?? 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990 by Motorola, Inc., Radio Products Group 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322

Printed in U.S.A. 9/93. All Rights Reserved. RSS Technical Support ??? 708-576-0246

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I. INTRODUCTION

A.About This Guide

The SABER portable radio contains a new generation of advanced integrated circuits with all rf and signalling parameters controlled by the radio's microprocessor. This Radio Service Software package is required to perform all alignment adjustments on the radio. The SABER radio does not contain any internal adjustable components (i.e. coils, pots, etc...). This guide gives you step-by-step procedures that teach you how to use this software product to program and align SABER radios. The radio models supported by this field programmer are explained in Appendix -4.

Instructions for the following tasks are provided in this guide :

???The Help Screen

???Servicing The Radio

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

???Change/Create/View Radio Codeplug Data

???Print Codeplug Data

???Setup Computer Configuration

The file that is created, loaded from a database, saved to a database, or modified, refers to a data file called the Radio Personality File that contains the customer personality information. Database, here, refers to a computer storage media such as a hard disk drive or a floppy disk. The data files are stored in, or retrieved from the database using the factory order number or any other name as the file name.

This user's manual has been written for the SABER Radio Service Software and provides detailed explanations on how to use this software package. Files that are programmed into radios can also be read back to review the personality of the radio. This capability can be valuable as an aid to generate an order for more of the same type of radio if no hard copy of the original order is available. As an added benefit, the system serves to automatically archive the files, if stored, for future reference or for the generation of new orders.

B. Functions Performed

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

???HELP provides information regarding the current menu or highlighted data field. General information is available for the keyboard, print, and others.

???SERVICE radio, provides a multi-level menu that permits access to radio and channel alignment, service aids, and board replacement.

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???GET/SAVE/PROGRAM codeplug data from/to disk/codeplug is used to read codeplug data from disk or a radio and/or program/save the modified codeplug data back to disk or to the radio.

???CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW radio codeplug, provides a multi-level menu that is used to change, create, or view codeplug features and option configurations.

???PRINT will print the radio personality present in the current Radio Service Software. A printer is required and should be connected to the LPT1 parallel port of an IBM PC.

???SETUP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION will configure your SABER Radio Service Software to your particular application and computer.

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

C.Customer Support

If you encounter a problem, first review your hardware setup (Section III-C.) and the information provided on Error Messages in Appendix -1.

Problems requiring additional analysis will be referred to the appropriate Area FTR (Field Technical Representative) group for investigation. Radio Service Software problems will be handled by the Area FTR manager within standard MOTOROLA C&E procedures for the resolution of technical product problems.

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II.GETTING STARTED

A.How This Manual Is Organized

This section called GETTING STARTED, describes how to hook up the radio to your computer and how to install the software. The operation of the software is described, including how to read the screens, the keyboard commands, and how the screens are organized.

The MAIN MENU and all available Radio Service Software functions are described in detail. In the remaining three sections, the SERVICE ALIGNMENT procedures, the GETTING, SAVING, and PROGRAMMING of codeplug data from/to disk/codeplug, the CHANGING, CREATING, and VIEWING of radio codeplug, and PRINTING of codeplug, are described respectively.

All Radio Service Software screens are depicted in this manual and the operation of each one is described in detail. A description of each data field as well as function key descriptions are also given.

A GLOSSARY and APPENDIX are included for definitions, descriptions of error codes, the database structure format, keyboard commands, radio options descriptions, and other helpful information.

B. How The Screens Are Organized

The Radio Service Software screens are organized in a tree, as shown in Figure 1. One cannot randomly jump from one screen to another, but must move up and down the branches by using the menu screens and function keys.

SABER Radio Service Software

Low-Battery

Threshold

Mic Gain

Power Levels

Low Power

Med. Power

High Power

Special Power

Figure 1. Radio Service Software Program Tree

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C. How To Read The Screens

Every action of the Radio Service Software is controlled through the use of formatted screen displays and the function keys on your keyboard. The function keys are the ten keys located on the left side or along the top of your keyboard marked F1 - F10.

Figure 2 illustrates the screen format used by the Radio Service Software. Each screen is divided into four areas: Screen Identification Area, Screen Messages Display Area, Screen Data Entry/Display Area, and Function Key/Selection Display Area.

Figure 2. Screen Display Format

The Screen Identification Area is the upper left area of the screen display and is sub-divided into four sections as follows:

???The first line displays MOTOROLA Radio Service Software.

