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68P81062C95-F

8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322

RSS Technical Support • 708-576-0246

68P81062C95-F

Motorola

8000 West Sunrise Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33322

SABERTM Portable Radios

Radio Service Software

User's Guide

Software Part Number: RVN4002K

FOREWORD

The SABER Radio Service Software has been updated (R07.01.00) to include the following new

features and capabilities:

1. Removal of Advanced Stat-AlertTM feature, Emergency Call, to free additional PL space for

Advanced Stat-Alert radios only.

2. Correct problems found in R07.00.00 release software.

3. Installation of new calibration routines to allow this software to operate on computers with

high clock speeds.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS

The Motorola equipment described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer

programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other

countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs,

including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program.

Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola equipment

described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express

permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola equipment shall not be deemed

to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights,

patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal nonexclusive, royalty free

license to use that arises by operation of law in the sales of a product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD...............................................................................................

inside front cover

COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS....................................................

inside front cover

LIST OF FIGURES..................................................................................................................

iii

LIST OF TABLES....................................................................................................................

iii

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS....................................................................................

I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 1

A. About This Guide .........................................................................................................1

B. Functions Performed....................................................................................................1

C. Customer Support........................................................................................................2

II. GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................... 3

A. How This Manual Is Organized....................................................................................3

B. How The Screens Are Organized ...............................................................................3

C. How To Read The Screens ..........................................................................................5

D. How To Use The Keyboard ..........................................................................................6

E. The MAIN Menu ..........................................................................................................7

III. HARDWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................9

A. Host Computer and Options Required.........................................................................9

B. Optional Hardware Requirement................................................................................10

C. Connecting The Radio To The Computer...................................................................10

IV. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................12

A. How To Install The Software ......................................................................................12

B. How To Configure The Software For Your Computer.................................................15

V. THE HELP SCREEN ......................................................................................................19

VI. SERVICING THE RADIO ................................................................................................20

A. How to Set Up............................................................................................................20

B. Align Radio Parameters .............................................................................................22

1. Oscillator Warp ....................................................................................................23

2. Power Level.........................................................................................................24

3. Low Battery Threshold.........................................................................................25

4. Battery Save Squelch ..........................................................................................25

5. Audio Processing.................................................................................................26

6. Sidetone Volume..................................................................................................26

7. DTMF Dial Delay .................................................................................................27

8. DTMF Tone ON Time...........................................................................................27

9. DTMF Tone OFF Time.........................................................................................27

10. Secure Deviation Offset.......................................................................................27

11. Microphone Gain .................................................................................................29

, Motorola, SABER, SABER IE, Private-Line, Digital Private-Line, Quik-Call, Quik-Call II, MDC-600, MDC-1200,

Stat-Alert, and Handie-Talkie are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

IBM PC/XT/AT and Personal System 2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

68P81062C95-F

8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322

SABERTM Portable Radios

Radio Service Software User's Guide

R07.01.00

C. Align Channel Parameters .........................................................................................30

1. Squelch................................................................................................................31

2. VCO and Reference Modulation Alignment ........................................................32

3. Battery Save Enable............................................................................................33

D. Align Scan Controls...................................................................................................33

1. Scan Monitor Hold Time........................................................................................34

2. Scan Receive Response Time..............................................................................35

3. Scan Transmit Response Time .............................................................................35

4. Scan Priority Squelch ........................................................................................36

VII. GET/SAVE/PROGRAM CODEPLUG

DATA FROM/TO DISK/CODEPLUG................................................................................37

A. The READ function ....................................................................................................38

B. The WRITE function...................................................................................................39

C. The LOAD/SAVE/DELETE functions ........................................................................42

VIII.CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW RADIO PERSONALITY .......................................................44

View Radio Personality.....................................................................................................45

A. F3: CREATE Radio Personality File...........................................................................46

B. Radio Feature Options...............................................................................................48

C. Channel Information...................................................................................................54

D. Auto Dial / Access and Hangup Codes......................................................................60

E. Manual Interconnect Access and Hangup Codes......................................................61

F. Format Scan Lists ......................................................................................................62

G. Format Selectable PL.................................................................................................64

IX. PRINT RADIO PERSONALITY ....................................................................................65

APPENDIX -1 ERROR MESSAGES .............................................................................67

APPENDIX -2 KEYBOARD COMMANDS.....................................................................69

APPENDIX -3 HOW TO FORMAT A DISK....................................................................70

APPENDIX -4 SABER MODELS...................................................................................71

APPENDIX -5 OPTIONS LIST AND DEFINITIONS ......................................................72

APPENDIX -6 QUIK-CALL II FREQUENCIES AND CODES .......................................85

APPENDIX -7 SQUELCH CODES ................................................................................89

GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................90

INDEX ...................................................................................................................................96

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE TITLE PAGE

1 Radio Service Software Program Tree ............................................................4

2 Screen Display Format ....................................................................................5

3 MAIN menu......................................................................................................7

4 Connecting the Radio to the Computer..........................................................10

5 Setup Computer Configuration ......................................................................15

6 PC Configuration............................................................................................16

7 Configure Screen Colors................................................................................17

8 Test Setup for Alignment Procedure ..............................................................20

9 Service/Alignment Menu................................................................................21

10a Align Radio Menu 1........................................................................................22

10b Align Radio Menu 2........................................................................................22

11 Align Channel Menu.......................................................................................30

12 Align Scan Menu............................................................................................33

13 Get/Save/Program Menu ...............................................................................37

14 Read Radio Display .......................................................................................38

15 Write Data to Radio........................................................................................40

16 Extraction of Radio Alignment Data...............................................................41

17 Save RPF Display..........................................................................................43

18 Change/Create/View Codeplug Menu ...........................................................44

19 View Radio Information Menu........................................................................45

20 CREATE RPF Menu ......................................................................................46

21 Options Screen ..............................................................................................48

22 Quik- Call II System Selection Screen...........................................................51

23 Quik -Call II H701 Parameters Screen...........................................................52

24 Quik- Call II H702 Parameters Screen...........................................................52

25 Quik- Call II H703 Parameters Screen...........................................................53

26 Multiple Repeater Access Codes Screen .................................................... 53

27 Channel Information Screen ..........................................................................54

28 Wide View Screen..........................................................................................58

29 Autodial Setup Screen ...................................................................................60

30 Manual Telephone Interconnect Screen ........................................................61

31 Create/Modify Scan Lists Screen...................................................................62

32 Create/Modify Selectable PL Codes..............................................................64

33 Print Menu......................................................................................................65

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE TITLE PAGE

1. Motorola System............................................................................................85

2. General Electric System ................................................................................86

3. Plectron System.............................................................................................87

4. Federal System..............................................................................................88

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ACRONYMS and ABBREVIATIONS

ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange.

COM 1 & COM 2: The logical names of the two serial ports available on IBM PC

computers (if the computer is so equipped.)

CSQ: Carrier Squelch.

DOS: Disk Operating System, or Data Operated Squelch.

DPL: Digital Private Line.

DTMF: Dual Tone Multi-Frequency.

DVP: Digital Voice Protection.

EEPROM: Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.

EPROM: Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory.

LED: Light Emitting Diode.

MDC: Motorola Digital Communications:

PC: Personal Computer.

PL: Private Line.

PTT: Push To Talk.

RAM: Random Access Memory.

RAT: Repeater Access Tone.

RIB: Radio Interface Box.

RPF: Radio Personality File.

RSS: Radio Service Software.

TOT: Time Out Timer.

TPL: Tone Private Line Squelch.

UHF: Ultra High Frequency.

VCO: Voltage Control Oscillator.

VHF: Very High Frequency.

I. INTRODUCTION

A. About This Guide

The SABER portable radio contains a new generation of advanced integrated circuits with all rf

and signalling parameters controlled by the radio's microprocessor. This Radio Service Software

package is required to perform all alignment adjustments on the radio. The SABER radio does

not contain any internal adjustable components (i.e. coils, pots, etc...). This guide gives you

step-by-step procedures that teach you how to use this software product to program and align

SABER radios. The radio models supported by this field programmer are explained in

Appendix -4.

Instructions for the following tasks are provided in this guide :

• The Help Screen

• Servicing The Radio

• Get/Save/Program Codeplug Data From/To Disk/Codeplug

• Change/Create/View Radio Codeplug Data

• Print Codeplug Data

• Setup Computer Configuration

The file that is created, loaded from a database, saved to a database, or modified, refers to a

data file called the Radio Personality File that contains the customer personality information.

Database, here, refers to a computer storage media such as a hard disk drive or a floppy disk.

The data files are stored in, or retrieved from the database using the factory order number or any

other name as the file name.

This user's manual has been written for the SABER Radio Service Software and provides

detailed explanations on how to use this software package. Files that are programmed into

radios can also be read back to review the personality of the radio. This capability can be

valuable as an aid to generate an order for more of the same type of radio if no hard copy of the

original order is available. As an added benefit, the system serves to automatically archive the

files, if stored, for future reference or for the generation of new orders.

B. Functions Performed

The SABER Radio Service Software package will allow you to accomplish the following

functions:

• HELP provides information regarding the current menu or highlighted data field. General

information is available for the keyboard, print, and others.

• SERVICE radio, provides a multi-level menu that permits access to radio and channel

alignment, service aids, and board replacement.

Introduction 1

• GET/SAVE/PROGRAM codeplug data from/to disk/codeplug is used to read codeplug

data from disk or a radio and/or program/save the modified codeplug data back to disk or

to the radio.

• CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW radio codeplug, provides a multi-level menu that is used to

change, create, or view codeplug features and option configurations.

• PRINT will print the radio personality present in the current Radio Service Software. A

printer is required and should be connected to the LPT1 parallel port of an IBM PC.

• SETUP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION will configure your SABER Radio Service

Software to your particular application and computer.

• EXIT will leave the Radio Service Software and return to DOS.

C. Customer Support

If you encounter a problem, first review your hardware setup (Section III-C.) and the information

provided on Error Messages in Appendix -1.

Problems requiring additional analysis will be referred to the appropriate Area FTR (Field

Technical Representative) group for investigation. Radio Service Software problems will be

handled by the Area FTR manager within standard MOTOROLA C&E procedures for the

resolution of technical product problems.

2 Introduction

II. GETTING STARTED

A. How This Manual Is Organized

This section called GETTING STARTED, describes how to hook up the radio to your computer

and how to install the software. The operation of the software is described, including how to read

the screens, the keyboard commands, and how the screens are organized.

The MAIN MENU and all available Radio Service Software functions are described in detail. In

the remaining three sections, the SERVICE ALIGNMENT procedures, the GETTING, SAVING,

and PROGRAMMING of codeplug data from/to disk/codeplug, the CHANGING, CREATING, and

VIEWING of radio codeplug, and PRINTING of codeplug, are described respectively.

All Radio Service Software screens are depicted in this manual and the operation of each one is

described in detail. A description of each data field as well as function key descriptions are also

given.

A GLOSSARY and APPENDIX are included for definitions, descriptions of error codes, the

database structure format, keyboard commands, radio options descriptions, and other helpful

information.

B. How The Screens Are Organized

The Radio Service Software screens are organized in a tree, as shown in Figure 1. One cannot

randomly jump from one screen to another, but must move up and down the branches by using

the menu screens and function keys.

3Getting Started

Figure 1. Radio Service Software Program Tree

SABER Radio Service Software

Squelch

VCO Mod.

Ref. Mod.

Battery Save Enable

MAIN MENU

HELP

Main

Cursor

Pos.Help

Key Def's

SERVICE

CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW

Codeplug Data

GET/SAVE/PROGRAM

Codeplug Data

Load RPF from Disk

Save RPF to Disk

Delete RPF from Disk

Write RPF to Radio

Read RPF from Radio

CREATE RPF

Radio Feature

Option

Auto Dial

Format Scanlists

Format

Selectable PL

Channel

Info

Radio

Options

Scan Lists

Selectable

Autodial

Info

Config.

Screen

Color

Config

Align Scan

Align Radio

Align Channels

Monitor

Hold Time

RX Resp.

Time

TX Resp.

Time

Priority

Squelch

DTMF Tone On

Power Levels

Mic Gain

Low Power

Med. Power

High Power

Special Power

DTMF Tone Off

Audio Proc.

DTMF Dial Delay

Secure Deviation

Battery Save Squelch

Oscillator Warp

Low-Battery

Threshold

Sidetone Volume

Figure 1

Wide View

Channel

Zone

Channel Info

View Radio Information

4 Getting Started

C. How To Read The Screens

Every action of the Radio Service Software is controlled through the use of formatted screen

displays and the function keys on your keyboard. The function keys are the ten keys located on

the left side or along the top of your keyboard marked F1 - F10.

Figure 2 illustrates the screen format used by the Radio Service Software. Each screen is

divided into four areas: Screen Identification Area, Screen Messages Display Area, Screen Data

Entry/Display Area, and Function Key/Selection Display Area.

Figure 2. Screen Display Format

The Screen Identification Area is the upper left area of the screen display and is sub-divided into

four sections as follows:

• The first line displays MOTOROLA Radio Service Software.

• The second line displays the SABER radio name and the model number.

• The third line displays the current version number.

• The last line is the MENU PATH. This displays the path the user took to reach the

current screen display.

Screen Identification Area

Screen Messages Display Area

Screen Data Entry/Display Area

Function Display Selection Area

HELP

F10

Exit

Getting Started 5

The Screen Message Display Area is in the upper right area of the screen and is further divided

into two sections as follows:

• Instruction Messages : This message informs you of the next course of action or

provides the range of acceptable values for the current data entry field.

• Status/Error Messages: Status messages will inform you when the software is

performing non-interactive functions. The Error message informs you that an error has

occurred and how to correct the error condition.

The Screen Data Entry/Display Area is the center part of the display screen where all menus,

data entry, and display of information takes place.

The Function Key/Selection Display Area is the bottom area of the display screen and shows

the function keys F1 - F10 with an abbreviated description of each key's function. If a key has no

use, no text appears beneath the function key title.

D. How To Use The Keyboard

All Radio Service Software keyboard commands are summarized in this section. These function

keys are applicable to changing screens, entering data, and moving between data fields. The F1

HELP function also provides keyboard information. From any screen, you may view this list by

pressing F1 (HELP) and then pressing F2 (KEYBOARD HELP).

F1: Help Information

F2 - F9: Execute Labeled Function

F10: Return to the PREVIOUS Menu

ESC: Return to the MAIN Menu

TAB (or ENTER) : Advance Cursor to Next Data Field

Shift TAB: Backup Cursor to Last Data Field

UP / DOWN Arrow Keys: Increment / Decrement Value or Selection

Shift UP / DOWN Arrow Keys: Increase the Increment / Decrement Speed

LEFT / RIGHT Arrow: Move Cursor Within Data Field

INSERT: Insert Space at Current Cursor Position

BACKSPACE: Erase Character to the left of Cursor

DELETE: Erase Current Character

HOME: Move Cursor To Upper Left Data Field

END: Move Cursor To Lower Right Data Field

PAGE UP / PAGE DN: Change Displayed Page

6 Getting Started

E. The MAIN Menu

The MAIN Menu (Figure 3) is the top level of the program tree as previously shown in Figure 1.

The Radio Service Software provides five basic functions which are selected from the MAIN

Menu:

• SERVICE: Alignment, Service Aids, Board Replacement

• GET/SAVE/PROGRAM Codeplug Data From/To Disk/Codeplug

• CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW Radio Codeplug Data

• PRINT Codeplug Data

• SETUP Computer Configuration

Figure 3. MAIN Menu

F1 - HELP

F2 - SERVICE: alignment, service aids, board replacement

F3 - GET/SAVE/PROGRAM codeplug data from/to disk/codeplug

F4 - CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW radio codeplug data

F5 - PRINT codeplug data

F9 - SETUP Computer Configuration

F10 - EXIT

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main

Select Function Key F1 - F10

HELP

ALIGN

READ

WRITE

CREATE

RPF

SETUP

F10

EXIT

MAIN MENU

R07.01.00

Getting Started 7

After making a selection via the function keys, you will be directed to similar sub-menus and/or

data entry screens. From any point in the program, you may always return to the MAIN Menu by

pressing the ESC (Escape) key.

Each programmer function is described briefly in the remainder of this section.

F1 The HELP function gives specific information regarding the current menu or highlighted

data field. By pressing F1, the help menu screen will be generated in which F1 provides

you general help, F2 provides keyboard help, F5 prints out a hard copy of the help

screen, and F9 prints "other" help, or help related to a particular menu.

All HELP functions are explained in detail in Section V.

F2 The SERVICE function allows you to access alignment parameters in which sub-menus

are provided in order to ALIGN RADIO, ALIGN CHANNEL, or ALIGN SCAN CONTROLS.

All SERVICE functions are explained in detail in Section VI.

F3 The GET/SAVE/PROGRAM CODEPLUG DATA FROM/TO DISK/CODEPLUG function

provides all disk and codeplug interfacing. You may either choose from a READ/WRITE

RADIO sub-menu, or a LOAD/SAVE/DELETE Codeplug From Disk sub-menu. The

READ function will read the present radio codeplug data from the radio and generate a

field programmer PC file. The WRITE function actually generates the codeplug data and

writes the present radio personality into the EEPROMS in the radio. The LOAD/SAVE

and DELETE RADIO CONFIGURATION DATA is used to Read codeplug data from an

archived codeplug image on a diskette or hard disk for editing purposes (via

create/change/view function). The LOAD/SAVE is also used to Save a modified codeplug

image back onto the diskette (or hard disk) or to delete a file from disk.

All GET/SAVE/PROGRAM functions are explained in detail in Section VII.

F4 The CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW RADIO CODEPLUG DATA allows all editing of the radio

personality features such as creating, changing, or merely viewing the current radio

codeplug data.

All CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW functions are explained in detail in Section VIII.

F5 The PRINT function produces permanent hard copy records of codeplug configurations. A

printer is required and should be connected to your computer per your instruction manual.

All PRINT functions are explained in detail in Section IX.

F9 The SETUP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION function is used to configure your SABER

Radio Service Software to your particular application. Default disk drives, communication

ports, etc... may be customized to your specific needs.

All SETUP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION functions were explained in Section IV-A.

F10 The EXIT function is used to quit the present program and return to the previous menu.

Be sure all desired codeplug changes have been programmed back to the radio, and

that an archive copy has been made. Otherwise all changes will be lost since returning

to DOS erases this data from the computer's memory.

8 Getting Started

III. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

A. Host Computer And Options Required

The following section provides the hardware and software requirements needed to run the

SABER Radio Service Software .

Computer:

IBM PC or CONVERTIBLE

IBM-XT

IBM-XT/286

IBM-AT

IBM-PS/2: Models 25, 30, 50, 60, 70, or 80

Memory Required:

At least 640k bytes of RAM.

Operating System:

The software requires the DOS Version 3.1 or later to run this package.

Disk Storage:

The software will be available on both 3 1/2" and 5 1/4" (RVN-4002H) media and must be

installed onto a hard disk drive. However, you can also store the data files on either 3 1/2"

and 5 1/4" disks.

Communication Card:

A serial port is also required if personality files are to be read from or written to a radio. The

serial port must be compatible with the IBM asynchronous communications adapter.

Printer:

A parallel interface IBM compatible printer is required if you plan to use the print facilities of

the software.

Monitor:

A monochrome or color monitor compatible with the IBM monochrome display or IBM

CGA/EGA adapter is required.

Hardware Installation

B. Optional Hardware Requirements

Additional hardware will be required if it is necessary to read, program, or align a SABER radio.

The following section provides a list of required hardware.

Only one of the two cables is required. Choose the appropriate one for your machine.

- Computer Interface Cable ( 25-pin connector cable ): #30-80369B71

- Computer Interface Cable ( 9-pin connector cable ): #30-80369B72

Radio Interface Box ( RIB ): #RLN-4008A

RIB Power Supply: #01-80357A57 (110V)

#01-80358A56 (220V)

#60-82728J01 (9V)

Programming Cable: #RTK-4203A

For Alignment: ( See items listed in your SABER Service Manual)

- Power Meter

- RF Monitor

- Frequency Generator (10 Hz - 10 kHz)

- Battery Eliminator: #RTL-4224A

- Portable Products Test Set: #RTX-4005B

C. Connecting The Radio To The Computer

The SABER radio and the Radio Interface Box (RIB) should be connected to the computer as

described below. Refer to Figure 4.

