02z64-a radius gm300 mobile radio rapidcall signalling...

Mobile Radio

Radius GM300

Radius Products Division1-800-356-1520 (U.S.)

6880902Z64-AHVN8177

319-385-5395 (Outside U.S.)

December 1993

The Dealer’s Radio Service Software Manual

RapidCall Signalling Reference

Software Rights Notice

This program is licensed to authorized Radius resellers and selected end users through an agreement withMotorola Radius. This agreement gives you certain rights to use and copy this program at a single location.The license allows one RSS per location. The RSS may be installed on any computer at that one location,however, remote access off-site, such as with a modem, is not allowed under the license. Licensee (you) mayspecify other locations in the agreement at the time the license is executed. A separate software packagemust be purchased for each location.

Tampering with or modifying the RSS is not allowed under the terms of the license agreement.

If these terms are violated, Motorola reserves the right to revoke the license at any time.

Should you need additional subscriptions, contact Motorola Radius Division to purchase additional soft-ware subscriptions.

This Motorola product contains a copy of one or more items of Radio Service Software computer program(s) and maycontain documentation and material provided by Motorola in connection with the Radio Service Software computerprogram(s) ("The Software"). The use of the software is governed by a License which has been granted to the softwarepurchaser ("Licensee") under the terms and conditions of the Radio Service Software License Agreement ("LicenseAgreement") entered into between the Licensee and Motorola.

In that License Agreement, Motorola and Licensee specifically agreed that Licensee may obtain such items of softwarein the future, subject to the terms and conditions of the License agreement.

Motorola expressly reserves all rights in the software not expressly granted to the Licensee in the License issued pur-suant to the terms and conditions of the License Agreement.

Computer Software Copyrights

The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or othermediums. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs, includ-ing the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola program con-tained in Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied nor reproduced in any manner without the express written permission ofMotorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, expressed or otherwise,any license under the copyrights, patents or patent application of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive royalty fee to use that arises byoperation of law in the sale of a product.

Trademarks

MOTOROLA, Radius, Channel Scan, Quik Call II, MDC-1200, RapidCall, STAT-ALERT,Private Line, and Digital Private Line are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.PC XT/AT/Convertible and PS/2 Model 30/50/70 are trademarks of IBM Inc.MSDOS and MS Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

Copyright Motorola, Inc. 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993. Printed in USA. All rights reserved.

Dedicated to Radius dealers and servicers world-wide...

...and the following manual contributors:

Thank you for your contributions!

Earle L.Nancy A.Amy H.Kim P.Joe P.Craig C.Rick R.Rod B.Chris L

Mark N.Mike R.Carol R.Mike C.Christine C.Bob B.Wolfgang R.John O.Heidi K.

Pam S.Rafaela R.SHJoe C.Paul B.Larry Y.Al M.Kim L.Kathy C.

Radius

Radius Products Division

Hwy 34 West

Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

USA

Table of Contents

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

i

1

Introduction

1-1

1.1

Overview

1-1

1.2

Prerequisites

1-2

1.3

Using This Manual

1-2

1.4

Subscription Information

1-4

2

Tutorials

2-1

2.1

Overview

2-1

2.2

Programming Basic Radios

2-2

2.2.1

Scenario

2-22.2.2

Desired Features

2-32.2.3

Major Decisions Involved

2-32.2.4

Step-by-Step Programming Instructions

2-42.2.4.1

Read Current Radio’s Personality (Codeplug)

2-42.2.4.2

Program The Radio-Wide Features First

2-52.2.4.3

Program The Per-Mode Features

2-72.2.4.4

Program The Personality Into The Codeplug (Radio)

2-92.2.4.5

Save The Personality To An Archive File

2-102.2.4.6

Exit RSS.

2-10

2.3

Cloning Radios

2-11

2.3.1

Scenario

2-112.3.2

Desired Features

2-112.3.3

Major Decisions Involved

2-122.3.3.1

Pick Desired Archive File

2-122.3.4

Step-by-Step Specific Cloning Instructions

2-122.3.4.1

Read Source Archive File

2-132.3.4.2

Clone Current Radio From Archive File

2-132.3.4.3

Clone Remaining Radios

2-152.3.4.4

Exit RSS

2-15

3

Rapidcall Signalling

3-1

3.1

Overview

3-1

3.2

Format of This Chapter

3-1

3.3

Signalling System Features

3-2

3.4

MDC-1200 Signalling Systems (STAT-ALERT)

3-3

3.5

STAR Signalling System

3-20

3.6

Quik Call II Signalling Systems

3-27

3.7

DTMF Signalling Systems

3-40

Table of Contents GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

ii

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

3.8

Singletone Signalling Systems

3-60

3.9

DTMF/Phone Access Signalling Systems

3-66

4

Select V Signalling

4-1

4.1

Overview

4-1

4.2


4-1

4.3

Select V Signalling System

4-2

4.4

Encode Sequence Definitions

4-21

4.5

Decode Sequence Definitions

4-26

5

Call List

5-1

5.1

Defining the Call List

5-1

5.2


5-1

5.3

Call List Feature Definitions

5-2

6

RSS Functions

6-1

6.1

Define a Signalling System

6-1

6.2

RSS Functions

6-1

6.3


6-1

6.4

RSS Function Definitions

6-2

7

Phone Memory Dialer

7-1

7.1

Programming the Phone Memory Dialer

7-1

7.2


7-1

7.3

Phone Memory Dialer Feature Definitions

7-2

8

Signalling Radio-Wide

8-1

8.1

Radio Wide Signalling

8-1

8.1.1

Program Call List Features

8-18.1.2

Signalling Systems

8-1

8.2


8-2

8.3

Signalling Radio-Wide Feature Definitions

8-2

9

Menus and Screens

9-15

9.1

Overview

9-15

9.2

Change/View Codeplug Menu

9-16

9.3

Encode/Decode/Radio-Wide

9-17

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

iii

GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual Table of Contents

9.4

Signal Configuration

9-18

10

Appendices

AP-1

10.1

Appendix A - Mixing Signalling Systems

AP-2

10.2

Appendix B - Radio Personality Form

AP-4

11

Glossary

GL-1

Table of Contents GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

iv

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

1-1

1

1.1 Overview

Welcome to the world of two-way radio programming from Radius, a division of Motorola. This manual is targeted for anyone who wants to program RapidCall features into the Radius GM300 mobile radio, or make use of the Select V signalling standards. Feature programming, or customizing, personalizes a radio for an individual customer's needs, resulting in radios with unique Òpersonalities.Ó

The Radius GM300 series of mobile radios has a unique set of RapidCall features, including:

❏

Signalling capabilities¥ MDC-1200¥ Quik Call II¥ STAR,¥ DTMF¥ DTMF Phone¥ Singletone

❏

Call Lists

These features make the Radius GM300 an ideal radio for commercial businesses and police and Þre pro-tection services that use radios in their service vehicles.

How can Radius design radios with such a wide range of features and still offer radio servicers the ability to custom-ize and personalize radios?

The answer is in the modern microprocessor chip technology in the radio and the use of Radius' Radio Service Software (RSS) - a computer program that, when interfaced with a radio, electronically programs and personalizes a radio with a unique set of features for each individual cus-tomer. The RSS program is found on the diskettes included with this manual (Package HVN8177). The some of the features and functions available when using the RSS program are listed in Table 1-1:

1

Introduction

Introduction GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

1-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Prerequisites

1

This radio customizing and servicing is accomplished by using a standard IBM-XT/AT (or compatible), IBM convertible, or System/2 Model 30/50/70 computer.

Note: Prior to purchasing a computer, we recommend you test any computer's RSS ÒcompatibilityÓ by connecting all the hardware, installing the software, starting the RSS and reading and writing data to and from a radio. If problems occur, call the phone number on the front cover for help.

1.2 Prerequisites

To use RSS and to program the radios, we recommend a basic working knowledge of the following:

❏

Microcomputers.

❏

Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS), version 3.2 or later.

❏

The radio's available features (see Feature Chart in Basic Features section),

❏

The GM300 Study Guide, and the GM300 Operator's Manual.

This manual is written for both beginners and advanced users; the primary prerequisite for using RSS is the desire to program and deliver an excellent radio to your customer.

1.3 Using This Manual

This manual is designed to teach basic feature programming and to speed up access to technical informa-tion. To facilitate access to information, we have included key words in the page headers, numerous tables and lists, and a revised Table of Contents and reference sections. To help you better understand the information presented, we have expanded the Glossary list and added a Tutorials section to get new users started more quickly. Table 1-2 lists suggested ways to use this manual.

Table 1-1. RSS Programmable Features and Functions

GM300 RSS Programmable Features GM300 RSS Service Functions

Transmit (Tx) frequencies Reference oscillator alignment

Receive (Rx) frequencies Transmit deviation alignment

PL/DPL codes Transmit power alignment

Signalling system parameters* Replaced power ampliÞer calibration

Scan lists and scan options Replaced logic board calibration

Accessory connector deÞnition* Replaced RF board calibration

* 16-channel Model only

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

1-3

GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual Introduction

Using This Manual

1

The page layout and type selection is designed to speed up access to the information and to provide visual clarity and distinction between certain types of information.

❏

Headers

The header area (top) of each page shows the name of the manual on the inside edge of the page and a section and subsection name on the outside edge of the page.

❏

Footers

The footer area (bottom) of each page contains the page number on the outside edge of the page and the manual number on the inside edge of the page for easy identiÞcation if a page becomes separated from the original manual.

❏

Type Styles

Keyboard keys and words typed from the keyboard are shown in bold font. RSS menu and screen names are shown in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS RSS Þeld names (features) are shown in Initial Capital Letters.

❏

Tables

Tables are used abundantly to list steps and procedures.

❏

Figures

Figures can be drawings or pictures of hardware and equipment, screen-captured images of RSS menus and screens, or computer-created graphics.

❏

A stop light represents an important warning.

Table 1-2. How to Use this Manual

First Time User Occasional User Frequent User

1. Read the

Introduction

section (in book 6880902Z36)

1. Review

Getting Started

to set up the hardware, install, start or move around in the RSS

1. Decide what features you want radio-wide and permode; write them down

2. Read and do the steps in section 2,

Getting Started

(in book 6880902Z36)

2. Decide what features you want radio-wide and per-mode; write them down.

2. Decide whether to start from scratch or to clone from an exist-ing Þle.

3. Do one or more of the tutorials. 3. To add more features to a radio, either read in a archive Þle you previously saved then for each additional feature, use the

Refer-ence

sections to program the fea-ture

3. Use sections 1, 2, and the appen-dixes only as needed

4. Use the

Glossary

for terms and abbreviations you donÕt under-stand

4. For adding features, review the

Feature Chart

, and use the

Refer-ence

sections as needed

4. Find most of your information from Sections 3 through 10 (Fan-ning or thumbing through the

reference

sections may be all you need.)

5. Know the phone number of a fre-quent user or Radius technical support.

5. To install an RSS update or for servicing, refer back to 6880902Z36.

6. Do another tutorial within 48 hours of the Þrst one for better memory retention

Introduction GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

1-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Subscription Information

1

1.4 Subscription Information

Your RSS is part of a subscription. We shall keep you advised of changes and automatically mail revisions throughout the life of the subscription.

A subscription is good for one site. Under the terms of your subscription, you may install the RSS on as many personal computers as wanted at that one site. Another site location requires another subscription.

When contacting the Radius Distribution Center for your region of the world, you may need to refer to your subscription model number. See Table 1-3 for your region and model number:

* Your local dealer has access to Motorola technical help

.

Table 1-3. Subscription and Support Group Numbers.

Region/LocationSubscription

Model Number Support Group

JapanU.S.

CanadaAustraliaEuropeGermanyRest of world

H5106H5028

H5041H5044H5114H5133H5030

Radius North America Distribution Center,1-800-356-1520Technical Hotline Center, 1-800-663-1771

Local Radius Dealer*Local Radius Dealer*Radius North America Distribution Center,1-319-385-5395

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

2-1

2

2.1 Overview

The tutorials in this section can be used to personalize radios for customers. We have created an imagi-nary scenario to demonstrate the need for radios programmed with different features for various applica-tions. In each tutorial, the setting is the Longwood Hotel and Convention Center, a full-service hotel and convention facility specializing in large-scale corporate meetings. The Longwood Center must prepare for a major upcoming radio convention which will offer extended lodging, exposition and banquet facili-ties. There are three major communication requirements involved in the setup of the convention which fall into the following areas:

❏

Convention setup and maintenance staff

Needs radios to coordinate forklift and towing services involved in preparing the exposition display ßoor.

❏

Security staff

Needs radios to provide crowd control and security force patrol at the exposition center, at the hotel, in the parking garage and on the complex grounds.

❏

Banquet and food commissaries

Needs radios to provide internal and external coordination of catering and banquet resources using a van ßeet.

The Þrst tutorial (Programming Basic Radios) walks you through the steps of programming a new, basic 8-channel radio and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. An on-line demo version of this tuto-rial is on the RSS demo diskette. To view it, type DEMO1. To quit the demo, press the Esc or Del key. We suggest you view the demo after reading section 2.2.4 of the tutorial.

The second tutorial (Cloning Radios) goes much faster, and involves cloning (copying) the personality data from an archive Þle of one pre-programmed radio to other radios. Cloning is used when there is a need for multiple radios equipped with the same radio features and functions.

Each tutorial provides the following:

1. Sets the scene

2. Lists the desired features for the particular application

3. Gives an overview in a list format of the major steps involved in programming the radio

4. Walks you through the speciÞc steps to program the features into the radio.

The tutorials assume that RSS is running and the MAIN MENU is displayed. If the MAIN MENU is not displayed, refer to Table 2-1 on page 2-2.

2

Tutorials

Tutorials GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

2-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


2

For all tutorials, F1 displays help information corresponding to the current highlighted Þeld or current screen. F10 backs you out of RSS one menu level at a time. Esc goes directly to the MAIN MENU.

2.2 Programming Basic Radios

This tutorial gives step-by-step instructions for programming the 8-channel Radius GM300 mobile radio.

2.2.1 Scenario

The Longwood Hotel and Convention Center's setup and maintenance staff needs a basic 8-channel radio to coordinate the forklift and towing services required in the setup of the exposition's display ßoor. A central dispatcher will direct the setup activities by communicating with the mobile forklift and truck drivers.

Table 2-1. Steps to Bring Up RSS MAIN MENU

Using Two Diskette Drives Using Hard Drive

1. Assemble, connect and power up the hardware 1. Assemble, connect and power up the hardware and the computer.

2. Load DOS from drive A. After the computer has successfully booted, the prompt will be ÒA:Ó.

2. After the computer has successfully booted, the prompt will be ÒC:Ó.

3. Insert the Òworking copyÓ RSS diskette into drive B, then move to drive B by typing the command below followed by

Return

(If using 5.25Ó dis-kettes, insert diskette #1 Þrst.)

B:

3. If you have not yet installed the latest RSS ver-sion, see the Starting RSS subsection to make a backup RSS copy and to install it on your hard disk.

4. Type the command below, followed by

Return

:

GM300

(If using 5.25Ó diskettes, remove diskette #1 and insert diskette #2 when the RSS instructs you.)

4. Type the command below, followed by

Return

:

GM300

5. If this is the Þrst time this RSS version is started and the

CONFIGURE COMPUTER SCREEN

appears, you can either skip this screen by press-ing

F10

, or work through it to set up your archive path, display colors and choice of COM ports, then save the conÞguration (

F8

) and exit the screen (

F10

).

5. If this is the Þrst time this RSS version is started and the

CONFIGURE COMPUTER SCREEN

appears, you can either skip this screen by press-ing

F10

, or work through it to set up your archive path, display colors and choice of COM ports, then save the conÞguration (

F8

) and exit the screen (

F10

).

6. Press any key at the

Banner

screen. 6. Press any key at the

Banner

screen.

7. The

MAIN MENU

appears. 7. The

MAIN MENU

appears.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

2-3

GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual Tutorials


2

2.2.2 Desired Features

The convention setup and maintenance radios will need the following features:

❏

A Transmit Frequency

❏

A Receive Frequency

❏

Private Line/Digital Private Line (TPL/DPL) Codes

❏

Carrier Squelch

❏

Time-Out Timer (TOT)

2.2.3 Major Decisions Involved

To program the desired features above, the approach with the RSS will be:

❏

Decide which radio model to use.

❏

Decide which frequencies to use.

❏

Pick the number of modes (channels) desired.

❏

Decide which feature systems to use (basic, scan, signalling).

❏

Decide which features to program radio-wide (all channels).

❏

Decide which features to program per-mode (individual channels only).

❏

Do the step-by-step speciÞc programming instructions.


2-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


2

2.2.4 Step-by-Step Programming Instructions

Table 2-2 is a chart of the desired features for each mode of the radio being programmed in this tutorial. Check them off as you do them in the sections to follow. See Appendix B for a blank form you can use for future radios.

2.2.4.1

Read Current Radio’s Personality (Codeplug)

Before programming the radio with the radio with some features, you must read and access the current radio's (codeplug data). Refer toTable 2-3.

Table 2-2. Radio Personality Chart

Feature NameRadio Wide

Mode 1#_____

Mode 2#_____

Mode 3#_____

Mode 4#_____

Mode 5#_____

Mode 6#_____

Mode 7#_____

Mode 8#_____

Tx Frequency

Rx Frequency

PL Codes

Squelch

Time Out Timer (TOT)

Busy Channel Lockout

Tx Inhibit on Busy

Signalling Systems

Local/Distance

KEY:

✔

= original personality

✚

= feature added, 1

st

update

✚✚

= feature added, 2

nd

update

■

= feature removed

Table 2-3. Steps to Read a RadioÕs Personality (Codeplug)

Instruction What to type What it does or means

1. Go to

GET/SAVE

menu Press

F3

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the

GET/SAVE

Menu.

2. Get radioÕs current codeplug data

At the

GET/SAVE

menu, press

F2

to execute the function. In the Instruc-tion Area of the screen, the message ÒAccessing Serial BusÓ will ßash a few times while the RSS is retriev-ing the radioÕs codeplug data. If it does not, make sure that all the cables are properly connected and that both the radio and RIB are powered up.

