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OPERATION [311le
Q = SELECT VIA ROTARY SELECTOR ON TOP PANEL
Figure 30, EMERGENCY Channel Designation Screen
2-2.5.1.5 PrelDe Emphasis, Transmit Inhibit, and Repeater Delay.
The PrelDe Emphasrs. Transmit inhibit, and Repeater Delay Screen,
shown at Figure 3], allows the user to enable or disable the Pre/De
Emphasis capability in the radio, set the Transmit inhibit feature, and set
a Repeater Delay time. Fre/Dc Emphasis is a signal filtering method that
reduces background noise and improves speech intelligibility. Transmit
inhibit is a'feature used to keep users from talking river other radio
conversations. The transmit inhibit options are CARR. CARR+O, TONE
TONEeO, and NONE. CARR (transmit inhibit on busy channel with
carrier) prevents transmission if any activuy is detected on the channel.
CARR +0 is the same as CARR with the addition of an override feature,
which allows the user to override the transmit inhibit state by quick-keying
the radio (i.e., two PTT presses within a short time frame — detault value
is 0.5 second). TONE (transmit inhibit on busy channel with wrong
squelch code) prevents transmissmn on an active channel With a squelch
code other than your own, TONE+O is the same as TONE with the
addition of the quick—override feature, Transmit inhibit wtll lock the P11"
swttch. If the user tries to transmit (press the WT swuch) on an active
channel. an alert tone will be generated, and transmission will be
inhibited. The Repeater Delay is a time delay used to prevent the radio
from receiving it's ttwn transmission irom a tactical repeater. The screen
begins With P/D EM highlighted Press [ENTER] and use the [A] or [V]
keys to turn Pre/De Emphasis on or ott Press [ENTER] again to kick in
the value, Use the [V] key to go to TX INH, press [ENTER] and use the
[A] or [V] keys to choose CARR. CARR+0, TONE, TONE+O or
NONE, Press [ENTER] again to lock in the value. Use the [V] key to go
to RPTR. press [ENTER] and use the [A] or [V] keys to scroll through
2-16 '
BEBE!!! OPERATION
the repeater delay values (None (0.0), 0 2, 0.4. 0.6, 0.8 or I second).
Press [ENTER] again to lock in the value Use the [7] key to go to a
Reset screen. Pressing ENT will reset any global parameters that had been
changed back to the values before the current changes were made. Use the
[7] key to go the Backligttt Control and Transmit Time Out screen
(Figure 17). Press ESC to exit from the Global Programming Screens.
‘ P/D E’w’i" ON
[Tx lNH = NONE
[BPTR = 0.0 s V
[EC V, A gENT
Figureifirijrie/Die Emphasis, Ti
Inhibit, and Repeater Delay Screen
2-25.7- Cltannel Programming Screen.
The Channel Programming Screens, shown at Figure 32 through Figure
39, opens with a screen showrng the ID and alpha tag of the selected
channel (Figure 37), To select a different channel for programming, the
operator must first select the zone containing that channel. Then the
operator uses the rotary select knob to scroll through the channels in that
zone. The operator can not change the channel's TD and alpha tag on the
screen.
CHANNEL
ID = 007
TAG = FlFlE D8 7,
ESC ,7 A ENT
lndicates
more screens
present
Figure 32. Channel Programming Screen (1 of 8)
Use the [V] key to scroll to the mode and bandwidth selecr screen (Figure
33), Where MODE will be outlined To change mode press [ENTER] and
use the [A] and [V] keys to choose the mode (Analog or Digital). if
Analog is chosen, use the [V] key to go to BIW (bandwidth) and press
[ENTER]. The [A] and [V] keys can be used to choose the desired
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OPERATION BEIGE]!
bandwidth. If Digital is selected, the bandwidth is automatically set to
12.5 kHz, therefore BIW will not appear
CHAN FIRE D8
MODE = ANALOG
B/W = 12.5 kHz 7“
ESC v A ENT Indicates
more screens
present
Figure 33. Channel Programming Screen (2 of 8)
Use the [V] key to scroll to the encryption enable/disable screen (Figure
34), where ENCRPT will be outlined. Press [ENTER] and use the [A]
and [V] keys to enable or disable encryption. If encryption is enabled the
K: will appear to allow the operator to choose an encryption key, Use the
[V] key to go to K and press [ENTER], then use the [A] and [V] keys to
scroll through the available keys. Press [ENTER] to select the desired
encryption key.
CHAN FIRE D8
ENCFlF‘T = ENABLD
K = 01KeyAlpha v.
ESC V A ENT Indicates
more screens
present
Figure 34 Channel Programming Screen (3 of 8)
Use the [V] key to scroll to the receive frequency screen (Figure 35).
where RX = Wll] be outlined. Press [ENTER] to go to the first number of
the receive frequency and use the number keys on the keypad to change
the frequency. ifdesired Press [ENTER] to lock in the new frequency.
If the channel mode is digital RXNAC Will appear below the frequency.
Use the [V] key to highlight RXNAC and press [ENTER], Then use the
[A] and [7] keys to scroll through the available NACs and press
[ENTER] to select the desired code.
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MIG OPERATION
2-25.13 Home Channel
The Home Channel Designation Screen, shown at Figure 29, allows the
user to designate, using the rotary switch on top of the radio, which
channel within the selected zone is to be considered the Home channel,
The screen opens with Home outlined press [ENTER] and then use the
rotary switch on the top of the radio to choose a home channel. As the
user scrolls through the channels the channel‘s transmit and receive
frequencies Wlll be displayed, but cannot be changed on this screen. Press
[ENTER] to choose a Home channel and use the [7] key to go to the next
Global parameters screen.
HOME Ct _
TX
RX
ESC
Q = SELECT VIA ROTARY SELECTOR ON TOP PANEL
Figure 29. HOME Channel Designation Screen
245,11 Emergency Channel.
The Emergency Channel Designation Screen, Shown at Figure 30, allows
the user to designate, using the rotary switch on top of the radio, which
channel within the selected zone is to be considered the Emergency
channel. The screen opens With EMG outlined Press [ENTER] and then
use the rotary switch on the top of the radio to choose an emergency
channel. As the user scrolls through the channels the channel’s transmit
and receive frequencies Wll] be displayed, but cannot be changed On this
screen. Press [ENTER] to choose a Home channel and use the [V] key to
go to the next Global parameters screen”
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OPERATION mama
Press [ENTER] and use the [A] or [7] keys to scroll through the
backlight values (Dim, Bright. or Oft). Press [ENTER] again to lock in
the Value. Use the [V] key to go to BL DLY, press [ENTER] and use the
[A] or [7] keys to scroll through the backlrght delay values (0 to 9
seconds). Press [ENTER] again to lock in the value. Use the [7] key to
go to TOT, press [ENTER] and use the [A] or [V] keys to scroll through
the timeout timer values (30 to 300 seconds in 30 second increments or
0“). Press [ENTER] again to lock in the value. Use the [V] key to go to
the next Global parameters screen.
l BL DLY
‘TQT., ,, ,, ,,
my Alan.
Figure 27, Buckltght Control
Screen
2-2.5.1.2 Display Appearance.
The Display Appearance Screen, shown at Figure 28, is used to set the
display for either alpha names or“ numeric entries. The screen opens with
DISPLY outlined Press [ENTER] and use the [A] or [7] keys to choose
either ALPHA or NUMBER, Press [ENTER] again to lock in the value.