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

???The third line displays the current version number.

???The last line is the MENU PATH. This displays the path the user took to reach the current screen display.

The Screen Message Display Area is in the upper right area of the screen and is further divided into two sections as follows:

???Instruction Messages : This message informs you of the next course of action or provides the range of acceptable values for the current data entry field.

???Status/Error Messages: Status messages will inform you when the software is performing non-interactive functions. The Error message informs you that an error has occurred and how to correct the error condition.

The Screen Data Entry/Display Area is the center part of the display screen where all menus, data entry, and display of information takes place.

The Function Key/Selection Display Area is the bottom area of the display screen and shows the function keys F1 - F10 with an abbreviated description of each key's function. If a key has no use, no text appears beneath the function key title.

D. How To Use The Keyboard

All Radio Service Software keyboard commands are summarized in this section. These function keys are applicable to changing screens, entering data, and moving between data fields. The F1 HELP function also provides keyboard information. From any screen, you may view this list by pressing F1 (HELP) and then pressing F2 (KEYBOARD HELP).

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E. The MAIN Menu

The MAIN Menu (Figure 3) is the top level of the program tree as previously shown in Figure 1. The Radio Service Software provides five basic functions which are selected from the MAIN Menu:

???SERVICE: Alignment, Service Aids, Board Replacement

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

???CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW Radio Codeplug Data

???PRINT Codeplug Data

???SETUP Computer Configuration

Figure 3. MAIN Menu

After making a selection via the function keys, you will be directed to similar sub-menus and/or data entry screens. From any point in the program, you may always return to the MAIN Menu by pressing the ESC (Escape) key.

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

F1 The HELP function gives specific information regarding the current menu or highlighted data field. By pressing F1, the help menu screen will be generated in which F1 provides you general help, F2 provides keyboard help, F5 prints out a hard copy of the help screen, and F9 prints "other" help, or help related to a particular menu.

All HELP functions are explained in detail in Section V.

F2 The SERVICE function allows you to access alignment parameters in which sub-menus are provided in order to ALIGN RADIO, ALIGN CHANNEL, or ALIGN SCAN CONTROLS.

All SERVICE functions are explained in detail in Section VI.

F3 The GET/SAVE/PROGRAM CODEPLUG DATA FROM/TO DISK/CODEPLUG function provides all disk and codeplug interfacing. You may either choose from a READ/WRITE RADIO sub-menu, or a LOAD/SAVE/DELETE Codeplug From Disk sub-menu. The READ function will read the present radio codeplug data from the radio and generate a field programmer PC file. The WRITE function actually generates the codeplug data and writes the present radio personality into the EEPROMS in the radio. The LOAD/SAVE and DELETE RADIO CONFIGURATION DATA is used to Read codeplug data from an archived codeplug image on a diskette or hard disk for editing purposes (via create/change/view function). The LOAD/SAVE is also used to Save a modified codeplug image back onto the diskette (or hard disk) or to delete a file from disk.

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

F4 The CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW RADIO CODEPLUG DATA allows all editing of the radio personality features such as creating, changing, or merely viewing the current radio codeplug data.

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

F5 The PRINT function produces permanent hard copy records of codeplug configurations. A printer is required and should be connected to your computer per your instruction manual.

All PRINT functions are explained in detail in Section IX.

F9 The SETUP COMPUTER CONFIGURATION function is used to configure your SABER Radio Service Software to your particular application. Default disk drives, communication ports, etc... may be customized to your specific needs.

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

F10 The EXIT function is used to quit the present program and return to the previous menu. Be sure all desired codeplug changes have been programmed back to the radio, and that an archive copy has been made. Otherwise all changes will be lost since returning to DOS erases this data from the computer's memory.

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III.HARDWARE INSTALLATION

A.Host Computer And Options Required

The following section provides the hardware and software requirements needed to run the SABER Radio Service Software .

Computer:

IBM PC or CONVERTIBLE

IBM-XT

IBM-XT/286

IBM-AT

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

Memory Required:

At least 640k bytes of RAM.

Operating System:

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

Disk Storage:

The software will be available on both 3 1/2" and 5 1/4" (RVN-4002H) media and must be installed onto a hard disk drive. However, you can also store the data files on either 3 1/2" and 5 1/4" disks.

Communication Card:

A serial port is also required if personality files are to be read from or written to a radio. The serial port must be compatible with the IBM asynchronous communications adapter.