Figure 4. Connecting the Radio to the Computer

RIB

15-Pin

RLN-4008

25-Pin

Radio Interface Box

DOS 3.1

RS-232 Port

512k RAM

Computer Interface Cable

P/N: 30-80369B71

or B72

To COM 1 or COM2

SABER

RADIO

Program/Test Cable

RTK-4203A

640k

10 Hardware Installation

1. Shut off your computer system before connecting anything to it.

Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the IBM PC (the cable is marked to show you

which

end plugs into the computer). Connect the other end of the cable into the RIB.

3. Connect the RIB power supply to the RIB and plug the power cord for the RIB into a power

outlet.

4. Connect the programming cable into the other end of the RIB. (The programming cable has

four terminations but only one will fit into the RIB.) On the same end of the programming

cable as the RIB termination are three other terminations - a round multi-pin connector, a

male BNC type RF connector and a female BNC connector.

5. Attach the male BNC RF connector to a power meter for RF power level measurements, or

an rf monitor for deviation measurements. Note that if you use an extension coax cable to

connect the BNC connector to the appropriate test equipment, you will need to take into

account the rf losses in that extension cable when setting rf power.

6. Connect the round multi-pin connector to the RTX-4005B connector. Use a portable products

test set (or the RTX-4005A test set which has been equipped with the RPX-4665A Field Mod

kit). Select the A position (which is the SABER position) on the test set.

7. Connect the female BNC connector to an audio generator capable of generating frequencies

from 10 Hz to 10 kHz.

8. Remove the battery from the radio (which is turned off) and attach the battery eliminator for

the SABER radio, to the radio under test. Connect the battery eliminator to a 5A, 10V power

supply. Set the power supply to 7.5 +/- 0.1 VDC.

9. Connect the programming cable to the back connector on the radio.

10. Load the SABER Radio Service Software into the computer.

11. Turn the radio on.

12. Later, if you wish to align the radio you must first program the radio to the personality that is

required in the radio. If the radio has already been programmed, then you must first read the

personality of the radio or from disk before you can align it. In either case, a radio

personality file must exist in the work space before the system will allow you to access the

ALIGN menu from the SERVICE screen.

If you had read the personality of the radio, then you must turn the radio off and then back on

prior to aligning it. The system will not allow you to align the radio if the radio is in the

programming mode. For display models, the radio is in the programming mode if the radio

LCD displays the message, ERR x yz (See Appendix -1 on Error messages). Turning the

radio off, and then back on, will take the radio out of the programming mode. If the message

is still there, then see what type of hardware problem has occurred according to the type of

error message as stated in Appendix-1.

Hardware Installation 11

IV. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

A. How To Install The Software

The Radio Service Software is shipped to you on either two 5 1/4" floppy disks (labeled

PROGRAM DISK 1 and PROGRAM DISK 2) or one 3 1/2" disk (labeled PROGRAM DISK 1).

The software has been designed to give optimum performance while running on a hard disk, but

may be used on a machine with dual-floppy drives. If you have a hard disk, skip to the next

section.

WHILE THE SABER RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE IS OPERATING IN THE PC

ENVIRONMENT, IT KEEPS SEVERAL FILES OPEN IN THE SYSTEM AT THE SAME TIME.

THE DOS ENVIRONMENT BY DEFAULT LIMITS THE NUMBER OF FILES THAT CAN BE

OPENED AT ANY ONE TIME TO 8. THIS IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO RUN THE SABER RADIO

SERVICE SOFTWARE.

IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FILES THAT CAN BE OPENED AT ANY ONE

TIME, IT IS NECESSARY TO DEFINE THIS IN YOUR CONFIG.SYS FILE.

IF THE CONFIG.SYS FILE CURRENTLY EXISTS IN YOUR SYSTEM, IT IS THEN ONLY

NECESSARY TO EDIT THE EXISTING FILE TO ADD THE FOLLOWING LINE.

FILES = 20

IF CONFIG.SYS DOES NOT CURRENTLY EXIST IN YOUR SYSTEM, IT WILL BE

NECESSARY TO CREATE ONE WITH THE SAME LINE AS ABOVE.

REFER TO YOUR DOS MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

12 Software Installation

Hard Disk Installation Procedure

If you are using a hard drive system, use the installation program on Diskette 1 to install the

RSS properly on your hard disk. To run the install program, set the current disk drive to a

floppy drive and insert Diskette 1. At the > prompt, type:

INSTALL <Enter>

and follow the directions given on the screen. The Install program will check for the existence

of the hard disk specified, that sufficient free disk space exists on the hard disk, and if the

subdirectories exist before attempting to create them.

After the installation is complete, move to either the root directory of the hard drive or to the

\RSS\SABER sub-directory and type:

SABER <Enter>

This will start the SABER RSS software.

Software Installation

After typing in SABER, the first screen that will come up on your computer is shown below:

Now continue to Section IV-B to complete the configuration procedure.

14 Software Installation

MOTOROLA INC.

RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE

FOR

SABER SERIES RADIO

Version: R07.01.00 Release Date: 09/01/93

Kit: RVN4002K

Press Any Key to Continue

B. How To Configure The Software For Your Computer

The first time the Radio Service Software is installed on a floppy disk system or the hard disk

system, the program will initially respond with the MAIN menu. To configure your computer press

F9 for SETUP Computer Configuration Menu. The screen as shown in Figure 5 will come up.

The SERVICE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Menu has several system options that need to be

setup in your configuration file. This procedure only needs to be setup once when installing the

system. Each function key is explained below in order to configure your computer completely.

Figure 5. Setup Computer Configuration

F1 - Help for Computer Setup

F3 - PC Configuration: Drives, Paths, Ports, etc...

F7 - Screen Color Configuration

F8 -

F10 - EXIT

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main.Setup

Select Function Key F1 - F10

HELP

CONFIG

SCREEN

COLOR

F10

EXIT

SETUP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION MENU

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F3 - PC Configuration: Drives, Paths, Ports, etc...

PC Configuration is important in running the SABER Radio Service Software. When F3 is

selected, the screen shown in Figure 6 will come up. Each data field can be selected by

pressing the ENTER key and entering the proper data for that field. "Toggle" selection is made

only on the last entry in which the UP/DOWN arrow keys will toggle between the two data fields

listed.

Figure 6. PC Configuration

Use the following steps to configure your computer:

1. Enter the Archive Drive, or default disk drive where you plan to keep your archive files.

For example, if you have a hard disk system and want to save archive files on a floppy

disk in drive A:, enter:

for the Archive Path Name. Press ENTER to continue.

For a floppy disk system, you must enter disk drive B: if you have SABER.EXE in drive A

and MOTOROLA.LBR in drive B.

2. Next, you must enter the Archive Path which is the path name of the archive disk where

all archive files will be kept. On the Screen "\Data" is shown but you may call this

directory any name you wish. Remember to create a directory called "Data" if you enter

this directory name for the Archive Path.

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main.Setup.PC

Enter Drive

HELP

SAVE

RESET

DEFAULT

F10

EXIT

Archive drive:

Archive path:

Serial Port:

RSS\SABER\Data

COM 1

PC CONFIGURATION

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3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Asynchronous Communications Serial Port

COM 1 or COM 2.

4. To complete the PC computer configuration, press F8 to SAVE the configuration

information to a file on the program disk. Every time you use the Radio Service

Software, the configuration that you SAVED last will be used. At anytime the

configuration may be changed and SAVED.

All selections may be reset to the original values by pressing the F9 (RESET DEFAULT)

function key. Note RESET DEFAULT does NOT save the configuration. If the default

values are desired, you must still save them by pressing F8 for SAVE in the Setup

Computer Configuration Menu. If you do not SAVE, the values in place when you exit

the Configuration screen will persist until you exit the program, or change them again.

5. If you have a color monitor, continue with F7 - Screen Color Configuration. Otherwise,

this completes the software installation procedure.

F7 - Screen Color Configuration

Follow the steps below to configure your screen for the various color options. Press the

F7 function key to access the SCREEN COLOR CONFIGURATION screen as shown in

Figure 7, to enable the color display option and configure your screen colors.

Figure 7. Configure Screen Colors

Is this COLOR or B & W? -COLOR

Color for Normal Text and Input Data...

Color for Headings............................

Color for Error Messages...................

Color for Status Messages.................

Color for Input Prompts......................

Color for Highlighted Data..................

Color for HELP Messages..................

Color for Screen Border.....................

Color for Screen Background.............

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main.Setup.Colors

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to select

HELP

CHANGE

COLOR

TOGGLE

BLINK

TOGGLE

BRIGHT

INVERSE

VIDEO

SAVE

CONFIG

RESET

DEFAULT

F10

EXIT

CONFIGURE SCREEN COLORS

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In order to configure your screen coloring, first set the monitor type: COLOR or B & W (black

and white). Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to toggle between the two options of either color or

black and white. Press ENTER to move to the next selection. If you wish to skip any selections

continue to press the ENTER key until you find the selection you want to modify.

Each selection listed can be configured with the function keys at the bottom of the screen except

for SCREEN BACKGROUND. This parameter can only be modified with the F2 key or CHANGE

COLOR. The screen background can have one of eight colors and cannot change its brightness,

like the other selections.

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Change Color - There are eight different colors to select from which you can select by

pressing the F2 key, continue to press this key to scroll through the different colors.

F3 Toggle Blink - This function toggles the selected item to blink on and off. To disable the

blinking, just press the F3 key again.

F4 Toggle Bright - This function toggles the brightness or intensity of the selected color in

F2. This key just toggles between the original color and another intensity of the same

color.

F5 Inverse Video - This function allows you to switch the colors of the background of the

message and the actual character letters of the message. This key just toggles between

the character letters and the background color of the message.

F8 Save Config - This function saves the options selected on this CONFIGURATION

SCREEN COLORS menu. It is necessary to save these options each time you change

or modify any of the selections.

F9 Reset Default - This function resets the screen back to its original state or default

settings. The default screen is the original screen that comes up once this menu is

selected from the SETUP Computer Configuration menu.

The last step in configuring your computer is to save the values using the F8 key. Press F10 to

return to the SETUP Computer Configuration menu, or ESC to return to the MAIN menu.

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V. THE HELP SCREEN

Help is available from the MAIN menu and any sub-menu with the F1 function key. The HELP

function gives specific help regarding the current menu or highlighted data field. The help menu

screen provides you with three types of help:

F1 - From the HELP function, general information is available by pressing this function key.

F2 - This function key provides help on the different function keys pertinent to the particular

screen shown.

F5 - PRINT help will create a hard copy of all help information shown on the screen.

F9 - Other help provides additional help on such things as radio serial number, software

version numbers, cable numbers, etc...

F10 exits the help menu and brings you back to the previous menu. If all the information cannot

fit on one screen, use the PgUp and PgDn keys to page through or page back all available help

information. To indicate the exact size of the particular document or "help" information, the screen

identification area in the upper left corner of the screen states "Page X of Y," where "Y" is the

total number of pages and "X" is the present page number.

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VI. SERVICING THE RADIO

All radio alignment procedures are accessed from the SERVICE menu. A radio must be

connected to your computer via a RIB and cables, and the radio turned ON before you will be

permitted to access the SERVICE screens. Refer to the SABER SERVICE AIDS list in Appendix-

7 for all the service aids, service tools, and recommended test equipment that you may require

to program, align, and test SABER radios.

All SERVICE screens do NOT read and program the radio codeplug directly, you have to use the

READ/WRITE functions before and after using the SERVICE menus.

A. How To Set Up

For setting up to align the radio, follow the procedure in Section III-C: Connecting the Radio To

The Computer, except use the general hardware test equipment shown in Figure 8 for aligning.

Figure 8. Test Setup for Alignment Procedure

Serial Card

IBM PC Computer

Test Equipment

Portable

Products

Test Set

RTX-4005B

Program/Test Cable

Saber

Computer Interface Cable

RIB

RLN-4008

P/N 30-80369B71 or B72

RTK-4203A

Battery Eliminator

RTL-4224A

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Once you are ready to begin the alignment process, select the SERVICE function (F2) in the

MAIN menu. Once selected, the system will bring up the screen shown in Figure 9. You will see

three menu selections on this screen for Align Radio, Align Channel, and Align Scan. Press the

appropriate function key and a sub-menu will come up with all the available alignment

parameters. Sections VI-B, VI-C, and VI-D explain in detail the function and procedure for

aligning the radio, channels, and scan controls.

Figure 9. Service/Alignment Menu

F1 - Help on Alignment

F3 - Align Radio Parameters

F4 - Align Channel Parameters

F5 - Align Scan Controls

F10 - EXIT

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Select Function Key F1 - F10

HELP

ALIGN

RADIO

ALIGN

CHAN

ALIGN

SCAN

F10

EXIT

SERVICE / ALIGNMENT MENU

Main.Align.

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B. Align Radio Parameters

If you selected the ALIGN RADIO function in the SERVICE screen, the system will display the

screens shown in Figures 10a and 10b. These screens will allow you to adjust 14 parameters

(including Secure Deviation Offset for a SECURENET radio). Each of these parameters are

explained below, followed by the procedure needed to set these parameters correctly for the

radio being aligned. Note that on certain alignment procedures, the last step states "Reprogram

radio." This means that

after

all alignment is completely finished, you must reprogram the radio.

You do not have to reprogram the radio after each parameter is aligned.

Figure 10a. Align Radio Menu 1

Figure 10b. Align Radio Menu 2

Main.Align.Radio

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

Use UP / DWN Arrows to Change Value.

PGUP /PGDN to Change Rapidly.

Oscillator WARP

Low POWER level

Medium POWER level

High POWER level

Special POWER level

Low Battery Threshold

Battery Save Squelch

Secure Deviation Offset

HELP

SCREEN

TOGGLE

POWER BIAS

F10

EXIT

A L I G N R A D I O PARAMETERS

Power Bias is HIGH

Main.Align.Radio

ALIGNMENTS

100%

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ALIGN RADIO PARAMETERS

Main.Align.Radio

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

Use UP / DWN Arrows to Change Value.

PGUP /PGDN to Change Rapidly.

Audio Processing

Sidetone Volume

DTMF Dial Delay

DTMF Tone on Time

DTMF Tone off Time

Mic Gain (Only if H852)

HELP

SCREEN

TOGGLE

POWER BIAS

F10

EXIT

A L I G N R A D I O PARAMETERS

0dB

(Disabled)

Main.Align.Radio

100%

ALIGNMENTS

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ALIGN RADIO PARAMETERS

Each parameter can be adjusted one of three ways:

The UP arrow key will increase the parameter value. The DOWN arrow key will decrease the

parameter value.

The PGUP key will increase the parameter with a rate increase of 10% present value. The PGDN

key will decrease the rate of decrease by 10 % present value.

The UP/DOWN keys may also act as a toggle between two given parameter values or choices

such as "ON/OFF" or "YES/NO."

1. Oscillator Warp

This adjustment sets the reference oscillator so that the transmit and receive frequencies are

set correctly for the radio. Since the SABER radio is a synthesized radio, this one adjustment

will set ALL the receive and transmit frequencies in the radio correctly, once you set oscillator

warp correctly on one frequency. When aligning Oscillator Warp, you can see the change in

frequency during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the

radio to see the immediate frequency change. To perform this adjustment, use the

procedure given below.

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Key up the radio by pressing the push-to-talk (PTT) button on the radio or by using the

PTT switch on the test set. Ensure that you have the RF connector terminated in a 50

ohm load and connected to a frequency counter so that you can measure the transmit

frequency. Determine the frequency error between the desired channel frequency and

the frequency measured.

(d) Calculate the number of steps required to bring the radio on frequency using the

following formulas:

For UHF radios: number of steps = (frequency error in Hz) / 180

For VHF radios: number of steps = (frequency error in Hz) / 80

NOTE: A negative frequency error indicates that the frequency will have to be increased

by stepping up with the UP arrow key (or PGUP). A positive frequency error indicates

that the frequency will have to be decreased by stepping down with the DOWN arrow

key (or PGDN).

(e) Select the OSCILLATOR WARP item on the screen by using the ENTER or TAB key.

The selected item will be highlighted in inverse video.

(f) Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to decrease or increase the value of the number shown

by the number of steps calculated above. Note that the number shown is a hexadecimal

number and the numbers will go from 00 through FF. As an example, if the original value

shown is 44, pressing the UP arrow key will cause the number to scroll through the

following sequence - 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 50, 51, etc...

If you had calculated that 13 positive steps were required to bring it on frequency, you

can press and release the UP arrow key 13 times. Or, you can hold the UP arrow key

down and the numbers will scroll up in value and once you have reached the desired

value, release the key. You may also use the PGUP key to increment by 10.

(g) Key the radio and check the frequency. Repeat the procedure if necessary. Ensure that

the measured frequency is within the specified frequency window for that radio model.

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2. Power Level

Four different power levels can be adjusted in the SABER radio - the low, medium, high, and

special power levels. (Each channel in the radio can have unique power level assignments

made on the Radio Channel Information screen described in Section VIII-C. ) Note that the

standard low and high power settings for UHF are 2.0W to 5.0W respectively, and for VHF

the power settings are 2.5W to 6.0W respectively. Even though these are the standard

settings, you can set the power levels to any value up to the maximum setting allowed. Note

that you can set both the low and high power levels to the same value if you wish, which

allows both settings to have either a low power setting, a high power setting, or any power

level up to the maximum level allowed.

Use the ENTER key to select the power setting you wish to adjust: LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH,

or SPECIAL. Once you have selected the appropriate power level, (the selected power level

setting will be highlighted in inverse video), follow the procedure given below. When aligning

the Power Level, you can check the power output during the alignment process or in "real

time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to see the immediate power change.

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Before aligning the power level, select the proper TOGGLE POWER BIAS with the F7

function key according to the table below:

Select Power Bias High: Select Power Bias Low:

> 2 W. for High power radios < 2 W. for High power radios

> 1 W. for Low power radios < 1 W. for Low power radios

center frequency of the radio to be aligned. Set the radio to that channel.

(d) Connect the RF BNC connector to an RF power meter.

(e) Key up the radio and measure the RF power.

(f) De-key the radio and use the arrow keys to adjust the power to the desired power

setting. The UP arrow key (or PGUP) will increase the power level setting value if the

measured power is lower than the desired value while the DOWN arrow key (or PGDN)

will decrease the power level value if the measured power is higher than the desired

value.

(g) Re-key the radio and measure the output power.

(h) Repeat the procedure until the power level is at the desired level.

(i) Check power output at the band edges (by going to the channel closest to the band

edges) to ensure that you meet the power requirements at those frequencies. If required,

return to the center frequency and adjust the power so that you meet the requirement

across the band.

Once you have completed one of the power level setting adjustments, select the other power

level setting and repeat the above procedure to obtain the desired power setting.

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3. Low Battery Threshold

Low Battery Threshold determines at what voltage level the LED will blink to indicate that the

battery voltage has fallen below the preprogrammed value in transmit mode. On the display

of your radio, you will see a battery flashing symbol. When aligning Low Battery Threshold,

you will not be able to test the voltage level until you reprogram the radio first. In order to

align this parameter, follow the steps below:

(a) Set up a battery block for the radio along with the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys or PGUP/PGDN to increase/decrease these values. The

default value for this parameter is $9E which corresponds to 6.5 volts.

4. Battery Save Squelch

This adjustment is used to set the carrier squelch level at which the receiver will operate

when the radio is in battery save mode. Set the value to optimize battery save performance

for the particular system in which the radio will operate. When aligning Battery Save

Squelch, you will not be able to test the squelch level until you reprogram the radio first. In

order to align battery save squelch, follow the steps below:

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) In order to align this parameter, you MUST be in Battery Save Squelch Mode which can

be done by first going into ALIGN CHANNEL and enabling the Battery Save Enable bit.

Return to ALIGN RADIO and reselect this alignment option.

save mode. The default value for this byte can be determined as follows:

First find the minimum squelch among the channels defined for the radio and use this

value to index the following table to determine the value of Battery Save Squelch.

Minimum Squelch Level Battery Save Squelch Level

$00 $00 (minimum squelch)

$01 $01 l

$02 $02 l

$03 $03

$04 $03 l

$05 $03 --open squelch--

$06 $04

$07 $05

$08 $06

$09 $07

$0A $08

$0B $0A

$0C $0B

$0D $0C

$0E $0D

$0F $0E (maximum squelch)

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Other values for the Battery Save Squelch level may be selected with the RSS. The squelch

values can range from $00 to $0F where $00 is the minimum squelch setting.