Use the [7] key to go to the next Global parameters screen.
loisnrv Jim/i
ufisc 1,1,r,A,,l,§NT,l
Flgure 28. Display Appearance
Screen
2-14
[SEEM OPERATION
lCHAN FlFtE DB
l RX = 155200000
[ ,, 7 7 7 , Y‘s
. E ‘ i
$1, LA... EN“. Memes
more screens
present
Figure 35. Channel Programming Screen (4 of 8)
Use the [V] key to scroll to the receive squelch select screen. shown at
Figure 36. it the channel is anzilog. the available reserve squelch modes
are NONE, NOISE. DCS. and CTCSS. For a digital channel, the only
available squelch mode is P25. To change the analog squelch mode press
[ENTER] when the RXSQMD is outlined, then use the [A] and [V] keys
to scroll through the options. press [ENTER] again to lock in the desired
option. If NOISE is chosen. a SQ (squelch) setting will appear below the
RXSQMD. Press [ENTER] and then use the right and left arrows to
increase or decrease the squelch level. it CT CSS is chosen. a TON (tone)
setting will appear. Press [ENTER] and then use thc[A] and [V] keys to
scroll through CTCSS tones, and press [ENTER] again to luck in the
chosen tone, It DCS is chosen, a CODE setting will appear, Press
[ENTER] tind then use the[A] and [V] keys to scroll through DCS codes‘
and press [ENTER] again to lock in the chosen code For zi digital
channel, a TALKGP setting will appear. Press [ENTER] to advance to the
first number of the T ulkgroup ID code and use the number to keys to enter
a four-digit hexadecimal number (to enter the A, B, C, D, E‘ and F
hexadecimal digits, keep pressing the number key With that digit IIlJflVe ii
(cg. 3 for D, E, and F) until the letter appears. For example if E was
required, pressing the “3" key three times to scroll from “3" rhroiigh “D“
to “E“. Press the left and right arrow keys to scroll through the four digits
of the code and press [ENTER] to lock in the selected Tnlkgmrip lD code.
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OPERATION BEEN!
CHAN FlFlE D8
nxsorvto: cross ,
TON: 69.3 wz van
55,0, 71A: ENIf
—' Indicates
more screens
present
Figure 36 Channel Programming Screen (5 of 8)
Use the [V] key tO scroll to the transmit frequency screen (Figure 37).
where TX = will be outlined. Press [ENTER] to go to the first number of
the transmit frequency and use the number keys on the keypad to change
the frequency, if desired Press [ENTER] to lock in the new frequency, [f
the channel mode is digital T XNAC will appear below the frequency. Use
the [V] key to highlight TXNAC and press [ENTER]. Then use the [A]
and [V] keys to scroll through the available NACs and press (ENTER) to
select the desired code
lcl-IAN FIRE D8
TX:136.250000 vi
ESC. v l A 1 ENTJ ‘ Indicates
» . ,. ,. morescreuns
ptesenl
Figure 37. Channel Programming Screen (6 of 8)
Use the [VI key to scroll to the transmit squelch select screen (Figure 38).
The settings and method Of changing them is the same as for the receive
squelch. except NOISE ts not a analog transmit squelch option.
iOHAN FIFiEiDS ' ”l
f TXSQMD = cross l
TON =131.s 33 v
[530 v A 15m-1 nudicams
more screens
present
Figure 38 Channel Programming Screen (7 of 8)
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[EM OPERATION
24.5.1 Globall’mgrnmlnlug.
Global Programming Parameters are viewed and changed usmg five
screens as described in the followmg paragraphs. Global programming
options are shown in Table 3.
TableS GlobalO tions
> Value
BRIGHT/DIM/OFF
BKLITE (Backlight)
BK DLY (Backlight Delay) 0 - 9 seconds
TOT (Time Out Timer) 30 to 300 scoondsjn 30 second
intervals. and OFF
ALPHA/NUMBER
DISPLY (Display)
HOME (Home Channel) HOME Channel designation
EMERG (Emergency) EMERGENCY Channel designation
REP
0 — ‘7 minutes
P/D EM (PrelDe Emphasis) ON/OFF
TX INH (Transmit Inhibit)
CARRIER, CARRIERH). TONE.
TONE+0, or NONE
REPEATER DELAY 0.2. 0.4, 0.6. 0.8, l sec.. and NONE
2-2.5.1.1 Backlight Control and Transmit Timeout.
The Backlight Control and Transmit Timeout Screen. shown at Figure 27.
is used to enable or disable display backltghting. set the backlighr delay
time. and set the Transmit Time Out timer. Backlight Contiol aitd
Transmit Time Out are both potential energy saving options Backlight
Control allows an operator tO set the backlight brightness and the backlight
delay. which is the duration of time that the backlight will stay On after the
last keypad activity. Transmit Time Out can be used to limit the dtiiation
of messages and reduce the possibility of the system being htisicrl by an
inadvertent or accidental PTT The screen opens With BKLITE titllllned.
2-13
OPERATION EMBLEM
[ GLOBAL SCAN 1
CHANEL scusr ‘
PHONE, !?§SWBD,
ago 1 v i A ENTI
’__l
Figure 25. Main Programming Screen
To select any of the programming options, scroll the outline up or down
With the [A] and [7] keys to the desued option and press [ENTER] to
confirm the selection. The user can program Global parameters. Channel
parameters, and Scan options, add/delete/chnnge telephone numbers.
add/deletetchange scan zones. and change the password, If the wrong
password, or no password, is entered, the radio Wlll display the Invalid
Password screen (Figure 26), If a wrong password is entered ten times
consecutively, the radio keypad will lock so that no entries can be made.
it will remain locked until it is reinitialized using the PC Frogiammer.
PASSWORD ]
Z 2 3 1 Q 5
INVALID ENTRY 3
530 Z 4 >j ENT‘
Flgure 26, Invalid Password
Screen
If the taigct data is always numeric (e,g.. frequency. power level, Talk
Group lD). each keystroke of a number key enters that number AND
moves the cursor one space to the right When the data is alphanumeric'
the [A] and [7] keys change to [ 4] and [> ]. which move the cursor
right or left on a line. To enter alphanumeric values, press one of the
DTMF keypad keys, e.g,, [2 ABC] and 2 A.. ...C appear sequentially
with each key piess. Stop at the desued value and press [ 4] or [V] to
navrgate across the line. When a line entry lS complete, pressing
[ENTER] confirms the data entry and moves the cursor to the next line
down.
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[INSIDE OPERATION
Use the [V] key to scroll to the transmit high/low power screen, shown zit
Figure 39. where L0 PWR will be outlined Press [ENTER] and then use
thelA] and [V] keys to scroll through the available power settings. and
press [ENTER] again to lock in the chosen power level. Use the [7] key
to advance to H1 PWR, and change the high power setting In the some way
as the low power setting. If the [V] key is pressed with HI PWR outlined
the channel setting will cycle back to the original channel programming
screen (Figure 36). so that the operator can use the rotary switch to select
another channel and can then program that channel and so on until the
operator has programmed all the required channels To exit the channel
programming, at any time. press [ESC].
3 CHAN FlFtE D8
t LO PWR=O.1 W
IHIPWR =5.o W7
lES'C' " 7 V ENTfi
‘ , , J iv l A = , ‘ Indicates
more screens
present
Figure 39. Channel Programming Screen {8 of S)
2-2.5.2.1 Channel Lock.
Individual channels can be selectively locked by the PC Programmer so
that pre-programmed values cannot be changed from the radio keypad. If
a locked channel is selected‘ the radio will display It “Channel Locked"
screen as shown at Figure 40 when [ENTER] is pressed.
CHANNEL LOCKED
ACCESS DENIED
PRESS ESC TO EXlT
Figure 40A Channel Locked Screen
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OPERATION
24.5.3 Phone.
The Phone Screen, shown at Figure 41. allows the user to add, delete. or
change telephone numbers pre-programmed in to the radio. The screen
opens with PHONE Outlined. Use the numeric keypad to enter the
number. Press the [V] key to move to the NAME. After entering the
name press the [V] key to move to the first position of the NO Enter the
desired number and press [ENTER] to confirm the entry. Press [ESC] to
return to the programming menu.