F3

F2

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

2-5



2

2.2.4.2

Program The Radio-Wide Features First

After the radio's codeplug data is read, the RSS allows you to access the CHANGE/VIEW menu. From here you can program the features you want on every channel, and the ones you want common to all channels. First, youÕll program the features that affect the radio as whole, or radio-wide features. Refer to Table 2-4.

Table 2-4. Steps to Program Radio-Wide Features

Instruction What to Type What it does or means

1. Go to

CHANGE/VIEW

menu. (Press

Esc

to back up to

MAIN MENU

.

)

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to see the

CHANGE/VIEW

Menu.

2. Go to

Radio-Wide

screen. At the

CHANGE/VIEW

menu, press

F2

to see the

Radio-Wide

screen. The

TOT Rekey Time

Þeld should be highlighted.

3. Select choice.

4. Go to

TOT Rekey Time

Pressing

Tab

advances the prompt to the next Þeld

5. Select choice

6. Go to

Forced Monitor

Þeld. Pressing

Tab

advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

7. Select Choice.

8. Go to

Handset

Þeld. Pressing

Tab


9. Select Choice

Esc F4

F2

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓


2-6

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


2

Table 2-5. Steps to Program Radio-Wide Scan Features


1. Go to

SCAN OPTIONS

screen From the

RADIO-WIDE

screen press F7 to see the

Scan Options

screen. The

PRI Sampling Method

Þeld should be highlighted.

2. Select Choice

3. Go to

Scan Speed

Þeld Pressing

Tab

advances the prompt to the next screen.

4. Select Choice

5. Go to

User Pri2 Allowed

Þeld Pressing

Tab

advances the prompt to the next screen.

6. Select Choice

7. Go to

PRI Sampling Rate

Þeld Pressing

Tab


8. Select Choice

9. Go to

PRI Channel Tone

Þeld Pressing

Tab


10.Select Choice

11. Go to

Scan Hang Time

Þeld Pressing

Tab


12.Select Choice

13.Go to

Scan Talk Back

Þeld Pressing

Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

14.Select Choice

15.Return to CHANGE/VIEW menu From the Scan Options screen press F10 to return to the Radio-Wide screen, then press F10 to return to the CHANGE/VIEW menu.

F7

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

F10 F10

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 2-7



2

2.2.4.3 Program The Per-Mode Features

Now that the radio-wide features are programmed, you can now program the per-mode features. Figure shows the MODE CONFIGURATION screen. You will become very familiar with this screen, as you will change the Þeld options on this screen for each mode you program on a Òper-modeÓ basis.

To keep track of your progress, use the Radio Personality Form in Appendix B to check off the features for each mode after you program them. In Table 2-6, the Enter or Return key can be used instead of the Tab key.

Figure 2-1. Per-Mode Features on MODE Screen


2-8 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


2

Table 2-6. Steps to Program Per-Mode Features

InstructionWhat to

type What it does or means

1. Go to CHANGE/VIEW menu (Press Esc to back up to MAIN MENU.) Press F4 at the MAIN MENU to see the CHANGE/VIEW Menu.

2. Go to MODE CONFIG menu At CHANGE/VIEW menu, press F5 to go to MODE CONFIGURATION menu. You will be at mode 1.

3. Go to Name Þeld The prompt will be on the Name Þeld when you move to this screen, as it is the Þrst Þeld.

4. Select a Name

5. Go to Rx Frequency Þeld (The Type Þeld cannot be accessed at this time).

Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

6. Select an Rx Frequency A frequency number can be typed in or selected.

7. Go to Tx Frequency Þeld Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

8. Select a Tx Frequency A frequency number can be typed in or selected.

9. Go to Rx Squelch type Þeld Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

10.Select an Rx Squelch type

11. Go to Rx Squelch Code Þeld Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

12.Select an Rx Squelch Code

13.Go to Rx Signalling System Þeld. Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

14.Select an Rx Signalling System.

15.Go to Rx Signalling System Name Þeld.


16.Select an Rx Signalling System Name

17.Go to Tx Squelch Type Þeld Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

18.Select a Tx Squelch Type

19.Go to Tx Squelch Code Þeld Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

20.Select a Tx Squelch Code

21.Go to Tx Signalling System Þeld Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

22.Select a Tx Signalling System

23.Go to Tx Signalling System Name Field


F4

F5

Tab

Tab

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 2-9



2

2.2.4.4 Program The Personality Into The Codeplug (Radio)

Now that you have set values for all the features you want, it is time to actually program them into the radio. Programming the personality into the radio's codeplug must be done after creating or editing the personality of a radio or else the changes will be lost.

Note: Make sure that the radio is connected to the Radio Interface Box (RIB) and that both the RIB and radio are powered up before pressing F8. On newer RIBs that have a built-in battery supply, make sure the power LED is on. If you have serial bus errors or other warnings, try a fresh RIB battery even though the power LED may be on.

24.Select a Tx Signalling System Name Field.

25.Go to Busy Channel Lockout Þeld


26.Select Busy Channel Lockout choice

27.Go to Local/Distance Þeld Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

28.Select Local/Distance choice

29.Go to Time Out Timer Þeld Pressing Tab advances the prompt to the next Þeld.

30.Select Time Out Timer choice

31.Program the next mode Repeat steps 4-30 for each mode (channel).

32.Create additional mode Press F8 at the MODE CONFIGURATION menu to go to the MODE UTILITY screen, then press the down arrow key to scroll through the mode utility list until the ADD mode choice appears.

Table 2-6. Steps to Program Per-Mode Features (ContÕd.)

InstructionWhat to

type What it does or means

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

Tab

↓

F4

F4

↓


2-10 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


2When programming or calibrating a radio DO NOT disconnect the radio from the RIB when the com-puter is communicating with the radio - it may leave the radio in an inoperable state. The only recom-mended time to disconnect the radio is at the MAIN MENU or GET/SAVE screens.

2.2.4.5 Save The Personality To An Archive File

You have just saved the personality to the radio, but it is important to save it on disk too. Below are the steps to save the radio's personality to an archive Þle and a backup Þle.

2.2.4.6 Exit RSS.

You now have a foundation for programming more radios. If you don't want to proceed to the next tuto-rial, Cloning Radios, then use the steps outlined in Table 2-8 to exit RSS. To retain a good portion of what you have learned so far, please review this material or program another radio within 48 hours.

Table 2-7. Saving Changes to the Radio


1. Go to GET/SAVE menu (Press Esc to back up to MAIN MENU.) Press F3 at the MAIN MENU to see the GET/SAVE menu.

2. Save changes Saves changes to the radio. If you have any errors, refer to Appendix A of the GM300 RSS manual for troubleshooting guidance.

Table 2-8. Steps to Exit the RSS


1. Go to MAIN MENU Press Esc to back up to MAIN MENU.

2. Exit to DOS Press F10 twice to exit to DOS.

F3

F8

Esc

F10 F10

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 2-11


Cloning Radios

2

2.3 Cloning Radios

To clone, radios must be of the same model type and version.

2.3.1 Scenario

To make the best use of their time, the Longwood Hotel and Convention Center's setup and maintenance staff will need at least two tow trucks and two forklifts equipped with identical Radius GM300 mobile radios, as their duties are very similar.

2.3.2 Desired Features

The desired features are the exact same ones listed in the previous tutorial.

Table 2-9. Steps to Save Radio Personality to Archive and Backup Files



2. Go to SAVE ARCHIVE FILE Press F7 at GET/SAVE to see SAVE ARCHIVE FILE screen. This dis-plays the archive diskette drive and path name, current model number, current radio serial number, and customer ID. If there is no customer ID, it can be added at this time.

3. Specify archive Þle path C:\MRSS\GM300\ARCHIVE This is where we recommend you save your radio personality archive Þles for GM300 radios. Press F2 to change/edit the archive Þle path. If no archive path speciÞed, then type in desired path name.

4. Specify backup path B:\ Specify the root directory of the dis-kette inserted in drive B to be the backup Þle location.

5. Save the Þle Pressing F8 at the SAVE ARCHIVE FILE screen saves the data in an archive Þle speciÞed above. (F2 allows you to change the disk path and drive name.)

6. Insert formatted diskette Put a formatted diskette (or use your existing archive Þle diskette) into drive A so the RSS will save your backup archive Þle.

7. Save backup Þle After saving the archive Þle, the RSS will ask for the backup diskette if it is not already inserted into the drive. Follow the instructions.

F3

F7

F8

F8


2-12 6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Cloning Radios

2

2.3.3 Major Decisions Involved

The major steps for cloning in this tutorial are reduced from the six steps in the Þrst tutorial to three steps here, as most of the questions were answered by the decision to have identical radio personalities for all setup and maintenance operations.

To program the cloned radio, the approach will be:❏ Pick Archive File.❏ Decide Whether to Change IDs.❏ Decide How Many Radios to Clone.

2.3.3.1 Pick Desired Archive File

To clone, the radios must be from the same product family, must be of the same model type and product vintage. In this case, you will use the archive Þle created and saved in the Þrst tutorial, A999999.999.

2.3.4 Step-by-Step Specific Cloning Instructions

In this subsection, you will:❏ Read (get) into the RSS the speciÞc Þle you want to clone from (source Þle),❏ Clone that source Þle into the current radio's codeplug (target),❏ Clone the remaining two radios the same way, and then❏ Exit RSS.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 2-13


Cloning Radios

2

2.3.4.1 Read Source Archive File

2.3.4.2 Clone Current Radio From Archive File

Radio codeplugs consist of both personality and tuning data. Cloning allows you to ÒmergeÓ two code-plugs together. The archive Þle or radio with the desired personality is called the source Þle or source radio. The other Þle is referred to as the target radio. The result is an image that can be programmed into a radio and/or saved to an archive Þle. This image will have the source codeplug's personality, yet the tuning data of the target codeplug remains unchanged. In this tutorial, the source personality is the Þle saved in the Þrst tutorial, and the target radios are the three radios not yet programmed. To clone radios, follow the procedures listed in Table 2-10. To clone additional radios, use Table 2-11.

Note: The IDs for MDC-1200, Quik Call II, DTMF, etc. must be changed manually if you want to have unique IDs. You may do this by going to CHANGE/VIEW immediately after cloning each radio.

Figure 2-2. Reading (Getting) an Archive File from Disk


2-14 6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Cloning Radios

2

Table 2-10. Steps to Clone Radios



2. Go to GET ARCHIVE FILE Press F3 at GET/SAVE menu to go to GET ARCHIVE FILE screen. (A list of Þles is displayed which look like serial numbers) that the RSS program found under the directory path shown.)

3. Type in path name C:\MRSS\GM300\ARCHIVE This tells RSS to display the Þle names found in this directory. You will see the Þle named A9999999.999 that you saved in the Þrst tutorial.

4. Select desired Þle Press Tab until the A9999999.999 Þle is highlighted.

5. Get selected Þle Get the selected (highlighted) Þle.

6. Connect target radio Assemble the hardware and connect the radio you want cloned.

7. Save source into target radio After Step 5 you should be back at the GET/SAVE menu. Press F5 from GET/SAVE to clone the current radioÕs codeplug with the selected source ÞleÕs personality. The cloning process will check for compatibility of the two radios automatically. You will receive an error message if clon-ing cannot be performed. If for any reason the radios cannot be cloned, an error message will appear. Check all connections or refer to Appendix A (Error Code Explanations) and B (Troubleshooting Problems).

8. Disconnect radio When Step 7 is Þnished, you can disconnect the radio. In a matter of seconds the second radio was cloned. Disconnecting the radio should only be done at the GET/SAVE menu or the MAIN MENU, or the radio may be left in an inopera-ble state.Make sure that you go back and manually change the ID of every radio that you have cloned (if you want their IDs to be different from that of the original radio).

9. Proceed to step 1 in next table.

F3

F3

Tab

F8

F5 F5

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 2-15


Cloning Radios

2

2.3.4.3 Clone Remaining Radios

2.3.4.4 Exit RSS

To exit RSS, follow the steps in Table 2-8.

In a matter of minutes three more radios were programmed identically to the Þrst one. Additional fea-tures can be added by following the programming procedures in the corresponding reference pages in the Reference sections that follow.

Table 2-11. Cloning Additional Radios


1. Do Steps 1-5 in Table 2-3. Do steps 1-5 in Table 2-10 on page 2-14.

2. Connect next target radio Connect cable from RIB to the radio.

3. Clone the radio Press F5 at the GET/SAVE menu to clone the radio. This saves (reads) the source Þle into the current radio. The cloning process will check for compatibility of the two radios automatically. You will receive an error message if cloning cannot be performed.

4. Disconnect radio When Step 3 is Þnished, disconnect the radio.Make sure that you go back and manually change the ID of every radio that you have cloned (if you want their IDs to be different from that of the original radio)

5. Clone remaining radios Repeat Steps 2-4 for the last two radios. If for any reason the radios cannot be cloned, an error message will appear. Check all connections or refer to Appendix A (Error Code Explanations) and B (Troubleshoot-ing Problems).

F5 F5


2-16 6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Cloning Radios

2

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

3-1

3

3.1 Overview

The RapidCall Signalling option allows you to create up to 32 different signalling systems that are slaved to a receive or transmit frequency. The variety of signalling formats available makes this the most ßexible signalling radio in the marketplace. The formats are:

❏

MDC-1200 (STAT-ALERT)

❏

Quik Call II

❏

STAR

❏

DTMF

❏

Singletone

❏

DTMF/Phone Access

Each signalling system has a number of parameters that may be changed on the SIGNALLING CONFIG-URATION screens. In most cases the default values will not have to be changed. A description of each parameter and how it affects each signalling format follows.

For some features you will need to use other screens. Control or base units may need to encode calls or display IDs. If so, you can create a list on the CALL LIST CONFIGURATION screen. When creating a Call List, you will also need to edit information on the RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION screen. For features such as emergency you will need to edit information on the RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION screen.

3.2 Format of This Chapter

Only one feature or function is shown on a page. On each reference page you will Þnd a standard page layout with consistent categories of information. Below is a list and explanation of these categories. The categories marked with an asterisk (*) appear on every reference page. The other categories appear only when they apply to the speciÞc feature.

❏

FEATURE NAME*

IdentiÞes the name of the reference feature.

❏

RSS LOCATION*

Provides a quick visual map of where you'll Þnd a particular feature within the RSS, showing the keys to press to arrive at the feature's or function's screen location. More details of this map follow in the PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE section.

❏

DEFINITION*

Summarizes the feature's function - it deÞnes and brießy explains the feature.

3

Rapidcall Signalling

Rapidcall Signalling GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference

3-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Signalling System Features

3

❏

DEFAULT/CHOICES*

IdentiÞes and explains both the default value the feature is automatically set to (with no user input) and the other available choices a user can select.

❏

DEPENDENCIES

I

dentiÞes items that have a direct impact or inßuence upon the feature.

❏

EXCEPTIONS

IdentiÞes when the general rules concerning a feature may not apply.

❏

RECOMMENDATIONS

Provides advice for the most common applications and uses, and informs you when things work best.

❏

WARNINGS

IdentiÞes areas of caution and critical concerns. Be sure to read and act upon warnings. They are more serious in nature than IMPORTANT NOTES.

❏

IMPORTANT NOTES

Explains important issues to consider.

❏

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES*

Summarizes how to access and change a given feature. It explains the RSS LOCATION map-ping in more detail.

3.3 Signalling System Features

The table below lists the features available for each signalling system.

Table 3-1. Signalling System Features

MDC 1200 STAR

QUIK CALL II DTMF

SINGLE TONE

DTMF PHONE

Data Operated Squelch X

Radio Check X

PTT ID X X X X

Emergency Alarm X X

Call Alert X X X

Voice Selective Call X X X

Horn/Lights X X X

Repeater Access X

Memory Dial X

Access/Deaccess Codes X

ID Decode Display X

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

3-3

GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Rapidcall Signalling


3

3.4 MDC-1200 Signalling Systems (STAT-ALERT)

MDC-1200 is a Motorola proprietary signalling format. It is a binary format using a 1200 baud Minimum Shift Keying modulation. The features available with MDC-1200 signalling are:

❏

Data Operated Squelch

❏

Radio Check

❏

PTT ID

❏

Emergency Alarm

❏

Call Alert

❏

Voice Selective Call

❏

Horn/Lights

❏

ID Decode Display

Please note: Voice Selcall is an inherent feature of MDC-1200.

The following pages contain descriptions of the parameters that may be modiÞed in a MDC-1200 system.


3-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Ack Pretime

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

The delay period from when the radio receives a call to when it starts the Acknowledge (Ack) sequence.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 0.4 seconds

Choices: 0.2 - 2.0 seconds

DEPENDENCIES

Acks are sent in response Call Alerts, Emergencies, Radio Checks, and Voice Selective calls.

EXCEPTIONS

Group calls do not expect an Ack.

IRECOMMENDATIONS

Ack Pretimes on simplex systems should be the same as Pretime. If using repeat-ers with at least a short hang time, then Ack Pretime can be made signiÞcantly shorter.

SEE ALSO

Pretime, Acknowledge

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE

1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the

CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU

.4. Select the desired MDC-1200 signalling sys-

tem by:

a. Pressing

F8

to add a system.b. Pressing

F3

or

F4

until the desired system isdisplayed.

2.

At the


, press

F7

to get to the

SIGNAL CONFIGURA-TION

menu.

5.

Press the

Tab

or

Enter/Return

key until the

Ack Pretime

f

ield

is highlighted.

3.

At the

SIGNAL CONFIGURATION

menu, press

F7

to get to the

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

screen.

6.

Use the

↑ ↓

arrow keys to select choice.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Ack Pretime

Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

3-5



3

Alert Tone Reset

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Determines how the audible alert tone will be reset (silenced).

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Manual

Choices:

■

Automatic

■

Manual

Automatic

The alert tone will only sound once and then will be automati-cally reset.

Manual

The alert tone will repeat every 10 seconds and MUST be manu-ally reset by the radio operator pressing any button, usually the PTT.