Printer:

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

Monitor:

A monochrome or color monitor compatible with the IBM monochrome display or IBM CGA/EGA adapter is required.

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

2.Connect one end of the RS-232 cable to the IBM PC (the cable is marked to show you which end plugs into the computer). Connect the other end of the cable into the RIB.

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

4.Connect the programming cable into the other end of the RIB. (The programming cable has four terminations but only one will fit into the RIB.) On the same end of the programming cable as the RIB termination are three other terminations - a round multi-pin connector, a male BNC type RF connector and a female BNC connector.

5.Attach the male BNC RF connector to a power meter for RF power level measurements, or an rf monitor for deviation measurements. Note that if you use an extension coax cable to connect the BNC connector to the appropriate test equipment, you will need to take into account the rf losses in that extension cable when setting rf power.

6.Connect the round multi-pin connector to the RTX-4005B connector. Use a portable products test set (or the RTX-4005A test set which has been equipped with the RPX-4665A Field Mod kit). Select the A position (which is the SABER position) on the test set.

7.Connect the female BNC connector to an audio generator capable of generating frequencies from 10 Hz to 10 kHz.

8.Remove the battery from the radio (which is turned off) and attach the battery eliminator for the SABER radio, to the radio under test. Connect the battery eliminator to a 5A, 10V power supply. Set the power supply to 7.5 +/- 0.1 VDC.

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

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

11.Turn the radio on.

12.Later, if you wish to align the radio you must first program the radio to the personality that is required in the radio. If the radio has already been programmed, then you must first read the personality of the radio or from disk before you can align it. In either case, a radio personality file must exist in the work space before the system will allow you to access the ALIGN menu from the SERVICE screen.

If you had read the personality of the radio, then you must turn the radio off and then back on prior to aligning it. The system will not allow you to align the radio if the radio is in the programming mode. For display models, the radio is in the programming mode if the radio LCD displays the message, ERR x yz (See Appendix -1 on Error messages). Turning the radio off, and then back on, will take the radio out of the programming mode. If the message is still there, then see what type of hardware problem has occurred according to the type of error message as stated in Appendix-1.

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IV. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

A. How To Install The Software

The Radio Service Software is shipped to you on either two 5 1/4" floppy disks (labeled PROGRAM DISK 1 and PROGRAM DISK 2) or one 3 1/2" disk (labeled PROGRAM DISK 1). The software has been designed to give optimum performance while running on a hard disk, but may be used on a machine with dual-floppy drives. If you have a hard disk, skip to the next section.

WHILE THE SABER RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE IS OPERATING IN THE PC

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

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

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

SERVICE SOFTWARE.

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

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

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

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

FILES = 20

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

NECESSARY TO CREATE ONE WITH THE SAME LINE AS ABOVE.

REFER TO YOUR DOS MANUAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

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Hard Disk Installation Procedure

If you are using a hard drive system, use the installation program on Diskette 1 to install the RSS properly on your hard disk. To run the install program, set the current disk drive to a floppy drive and insert Diskette 1. At the > prompt, type:

INSTALL <Enter>

and follow the directions given on the screen. The Install program will check for the existence of the hard disk specified, that sufficient free disk space exists on the hard disk, and if the subdirectories exist before attempting to create them.

After the installation is complete, move to either the root directory of the hard drive or to the \RSS\SABER sub-directory and type:

SABER <Enter>

This will start the SABER RSS software.

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

Press Any Key to Continue

COPYRIGHT ?? MOTOROLA INC. 1988-1993 All Rights Reserved.

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

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B. How To Configure The Software For Your Computer

The first time the Radio Service Software is installed on a floppy disk system or the hard disk system, the program will initially respond with the MAIN menu. To configure your computer press F9 for SETUP Computer Configuration Menu. The screen as shown in Figure 5 will come up. The SERVICE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION Menu has several system options that need to be setup in your configuration file. This procedure only needs to be setup once when installing the system. Each function key is explained below in order to configure your computer completely.

Figure 5. Setup Computer Configuration

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

PC Configuration is important in running the SABER Radio Service Software. When F3 is selected, the screen shown in Figure 6 will come up. Each data field can be selected by pressing the ENTER key and entering the proper data for that field. "Toggle" selection is made only on the last entry in which the UP/DOWN arrow keys will toggle between the two data fields listed.