[PHONE 91 n
‘NAME _
NR .
. ESQ-” ‘FNT; Lars...
Present
Figure 41. Phone Screen
24.5.4 Scan.
The Scan Screen, shown at Figure 42, allows the user to set the Scan
Delay and the Revert Mode. The screen opens wrth DELAY highlighted.
Press [ENTER] and use the keypad to enter at value of l to 7 seconds and
press [ENTER] agaln to lock in the value. The Scan Delay time allows a
user to reply to one received message before receiving another message.
Use the [7] key to highlight RVERT and press [ENTER]. Use the [A]
or [V] keys to scroll through the revert mode choices (LASTRX. HOME.
and SWITCH) and press [ENTER] to lock in the choice The Revert
Mode selections are SWITCH, the last channel selected by the rotary
switch on top of the radio; LAST RX, the last received channel; and
HOME, the Home channel.
SCAN
DELAY : 7 SEC
’FtVEEtT zSWITCH y.
[m rv A 1
Figure 42. Scan Screen
2-22
EEGEJE OPERATION
Z-ZA HOME Operation Screen.
The HOME Screen has no additional lower-level screens. As shown at
Figure 23. when HOME is highlighted, pressing [ENTER] switches the
transceiver directly to rhe pre—programmed HOME channel, while pressing
[ESC] reverts to the previous Operating mode.
[756m TDWOGRM 7
3 SELECT COVEFlT
il ENCRPT
L: ESCW ' i A ENyT
Rsvéns to Goes directly to
previous operation home channel in
mode operation mode
Figure 23. HOME Operation Screen
2-25 PROGRAM Screen.
To enter the radio program menu structure, select PROGRM on the Main
Programming screen and press [ENTER]. The display will change to the
Password screen shown at Figure 24.
Use the keypad to enter password numbers
l PASSWORD
! ESCl 4 i } ENT
Opens inilial program
screen when correct
password is entered
Figure 24. Password Screen
When the correct password is keyed in and the user presses [ENTER], the
main radlo program screen, shown at Figure 25. is displayed.
OPERATION [SHEER
to move the selection outline. Press [ENTER] to select the outlined tone
or press [ESC] to return to the Select Operation Screen. The selected time
will he overlaid on the current active transmit channel and will be active
for all future transmissions, until a different tone or no tone is selected,
The radio will Open only on receipt of a signal that includes the selected
[one To revert to the pre—programmed squelch value for the selected
channel. move the outline to REVERT and press [ENTER].
i TONE
iN
, ‘, .,
Indicates/ L ESC
morescreens "’ ' ”
present
Figure 21. TONE Select Screen
2-2.3.7 Talkgronp ID (TKGP) Select Screen.
The Talkgroup ID Select screen, shown at Figure 22, allows the user to
transmit a message coded for receipt only by a specific Tulkgroup lD. Use
the [A] lll’ld [V] keys to move the selection outline to one of the pre—
progmmmed IDs. Press [ENTER] to automatically code the next
transmission for the selected Talkgroup ID or press [ESC] to return to the
Select Operation screen.
‘TALKGROUP 1‘1
TALKGROUP 2 l
TALKQBOUP 3 i
771 l
Esqt 7 l A i ,,EjNi
Indicates "
more screens
present
Figure 22. Talkgroup ID Select Screen
24.3.8 Talkamui'idtTKRD).
The last item in the Select menu is a feature that allows diiect radio-tn-
radio communications without the use ofa repeater. Use the [A] rind [V]
keys to tut n Talkaround ON or OFF and press [ENTER].
2-l0
BEIGE! OPERATION
Use the [V] key to scroll to the Scan Priority Channel screen, shown at
Figure 43. This screen allows the operator to deSignaie priority channels
(PRl and PRZ. Highlight either PM or PR2 and press [ENTERL then use
the rotary switch tO select the proper channel and press [ENTER] agam to
lock in the selection.
"SCAN"
P1 = DIG1
P2 = FlFlE D8
,, , ,, vs,
esc i v t A . ENT
Figure 43. Scan Priority
Channel Screen
24.5.5 Scan List.
The Scan List Screen. shown at Figure 44. allows the operator to edit
Scan Lists from the radio channel switch.
EEAN LIST _ f
(1001 ______ i
0,038 _,__
ESC . v ‘DEL' ENT
Figure 44 Scanlist Screen
24.5.6 ChangePasswords.
To change the radio programming password. move the outline on the
Programming Menu screen to PSSWRD and press [ENTER]. The display
will change to the Old Password screen shown at Figure 45.
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OPERATION R C/AL
Figure 45. Old Password Screen
Enter the current password and press [ENTER]. The display will change
to the New Password screen shown at Figure 46
NEW PASSWORD
sscldlb ENTl
Figure 46. New Password Screen
Contmn the new password by pressing [ENTER] und cntcrmg the
password again on the Confirm Password screen shown at Figure 47.
CONFFlM PSWRD
iii I} ENT
EFngure 47. Confirm Password
Screen
2-2.6 Covert
To program the radio's covert mode, select COVERT on the Main
Programming menu screen and press [ENTER]. The display will
change to the Password screen shown at Figure 48,
2-24
WEEK! OPERATION
24.3.4 Message (MSGE) Select Screen.
The Message Select Screen. shown at Figure 19, allows the user to select
a message. from a pre—pmgrammed list of messages. for transmission on
the current transmit channel. Use the [A] and [V] keys to select a
message. Press [ENTER] to send the message or [ESC] to return to the
Select Operation screen,
Indicates ’
more screens
present
Figure 19, Message Select Screen
24.3.5 lD Call (IDCL) Select Screen.
The 1D Cull Select Screen, shown at Figure 20, allows the user to transmlt
it message coded for receipt by a specific user. Use the [A] and [V] keys
to move the selection outline to one of the preprogt'ammed IDs or select
00 to enter a new ID using the radio keypad. Press [ENTERI to code the
next transmission for the selected user (D or press |EsCt to return to the
Select Operations Screen,
ID 01
CAL 02
/4.V 037 W
Indicates", [ ESC ‘ V i A ENT
more screens
present
Figure 20. ID Call Select Screen
24.3.6 TONE Select Screen.
The Tone Select Screen, shown at Figure 21, allows the user to select a
squelch tone (CTCSS or DCS) from the Itst ot put-programmed tones in
the radio to be added to future transmissions. Use the [A] and [V] keys
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OPERATION [SEC-3GB
24.3.1 ZONE Select Screen.
The Zone Select Screen, showu at Figure la, allows the user to select
another zone of channels, in addition to the three ple"selection highlighted.
Wt KEY FILL "
SELECT KEY
K>O1 - KEY01
ID lv'IAlr—zriir
Figure 61,1(ey Tag Screen
in this example, 01 is the key position (0146) in the radio, KEYl is an
alphanumeric tag (of up to 8 characters) for the key, Use the [A] or [V]
keys to scroll through the available lists ol‘ keys. Press [ENTl to select the
slot to load the new key or press MD] to advance to the Key ID screen
shown at Figure 62
KVL R’EYfilW'
SELECT KEY
KID>01-000,Q
5 TAG v i A ENT
‘ Figure 62. Key lD Screen
In this example, 0] is the key position in the radio, 0000 is a four-digit
hexadecimal key Identification code. Press {TAG} to return to the Key
Tag Screen. Pressmg [ENT] at either screen will advance the user to the
key transfer screen shown at Figure 63,
W'WA’ITIWFOFT'Hi l
KEY TRANSFER
K = 01 - KEY01
, ESC . ‘
Tigiire 63. Key Translerrs‘creen
The key transfer will not occur until the FTP swttch on the KVL device
is pressed (see paragraph 2-42). Press [ESC] to return to the Key Tag or
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R‘A CA‘L OPERATION
CHAPTER 2
OPERATION
2-1 RADIO OPERATIONS.