DEPENDENCIES

Alert tones accompany Call Alert, Call Alert with Voice and Emergency Transmis-sions. Alert tone for reset applies only to Call Alert or Call Alert with Voice. It does NOT apply to received emergency calls.

RECOMMENDATIONS

If this feature is set to AUTOMATIC, then 4 quick beeps will be heard after a Call alert. This is the closest operation to a tone and voice pager.

SEE ALSO

Call Type


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.4. Select the desired MDC-1200 signalling sys-

tem by:

a. Pressing

F8

to add a system.b. Pressing

F3

or

F4


2.

At the


, press

F7

to get to the

SIGNAL CONFIGURA-TION

menu.

5.

Press the

Tab

or

Enter/Return

key until the

Alert Tone Reset

f

ield

is highlighted.

3.

At the

SIGNAL CONFIGURATION

menu, press

F7

to get to the

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

screen.

6.

Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to select choice.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Alert Tone

Reset Field


3-6 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Call Type

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines what response a radio makes when selectively called with a Call Alert.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Call Alert

Choices: ■ Call Alert ■ Call Alert/Voice

Call Alert Leaves a visual/audible indication ONLY. The indicating LEDs repeat until any button is pressed on the radio.

Call Alert/Voice Leaves a visual/audible indication and unmutes the radio so the caller can leave an audible message. Both the light/tone indications repeat until any button is pressed on the radio.

IMPORTANT NOTE Remember to enable Voice Selcall Encode and/or Call Alert Encode from theSIGNALLLING RADIO-WIDE CONFIGURATION screen for the encoding (base) radio.

SEE ALSO Alert Tone Reset


1. Press F4 at the MAIN MENU to get to the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU.

4. Select the desired MDC-1200 signalling sys-tem by:

a. Pressing F8 to add a system.b. Pressing F3 or F4 until the desired system is

displayed.

2. At the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU, press F7 to get to the SIGNAL CONFIGURA-TION menu.

5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Call Type field is highlighted.

3. At the SIGNAL CONFIGURATION menu, press F7 to get to the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen.

6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to select choice.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Call Type

Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-7



3

Console

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Designates the radio as the Console Radio (Control Unit). When enabled, this radio is to prepared to receive, display and acknowledge Emergency Alerts.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: N

Choices: ■ Y ■ N

IMPORTANT NOTE There must be an emergency switch connected to the accessory connector to clear emergencies on the console radio. Clearing an emergency is a two-step process: Þrst, press any button to silence the emergency beeps, next, press the emergency switch to clear the display.

WARNING The radio displays one emergency from the same radio unit in any given 5 minute period. It will, however, acknowledge repeated emergencies from a single unit.

SEE ALSO Horn/Lights





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Console field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Console

Field


3-8 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Decode Display

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Indicates that the radio displays the ID of the transmitting radio provided it Òrec-ognizesÓ an ID that is contained in its call list. Allows display of PTT IDs and if programmed to receive Call Alerts and Voice Selcalls, displays senderÕs ID.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Y

Choices: ■ N ■ Y

IMPORTANT NOTE The control unit must be programmed with a Call List containing the 4 digit ID of each unit in its ßeet as well as the designated 2 digit ÒDisplay NameÓ for the radio ID. Normally, ÒÞeldÓ units are not programmed to send selective calls. However, they can be programmed so that the control unit receiving the call will alterna-tively display both letters, such as CA (Call Alert), and the radio ID numbers.

SEE ALSO Call List, Call Alert, Console





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Decode Display field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Decode DisplayField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-9



3

DOS Holdoff

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Data Operated Squelch (DOS) is used with data signalling systems to mute the data transmissions. DOS Holdoff keeps the speaker muted for a pre-set period of time from when the carrier is detected by the squelch circuit. This allows the DOS time to detect any data activity, further reducing the annoyance of data being heard from the speaker.



WARNING Use this feature only if your customer objects to the ÒblipÓ at the beginning of a transmission. When enabled, this feature will delay ALL received messages!





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the DOS Holdoff field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

DOS HoldoffField


3-10 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Fixed Retry Wait

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Indicates the time the encoding radio waits between message tries to the receiving radio. This is applicable when sending Call Alerts or Radio Checks. A Þeld radio sending an Emergency Alert also sends repeated message tries to the Console. The Þxed retry wait shall be left at 0.0 for Emergency Alert.



IMPORTANT NOTE The encoding radio will make Þve tries to read Call Alerts or Radio Checks and, if failing after the Þfth retry, causes the sending radio to display -A for negative acknowledge. The Emergency retry sequence consists of 15 ÒimpoliteÓ tries and 5 polite tries (waiting for clear channel). The sending radio displays an EE which clears only when the alert message has been received and acknowledged by the Control Unit.

SEE ALSO Call List





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Fixed Retry Wait field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Fixed Retry WaitField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-11



3

Group ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION A three-digit hexadecimal number that is required for a radio to respond to group call signals.

DEFAULTS/CHOICES Default: 000

Choices: 000 - EEE

DEPENDENCIES This ID number MUST match the Group ID of the other radios in the group.

NOTE Call List

RECOMMENDATION Only numbers between 001 and 999 should be used. This simpliÞes your system when using keypad portable radios, and computer-style keyboards. The C100 deskset accepts numeric entries only.





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Group ID field is highlighted.


6. Type in a value for the Group ID and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Group IDField


3-12 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Horn/Lights

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Designates an external output to be activated when a Call Alert or Emergency Alert (on console) is received.

DEFAULTS/CHOICES Default: Selectable

Choices: ■ No ■ Selectable ■ Permanent

No The external output cannot be activated.

Selectable External output can be enabled by the radio operator using the front panel select button. When enabled, HL will appearin the display.

Permanent External output cannot be enabled/defeated without an external switch in the relay cable.

DEPENDENCIES The relay cable must be installed from the accessory connector to the Horn/Lights. The accessory connector must also have a pin assigned (Pin 4 source) 12 VDC) for the relay. Received emergencies can also trigger the Horn/Lights relay when the radio is used as a ÒconsoleÓ radio.

NOTE The Horn will sound or the Lights will turn on for six seconds only.

SEE ALSO Horn/Lights Delay, Accessory Connector, Console





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Horn/Lights field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Horn/LightsField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-13



3

Horn/Lights Delay

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION SpeciÞes how long the activation of the external alarm will be delayed to allow the operator to respond to the Call Alert. If the operator responds during the delay time, e.g., by any button operation or by lifting the mic off hook, the exter-nal alarm will not be activated.

DEFAULTS/CHOICES Default: 10.0 seconds

Choices: ■ 0.0 seconds ■ 5.0 seconds ■ 10.0 seconds ■ 15.0 seconds

DEPENDENCIES The Horn/Lights feature MUST be set to Permanent or Selectable.

RECOMMENDATION Many people Þnd that using Selectable with a 10.0 second delay works very well. This gives the user 10 seconds to Ògrab the micÓ before the horn sounds. Any but-ton action including taking the mic off-hook stops the horn or resets the delay.






displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Horn/Lights Delay field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Horn/Lights DelayField


3-14 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION A four-digit hexadecimal number for MDC-1200. This number should be unique to the radio's system.

DEFAULTS/CHOICES Default: Last four digits of the radio serial number.

Choices: 0001 - DEEE

IMPORTANT NOTE IDs greater than or equal to E000 cannot be entered as individual ID. The MDC-1200 signalling system has a very precise and organized ID structure Although this precise structure exists, Motorola ÒseedsÓ the radios with a pseudo-random individual ID. This pseudo-random number is the last four digits of the radio's serial number.

RECOMMENDATION Only numeric IDs between 0001-9999 can be used. C100 deskset only accepts numeric entries.





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the ID field is highlighted.


6. Type in a value for the ID and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

IDField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-15



3

PL/DPL Required

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines if the correct PL/DPL code is required before responding to a signal-ling message.



Y The radio must have the correct ID and PL/DPL code inorder to respond.

N The radio only needs to have the correct ID.

RECOMMENDATIONS In most systems, you may choose N, however, when you share a channel with other user groups who have the same signalling type, then you should choose Y. Choosing Y on shared channels will ensure that you do not accidentally receive a call which is directed to another user group.

CSQ systems should be set to N.

WARNING If you encode ÒstripsÓ PL, then you must answer N.

SEE ALSO ID





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the PL/DPL Required field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PL/DPL RequiredField


3-16 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Pretime

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The delay period from when the user pushes the PTT button to when the radio ID is transmitted.


Choices: 0.1 to 4.2 seconds

IMPORTANT NOTE This delay is required in order to allow the radio to completely open the commu-nications path through repeaters or other system components.

SEE ALSO Ack Pretime





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Pretime field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Pretime Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-17



3

PTT ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Allows the user to specify at what point, if any, to send the radio's ID when trans-mitting.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Pre

Choices: ■ No ■ Pre ■ Post ■ Both

No Radio's ID will not be sent during PTT.

Pre Radio's ID will be sent when the PTT is pressed.

Post Radio's ID will be sent when the PTT is released.

Both Radio's ID will be sent at the beginning and at the end ofthe transmission.

DEPENDENCIES Unless ÒNoÓ is used, the sending radio must be programmed with a four digit ID.

SEE ALSO ID, Pretime, PTT Sidetones





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the PTT ID field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT ID Field


3-18 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

PTT Sidetones

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The audible tones created when the PTT ID feature is activated.

EXPLANATION (1) A Sidetone is a continuous tone that sounds from the time the PTT ispressed until the ID is transmitted.

(2) The PTT Short Sidetone is a short tone that sounds after the ID hasbeen sent, preventing the radio operator from speaking while the DOS mute is operable.



EXCEPTIONS These sidetones are also used to indicate the transmission of Call Alerts and Voice Selcalls from the Call List.

SEE ALSO PTT ID



5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the PTT Sidetone field is highlighted.




7. Press the Tab or Enter/Return Key until the PTT Short Sidetone Þeld is highlighted



displayed.

8. Use the↑ ↓ arrow keys to select choice.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT Sidetonesfields

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-19



3

Signalling Squelch

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION A feature that causes the radio to unmute for Call Alerts and Voice Selcall only. Like Private Line (PL), Signalling Squelch can be disabled by pressing the monitor button or by lifting the mic off-hook.



IMPORTANT NOTES (1) A radio programmed and enabled for Signalling Squelch will not unmute for normal PL/DPL or CSQ transmissions. Only selective calls will be received.

(2) Signalling Squelch is not recommended for dispatch operators whereÒallcallsÓ are the norm. Although group calls can be sent, the Control Unit will always have to select the Call List and choose an individual or group ID to reach a ÒSignalling SquelchÓ unit.





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Signalling Squelch field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Signalling Squelch Field


3-20 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

3.5 STAR Signalling System

The STAR System is compatible with the GE-STAR, and Coded Communications STAR signalling Sys-tems. Features that are available with STAR signalling are:

❏ PTT ID❏ Emergency Alarm

The following pages contain descriptions of the parameters that may be modiÞed in a STAR system.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-21



3

Fixed Retry Wait

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Indicates the time the encoding radio waits between message tries to the receiving radio. This is applicable when sending Call Alerts or Radio Checks. A Þeld radio sending an Emergency Alert also sends repeated message tries to the Console. The Þxed retry wait should be left at 0.0 for Emergency Alert.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 8.1 seconds.

Choices: 0.0 - 16.9 seconds.

IMPORTANT NOTE The encoding radio will make Þve tries to read Call Alerts or Radio Checks and, if failing after the Þfth retry, causes the sending radio to display -A for negative acknowledge. The Emergency retry sequence consists of 15 ÒimpoliteÓ tries and 5 polite tries (waiting for clear channel}. The sending radio displays an EE which clears only when the alert message has been received and acknowledged by the Control Unit.

SEE ALSO Call List



4. Select the desired STAR signalling system by:a. Pressing F8 to add a system, and changing

the type to STAR using the ↑ ↓ arrow keys.b. Pressing F3 or F4 until the desired system is

displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Fixed Retry Wait Field


3-22 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION A unique four-digit decimal number that is required for each radio in the STAR system. The ID is displayed in two ways: 1) the tag bits used as part of the ID, and 2) the tag bits explicitly shown separate from the ID. Tag bits are often used to separate co-channel groups.


Choices: 0000 - 4095 (Decimal) with Binary Bits (00 - 11) Without Tag0000 - 16383 (Decimal) With Tag

SEE ALSO Tag Bits





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

ID Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-23



3

Pretime

RSS LOCATION




IMPORTANT NOTE This delay is required to allow the radio to open the communications path through repeaters or other system components.





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PretimeField


3-24 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

PTT ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Allows the user to specify at which point, if any, to send the radio's ID when transmitting.






Both Radio's ID will be sent at the beginning and at the end ofthe transmission.

DEPENDENCIES Unless ÒNoÓ is used, the sending radio must be programmed with a four digit ID.






displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT IDField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-25



3

PTT Sidetones

RSS LOCATION


EXPLANATION The Sidetone is a continuous tone that sounds from the time the PTT is pressed until the ID is transmitted. The PTT Short Sidetone is a short tone that sounds after the ID has been sent.



EXCEPTIONS The sidetones are also used to indicate the transmission of Call Alerts and Voice Sel calls in the case of Quik Call II.

SEE ALSO PTT ID



5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the PTT Sidetones field is highlighted.







displayed.


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT SidetonesField


3-26 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

TAG Bits

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION An extension of ID.

DEFAULTS/CHOICES Default: Tag Bit 1 = 0, Tag Bit 2 = 0

Choices: ■ 0 ■ 1

NOTE This is useful when separating co-channel groups.

SEE ALSO ID



5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the TAG Bits field is highlighted.


6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to select a choice for TAG Bit 1.


7. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key to highlight TAG Bit 2.



displayed.

8. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to select a choice for TAG Bit 2.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

TAG BitsField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-27



3

3.6 Quik Call II Signalling Systems

Quik Call II is a two-tone sequential signalling system. It is widely used in portables and pagers. The fea-tures available with Quik Call II are:

❏ Call Alert❏ Voice Selective Call❏ Horn/Lights

The following pages contain descriptions of the parameters that may be modiÞed in a Quik Call II sys-tem.


3-28 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Acknowledge

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Indicates if the radio will send a transpond signal (warble tone) when it receives the correct ID.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: No

Choices: ■ No ■ With Tone

No Acknowledge will not be sent after a valid call.

With Tone A pre-determined tone will be transmitted after a valid call.

DEPENDENCIES The Tx Signalling System MUST be a QuikCall II format.

IMPORTANT NOTE In some cases, you can acknowledge with another format (see Table below). Refer to Appendix A for more information on system functionality.



4. Select the desired QCII signalling system by:a. Pressing F8 to add a system, and changing

the type to QCII using the ↑ ↓ arrow keys.b. Pressing F3 or F4 until the desired system is

displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Acknowledge field is highlighted.



Table 3-2.

RX Systems

TX Systems

QUIKCALL II MDC-1200 DTMF

SINGLE TONE

DTMF/PHONE STAR

QUIK CALL II ● ◗ ◗ ❍ ❍ ❍

MDC 1200 ◗ ● ● ❍ ❍ ❍

DTMF ◗ ◗ ● ❍ ❍ ❍

Legend: ● = Functional ◗ = Partially Functional ❍=Not Functional

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

AcknowledgeField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-29



3

Ack Pretime

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The delay period from when the radio receives a call to when it starts the Acknowledge (Ack) sequence.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 0.4 sec

Choices: 0.2 - 2.0 sec

DEPENDENCIES Acks are sent in response to Call Alerts and Voice Selective calls. Group calls do not expect an Ack.

RECOMMENDATIONS Ack Pretimes on simplex systems should be the same as Pretime. If using repeat-ers with at least a short hang time, then Ack Pretime can be made signiÞcantly shorter.

SEE ALSO Pretime, Acknowledge, Call Alert





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Ack Pretime field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Ack PretimeField


3-30 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Alert Tone Reset

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines how the audible alert tone will be reset (silenced).


Choices: ■ Automatic ■ Manual

Automatic The alert tone will only sound once and then will be automati-cally reset.

Manual The alert tone will repeat every 10 seconds and MUST be manu-ally reset by the radio operator pressing any button, usually the PTT.

DEPENDENCIES Alert tones accompany Call Alert, and Call Alert with voice transmissions.

RECOMMENDATIONS If this feature is set to AUTOMATIC, then 4 quick beeps will be heard after a Call alert. This is the closest operation to a tone and voice pager.

SEE ALSO Call Type





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Alert Tone Reset field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Alert Tone Reset Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-31



3

Call Format

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The sequence in which the radio needs to receive the QCII tones for an individual or group call.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: A-B

Choices: ■ A-B ■ A-B/LONG C■ A-B/A-C ■ A-B/A-C/LONG C■ A-B/C-B ■ A-B/LONG B/ C■ A-B/LONG B ■ A-B/A-C/LONG B/ C

IMPORTANT NOTE For these choices, the Þrst sequence is considered an Òindividual callÓ while the other sequences are considered Ògroup callsÓ. For example: For choice A-B/A-C/LONG C, an A-B sequence would be an Òindividual callÓ while an A-C or LONG C would be a Ògroup callÓ.

SEE ALSO ID Tones, Acknowledge





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Call Format field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Call FormatField


3-32 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Call Type

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines what response a radio has when selectively called.


Choices: ■ Call Alert ■ Call Alert/Voice ■ Voice Selcall

Call Alert Leaves a visual/audible indication ONLY. The visual/audible indications repeat until any button is pressed on the radio.

Call Alert/Voice Leaves a visual/audible indication and unmutes the radio to leave an audible message. Both the light/tone indications repeat until any button is pressed on the radio.

Voice Selcall Leaves an audible message ONLY. The tone is repeated until any button is pressed on the radio.

IMPORTANT NOTE Remember to enable Voice Selcall Encode and/or Call Alert Encode from the SIG-NALLING RADIO-WIDE CONFIGURATION screen.






displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Call Type Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-33



3

Horn/Lights

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Designates an external output to be activated when a Call Alert is received.