(d) To ensure the radio is in the battery save Mode, wait until the radio unmutes at carrier

and wait the proper dwell time before injecting a signal at the specific level for testing. If

this time is not accounted for, then you may still be in dwell mode. Dwell mode can

range from approximately 5 to 8 seconds.

(e) Use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN arrow keys to increase/decrease these values.

(f) Reprogram radio if finished with ALL alignment functions.

5. Audio Processing

This adjustment sets the volume level at which the audio processing filter will cut in to cause

a roll-off of audio frequencies below 1kHz. The audio processing filter is a high pass filter

with a high frequency corner at 1kHz. When this audio processing filter kicks in, audio that

would normally be distorted at high volume levels becomes more intelligible or audible.

When aligning Audio Processing, you will not be able to test the audio level until you

reprogram the radio first. In order to align this parameter follow the steps below:

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A.

(b) First determine at what level you wish to set the volume level to meet radio environment .

and levels above $C0 enables the audio processing filter. The system default value is

$FF to disable audio processing, and $EB is the maximum value to enable audio

processing. The valid range for aligning is $00 - $FF ( or 0 - 255).

(d) Use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN arrow keys to increase/decrease these values.

(e) Reprogram radio if finished with ALL alignment functions.

6. Sidetone Volume

This parameter controls the sidetone volume level. Its value ranges from $00 to $FF in steps

of 1. To see the effect of the change, the radio must first be reprogrammed.

(a) Follow the setup procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Determine the sidetone volume level desired and use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN

arrow keys to increase/decrease the level.

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7. DTMF Dial Delay

This parameter controls the DTMF pretime. Its value ranges from $00 to $FF in steps of 1.

To see the effect of the change, the radio must first be reprogrammed.

(a) Follow the setup procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Determine the dial delay desired and use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN arrow keys to

increase/decrease this delay.

8. DTMF Tone On Time

This parameter sets the DTMF tone duration. Its value ranges from $01 to $FF (1 to 255) in

5 millisecond units (5 ms to 1.275 seconds). The default value is $0C, which is 60 ms.

When aligning DTMF Tone On Time, you will not be able to test the ON time until you

reprogram the radio first.

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Determine what tone duration you wish to have and use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN

arrow keys to increase/decrease these values.

9. DTMF Tone Off Time

This parameter defines the time between DTMF tones. The value for this parameter ranges

from $01 to $FF (1 to 255) in 5 ms units (5 ms to 1.275 seconds). The default value is $1C,

which is 140 ms. When aligning DTMF Tone Off Time, you will not be able to test the OFF

time until you reprogram the radio first.

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Determine what tone duration you wish to have and use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN

arrow keys to increase/decrease these values.

10. Secure Deviation Offset

This parameter defines a deviation adjustment that is applied during coded transmissions.

You can only align this value if you have a radio that has a voice privacy module installed. If

you selected option H432 in "Radio Feature Options," then this adjustment is not necessary.

The default value is 0. When aligning Secure Deviation Offset, you can see the change in

deviation during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the

radio to see the immediate deviation change. To perform this adjustment, follow the

procedure given below.

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

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(b) Before proceeding, you must have previously aligned the VCO and Reference

Modulation. If you have not done this yet, press ESC to return to the SERVICE menu,

then follow the instructions in the section "Align Channel." Upon returning to the

SERVICE menu, reselect "Align Radio" and proceed.

One additional requirement is that your radio must have a "KEY" loaded for coded

transmission. To check this, select a channel that is programmed (SLAVED) for coded

transmission or place the clear/coded switch in the coded position and key the radio. If

there is no key present, the radio will continuously emit short alert tones indicating a "key

fail" condition. On SABER models with a display, the key fail message will display as

long as the radio is keyed up. NOTE

After aligning VCO, REF MOD and returning to the align radio screen, do not

change channels as this will result in the old tuning information being used.

The selected item will be highlighted in inverse video.

(d) Place the clear/coded transmission switch in the coded position.

(e) Connect the RF BNC connector to a 50 ohm load and to a service monitor ( with Secure)

so that you can measure deviation.

(f) Select the Secure function on the service monitor. Increase or decrease the deviation

offset value by one step using the up or down arrow key. This enables the RSS to strap

this channel coded if you just left the align channel screen which straps the radio clear.

(g) Key the radio, measure and record the Secure deviation. Label the result as DVP DEV.

(h) De-key the radio.

(i) The Secure deviation measured should be adjusted to be 4 KHz +/- 500.

(j) To calculate the Secure Deviation Offset adjustment required, apply the formula below to

the measured deviation:

Steps = LOG (DVP DEV / 4000) * 20 / .35

(k) Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to decrease or increase the value shown on the

display for Secure deviation. Note that the number shown is in hexadecimal. The value

of this number ranges from F0 to 1F. As an example, if the starting value is F9, repeated

pressing of the UP arrow key would produce the following sequence - F9, FA, FB, FC,

FD, FE, FF, 00,01, 02, 03, 04, 05, etc..

(l) Re-key the radio, and measure the deviation again. Repeat the adjustment, until

measured deviation is 4 KHz. Note that if the channel you're using has not been

properly aligned beforehand, it may not be possible to correctly align the Secure

Deviation Offset.

(m) If the Secure Deviation Offset adjustment does not provide enough "steps" for you to

align, then the channel is not aligned properly, or the radio needs service.

(n) Reprogram the radio.

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11. MICROPHONE GAIN

This parameter is used when sending out the voice signal. There are 4 different values from

which you can choose : -3 dB, 0 dB (default), +3 dB, and +6 dB. The radio has to be

reprogrammed to see the effect of the change. This will only work on radios with the H852,

6D master option enabled or the H549, 8D master option enabled.

(a) Follow the setup procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Determine the microphone gain you wish to have and use the UP/DOWN or

PGUP/PGDN arrow keys to increase/decrease these values.

Once you have completed the radio level alignment adjustments, press the F10 key to

return to the SERVICE menu.

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C. Align Channel Parameters

In order to align the channel level parameters, squelch, VCO Modulation, Reference Modulation,

and Battery Save Enable, select the ALIGN CHANNEL PARAMETERS item in the ALIGN menu.

These parameters are called channel level parameters because they have to be adjusted on

every channel as opposed to the radio level parameters which apply to all the channels in the

radio. Once the ALIGN CHANNEL menu has been selected, the system will display the screen

shown in Figure 11. At the bottom of the screen the current zone/channel combination being

aligned will be displayed. Merely select the next zone/channel on the radio to be aligned and the

screen will update the display.

Figure 11. Align Channel Menu

Note that on certain alignment procedures, the last step states "Reprogram radio," this means

AFTER all alignment is completely finished, you must reprogram the radio. You do not have to

reprogram the radio after each parameter is aligned.

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Copy to all - This function key will copy a particular alignment parameter value to all

the channels. For example, If VCO for the current channel is $1F, pressing F2 will set

VCO to $1F in all channels.

F3 Copy to zone - This function key will copy the particular alignment parameter value to

all the channels in the current zone.

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

Use UP / DWN Arrows to Change Value.

PGUP /PGDN to Change Rapidly.

Squelch Level

VCO Modulation

Reference Modulation

Battery Save Enable

HELP

COPY

TO ALL

COPY TO

ZONE

SCREEN

COPY ALL

TO ALL

F10

EXIT

Main.Align.Channel

ALIGN CHANNEL PARAMETERS

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Rx: 150.00 MHz

Sq.: 167.9 6Z

Zone01: Channel 001

Sq.: NOT DETECTED

Tx: 150.000 MHz

Sq.: 167.9 6Z

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F5 Print screen - This function key will print out everything shown on the screen.

F6 Copy all To all - This function key will copy EVERY alignment parameter in the current

channel to all the channels in the radio regardless of zone.

The lower portion of the screen contains some additional information that will be helpful in the

alignment process. The SQ field lets the user know whether or not squelch has been detected

by the radio's receiver. This allows you to set threshold squelch on those channels which are PL

protected. This means that you will not need to have any carrier squelch channels programmed

into the radio in order to set the squelch.

1. Squelch

When aligning squelch on PL/DPL channels, use the squelch (SQ) field in the lower portion

of the screen to determine when the radio squelches. On carrier squelch (CSQ) channels,

you can also listen to the reference speaker in the portable products test set. When aligning

Squelch, you can hear the change in the squelch level during the alignment process or in

"real time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to hear the immediate change.

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Select any channel on the radio.

(d) With no RF signal applied to the radio, set the squelch value to $0 by using the DOWN

arrow key. You should hear noise through the speaker in the test set (CSQ) and SQ

should be OFF (CSQ & PL/DPL). Set the switch on the test set at the load position

instead of the speaker position and the volume on the radio set at rated audio.

(e) Connect the RF BNC connector to the service monitor so that you can measure SINAD.

(f) Increase the RF, on the correct carrier frequency, until 8dB to 12dB SINAD is measured.

(g) Increment the squelch value by using the UP arrow key until the radio squelches (no

noise present or SQ is ON). The valid range for squelch is from $0 to $0F, with a default

value of $09.

(h) You can now set the same squelch value to all the channels in the radio by pressing the

F2 key. Pressing the F2 key will cause the current squelch value to be copied over to all

the other channels in the radio. If you want to make the squelch value different on any

other channel, you will have to go to that channel and set the squelch by following the

procedure given above.

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2. VCO and Reference Modulation Alignment

When adjusting deviation, two separate adjustments are required - one for VCO modulation

and the other for REFERENCE modulation. When aligning VCO and Reference Modulation,

you can measure the deviation during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not

have to reprogram the radio to measure the change. However, you will have to reprogram

the radio to make these changes permanent. Do NOT turn off the radio while aligning this

parameter. The procedure given below will go through both of these adjustments.

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Connect the RF BNC connector to a 50 ohm load and to a service monitor so that you

can measure deviation.

key.

(d) Using the UP arrow key, set the VCO Modulation value to $1F.

(e) Select the REFERENCE Modulation function on the ALIGN CHANNEL menu by using

the ENTER key.

(f) Using the UP arrow key, set the REFERENCE Modulation value to $0F.

(g) Now select the VCO Modulation function on the ALIGN CHANNEL menu.

(h) Apply a 1 kHz, 25 mVrms tone to the external microphone port on the test set. Measure

this level at the AC/DC metering jacks on the Portable Test Set. Measure deviation by

keying up the radio.

(i) De-key the radio and adjust the VCO modulation value (decrease the value if the

measured deviation is higher than the required value) by using the DOWN key to

decrement value. The valid range for this parameter is from $00 to $1F with a default

value of $1C.

(j) Re-key the radio and measure the deviation. Repeat the procedure (this step and the

step above this) until the required deviation is reached.

(k) Apply a 0.355 Vrms, 1 kHz tone to the auxiliary transmit port on the radio (the female

BNC connector). The signal level should be measured with the audio generator

connected to the radio. To do this you will have to use a T-connector so that you can

simultaneously apply the signal to the radio as well as applying it to the AC meter.

(l) Select the REFERENCE Modulation function on the ALIGN CHANNEL menu by using

the ENTER key. By selecting this function, the radio service software enables the

auxiliary port of the radio after being keyed.

NOTE

Reference modulation cannot be aligned on channels that have MDC signalling

enabled. On completion of the MDC signalling, the radio disables the auxiliary port.

(m) Key the radio, and measure this deviation and note it as DEV 1. De-key the radio.

(n) Remove the 1 kHz tone and apply a 0.355Vrms, 20 Hz tone to the auxiliary port.

(o) Key the radio, and measure this deviation and note it as DEV 2. De-key the radio.

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(p) Adjust the REFERENCE Modulation value by using the DOWN arrow key. Repeat the

step above until DEV 2 = DEV 1.

3. Battery Save Enable

Battery Save Enable allows you to enable the Battery Save Squelch option in ALIGN RADIO

for a particular channel. The battery save will be turned off while scan is activated, and when

scan is deactivated this function becomes enabled on that channel and resume its

programmed state. When aligning Battery Save Enable, you can notice the change during

the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to see the

immediate change. In order to enable this parameter, follow the steps below:

(a) Follow the Setup Procedure in Section VI-A, Fig. 8.

(b) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to toggle this option.

D. Align Scan Controls

If you had selected the ALIGN SCAN CONTROLS function in the SERVICE screen, the

system will display the screen shown in Figure 12. These screens will allow you to align

Scan monitor hold time, Scan receive response time, Scan transmit response time, and Scan

priority squelch. Each of these parameters are explained below, followed by the procedure

needed to set these parameters correctly for the radio being aligned. Note that on certain

alignment procedures, the last step states "Reprogram radio," this means AFTER all

aligning is completely finished you must reprogram the radio. You do not have to reprogram

the radio after each parameter is aligned.

Figure 12. Align Scan Menu

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

Use UP / DWN Arrows to Change Value.

PGUP /PGDN to Change Rapidly.

Monitor Hold Time

Receive Response Time

Transmit Response Time

Priority Squelch

HELP

SCREEN

F10

EXIT

Main.Align.Scan

ALIGN SCAN PARAMETERS

100%

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The only function key here that needs to be explained is PRINT SCREEN (F5) which will

print out a hard copy of the screen shown.

Each parameter can be adjusted one of three ways:

The UP arrow key will increase the parameter value. The DOWN arrow key will

decrease the parameter value.

The PGUP key will increase the parameter with a rate increase of 10 times its present value.

The PGDN key will decrease the rate of decrease by 10 times its present value.

In the following sections below, each alignment parameter with its proper aligning procedures

are explained.

1. Scan Monitor Hold Time

Monitor Hold Time determines how long the radio will remain on the monitored channel once

the monitor button is released. During monitor hold time, squelch and PL are not defeated

unless permanent monitor has been engaged. After Monitor Hold Time expires, permanent

monitor is released and normal channel scan resumes. To align this scan parameter, follow

the steps below:

(a) Set up according to Section VI-A, Fig. 8 and select the SCAN MONITOR HOLD TIME

option in the Align Scan Menu.

(b) Increment or decrement the time parameter accordingly using the UP (or PGUP) or the

DOWN (or PGDN) arrow keys.

seconds.

(d) Reprogram radio if finished with ALL alignment functions.

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2. Scan Receive Response Time

After a message is received while scanning, a programmable time interval (0 to 60 seconds

in 1 second steps) will be in effect called the Receive Response Time. Within this time, the

radio will not resume scan but will continue to monitor the mode of the last received message

due to the likelihood of receiving (or wanting to transmit) a response. Transmission during

this interval will occur on the mode being monitored rather than on the Preassigned Transmit

Mode. Priority modes will continue to be sampled during this time but other modes will not

be scanned. To align this scan parameter follow the steps below:

(a) Set up according to Section VI-A, Fig. 8 and select the SCAN RECEIVE RESPONSE

TIME option in the Align Scan Menu.

(b) Increment or decrement the time parameter accordingly using the UP (or PGUP) or the

DOWN (or PGDN) arrow keys.

seconds.

(d) Reprogram radio if finished with ALL alignment functions.

3. Scan Transmit Response Time

After transmitting a message while scanning, a programmable time interval (0 to 60 seconds

in 1 second steps) will be in effect called the Transmit Response Time. Within this time, the

radio will not resume scan (except for priority samples) but will continue to monitor the last

transmitted mode due to the likelihood of receiving a response. Functionally, there are 2

differences between the Transmit and Receive Response Times:

(a) Transmitting during the TRT will not change the floating priority.

(b) The timer values can be different.

To align this scan parameter follow the steps below:

(1) Set up according to Section VI-A, Fig. 8 and select the SCAN TRANSMIT RESPONSE

TIME option in the Align Scan Menu.

(2) Increment or decrement the time parameter accordingly using the UP (or PGUP) or the

DOWN (or PGDN) arrow keys.

(3) Valid time range is from $01 to $3C (1 to 60 seconds) with a default value of $03 or 3

seconds.

(4) Reprogram radio if finished with ALL alignment functions.

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4. Scan Priority Squelch

This value corresponds roughly to the squelch values which are 'aligned' using the align

channel window of the Radio Service Software. The priority squelch level is used when

checking priority channels while the radio is unmuted on an active channel. Sensitivity to

priority channels in the unmuted state is affected by this value. Lower values will make the

radio more sensitive, but too low a value may cause falsing. The default value is 8 and

should only be changed if difficulties with priority sensitivity are encountered. To align this

scan parameter, follow the steps below:

(a) Set up according to Section VI-A. and select the SCAN PRIORITY SQUELCH option in

the Align Scan Menu.

(b) Increment or decrement the time parameter accordingly using the UP (or PGUP) or the

DOWN (or PGDN) arrow keys.

(d) Reprogram radio if finished with ALL alignment functions.

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VII. GET/SAVE/PROGRAM CODEPLUG DATA

FROM/TO DISK/CODEPLUG

This chapter deals with all reading and writing to the radio, and loading and saving to disk. After

you have selected the Get/Save/Program Codeplug data From/To Disk/Codeplug, or the F3

function key from the MAIN menu, the system will bring up the screen shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13. Get/Save/Program Menu

F1 - Help

F2 - GET Radio Personality from Disk

F3 - SAVE Radio Personality to Disk

F4 - Delete Radio Personality from Disk

F7 - Read Radio Personality from Radio

F8 - Program Radio Personality to Radio

F10 - EXIT

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R07.00.00

Select Function Key F1 - F10

HELP

GET A

FILE

SAVE A

FILE

DELETE

FILE

LOAD

SAVE

READ

RADIO

PROG

RADIO

F10

EXIT

READ / PROGRAM (LOAD / SAVE) MENU

Main.Get/Save/Prog.

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A. The READ function

The READ function will read the radio codeplug data from the radio and generate an RSS

PC file. In order to read the codeplug, you need to connect the radio to the system. To read

the radio, follow the setup procedure shown in Figure 4.

• Make sure the radio is not in scan mode.

• Regardless of the type of radio model being read back (whether a SABER I, II, or III), the

programmer will always read the contents of the CORE processor first. The system will

display the software version level of the CORE processor being read,for example:

CORE 5d , or 6d, etc...

• After reading the CORE, the system will read the COPE processor followed by the

contents of the external EEPROM. This process will only occur on SABER II and III

models.

• After the contents of the radio have been read back, the system will convert this data into

the radio personality file. As the system is building the RPF, several messages will

appear on the screen showing the process of the "build." Shown below in Figure 14 is

a sample screen of READ radio.

Figure 14. Read Radio Display

Note: Before reading the radio, a message may appear instructing you to press the three top

keys down on the keypad (for a SABER II and III) simultaneously and turn the radio off and

back on to get an ERR X YZ message on the display. Don't worry about the message unless

the READ radio function does not execute. If the error message does not disappear or the

READ function locks up, refer to Appendix-1, "ERROR MESSAGES."

Get/Save/Program Codeplug Data38

F10

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main.Get/Save/Prog.Read/Prog. Read

READ DATA FROM A RADIO

Accessing Serial Bus.

0% 100%

................................................

Reading CORE 6D

Reading COPE internal

Reading COPE external

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B. The WRITE function

The WRITE function is used to program the radio, using the current radio personality data.

The radio personality data may have come from disk, been read from the radio, or been

created using the RSS.

Before programming can begin, the radio must first be connected through a radio interface

box (RIB) to the IBM PC, and turned on. Refer to Figure 4 and Section III-C for

interconnection information.

The write-to-radio process consists of two parts. In the first part, the radio personality file

(RPF) is converted into codeplug(s) for the radio. During this phase, several process/status

messages are displayed in the message window. These messages are of no interest unless

an error is encountered during the conversion process.

In the second part of the write process, the codeplug(s) generated by the conversion process

are transferred to the radio. In the case of a SABER I radio, only one codeplug is generated

and written to the radio; in all other radio models, three codeplugs are generated.

Before conversion and programming begins, the RSS will prompt you to make sure that the

current radio personality matches the radio to be programmed. This is normally

accomplished by comparing the model number displayed by the RSS with the model number

on the radio. Make sure the radio is not in scan mode before proceeding.

The RSS will also prompt you to select the source for radio alignment data. The radio

alignment data may come from the RPF (F2), or the radio about to be programmed (F6).