2-1.1 Standby Default Display Screen.
On “in! power—up. the radio momentarily displays the radio title. the
software version number, and the DSP version number. After a few
seconds, this display is replaced by the default standby display screen
shown at Figure 5. The display includes a battery “fuel gauge" indicator,
a transmit power indicator, an encryption mode indicator, in channel type
designator, n Repeater or Talk around mode icon, and two different
display labels and alternative identification icons for the two labels.
a CHARACTER ALPHA—NUMERlC LAEFL
* 7 774 7 BATYERV
‘/ viii “FUELGAUGE”
ALTE VE
meningiginon <4 ’Z R EG |0N 5 H
lCONS (Nate Drilling ir//
wounding!) means C FIRE l
the Eilimlelislll 7A 7,
the Scan Lisl) rvv-n M 0-1“ m l
newsman cnmnrt rncnwnou TX in» PowEn
M095 ml)” 1er DESIGNATOR on
Outline indicates inai selective
squelch IS active lot that channel
Figure 5. Detault Display Screen
The available Channel Type Designutors are:
- Aw - Analog wide channel spacing
- An — Analog narrow channel spacing
- DG , Digital
If the Channel Type Designator is outlined, some form of selective squelch
is active for thal channel.
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1-5.4 Initializing the radio
After connecting the battery and the antenna, turn the OnlOff/Volume
swttch to ON. The radio performs a Power-On Self Test (POST) and
gives a short mediumpitched tone to indicate PASS, Then use the switch
to set the volume to a comfortable level. Verify and change programming
as described in Chapter 2 “OPERATIO ".
1-5.4.1 Choosing a Channel.
The Default Display Screen. shown at Figure 5. shows the current zone
and channel. To quickly select a different channel in the selected zone,
rotate the channel selector knob to one of the other lb rare-programmed
channels. To change zones, either program one of the side keys or the
three-position toggle switch or use tlte SELECT menu,
15.4.2 Transmitting a Voice Message.
Press the PTT on the side of the radio Hold the unit approximately srx
inches from your mouth and speak in a clear voice.
16.4.3 Receiving a Voice Message.
Release the FIT to listen. Use the PC Programmer or the radio Program
menu (see Section 2.2)to set/adjust the squelch level and set CTCSS tones.
DCS variables . NACS, Talkgroup le, arid/oi Unit IDs, as required.
1-12
EMBED OPERATION
Key lD screen without loading the key. If the key is loaded successfully
the Key Data Updated Screen shown at Figure 64 will appear.
f" gsficfEfif ”i
1 KEY DATA
Figure “ifeyiDntaililpdated 7
Screen
if the key transfer does not work (key data seems to be corrupted or the
key is invalid), the Key Load Failure SCICCIL shown at Figure 65, will
appear. Press [ENT] to go back to the Key Tag or Key ID screen.
FAlLURE
KEY DATA NOT
, UPDATED
1 ENT
fl Figure ssfiie'y LoacTFaiiure "
Setcen
2-4.2 KVL Device Operation.
To transfer a key to the radio from a KVL device the device must be
turned on and have key data loaded into the key positions Select a key
position using the keypad (key positions are 0—9 and AF). After pressing
the key position (i.e., “9"), ensure that “ READY“ appears on the KVL
Device LCD, If "ERASED" appears. that key position is empty and
cannot be used. To transfer a key to the ”flux press the l’TT switch on the
side of the KVL device, If the KVL can communicate with the radio the
term “PASSED" should appear in the LCD. lf“l"AlLF, upper . check
the cable connections to both the radio and the KVL chlcc and ensure
that the radio is expecting a key transfei. If the connections are correct,
the keyfill cable may be defective. Try using another keyfill cable to
discover if that 15 the problem. The KVL device will show “PASSED‘
even if the key passed to the radio is found to be defective and cannot be
loaded into the radio, To exit from the KVL Key Fill screens and return
to normal operations. disconnect the keyfill cable from the radio,
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Figure 4. Battery ConnecliOn
1-53 Connecting lhe (optional) audio accessnry.
The audio accessory is connected to the radio through a b-pm lnnle
connector lhal clips on to radio side conneclm. To mulch, align the
keyway an the cable connector (female) will! the lab on the radm
connector and push Ihe cable conneelor slralghI unto the radio cunnecmr.
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1-4.1 Key fill.
Key fill 15 accomplished through the radio side connector using the PC
Programmer or a Motorola ® DES/DES-XL Key Variable Loader (KVL).
The PC Programming cable or DES Encryption Keyfill cable is used to
load the keys. The radio can store up to 16 cryptographic encryption keys.
The secure radio can retain encrypliun keys a minimum of 45 seconds
after battery removal. If there is a loss of battery power for more than
seven (7) minutes all keys will be zeroized.
l-4.2 Algorithms.
The radio is capable of hosting two algorithms: Single-Bit Cipher
Feedback (SBCF) DES (compatible with Motorola) 25 kHz channels and
Project 25 output feedback DES l25 kHz channels. These algorithms are
selectable on a channelebyrchannel basis.
I-4.3 Zeroization.
The radio can immediately zemize all encryption keys through the manual
panic zeroizc control. Paniozeroization can be accomplished by first
pressing and holding the side panel top sollrkey and then pressing the
emergency push button. The radio can also mrotze all encryption keys,
or can selectively Zier'oize individual encryption keys, through the
programming menu. The emergency key can also be programmed. using
the PC Programmer, to panic zeroize all encryption keys.
1-5 PREPARATION FOR USE.
1-5.1 Connecting the battery.
The battery is connected to the radio by a simple twist—lock mechanism
that motes the top of the battery to the bottom of the radio, as shown at
Figure 4
1.5.2 Connecting the antenna.
The antenna is connected to the radio through an SMA connector on top
of the radio (see Figure 2). To attach, screw the antenna clockWIse onto
the connector.
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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE
3-1 GENERAL.
This chapter provides operator maintenance instructions for the Racal 25
Portable radio. This includes troubleshooting, and removal/replacement
procedmes.
3-2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
Table 5 contains the Operator Troubleshooting Guide.
Table 5. Operator Troubleshooting Guide
Probable Cause Corrective Action
Radio does not - Battery not ~ Remove and |'c—tnsltt—ll—\
operate properly battery
connected
' Battery dcad ' Replace battery __|
Radio cannot - Radios set to c Set radios to the same
communicate different RX/l‘x frequencies
with other radio frequencies (can clone from a
users in clear master radio).
mode
' Radios have ~ Program the some
different DCS/ receive and tiansmit
CTCSS/NAC/ DCS/CTCSS/NAC/
TALKGROUP TALKGROUP ID
ID codes codes in all radios 4
Background ' Other users m‘E ' Program receive and
noise or other using the same transmit C’I'CSS/
traffic on radio frequency DCS/ NAC codes In
all radios
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MAINTENANCE RWCA I-
matte...“
Limited talk Obstacles (heavy - Move away from the
range foliage or obstructions; increase
buildings) are radio/antenna height,
obstructing the if possible.
signal
Battery power is - Check battery “fuel
low gauge" while pressing
P'I‘T; replace battery if
low,
Radio display Operational error Check for low battery
flashes ERROR in the radio power - see above.
message Turn the radio off,
then back on
Radio display Crypto alarm in Press PTT to clear
flashes ALARM the radio alarm, check that an
message encryption key is
loaded into selected
crypto position
3-3 REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES -
OPERATOR.
The first step for any removejreplace procedure is to power down the
equipment. The operator can remove and replace only a limited number
of external components » battery, antenna, and audio accessory.
Removal/replacement procedures that can be performed by the operator
are given in the followtng paragraphs.
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1-3.1.4 Talk Group 105.