Selectable External output can be enabled by the radio operator using the front panel select button. When enabled, HL will appear in the display.

Permanent External output cannot be enabled/disabled without anexternal switch in the relay cable.

DEPENDENCIES The relay cable must be installed from the accessory connector to the Horn/Lights. The accessory connector must also have a pin assigned (Pin 4 source) (12 VDC) for the relay.

NOTE The Horn will sound or the Lights will turn on for six seconds.

SEE ALSO Horn/Lights Delay, Accessory Connector.





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Horn/LightsField


3-34 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Horn/Lights Delay

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION SpeciÞes how long the activation of the external alarm will be delayed to allow the operator to respond to the Call Alert. If the operator responds during the delay time, the external alarm will not be activated.




RECOMMENDATION Many people Þnd that using Selectable with a 10 second delay works very well. This gives the user 10 seconds to Ògrab the micÓ before the horn sounds. Any but-ton action including taking the mic off-hook stops the horn or resets the delay.






displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Horn/LightsDelay Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-35



3

ID Tones

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The tones that create the ID for the radio. The three tones available are designated as tones A, B and C.

DEFAULTS/CHOICES Default: Tone A - 358.6 Hz Tone B - 903.3 Hz Tone C - 0.0 Hz

Choices: 304-2550 Hz

DEPENDENCIES Tone C cannot be anything but 0.0 unless the call format has a Tone C

EXCEPTIONS Tones in the range 288.5Ð304.0 Hz and 2550.0Ð3100.5 Hz may be programmed, but should be used with caution. Contact Product Services for instructions when using these tones.

WARNINGS Tones that are closer together in frequency than Motorola Standard (2.7% separa-tion) may cause system performance degradation. Only Motorola timing (1 sec-ond/3 second) is supported.

IMPORTANT NOTE Do not worry if tones change slightly after they are typed in. They will all be within industry acceptable limits.

SEE ALSO Call Format



5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the first ID Tones field is highlighted.


6. Type in a value for tone A.


7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for tones B and C.



displayed.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

ID TonesField


3-36 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

PL/DPL Required

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines if the correct PL/DPL code is required to receive a signalling mes-sage.



Y The radio must have the correct ID and PL/DPL code in order to respond.




WARNING If you encode ÒstripsÓ PL, then you must answer N.





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7


October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-37



3

Pretime

RSS LOCATION




IMPORTANT NOTE This delay is required to allow the radio to open the communications path through repeaters or other system components. For Quik Call II, this affects only Call List entries.






displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PretimeField


3-38 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

PTT Sidetones

RSS LOCATION


EXPLANATION (1) The Sidetone is a continuous tone that sounds from the time the PTT is pressed until the ID is transmitted.

(2) The PTT Short Sidetone is a short tone that sounds after the ID has been sent, preventing the radio operator from speaking while the DOS mute is operable.



EXCEPTIONS These sidetones are also used to indicate the transmission of Call Alerts and Voice Sel calls from the Call List.

SEE ALSO PTT ID







7. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the PTT Short Sidetones field is highlighted.



displayed.


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT SidetonesField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-39



3

Signalling Squelch

RSS LOCATION




IMPORTANT NOTE A radio programmed and enabled for Signalling Squelch will not unmute for nor-mal PL/DPL or CSQ transmissions. Only selective calls will be received.





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Signalling SquelchField


3-40 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

3.7 DTMF Signalling Systems

DTMF is Dual Tone Multiple Frequency signalling format. It is widely used by the telephone industry. The features available with DTMF Signalling are:

❏ PTT ID❏ Call Alert❏ Voice Selective Call❏ Horn/Lights

The following pages describe the parameters that may be modiÞed in a DTMF system.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-41



3

Acknowledge

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Indicates if the radio will send a transpond signal when it receives the correct ID.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: With Tone

Choices: ■ No ■ With Tone ■ With ID ■ With Digit

No No Ack is sent after a valid call.

With Tone A warble tone is transmitted after a valid call.

With ID The ID of the radio is transmitted after a valid call.

With Digit One DTMF digit is transmitted after a valid call.

DEPENDENCIES The Tx Signalling System MUST be a DTMF format.

IMPORTANT NOTE In some cases, you can acknowledge with another format (see Table below). Refer to Appendix A for more information on system functionality.



4. Select the desired DTMF signalling system by:a. Pressing F8 to add a system, and changing

the type to DTMF using the ↑ ↓ arrow keys.b. Pressing F3 or F4 until the desired system is

displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Acknowledge field is highlighted.



Table 3-3. Acknowledge Formats

RXSystems

TX Systems


SINGLETONE

DTMF/PHONE STAR

QUIKCALL II

● ◗ ◗ ❍ ❍ ❍

MDC1200

◗ ● ● ❍ ❍ ❍

DTMF ◗ ◗ ● ❍ ❍ ❍

Legend:● = Functional ◗ = Partially Functional ❍=Not Functional

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

AcknowledgeField


3-42 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Acknowledge Digit

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The transpond signal that is sent when the radio receives a correct ID.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: -

Choices: 0-9, *, #, A, B,D, -(note that Ô-Õ means unused)

DEPENDENCIES Acknowledge = With DIGIT

SEE ALSO Acknowledge





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Acknowledge Digit field is highlighted.


6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys or enter the desired digit to select choice.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

AcknowledgeDigit Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-43



3

Ack Pretime

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The delay period from when the radio receives a call to when it starts the Acknowledge (Ack) sequence.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 0.5 sec

Choices: 0.2 - 2.0 sec

EXCEPTIONS Group calls do not expect an Ack.

RECOMMENDATIONS Systems that use Call Alert require that the radio acknowledge (Ack) that the Call Alert has been received. The Ack is a transpond signal (warble tone).

SEE ALSO Pretime, Acknowledge, Acknowledge Digit





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Ack Pretime field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Ack PretimeField


3-44 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Alert Tone Reset

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines how the audible alert tone will be reset (silenced).


Choices: ■ Automatic ■ Manual

Automatic The alert tone will only sound once and then will be automatically reset.

Manual The alert tone will repeat every 10 seconds and MUST bemanually reset by the radio operator pressing any button,usually the PTT.

DEPENDENCIES Alert tones accompany Call Alert and Call Alert with Voice transmissions.

RECOMMENDATIONS If this feature is set to AUTOMATIC, then 4 quick beeps will be heard after a Call alert. This is the closest operation to a tone and voice pager.

SEE ALSO Call Type





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Alert Tone Reset field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Alert Tone ResetField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-45



3

Call Type

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines what response a radio has when selectively called.


Choices: ■ Call Alert ■ Call Alert/Voice ■ Voice Selcall

Call Alert Leaves a visual/audible indication ONLY. The visual/audible indications repeat until any button is pressed on the radio.

Call Alert/Voice Leaves a visual/audible indication and unmutes the radio to leave an audible message. Both the light/tone indications repeat until any button is pressed on the radio.

Voice Selcall Leaves an audible message ONLY. The tone is repeated until any button is pressed on the radio.

IMPORTANT NOTE Remember to enable Voice Selcall Encode and/or Call Alert Encode from the SIG-NALLING RADIO-WIDE CONFIGURATION screen.






displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Call TypeField


3-46 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Decode Display

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Indicates that the radio displays the ID of the transmitting radio provided it Òrec-ognizesÓ an ID that is contained in its call list. Allows display of PTT IDs and if programmed to receive Call Alerts and Voice Selcalls, displays senders ID.



IMPORTANT NOTE DTMF CANNOT display the ID of a sender of Call Alerts and Voice Selcall. Try MDC-1200 instead.

SEE ALSO Call List





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Decode Display field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Decode DisplayField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-47



3

Fixed Retry Wait

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Indicates the time the encoding radio waits between message tries to the receiving radio. This is applicable when sending Call Alerts or Radio Checks. A Þeld radio sending an Emergency Alert also sends repeated message tries to the Console. The Þxed retry wait should be left at 0.0 for Emergency Alert.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 0.0 seconds.

Choices: 0.0 - 16.9 seconds.

IMPORTANT NOTE The encoding radio will make Þve tries to read Call Alerts or Radio Checks and, if failing after the Þfth retry, causes the sending radio to display -A for negative acknowledge. The Emergency retry sequence consists of 15 ÒimpoliteÓ tries and 5 polite tries (waiting for clear channel). The sending radio displays an EE which clears only when the alert message has been received and acknowledged by the Control Unit.

SEE ALSO Call List





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Fixed Retry WaitField


3-48 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Group ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION A three-digit hexadecimal number that is needed for a radio to respond to group call signals.

DEFAULTS/CHOICES Default: -

Choices: 1 to 8 DTMF digits (0-9, *, #, A, B, D), -(note that Ô-Õ means unused)

DEPENDENCIES This ID number MUST match the Group ID of the other radios in the group.

RECOMMENDATION All IDÕs in your system should have the same number of digits.

SEE ALSO ID





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Group ID field is highlighted.


6. Type in a value for the Group ID and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Group IDField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-49



3

Horn/Lights

RSS LOCATION





Selectable External output can be enabled by the radio operator usingthe front panel select button. When enabled, HL will appearin the display.

Permanent External output cannot be enabled/defeated without anexternal switch in the relay cable.

DEPENDENCIES The relay cable must be installed from the accessory connector to the Horn/Lights. The accessory connector must have a pin assigned (Pin 4 source) 12 VDC) for the relay.

NOTE The Horn will sound or the Lights will turn on for six seconds.

SEE ALSO Horn/Lights Delay, Accessory Connector





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Horn/LightsField


3-50 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Horn/Lights Delay

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION SpeciÞes how long the activation of the external alarm will be delayed to allow the operator to respond to the Call Alert. If the operator responds during the delay time, the external alarm will not be activated.




RECOMMENDATION Many people Þnd that using Selectable with a 10 second delay works very well. This gives the user 10 seconds to Ògrab the micÓ before the horn sounds. Any but-ton action including taking the mic off-hook stops the horn or resets the delay.






displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Horn/Lights DelayField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-51



3

ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION A 1 to 8 digit number that uniquely identiÞes the radio system.


Choices: 0-9, *, #, A, B, D, -(note that Ô-Õ means unused)

IMPORTANT NOTE Avoid having identical digits back to back in an ID, as this invites potential false decode problems. For example, an ID of 1134 will have a greater probability of false decode than an ID of 1234.

RECOMMENDATION All IDÕs in your system should have the same number of digits. This ensures that the decoder resets quickly for a call being sent to another radio in the ßeet. In addition, the Call List can be searched more effectively to display the ID.

SEE ALSO Group ID





displayed.




6. Type in a value for the ID, and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

IDField


3-52 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

PL/DPL Required

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines if the correct PL/DPL code is required to receive a signalling mes-sage.



Y The radio must have the correct ID and PL/DPL code inorder to respond.




SEE ALSO ID





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7


October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-53



3

Pretime

RSS LOCATION










displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PretimeField


3-54 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

PTT ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Allows the user to specify at which point, if any, to send the radio's ID when transmitting.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: No





Both Radio's ID will be sent at the beginning and at the end of the transmission

DEPENDENCIES The sending radio must be programmed with an ID.






displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT IDField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-55



3

PTT Sidetones

RSS LOCATION



(2) The PTT Short Sidetone is a short tone that sounds after the ID has been sent.



SEE ALSO PTT ID










displayed.


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTTSidetones Field


3-56 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Reset Duration

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The time before resetting during which the DTMF decoder waits after receiving a valid digit. During this time, the decoder waits for the next speciÞed tone.







displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Reset Duration field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Reset DurationField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-57



3

Signalling Squelch

RSS LOCATION




IMPORTANT NOTE Signalling Squelch is not recommended for dispatch operators where ÒallcallsÓ are the norm. Although group calls can be sent, the Control Unit will always have to select the Call List and choose an individual or group ID to reach a ÒSignalling SquelchÓ unit.





displayed.





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

SignallingSquelch Field


3-58 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Tx Tone Duration

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Length of the tone transmitted by the radio.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 101.4 msec

Choices: 50.7 to - 4292.6 msec





displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Tx Tone Duration field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Tx Tone Duration Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-59



3

Tx Tone Interval

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Time between the transmission of each DTMF digit.




Table 3-4.




displayed.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Tx Tone Interval field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Tx Tone Interval Field


3-60 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

3.8 Singletone Signalling Systems

Singletone is a signalling system that is used to control repeater access and remote control applications. The method of signalling consists of a single frequency tone that goes out when either a button is pressed or each time the PTT is pressed. The features available with Singletone signalling are:

❏ PTT ID❏ Repeater Access

The following pages contain descriptions of the parameters which may be modiÞed in a Singletone sys-tem.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-61



3

ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Frequency of the tone that is sent.

DEFAULTS/CHOICES Default: 1049 Hz

Choices: 304 to 3000 Hz

IMPORTANT NOTE These tones are generated with square waves, thus causing tone distortion to be slightly higher than some industry encoders.



4. Select the desired Singletone signalling system by:

a. Pressing F8 to add a system, and changing thetype to Singletone using the ↑ ↓ arrow keys.

b. Pressing F3 or F4 until the desired system isdisplayed.




6. Type in a value for ID and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

IDField


3-62 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Pretime

RSS LOCATION















MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PretimeField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-63



3

PTT ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Allows the user to send a Singletone on each PTT press.


Choices: ■ No ■ Pre



IMPORTANT NOTE You can also choose to send Singletone by pressing the Select button on the radio (see Þgure below).










MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT IDField

Select Button

16

RA

PH

SC

CA

CH

Description

Channel Display

Repeater Access (Optional)

Phone (Optional...Returns to Dispatch)

Select Encode

Call Alert

Radio Check Encode

HL Selectable Horn/Light (Optional)

Choose One or All

= Optional Feature

Legend:

= Optional Path


3-64 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

PTT Sidetones

RSS LOCATION



(2) The PTT Short Sidetone is a short tone that sounds after the ID has been sent.



SEE ALSO PTT ID












MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT SidetonesFields

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-65



3

Tx Tone Duration

RSS LOCATION













MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Tx Tone DurationField


3-66 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

3.9 DTMF/Phone Access Signalling Systems

DTMF Phone Access allows the radio to have Òone buttonÓ phone patch access. It can also be used to pro-vide a DTMF burst for remote control applications. The features available with DTMF/Phone Signalling are:

❏ Memory Dial❏ Access/Deaccess Codes

The following pages contain descriptions of the parameters which may be modiÞed in a DTMF Phone system.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-67



3

Access Code

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION A string of up to 8 DTMF digits that will be used to access a phone patch connect when the SELECT button is pressed on a Mode where DTMF/Phone is assigned.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: *

Choices: 1 to 8 DTMF Digits (0-9, Q, #, A, B, D,-)(note that Ô-Õ means unused)



4. Select the desired DTMF/Phone Access signal-ling system by:




5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Access Code field is highlighted.


6. Enter the value for the Access Code and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Access CodeField


3-68 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Deaccess Code

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION A string of up to 8 DTMF digits that will be used to disconnect a phone patch con-nect when the SELECT button is pressed while in PH (phone) mode.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: #

Choices: 1 to 8 DTMF Digits (0-9, Q, #, A, B, D,-) (note that Ô-Õ means unused)







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Deaccess Code field is highlighted.


6. Enter the value for the Deaccess Code and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Deaccess CodeField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-69



3

Pretime

RSS LOCATION














MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PretimeField


3-70 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Sidetones

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The audible tones created when the Access and Deaccess Codes are being trans-mitted. They are used to tell the operator that he cannot speak until the ID code has been transmitted.

EXPLANATION (1) The Sidetone is a continuous tone that sounds until the ID code is transmitted.

(2) The Short Sidetone is a short tone that sounds after the ID code has been sent.





5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Sidetone field is highlighted.




7. Press the Tab or Enter/Return Key until the Short Sidetone Þeld is highlighted





MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

SidetonesFields

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 3-71



3

Tx Tone Duration

RSS LOCATION













MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Tx Tone DurationField


3-72 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


3

Tx Tone Interval

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Time between the transmission of each DTMF digit.


Choices: 50.7 - 4292.6 msec







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Tx Tone Interval field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Tx Tone IntervalField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

4-1

4

4.1 Overview

The Radius GM300 can support the six common Select V Signalling standards used in Europe. The radio also supports up to two User DeÞned sequences, which are manually setup by the programmer. The fea-tures available with Select V signalling are:

❏

PTT ID

❏

Call Alert

❏

Voice Selective Call

❏

Horn/Lights

❏

Base Call

❏

External Call Button

This chapter describes the programmable features available to set the Select V parameters.

If you are programming a control or base unit, you may want to create a Call List. The Call List is on the on the CALL LIST CONFIGURATION screen. For both control units and Þeld units there are several choices that you may wish to review on the RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION screen.



❏

FEATURE NAME*

IdentiÞes the name of the reference feature.

❏

RSS LOCATION*


❏

DEFINITION*


4

Select V Signalling

Select V Signalling GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

4-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

❏

DEFAULT/CHOICES*

Identify and explain both the default value the feature is automatically set to (with no user input) and the other available choices a user can select.

❏

DEPENDENCIES

I


❏

EXCEPTIONS


❏

RECOMMENDATIONS


❏

WARNINGS

IdentiÞes areas of caution and critical concerns. Be sure to read and act upon warnings. The information contained in warnings is more serious in nature than IMPORTANT NOTES.

❏

IMPORTANT NOTES


❏



4.3 Select V Signalling System

The Select V signalling system contains the Select V signalling data that is to be assigned to a particular channel/channels in the radio, as well as signalling information to be used by a base unit when encoding Call List entries. The signalling systems include deÞnitions for: Signalling Standards, PTT ID Functions, Base Call Functions, External Call Functions, Horn and Light Functions, Signalling Muting Require-ments, Alerts, etc. Each signalling system will need one or more Encode Sequence and Decode Sequence deÞned. Encode and Decode Sequences are independently deÞned and can be shared between different Select V signalling systems. Each channel in the radio can have a different signalling system, if desired, or the same signalling system can be assigned to each channel. The Call List can also have a mixture of Select V signalling systems. The Call List is even more ßexible, however, in that it allows mixing other RapidCall signalling systems (such as MDC-1200) in the same list, on an entry-by-entry basis.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

4-3

GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual Select V Signalling


4

Alert Tone Reset

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Determines how the audible alert tone will be reset (silenced).