Figure 6. PC Configuration

Use the following steps to configure your computer:

1.Enter the Archive Drive, or default disk drive where you plan to keep your archive files. For example, if you have a hard disk system and want to save archive files on a floppy disk in drive A:, enter:

A:

for the Archive Path Name. Press ENTER to continue.

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

2. Next, you must enter the Archive Path which is the path name of the archive disk where all archive files will be kept. On the Screen "\Data" is shown but you may call this directory any name you wish. Remember to create a directory called "Data" if you enter this directory name for the Archive Path.

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3.Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Asynchronous Communications Serial Port COM 1 or COM 2.

4.To complete the PC computer configuration, press F8 to SAVE the configuration information to a file on the program disk. Every time you use the Radio Service Software, the configuration that you SAVED last will be used. At anytime the configuration may be changed and SAVED.

All selections may be reset to the original values by pressing the F9 (RESET DEFAULT) function key. Note RESET DEFAULT does NOT save the configuration. If the default values are desired, you must still save them by pressing F8 for SAVE in the Setup Computer Configuration Menu. If you do not SAVE, the values in place when you exit the Configuration screen will persist until you exit the program, or change them again.

5.If you have a color monitor, continue with F7 - Screen Color Configuration. Otherwise, this completes the software installation procedure.

F7 - Screen Color Configuration

Follow the steps below to configure your screen for the various color options. Press the F7 function key to access the SCREEN COLOR CONFIGURATION screen as shown in Figure 7, to enable the color display option and configure your screen colors.

Figure 7. Configure Screen Colors

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In order to configure your screen coloring, first set the monitor type: COLOR or B & W (black and white). Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to toggle between the two options of either color or black and white. Press ENTER to move to the next selection. If you wish to skip any selections continue to press the ENTER key until you find the selection you want to modify.

Each selection listed can be configured with the function keys at the bottom of the screen except for SCREEN BACKGROUND. This parameter can only be modified with the F2 key or CHANGE COLOR. The screen background can have one of eight colors and cannot change its brightness, like the other selections.

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Change Color - There are eight different colors to select from which you can select by pressing the F2 key, continue to press this key to scroll through the different colors.

F3 Toggle Blink - This function toggles the selected item to blink on and off. To disable the blinking, just press the F3 key again.

F4 Toggle Bright - This function toggles the brightness or intensity of the selected color in F2. This key just toggles between the original color and another intensity of the same color.

F5 Inverse Video - This function allows you to switch the colors of the background of the message and the actual character letters of the message. This key just toggles between the character letters and the background color of the message.

F8 Save Config - This function saves the options selected on this CONFIGURATION SCREEN COLORS menu. It is necessary to save these options each time you change or modify any of the selections.

F9 Reset Default - This function resets the screen back to its original state or default settings. The default screen is the original screen that comes up once this menu is selected from the SETUP Computer Configuration menu.

The last step in configuring your computer is to save the values using the F8 key. Press F10 to return to the SETUP Computer Configuration menu, or ESC to return to the MAIN menu.

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V. THE HELP SCREEN

Help is available from the MAIN menu and any sub-menu with the F1 function key. The HELP function gives specific help regarding the current menu or highlighted data field. The help menu screen provides you with three types of help:

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

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

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

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

version numbers, cable numbers, etc...

F10 exits the help menu and brings you back to the previous menu. If all the information cannot fit on one screen, use the PgUp and PgDn keys to page through or page back all available help information. To indicate the exact size of the particular document or "help" information, the screen identification area in the upper left corner of the screen states "Page X of Y," where "Y" is the total number of pages and "X" is the present page number.

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VI. SERVICING THE RADIO

All radio alignment procedures are accessed from the SERVICE menu. A radio must be connected to your computer via a RIB and cables, and the radio turned ON before you will be permitted to access the SERVICE screens. Refer to the SABER SERVICE AIDS list in Appendix- 7 for all the service aids, service tools, and recommended test equipment that you may require to program, align, and test SABER radios.

All SERVICE screens do NOT read and program the radio codeplug directly, you have to use the READ/WRITE functions before and after using the SERVICE menus.

A. How To Set Up

For setting up to align the radio, follow the procedure in Section III-C: Connecting the Radio To The Computer, except use the general hardware test equipment shown in Figure 8 for aligning.