Talk Group ID is a selective digital calling ID which is used to group users
into functional teams. It is similar to NACs. but are more specific in
application. A radio can be programmed to teceive ONLY digital signals
with the correct code.
1-3.2 Receiver Characteristics.
l-3.2.1 Receiver Performance.
The receiver is capable of demodulating a single-channel FM carrier using
either conventional 25 kHz FM, C4FM, or binary frequency shift keying
(FSK). The receiver demodulates analog or digital voice and data signals
The radio can receive clear messages while operating in secute mode and
secure messages while in the clear mode. if encryption is enabled
l-3.2.2 ReceiveSquelclt.
There are five types of squelch operation:
- Noise - The receiver is activated on any recognizable analog or
digital signal.
~ Analog Selective CTCSS or DCS ~ The receiver is activated on
any analog signal that has the correct CTCSS tone or DCS
variable.
- Digital Network Access Code - The receiver is activated on any
recognizable digital signal that has the correct NAC.
- Digital NAC and Talk Group ID — The receiver is activated on
any recognizable digital signal that has both the correct NAC and
Talk Group ID.
- Digital NAC, Talk Group ID. and Unit ID - All voice ti affic is
muted except for that which is explicitly addressed to the tlnll.
Only digital signals that contain the correct NAC. talkgmup, and
unit ID Wlll be received.
1-4 COMMUNICATION SECURITY.
The handheld radio is capable of secure communication by means of Type
3 software-based encryption, and is fully compatible With any radio using
Project 25 DES encryption. When the radio is operating in secure mode.
the transmission of all tone squelch signals is disabled.
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14.3.3 Antenna Connector.
The antennas screw into a Sub—Miniature series A (SMA) female
connector located on rhe top of the radio.
14.3.4 Battery Connector.
The battery Connector is a reliable. long—wearing, easily-operated. twrst-
lock connector mechanism located on the bottom of the radio.
1-3 TRANSCEIVER CHARACTERISTICS.
The radio covers a frequency range of l36-t74 MHz. in tuning steps of
2.5 or 5 kHz. with a selectable channel bandwidth of 12.5, or 25 kHz.
1-11 Transmitter Characteristics.
1-3.1.l TransmitterOutpnt.
The tr ansmrtrer output consists of a single channel frequency modulated
(FM) carrier using either conventional 25 kliz FM modulation or 12.5
kllz Compatible 4vlevel FM (CAFM). The signal source is analog or
digitized voice or data signals
1-3.1.2 Transmit Squelch Tones.
The radio can be programmed to transmit standard Continuous Tone
Controlled Squeleh System (CTCSS) tones or Digital Coded Squelch
(DCS) variables superimposed on the analog transmit signal. These tones
can he used to reduce interference from other traffic and background
electronic noise because the radio can be programmed to receive ONLY
signals with these tones superimposed. The radio can also be programmed
to disable the squelch function using one of the three programmable side
keys.
14.1.3 Network Access Codes.
The radio can be programmed to transmit digital Network Access Codes
(NAC) with the Project 25 digital transmit signal. These codes can be
used to eliminate interference from other traffic and background electronic
noise because the radio can be programmed to receive ONLY signals with
the correct code.
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3-3.l Antenna RemovaVReplacement.
To remove and replace the antenna:
~ Disconnect the antenna from the antenna connector (See Figure
2) at the top of the radio by grasping the antenna at the base,
turning counterclockwise until unthreaded and pulling the
antenna from the connector.
- Replace the antenna with a known good antenna, Turn antenna
clockwise to thread it into positron.
3-32 Battery RemovaVReplacement.
To remove and replace the battery:
. CAUTION
—
TURN OFF the Rfldto POWER before removing the battery by
strung the ON/OFF/VOLUME switch to OFF/103mm. Failure to
do so can result in (arr ufkeyflll (lam.
- Disconnect the battery from the radio by pushing the battery latch
(see Figure 4) down away from the radio, grasping the battery in
one hand and the radio in the other, turning the battery one—half
turn, and pulling the battery away from the radio.
' Replace the removed battery with a known good battery.
Connect the battery to the hand held radio by lirst placing the top
of the battery perpendicular to the bottom of the radio with the
center of the battery top aligned with the center of the battery
bottom, Turn the battery oitc~hall Iiirn until the latch on the side
of the radio looks into place.
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3-33 Audio Accessory Removal/Replacement.
To remove and replace the audio accessory:
3-4
Disconnect the audio accessory from the audio accessory
connector by disengaging the latch and tilting the connector
slightly towards the other end while pulling it away from the
radio.
To replace the audio accessory. first align the keyway on the
accessory cable connector with the tab on the inside of the radio
connector. Press the accessory cable directly onto the radio
connector.
RIA C A ‘L INTRODUCTION
1-2.2 Indicators.
l-ZlJ quuld Crystal Display (LCD).
The Racal 25 Portable has an 30 x 32 pixel LCD that uses both characters
and graphics to provide the operator with radio operating information
The display provides hacklighring for nighttime operation,
1-2.2.2 LED Status Indicator.
Operating status is visually indicated by a three color LED that is viewable
from both the top and front of the radio. The LED indicator lights and
their corresponding operating status are shown in Table I,
Table I. LED Status Indicators
Indicator Operating status
Red Transmit
Green Receive carrier present (clear)
Green flashing Receive carrier present (encrypted)
Red flashing Low Battery
14.2.3 Audible Tones.
The radio has several audible tones that are activated by states of
operation or radio faults Signal Tones are described in Appendix C.
1-23 Connectors.
The radio connectors are shown in Figure 2.
I-2.3.1 Side Connector.
The side connector IS an lS~pin connector located on the right side of the
radio. This connector is used for multiple functions. including PC
Programming. keyfill. cloning, and audio accessory attachment.
14.3.2 Side Connector Assembly.
An audio adapter assembly that allows several audio accessories to be
connected to the radio srde connector
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1-2i1.6 Emergency Push Button.
The Emergency switch is activated by the operator for emergency calling.
Once activated, the emergency condition remains active until it is cleared
by a different means, such as turning off the radio. When the radio's
emergency mode is activated’ an emergency message is broadcast over the
Emergency channel. There are two programmable audio (full alert and
silent) and display modes (alert and silent) that are activated when the
radio is in emergency mode. Full Alert is an emergency mode where
EMERGENCY flashes on the radio display and an audio tone is sounded.
Silent shows nothing in the display and has no audio tone This button can
also be programmed by the PC Programmer. to zeroize encryption keys.
I-2.1.7 16 Button Keypad.
The radio includes a lo-button conductive rubber keypad, shown at
Figure 3, with tactile feedback on the front panel. The keypad provides
adjustable bucklighting tor nighttime viewing. The function of the four
keys on the top row are indicated on the bottom line of the display. The
remaining keys correspond to a standard l2 button DTMF keypad.
Figure 3. Racal 25 Portable Keypad
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CHAPTER 4
SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS LIST
4-1 PARTS LIST.
The Parts List shows the complete radio system diVided into main groups.
The main groups are broken down into assemblies. subassemblies, and
details. In general‘ the assemblies and parts installed at the time the end
item was manufactured are listed and identified in the manual.
4-1.1 Figure and Index Numbers
This column lists the figure and index number of each part illustrated in
the related figure. The index numbers are in numerical sequence and
identify each part number shown in the related t’igiirc,
44.2 Part Number.
This column lists the manufacturer's part number, including dash numbers.
assigned to each part
4-13 Description.
This column contams the description of all items appearing on the Parts
List. The indentation headed "I" through "7" consists of the contractor‘s
drawing title. Description contains modifiers necessary to identify the
particular item.
44.4 Units Per Assembly.
This column contains the number of units required per assembly and/or
subassembly. It more than one assembly is required, the total number of
assemblies is listed.
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4-2 ESD SENSITIVE DEVICES.