Choices:

■

Automatic

■

Manual

Automatic

The alert tone will only sound once and then will beautomatically reset.

Manual

The alert tone will repeat every 10 seconds and MUST bemanually reset by the radio operator pressing any button,usually the PTT.

DEPENDENCIES

Alert tones accompany Call Alert and Call Alert with Voice transmissions.

RECOMMENDATIONS

If this feature is set to AUTOMATIC, then only 4 quick beeps will be heard after a Call alert. This is the closest operation to a tone and voice pager.

SEE ALSO

Call Type


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.4. Select the desired SELECT V signalling sys-

tem by:

a. Pressing

F8

to add a system, and changingthe type to SELECT V using the

↑ ↓

arrowkeys.

b. Pressing

F3

or

F4


2.

At the


, press

F7

to get to the

SIGNALLING CONFIGU-RATION

screen.

5.

Press the

Tab

or

Enter/Return

key until the

Alert Tone Reset

field is highlighted.

3.

At the

SIGNALLING CONFIGURATION

screen, press

F7

to get the

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

screen.

6.

Use the

↑ ↓

arrow keys to select the desired choice.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Alert Tone

Reset Field


4-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

Base Call Encode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Base call is a speciÞc encode sequence(s) designed for sending a call to a base unit. The ID consists of 1-2 concatenated encode sequences.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Blank

Choices: Up to 3 valid encode sequences or blank

RECOMMENDATIONS

Base call is typically used in a Þeld unit.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Encode sequences must be deÞned before this option can be programmed.

SEE ALSO

Encode Sequences


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.

5.

Press the

Tab

or

Enter/Return

key until the first

Base Call Encode

field is highlighted.

2.

At the


, press

F7

to get to the


screen.

6.

Use the

↑ ↓

arrow keys or type in a value to select the desired choice

.

3.

At the


screen, press

F7

to get the

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

screen.

7. Repeat steps 5-6 to assign the second and third Base Call Encode sequences.

4. Select the desired SELECT V signalling sys-tem by:

a. Pressing

F8

to add a system, and changingthe type to SELECT V using the

↑ ↓

arrowkeys.

b. Pressing

F3

or

F4


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Base Call

Encode Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

4-5



4

Call Type

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

This is used in conjunction with the Primary and Secondary Decode sequences to determine what response a radio makes when selectively called with a Call Alert.


Choices:

■

Call Alert

■

Call Alert/Voice

■

Voice SelCall■ CA & SelCall ■ CA/V & SelCall

Call Alert Leaves a visual/audible indication ONLY. The indicating LEDs repeat until any button is pressed on the radio. Applies to both the Primary and Secondary decode sequences.

Call Alert/Voice Leaves a visual/audible indication and unmutes the radio so the caller can leave an audible message. Both the light/tone indications repeat until any button is pressed on the radio. Applies to both the Primary and Secondary decode sequences.

Voice SelCall Leaves an audible message only. The tone is repeated until any button is pressed on the radio. Applies to both the Pri-mary and Secondary decode sequences.

CA & SelCall When selected, the Call Alert response applies to the Primary Decode sequence and the Voice SelCall response applies to the Secondary Decode Sequence.

CA/V & SelCall When selected, the Call Alert/Voice response applies to the Primary Decode sequence and the Voice SelCall applies to the Secondary Decode sequence.

IMPORTANT NOTE Remember to enable Voice Selcall Encode and/or Call Alert Encode from the SIG-NALLING RADIO-WIDE CONFIGURATION screen for the encoding (base) radio.

SEE ALSO Alert Tone Reset, Conversation Reset, Primary Decode, Secondary Decode.




a. Pressing F8 to add a system, and changingthe type to SELECT V using the ↑ ↓ arrowkeys.


2. At the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU, press F7 to get to the SIGNALLING CONFIGU-RATION screen.


3. At the SIGNALLING CONFIGURATION screen, press F7 to get the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen.

6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to select the desired choice.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Call Type

Field


4-6 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

Conversation Reset

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The Conversation Reset feature is used with Select V Signalling Systems. After receiving a call alert with voice call, or after initiating a Select V call, the radio remains in Carrier Squelch (or PL Squelch, if Busy Channel Lockout is enabled for the channel) until the Auto Reset Time has elapsed.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default:

Choices: ■ Manual Reset ■ Auto Reset (with carrier override)

Manual Reset The radio reverts to Select V (+ PL, if enabled) only after the opera-tor resets the call stat by pressing any button or PTT.

Auto Reset (with carrier override) the radio reverts to Select V (+ PL, if enabled) after a continuous period of no channel activity or PTT press equal to the Auto reset time. Any channel activity or PTT press restarts the auto reset time.

IMPORTANT NOTE Auto Reset Disabled cannot be selected if ÒForced MonitorÓ or ÒPTT Sequences OnceÓ has been enabled on any channel.

SEE ALSO Auto Reset Timer, Signalling Squelch, PL/DPL Required, Call Type,







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Conversation Reset field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Conversation

Reset Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-7



4

DOS Holdoff

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Data Operated Squelch (DOS) is used with signalling systems to mute the data transmissions. DOS Holdoff keeps the speaker muted for a preset period of time from when the carrier is detected by the squelch circuit.



IMPORTANT NOTE Only turn on this feature if your customer objects to the tones at the beginning of a transmission. When enabled, this feature will delay ALL received messages.







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the DOS Holdoff field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 DOS Holdoff

Field


4-8 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

External Call Encode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION These are the sequences that are sent whenever the external call button is pressed.

EXPLANATION This sequence may consist of 1-3 concatenated encode sequences.


Choices: Up to 3 valid encode sequences or blank.(note that Ô-Õ means unused)

IMPORTANT NOTE Encode sequences must be deÞned before this option can be programmed.

SEE ALSO Encode Sequence DeÞnition.



5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the first External Call Encode field is highlighted.


6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys or type in a value to select the desired choice.


7. Repeat steps 5-6 to assign the second and third External Call Encode sequences.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 External Call

Encode Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-9



4

Horn/Lights

RSS LOCATION





Selectable External output can be enabled by the radio operator using the front panel select button. When enabled, HL will appear in the display.

Permanent External output cannot be enabled/defeated without an external switch in the relay cable.

DEPENDENCIES The relay cable must be installed from the accessory connector to the Horn/Lights. The accessory connector must also have a pin assigned (Pin 4 source 12 VDC) for the relay.

NOTE The Horn will sound or the Lights will turn on for only six seconds.

SEE ALSO Horn/Lights Delay, Accessory Connector










MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Horn/Lights

Field


4-10 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

Horn/Lights Delay

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION SpeciÞes how long the activation of the external alarm will be delayed to allow the operator, if in the vehicle, to respond to the Call Alert. If the operator responds during the delay time, e.g., any button operation or lifting Mic off hook, the exter-nal alarm will not be activated.




RECOMMENDATION Many people Þnd that using Selectable with a 10 second delay works very well. This gives the user 10 seconds to Ògrab the micÓ before the horn sounds. Any but-ton action stops the horn or resets the delay, including taking the mic off-hook.











MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Horn/Lights

Delay Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-11



4

PL/DPL Required

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Determines if the correct PL/DPL code is required before responding to a signal-ling message.



Y The radio must have the correct ID and PL/DPL code in order to respond.




WARNING If your encoder ÒstripsÓ PL, then you must answer N.










MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PL/DPLRequired Field


4-12 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

Pretime (System)

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The amount of time that the radio will transmit with the microphone muted before sending a PTT ID, Base Call, External Call, or Call List entry. Pretime may be required to ensure full mobile transmit power is reached before transmission starts. Pretime may also be required to set up the receiver circuitry of the repeater or receiving units to ensure proper decoding.



SEE ALSO Sequence Pretime










MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PretimeField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-13



4

Primary Decode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This is the ID of a sequence which when received will cause the radio to produce either an Individual or Group Call Alert/Display indication according to the Call Type.


Choices: Any valid decode sequence or blank.

DEPENDENCIES If the Call Type is deÞned as CA & Selcall or CA/V & Selcall, this ID will be decoded as the Call ALert.

IMPORTANT NOTE Decode sequences must be defined before this option can be programmed.

SEE ALSO Decode Sequence DeÞnitions, ID (Decode Sequence), Call Type







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Primary Decode field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

Primary DecodeField


4-14 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

PTT Encode (Sequence)

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION These are the encode sequence(s) to be transmitted on the press or release of the PTT switch.

EXPLANATION 1-3 concatenated encode sequences sent whenever PTT is pressed for identiÞca-tion purposes, etc.


Choices: Up to 3 valid encode sequences or blank.

DEPENDENCIES Requires a valid PTT ID type other than none.

IMPORTANT NOTE Encode sequences must be deÞned before this option can be programmed.

SEE ALSO PTT ID, Encode Sequence DeÞnition



5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the first PTT Encode (Sequence) field is high-lighted.




7. Repeat steps 5-6 to assign the second and third PTT Encode sequences.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 PTT Encode

Sequence Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-15



4

PTT ID

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The radio can be programmed with up to 32 decode sequences, and 128 encode sequences. Each sequence can be one to seven tones. Up to 3 encode sequences can be concatenated and sent by the PTT Button on any channel. When depressed, the PTT Button activates the radio's transmitter circuitry. On release, the radio automatically switches to receive mode.


Choices: ■ Pre ■ Post ■ Both ■ Pre/Once■ Pre/Repeat ■ Both/Repeat ■ Both/Once ■ No

Pre The PTT sequence(s) are sent every time the PTT is pressed.

Post The sequence(s) are sent whenever the PTT is released. Not avail-able on a channel which has End-Of-Message Sequence enabled.

Both The combination of Pre and Post.

Pre/Once The sequence(s) will be sent on depression of the PTT if the radio is not in Auto Reset mode.

Pre/Repeat The sequence(s) are sent when the PTT is depressed, and periodi-cally during transmission, subject to programmable timing rules.

Both/Repeat The sequences are sent when the PTT is depressed, periodically during transmission, and on dekey.

Both/Once The sequence(s) will be sent on depression of the PTT if the radio is not in Auto Reset mode and on every dekey.

No No PTT ID sequence is sent.










MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 PTT ID

Field


4-16 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

PTT Short Sidetones

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The audible tone created when transmission of the PTT ID is complete.

EXPLANATION The PTT Short Sidetone is a short tone that sounds after the ID has been sent, pre-venting the radio operator from speaking while the mic is muted.



EXCEPTIONS PTT Short Sidetone is also used to indicate the transmission of Call Alerts and Voice Selcalls from the Call List.

SEE ALSO PTT ID







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the PTT Short Sidetone field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT Short Sidetone Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-17



4

PTT Sidetones

RSS LOCATION


EXPLANATION The Sidetone is a continuous tone that sounds from the time the PTT is pressed until the ID is transmitted.



EXCEPTIONS PTT sidetone is also used to indicate the transmission of Call Alerts and Voice Sel-calls from the Call List.

SEE ALSO PTT ID







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the PTT Sidetone field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

PTT SidetoneField


4-18 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

Secondary Decode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This is a ID which when received will cause the radio to produce either an Indi-vidual or Group Call Alert/Display indication according to the call type.


Choices: Any valid decode sequence or blank.

DEPENDENCIES If the Call Type is deÞned as CA & Selcall or CA/V & Selcall, this ID will be decoded as Selcall.

IMPORTANT NOTE Decode sequences must be defined before this option can be programmed.

SEE ALSO Decode Sequence DeÞnitions, ID (Decode Sequence), Group Type, Call Type







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Secondary Decode field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

SecondaryDecode Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-19



4

Signalling Squelch

RSS LOCATION




IMPORTANT NOTE (1) A radio programmed and enabled for Signalling Squelch will not unmute for normal PL/DPL or CSQ transmissions. Only selective calls will be received.

(2) Signalling Squelch is not recommended for dispatch operators where Òall-callsÓ are the norm. Although group calls can be sent the Control Unit will always have to select the Call List and choose an individual or group ID to reach a ÒSignalling SquelchÓ unit.










MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7

SignallingSquelch Field


4-20 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

Signalling Standards

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This is the Select V signalling standard to be used by this signalling system.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: ZVEI

Choices: ■ ZVEI ■ Modified ZVEI ■ Fr. (French)/Modified ZVEI■ 70ms CCIR ■ 100ms CCIR ■ EEA







5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Signalling Standards field is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠Tab

➠F7 Sig. Standards

Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-21


Encode Sequence DeÞnitions

4

4.4 Encode Sequence Definitions

Up to 128 unique Encode Sequences can be accessed on a per channel basis via PTT, Base Call, External Call, and Call List entries.

The Signalling Standard which is used for a sequence is the one deÞned for the particular channel. An Encode Sequence cannot be deleted if it is referenced from elsewhere in the signalling system (i.e., PTT, Base Call, External Call, Call List Entries).

The Encode Sequence DeÞnition has the following Þelds:❏ ID❏ Sequence Pretime❏ EFT (Extended First Tone)❏ Encode Sequence

These Þelds are described on the following pages.


4-22 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

EFT (Extended First Tone)

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This option is used in scanning applications. The First Tone of an Encode Sequence is Extended to allow a scanning radio to reach the required channel and to decode the Þrst tone.



IMPORTANT NOTE When the Þeld is left blank, the appropriate duration (as deÞned in Signalling Standard or Single Tone DeÞnition) is used.



4. Select the desired sequence by pressing F3/F4 or pressing F2 to go to a specific ID.

2. At the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU, press F7 to get to the SIGNAL CONFIGURA-TION screen.

5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the EFT Þeld is highlighted.

3. Press F3 to get the ENCODE SEQUENCE SCREEN.

6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to increment/decrement the extended Þrst tone.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSEQUENCEENCODE

➠Tab

➠F3 EFT

Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-23



4

Encode Sequence

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION 1-7 tone digits for encoding from an input source (PTT or external call button). The encode sequence is used to send an ID or status information to another radio in the Select V system. An encode sequence may have an extended Þrst tone deÞ-nition and a pretime deÞnition associated with it.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 01234--

Choices: 1 - 7 digits (0-9, G, R, B, C, D, F)

IMPORTANT NOTE Encode sequences must be deÞned before attempting to program a Select V sig-nalling system.

SEE ALSO ID (Encode Sequence), PTT ID, Base Call, External Call





5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Encode Sequence Þeld is highlighted.

3. Press F3 to get the ENCODE SEQUENCE Screen.

6. Type in 1-7 Select V tone digits, without any spaces between them.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F3 Encode Seq.

Field


4-24 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

ID (Encode)

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This letter indicates the reference for the sequence and is used when setting up the base call, external call, or PTT encode sequences in a Select V Signalling system.

SEE ALSO Encode Sequence, Pretime, (EFT) Extended First Tone, Encode Sequence.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F3 ID

Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-25



4

Sequence Pretime

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Pretime is the period of un-modulated carrier preceding the transmission of any tone sequence. Pretimes are required for the following reasons:

A. To ensure full portable transmit power is reached before tone transmission starts.

B. To set up the receiver circuitry of the repeater or receiving radio units to ensure proper decoding.

C. To meet signalling standard requirements



SEE ALSO Pretime (System)





5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Pre-time Þeld is highlighted.

3. Press F3 to get the ENCODE SEQUENCE Screen.

6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to increment/decrement the value.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F3 Pretime

Field


4-26 6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Decode Sequence DeÞnitions

4

4.5 Decode Sequence Definitions

Up to 32 unique Decode Sequences can be entered on a per channel basis.

The Signalling Standard which is used for a sequence is the one deÞned for a particular channel. A Decode Sequence cannot be deleted if it is referenced from elsewhere in the personality, i.e., as Primary Decode Sequence or Secondary Decode Sequence.

The Þelds used make up the sequence deÞnition are deÞned on the following pages.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-27



4

Alert Tones

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Decode Alert Tones can be enabled or disabled by sequence deÞnition



RECOMMENDATIONS Enter ÒYÓ if Individual/Group Alert tone is to be sounded when a valid sequence is received.

IMPORTANT NOTE If Select V Decode Alerts have been disabled or Alerts have been disabled for the radio, Feedback Tones cannot be selected





5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Alert Tones Þeld is highlighted.

3. Press F4 to get the DECODE SEQUENCE Screen.

6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to enable/disable.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSEQUENCEDECODE

➠Tab

➠F4 Alert Tones

Field


4-28 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

Call Lights

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The decode LEDs and displays may be enabled or disabled by decode sequences.



RECOMMENDATIONS Enter ÒYÓ if Individual/Group Alert tone is to be sounded when a valid sequence is received.

IMPORTANT NOTE If LEDs have been disabled for the radio, or if Select V Decode LED has been dis-abled this option cannot be selected.

SEE ALSO





5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Call Lights Þeld is highlighted.


6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to enable/disable.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F4 Call Lights

Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-29



4

Decode Sequence

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This is a decode sequence to be used in a signalling system. The sequence can be deÞned as having between 1 and 7 tones.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 01234

Choices: 1-7 digits (0-9, G, R, B, C, D, F)

SEE ALSO Primary Decode, Secondary Decode





5. Press Tab or Enter/Return key until the Decode Sequence Þeld is highlighted.


6. Type in 1-7 Select V tone digits, without any spaces between them.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F4 Decode

Sequence Field


4-30 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

EFT (Extended First Tone) Time

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This option is used in scanning applications. The First Tone of an Encode Sequence is Extended to allow a scanning radio to reach the required channel and to decode the Þrst tone.



IMPORTANT NOTE When the Þeld is left blank, the appropriate duration (as deÞned in Signalling Standard) is used.





5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the EFT Þeld is highlighted.


6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys to increment/decrement the extended Þrst tone.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F4 EFT Time

Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-31



4

Group Digit

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The digit assignment for the Group Type. The digit is used for either standard or expanded group call decoding.