Figure 8. Test Setup for Alignment Procedure

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Once you are ready to begin the alignment process, select the SERVICE function (F2) in the MAIN menu. Once selected, the system will bring up the screen shown in Figure 9. You will see three menu selections on this screen for Align Radio, Align Channel, and Align Scan. Press the appropriate function key and a sub-menu will come up with all the available alignment parameters. Sections VI-B, VI-C, and VI-D explain in detail the function and procedure for aligning the radio, channels, and scan controls.

Figure 9. Service/Alignment Menu

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B. Align Radio Parameters

If you selected the ALIGN RADIO function in the SERVICE screen, the system will display the screens shown in Figures 10a and 10b. These screens will allow you to adjust 14 parameters (including Secure Deviation Offset for a SECURENET radio). Each of these parameters are explained below, followed by the procedure needed to set these parameters correctly for the radio being aligned. Note that on certain alignment procedures, the last step states "Reprogram radio." This means that after all alignment is completely finished, you must reprogram the radio. You do not have to reprogram the radio after each parameter is aligned.

Figure 10a. Align Radio Menu 1

Figure 10b. Align Radio Menu 2

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Each parameter can be adjusted one of three ways:

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

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

The UP/DOWN keys may also act as a toggle between two given parameter values or choices such as "ON/OFF" or "YES/NO."

1.Oscillator Warp

This adjustment sets the reference oscillator so that the transmit and receive frequencies are set correctly for the radio. Since the SABER radio is a synthesized radio, this one adjustment will set ALL the receive and transmit frequencies in the radio correctly, once you set oscillator warp correctly on one frequency. When aligning Oscillator Warp, you can see the change in frequency during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to see the immediate frequency change. To perform this adjustment, use the procedure given below.

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

(b)Key up the radio by pressing the push-to-talk (PTT) button on the radio or by using the PTT switch on the test set. Ensure that you have the RF connector terminated in a 50 ohm load and connected to a frequency counter so that you can measure the transmit frequency. Determine the frequency error between the desired channel frequency and the frequency measured.

(c)De-key the radio.

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

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

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

NOTE: A negative frequency error indicates that the frequency will have to be increased by stepping up with the UP arrow key (or PGUP). A positive frequency error indicates that the frequency will have to be decreased by stepping down with the DOWN arrow key (or PGDN).

(e)Select the OSCILLATOR WARP item on the screen by using the ENTER or TAB key. The selected item will be highlighted in inverse video.

(f)Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to decrease or increase the value of the number shown by the number of steps calculated above. Note that the number shown is a hexadecimal number and the numbers will go from 00 through FF. As an example, if the original value shown is 44, pressing the UP arrow key will cause the number to scroll through the following sequence - 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 50, 51, etc...

If you had calculated that 13 positive steps were required to bring it on frequency, you can press and release the UP arrow key 13 times. Or, you can hold the UP arrow key down and the numbers will scroll up in value and once you have reached the desired value, release the key. You may also use the PGUP key to increment by 10.

(g)Key the radio and check the frequency. Repeat the procedure if necessary. Ensure that the measured frequency is within the specified frequency window for that radio model.

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2. Power Level

Four different power levels can be adjusted in the SABER radio - the low, medium, high, and special power levels. (Each channel in the radio can have unique power level assignments made on the Radio Channel Information screen described in Section VIII-C. ) Note that the standard low and high power settings for UHF are 2.0W to 5.0W respectively, and for VHF the power settings are 2.5W to 6.0W respectively. Even though these are the standard settings, you can set the power levels to any value up to the maximum setting allowed. Note that you can set both the low and high power levels to the same value if you wish, which allows both settings to have either a low power setting, a high power setting, or any power level up to the maximum level allowed.

Use the ENTER key to select the power setting you wish to adjust: LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, or SPECIAL. Once you have selected the appropriate power level, (the selected power level setting will be highlighted in inverse video), follow the procedure given below. When aligning the Power Level, you can check the power output during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to see the immediate power change.

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

(b)Before aligning the power level, select the proper TOGGLE POWER BIAS with the F7 function key according to the table below:

(c)Choose a channel with a frequency as close to the center of the band as possible, or the center frequency of the radio to be aligned. Set the radio to that channel.

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

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

(f)De-key the radio and use the arrow keys to adjust the power to the desired power setting. The UP arrow key (or PGUP) will increase the power level setting value if the measured power is lower than the desired value while the DOWN arrow key (or PGDN) will decrease the power level value if the measured power is higher than the desired value.