Using SHIFT - F6 the RSS will also extract the unit ID from the radio. For additional

information on this subject, see the "Extraction" section on the following page.

For some radio models, the RSS will request that the radio be placed in the "programming"

mode. To accomplish this:

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Press the MENU, SELECT, and ENTER keys simultaneously and hold them down.

3. Turn the radio on and release the three keys.

4. Check that the radio now displays "ERR X YZ" ("X YZ" will normally be "1 00")

For other models, the radio will be automatically placed in the "programming" mode by the

RSS. In this case, the display will change to "ERR X YZ," and the battery annunciator will

blink. This is normal operation, and does not indicate that the battery is low.

During the radio programming process, the RSS will display information about the

component being programmed, and a graphic indicator of the percent of programming

completed. Figure 15 shows a typical screen for programming a radio with display (SABER II

or III). In Figure 15, the "CORE" is the transceiver microprocessor and the "COPE" is the

display microprocessor. In SABER I radios there is no display processor, so the messages

for programming the COPE will not appear.

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Figure 15. Write Data to Radio

When programming is complete, the RSS will revert to the "READ/PROGRAM" menu, the

radio will automatically reset, and the radio display will clear. If the display still shows an

"ERR X YZ" message after programming is complete, try reprogramming the radio. If the

error condition persists, contact your Motorola service representative, or see Appendix-1 for

a description of the error code.

Extraction:

The extraction feature enables you to easily change personalities in a radio without having to

realign the radio. During the extraction process, the RSS reads all the alignment data from

the radio to be programmed. This alignment data is then applied to the current radio

personality, which is then converted to codeplug(s) and written to the radio in the normal way.

In order to better understand the extraction process, an explanation of the normal alignment

process is necessary. First, assume that you have just created a new radio personality. The

RSS, not knowing what radio the personality is destined to occupy, inserts "default"

alignment values into the personality. These default values are necessary to ensure that a

radio will function when programmed with the personality. Next, assume that you must put

this personality into a radio that has never been aligned. You will write the personality to the

radio and, when prompted, select "F2 - Use Programmer Tuning Values." This is necessary

because the radio has never been aligned, and there are no existing alignment values to

extract from the radio.

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F10

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main.Get/Save/Prog.Read/Prog.Program

WRITE DATA TO A RADIO

The RPF file conversion is complete.

0% 100%

................................................

Programming COPE Internal

Programming COPE External

Programming CORE 6d

Accessing Serial Bus.

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Next, you will align the radio using the functions provided in the "SERVICE/ALIGNMENT"

menus. While you are aligning the radio, the alignment values are stored in the RPF. Finally,

when you have finished the alignment, you will again write to the radio. When prompted to

select F2 or F6, you will again select F2. Remember, the results of your alignment were

stored in the RPF, so it no longer contains the default values placed there during personality

creation, but instead contains the results of the alignment.

Now, assume that you want to put the same personality into another radio. This time,

however, the radio to be programmed is already properly aligned; it just has a different

personality. When prompted to select F2 or F6, you will select "F6 - Extract Alignment Value

From Radio." If you had selected F2 instead, the radio would have been programmed with

the alignment values of the previous radio and you would have had to align it again.

Selecting F6 instructs the RSS to "extract" (read) the alignment values from the radio to be

programmed, and put those values into the RPF. The "new" personality has been aligned to

fit the second radio, and the resulting personality is converted to codeplug(s) and written to

the radio.

The above example is only one instance where extraction is useful. There are several other

cases where extraction is appropriate, and also several cases where extraction is not

appropriate. To simplify the decision-making process, a flowchart (Figure 16) has been

provided. To use the chart, start at its upper left corner, answer the question, and follow the

line that matches your answer to the next question or action.

Figure 16. Extraction of Radio Alignment Data

If you use extraction (or even if you don't), it is good practice to bench-check the radio after

programming. It only takes a few minutes, and it assures the radio user of the highest

possible performance.

Extraction is only accurate and valid provided that frequencies in the RPF lie within the range

of frequencies present in the radio. If a frequency in the RPF is higher (or lower) than the

highest (lowest) frequency currently in the radio, that new frequency will get the same

alignment values as the highest (lowest) frequency in the radio. For example, if you were to

use extraction on a radio that was programmed with only one frequency, then after

extraction, every frequency in the radio would have the same alignment values as the

original frequency in the radio. Get/Save/Program Codeplug Data 41

Was the radio

just aligned?

Yes

Is the current radio

personality from

DISK?

Yes

Does this radio

personality belong

to the radio?

Is the current radio

personality from

the RADIO?

Write

without

extraction.

Select [F2]

Write

without

extraction.

Select

[F2]

Yes

Is radio

currently

aligned?

Write

with

extraction.

Select [F6]

Any new or modified

channels or

frequencies?

Yes

Is radio

currently

aligned?

Yes

C. The LOAD/SAVE/DELETE functions

The LOAD/SAVE functions are used to transfer codeplug data from an archive file into your

computer's memory in order for you to Modify, View, or Print it. The DELETE function allows

you to remove any codeplug data from the computer's memory. (Refer to Figure 13.)

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Load Radio Personality from Disk - The LOAD function is used to retrieve an

archived file from a diskette or hard disk to the computer. Once retrieved, the file may

be modified via the CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW functions, or programmed into a radio

just as codeplug information read from the radio via the READ/WRITE to radio

function. A menu screen will show up listing files from which you may select.

F3 Save Radio Personality from Disk - The SAVE function is used to create (or update)

an archive copy of the codeplug information onto a diskette or hard disk. An archive

copy of every radio installed or serviced is STRONGLY recommended in order to be

able to quickly restore customer information in case of a codeplug failure. A menu

screen will show up listing files; after saving a file, the new file name will be listed

as well.

F4 Delete Radio Personality from Disk - The REMOVE function will delete an archive

file from diskette or hard disk. A menu screen will show up listing file names;

accessing this function will remove the file you choose from this list.

For all three functions LOAD, SAVE, and DELETE, a screen similar to Figure 17 of SAVE,

will come up. Follow the steps listed below to implement any of these functions:

1. Select either function keys F2, F3, or F4.

2. Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, scroll through the list of file names until you find the

one you wish to either LOAD, SAVE, or DELETE.

3. Press the appropriate function key to execute the command.

42 Get/Save/Program Codeplug Data

Figure 17. Save RPF Display

Get/Save/Program Codeplug Data 43

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

Use UP / DWN arrow keys to select.

HELP

SAVE

FILE

F10

EXIT

Main.Get/Save/Prog.Load/Save

Save Radio Personality to PC Database

NO ELEMENTS

Archive Path: C: \RSS\SABER\DATA

File Name: ______________

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VIII. CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW RADIO PERSONALITY

This chapter will take you through the screen sequences necessary to change, create, or view a

radio personality file. The SABER radio, with its numerous codeplug parameters and options,

offers tremendous flexibility to customize the radio configuration to almost any customer

requirement. After selecting this function (F4), the screen in Figure 18 will be shown. In general,

this function can create a radio personality by selecting a model number and radio frequency

range, or modify an existing RPF. The following sections provides a detailed explanation of each

function key.

Figure 18. Change/Create/View Codeplug Menu

Warning: The Change/Create/View does NOT actually modify the radio codeplug data but

instead it modifies a copy of the data retrieved from the codeplug (or archive file)

via the Read/Write Radio (F3) or the Load/Save Disk (F6) functions.

After all Change/Create/View modifications are completed, you MUST return to the

Read/Write Radio (F3) or the Load/Save Disk (F6) functions in the MAIN menu

and save them to a new archive file. Otherwise, the modifications will be lost

when you turn off your computer, exit the program, or load in another codeplug.

F1 - Help for Create and Modify

F2 - View Radio Information

F3 - CREATE Radio Personality File

F4 - Radio Feature Options

F5 - Channel Information

F6 - Auto Dial / Access and Hangup Codes

F7 -

F8 - Format Scan Lists

F9 - Format Selectable PL

F10 - EXIT

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R07.00.00

Select Function Key F1 - F10

HELP

VIEW

RADIO INFO

CREATE

RPF

RADIO

OPT

CHAN

INFO

AUTO

ACC/HNG

SCAN

LIST

SELECT

F10

EXIT

CREATE / MODIFY / VIEW CODEPLUG

Main.Create/Modify.

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F2: VIEW Radio Personality

By selecting the VIEW function, the program brings up the screen shown below. This screen

displays important information about the Radio Personality currently loaded in the RSS.

The field descriptions are given as:

Model Category: the type of radio and whether it is secure or clear.

Model Number: current model number.

CORE Version: CORE version found in the radio.

COPE Version: COPE version found in the radio.

DVP Version: secure module installed, if any.

Frequency Range: current operating frequency range of the radio.

Power Level: indicates High or Low power transmitter.

Number Zones: gives the current/total possible number of zones.

Number Channels: gives the current/total possible number of channels.

Number PL’s: gives the current/total possible number of PL’s.

NOTE: If this is an SP RSS package, the total possible numbers of PL’s may actually be

less than indicated.

CORE Patch ID: gives the current CORE patch id loaded in the radio.

COPE Patch ID: gives the current COPE patch id loaded in the radio.

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Model Category:

Model Number:

CORE Version:

COPE Version:

DVP Version:

Frequency Range:

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model: H44QXJ7139CN

Ver. R07.00.00

HELP

F10

EXIT

VIEW RADIO INFORMATION

Main.Create/Modify.View.

SABER II (Secure)

H44QXJ7139CN

440 MHz to 470 MHz

Power Level:

Number Zones:

Number Channels:

Number PLs:

CORE Patch ID:

COPE Patch ID:

High (6 Watts)

10/10

120/120

4/32

Figure 19. VIEW Radio Personality Menu

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A. F3: CREATE Radio Personality File

By selecting the CREATE function, the program will automatically bring up the first screen of

the create process which is the CREATE RPF Screen. If, however a file currently exists in

the work space, the system will ask you if you want to discard the data that currently exists.

If you type a 'y' for yes, the CREATE RPF screen will be brought up and if you type 'n' for no,

the CREATE process will abort and the MAIN menu will be redisplayed. To create a radio

personality file, you must choose a model category, model number, and frequency range.

The parameters on the right will change according to the selection made on the three user

selections. Figure 20 displays an example of the CREATE RPF screen:

Figure 20. CREATE RPF Menu

Toggled options the USER can select:

Model Category = Clear or Secure

Model Number = ---SA------- (Clear) or ---QX------- (Secure)

Frequency Range = # to # (Dependent on Radio Feature Options)

The Model Category field determines the model list for the Model Number field. If CLEAR is

selected, then only clear models will be available in the model number field. The same holds

true for the SECURE model category but only secure models will be available in the model

number field.

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MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to Select

HELP

EXIT

High

Mid Band

Portable

Full Keypad Display

Scan Capable

CREATE RPF

Main.Create/Modify.Create

Model Category:

Model Number:

Frequency Range:

Secure

H42QXK7139CN H99SAO58H

74000000 to 88000000

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The Model Number field selects the specific model. The legend at the right of the screen

will change as you scroll through the model types and display the major characteristics of

each model. As with the Model Category, the selection made in this field will affect the

following field for Frequency Range. Only models with CN in the last 2 character positions

can be programmed into a 6D radio.

The Frequency Range field allows you to select a particular band within the model

previously selected. Note that this field may display several different bands to choose from,

but be sure to select the proper band that must match the radio you intend to program.

Toggled options that change in conjunction to the three selections above:

Power Level: LOW/HIGH

Frequency Band: UHF/VHF/Mid-band

Radio Type: PORTABLE/SUBMERSIBLE

Display Type: NO DISPLAY/FULL DISPLAY

Keypad: NONE/3 KEYS/FULL KEYPAD

Bandwidth: NARROW BAND/WIDE BAND (VHF only)

Scan Option: SCAN CAPABLE/----------

Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select between the Clear and Secure models and then

press the ENTER key to move to the next user selection. As you select the Model Number

and Frequency Range, these parameters change again, and you will be able to create a

radio personality file for your radio. The next step in creating your radio RPF is to exit this

screen by pressing F10 and select your Radio Feature Options.

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B. Radio Feature Options

Depending on the radio model that was selected (SABER I, II, or III) via the CREATE RPF

screen, you will see one of three different Radio Feature Option screens. Figure 21 provides

an example of a Radio Feature Options screen for a SABER II Secure radio, where screens

for SABER II and III will vary according to the created RPF .

Figure 21. Options Screen

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MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

OPTION SELECTION

H251 - 60 second TOT

H901 - Non-standard TOT

H153 - Omit all tones

H365 - Transmit inhibit on busy channel

H359 - Channel busy LED

H906 - Low battery LED

H958 - Unit ID - MDC 600

H961 - Unit ID & Emergency - MDC 600

H963 - Unit ID w/ audible Emergency - MDC 600

H923 - Unit ID w/ emergency Revert - MDC 600

H959 - Unit ID - MDC 1200

HELP

SELECT

DESELECT

F10

EXIT

Main.Create/Modify.Options

Use UP / DWN to Move Highlight to Item.

Use F2 to Select / Deselect.

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UPDATE

MDC ID UPDATE

RPT ID UPDATE

MTI CD

The basic keyboard functions can be used on this screen, see Section VIII-F.

In order to select/deselect an option use the F2 function key which acts as a toggle key. The

table below provides a list of options available for the different SABER models. See Appendix-5

for detailed descriptions on each available option.

Option Description Radio Type

H251 60 second TOT SABER I, II, III

H901 Non-standard TOT SABER I, II, III

H153 Omit all tones SABER I, II, III

H365 Transmit inhibit on busy channel SABER I, II, III

H359 Channel busy LED SABER I, II, III

H958 Unit ID - MDC 600 SABER I, II, III

H959 Unit ID - MDC 1200 SABER I, II, III

H961 Unit ID & Emergency - MDC- 600TM SABER I, II, III

H962 Unit ID & Emergency - MDC- 1200TM SABER I, II, III

H963 Unit ID w/ audible Emergency - MDC- 600 SABER I, II, III

H967 Unit ID w/ audible Emergency - MDC -1200 SABER I, II, III

H923 Unit ID w/ emergency revert - MDC -600 SABER I, II, III

H946 Unit ID w/ emergency revert - MDC- 1200 SABER I, II, III

No Channel Re-Revert After Emergency SABER I, II, III

H770 Pretime Delay - 300ms SABER I, II, III

H771 Pretime Delay - 700 ms SABER I, II, III

H779 Non-standard pretime delay SABER I, II, III

H619 Omit Side Tones SABER I, II, III

H371 Zone and Channel Operation SABER II, III

H396 Channel Only Operation SABER II, III

H560 Talkaround SABER IE

H256 Two Zone Operation SABER IE

H384 Muting via Keypad SABER II, III

H346 Zone Display Names SABER II, III

H380 Channel Display Names SABER II, III

H368 Autodial SABER II, III

H669 Omit Inadvertent Lock SABER II, III

H670 Omit memory - 2K memory option SABER II

H397 Menu Lock SABER III

H345 Radio Lock SABER III

H297 Manual Telephone Interconnect SABER III

H906 Low Battery LED SABER II, III

H444 Delete Proper Code Detect SABER I, II, III

H245 Delete Clear Mode Alert Tones on Transmit SABER I, II, III

H244 Delete Clear Coded Transmit Switch SABER I, II, III

H400 Secure Voice Slaved to a Mode SABER I, II, III

H401 Clear Voice Slaved to a Mode SABER I, II, III

H432 VP Capable Only SABER I, II, III

H375 Selectable PL/DPL (Encode only) SABER II, III

H649 Selectable PL/DPL (Encode/Decode) SABER II, III

H344 Mode Slaved Scan SABER II, III

2nd Fixed Priority SABER II, III

Nuisance Mode Delete SABER II, III

Scroll Scan List SABER II, III

Designated Transmit Mode SABER II, III

Priority to Follow Channel Selector Switch SABER II, III

Auto Scan SABER II, III

H273 Operator Selectable Scan SABER III

Mode Slaved Scan for SABER II.2 SABER II

(CLEAR Only)

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H852 6D Master Option SABER I, II, III

Zero Audio Enable

Quik- Call II

H701- Individual Call

H702- 4 Tone Group Call

H703- Long Tone B Group Call

H167- Timed Auto Reset

H188 -Carrier Override Auto Reset

Singletones - General (PTT/RATs)

H707- 1 Tone Singletone Via PTT Button

H742- Up to 2 Tone Singletone via RAT Buttons

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

Singletone Time Duration

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC- 600

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC -1200

H549 8D Master Option SABER I, II, III

Limited Patience Timer

Emergency Acknowledge Retry Timer

Remote Monitor

MDC-1200 Call Alert Decode

MDC-1200 Individual Selective Call Decode

MDC-1200 Group Selective Call Decode

MDC-1200 Decode Alert Tones

DOS Mute Timer

Function Key Descriptions:

F5 Update MDC ID - This function allows you to edit the MDC Unit ID without having to

deselect and re-select all options involving the MDC Unit ID. This function is available

only if an MDC ID related option is chosen.

F6 Update Repeater ID - This function allows you to edit the list of Selectable Repeater IDs.

This function is available only if one of the Multiple Repeater Access Codes options are

selected.

F7 Update Manual Telephone Interconnect Codes - This function allows you to edit the

manual telephone interconnect codes without having to deselect and re-select the

option. This function is available only if manual telephone interconnect (H297) is

selected.

Screens (of pop-up windows) for entering parameters for options under H852 are shown below :

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

HELP

F10

EXIT

Main.Create/Modify.Options

QUIK CALL SYSTEM SELECTION

1. Motorola

2. General Electric

3. Plectron

4. Federal

Enter 1..5 to Select System (Default 1- Motorola)

5. Others

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Figure 22. Quik- Call II System Selection Screen

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Figure 23. Quik- Call II H701 Parameters Screen

Figure 24. Quik- Call II H702 Parameters Screen

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

HELP

SCREEN

F10

EXIT

Main.Create/Modify.Options

Use Up / Down Arrows to Select Entry.

Use <TAB> to Switch Fields.

Enter Quik Call Frequency.

ENTER QUIK CALL PARAMETERS

** INDIVIDUAL **

Frequency Code

Tone A 1357.7 197

Tone B 746.6 125

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MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

HELP

SCREEN

F10

EXIT

Main.Create/Modify.Options

Use Up / Down Arrows to Select Entry.

Use <TAB> to Switch Fields.

Enter Quik Call Frequency.

ENTER QUIK CALL PARAMETERS

** INDIVIDUAL ** ** 2 Tone Group **

Frequency Code

Tone A 1357.7 197 855.9 158

Tone B 746.6 125 601.0 121

Frequency Code

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Code

197

125

Code

Figure 25. Quik- Call II H703 Parameters Screen

Figure 26. Multiple Repeater Access Codes Screen

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

HELP

SCREEN

F10

EXIT

Use Up / Down Arrows to Select Entry.

Use <TAB> to Switch Fields.

Enter Quik Call Frequency.

ENTER QUIK CALL PARAMETERS

** INDIVIDUAL ** ** Long Tone B **

Frequency Code

Tone A 1357.7 197

Tone B 746.6 125 855.9 158

Frequency Code

Main.Create/Modify.Options

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Main.Create/Modify.Options

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

Use UP / DWN arrow keys to select row.

Enter ID.

HELP

INSERT

DELETE

SCREEN

F10

EXIT

Main.Create / Modify.Options

CREATE / MODIFY REPEATER MDC IDs

Total Entered:

Enter Repeater ID:

Current Entry Number:

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CodeCode

To Create or Modify any Channel Information, return to the CREATE menu using F10 and

access the Channel Information menu (F5). Recall that selecting these options does NOT

program the radio; return to the MAIN menu and use the Read/Write function.

C. Channel Information

Selecting the Channel Information Screen option will display a Radio Channel Definition

screen shown in Figure 27. This screen contains all relevant information about all the

channels in each zone (if option H371 - zone and channel Operation is selected). If you are

accessing this menu option for the first time, then you will see one default channel in a

default zone if H371 was selected. You can add more channels/zones using the proper

function keys. Figure 27 shows a complete Radio Channel Definition with all the options. You

may not have all these options enabled but for sake of discussion, we will include every entry.

Figure 27. Channel Information Screen

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All keyboard commands can be found in Section II-D. with specific keyboard functions

explained below:

UP/DN arrow keys will scroll through each channel.