Choices: 0-9, G, R, D, F




4. Select the desired sequence by pressing F3/F4 or press F2 to go to a speciÞc ID.


5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Group Digit Þeld is highlighted.


6. Use the ↑ ↓ arrow keys or type in a value and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F4 Group Digit

Field


4-32 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

Group Positions

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION These are the group digit positions in a decode sequence. DeÞnes the point(s) in the sequence at which Group Call tones will be accepted.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: -

Choices: X, - (note that Ô-Õ means unused)

DEPENDENCIES A Group Digit must be defined before Group positions can be programmed.

IMPORTANT NOTE Do not enter ÒXÓ in a position which has not been deÞned in the Decode Sequence.

SEE ALSO Group Type





5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Group Positions Þeld is highlighted.


6. Enter ÒXÓ in the desired positions and press Enter/Return.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F4 Group Positions

Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 4-33



4

Group Type

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Group Call decode allows a number of mobile or portables to be simultaneously called as a group, in addition to the individual call function.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: blank

Choices: ■ S ■ E ■ blank

S With Standard Group Call, the radio decodes only the group call sequence if the character, starting at the group call position, is the Group Tone and subsequent tones are alternating Repeat Tone and Group Tones until the end of the sequence.

E The Expanded Group Call option allows the decoder to accept the group call tone in any number of non-contiguous positions in the code. Upon detection of a group call tone, the following tone can be either the valid individual tone or the Repeat Tone. Expanded Group Call provides more ßexibility in selecting grouping and sub-grouping radios in a system.

blank Disable Group Call

DEPENDENCIES A Group Digit must be defined before Group Type can be set.





5. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Group Type Þeld is highlighted.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F4 Group Type

Field


4-34 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


4

ID (Decode)

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This letter indicates the reference for the sequence and is used when setting up the primary or secondary decode sequences in a Select V Signalling System.


MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠F4 CHANGE/

VIEW F7 SIGNALLING

CONFIGURATIONF4 DECODE

SEQUENCESCREEN

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

5-1

5

5.1 Defining the Call List

A Radio that is used as an encoder or for Decode Display must have a Call List. A Call List is used by the encoding radio to encode the proper ID and signalling format for the radio to be called. A Call List is built in the CALL LIST CONFIGURATION screen. This screen is accessed from the CHANGE/VIEW screen as F9. The parameters to build a Call List are discussed in the following pages.



❏

FEATURE NAME

*IdentiÞes the name of the reference feature.

❏

RSS LOCATION*


❏

DEFINITION*


❏

DEFAULT/CHOICES*


❏

DEPENDENCIES

I


❏

EXCEPTIONS


❏

RECOMMENDATIONS


5

Call List

Call List GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

5-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Call List Feature DeÞnitions

5

❏

WARNINGS


❏

IMPORTANT NOTES


❏



5.3 Call List Feature Definitions

The Call List Feature DeÞnitions appear on the following pages.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

5-3

GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual Call List


5

Acknowledge Expected

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Parameter which indicates whether the radio will wait for an acknowledgment signal after transmission.

EXPLANATION

MDC-1200 has the ability to acknowledge calls. Thus, if an MDC-1200 system is selected, the Acknowledge Expected data Þeld appears. If set to yes (Y), the radio waits for an acknowledge. If no acknowledge is received, the radio will retry up to four times. If set to no (N), the radio ignores acknowledges and does not per-form any retries.


Choices:

■

Y

■

N

IMPORTANT NOTE

Other signalling systems (besides the MDC 1200) do not expect an acknowledge and will not perform any retries while waiting for an acknowledge.


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.

3.

Press the

Tab

key until the Acknowledge Expected field is highlighted.

2.

At the


, press

F9

to get to the

CALL LIST

screen.

4.

Use the

↑ ↓


MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Call ListScreen

Tab AcknowledgeExpected Field


5-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


5

Call Encode Sequence

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Reference to collection of information consisting of: Sequence Pretime, EFT Time and the Encode Sequence itself. This is for Select V systems only.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default

:

First valid encode sequence if any are deÞned, otherwise, blank.

Choices: Up to 3 valid encode sequences, or blank.


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN

MENU

to get to the


.

3.

Press the

Tab

key until the Call Encode Sequence field is highlighted.

2.

At the


, press

F9

to get to the

CALL LIST

screen.

4.

Use the

↑ ↓


MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Call ListScreen

Tab Call EncodeSequence Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

5-5



5

Call Format

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Quick Call call format.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Twotone

CAP

Code PreÞx = SP

Freq 1 = 1357.5

Freq 2 = 746.5

Choices:

■

Twotone

■

Longtone (Freq = 746.5 is default for Longtone)

Twotone

Sends out two tones; Þrst tone 1 second long, second tone 3 seconds long

Longtone

Sends out one tone, 8-9 seconds long


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.

3.

Press the

Tab

key until the Call Format field is highlighted.

2.

At the


, press

F9

to get to the

CALL LIST

screen.

4.

Use the

↑ ↓


MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Call ListScreen

Tab Call FormatField


5-6

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


5

Display Name

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Number used by the radioÕs two-digit display to identify the call entry.

EXPLANATION

This name is by default the same as the Entry Number. The Display Name num-ber must be edited to make grouping of individual and group calls more orga-nized. For example, a system with 10 radios may display each radio from 01 to 10. Group Calls which start an Entry Number 11 could be displayed as 30,31, etc. This would clearly distinguish an Individual Call from a Group Call.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Entry Number

Choices: 1-126


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.

3.

Press the

Tab

key until the Display Name field is highlighted.

2.

At the


, press

F9

to get to the

CALL LIST

screen.

4. Enter Display Name number in Þeld.

MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Tab DisplayName Field

Call ListScreen

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

5-7



5

ID Number

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

ID of the called unit or group.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: DTMF: 11111111

MDC: See ID Type for MDC

Choices: MDC: 1-9, 0, A-F (special restriction with E and F)

DTMF: *, #, 0-9, A, B, D

SEE ALSO ID Type



3. Press the Tab key until the ID Number field is highlighted.

2. At the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU, press F9 to get to the CALL LIST screen.

4. Enter number in Þeld.

MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Call ListScreen

Tab ID NumberField


5-8 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


5

ID Type

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Indicates which type of call is to be made. After the type has been selected, the appropriate data Þeld for the ID number appears. This is for MDC-1200 systems only.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Individual: 1111

Group: Fleet ID = 1Group ID = 11

Fleet: Fleet ID = 1

Choices: <Individual> <Group> <Fleet> <All Call>

SEE ALSO ID Number



3. Press the Tab key until the ID Type field is highlighted.



MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Tab ID NumberField

Call ListScreen

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 5-9



5

Revert Mode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This Þeld determines on which channel the call will be sent.

EXPLANATION The Call List is not slaved to any mode in the radio. If the called radio is known to be on a particular Mode (channel), that Mode may be entered in the Revert Mode Data Þeld. When the call is made, the radio will transmit the call on the revert mode and stay in that mode. Entering 00 tells the radio to transmit on the current mode.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: None

Choices: Any existing mode with a valid Tx frequency

RECOMMENDATIONS If you want the call to always go out on whatever channel your customer is on, then you want ÔNoneÕ; do this by using the UP/DOWN keys or typing 00. If you want the call to always be sent on a speciÞc channel, then select the desired chan-nel. Remember, however, that when the call is complete, the radio will remain on the sending channel.



3. Press the Tab key until the Revert Mode field is highlighted.


4. Use the ↑ ↓ keys or enter the number to enter the mode.

MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Call ListScreen

Tab Revert ModeField


5-10 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


5

Signalling System

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION System Number of the Signalling System you will be using.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 1st valid signalling system

Choices: Any valid signalling system. Valid systems are:

■ MDC-1200 ■ QCII (Quikcall) ■ DTMF ■ Select V



3. Press the Tab key until the Signalling System field is highlighted.



MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Call ListScreen

Tab Signalling System Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 5-11



5

Strip PL

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Some systems require that PL be stripped during a call transmission. If this is required by your system, set the data Þeld to yes (Y).



SEE ALSO



3. Press the Tab key until the Strip PL field is highlighted.



MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠

F4 Change/View

F9 Call ListScreen

Tab Strip PLField


5-12 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


5

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

6-1

6

6.1 Define a Signalling System

After a codeplug has been read from a radio or archive Þle, move to the Change/View menu to activate the Signalling System. The Change/View menu uses F7 to display the SIGNAL SYSTEM CONFIGURA-TION screen. This screen allows you to activate or deactivate the desired Signalling System and also con-Þgure the system to match the Signalling System where the radio will be used.

6.2 RSS Functions

The following is a list of functions that appear on the next few pages.

❏

Add Signalling System

❏

Delete Signalling System

❏

Next System

❏

Previous System

❏

Print Screen



❏

FEATURE NAME

*IdentiÞes the name of the reference feature.

❏

RSS LOCATION*


❏

DEFINITION*


❏

DEFAULT/CHOICES


6

RSS Functions

RSS Functions GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

6-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

RSS Function DeÞnitions

6

❏

DEPENDENCIES

I


❏

EXCEPTIONS


❏

RECOMMENDATIONS


❏

WARNINGS


❏

IMPORTANT NOTES


❏



6.4 RSS Function Definitions

The RSS Function DeÞnitions appear on the following pages.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

6-3

GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual RSS Functions


6

Add Entry

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

This Function allows the user to add call list entries to the codeplug conÞguration. The new entry will be added to the end of the call list. Up to 126 entries are avail-able.

DEFAULT/CHOICES

Default: Last Entry

SEE ALSO

Delete Entry


1. Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.3. At the

CALL LIST

press

F7

to access the

Add Entry

function.

2. At the


, press

F9

to get to the

CALL LIST

screen.

MAINMENU

➠F4

➠F9CHANGE/

VIEW screenCALL LIST

➠

F7Add Entry


6-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6

Add Format

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

This funtion allows the user to add an entry to the user-deÞned format list.

SEE ALSO

Delete Format


1. Press

F

4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.4. At the

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

screen, press

F5

to get the

USER-DEFINED FORMAT

screen.

2. At the


, press

F7

to get to the


screen.

5. Press

F8

to access

Add Format

.

3. At the


screen, press

F7

to get the

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

screen.

6. Repeat step 5 until desired sequence is reached

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F5

➠F7 Add

FormatUSER-DEFFORMAT

➠F8

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

6-5



6

Add Sequence

RSS LOCATION

OR

DEFINITION

This function allows the user to add a Select V encode/decode sequence to the codeplug conÞguration. The new entry will be added to the end of the encode/decode sequence list.

SEE ALSO

Delete Sequence


1. Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.4. At the

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

screen, press

F3

to get the

DECODE CONFIGURATION

screen, or

F4

to get the

ENCODE CONFIGURATION

screen.

2. At the


, press

F7

to get to the


screen.

5. Press

F8

to access the

Add Sequence Function

.

3. At the


screen, press

F7

to get the

SIGNALLING SYSTEM

screen.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGENCODE

➠F8 Add Seq.

Function

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGDECODE

➠F8 Add Seq.

Function


6-6 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6Add System

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This function allows the user to add Signalling Systems to the codeplug conÞgu-ration. The new system will be added to the end of the Signalling System list. Up to 32 Systems are available.

SEE ALSO Delete Signalling System





4. At the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen, press F8 to access the Add System Function.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F8

➠F7 Add System

Function

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 6-7



6Delete Entry

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This function allows the user to delete the currently displayed entry from the Call List. Entries that followed the deleted entry will be adjusted down by one entry number.

SEE ALSO Add Entry



4. Press F7 to delete the entry.


5. A pop-up warning will inform you to delete all references to this system. At this point press F2 to delete the system or press F10 to abort.

3. At the CALL LIST screen, select the entry that you want to delete by pressing either F3 or F4 until the desired entry is displayed.

MAINMENU

➠F4

➠F9CHANGE/


➠

F7 DeleteEntry


6-8 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6Delete Format

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This funtion allows the user to delete the currently displayed entry in the user-deÞned format. Entries that follow the deleted entry will be adjusted down by one entry.

SEE ALSO Add Format



4. At the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen, press F5 to get the USER-DEFINED FORMAT screen.


5. Press F7 to access Delete Format.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F5

➠F7 Delete


➠F7

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 6-9



6Delete Sequence

RSS LOCATION

OR

DEFINITION This function allows the user to delete the last entry in the Select V encode/decode sequence list.

SEE ALSO Add sequence



4. At the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen, press F3 to get the DECODE CONFIGURATION screen, or F4 to get the ENCODE CONFIGURATION screen.


5. Press F7 to access the Add Sequence Function.


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGENCODE

➠F7 Delete Seq.

Function

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGDECODE

➠F7 Delete Seq.

Function


6-10 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6Delete System

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This function allows the user to delete the current Signalling System.

SEE ALSO Add System





4. At the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen, press F7 to access the Delete System Function.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F7

➠F7 Delete System

Function

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 6-11



6GoTo Sequence

RSS LOCATION

OR

DEFINITION This function allows the user to go directly to a particular Select V encode/decode sequence without having to page through all the deÞned sequences.





5. Press F2 to access the Go To Sequence Function.


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGENCODE

➠F2 GoTo Seq.

Function

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGDECODE

➠F2 GoTo Seq.

Function


6-12 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6Next Entry

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This function allows the user to display the next entry in the Call List

IMPORTANT NOTE If the current entry is the last entry in the list, than the Þrst entry will be displayed when this function is used.

SEE ALSO Previous Entry



3. Press F4 to move forward to Next Entry.


4. Repeat Step 3 until you have reached the desired entry.

MAINMENU

➠F4

➠F9CHANGE/


➠

F4Next Entry

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 6-13



6Next Format

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This funtion allows the user to display the next entry in the user-deÞned list.

IMPORTANT NOTE If the current entry is the last entry in the list, the Þrst entry will be displayed when this function is used.

SEE ALSO Previous Format





5. Press F4 to access Next Format.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F5

➠F7 Next


➠F4


6-14 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6Next Sequence

RSS LOCATION

OR

DEFINITION This function allows the user to display the next Select V encode/decode sequence in the list.

IMPORTANT NOTE If the current sequence is the last sequence in the list, than the Þrst sequence will be displayed when this function is used.

SEE ALSO Previous Sequence





5. Press F4 to access the Next Sequence Function.


6. Repeat step 5 until desired sequence is reached.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGENCODE

➠F4 Next Seq.

Function

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGDECODE

➠F4 Next Seq.

Function

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 6-15



6Next System

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This function allows the user to display the next Signalling System in the signal-ling conÞguration.

IMPORTANT NOTE If the current System is the last system in the list, than the Þrst System will be dis-played when this function is used.

SEE ALSO Previous System



4. At the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen, press F4 to access the Next System Function.


5. Repeat step 4 until desired system is reached


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F4

➠F7 Next System

Function


6-16 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6Previous Entry

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This function allows the user to display the previous entry in the Call List.

IMPORTANT NOTE If the current entry is the Þrst entry in the list, then the last entry will be displayed when this function is used.

SEE ALSO Next Entry



3. Press F3 to move backward to Previous Entry.


4. Repeat Step 3 until you have reached the desired entry.

MAINMENU

➠F4

➠F9CHANGE/


➠

F3Previous Entry

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 6-17



6Previous Format

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This funtion allows the user to display the previous entry in the user-deÞned list.

IMPORTANT NOTE If the current entry is the Þrst entry in the list, the last entry will be displayed when this function is used.

SEE ALSO Next Format





5. Press F3 to access Previous Format.



MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F5

➠F7 Previous


➠F3


6-18 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6Previous Sequence

RSS LOCATION

OR

DEFINITION This function allows the user to display the previous sequence in the sequence list.

IMPORTANT NOTE If the current sequence is the Þrst system in the list, then the last sequence will be displayed when this function is used.

SEE ALSO Next Sequence





5. Press F3 to access the Previous Sequence Func-tion.

3. At the SIGNALLING CONFLAGRATION screen, press F7 to get the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen.


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGENCODE

➠F3 Prev. Seq.

Function

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7

CONFIGDECODE

➠F3 Prev. Seq.

Function

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 6-19



6Previous System

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This function allows the user to display the previous Signalling System in the sig-nalling conÞguration.

IMPORTANT NOTE If the current System is the Þrst system in the list, then the last System will be dis-played when this function is used.

SEE ALSO Next System



4. At the SIGNALLING SYSTEM screen, press F4 to access the Next System Function.


5. Repeat Step 4 until desired system is reached


MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALSYSTEMSIGNAL

➠F3

➠F7 Previous System

Function


6-20 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6Print Screen

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Allows the user to print a copy of the current screen.


1. On any screen, press F5 to print the current screen.

➠F5 Print of the

current screenAny screen

or menu

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 6-21



6View List

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This function allows the user to display an Òat-a-glanceÓ summary of the deÞned call lists.

IMPORTANT NOTE The Call List must be deÞned before this function can be programmed.

SEE ALSO Call List Features



3. At the CALL LIST CONFIGURATION screen, press F6 to get the CALL LIST SUMMARY screen.

2. At the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU, press F9 to get to the CALL LIST CONFIGURA-TION screen.

4. If there is more than one page, it will be denoted in a box in the top left-hand corner of the screen (e.g. Page 1 of 3). Press PgUp/PgDn to scroll through the summary pages.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F9

CHANGE/VIEW SCREEN

CALL LISTSUMMARYCALL LIST

➠F6


6-22 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


6

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

7-1

7

7.1 Programming the Phone Memory Dialer

The Phone Memory Dialer screen is accessed from the Change/View menu. A list of up to sixteen 16-digit phone numbers can be entered on this screen. While in Phone Access, this list can be scrolled through with the Up/Down buttons on the front panel of the radio. When the desired list position is dis-played, the operator presses PTT to send the DTMF phone number string. No spaces are allowed in the phone number! A dash (' - ') indicates the end of the DTMF string.

The Dial Signalling system MUST be set. In most cases, it can be the same as the DTMF/Phone signalling system for sending the access and deaccess codes. However, you may desire to set up a unique DTMF/Phone signalling system for this purpose. In this way, fast DTMF tone durations can be used for Òspeed dialingÓ while maintaining long DTMF digits for the access/deaccess codes.