This equipment conrains parts and assemblies that are sensitive to damage
by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
4-3 SPECIFICATIONS.
Physical characteristics of the Racal 25 radio are shown in Table 6.
Table 6. Ph sical Characterlstlcs
m—m
RF Power Output Programmable on a channel by Channel basis
to 0.1, 0,5, l, 2 or 5 watts, limited to 1.5 W
maxrmum when using alkaline batteries;
even if it is set to 2W or SW.
Current Drain
Standby : 100 mA nominal
Receive : lOO - 350 mA nominal.
depending on volume setting.
Transmit : 500 — 1.500 mA nominal,
dei ndm_ on rower settin-
~30°C (42°F) to +60°C (140°F)
Operating
Tem-erature
Storage 540°C (—40”F) to +85°C (185"F)
Tem-erttture
Relative Humidity
95% non—condensing relative humidity
throughout its operating temEeratnre range
2 meters
lmmersrbiltty
4-2
Elm INTRODUCTION
l ‘ Side connector
Programmable 3~pcsltlon
' ’ lumlnn keys 4, toggle switch
PTT Emergency
ON/OFF/
, switch switch
1 anume swtlch
lS-pustlton
channel select
“ Programmable
lunctten key
, Antenna
3'00lw LED mnnector
Figure 2, Radio Controls and Connectors
14.1.4 Push-Tn-Talk (PTT) Swilch.
The PIT switch is located on the left side of the radio.
1-2. 1.5 Three Programmable Function Side Keys.
Three programmable side keys are located on the left side nf the radio. two
above and one below the PTT swrtch. These keys can be programmed.
using the PC Programmer, for Backlight dim/bright/ol'f, Encryption on/
oil“. Scan List add/delete, Keypad Disable, Monitor (squelch Adjust) on/
off, Scan on/priorily/off, Signal Strength Meter on/otT, T alkaround tun/oft",
Home Channel. Audible Tones 01110", Next Zone, Open Mictophone,
Previous Channel, and Disabled,
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1-117 Vehicle Charging Cable.
The vehicle charger cable is used to power the radio from a vehicle
cigarette lighter. One end of the cable terminates in a cigarette lighter
adapter. the other and attaches to a “cup“ that fits over the battery contacts
on the radio
1-1.8 PC Programmerl
The PC Programmer consists of a Windows 95/98/NT compatible
snflwure program and an 125-232 compatible cable ihat connects from it
computer serial port to the radio side connector to load the radio with its
operating parameters. A separate User's Guide is included with the PC
Programmer.
1-2 CONTROLS, INDICATORS, & CONNECTORS.
1-11 Controls.
The handheld radio contiols. shown at Figure 2, consist of the following:
a 16 channel quick select rotary knobt on OnIOffIVoIUme control knob, a
3 position programmable toggle switch. 3 programmable function side
keys. an emergency push button, a PTT swttch, and a 16 button keypad.
l-2.l.1 3 Position Toggle Switch.
The three position toggle switch located on top of the indie can be
programmed for Encryption enabled/disabled, Zone Select, Scan
oii/piioi'in/off, High/Low Powci. Tatknround, Monitor onloff. and
Disabled.
l-2.l.2 16 Channel Quick Select Rotary Knob.
The Channel Select switch located on top of the radio allows the operator
to rapidly svviIch between [6 different preselected Channels
14.1.3 OnIOII'IVolume Knob.
The OnIOff/Volume knob, located on top of the radio, is a lG-position
mechanical switch The first position is “On/Off", the second position is
“On With Speaker Off“, the remaining positions are used for increasing
volume levels
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4-4 ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT.
Accessory equipment that is not provided with the standard iadiO is listed
in Table 7.
Table 7. Accessory Equipment
, Descrlptlontt Application
|_CIoning cable 4500153-501 Allows the cloning (transf ) of
programming information from
‘ one ladll) to another
PC Programmer
MA6941C Loads programming into the
radio from a PC. It includes
Software, manual, and ti cable
SingleUniI 1600426-1 Recharges one battery nt zi
Battery Charger timer
Six-Unit Battery 16004263 Echarge up to six batteries at
Charger (AC) once, in an Office envuonmcnt.
S -Unit Battery 160042672 Recharge up to six hiltlelles at
Charger (ACfDC) L— —_| once, under field conditions.
Surveillance 16004974 Eai‘piece and wiiiiig home—ss—1
Harness 3—wire, tan with tin tiiidio connector for
1600A97—2 covert use of ihe radio
3-wirc, black
160049773
Z-wire. tan
16004974
2-wire. black J
_'_
Wireless Earpiece 16004974: Inductively coupled earpiece
worn inside the ear
4»3
Audio Transducer
Flexible Open-
Ear Insert
Vehicle Charger
Clip
Description ‘
Application
1600497-5 Part of surveillance harness;
transmits a signal between the
radio and the earpiece.
1600497-7 Part of surveillance harness;
sound tube.
1600497—8 Part of surveillance harness;
voice tube attachment to ear,
2100410501 Plugs into vehicle cigarette
lighter to charge the battery.
AC Adapter
Alkaline battery
AA Battery
Caselte
Audio Adapter
Assembly
DES Encryption
2100411—511 Adapter used to plug charger
dip into AC wall outlet.
16004694 External audio accessory.
4101170-501 Non—rechargeable battery.
410117l7501 Reusable case for disposable
commercral alkaline batteries.
Allows audio accessories to
attach to radio side connector.
4101179-501
3500459-501 Allows the loading of DES
encryption keys through the
Keyfill Cable
Nylon Bug
Leathger 13 g
AA Battery
Caseite
44
side connector
160046771 A harness-type support for the
radio.
1600467-2 A harness—type support for the
radio.
4101171-501 Reusable case for disposable
commercial alkaline batteries
RACW‘L INTRODUCTION
that tracks the charge remaining in the battery. The battery can hold a
charge of 1.5 Ampere Hours (AH) and can provide over eight hours oi
battery life at the 5 watt transmit power level with an 90 5:5 Standby:
Receive:Transmit (Stby:Rx:Tx) duty cycle In addition to the standard
rechargeable battery. there is also available a sealed nonrechargeable
alkaline battery pack and a reusable battery case that holds eight (8)
nonrechargeable AA-size alkaline batteries. When the alkaline battery
pack is used. the radio limits the maximum RF power to the nominal
power of the 2W setting
I-1.4 Battery Chargers.
There are three available chargers a single-unit charger and a six—unit
charger that operate from 90 to 265 Volts, Alternating Current (VAC), 50
to 400 Hz; and a six-unit charger that operates on 10 to 32 Volts. Direct
Current (VDC) input power, in addition to the AC supply. All ol‘ the
battery chargers are capable of recharging the lithium ion battery to full
charge in 3 hours. The Chargers monitor charge current, temper attire, and
voltage to prevent improper charging. Indicator Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDS) on the chargers provide status. The chargers can also charge the
battery while it is attached to the radio, With the radio turned On or Off.
If the radio is turned On. the battery can be charged while the radio is in
the receive mode, or in the transmit mode at output power up to IW. The
battery “fuel gauge" is not coriect while the battery is charging The fuel
gauge will refresh 30 seconds after the radio is removed from the charger
1-1.5 Surveillance Harness.
The surveillance harness allows covert operation of the radio. The harness
operates via an inductively-coupled wireless earpiece, a microphone
capable of being hidden in the wearer‘s shirt orjacket, and a single button,
Pushnn Number Descn lion Ass!
66 1 16004634 Antenna 1364 74 MHZ Standard 1
66 2 4101256-501 Uml Assy Racal 25 Pombh l
66 3 41011067501 Battery Rwhargeablc, Luhium ion 1
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CONTENTS
Channel Programming Screen (5 of S) .......... 2- 20
Channel Programming Screen (6 of8) . . . . . , 2 20
Channel Programming Screen (7 of 8) . . . 2—20
Channel Programming Screen (8 U”) A . r . A . 2—2I
Channel booked Screen . . . . 2-21
Phone Screen 2-22
Scan Screen . . 4 2-22
2—23
2—23
Scan Priority Channel Screen .