PGUP/PGDN keys will scroll through each zone.

RIGHT/LEFT arrow keys will move cursor within an entry.

CTRL END will clear to end of the field.

Valid entries for Transmit/Receive frequencies (TX/RX FREQ), Power Level,

Transmit/Receive PL codes (TX/RX PL),and Scan list are listed below:

Data Field Allowed Entries

TX /RX FREQ Minimum and maximum values are dependent on the

frequency range you had selected in the CREATE RPF

screen. Try to enter frequencies in either 6.25 or 5 kHz steps

or a 'B' for BLANK in the TX Freq field for a RECEIVE-only

channel.

Power Select one of four power levels: (L)ow, (M)edium, (H)igh, or

(S)pecial. The power level for this channel will correspond to

the power level by the same name in the"Align Radio Para-

meters" Screen.

TX/RX PL For Carrier Squelch, enter either CSQ or "Spaces"." For

Tone PL codes, enter either the frequency in Hertz as XXX.X

or as a two digit alpha code. For Digital PL codes, enter the

three digit DPL code word (Note: no decimal places may be

entered for DPL). RX PL and Quik- Call II are incompatible

on a channel. See Appendix 7 for a complete list of squelch

codes.

Scan List Valid entries range from 1 - 10.

Time Out Timer Valid entries are 'Y' and 'N'. This field will be displayed if

H251/H901 is selected. If 'Y' is entered, the time out timer

valu the radio option screen will be used to limit the length of

tansmission. If 'N' is entered, the length of transmission is

unlimited.

MDC ID on PTT Valid entries are 'Y' and 'N'. This field will be displayed if

H958/H959/H961/H962/H963/H967/H923/H946 is selected.

If 'Y' is entered, the MDC ID will be sent out preceding all

transmissions on this channel.

Emergency Revert Valid entries are 'Y' and 'N'. This field will be displayed if

H961/H962/H963/H967/H923/H946 is selected. This field

determines the Emergency capability for this channel.

Enable XL Valid entries are 'Y' and 'N'. This field will be displayed for

Secure model radios.

Channel Strapping Possible entries are c (for clear), s (for secure), and blank (to

follow switch

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Quik-Call II Valid Entries are 'Y' and 'N'.This field will be displayed if

H701/H702/H703 is selected. RX PL and Quik-Call II are

incompatible on a channel.

Repeater Index The Serial Number of the repeater unit ID in the Repeater

Access Codes table entered in the radio\options screen.

(Can be viewed while in the channel information screen

using the F6 key).Example:If you want to send an Access

Code of 2357 through either (or both) of the RATS, and if

2357 was entered by you as the 5th entry in the table

earlier,then enter 5 for Repeater Index in the channel

information screen. You will also need to tie either (or both)

the RATs to 'M' for this entry to be effective. (The index is

same for RAT1 and RAT2.) This field will be displayed only if

either one of the Multiple Repeater Access options is

chosen.

RAT1 Function Valid entries are 1 or 2 (for single tones 1 or 2),M (for

Repeater Access Code (MDC)), and ' ' for no signalling. This

field will be displayed only if the general single tones option ,

or one of the Multiple Repeater Access options is chosen.

RAT2 Function Valid entries are 1 or 2 (for single tones 1 or 2), M (for

Repeater Access Code (MDC)), and ' ' for no signalling. This

field will be displayed only if the general single tones option ,

or one of the Multiple Repeater Access options is chosen.

PTT Function Valid entries are 1 or 2 (for single tones 1 or 2), M (for

MDC), and '' for no signalling. This field will be displayed

only if the general single tones option is chosen and the time

duration is not zero. (The MDC ID field does not appear with

this field. Instead, the PTT field itself can be used for

signalling MDC through PTT -- by entering M in the

PTT field.)

Pre/Deemphasis Valid entries are ‘Y’ and ‘N’. This field is always displayed for

any Saber Models. This field is used when a flat audio signal

is desired during transmit and receive. Selecting ‘Y’ (Default)

disables flat audio on this channel.

MDC Decode Valid entries are 'Y' and 'N'. This field will be displayed if a

Unit ID (meaning any MDC ENCODE/DECODE option) is

present and the Master 8D option is highlighted. Selecting

'Y' enables MDC Decode features on this channel. MDC

Decode is incompatible with Tx Inhibit.

Emergency PTT Valid entries are 'Y' and 'N'. This field will be displayed if

Emergency Call is selected. Selecting ‘Y’ will cause the

MDC ID to be transmitted whenever the radio is in

Emergency Call.

DOS Muting Valid entires are 'Y' and 'N'. This field is will be displayed if a

Unit ID (meaning any MDC ENCODE option) is present and

the Master 8D (Advanced STATALERT) option is highlighted.

Selecting 'Y' enables DOS Muting on this channel.

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Tx Inhibit Valid entries are 'Y' and 'N'. This field is always displayed if

the 8D Master option is selected. Rx PL must be enabled on

a channel to get Tx inhibit on the same channel. Tx INHIBIT

is incompatible with MDC DECODE.

Press F10 to exit this function or ESC to go back to the MAIN menu. Each function key is

described below.

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Enter Channel - This function moves the cursor to the field label "Channel." If you have

channel display names, you may enter them here. Use the UP/DN arrow keys to move

to the channel you want to name, and type in the channel name. This field is also used

to add/delete and copy channels -- to return to normal channel data entry, press

RETURN at any time. The function keys are described as follows:

F3 Insert Channel - This function key allows you to insert a new channel and will prompt

you with a channel name. You may continue to modify any of the remaining entries

by pressing ENTER.

F4 Delete Channel - In order to delete a channel, the programmer will first prompt you

with a statement to be sure you want to delete the present channel. Press 'y' for yes

or 'n' for no.

F5 Print - This print function allows you to print out the channel information for this

present screen.

F8 Copy Channel - This copy function copies all the data from the marked channel to

the current channel. All entries may still be modified.

F9 Mark Channel - This function places an asterisk (*) by the current channel. All data

for the channel will temporarily be placed in memory. This function allows you to

quickly duplicate similar channels. Pressing F9 again will remove the asterisk,as this

function acts as a toggle to enable/disable the marked channel.

Note: In order to copy information from one channel to numerous other channels,

first mark the channel with all the proper data, and press the copy channel.

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F3 Enter Zone - This function moves the cursor to the field labeled "Zone." If you have

zone display names, you may enter them here. Use the UP/DN arrow keys to move to

the zone you want to name, and type in the zone name. This field is also used to

add/delete and copy zones -- to return to normal zone data entry, press RETURN at any

time. The function keys are described as follows:

F6 Delete Zone - In order to delete a zone, the programmer will first prompt you

with a statement to be sure you want to delete the present zone. Press 'y' for

yes and 'n' for no.

F7 Insert Zone - This function key allows you to insert a new zone. You may

continue to modify any of the remaining entries by pressing ENTER.

F8 Copy Zone - This copy function copies all the data from the marked zone to a

new zone that will be inserted after the current zone. All entries may still be

modified.

F9 Mark Zone - This function places an asterisk (*) by the current zone. The

basic use for this function allows you to insert a new zone and copy all data

quickly and efficiently from the marked zone. Pressing F9 again will remove

the asterisk, as this function acts as a toggle to enable/disable the marked

zone.

Note: In order to copy information from one zone to numerous other zones,

first mark the zone with all the proper data, press the copy zone key.

F4 Wide View - This function allows you to view all channels previously defined. By

pressing F4, another screen display will come up listing all zones/channels with their

attributes or channel information. See Figure 28 for the Wide View screen.

Figure 28. Wide View Screen

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

Use PgUp / PgDn to change zones.

UP / DWN arrow to select channels.

Press F4 to return to channel entry.

HELP

ZOOM

F10

EXIT

Main.Create/Modify.Zone

VIEW ZONE

Zone: 01

01.

02.

03.

04.

05.

06.

14600000

CSQ

15400000

CSQ

T............

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The list of all possible data displayed on the channel information includes:

T = Time Out Timer

M = MDC ID Enabled

R = Emergency Revert Channel

C = Channel Strapped CLEAR

S = Channel Strapped CODED

X = Secure Range Extension Enabled

n = Assigned Scan List (if any) ( 2 Characters long )

Q = Quik-Call II

F = Flat Audio Enabled

D = MDC Decode ENABLED

P = Emergency PTT

O = DOS MUTING

I = Transmit INHIBIT on BUSY CHANNEL

1-8 : Repeater Index

1/2/M : RAT1

1/2/M : RAT2

1/2/M : PTT

If a given attribute is not assigned or disabled, then a period "." is printed in its place. By

moving the cursor to the specified zone/channel and pressing F4 or ZOOM, the complete

channel information screen on that channel will be displayed.

F5 Print - This print function allows you to print out all the channel DC ID Table - This

function key displays the Repeater Access Codes (MDC) if any of the Multiple Repeater

Access Codes options were chosen.

F7 Copy Freq - This function key will copy the frequency entered from TX FREQ to RX

FREQ and vice versa.

F8 Copy PL - This function key will copy the PL entered from TX PL to RX PL and

vice versa.

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D. Auto Dial / Access and Hangup Codes

In order to access the Auto Dial menu, Option H368 must have been selected in the Radio

Feature Options Screen. For every Auto Dial entry, the following information must be entered:

Telephone #, Name of person, Access Code, Hangup Code, Zone, and Channel. Use the

ENTER key to move between fields or use the UP/DN arrow keys to scroll through the existing

list. See Figure 29 for the screen that will come up for Auto Dial. For some Radio models,

Access and Hangup codes must be entered on the Manual Telephone Interconnect screen. In

those cases, the Access and Hangup prompts will be absent from this screen.

Figure 29. Autodial Setup Screen

Valid Entries:

Phone Number: Digits 0 - 9 and Characters P, #, and *.

Name: Characters A - Z, #, *, "_" (underscore), " " (blank)

and Digits 0 - 9.

Channel: Digits 0 - 9.

Zone: Digits 0 - 9.

Access/Hangup Codes: Digits 0 - 9 and Characters P, #, and *.

Access Code: Digits 0 - 9 and Characters P, #, and *.

Hangup Code: Digits 0 - 9 and Characters P, #, and *.

HELP

DELETE

ENTRY

ADD

ENTRY

F10

EXIT

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main.Create/Modify.Dial

Use UP/DWN arrow keys to select

or Enter NUMBER.

AUTODIAL SETUP

Telephone #:

Access Code:

Zone:

Name:

Hangup Code:

Channel:

====================================================================================

ZN / Ch

Number

Name

Access

Hangup

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Function Key Descriptions:

F3 Add Entry - The Add entry function key will re-prompt you for a new autodial entry

and return the cursor to Telephone # . For every additional entry, be sure to include

all the required information. Note, the access and hangup codes both have a

maximum of eight characters available to be entered. Below the dotted line each

entry will be listed as entered.

F4 Delete Entry - This function will delete the present auto dial entry. The program will

prompt you to be sure you want to delete the entry, type in 'y' for yes and 'n' for no.

F5 Print - This function will make a hard copy of the autodial setup screen.

E. Manual Interconnect Access and Hangup Codes

The Manual Interconnect menu is shown in Figure 30. Simply enter the the Access Code

and Hangup Code using the ENTER key to move between the selections. Both Codes have

a possible eight character field. The only Function Key Description for this menu is the

PRINT function (F5), which makes a hard copy of the Manual Interconnect Access and

Hangup screen.

Figure 30. Manual Telephone Interconnect Screen

HELP

F10

EXIT

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main.Create/Modify.Access

Use UP/DWN arrow keys to select

or Enter ACCESS CODE.

MANUAL TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT

Access Code:

Hangup Code:

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F. Format Scan Lists

The Format Scan List menu is only available for a Scan Capable radio. This option allows

you to define your scan lists, priority channels, designated transmit channels, as well as all

non-priority channels. You must set up your channels before using this screen. Note that

while entering channel information for the first time you will not be allowed to select any scan

list in the channel screen. after you have created your scan lists, you may return to the

channel information, and make your scan list selections.

1. Enter all channels without reference to scan lists.

2. Enter scan lists.

3. Return to the channel information screen to slave channels to a scan list.

This two phase process is to prevent channels from referencing non-existent scan lists, and

to prevent scan lists from referencing non-existent channels.

For a description of how some of the Scan options work, see Appendix-5 on Options list and

definitions. Figure 31 displays the CREATE/MODIFY SCAN LISTS screen with all possible

entries shown for a Zone/Channel radio. A similar screen will come up for a Channel only

radio with only channel data entries. You can have up to ten non-priority channels in a scan

list with at least one non-priority channel entered to define a list. Use the ENTER key to

move between entries and the UP/DN arrow keys to select which scan list you wish to

modify. After defining all non-priority channels, press ENTER and define your priority

channels if applicable.

Figure 31. Create/Modify Scan Lists Screen

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Use UP / DWN arrows to select scanlists

or enter a zone number.

CREATE / MODIFY SCANLISTS

Main.Create/Modify.Scan

Scanlist #: 01

Total Scanlists : 00

Priority 1: __ / __

Priority 2: __ / __

Designated TX: __ / __

Non - Priority

__ / __

HELP

DELETE

SCANLIST

DELETE

ENTRY

F10

EXIT

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While scanning, all non-priority channels have equal status. That is, once activity is

detected on a non-priority channel, the scanning of other non-priority channels is stopped

until carrier is dropped. The radio will continue to scan priority one and priority two however.

If activity is detected on either of the priority channels, the radio will drop the non-priority

channel and begin monitoring the priority channel.

Priority one is the highest priority entry on the list. The radio will monitor activity on this

channel at all times. When the radio detects activity on the priority one channel, scan will

monitor the priority one channel exclusively, until carrier is dropped and then it will resume

normal scan.

Priority two is the second highest priority on the list. When the radio detects activity on the

priority two channel, but not on the priority one channel, scan will move to the priority two

channel, but continue to monitor the priority one channel. When carrier is dropped on the

priority two channel, scan will resume as normal.

Note: If MDC is enabled with Scan and a priority channel is set to be scanned or the

radio is equipped with a priority scan encryption module, DOS Muting will not

work properly.

The designated transmit channel defines the zone/channel combination that the radio will

transmit on whenever the PTT switch is pressed while the current list is being scanned.

Function Key Descriptions

F4 Delete Scan list - The Delete Scan list function will delete the present scan list

being modified or created including all data present.

F5 Print - This print function will make a hard copy of the Scan list menu.

F6 Delete Entry - The Delete Entry function will delete the entry where the cursor is

positioned. If you delete a non-priority channel in the middle of a non-priority scan

list , then each entry after the deleted entry will be moved up one position.

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G. Format Selectable PL

The Format Selectable PL screen shown in Figure 32 will only come up if option H649 is

selected in the Radio Options Screen. The only data you enter are the PL CODE, and

NAME, and the programmer will keep track of how many PL codes have been entered and

what entry you are presently modifying or creating. The programmer will also list all entries to

date. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the CURRENT ENTRY NUMBER list to

modify a particular PL Code entry. Use the ENTER key to move from one entry to the next.

Figure 32. Create/Modify Selectable PL Codes

Valid Entries:

See Appendix 7 for a complete list of squelch codes.

Function Key Descriptions:

F3 Insert PL - This function key allows you to insert another PL code (up to 9) and the

Current Entry Number field will automatically be incremented as will the Total when

the present PL entry is completed.

F4 Delete PL - This function key will delete a particular PL entry. Use the UP/DOWN

arrow keys to scroll through your entries. Be sure of the PL code entry you wish to

delete because the programmer will NOT prompt you before deletion. The existing

list of PL codes will be updated and move up in the list when a PL entry is deleted.

F5 Print Screen - This function key will create a hard copy of this screen shown in

Figure 32.

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model

Ver. R05.00.00

Use UP / DWN arrow keys to select row.

Enter PL Code.

HELP

INSERT

DELETE

SCREEN

F10

EXIT

Main.Create / Modify.Sel PL

CREATE / MODIFY SELECTABLE PL CODES

Total Entered:

Enter PL Code:

Current Entry Number:

Enter Name:

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IX. PRINT RADIO PERSONALITY

The PRINT function is used to produce permanent records of codeplug configurations. A printer

is required and should be connected to your computer per your computer user's manual. Figure

33 displays the screen that comes up if you choose the Print Radio Personality function from the

MAIN menu.

Figure 33. Print Menu

F1 - Help on Printing

F2 - Print Channel Information Form

F3 - Print Auto Dial Form

F4 - Print Radio Options

F5 - Print Selectable PL

F6 - Print Scan Lists

F10 - Exit

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABER Model:

Ver. R05.00.00

Main.Print

Select Function Key F1 - F10

HELP

CHAN

INFO

AUTO

DIAL

OPT

LIST

SELECT

SCAN

LIST

F10

EXIT

PRINT RADIO PERSONALITY MENU

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Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Print Channel Information Form - This function creates a hard copy of the

information entered in the Channel Information Screen: channel name, zone name,

TX / RX frequencies, TX / RX codes, emergency, etc...

F3 Print Auto Dial Form - This function key creates a hard copy of information entered

in the Auto Dial Form providing information on phone number, person called, access

and hangup codes, and which zone and channel each number corresponds to.

F4 Print Radio Options - This function key creates a hard copy of Radio Options

available. For a copy of Radio Option Descriptions, make a hard copy of the

Appendix A-5 which gives detailed descriptions on each available option.

F5 Print Selectable PL - This function creates a hard copy of the information entered in

the Selectable PL screen, listing the PL codes and names for which each PL Code

belongs.

F6 Print Scan lists - This function creates a hard copy of the information entered in the

Scan list screen providing information on a scan list with priority channels, designated

transmit channel, and non-priority channels if appropriate.

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APPENDIX - 1. ERROR MESSAGES

In the SABER display radio models, the radios will display error messages under two conditions.

1. When the radio is turned on, and there exists an error condition in the radio, the radio

will display an error message of the form ERR x yz for approximately 2 seconds before

attempting to show the default display which is either the channel name or number (in a

channel only radio) or the zone and channel names or numbers (in a zone radio).

2. The error message will also be shown on the display and remain on the display until the

radio is turned off (or the radio is reset by the SABER RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE)

under the following conditions.

• With the radio turned off, press and hold the MENU, SELECT and ENTER

keys simultaneously.

• Turn the radio on while still holding the 3 keys pressed down.

• for a COPE 4 (A & B radio):

The display should show a message of the form ERR x yz. This message should re-

main on the display even when you release the 3 keys. If the message does not re-

main on the display (or does not appear at all), then you have not pressed the keys

simultaneously. You will have to turn off the radio and repeat the procedure until the

message remains on the display.

* for a COPE 5 (C radio):

A full eight-character display should appear for this radio unless there really is an

error.

The following paragraphs will describe the meaning of the error messages. The error message

has the form ERR x yz, where xis the address of the device with the error and yz is the error

condition.

xcan take on one of 3 values: 0 - CORE microprocessor

1 - COPE microprocessor

2 - external EEPROM on display board.

yz can take on the following values (note that these values are hexadecimal numbers)

00 - no error

01 - internal EEPROM checksum error. This means that the data in the internal EEPROM

could be corrupted or the checksum value itself could be wrong. If several

reprogramming attempts do not eliminate this error, then the related microprocessor

must be replaced. Applicable to COPE and CORE.

02 - RAM read/write error. This means that an error was detected while the processor was

attempting to read from, or write into, microcomputer RAM (random access memory or

scratchpad memory). This indicates that the related microprocessor is faulty and

should be replaced. Applicable to COPE only.

Appendix - 1 Error Messages 67

04 - external EEPROM checksum error. This means that the data in the external EEPROM

could be corrupted or the checksum value itself could be wrong. If several

reprogramming attempts do not eliminate this error, then the external EEPROM must

be replaced. Applicable to COPE only.

08 - blank internal EEPROM. This means that the internal EEPROM is blank (all locations

contain the hexadecimal value FF). Reprogram the radio. If unsuccessful, replace the

related microprocessor. Applicable to COPE only.

10 - ROM checksum error. This means that the read-only-memory (ROM) of the related

microprocessor has an error. Replace the faulty microprocessor. Applicable to COPE

only.

20 - Hardware error. This means that the external EEPROM is faulty. Replace the external

EEPROM and reprogram the radio. Applicable to COPE only.