❏

FEATURE NAME

* IdentiÞes the name of the reference feature.

❏

RSS LOCATION*


❏

DEFINITION*


❏

DEFAULT/CHOICES*


❏

DEPENDENCIES

I


❏

EXCEPTIONS


7

Phone Memory Dialer

Phone Memory Dialer GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual

7-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Phone Memory Dialer Feature DeÞnitions

7

❏

RECOMMENDATIONS


❏

WARNINGS


❏

IMPORTANT NOTES


❏

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES* Summarizes how to access and change a given feature. It explains the RSS LOCATION map-ping in more detail.

7.3 Phone Memory Dialer Feature Definitions

Phone Memory Dialer Feature DeÞnitions appear on the following pages.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

7-3

GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual Phone Memory Dialer


7

Dial Signalling System

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

The Signalling System that will be used to dial phone numbers.

EXPLANATION

In most cases, the Dial Signalling System will be the same as the DTMF/Phone signalling system. It is made separate from the access signalling system so that you can set tone durations for items such as Òspeed diallingÓ while maintaining separate DTMF duration for access/deaccess codes.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 00

Choices: 1 - total number of signalling systems stopping on DTMF/Phone type only

WARNING

MUST be set for automatic phone dialling to function properly.


1.

Press

F4

at the MAIN MENU to get to the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU.

3.

Press the

Tab

key until the Dial Signalling System field is highlighted.

2.

At the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU, press

F6

to get to the PHONE MEMORY CON-FIGURATION screen.

4.

Use the

↑ ↓


MAINMENU

➠ ➠ ➠F4 Change/

ViewF6 Phone Memory

Config

Tab Dial SignallingSystem Field


7-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


7

Display Name

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

The number you will see displayed when dialing this phone number.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Entry Position

Choices: 00-99


1.

Press

F4


3.

Press the

Tab

key until the Display Name field is highlighted.

2.


F6


4.

Use the

↑ ↓

arrow keys or enter the display name number to select choice.

MAINMENU


ViewF6 Phone Memory

Config

Tab Display NameField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

7-5

GM300 RapidCall Radio Service Software Manual Phone Memory Dialer


7

Entry Number

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Position in phone list for this phone number.

NOT EDITABLE IN RSS


7-6

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


7

Phone Number

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

The number you want to send.

EXPLANATION

Press the select button on the front of the radio until a ÒPHÓ is ßashing. This indi-cates your are in Phone Access mode. While in Phone Access mode, you can use the Up/Down buttons on the front of the radio to scroll through the list of phone numbers. When the desired phone entry number is displayed, press the PTT but-ton to send the DTMF phone number string.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: ----------------

Choices: 0-9, A, B, D, *, #

Ò

-

Ó

means end of DTMF string

IMPORTANT NOTE

Pauses are NOT allowed.

Enter as few phone number entries as possible, as it will be faster to Þnd the num-ber you want to dial. No spaces are allowed in the phone number. A dash (Ò-Ó) indicates the end of the DTMF string.


1.

Press

F4


3.

Press the

Tab

key until the Phone Number field is highlighted.

2.


F6


4. Enter number.

MAINMENU


ViewF6 Phone Memory

Config

Tab Phone NumberField

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

8-1

8

8.1 Radio Wide Signalling

The Radio-Wide signalling screen contains signalling parameters that are programmed for all channels and signalling systems. Some of the parameters are signalling system speciÞc, such as Select V Sidetones, while others are valid for all signalling systems, such as Alert Encode and Call List Timeout.

8.1.1 Program Call List Features

The Radius radio can be set up as an selective call encoding unit by utilizing the Call List. Since several different calling features are available through the Call List, customizing the features presented by the Call List can be done on the MORE RADIO WIDE screen. To display the CONSOLE CONFIGURATION screen, press the F2 function key on the RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION screen. There are three encoder features available. Voice Selective Call and Call Alert encode are available with MDC-1200, Select V, Quik Call II, and DTMF. The third is Radio Check and it is only available with MDC-1200. Encoder features use the Call List to generate ID's for the units to be called.

8.1.2 Signalling Systems

Once a signalling system is deÞned it must be assigned to a Mode and/or Call List entry to be usable in the radio. Signalling systems are assigned to a channel on the MODE CONFIGURATION screen. Each Mode may have one signalling system assigned to the receiver or one signalling system assigned to the transmitter or both. The receive and transmit signalling systems need not be the same. For example, a radio may be set up to receive Quik Call II and transmit a DTMF PTT ID. Signalling systems are assigned to Call List entries on the CALL LIST CONFIGURATION screen.

8 Signalling Radio-Wide

Signalling Radio-Wide GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual

8-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


8



❏

FEATURE NAME

* IdentiÞes the name of the reference feature.

❏

RSS LOCATION*


❏

DEFINITION*


❏

DEFAULT/CHOICES*


❏

DEPENDENCIES

I


❏

EXCEPTIONS


❏

RECOMMENDATIONS


❏

WARNINGS

IdentiÞes areas of caution and critical concern. Be sure to read and act upon warnings. They are more serious in nature than IMPORTANT NOTES.

❏

IMPORTANT NOTES


❏



8.3 Signalling Radio-Wide Feature Definitions

Signalling Radio-Wide Feature DeÞnitions appear on the following pages.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

8-3

GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual Signalling Radio-Wide

Signalling Radio-Wide Feature DeÞnitions

8

Auto Reset Timer

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

Upon entry into the Auto Reset mode, a timer is started.When the Auto Reset Timer expires, the radio is reset to the programmed Squelch mode. This is a radio-wide feature.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 7 secs

Choices:

■

1 - 60 secs

SEE ALSO

Auto Reset Enabled


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the


.

4.

Press the

Tab

or

Enter/Return

key until the Auto Reset Timer field is highlighted.

2.

At the

CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU,

press

F7

to get to the


screen.

5.

Use the

↑ ↓


3.

At the


screen, press

F2

to

get the

SIGNALLING RADIO-WIDE

screen.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG

SIGNALRADIO-WIDESIGNALING

➠Tab

➠F2 Auto Rest

Timer Field


8-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


8

Call Alert Encode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

The Call Alert Encode Þeld is used to enable or disable the Call Alert Encode fea-ture in the radio


Choices:

■

N

■

Y

IMPORTANT NOTE

At least one Call List entry must be programmed into the radio to use the Call Alert Encode feature.

SEE ALSO

Call List, Encode Sequence DeÞnitions


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the

CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU.

4.

Press the

Tab

or

Enter/Return

key until the Call Alert Encode field is highlighted.

2.

At the


press

F7

to get to the


screen.

5.

Use the

↑ ↓


3.

At the


screen, press

F2

to

get the

SIGNALLING RADIO-WIDE

screen.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Call Alert

Encode Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

8-5



8

Call List Time Out

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

This is the amount of time that the radio will remain in Voice Selcall Encode, Call Alert Encode, or Base Call Encode with no user actions before returning to dis-patch.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Off

Choices:

■

1-15 sec

■

Off


1.

Press

F4

at the

MAIN MENU

to get to the

CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG MENU.

4.

Press the

Tab

or

Enter/Return

key until the Call List Time Out field is highlighted.

2.

At the


press

F7

to get to the


screen.

5.

Use the

↑ ↓


3.

At the


screen, press

F2

to

get the

SIGNALLING RADIO-WIDE screen

.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Call List

Time Out Field


8-6 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


8

Emergency Alarm

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default:

Choices: ■ None ■ Silent ■ Standard

WARNING The emergency switch must be installed when the radio is programmed. If it is not, the radio, after being programmed, will immediately enter the emergency alarm sequence by keying the transmitter. Also, be certain that the emergency switch and external alarm lines have been conÞgured for the correct connector pins on the Accessory Connector ConÞguration screen.

IMPORTANT NOTE Not available for Select V signalling.



4. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Emergency Alarm field is highlighted.



3. At the SIGNALLING CONFIGURATION screen, press F2 to get the SIGNALLING RADIO-WIDE screen.

MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Voice SelCall

Encode Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 8-7



8

Low Battery

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Low Battery is used in radios conÞgured as the transmit radio in a GR300 repeater conÞguration. If the radio supply voltage falls below a pre-deÞned threshold, the radio will send out the Þrst call list entry as a Call Alert every 15 minutes. The Call Alert activity will continue as long as the supply voltage remains below threshold.

SEE ALSO Call List



4. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Low Battery field is highlighted.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Low Battery

Field


8-8 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


8

PTT Repeat Timer

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Time between PTT ID repeats when PTT ID option is PRE/RPT or BOTH/RPT. Started whenever a sequence is sent via the PTT button. This is a radio-wide parameter.

EXPLANATION If the PTT button is pressed, the sequence will be sent each time the timer runs out.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: 7 seconds

Choices: 1 - 255 seconds

SEE ALSO PTT ID



4. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the PTT Repeat Timer field is highlighted.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 PTT Repeat

Timer Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 8-9



8

Radio Check Encode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION Used to enable/disable the Radio Check Encode feature in the radio.



IMPORTANT NOTE Radio Check encode is not available for Select V signalling.



4. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Radio Check Encode field is highlighted.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Radio Check

Encode Field


8-10 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


8

Revert Mode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This is the mode number on which the emergency alarm is transmitted

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: None

Choices: ■ None ■ 01-maximum number of defined modes

IMPORTANT NOTE It is recommended to use the emergency revert mode so that all emergency alarms in the system are directed at the same mode. If no emergency mode is selected, all modes must be programmed to transmit emergency alarm.

WARNING Revert Mode works in conjunction with MDC-1200 emergency alarms only.



4. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Voice Selcall Encode field is highlighted.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Revert

Mode

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 8-11



8

Select V Sidetones

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION When this option is enabled, the radio will produce Select V sidetones whenever a PTT ID or Select V Call List entry is sent instead of PTT sidetones or PTT short sidetones.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Enabled

Choices: ■ Enabled ■ Disabled

SEE ALSO PTT Sidetones, PTT Short Sidetones



4. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Select V Sidetones field is highlighted.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Select V

Sidetones Field


8-12 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


8

Tx Hold Time

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION This is the period of time, after completion of the Encode Sequence, that the trans-mitter remains keyed (un-modulated or PL modulated). It is applied to all of the deÞned sequences. This is a radio-wide feature.

DEFAULT/CHOICES Default: Off

Choices: ■ 100 ms - 1.1 s ■ Off

IMPORTANT NOTE For concatenated sequences, the Hold Time is only applied to the Þnal sequence. The inter-sequence delay will only be equal to the Pre Time of the following sequence. To enable the Hold Time option, the Encode Sequence DeÞnitions must be enabled.



4. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Tx Hold Time field is highlighted.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Tx Hold

Time Field

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A 8-13



8

Voice Selcall Encode

RSS LOCATION

DEFINITION The Voice Selcall Encode Þeld is used to enable/disable the Voice Selcall Encode feature in the radio.



IMPORTANT NOTE At least one call list entry must be programmed into the radio to use Voice Selcall Encode.

SEE ALSO Call List, Encode Sequence DeÞnitions



4. Press the Tab or Enter/Return key until the Voice Selcall Encode field is highlighted.




MAINMENU ➠

F4

➠F7

CHANGE/VIEW CONFIG


➠Tab

➠F2 Voice Selcall

Encode Field


8-14 6880902Z64-A October, 1996


8

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

9-1

9

9.1 Overview

This section shows every RSS menu and screen that can be displayed on your monitor.

We start with the CHANGE/VIEW CODEPLUG menu, then proceed numerically by F-number keys. A smaller screen or menu indicates that it is an option on the larger screen or menu.

If a function is not shown it means that the function is performed without a menu or screen appearing. For example, the print function on some screens will print to a printer without showing a print screen. Likewise, F10, exit to previous screen, will not have its own screen, but instead will directly execute the function.

9 Menus and Screens

Menus and Screens GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual

9-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Change/View Codeplug Menu

9

9.2 Change/View Codeplug Menu

F4MAINMENU

F7 F9F6

See next page

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

9-3

GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual Menus and Screens

Encode/Decode/Radio-Wide

9

9.3 Encode/Decode/Radio-Wide

CHANGE/VIEW

F7 SIGNALCONFIG MENU

F2

CHANGE/VIEW


F3

CHANGE/VIEW


F4

CHANGE/VIEW


F5


9-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

Signal ConÞguration

9

9.4 Signal Configuration

CHANGE/VIEW


F7

OR

OR

OR

OR OR

OROR

OR

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

9-5

GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual Menus and Screens


9

CHANGE/VIEW

F9

OR

OR OR

OR


9-6

6880902Z64-A October, 1996


9

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

AP-1

AP

10Appendices

This section contains the following appendices:

Appendix A. Mixing Signalling Systems

Appendix B. Radio Personality Form

Appendices GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual

AP-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

AP

10.1 Appendix A - Mixing Signalling Systems

It is possible to mix a variety of Signalling Systems in one radio by assigning a different Signalling Sys-tem to each channel. This allows you to tailor each channel in the radio to meet the customer's exact need. The following table shows which combination of receive and transmit Signalling Systems will be useful.

Notes:

1. The transmit Signalling System is either not capable of the call type, or will not adequately satisfy the encoder. In general, SelCall decode will work, by any call which acknowledge will not. The call encoders may tie up the channel with retries.

2. The radio is capable of PTT ID using the transmit Signalling System. SelCall will work correctly. Call Alerts will be acknowledged using the transmit Signalling System. This could be useful in some sys-tems to provide ID display or for conversion to MDC-1200. It is also possible to have the acknowl-edge decoded for control purposes,e.g., open a repeater or access a phone patch. All data messages are heard since DOS will not occur. It is recommended that QuikCall II receive, DTMF transmit com-bination for adding PTT ID to existing QuikCall II ßeets.

3. This is an acceptable situation. However, acknowledge transmissions may cause a brief Transmit light ßash. No ACK is sent.

4. The radio always decodes DTMF, always transmits and ACKs using MDC-1200. This can be useful during phase-in of MDC-1200 on a DTMF system. All data messages are heard since DOS will not occur.

5. Since QuikCall II cannot transmit a unit ID, PTT ID is not available. Calls can only be acknowledged by a transpond (warble) tone.

RXSystems

TX Systems


SINGLETONE

DTMF/PHONE STAR

QUIKCALL II

●

5

◗

1

◗

2

❍ ❍ ❍

MDC1200

◗

2

● ◗

4

❍ ❍ ❍

DTMF

◗

2

◗

1

● ❍ ❍ ❍

SINGLETONE

❍ ❍ ❍ ● ❍ ❍

DTMF/PHONE

❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ● ❍

STAR

◗

3

◗

1

◗

3

❍ ❍ ●

Legend:

●

= Functional

◗

= Partially Functional

❍

= Not Functional

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

AP-3

GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual Appendices

AP

10.2 Appendix B - Radio Personality Form

ALIGNMENT AND CALIBRATION

CHANNEL/MODE PROGRAMMING (check any that apply - use different color or mark for updates)

RADIO PERSONALITY FORM

Customer Name

Phone

Address

Type of business

Radius Model #

Radius Serial #

File Location

Date Programmed

Date 1st Update

Date 2nd Update

Mode 1

#____Feature Name

Mode 2

#____

Mode 3

#____

Mode 4

#____

Mode 5

#____

Mode 6

#____

Mode 7

#____

Mode 8

#____

Mode 9

#____

Mode 10

#____

Mode 11

#____

Mode 12

#____

Mode 13

#____

Mode 14

#____

Mode 15

#____

Mode 16

#____

RadioWide

KEY: ✔ ■ ✚ ✚ = original personality = feature added,1st update = feature added, 2nd update = feature removed✚

Alignment function name set to on



Calibration function name set to on



SERVICING

Date Serviced

Problem

By Whom

Solution

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

GL-1

GL

❏

=

equals; a logically ÒTrueÓ statement.

❏

< >

not equal; a logically ÒFalseÓ statement.

❏

Active channel

A channel upon which the radio is receiving or transmitting a signal.

❏

Adjustment

A means of tuning the radio to a speciÞed value.

❏

Antenna connector

The Mini-UHF RF coax connector located on the rear of the radio for connecting the antenna to the radio.

❏

Archive Þle

A computer disk or diskette Þle that contains the personality data of a radio. Archive Þles are stored by radio serial numbers.

❏

Archive Þle cloning

The procedure of merging the data from two codeplugs to pass on customer personalities quickly from one radio to another.

❏

Arrow keys

The keyboard keys with left, right, up or down arrows on them which move the cursor within a Þeld or increment/decrement/scroll data with a Þeld.

❏

Asynchronous Communications

A method of data communications in which information is transmitted one character at a time, with no speciÞc starting time. Each character is preceded by a start bit and followed by one (or more) stop bit(s).

11 Glossary

Glossary GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual

GL-2

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

GL

❏

Backup Þle

A duplicate copy of the archive Þle that is used in the event that the original archive Þle becomes damaged, lost or erased.

❏

Blank frequency

A channel that is not assigned a transmit frequency.

❏

Blank PL code

A channel that is not assigned a receive or transmit PL code.

❏

BNC Quick connect

RF coax connector used in a service shop.

❏

Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)

A feature on conventional modes that gives 'listening privacy'. The radio will not key when there is a carrier on channel unless it is your PL/DPL Group. Instead, you will hear a busy tone while PTT is held. Also, you will not be allowed to monitor the channel. If all users that share the channel have BCL enabled, then the users have a privacy similar to what a trunked radio system provides.

❏

CA

Call Alert.

❏

Calibration

The means of teaching the radio how to adjust itself for optimum performance.

❏

Call Alert

A RapidCall signalling feature that is similar to a tone-only or a tone and voice pager. The ÒpageÓ can leave a persisting indication on the target radio. A call alert stops the channel scan until the Call Alert or Voice Selcall call is cleared.

❏

Call Light

A visual indicator (yellow MON LED) that ßashes when a Call Alert or Voice SelCall is received.