Scanlisl Screen . , .
Old Password Screen . . 2-24
New Password Screen . , . . 2-24
Confirm Password Screen . . r . 2-24
Password Screen 4 . , . . , 2-24
Covert Program Screen (I of 2) 4 2—25
Coveri Program Screen (2 at 2) , . . . 2—25
Password Screen ............ . v 2-27
Encryption ProgrammingScreen .......... . . 2-27
Key Selection Screen . 2-27
Zeroize Keys Screen . . 2-28
Send Radio Screen . . . 2-28
Send and Receive Radio Screens . v , 2—29
Cloning in Progress Screen . 2-29
Cloning Error Screen 4 . . 2-30
Zone Cloning Screen . 2—30
Send Radio Screen . . 2—3I
Key Tag Screen , , 2-32
Key ID Screen . . . . , 2—32
Key Transfer Screen . . 2—32
Key Data Updated Screen v v , . 2-33
Key Load failure Screen . . . . . 2-33
Racal 25 Portable Radio r . , . . . . . 4- 6
Racal 25 Portable Transceiver (410i 126- 501) ...... 4-8
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LIST OF FIGURES
Racal 25 Portable Radio .......
Radio Controls and Connectors .
Racal 25 Portable Keypad ........
Battery Connection . ,,,,,,, . . .
Default Display Screen .
SCAN Operation Screen
Receive Screen ..... . . . . .
Alternate Receive Screen (Frequency Display) .
Squelch Adjust Screen ........
Main Menu Screen . t . .
Menu Disabled Screen ‘
SCAN Programming Menu
SELECT Operation Screen (1 of 3) ........
SELECT Operation Screen (2 of 3) . . t . . 27
SELECT Operation Screen (3 of 3) t , 2-7
ZONE Select Screen , . . . . 278
BANK Select Screen
PHONE Select Screen .
Message Select Screen ‘ . ,
1D Call Select Screen .. .
TONE Select Screen . . .
Talkgmup ID Select Screen . .
HOME Operation Screen . . r r
Password Screen ........ .
Main Programming Screen ,
invalid Password Screen .
BacklightControl Screen . .
Display Appearance Screen .........
HOME Channel Designation Screen , . 2-15
EMERGENCY Channel Designation Screen . . r , . 2-16
Pie/De Emphasis, TX inhibit and Repeater Delay
Screen .......................... l. 2—l7
Channel Programming Screen (1 of 8)
Channel Programming Screen (2 of 8)
Channel Programming Screen (3 of 8) , .
Channel Programming Screen (4 of 8) ........... 219
51mm DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX A
DEFINITIONS
- A Sgan Mod; - The radio will scan for and open a carrier regardless of
CTCSS, DCS, Or Digltal 1D,
- Bank , A Bank is a group of zones. There are four (4) Banks per 1:1ch0
and each Bank can contain up to 16 zones,
- Channel — A channel is memory location with defined: receive, transmit,
squelch. modulation, and power settings, There are 256 channels per
radio.
-§ ham; Scan - Will scan all “scan list" channels in a given 16channel
zone. The scan starts on the Home Channel, checks each channel in the
Scan Plan, returns to the Home channel, and then scans each channel in
the Scan Plan
ulti Ie Fre ' TMF - DTMF is a signaling scheme
used by the telephone system in which two voice band tones are generated
for each keypad key press
- g lohgi Sggrgh- Global Search will scan all channels programmed into
the radio regardless of scan plan designation.
' Milli - The amount of time the radio will stay on it channel
picked up during scan before the radio goes back into Scan mode.(0 - 90
seconds).
- Network ficcesS Code (NAC — Selective squelch for the radio's digital
mode. NACs are used to eliminate interference from other traffic and
background norse
- E; grity 1 Scan , Allows the priority channel to be sampled during
scanning. receive Of an active channel, or standby. Activny on the priority
channel will override all other modes except emergency
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DEFINITIONS
- Priority 2 Scan - Allows the secondary channel to be sampled in a sxmilar
fashion to the priority channel. This channel can be reassigned to the
active receive channel.
- Priority Revert Channel — When the PTT is pressed during\following a
priority message. this is the transmit channel to which the radio will revert.
- can Delay - The amount of time (0 - 7 seconds) that the scanner dwells
on an active receive channel after the carrier has dropped. This prevents
another message from being received before a response can he made to rhe
received message.
' 53411192131 . Ifthe PTT interrupts the Scan Delay timer, the Sean Reply
timer (0 - 20 seconds) resets to allow time for a reply.
- mun - A group of channels in a zone that have been desrgnated as
active scan list channels. Channels can be added/deleted from the scan list
using the radio keyboard or the PC Programmer.
- Waning — Direct radio—to—radio communication, r.e.. without the use
of a repeater.
- Talk Group ID — A selective calling ID code used to group users into
funcrional teams.
- Zone — A zone is a group of channels 3 zones can be selected by the
toggle or 16 zones by the front panel keyboard. There are 16 Zones per
radio and each Zone can contain up to 16 channels.
- ZQDS SEED L's; - A group of Zones in a Bank that have been designated
as active scan list zones. Zones can he added/deleted from the scan list
usrng the radio keyboard or the PC Programmeri
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CONTENTS
.. 2—11
. 2-13
2-17
2-22
2-22
2-25 PROGRAM Screen,
2—2.5.l Global Programming. ..
2—2.5.2 Channel Programming Screen. . .
2-2.5.3 Phone. . 4 ‘
2-2.S.4 Scani
2-2.5.5 Scan List ........... . . . 2-23
2-2.5.6 Change Passwords . 2—23
2-26 Covert ............... . . i 2-26
2-27 Encryption .......... . . i 2-26
2-2.7.I Encrypted Operation. . 2-26
2—2.7.2 Encryption Programming . 2—27
2-3 RADIO CLONING . . ... ‘ 2-28
2 3. 1 Radio Cloning 2-29
2 3 2 Zone Cloning... 2—31
2- 4 KVL KEY LOADING OPERATIONS. , . . 2—31
2—4.1 Key Fill ............... ... ....2-32
2.4.2 KVL Device Operation. . . . ........ 2—33
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE
3—1 GENERAL ...................................... 3—1
3- 2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3-1
3 3 REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES- oeekAToR 3 2
3- 3 1 Antenna Removal/Replacement. 3- 3
3- 3.2 Battery Removal/Replacement 3 3
3—33 Audio Accessory Removal/Replacement . . 3—4
CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS LIST
4—1 PARTS LIST ..................................... 4—1
4-141 Figure and Index Number, ‘ . . , . 4—1
4-1.2 Part Number. . . 4-1
4—13 Description. . . . . . . 4—1
4-14 Units Per Assembly ....... . . 4—1
4—2 ESD SENSITIVE DEVICES. 4—2
4-3 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . , . , . 4—2
4-4 ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT ....................... 4-3
APPENDIX A DEFINITIONS
APPENDIX 8 GLOSSARY
APPENDIX C SIGNAL TONES
CONTENTS BEBE!!!
1-4 COMMUNICATION SECURITY . .
l-4.1 Key fill. .........
1-41 Algorithms. .
1-43 Zeroization. . . .
1-5 PREPARATION FOR USE , 1-10
1-5. 1 Connecting the battery. . 1—10
15.2 Connecting the antenna. 1-11
1-53 Connecting the (optional) audio accessory. . . 1-11
15.4 Initializing the radio. ....... l-ll
Iv5.4.l Choosing a Channel. . . . l-ll
l-5.4 2 Transmitting a Voice Message. , 1-11
1-5 4.3 Receiving a Voice Message .......... 1-11
CHAPTER 2 OPERATION
2—1 RADIO OPERATIONS ..... . ............. 21
2-1.1 Standby Default Display Screen . . ..... 2-l
2-1 .2 Channels, Zones' and Banks.