The above listing contains the basic errors that can be displayed to the user. However, if more

than one error occurs simultaneously, the error message is simply an addition of the values of the

errors involved. A few examples will clarify this. Note that since the error values are

hexadecimal, the addition will also result in hexadecimal values. Some examples of common

error messages are given below.

Error message examples:

ERR 0 X1 - The CORE µP has an internal EEPROM checksum error. (X may be any value)

ERR 1 01 - The COPE µP has an internal EEPROM checksum error.

ERR 1 03 - The COPE µP has an internal EEPROM checksum error as well as a RAM

read/write error.

ERR 1 0B - The COPE µP has a RAM read/write error as well as a blank internal EEPROM

and internal checksum error. (01 + 02 + 08 = 0B in hexadecimal).

ERR 1 24 - There is an external EEPROM and hardware error as well as an external

EEPROM checksum error.

ERR 1 30 - The COPE µP has a ROM checksum error and the external EEPROM has a

hardware error. (10 + 20 = 30 in hexadecimal.)

ERR 1 00 - The radio has no errors.

ERR 1 0D - The display that comes up for a COPE 5 radio when the programmer starts writ-

ing to the radio.

68 Appendix - 1 Error Messages

APPENDIX - 2. KEYBOARD COMMANDS

All Radio Service Software keyboard commands are summarized in this section. The F1 HELP

function also provides keyboard information. From any screen, you may view this list by pressing

F1 (HELP) and then press F2 (KEYBOARD HELP).

F1: Help Information

F2 - F8: Execute Labeled Function

F10: Return to the PREVIOUS Menu

ESC: Return to the MAIN Menu

TAB (or ENTER) : Advance Cursor to Next Data Field

Shift TAB: Backup Cursor to Last Data Field

UP / DOWN Arrow Keys: Increment / Decrement Value or Selection

PGUP/PGDN: Increase the Increment / Decrement Speed

LEFT / RIGHT Arrow: Move Cursor Within Data Field

INSERT: Insert Space at Current Cursor Position

BACKSPACE: Erase Data Within Field & Move Cursor Left

DELETE: Erase Current Character

HOME: Move Cursor To Upper Left Data Field

END: Move Cursor To Lower Right Data Field

PAGE UP / PAGE DN: Change Displayed Page

Appendix - 2. Keyboard Commands 69

APPENDIX - 3. How To Format A Disk

A disk must be prepared or initialized to a specific recording format before your computer's disk

operating system (DOS) can read information from it or save information to it. This initialization

process is called 'formatting.' You must format all new disks before using them with your

computer.

You format a disk using your computer's DOS FORMAT utility. Refer to your computer owner's

manual and your DOS manual for additional information about the FORMAT procedure.

WARNING: The Format procedure will destroy any previously existing information on the

disk. Always double check to be sure that you have placed the correct disk in

the drive BEFORE you begin the FORMAT procedure.

A. Dual-Floppy Disk Drive Systems

To format a disk with a dual-floppy disk system, place your DOS System disk in drive A: and

place the disk to be formatted in drive B: . Next type:

A: FORMAT B: /V [Press Enter]

After the disk is formatted, you will be prompted to give the disk a volume label to uniquely

identify the disk. The volume label may consist from 1 to 11characters.

B. Hard Disk Systems

To format a disk with a hard disk system, log on to the sub-directory that contains your DOS

files (specifically the FORMAT.COM file). for example, if your DOS files are installed on a

sub-directory called SYSDOS, change to this sub-directory by typing:

C: CD \SYSDOS [Press Enter]

Place the disk to be formatted in drive A: and type:

C: FORMAT A: /V [Press Enter]

After the disk is formatted, you will be prompted to give the disk a volume label to uniquely

identify the disk. The volume label may consist of from 1 to 11 characters.

70 Appendix - 3. How to Format a Disk

APPENDIX - 4. SABER Models

There are numerous versions of models for the SABER radio. The three basic models are the

SABER I, SABER II, and SABER III. All radio models follow the generic model number listed

below with each variable explained following.

Habccdefghij

1. When the field 'a' = 4 then Power = High

'a' = 3 then Power = Low

2. When the field 'b' = 2 then Band = Mid-Band

'b' = 3 then Band = VHF

'b' = 4 then Band = UHF

3. When the field 'cc' = SA then the radio is a standard portable

'cc' = QX then the radio has voice privacy

'cc' = YB then the radio is submersible

'cc' = YX then the radio is submersible with voice privacy

4. When the field 'd' = N then no keypad

'd' = J then Display II is present (3 button keypad )

'd' = K then Display III is present (full keypad)

'd' = G then SABER IE (Talkaround or two zone, no display)

5. When the field 'e' = 7 then CORE = Binary (U.S. models)

'e' = 9 then CORE = TONE (International models)

6. When the field 'f' = 1 then radio = wide band

'f' = 5 then radio = 12.5 or narrow band (Int'l models)

7. When the field 'g' = 0 then radio is 10 channel capable (Int'l models)

'g' = 3 then radio is 12 channel capable

8. When the field 'h' = 9 (Model variation)

Appendix - 4. SABER Models 71

APPENDIX - 5. Options List and Definitions

H251 - 60 Second TOT

This option will limit the transmitting period to 60 seconds. The radio will automatically stop

transmitting when the timer goes off and will generate an alert tone to notify you that no

transmission is taking place. Release the PTT button located on the left side panel of the radio

to disable alert tone. If you wish to have TOT value to be lesser or greater than 60 seconds,

choose option H901.

H901 - Non-standard TOT

This option will limit transmitting period to any TOT value within the valid range of 1 second to

255 seconds, incrementing by one second. If you enter a TOT value of 60 seconds, H901 will

automatically be deselected and option H251 will be selected for you by default since that option

implements the standard 60 seconds. After exceeding the preset TOT value, the radio will stop

transmitting and will generate an alert tone notifying you of its non-transmitting status.

Silent Monitor – Selecting this option will enable Silent Monitor in the radio. This option is

primarily used on PL/DPL Coded Squelch Radios. Its purpose is to remove white noise when

pressing the monitor button on the side of the radio. The audio will only unmute, if a carrier is

present on the channel you are monitoring.

H384 - Muting Via Keypad

Selecting this option will allow you to mute the alert tones generated by the keypad in the radio.

H153 - Omit All Tones

Selecting this option will cause the radio not to generate any alert tones or sidetones. Audio

feedback by the radio is muted. If you choose this option, the programmer will not allow you to

select option H619, which omits only side tones.

H365 - Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel

Selecting this option will prevent you from transmitting on the channel if carrier is present and the

correct PL is not. This option can be enabled on all channels that have PL. If you try to transmit

while carrier is present the radio will generate an alert tone. This option also prevents use of the

monitor button.

Note: For a carrier squelch channel, this option does not inhibit transmission, even if the

channel is busy. Also the monitor function will be disabled on all channels if this option is

selected.

H359 - Channel Busy LED (Option H906 becomes disabled)

The red LED performs two mutually exclusive functions: it indicates the low battery status and

channel busy indicator. Selecting this option eliminates the low battery status indicator and the

LED functions as a channel busy LED. The LED will blink when carrier is detected on the

channel. While transmitting, the LED will either be ON if enabled or OFF if disabled.

H906 - Low Battery LED

The top mounted red LED performs two main mutually exclusive functions --it indicates the low

battery status and channel busy indicator. Selecting this option eliminates the Channel Busy

LED indication and the LED functions as a low battery indicator.

Safe Battery (H155, H200, H237, H759)

This option should ONLY be selected if you have an intrinsically safe battery. The battery options

supported include:

H155AB - CENELEC

H200AC - SAA

H237AB - CSA

H759AG - FM (Groups C, D, E, F, G)

72 Appendix - 5 Options List and Definitions

Failure to include this option when using an intrinsically safe battery is characterized by a

premature indication of a low-battery condition. For SABER I radios (no display), this option is

only required when option H906 (low battery LED) is selected.

H958 - Unit ID - MDC 600

Selecting this option defines an MDC 600 ID to the radio, where 600 refers to a 600 baud rate.

The portable user can send out his unit ID whenever PTT is activated, deactivated, or both. There

will be one unit ID per radio channel. The transmission of the user's ID will allow the base

operator to track voice communications on a given channel. Sidetones will be heard (if enabled)

while the ID is being transmitted. You can enter a 4 digit hexadecimal ID in the range from 0001

to DEEE, excluding any occurrence of a hexadecimal F. Trailing Unit ID is not available on secure

radios.

H959 - Unit ID - MDC 1200

Selecting this option defines an MDC 1200 ID to the radio, where 1200 refers to a 1200 baud rate.

This option's description is identical to that of MDC 600 (H958) except for the baud rate

of 1200.

H961 - Unit ID and Emergency - MDC 600

This option allows you to enter a unit hexadecimal ID for MDC 600 in the range from 0001 to

DEEE, excluding any occurrence of a hexadecimal F. By pressing the emergency button located

on the top panel of the radio, the radio goes to the preprogrammed emergency channel and sends

out an alarm. If emergency is transmitted while scan is running, the emergency opcodes will go

out on the channel that a transmit last occurred (this may or may not be the home channel).

H962 - Unit ID and Emergency - MDC 1200

This option behaves identical to Unit ID and Emergency - MDC 600 (H961) except that it

functions at 1200 baud. This option is incompatible with scan options H273 and H344.

H963 - Unit ID W/ Audible Emergency - MDC 600

This option allows you to enter a unit hexadecimal ID for MDC 600 in the range from 0001 to

DEEE, excluding any occurrence of a hexadecimal F. You can go to the preset emergency

channel by pressing the emergency button located on the top panel of the radio. When the

emergency button is pressed, the radio sends out the emergency sequence and simultaneously

generates side tones each time the sequence is transmitted. The radio will remain on the

emergency channel unless you press PTT to transmit. If emergency is transmitted while scan is

running, the emergency opcodes will go out on the channel that a transmit last occurred (this may

or may not be the home channel).

H967 - Unit ID W/ Audible Emergency - MDC 1200

This option behaves identically to Unit ID W/ Audible Emergency - MDC 600 (H963), except that

it functions for 1200 baud. If emergency is transmitted while scan is running, the emergency

opcodes will go out on the channel that a transmit last occurred (this may or may not be the home

channel).

H923 - Unit ID W/Emergency Revert - MDC 600

This option allows you to enter a unit hexadecimal ID for MDC 600 in the range from 0001 to

DEEE, excluding any occurrence of a hexadecimal F. By pressing the emergency button located

on the top panel of the radio, the radio goes to ghe preprogrammed emergency channel, one for

each zone, transmits a silent alarm, and then reverts back to the channel that you were on. A total

of 20 emergency packets are sent each time emergency is pressed. This option is incompatible

with H707.

H946 - Unit ID W/Emergency Revert - MDC 1200

This option behaves identically to Unit ID W/Emergency Revert - MDC 600, except that it

functions for 1200 baud. This option is incompatible with H707.

No Channel Re-Revert After Emergency – Selecting this option will cause the radio to remain

on the reverted channel after the completion of the emergency packet transmissions. Any

subsequent transmissions will be sent out the assigned Emergency Revert channel. Cancelling

this may be done by manually changing channels or by resetting the radio.

Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions 73

H770 - Pretime Delay - 300ms

Pretime delay is the period of time for which the radio waits before sending out MDC signalling

data. Standard pretime delay is 500 ms. Selecting this option will give you a pretime delay of 300

ms. This is applicable to Single Tones and Multiple Repeater Access options also.

This option is incompatible with the following options:

H771 - Pretime Delay - 700 ms

H779 - Non-standard Pretime Delay

H771 - Pretime Delay - 700 ms

Pretime delay is the period of time for which the radio waits before sending out MDC signalling

data. Standard pretime delay is 500 ms. Selecting this option will give you a pretime delay of

700 ms. This is applicable to Single Tones and Multiple Repeater Access options also.

This option is incompatible with the following options:

H770 - Pretime Delay - 300 ms

H779 - Non-standard Pretime Delay

Pretime delay is the period of time for which the radio waits before sending out MDC ID.

Selecting this option will allow you to enter a pretime delay value between 100 ms to 1000 ms

other than 300 ms, 500 ms, and 700 ms. This is applicable to Single Tones and Multiple

Repeater Access options also.

H619 - Omit Side Tones

Sidetones are produced to inform the users that they must wait until the MDC packet is

transmitted to talk. Unit ID sidetones may be deleted per radio. For emergency encode,

sidetones may be optionally enabled per radio in the codeplug. The sidetones will be alert tones

of 1640 Hz continuous while the unit ID is being transmitted. Sidetones are a fixed volume level

programmable per radio. The microphone is muted during sidetones. Selecting this option will

disable all sidetones. This is applicable to Single Tones and Multiple Repeater Access options

also.This function is incompatible with option H153 - Omit all tones.

H371 - Zone and Channel Operation

This option provides zone/channel operation in the radio. Zones can be selected through the

keypad and channels can be selected using the channel selector switch. Each zone can have a

maximum of 12 channels. The maximum number of zones available to you depends on the radio

model as shown below:

Radio Model Max. # of Zones Total # of Channels

SABER II.2 4 48

SABER II.2 (with Scan) 3 36

SABER II.8 10 120

SABER III 10 120

This option is incompatible with H396 - Channel Only Operation

H396 - Channel Only Operation

Selecting this option will define a channel only radio (i.e. no zones) with channels selected

using the keypad. The maximum number of channels available are listed in the following table:

Radio Model Max. # of Channels

SABER II.2 48

SABER II.8 120

SABER III 120

H560 - Talkaround

Selecting this option will allow talkaround on a SABER IE. Data for one zone can be entered in

the channel information screen. This option is incompatible with option H256 (Two Zone

Operation).

74 Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions

H256 - Two Zone Operation

Selecting this option will allow two zones on a SABER IE. Data for two zones can be entered in

the channel information screen. This option is incompatible with option H560 (Talkaround).

H346 - Zone Display Names

By selecting this option you can customize zone menu names. If option H380 - Channel display

names is selected, maximum number of characters you can have is 3. If option H380 is not

selected then you can enter up to 5 characters for the zone name. Default zone names are

given to all the zones, i.e. 'Z1' for zone 1 and 'Z10' for zone 10.

H380 - Channel Display Names

By selecting this option, you can enter up to 8 characters for every channel name. If H346 -

Zone Display Names is selected, then the maximum number of characters per channel name is

reduced to 5 characters in order to specify zone name on the display as well. Default channel

names are given to all channels, i.e. 'C01' for channel 1 and 'C10' for channel 10.

H368 - Autodial

This option adds autodial capability to the radio. You can specify up to 9 telephone numbers

along with their access and hang-up codes for each phone number and zone/channel number on

which the call will be made on. This option is available on C model radios only. A and B model

radios can have only one access and hang-up code. You will not be able to change the

telephone numbers, and access and hang-up codes using the keypad. In order to modify this

information, you will have to use the RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE.

H669 - Omit Inadvertent Lock

Inadvertent lock is a standard menu option for display models. This option will disable the

Inadvertent Lock which allows you to lock out the keypad temporarily during periods of non-

usage, or for safety purposes to minimize inadvertent actuation.

H670 - Omit Memory (2K memory option)

This option is necessary for SABER II's with a 2K EEPROM instead of the normal 8K. It is

important to ensure that the size of the codeplug that is being created does not exceed the

bounds of hardware in the radio. Selecting this option will reduce the number of available

options.

H297 - Manual Telephone Interconnect

This option allows manual dialing of DTMF telephone numbers. In this feature, you may fix the

length of the tones transmitted, or you may select manual length tones.

H397 - Menu Lock

This option will add a menu lock to the radio. With this option you can lock out the keypad from

unauthorized users unless the proper password is entered. the password menu is also included

in the radio to allow the capability of changing passwords. The default password is the null

password which is entered by pressing the ENTER key on the radio. You must select option

H669 - Omit Inadvertent Lock, to enable this option.

H345 - Radio Lock

This option will allow you to lock the radio when it is first turned on. In order to enable any radio

functions or menus, the correct password must be entered otherwise the radio will be inoperable

and none of the options or menus can be accessed. The same password in option H397 -

Menu Lock, will be used here for A and B model radios. For C model radios, Menu Lock can

have different passwords if you wish.

Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions 75

H273 - Operator Selectable Scan

Selecting this option will allow you to enter or modify a unique scan list, using the keypad on the

radio, without the aid of the RSS. You can select this option at the same time as option H344 (mode

slaved scan). If both types of scan are present in your radio, you would choose the type of scan

that you want to activate by using the three control keys on the keypad. In this option, the number

of priority channels (1 or 2) and the designated transmit channel will be user programmable. This

option allows you to enter one scan list with 15 entries; this list includes 2 priority channels, 12 non-

priority channels, and 1 entry for the designated transmit channel. This option is not offered for

SABER II radios because the full keypad is not available in those models.

NOTE: If MDC is enabled on the radio and priority scan is used, DOS Muting will not work properly

causing the radio to unsquelch at times during MDC transmissions. This occurs whether scan is

running in the radio or not.

H344 - Mode Slaved Scan (for SABER II.8, SABER III)

Selecting this option will give you 10 scan lists with 13 entries per scan list. The 13 entries include 2

priority channels, 10 non-priority channels and 1 optional entry for designated transmit channel.

The two priority channels will be scanned more often than the non-priority channels and will

continue to be scanned even if a lower priority channel is currently being monitored. If both priority

channels are being used, the channel with priority 1 status will be able to override the channel with

priority 2 status such that the priority 1 channel will continue to be scanned even if the priority 2

channel is active. The priority 2 channel will not be scanned if the scanner is locked on the priority 1

channel. In any scan list it will be possible to omit either or both of the priority channels. For this

type of scan, each channel in the radio points to one of the scan lists, so you can assign a different

scan sequence to each channel. All channels and scan lists available in this option are factory

programmed, but can be changed with the Radio Service Software.

NOTE: If MDC is enabled on the radio and priority scan is used, DOS Muting will not work properly

causing the radio to unsquelch at times during MDC transmissions. This occurs whether scan is

running in the radio or not.

2nd Fixed Priority

Standard in the radio is fixed first priority and a floating second priority. This option is available to

you to make the second priority status until you transmit on another channel while the radio is

scanning with no activity. A second fixed priority can not be offered along with floating priority since

the floating priority already assumes 2nd priority status. At scan initialization the floating priority

channel will be the same as the preassigned transmit channel until you transmit on some other

channel. For each scan list the preassigned transmit channel will always be the channel on which

the radio was, when scan was entered. Disable this function if you want second floating priority.

Nuisance Mode Delete

This option allows you to temporarily delete non-priority channels from the scan list that are

constantly busy which may cause the scanner to be constantly locked onto a channel. A channel

deleted using this option will remain deleted until scan is aborted. When scan is processed again,

all channels which were previously deleted will be replaced. You can activate this feature by using

the SELECT and ENTER keys while the radio is locked onto the channel that is to be deleted from

the scan list. This option is incompatible with autoscan.

Scroll Scan List

This option allows you to view which channels are programmed into each scan list. Use MENU

key

to select scroll menu and press the SELECT key to scroll through the entire list.

76 Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions

Designated Transmit Mode

This option will force you to transmit on a specific channel anytime the PTT is pressed while

scanning regardless of what state the scanner is in. The designated transmit channel will be

specified per scan list. If this option is selected along with floating priority, the floating priority

channel will always be the designated transmit channel since this is always the channel of

transmission. If you do not select this option then for each scan list, transmit channel will always

be the channel on which the radio was when scan was entered.

Priority to Follow Channel Selector Switch

Selecting this option will assign priority channel 1 to the position of the channel selector switch.

For example, if you are on channel 5 then your priority channel 1 is assigned to channel 5. If you

change the position of the channel selector switch while scanning, the radio will exit the scan

mode. The channel selected to be the priority channel must be chosen before activating scan.

Autoscan

This option modifies the behavior of mode-slaved scan (H344) such that, when a channel is

selected on the radio, scanning will begin immediately if there is a scan list assigned to that

channel. This feature is only available in zone/channel radios, and is not compatible with

operator-selectable scan.

Required options: H344, H371, H669

Incompatible options: H396, H397, H273, and Nuisance Delete

Mode Slaved Scan

(for SABER II.2)

This option is available only in SABER II.2 radios. It allows only 2 scan lists. Selecting this

option will give you 2 scan lists with 13 entries per scan list. The 13 entries include: 2 priority

channels, 10 non-priority channels, and 1 optional entry for the designated transmit channel.