❏

Call list

A list of IDs from one or more signalling formats used to send a message to individual or groups.

❏

Carrier

A term that represents any channel activity.

❏

Carrier Squelch

A transmit or receive squelch code selection that enables the radio to transmit or receive audio with no subaudible data message.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

GL-3

GM300 RapidCall Signalling Reference Manual Glossary

GL

❏

CH

Radio check.

❏

Channel

A single path, separated by frequency or time divisions, for transmitting electrical signals. A receive (one-way) or receive and transmit (two-way) frequency path. RSS refers to this as a mode.

❏

Cloning

Radio Service Software function which allows quick duplication programming of a radio codeplug data to many radios. The electronic tuning/alignment information (Unit ID) is the only data not copied.

❏

Codeplug

The solid state chip inside a radio where the radio personality data is located and used by the radio in its operation.

❏

COM1/COM2

Computer serial port1/port2. See ÒPortÓ.

❏

Communications port

See ÒPortÓ.

❏

CSQ

Carrier Squelch.

❏

CTCSS

Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System. A generic term for subaudible tone/code used to create communications groups. Also see ÒPL."

❏

Cursor

A marker on the computer display that represents the place where input from the keyboard will appear when the keys are pressed, thus marking the current location. Cursors can appear alone, or sometimes follow a ÒpromptÓ. A ßashing underscore cursor Ò_Ó typically follows the DOS prompt of ÒC:Ó.

❏

Data Entry Screen

Formatted display with highlighted Þelds for entering data/parameters.

❏

Default

Standard data or parameter values.

❏

Default Drive

The disk or diskette drive that the RSS will use to GET or SAVE data or Þles. You can change the default drive from the SERVICE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MENU.


GL-4

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

GL

❏

Default Þeld value

The value a Þeld will automatically contain if a user does not speciÞcally change it.

❏

Directory

A location for a group of Þles on a disk or diskette which are similar in content.

❏

Disk Drive

A device that reads and writes information to and from a permanent magnetic storage medium; i.e., diskettes or hard disks.

❏

Diskette

An alterable, semi-ßexible, magnetic storage medium used by microcomputers to store data and Þles. Also called a disk, ßoppy, ßoppy disk or mini diskette. The RSS is delivered on dis-kettes.

❏

Diskette Drive

A disk drive that uses removable magnetic diskettes. Service Software, Archive and Backup Þles are stored on these diskettes.

❏

Display

(a) The CRT terminal that the computer displays information on.

(b) The LED or LCD indicators on the radio.

❏

DOS

(a) Disk Operating System. The computer disk operating system.

(b) MDC-1200 term meaning ÒData Operated Squelch.Ó, automatic speaker muting when data is received.

❏

DPL

Digital Private LineÔCoded Squelch. Also known as Digital Channel Guard, Digital Quiet Call, and DCTCSS. Digital Private-Line coded squelch - a continuous sub-audible data signal that is transmitted along with a carrier. A radio that has DPL on the receive frequency will require both the presence of carrier and the correct DPL code before it will unmute. Also, if there is DPL on the transmit frequency, the DPL code during transmissions made on that channel will be continuous.

❏

DTMF

Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency

❏

DVM

Digital Volt Meter.

❏

EE

Abbreviation for ÒEmergencyÓ when it appears on the radio's display.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

GL-5


GL

❏

EEPROM

Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. Used by the radio microcomputer system to store the radio's codeplug data.

❏

Emergency Alarm

A feature that triggers an alarm output on a console when an emergency signalling message is received.

❏

Encoder Features

Features relating to transmit (or encode) portion of a signalling system or systems.

❏

Enter

A keyboard key which moves the prompt to the next data entry Þeld. A synonym for the Return or Tab keys.

❏

Error

Any condition that prevents the RSS from functioning normally or any input/response that deviates from what the RSS was designed to accept. The RSS typically displays an error mes-sage and the computer ÒbeepsÓ.

❏

Exit

To leave the current display screen and return to the previous screen. The RSS uses the F10 Function Key for all exit operations.

❏

Field choices

A set of scrollable or direct-entry values from which a user may select to populate a Þeld (fea-ture) on an RSS screen.

❏

File

A collection of data or information stored on a computer's disk or diskette that can be read by a computer. If a Þle is ÒexecutableÓ (a.EXE at the end of the Þle name) it is sometimes called a command or a program. Also see ÒArchive ÞleÓ.

❏

Field

The place on an RSS screen where a feature's current value (and available choices) is displayed (and can be edited). A highlighted (inverse video) area on a menu or screen represents the cur-rent Þeld.

❏

Fixed disk

See ÒHard DiskÓ.

❏

Floppy Disk

See ÒDisketteÓ.


GL-6

6880902Z64-A October, 1996

GL

❏

Frequency

(a) The location of the center of a channel of operating in the radio spectrum (measured in MHz).

(b) A computer speed.

❏

Function Keys

The keys at the left or the top of the keyboard labelled F1 - F10. The RSS uses these keys for moving through the RSS and executing speciÞed functions.

❏

Function Keys

The ten (or twelve) keys located on the PC keyboard that are labeled F1 to F10 (or F1 to F12) that perform speciÞc functions within the RSS.

❏

Get

The computer action that transfers data from a radio codeplug or from a radio archive Þle to the computer's RAM for use by an RSS user. Synonymous with ÒreadÓ.

❏

Group

A collection of radios which communicate together is a Group.

❏

Hz

Hertz.

❏

Hard disk

An alterable permanent magnetic storage medium with a much larger storage capacity than a diskette, located inside the computer's system unit, not visible from the outside. Typically a microcomputer hard disk can store 10 to 50 million pieces of data, compared to approximately 400 thousand to one million pieces for a diskette.

❏

Hard Disk Drive

A disk drive that uses a solid non-removable magnetic disk. Service Software, Archive and Backup Þles are stored on these diskettes.

❏

Hardware

Physical kits of PC boards, solid state devices, and interconnect cabling.

❏

Help

An on-line reference source about the RSS, accessed via the F1 Function Key.

❏

Highlighting

Displaying text on the display by using dark letters on a light background.

❏

Home channel

The channel the user was on prior to pushing the scan button.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A

GL-7


GL

❏ Home Revert

The channel the user will revert to when PTT is pressed while in scan unless scan talkback fea-ture is enabled. DeÞnes the transmit channel requirement for a feature. Typically it refers to scan mode operation.

❏ Key

(a) A button on the computer's keyboard. SeeÓ Function keysÓ.

(b) The action of turning the transmitter to the on position.

❏ kHz

Kilohertz.

❏ Log onto

The process of turning on and booting the computer system.

❏ Logic Board

The circuit board within the radio that contains the embedded microprocessor, other logic-related components.

❏ MDC-1200

A Motorola proprietary signalling format. It is a binary format using 1200 baud minimum shift keying modulation.

❏ Memory dialer

A DTMF phone number dialer that provides up to 16 numbers with up to sixteen DTMF digits in each number.

❏ Menu

A menu contains a list of functions that can be selected and performed by the RSS user by pressing a function key. A menu contains four rectangular areas, one of which (the working area) contains a list of functions. Also see ÒScreenÓ.

❏ Microcomputer

A personal computer that contains a keyboard, a monitor, and a system unit used to program features into and control the functioning of the radio.

❏ MHz

Megahertz.

❏ Mode

A mode is a collection of personality values, such as frequency, PL codes, and scan lists and is assigned a number in the Name Þeld. Often used in place of the term Ôchannel' in the RSS manual.


GL-8 6880902Z64-A October, 1996

GL

❏ Mode name

A programmable, two-digit number used to identify a radio's mode, and displayed on the front panel of the radio. Personality values are in effect for the mode displayed.

❏ Mode number

The number assigned in the mode's Name Þeld.

❏ Mode-slaved

Describes features that are associated with a particular mode.

❏ Mode-slaved scan

A scan type that uses a scan list associated with a particular mode.

❏ Mode-slaved scan list

A scan list that is associated with one and only one mode.

❏ Monitor

(a) The computer unit containing the display.

(b) A latched state of the radio operation in which the radio receives all signals (CSQ Receiv-ing).

❏ MS-DOS

MicroSoft Disk Operating System. The operating system used by IBM compatible computers.

❏ Operating System

A computer program that coordinates your computer's activities, such as memory allocation, Þle management, input and output operations, communications, and interfacing to other application software packages, such as RSS.

❏ Path

The location of a sub-directory on a disk or diskette. Paths start at the root directory of the disk or diskette and end at the directory containing the desired Þle. For example the directory path C:\MRSS\GP300\ARCHIVE shows the hierarchy or ordering of directories the computer must descend to reach a Þle located under the ARCHIVE directory.

❏ Personality

A term used to describe the data in the radio's codeplug or in an archive Þle that contains a set of unique features that is customer speciÞc.

❏ PL Private Line Coded Squelch.

A subaudible tone/code used to create communications groups. Generic term is CTCSS (Con-tinuous Tone Coded Squelch System). Sometimes a generic term used when referring to both TPL and DPL.

❏ PL code

A 2-digit alphanumeric code for speciÞc subaudible tones.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A GL-9


GL

❏ Pop-up Window

A message area which overlaps on a data entry/display area; used to indicate non-data entry error or to verify destructive commands and provide function key choices for next course of action. Also known in the computer industry as a Dialog Box.

❏ Port

A parallel or serial hardware interface connection at the back of a computer used to communi-cate with other hardware devices, such as a radio, a modem, or a printer. A port is normally designated by a slot position such as COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4.

❏ Priority channel

A channel that is deemed more important to the radio operator than any other. The radio is required to always unmute on activity there even though receiving activity on another chan-nel during priority scan.

❏ Priority sample rate

The rate in which the priority channel is checked in priority scan for activity.

❏ Private Line

See ÒDPLÓ and ÒPLÓ.

❏ Program

(a) A set of computer instructions designed to have the computer perform a speciÞc sequence of actions.

(b) The transfer of information from the computer's temporary memory (RAM) to the radio codeplug (EEPROM).

❏ Prompt

A consistent marker, word, or group of words on the computer's display that indicates the cur-rent position on the display where data or commands will be input by the keyboard - a visual book or place marker. The RSS prompt is a bright rectangle. The DOS prompt typically is the drive name, followed by a Ògreater-thanÓ sign (>). A ßashing underscore (cursor) typically fol-lows the DOS prompt. Also see ÒCursorÓ.

❏ PTT

Push-To-Talk feature or button.

❏ PTT ID

Push-To-Talk IDentiÞcation. A RapidCall feature that sends your radio's identiÞcation num-ber on each transmission.

❏ Quik Call II

A two-tone sequential tone signalling system.


GL-10 6880902Z64-A October, 1996

GL

❏ Radio Check

A RapidCall signalling feature that lets your radio to be ÒpolledÓ to see if it is turned on and in range. The user receives no indication of the poll, except perhaps a brief lighting of the trans-mit or busy light.

❏ Radio Interface Cable

A cable that allows the radio to be connected (interfaced) with a host computer for program-ming or tuning.

❏ Radio Service Software

Software purchased by Motorola product resellers through a license agreement that is deliv-ered on 5-1/4Ó and 3-1/2Ó diskettes and used to program two-way radios with a unique set of features, called personalities.

❏ RAM

Random Access Memory. A storage space used by the computer to temporarily run a pro-gram. Anything stored in RAM is lost when the computer is turned off.

❏ RapidCall

A method of signalling designed by Motorola Radius. The signalling formats may include both industry standard and proprietary formats, but utilizes common ergonomics and fea-tures for each.

❏ Read

The transfer of information from the radio codeplug to the computer's temporary memory (RAM) via the RIB communication link. Also see ÒGetÓ.

❏ Receive frequency

The center of the receive channel in MHz.

❏ Restore

File management function which allows copying from one computer Þle to another existing Þle (i.e., from backup to working copy).

❏ Return

A keyboard key which moves the prompt to the next data entry Þeld. A synonym for the Enter or Tab keys.

❏ RIC

Radio Interface Cable

❏ R.I.C.K.

Repeater Interface Communications Kit. An accessory that forms a radio repeater from two mobile radios.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A GL-11


GL

❏ RIB

Radio Interface Box - used to connect a computer system to a radio for the purpose of commu-nication between the radio and the computer. The RIB consists 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 con-nector. In conjunction with the RIB, an appropriate RIB-to-radio cable and RIB-to-computer cable must be used.

❏ RMS

Root Mean Square. Unit of amplitude measure for AC waveforms.

❏ Root

The highest or topmost directory level of a computer disk or diskette.

❏ RSS

Radio Service Software.

❏ Rx

Receiver

❏ Save

The action of transferring information from computer's RAM to the radio's codeplug or an archive Þle on a disk or diskette.

❏ SC

SelCall.

❏ Scan

Scan is the process by which the radio checks receive frequencies stored in a list for activity. If activity is found then the radio is locked on that frequency till the frequency is no longer active.

❏ Screen

A screen contains four rectangular areas, one of which (the working area) contains a list of Þelds (features) that can be viewed and programmed by the RSS user by pressing certain key-board keys. Also see ÒMenuÓ.

❏ Serial ports

See ÒPortÓ.

❏ Signalling systems

Systems used to alert radio operators or perform speciÞc functions via the radio. See ÒRapid-CallÓ.

❏ Software

A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. Also see ÒProgramÓ.


GL-12 6880902Z64-A October, 1996

GL

❏ Squelch

A radio circuit which eliminates noise from the loudspeaker when a received signal is not present.

❏ STAR

A tone signalling system by General Electric.

❏ Sub-directories

A group of related Þles that are located on a hard disk or diskette. Sub-directories are used to organize your disks. Also see ÒPathÓ.

❏ Synthesizer

The frequency generating unit of a radio.

❏ Tab

A keyboard key which moves the prompt to the next data entry Þeld. Identical to the Enter or Return key.

❏ Talkaround frequency

A frequency used for simplex conversations or radio to radio communications without the use of a repeater.

❏ Talkback

Indicates that a call can be answered by pressing PTT and responding.

❏ Talkback scan

Allows the operator to respond to a call on the same channel as the call during the talkback time in scan.

❏ Time out timer

A function that limits the transmission period to a pre-deÞned time. The radio will automati-cally stop transmitting when the timer goes off after the pre-deÞned time and will generate an alert tone to notify you that no transmission is taking place.

❏ TOT

Time Out Timer

❏ TPL

Tone Private Line SquelchÔ. The Private Line Squelch that uses sub-audible tones to unmute the receiver. Also known as Channel Guard, Quiet Call, CTCSS.

❏ Transmit deviation alignment

An electronic method of adjusting the modulation of the transmitter to a constant value across the operating frequency range.

October, 1996 6880902Z64-A GL-13


GL

❏ Transmit frequency

The center of the transmit channel in MHz.

❏ Transmit power alignment

An electronic method of adjusting the power output of the transmitter to a constant value across the operating frequency range.

❏ Tree

A way to describe the organization of the Radio Service Software. The MAIN Menu is consid-ered the trunk and the functions listed on the menu are considered branches.

❏ Tx

Transmit

❏ Unit ID

The electronic tuning/alignment information of a particular radio.

❏ User-scan

Scan type which is programmable through the front panel buttons on the radio.

❏ Voice Selcall

A RapidCall signalling feature that allows your radio to be called selectively or as part of a small group. The speaker will only open when your ID is sent using RapidCall signalling. The call leaves no persisting visual nor audible indication.


GL-14 6880902Z64-A October, 1996

GL

RADIUS 2-WAY RADIO SURVEY

Are you a:

❏

1st-time RSS user

❏

Occasional RSS user

❏

Frequent RSS user

Are you a:

❏

Radius dealer

❏

Dealer employee

❏

Radio servicer

❏

Shop owner

❏

Secretary/clerk

❏

Technician

❏

Part-timer

❏

Other __________________________________

What’s your computer knowledge/comfort level?

❏

No computer knowledge

❏

Beginner

❏

Intermediate

❏

Advanced

Do you use Microsoft Windows?

❏

Yes

❏

No

What version of DOS do you use? ________________________

How much RAM (memory) does your computer have? ___________________

What type(s) of computer(s) do you have (check all that apply):

❏

XT-type

❏

AT-type

❏

Laptop

❏

Macintosh

❏

286-based

❏

386-based

❏

486-based

❏

Hard disk-______MB

❏

3.5” floppy

❏

5.25” floppy

❏

No hard disk

What brand name and model number computer do you use? _________________________________________

Did your subscription/revision arrive in good shape?

❏

Yes

❏

NoIf not, what was wrong? ______________________________________________________________

Check which sections of this manual you have read:

❏

Introduction

❏

Getting Started

❏

Tutorials

❏

Basic Features

❏

Scanning Features

❏

Signalling Features

❏

RSS Functions

❏

Menu & Screen

❏

Servicing Features

Were you able to find the information you wanted quickly and easily?

❏

Yes

❏

No

What best describes the tone of this manual?

❏

Friendly

❏

Technical

❏

Formal

❏

Other ___________________Comments ______________________________________________________________________

Was the presentation of material and concepts covered:

❏

Too easy

❏

Too complex

❏

Too Slow

❏

Builds well

❏

Just right

What’s your most common problem with the RSS program? ___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Did the manual address this problem?

❏

Yes

❏

No

Comments: _________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Is this manual helpful for quick-reference purposes?

❏

Yes

❏

No

Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

What part of the manual did you like best? ______________________________________________________

What part of the manual did you like least? ______________________________________________________

How does this manual compare with our competitor’s manuals?

❏

Excellent

❏

Good

❏

Fair

❏

Poor

(over)

RADIUS 2-WAY RADIO SURVEY

What real-life examples would you like to see covered in an Application Manual? _______________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

What do you still need help with? ______________________________________________________________

Your name: _______________________________________

Business _______________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

Your phone: _______________________________________

NO POSTAGENECESSARY

IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES

BUSINESS REPLY MAILFIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 15 MT. PLEASANT, IOWA

Motorola Inc.Radius Products / Attn: GM300-A RSS1000 W. Washington St.Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641-9904

fold here

fold here

02z64-a radius gm300 mobile radio rapidcall signalling...

Documents