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

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

(i)Check power output at the band edges (by going to the channel closest to the band edges) to ensure that you meet the power requirements at those frequencies. If required, return to the center frequency and adjust the power so that you meet the requirement across the band.

Once you have completed one of the power level setting adjustments, select the other power level setting and repeat the above procedure to obtain the desired power setting.

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Other values for the Battery Save Squelch level may be selected with the RSS. The squelch values can range from $00 to $0F where $00 is the minimum squelch setting.

(d)To ensure the radio is in the battery save Mode, wait until the radio unmutes at carrier and wait the proper dwell time before injecting a signal at the specific level for testing. If this time is not accounted for, then you may still be in dwell mode. Dwell mode can range from approximately 5 to 8 seconds.

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

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

5. Audio Processing

This adjustment sets the volume level at which the audio processing filter will cut in to cause a roll-off of audio frequencies below 1kHz. The audio processing filter is a high pass filter with a high frequency corner at 1kHz. When this audio processing filter kicks in, audio that would normally be distorted at high volume levels becomes more intelligible or audible. When aligning Audio Processing, you will not be able to test the audio level until you reprogram the radio first. In order to align this parameter follow the steps below:

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

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

(c)A nominal level to begin testing is at $C0, where levels below $C0 have regular audio, and levels above $C0 enables the audio processing filter. The system default value is $FF to disable audio processing, and $EB is the maximum value to enable audio processing. The valid range for aligning is $00 - $FF ( or 0 - 255).

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

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

6. Sidetone Volume

This parameter controls the sidetone volume level. Its value ranges from $00 to $FF in steps of 1. To see the effect of the change, the radio must first be reprogrammed.

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

(b)Determine the sidetone volume level desired and use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN arrow keys to increase/decrease the level.

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

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7.DTMF Dial Delay

This parameter controls the DTMF pretime. Its value ranges from $00 to $FF in steps of 1. To see the effect of the change, the radio must first be reprogrammed.

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

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

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

8.DTMF Tone On Time

This parameter sets the DTMF tone duration. Its value ranges from $01 to $FF (1 to 255) in 5 millisecond units (5 ms to 1.275 seconds). The default value is $0C, which is 60 ms. When aligning DTMF Tone On Time, you will not be able to test the ON time until you reprogram the radio first.

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

(b)Determine what tone duration you wish to have and use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN arrow keys to increase/decrease these values.

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

9.DTMF Tone Off Time

This parameter defines the time between DTMF tones. The value for this parameter ranges from $01 to $FF (1 to 255) in 5 ms units (5 ms to 1.275 seconds). The default value is $1C, which is 140 ms. When aligning DTMF Tone Off Time, you will not be able to test the OFF time until you reprogram the radio first.

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

(b)Determine what tone duration you wish to have and use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN arrow keys to increase/decrease these values.

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

10. Secure Deviation Offset

This parameter defines a deviation adjustment that is applied during coded transmissions. You can only align this value if you have a radio that has a voice privacy module installed. If you selected option H432 in "Radio Feature Options," then this adjustment is not necessary. The default value is 0. When aligning Secure Deviation Offset, you can see the change in deviation during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to see the immediate deviation change. To perform this adjustment, follow the procedure given below.

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

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(b)Before proceeding, you must have previously aligned the VCO and Reference Modulation. If you have not done this yet, press ESC to return to the SERVICE menu, then follow the instructions in the section "Align Channel." Upon returning to the SERVICE menu, reselect "Align Radio" and proceed.

One additional requirement is that your radio must have a "KEY" loaded for coded transmission. To check this, select a channel that is programmed (SLAVED) for coded transmission or place the clear/coded switch in the coded position and key the radio. If

there is no key present, the radio will continuously emit short alert tones indicating a "key fail" condition. On SABER models with a display, the key fail message will display as long as the radio is keyed up.

NOTE

After aligning VCO, REF MOD and returning to the align radio screen, do not change channels as this will result in the old tuning information being used.

(c)Select the Secure DEVIATION OFFSET item on the screen by using the ENTER key. The selected item will be highlighted in inverse video.

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

(e)Connect the RF BNC connector to a 50 ohm load and to a service monitor ( with Secure) so that you can measure deviation.

(f)Select the Secure function on the service monitor. Increase or decrease the deviation offset value by one step using the up or down arrow key. This enables the RSS to strap this channel coded if you just left the align channel screen which straps the radio clear.

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

(h)De-key the radio.