The two priority channels will be scanned more often than the non-priority channels and will

continue to be scanned even if a lower priority channel is currently being monitored. If both

priority channels are used, the channel with priority 1 status will override a priority 2 channel such

that the priority 1 channel will continue to be scanned even if the priority 2 channel is active. In

any scan list it will be possible to omit either or both of the priority channels. With this option you

can only have 3 zones/36 channels (see option H371 - zone and channel operation). The

nuisance mode delete option, scroll scan list option, and autoscan are not available with this

option.

H444 - Delete Proper Code Detect

If this option is enabled the radio will mute on any signal. If a coded signal with different key is

present the radio will unmute with encrypted data which will sound like noise to the user.

H245 - Delete Clear Mode Alert Tones on Transmit

This option will delete the alert tone that is used to indicate that the radio is transmitting in the

clear mode. The frequency of this tone is 820 Hz for a duration of 80 ms. You can only mute this

tone using the Radio Service Software.

H244 - Delete Clear Coded Transmit Switch

If your radio is SECURE and does not have a coded/clear selector switch, you must enable this

option; otherwise, you may electronically disable this option. If your radio is not a SECURE radio

you will not even see this option on the screen.This option is incompatible with option H400 -

Secure Voice Slaved to a Mode, when selected all channels are assumed to be "coded."

Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions 77

H400 - Secure Voice Slaved to a Mode

If a channel is strapped coded, the radio will transmit in accordance to its strapping. An invalid

switch position tone will sound if the ERGO switch is placed in the Clear

position.

This option is incompatible with option H244 - Delete Clear Coded Transmit Switch.

H401 - Clear Voice Slaved to a Mode

If a channel is strapped clear, the radio will transmit in accordance to its strapping. An invalid

switch position tone will sound if the ERGO switch is placed in the coded position, unless option

H244 is selected, then the ERGO switch position is disregarded.

H432 - VP Capable Only

VP (Voice Privacy) Capable Only option should be used only if the radio is capable of having

DVP modulation, but is not equipped with the encryption module. The radio will transmit if the

clear/coded switch is in the clear position only. In the coded position the radio will emit a

continuous fail alarm, until the switch is moved back to the clear position or an alarm of higher

priority (i.e. channel unprogrammed) is requested. If option H244 is selected, then the switch

position is disregarded, the radio acts as if it is clear always. If option H432 is selected, a short

beep will be heard upon power up.

H852 - 6D Master Option

Selecting this option allows you access to 6D options -- Quik Call, Single Tones (via PTT or

RATs or both), Multiple Repeater Access Codes, and Zero Audio Enable. The standard SABER

radios are equipped with the 5D version of the microcomputer. The 6D is an enhanced version

of the 5D microcomputer. The option H852 acts as a main gate to all the 6D options :

Zero Audio Enable

Quik Call II

H701 - Individual Call

H702 - 4 Tone Group Call

H703 - Long Tone B Group Call

H167 - Timed Auto Reset

H188 - Carrier Override Auto Reset

Singletones - General (PTT/RATs)

H707 - 1 Tone Singletone Via PTT Button

H742 - Up to 2 Tone Singletone via RAT Buttons

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

Singletone Time Duration

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 600

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 1200

Mid-Band radios have this option automatically selected.

The following options are enabled if you select H852 :

Zero Audio Enable

Quik Call II Singletones - General (PTT/RATs)

H707 - 1 Tone Singletone Via PTT Button

H742 - Up to 2 Tone Singletone via RAT Buttons

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 600

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 1200

78 Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions

Zero Audio Enable

The Zero Audio Enable option mutes the radio when the volume is set below a certain user-

specified value. Selecting this option pops up the window to get the value from you. The valid

range is from 0% to 100%. There are some characteristics of this option that you must keep in

mind. They are as follows:

1. If the volume is turned down below the value entered in the pop-up window while the radio is

in the transmit mode, the radio will not mute until the radio is in the receive mode.

2. If the volume is turned up above the value in the pop-up window while the radio is in the

transmit mode, the radio will not return to the normal muting/unmuting state until the radio is

in the receive mode.

3. If an alert tone was in progress when the volume is turned up above the user-specified value,

the radio will not return to its normal muting/unmuting state until the alert tone is complete.

Quik- Call IITM

The Quik- Call II is a receive only function and has two tones/codes associated with it (Tone A

and Tone B). The Quik-Call II frequencies range from 288.5 Hz to 2469 Hz. Selecting this

option will pop-up a window with five different systems to select from. These systems are listed

below. The available frequencies for each system are listed in Appendix - 6. To select a system

enter a number corresponding to that system; for example, to select the Plectron system enter 3.

The default is set to the Motorola system. You must select this option in order to select any of

the Quik-Call II options. Even non-standard frequencies can be used, either independently, or

along with any standard system.Transmit inhibit option (H365) is incompatible with the Quik- Call

options.

Quik-Call II System Selection:

1. Motorola

2. General Electric

3. Plectron

4. Federal

5. Others - Non Standard System

The following options are enabled if you select this option :

H701 - Individual Call

H702 - 4 Tone Group Call

H703 - Long Tone B Group Call

H167 - Timed Auto Reset

H188 - Carrier Override Auto Reset

H701 - Individual Call

To select this option you must select the Quik-Call II option .When option H701 is selected the

pop-up window will be displayed on the screen to get the Individual Call frequencies. Individual

calls are determined by two tones in sequence, tone A and tone B. The frequency of tone A

cannot be equal to the frequency of tone B. The valid range of the Quik-Call II frequency is from

288.5 Hz to 2469 Hz. This option is incompatible with the following options:

H702 - Two- Tone Group Call

H703 - Long Tone B Group Call

Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions 79

H702 - Two-Tone Group Call

To select this option you must select the Quik-Call II option. This option can offer Individual call

together with Two Tone Group call. When this option is selected the pop-up window will be

displayed on the screen to get two different frequencies for individual call and two different

frequencies for two-tone group call. Tone A frequency must be different from tone B frequency.

The valid range of the Quik Call II frequency is from 288.5 Hz to 2469 Hz. This option is

incompatible with the following options:

H701 - Individual Call

H703 - Long Tone B Group Call

To select this option you must select the Quik Call II

option. This option can offer Individual call along with Long Tone B Group call option. The

Individual calls are determined by two sequential tones, tone A and tone B. Remember that tone

A cannot be equal to tone B. When this option is selected the pop-up window is displayed on

the screen to get two different frequencies for individual call and one tone B frequency for long

tone B group call. The valid range of the Quik Call II frequency is from 288.5 Hz to 2469 Hz. This

option is incompatible with the following options:

H701 - Individual Call

H702 - Two-Tone Group Call

H167 - Timed Auto Reset

To select this option you must select the Quik Call II option. This option allows you to enter the

time after which the radio goes back to Quik Call decode mode (i.e., after decoding Quik Call in

the Quik Call decode mode). In addition, transmitting while in the Quik Call decode mode resets

the timer at the end of the transmission. The valid range is 1 - 290 seconds ( a default of 5

seconds is set if this option is selected). This option will be selected automatically if option H188

is selected. If this option is not selected, the radio will be in manual reset mode : you can

manually force a reset by momentarily depressing the monitor button.

H188 - Carrier Override Timed Auto Reset

To select this option you must select the Quik Call II option. This option is used in conjunction

with option H167 (Timed Auto Reset). You can enter a value ranging from 1 to 290 seconds ( a

default of 5 seconds is set if this option is selected), in case option H167 is not already selected.

If you select this option, the timer is reset at the end of the carrier. This is in addition to the

characteristics described for H167.

Singletones - General (PTT/RATs)

This is the most flexible option out of all the three single tone options. When selecting this option

,two windows will pop-up in sequence. Enter a frequency in each of these pop-up windows.

Both of these tones can be transmitted through any of the three transmit switches

(PTT/RAT1/RAT2). The valid range for these two frequencies is from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz in

increments of 1 Hz. This option is a non-numbered option.This option is incompatible with the

following options.

H707 - 1 Tone Singletone via PTT Button

H742 - 2 Tone Singletones via RAT Buttons

The following options are enabled if you select this option :

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

Singletone Time Duration

H619 -Omit MDC Side Tones

80 Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions

H707 - 1 Tone Singletone via PTT Button

When selecting this option a pop-up window is displayed and you are asked to enter a frequency

for single tone1. If H707 is enabled, RAT1 and RAT2 buttons are disabled and single tone1 is

sent out through PTT on all channels. This option is incompatible with all the MDC Unit ID (PTT)

options. The valid range for single tone1 is from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz in increments of 1 Hz. This

option is incompatible with the following options:

Singletones - General (PTT/RATs)

H742 - 2 Tone Singletone via RAT Buttons.

All the MDC Unit ID (PTT) Options.

The following options are enabled if you select this option :

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

Singletone Time Duration

H619 -Omit MDC Side Tones

H742 - Up to 2 Singletones via RAT Buttons

This option is very similar to the Singletone - General option. When selecting this option two

pop-up windows are displayed on the screen sequentially. Enter a frequency in both the

windows. If this option is enabled and none of the MDC Unit ID options are selected then

signalling on PTT is disabled. If this option is selected along with any of the MDC Unit ID options

then MDC Unit ID is sent out via PTT. Single tone1 is sent out through RAT1 and single tone2 is

sent out through RAT2. You may leave the default single tone 2 frequency, in case you need

only one single tone.This option is incompatible with the following options:

Singletone - General (PTT/RATs)

H707 - 1 Tone Single tone via PTT Button

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 600

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 1200

The following options are enabled if you select this option :

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

Singletone Time Duration

H619 -Omit MDC Side Tones

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

To select this option you must select either Singletones - General or H707 or H742. When

selecting this option a pop-up window will be displayed on the screen and you will be asked to

enter a pretime value. Pretime is the time for which the unmodulated carrier goes out before

sending the signal out to bring up the repeater. The valid range is from 0 to 1000 ms in

increments of 10 ms. The default value is set to 40 ms.

Singletone Time Duration

To select this option you must select Singletones - General or H707 or H742. When selecting this

option a pop-up window will be displayed on the screen and you will be asked to enter a time

duration value. The valid range is 0 to 20,000 ms in increments of 10 ms. If option H707 is

selected, the valid range for single tone time duration is from 1 to 20,000 ms in increments of 10

ms. When "0" is entered as single tone time duration, the process of transmitting single tones

becomes manual. In manual process you must press PTT for the period of time you want to

transmit the singletones. The manual timing and H707 are incompatible. The default value for

the time duration is 600 ms, if this option is not selected.

Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions 81

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 600

Selecting this option allows you to treat the RAT switches as MDC (600) repeater access

devices. The radio can have a maximum of 8 track-moded repeater IDs. Each of the RATs can be

tied to a single tone or MDC. The MDC IDs for repeater access can be entered in a pop-up

window upon selection of this option. The valid range of the IDs is from 0000 - 9999. This option

is incompatible with unit ID MDC (PTT) options requiring MDC 1200 (H959/H962/H967/H946),

and also with H742.

If you select this option, the following options will be enabled :

H619 - Omit MDC side Tones

H770 - MDC Pretime Delay - 300 ms

H771 - MDC Pretime Delay - 700 ms

H779 - MDC Non-standard Pretime Delay

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 1200

Selecting this option allows you to treat the RAT switches as MDC (1200) repeater access

devices. The radio can have a maximum of 8 track-moded repeater IDs. Each of the RATs can be

tied to a single tone or MDC. The MDC IDs for repeater access can be entered in a pop-up

window upon selection of this option. The valid range of the IDs is from 0000 - 9999. This option

is incompatible with unit ID MDC (PTT) options requiring MDC-1200 (H958/H961/H963/H923),

and also with H742.

If you select this option, the following options will be enabled :

H619 - Omit MDC side Tones

H770 - MDC Pretime Delay - 300 ms

H771 - MDC Pretime Delay - 700 ms

H779 - MDC Non-standard Pretime Delay

H549 - 8D Master Option (Advanced STATALERT)

Selecting this option will give you access to MDC Decode Features that are available to Saber

radios possessing a Pass 8D Core and using MDC-1200 signalling. Options incompatible with

this feature are Quik Call, Single Tone and any MDC-600 feature. Some Pass 6D options are

also common to the Pass 8D radio. These include: Zero Audio Enable, Timed Auto Reset, Auto

Reset Carrier Override.

If you select this option, the following options will be enabled:

Zero Audio Enable

Remote Monitor

MDC-1200 Call Alert

MDC-1200 Individual Selective Call

MDC-1200 Group Selective Call

Radio Check

This feature allows a dispatcher the means to determine if a radio is on and operational via an

RF command. Radio check is automatically enabled for a pass 8D radio and can be used

provided a valid MDC unit ID exists in the radio. MDC decode must be enabled on the channel

that the radio check command was issued in order to work correctly.

Radio Inhibit

This feature allows a dispatcher the means to render a radio “dead” via an RF command. The

radio can be “brought back to life” by issuing a cancel radio inhibit command or by

reprogramming the radio with the RSS. Radio inhibit is automatically enabled for a pass 8D rado

and can be used provided a valid MDC unit ID exists in the radio. MDC decode must be enabled

on the channel that the radio inhibit command was issued in order to work correctly.

82 Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions

Limited Patience Timer (Polite Emergency)

When selecting this option, you will be prompted for a value between 1 and 255 seconds. In

between Polite Emergency data pack transmissions, the radio will wait this length of time for the

channel to become free. If this timer expires, the Emergency packet is sent out, whether or not

the channel is free.

If this option is not selected, the timer will be set to 0 providing “Infinite Patience”.

Remote Monitor

Selecting this option allows the dispatcher to activate the transmit audio circuitry of the radio and

monitor audio activity around the radio. Upon receiving a remote monitor command, the radio will

key up the transmitter, acknowledge the command, set the PTT unit ID, and activate the

microphone. If a second microphone is attached, its audio will be transmitted instead. The

transmission will last for the time specified in the argument of the remote monitor command. After

the transmission time, the radio dekeys and returns to normal operation.

If the radio is inhibited, transmission following the receipt of a Remote Monitor command will

always be silent.

If the radio is processing normal Remote Monitor and the silent bit in the Remote Monitor

command is set, the radio will operate silent, without turning the red LED on for transmission and

without issuing side tones. Otherwise, sidetones and LED operation will go on just as if the user

had pressed the PTT.

If Emergency is enabled and activated while normal Remote Monitor transmission is taking

place, the Remote Monitor transmission will be canceled and the radio will enter the normal

Emergency Cycle.

Call Alert

Call Alert is a type of paging function initiated by the dispatcher to get the attention of a radio that

is not responding to normal activity. Upon receiving the Call Alert from the dispatcher, the target

radio will sound a series of Alert tones and display a flashing visual indicator.

MDC Alert Tones

When the MDC Alert Tone option is enabled, incoming MDC Selective Calls are preceded by a

series of audible Alert Tones in order to alert the user. The Alert Tones are followed by the voice

message. If this option is not selected, no Alert Tones will sound. Only the voice message will be

heard.

MDC Individual Selective Call

Selective Call elminates the annoyance of users having to listen to traffic that has nothing to do

with them. Sel Cal is used to “set up” the call with the receiving unit, and to allow announcement

type messages to an individual or group units.

Individual Selective Call allows each radio equipped with a decoder to examine the MDC data

packet and respond only to calls addressed to them by alerting the user and automatically

unmuting the speaker audio. After the transmission is complete, the radio automatically returns to

the muted standby state. Users may not respond directly to a Selective Call.

Emergency Acknowledge Retry Timer

Upon selecting this option, you will be prompted to enter a value between 0 and 15 seconds.

This value specifies the amount of time that the radio will wait before sending another

Emergency data packet when an acknowledgment has not been received from a previous data

packet transmission.

Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions 83

DOS Mute Timer

DOS (Data Operated Squelch) is the radio's ability to mute the audio while examining the MDC

data packet that precedes many transmissions. This eliminates the miscellaneous noise at the

beginning of an incoming transmission that would otherwise be heard.

When selecting this option, you will be prompted for a timer value between 100 and 1500

milliseconds, in 5 millisecond steps. Whenever an MDC data packet is detected by the radio, it

will use this timer value to determine how long to wait before unmuting the audio. The default is

95ms greater than the MDC pretime. This is the recommended value.

84 Appendix - 5. Options List and Definitions

APPENDIX - 6. Quik-Call II

Frequencies and Codes

Table 1: Motorola System

FREQUENCY CODE FREQUENCY CODE FREQUENCY CODE

0288.5 138 0562.3 GB 1034.7 131

0296.5 108 0569.1 120 1047.1 NB

0304.7 139 0582.1 HZ 1063.2 162

0312.6 BZ 0584.8 151 1084.0 PZ

0313.0 109 0600.9 121 1092.4 189

0321.7 140 0602.6 HA 1122.1 PA

0330.5 110 0617.4 152 1122.5 190

0339.6 141 0623.7 HB 1153.4 191

0346.7 CZ 0634.5 122 1161.4 PB

0349.0 111 0645.7 JZ 1185.2 192

0358.6 142 0651.9 153 1217.8 193

0358.9 CA 0668.3 JA 1251.4 194

0368.5 112 0669.9 123 1285.8 195

0371.5 CB 0688.3 154 1321.2 196

0378.6 143 0691.8 JB 1357.6 197

0384.6 DZ 0707.3 124 1395.0 198

0389.0 113 0716.1 KZ 1433.4 199

0398.1 DA 0726.8 155 1472.9 170

0399.8 144 0741.3 KA 1513.5 171

0410.8 114 0746.8 125 1550.0 CQ

0412.1 DB 0767.4 156 1555.2 172

0422.1 145 0767.4 KB 1598.0 173

0426.6 EZ 0788.5 126 1642.0 174

0433.7 115 0794.3 LZ 1650.0 DQ

0441.6 EA 0810.2 157 1687.2 175

0445.7 146 0822.2 LA 1733.7 176

0457.1 EB 0832.5 127 1781.5 177

0457.9 116 0851.1 LB 1830.5 178

0470.5 147 0855.5 158 1881.0 179

0473.2 FZ 0879.0 128 1930.2 200

0483.5 117 0881.0 MZ 1989.1 201

0489.8 FA 0903.2 159 2043.8 202

0496.8 148 0912.0 MA 2094.5 203

0507.0 FB 0928.1 129 2155.6 204

0510.5 118 0944.1 MB 2212.2 205

0524.6 149 0953.7 160 2271.7 206

0524.8 GZ 0977.2 NZ 2334.6 207

0539.0 119 0979.9 130 2401.0 208

0543.3 GA 1006.9 161 2468.2 209

0553.9 150 1011.6 NA

Appendix - 6. Quik-Call II Frequencies and Codes 85

Table 2: General Electric System

FREQUENCY CODE FREQUENCY CODE

457.5 44 832.5 22

472.5 43 847.5 23

487.5 42 862.5 24

502.5 41 877.5 25

517.5 1 892.5 26

532.5 2 907.5 27

547.5 3 922.5 28

562.5 4 937.5 29

577.5 5 952.5 30

592.5 6 967.5 31

607.5 7 982.5 32

622.5 8 997.5 33

637.5 9 1012.5 34

652.5 10 1027.5 35

667.5 11 1042.5 36

682.5 12 1057.5 37

697.5 13 1077.5 38

712.5 14 1087.5 39

727.5 15 1102.5 40

742.5 16 1117.5 45

757.5 17 1132.5 46

772.5 18 1147.5 47

787.5 19 1162.5 48

802.5 20 1177.5 49

817.5 21 1192.5 50

1207.5 51

86 Appendix - 6. Quik-Call II Frequencies and Codes

Table 3: Plectron System

FREQUENCY CODE FREQUENCY CODE

307.8 P40 871.0 P8

321.4 P41 910.0 P9

335.6 P42 950.0 P10

350.5 P43 992.0 P11

366.0 P44 1036.0 P12

382.3 P45 1082.0 P13

399.2 P46 1130.0 P14

416.9 P47 1180.0 P15

435.3 P48 1232.0 P16

454.6 P49 1287.0 P17

474.8 P50 1344.0 P18

495.8 P51 1403.0 P19

517.8 P52 1465.0 P20

540.7 P53 1530.0 P21

564.7 P54 1598.0 P22

589.7 P55 1669.0 P23

615.8 P56 1743.0 P24

643.0 P1 1820.0 P25

672.0 P2 1901.0 P26

701.0 P3 1985.0 P27

732.0 P4 2073.0 P28

765.0 P5 2164.0 P29

799.0 P6 2260.0 P30

834.0 P7 2361.0 P31

2465.0 P32

Appendix - 6. Quik-Call II Frequencies and Codes 87

Table 4: Federal System

FREQUENCY CODE

643.0 F1

692.0 F2

749.0 F3

810.0 F4

877.0 F5

949.0 F6

1026.0 F7

1110.0 F8

1201.0 F9

1299.0 F10

1405.0 F11

1520.0 F12

1695.0 F13

1780.0 F14

1926.0 F15

2084.0 F16

2255.0 F17

2440.0 F18

88 Appendix - 6. Quik-Call II Frequencies and Codes

APPENDIX - 7. SQUELCH CODES

Appendix - 7. Squelch Codes 89

XZ - 67.0

WZ - 69.3

XA - 71.9

WA - 74.4

XB - 77.0

WB - 79.7

YZ - 82.5

YB - 88.5

ZZ - 91.5

ZA - 94.8

ZB - 97.4

1Z - 100.0

1A - 103.5

1B - 107.2

2Z - 110.9

2B - 118.8

3Z - 123.0

3A - 127.3

3B - 131.8

4Z - 136.5

4A - 141.3

4B - 146.2

5Z - 151.4

5B - 162.2

6Z - 167.9

6A - 173.8

6B - 179.9

7Z - 186.2

7A - 192.8

M1 - 203.5

8Z - 210.7

M3 - 218.1

M4 - 225.7

9Z - 229.1

M5 - 233.6

M6 - 241.8

M7 - 250.3

OZ - 254.1

023 025

073 074

156 162

261 263

365 371

503 506

654 662

026 031

114 115

165 172

265 271

411 412

516 532

664 703

032 043

116 125

174 205

306 311

413 423

546 565

712 723

047 051

131 132

223 226

315 331

431 432

606 612

731 732

054 065

134 143

243 244

343 346

445 464

624 627

734 743

071 072

152 155

245 251

351 364

465 466

631 632

754

PRIVATE LINE (PL) CODES

AND THEIR CORRESPONDING FREQUENCIES (in Hz)

DIGITAL PRIVATE LINE (DPL) CODES

GLOSSARY

ARCHIVE: To save a copy of the radio codeplug data, either by printing it

or saving it on magnetic media.