2121 Channels. .
2—12 2 Zones. .
2-123 Banks. ,
2-1., Operation Screens. . . 2-3
2—l 3.1 SCAN Operation Screen . 2-3
2-132 RECEIVE Screen ........ 2-4
24.3 3 SQUELCH ADJUST Screen . 2-5
272 RADIO PROGRAMMING. . . . 2-5
2-21 MENU Enable/Disable. . . . 2—5
2-21 SCAN Programming Menu . . 2-6
2—2} SELECT Operation Screen. . . 2-7
2-2.3.l ZONE Select Screen. . , 2—8
2-23 2 BANK Select Screen, . . . 2-8
2-23} Phone (Pl-ION) Select Screen. . . . . . . . 2-8
2-2 3 4 Message (MSGE) Select Screen. . 2-9
22.3.5 1D Call (IDCL) Select Screen. 2—9
24.3.6 TONE Select Screen. . . 2-9
2-2.3.7 Talkgroup ID (TKGP) Se eLt creen. . . . 2-10
2-233 Talkaround (TKRD). . , . . . . 2-10
2-2 4 HOME Operation Screen. ..... . . . . . . . 2-1]
ii
C4FM
CAI
CCA
CTCSS
CVSD
DCS
DES
DSP
DTMF
ESD
FM
FSK
kbps
kHz
LCD
LED
MHz
NAC
PC
POST
P’I‘T
RF
RXNAC
SCB F
SMA
TXNAC
VAC
VDC
GLOSSA RY
APPENDIX B
GLOSSARY
Ampere Hour
Compatible 4-level Frequency Modulation
Common Air Interface
Circuit Card Assembly
Continuous Tone Controlled Squclch System
Continuously Variable Slape Delta Modulation
Digital Coded Squelch
Digital Encryption Standard
Digital Signal Processing
Dual Tone Multiple Frequency
Electrostatic Discharge
Frequency Modulated/Frequency Modulation
Frequency Shift Keying
Hem,
kilobiis per second
kiloHertz
Liquid Crystal Display
Light Emitting Diode
MegaHertz
thwork Access COdt:
Personal Computer
Power-On Self Test
Push-TO-Talk
Radio Frequency
Receive
Receive Network Access Code
Single-Bit Cipher feedback
Sub-Miniature series A
Transmit
Transmit Network Access Code
Volts. Allernating Current
Volts, Direct Current
Watts
B—l
B—2
GLOSSARY
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Rm 1C“! ll. CONTENTS
1‘ng PA “E
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-l SYSTEM DESCRIPTION. . . . . . l-l
1-l.1 Handheld Radio. 1-1
1-12 Antenna . 1—2
1-13 Battery. . 1~2
1-1.4 Battery Chargers . . . 1-2
1-15 Surveillance Harness . 1-3
l-1.6 Cloning Cable .. . ........... 1-3
l-1.7 Vehicle Charging Cable . . 1—3
l-1.8 Radio Programmer ....... . . . 1—3
1-2 CONTROLS. INDICATORS, & CONNECTORS ,,,,,,,,, 1—3
1-21 Controls ........................ 1-3
l-2.1.l 3 Position Toggle Switch . ,. . 1-4
1—212 16 Channel Quick Select Rotary Knob 1-4
1—2.1 3 ON/OFFNolume Knob ............ 14
1-214 Push To- Talk (PTT) Switch . 1-4
1-215 Three Programmable Function Side Keys 1-4
1-216 Monitor function . . . . 1—4
1—2 1.7 Emergency Push Burton 1—5
1—218 IGButton Keypad . .
1—22 Indicators . . . . .
1—2.2.1 Liquid Crystn lsp ay (LCD) ................ 1-6
12.2.2 LED Status Indicator . . . 1-6
l—2.2.3 Audible Tones ........
1—2.3 Connectors. .. .. . . .
1-2.3.1 Side Connector .
1—7
1—2.3.2 External Audio Connector . 1-7
1—2. 3. 3 Antenna Connector 1-7
I —.2 3. 4 Battery Connector . . . . 1-7
1-3 TRANSCEIVER CHARACTERISTICS . 7
1—3 I Transmitter Characteristics. 8
1—11 1 Transmitter Output. . . 8
1-3. I .2 Transmit Squelch Tones. 8
1-313 Network Access Codes, . 8
1-314 Talk Group iDs. ...... 8
1—32 Receiver Characteristics . -8
l-3.2.1 Receiver Performance. —8
13.2.2 Receive Squelch. . , 1 . . . . -9
[EMS SIGNAL TONES
APPENDIX C
SIGNAL TONES
TONE SIGNAL CAUSE
Brichow-Pilched Invalid key is pressed,
Failed POST Radio fails POST.
Transmil limeuul
interrupts PTTr
Transmit Timeout
Warning
Empty Channel
Warning
No Rx/Tx frequencies
programmed for lhe
channel.
Transmission iime is
exceeded and the PTT
is still pressed.
PTT is pressed with
aciivity on li'iinsmii
channel
Transmil Timeout
Timed Out
Steady Low-Pilched
Transmit Inhibit
Invalid Mode N0 programmed dflld
an selecled channel,
Radio booked Radio locks afier lhi ee
consecutive wrong
password attempis.
Brief Medium‘
Pitched
Key Press Vilhd key press is
accepted by (he rudm.
Radio passed POST.
Passed POST
Clear Voice being
received.
I'TT Sidetnne
SIGNAL TONES BEIGE!!!
Repealed Medium~
Pitched
Emergency Call the emergency button
State is pressed
Key Error ncryption is selected
but no key is present
Brief Hi gh—Pitched Low Battery Battery current falls
below a preset value
Repealed High individual Call
Pitched
An individual Call is
received.
C-2
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The Racal 25 Portable Radio is a portable, handheld.
battery operated radio capable of providing both
secure and non-secure communications. lmmersible
and weighing only 16 oz., the radio operates in the
136-174 MHZ Frequency Modulation (FM) band
with adjustable Radio Frequency (RF) power output
up to 5 Watts. The Racal 25 Portable conforms to
the Project 25 Common Air Interface (CAI). A
display and keypad provide easy programming and
feature selection for the 256 available channels, The
mdio has a separate intemal speaker and microphone
for improved audio fidelity. A side connector is
available for radio-to~radio cloning, programming
from a personal computer (including key fill), and
incorporating software upgrades. A clip-on side
connector is provided for external audio accessories,
The Racal 25 Portable radio uses Digital Signal
Processing (DSP) and microprocessor control for
easy evolution towards advanced capabilities,
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This device made under license under one or more of the
following US. Patents: 5,164,966; 5,146,497; 5,185,795;
4,636,791; 4,590,473; 5,185,796; 5,148,482; 5,271,017;
5,377,229; 4,833,701; 4,972,460.
The IMBETM voice coding technology embodied in this
product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc. The voice coding technology can only be
used as part of the North, American land mobile radio
communication system for the AF'CO Project 25. The user
of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to
decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Obiect
Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a
humawreadable form.
FCC ID: OKC4101256 _
magma _ 2.1033(c)(3) USER MANUAL
USER’S GUIDE
RACAL 25 PORT 4 LE RADIO
(Pncsssa and P 7 6994)
mMmmn \
RACAL COMMUNICATlONS, INC
5 RESEARCH PLACE
ROCKVILLE. MD 20850
Part Number 84326, Rev. A
Rncal Communications, Inc.
5 Research Place
Rockville, MD 20850
Raca] (i www. ram/comm, com 5 MARCH 1999

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