ARROW KEYS: The cursor movement keys located on the numeric keypad (UP =

#8, DOWN = #2, LEFT = #4, RIGHT = #6). For the Radio Service

Software application, the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys are used to

move the cursor within a data entry field. The UP and DOWN

arrow keys are used to increment and decrement values.

ASCII: An acronym for American Standard Code for Information

Interchange. It is a seven-bit code that defines 128 standard

characters, including control characters, letters, numbers, and

symbols.

ASYNCHRONOUS A method of data communications in which information is

transmitted one COMMUNICATIONS character at a time. A start

bit precedes each character and a stop bit follows it.

BACKUP: A duplicate copy of a computer file that you save on another floppy

disk, in case the original file is corrupted, damaged, or accidentally

erased.

BOOT: To load the computer's operating system.

BUS SIGNALLING: The protocol used in communication between elements of a

system, either within a unit or between units. This usually refers

to a definable methodology which may or may not be proprietary to

MOTOROLA. Serial Bus Signalling is typically used to interface a

RIB to a radio for the purpose of altering a radio's codeplug or

changing service parameters.

CARRIER SQUELCH: A radio receive mode of operation that unmutes the receiver only in

the presence of a received signal.

CHANNEL: A pair of receive and transmit frequencies.

CODEPLUG: Data stored in solid state media, ie. ROM's, PROM's, EPROM's,

and EEPROM's. Codeplug data is normally accessed via

executable code running from firmware.

COM 1 & COM 2: The logical names of the two serial ports available on IBM PC

computers (if the computer is so equipped.)

CSQ: Abbreviation for Carrier Squelch. See definition for Carrier

Squelch.

90 Glossary

CURSOR: The flashing marker used to indicate the current position on the

display screen.

DATABASE: An organized file containing records on related data.

DATA ENTRY: Formatted display with highlighted fields for entering codeplug

SCREEN: parameter (data). A prompt for the type of required user

action, either data selection from a list or direct keyboard entry, is

indicated in the top right section of the screen.

DECREMENT: To decrease a value.

DEFAULTS: Standard data or parameter values.

DEFAULT DRIVE: The disk drive that the Radio Service Software will use to GET data

from or SAVE data to. You can change the default drive from the

PROGRAMMER CONFIGURATION menu.

DE-KEY: Turn the transmitter off (release push-to-talk).

DIRECTORY: A catalog of files on a disk. To view the catalog of files on a disk

on drive A:, enter the DOS Directory command:

DIR A: [Enter]

DISK DRIVE: The device that reads and programs information on a permanent

storage medium; ie. floppy disks or hard disks.

DISKETTE: An alterable permanent magnetic storage medium for

microcomputers. Also called a disk, floppy disk, or mini diskette.

1 DOS: An acronym for Disk Operating System. DOS is a group of

programs that control the way the computer interfaces with other

programs, tells the computer how to use, read, and return

information to and from application programs, and how to organize

and use the information on disks.

2 DOS: DOS or Data Operated Squelch, is the radios ability to mute the

audio while examining the MDC data packet that precedes many

transmissions. This eliminates the miscellaneous noise at the

beginning of an incoming transmission that would otherwise be

heard.

DPL: An acronym for Digital Private Line. A channel that has DPL on the

receive frequency will require both the presence of carrier as well

as the correct DPL code before it will unmute. Also, if you have

DPL on the transmit frequency, all transmissions on that channel

will be modulated at a sub-audible level with the DPL code.

Modulation will be continuous.

DRIVE: See disk drive.

DTMF: An acronym for Dual Tone Multi-frequency. DTMF is a signalling

system used by the Bell Telephone System.

DVP: An acronym for Digital Voice Protection. DVP is one of several

encryption algorithms.

Glossary 91

EEPROM: An acronym for Electrically Eraseable Programmable Read Only

Memory. EEPROM's are used for radio codeplugs as a permanent

storage medium for radio alignment data and customer-specific

parameters. The Radio Service Software permits changing and/or

viewing of EEPROM information.

ENTER: A synonym for the RETURN key.

EPROM: An acronym for Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory. A

EPROM, an electrical device, is used as a permanent storage

medium for the software program that controls the radio. EPROM

information cannot be changed once it is programmed into the

device, i.e. 'Read Only'.

ERROR: Any condition that prevents the software from functioning properly

or any input/response that deviates from what the software was

designed to accept.

EXIT: To leave the current displayed screen and return to the previous

screen. The Radio Service Software uses the F10 function key for

all exit operations.

FIELD: Any data parameter on the computer display. The current selected

field is always highlighted via inverse video.

FILE: A collection of information typically stored by the computer on a

magnetic medium.

FIRMWARE: Executable code stored in solid state media, ie. ROM's, PROM's,

and EPROM's.

FUNCTION KEYS: The 10 keys at the left or top of the keyboard labeled F1 - F10.

The Radio Service Software uses these keys for moving up and

down the program tree.

HARD DISK: An alterable permanent data storage medium with a much larger

storage capacity than a diskette. Typically a microcomputer hard

disk can store 20 - 50 million pieces of data, compared to

approximately 400 - 1000 thousand pieces for a floppy disk.

HARDWARE: Physical kits of PC boards, solid state devices, interconnect cabling

that you can touch and see.

HELP: An on-line reference manual accessed via the F1 function key.

Press the F1 function key at any time for additional information

about the current menu or highlighted data field.

INCREMENT: To increase a value.

INVERSE VIDEO: Displaying text on the monitor by using dark letters on a light

background.

92 Glossary

MEMORY: Electronic devices (RAM's) used by the computer for temporarily

storing information that can be extracted when needed. The

information is lost when the computer is turned off. The Radio

Service Software requires a minimum of 512K bytes of available

RAM (memory).

MENU: A display screen with a list of choices, via the function keys. All

keyboard keys are disabled on menu screens.

MENU DRIVEN: A type of computer application that allows the user to select a

course of action based upon one or more options. The Radio

Service Software uses function keys for menu selections.

MODE: A pre-programmed combination of either a conventional transmit

and receive frequency pair, an associated squelch code pair, and

timeout timer value or a trunking talk group and associated

personality assignment.

MODEM: An acronym for modulator/demodulator. A device that enables a

computer to communicate with another computer over the

telephone lines.

MONITOR: The video screen of your computer. The monitor and the keyboard

are used by the operator to communicate with another computer

over the telephone lines.

OPERATING: The set of instructions that coordinates your microcomputers

SYSTEM: activities, such as memory allocation, file management,

input and output operations, communications, and interfacing to

other application software packages, such as the Radio Service

Software.

PARAMETER: Codeplug data --information that performs a control.

PATH: The description of the relationship of a sub-directory to the ROOT

directory of the disk.For example take the path

"C:\SABER\ARCHIVE". This path states that a program operating

out of the ROOT directory C: must look through the sub-directory

SABER to find a file in the sub-directory ARCHIVE.

PC: An acronym for Personal Computer.

PERSONALITY: A trunking term used to describe the combination of a system

assignment and a set of permitted features and options. A trunking

mode is uniquely determined by the personality assignment and

the talk group ID.

PL: Abbreviation of Private Line. A channel that has PL on the receive

frequency will require both the presence of carrier as well as the

correct PL code before it will unmute. Also, if you have PL on the

transmit frequency, all transmissions on that channel will be

modulated at a sub-audible level with the PL code. Modulation will

be continuous.

Glossary 93

PORT: An electrical connection on a computer used to communicate with

other devices, such as a radio, modem, or a printer.

PROGRAM: 1) A set of computer instructions designed to have the computer

perform a specific sequence of actions.

2) The transfer of information from the computer's temporary

memory (RAM) to the radio codeplug.

PROGRAM TREE: A figurative term used to describe the organization of a multi-level

menu-driven software program.

PTT: An acronym for Push to Talk. The PTT button is a control on the

side of the radio that lets you transmit.

Quik-Call II: A receive-only function similar to paging.

RAM: An acronym for Random Access Memory. RAM's are electrical

devices used for temporary storage of computer or radio in-

formation.

RAT1: An acronym for Repeater Access Tone 1. The RAT1 is a control

(on the side of the radio) that lets you access a repeater.

RAT2: An acronym for Repeater Access Tone 2. The RAT2 is a control

(on the side of the radio) that lets you access a repeater.

READ: The transfer of information from the radio codeplug to the

computer's temporary memory (RAM) via the RIB communication

link.

RIB: An acronym for Radio Interface Box. The RIB is used to connect to

a computer system to a radio for the purpose of communicating

between the radio and the computer. The RIB consists mainly of

level-shifting circuits that convert from the standard RS-232 voltage

levels of the computer asynchronous serial interface to the single-

ended voltage levels present on the Serial Bus contacts of the

radio's feature connector. In conjunction with the RIB, an

appropriate RIB-to-radio cable and RIB-to-computer cable must be

used.

RPF: An acronym for Radio Personality File. RPF is a file saved onto

disk as a data file.

RS232: An asynchronous, serial, data transmission standard that defines

the required sequence, timing, and hardware interface.

SAVE: The transfer of information from the computer's temporary memory

(RAM) to a permanent storage medium (disk).

SOFTWARE: A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.

94 Glossary

SYSTEM: A trunking term used to define a specific repeater site via an ID,

and individual ID, the control channel frequencies, the connect

tones, failsoft information, and a set of permitted features and

options.

SUB-DIRECTORY: A subdivision of a directory that contains a group of related files.

Sub-directories are used to organize your disks, especially hard

disks, and to facilitate good housekeeping.

TOT: An acronym for Time out Timer. The TOT function limits the

transmission period to a pre-defined time. The radio will

automatically stop transmitting when the timer goes off after the

pre-defined time and will generate an alert tone to notify you that

no transmission is taking place.

TPL: Abbreviation of Tone Private Line Squelch. The Private Line

Squelch that uses sub-audible tones to unmute the receiver.

TREE: A way to describe the organization of the Service Software. The

MASTER menu is considered the trunk and the functions listed

on the menu are considered branches.

Glossary 95

INDEX

A Page

About This Guide...........................................................................................................................1

Access and Hangup Codes, Manual Interconnect ......................................................................61

Access and Hangup Codes, Auto Dial ........................................................................................60

Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................................iv

Align Channel Menu (Fig. 11)......................................................................................................30

Align Channel Parameters ..........................................................................................................30

Align Radio Menu 1 (Fig. 10a).....................................................................................................22

Align Radio Menu 2 (Fig. 10b).....................................................................................................22

Align Radio Parameters ..............................................................................................................22

Align Scan Controls.....................................................................................................................33

Align Scan Menu (Fig. 12)...........................................................................................................33

Alignment Procedure, Test Setup for (Fig. 8) ..............................................................................20

Audio Processing ........................................................................................................................26

Auto Dial/Access and Hangup Codes .........................................................................................60

Autodial Setup Screen (Fig. 29) ..................................................................................................60

Battery Save Enable....................................................................................................................33

Battery Save Squelch..................................................................................................................25

Battery Threshold ........................................................................................................................25

Change/Create/View Codeplug Menu (Fig. 19)...........................................................................45

Change/Create/View Radio Personality ......................................................................................45

Channel Information ....................................................................................................................54

Channel Information Screen (Fig. 27) .........................................................................................54

Channel Parameters ...................................................................................................................30

Computer Software Copyrights......................................................................... Inside Front Cover

Codeplug Data ............................................................................................................................37

Configuration, PC (Fig. 6)............................................................................................................16

Configure Screen Colors (Fig. 7).................................................................................................17

Configuration, Software...............................................................................................................15

Connecting Radio to Computer ...................................................................................................10

Connecting Radio to Computer (Fig. 4).......................................................................................10

Create Radio Personality File......................................................................................................46

Create RPF Menu (Fig. 20) .........................................................................................................46

Create/Modify Scan Lists Screen (Fig. 31)..................................................................................62

Create/Modify Selectable PL Codes (Fig. 32) .............................................................................64

Customer Support .........................................................................................................................2

Delete Functions .........................................................................................................................43

Disk, How to Format (Appendix 3) ..............................................................................................70

DTMF Dial Delay .........................................................................................................................27

DTMF Tone OFF Time.................................................................................................................27

DTMF Tone ON Time ..................................................................................................................27

Dual-Floppy Disk Drive System...................................................................................................12

96 Index

E Page

Error Messages (Appendix 1)......................................................................................................67

Extraction of Radio Alignment Data (Fig. 16) ..............................................................................41

Federal System (Table 4) ............................................................................................................88

Foreword........................................................................................................... Inside Front Cover

Format Scan Lists .......................................................................................................................62

Format Selectable PL..................................................................................................................64

Frequencies and Codes, Quik-Call II (Appendix 6) .....................................................................83

Functions Performed .....................................................................................................................1

General Electric System (Table 2)...............................................................................................84

Get/Save/Program Menu (Fig. 13) ..............................................................................................37

Get/Save/Program Codeplug Data from/to Disk/Codeplug .........................................................37

Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................3

Glossary ......................................................................................................................................90

Hard Disk Installation Procedure.................................................................................................13

Hardware Installation.....................................................................................................................9

Hardware, Optional Requirements ..............................................................................................10

HELP Screen...............................................................................................................................19

Host Computer and Options Required ..........................................................................................9

How This Manual is Organized .....................................................................................................3

How The Screens are Organized ..................................................................................................3

Installing Software .......................................................................................................................12

Dual-Floppy Disk Drive System...................................................................................................12

Hard Disk Installation Procedure.................................................................................................13

Introduction....................................................................................................................................1

Keyboard Commands (Appendix 2) ............................................................................................69

Keyboard, How to Use ..................................................................................................................6

List of Figures ...............................................................................................................................iii

List of Tables .................................................................................................................................iii

Load/Save/Delete Functions .......................................................................................................43

Load/Save/Delete Menu (Fig. 17) ...............................................................................................43

Low Battery Threshold ................................................................................................................25

Index 97

M Page

MAIN Menu ...................................................................................................................................7

MAIN Menu (Fig. 3) .......................................................................................................................7

Manual, How Organized................................................................................................................3

Manual Interconnect Access and Hangup Codes .......................................................................61

Manual Telephone Interconnect Screen (Fig. 30) .......................................................................61

Messages, Error (Appendix 1).....................................................................................................67

Microphone Gain .........................................................................................................................29

Models, SABER (Appendix 4) .....................................................................................................71

Motorola System (Table 1) ..........................................................................................................83

Multiple Repeater Access Codes Screen (Fig. 26) .....................................................................53

Optional Hardware Requirements ...............................................................................................10

Options List and Definitions (Appendix 5) ...................................................................................72

Options, Radio Feature ...............................................................................................................48

Options Required, Host Computer ................................................................................................9

Options Screen (Fig. 21) .............................................................................................................48

Oscillator Warp............................................................................................................................23

PC Configuration (Fig. 6).............................................................................................................16

Personality, Radio........................................................................................................................46

PL, Selectable .............................................................................................................................63

Plectron System (Table 3) ...........................................................................................................87

Power Level.................................................................................................................................24

Print Menu (Fig. 33).....................................................................................................................65

Print Radio Personality................................................................................................................65

Quik-Call II Frequencies and Codes (Appendix 6) ......................................................................83

Quik-Call II System Selection Screen (Fig. 22) ...........................................................................51

Quik-Call II H701 Parameters Screen (Fig. 23)...........................................................................52

Quik-Call II H702 Parameters Screen (Fig. 24)...........................................................................52

Quik-Call II H703 Parameters Screen (Fig. 25............................................................................53

Radio Alignment Data, Extraction of (Fig. 16) .............................................................................41

Radio Feature Options ................................................................................................................48

Radio Parameters .......................................................................................................................22

Radio Personality, Change/Create/View .....................................................................................45

Radio Personality, Print ...............................................................................................................65

Radio Personality File, Create.....................................................................................................46

Radio Service Software Program Tree (Fig. 1) .............................................................................4

Radio, Servicing ..........................................................................................................................20

Radio, How to Set Up..................................................................................................................20

Read Function .............................................................................................................................38

Read Radio Display (Fig. 14) ......................................................................................................38

Reference Modulation Alignment, VCO and ...............................................................................32

RPF Display, Save (Fig. 17) ........................................................................................................43

RPF Menu, Create (Fig. 20) ........................................................................................................46

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S Page

Save Function .............................................................................................................................42

Save RPF Display (Fig. 17).........................................................................................................43

Scan Controls, Align....................................................................................................................33

Scan Lists....................................................................................................................................62

Scan Monitor Hold Time..............................................................................................................34

Scan Priority Squelch ..................................................................................................................36

Scan Receive Response Time ....................................................................................................35

Scan Transmit Response Time ...................................................................................................35

Screen Color, Configure (Fig. 7)..................................................................................................17

Screen Display Format (Fig. 2) .....................................................................................................5

Screens, Organization of...............................................................................................................3

Screens, How to Read ..................................................................................................................5

Secure Deviation Offset...............................................................................................................27

Service/Alignment Menu (Fig. 9) .................................................................................................21

Servicing the Radio .....................................................................................................................20

Setup Computer Configuration (Fig. 5) .......................................................................................15

Sidetone Volume .........................................................................................................................26

Software, How to Configure ........................................................................................................15

Software Installation ....................................................................................................................12

Squelch .......................................................................................................................................31

System, Federal (Table 4) ...........................................................................................................88

System, General Electric (Table 2)..............................................................................................84

System, Motorola (Table 1) .........................................................................................................83

System, Plectron (Table 3) ..........................................................................................................87

Test Setup for Alignment Procedure (Fig. 8) ...............................................................................20

VCO and Reference Modulation Alignment ................................................................................32

View Radio Information (Fig. 19).................................................................................................45

Warp, Oscillator...........................................................................................................................23

Wide View Screen (Fig. 28).........................................................................................................58

Write Data to Radio (Fig. 16).......................................................................................................40

Write Function .............................................................................................................................39

Index 99

NOTES

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NOTES

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