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

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

Steps = LOG (DVP DEV / 4000) * 20 / .35 10

(k)Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to decrease or increase the value shown on the display for Secure deviation. Note that the number shown is in hexadecimal. The value of this number ranges from F0 to 1F. As an example, if the starting value is F9, repeated pressing of the UP arrow key would produce the following sequence - F9, FA, FB, FC, FD, FE, FF, 00,01, 02, 03, 04, 05, etc..

(l)Re-key the radio, and measure the deviation again. Repeat the adjustment, until measured deviation is 4 KHz. Note that if the channel you're using has not been properly aligned beforehand, it may not be possible to correctly align the Secure Deviation Offset.

(m)If the Secure Deviation Offset adjustment does not provide enough "steps" for you to align, then the channel is not aligned properly, or the radio needs service.

(n)Reprogram the radio.

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11. MICROPHONE GAIN

This parameter is used when sending out the voice signal. There are 4 different values from which you can choose : -3 dB, 0 dB (default), +3 dB, and +6 dB. The radio has to be reprogrammed to see the effect of the change. This will only work on radios with the H852, 6D master option enabled or the H549, 8D master option enabled.

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

(b)Determine the microphone gain you wish to have and use the UP/DOWN or PGUP/PGDN arrow keys to increase/decrease these values.

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

Once you have completed the radio level alignment adjustments, press the F10 key to return to the SERVICE menu.

C. Align Channel Parameters

In order to align the channel level parameters, squelch, VCO Modulation, Reference Modulation, and Battery Save Enable, select the ALIGN CHANNEL PARAMETERS item in the ALIGN menu. These parameters are called channel level parameters because they have to be adjusted on every channel as opposed to the radio level parameters which apply to all the channels in the radio. Once the ALIGN CHANNEL menu has been selected, the system will display the screen shown in Figure 11. At the bottom of the screen the current zone/channel combination being aligned will be displayed. Merely select the next zone/channel on the radio to be aligned and the screen will update the display.

Figure 11. Align Channel Menu

Note that on certain alignment procedures, the last step states "Reprogram radio," this means AFTER all alignment is completely finished, you must reprogram the radio. You do not have to reprogram the radio after each parameter is aligned.

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Copy to all - This function key will copy a particular alignment parameter value to all the channels. For example, If VCO for the current channel is $1F, pressing F2 will set VCO to $1F in all channels.

F3 Copy to zone - This function key will copy the particular alignment parameter value to all the channels in the current zone.

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

F6 Copy all To all - This function key will copy EVERY alignment parameter in the current channel to all the channels in the radio regardless of zone.

The lower portion of the screen contains some additional information that will be helpful in the alignment process. The SQ field lets the user know whether or not squelch has been detected by the radio's receiver. This allows you to set threshold squelch on those channels which are PL protected. This means that you will not need to have any carrier squelch channels programmed into the radio in order to set the squelch.

1. Squelch

When aligning squelch on PL/DPL channels, use the squelch (SQ) field in the lower portion of the screen to determine when the radio squelches. On carrier squelch (CSQ) channels, you can also listen to the reference speaker in the portable products test set. When aligning Squelch, you can hear the change in the squelch level during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to hear the immediate change.

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

(b)Select any channel on the radio.

(c)Select the SQUELCH function in the ALIGN CHANNEL screen.

(d)With no RF signal applied to the radio, set the squelch value to $0 by using the DOWN arrow key. You should hear noise through the speaker in the test set (CSQ) and SQ should be OFF (CSQ & PL/DPL). Set the switch on the test set at the load position instead of the speaker position and the volume on the radio set at rated audio.

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

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

(g)Increment the squelch value by using the UP arrow key until the radio squelches (no noise present or SQ is ON). The valid range for squelch is from $0 to $0F, with a default value of $09.

(h)You can now set the same squelch value to all the channels in the radio by pressing the F2 key. Pressing the F2 key will cause the current squelch value to be copied over to all the other channels in the radio. If you want to make the squelch value different on any other channel, you will have to go to that channel and set the squelch by following the procedure given above.

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2. VCO and Reference Modulation Alignment

When adjusting deviation, two separate adjustments are required - one for VCO modulation and the other for REFERENCE modulation. When aligning VCO and Reference Modulation, you can measure the deviation during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to measure the change. However, you will have to reprogram the radio to make these changes permanent. Do NOT turn off the radio while aligning this parameter. The procedure given below will go through both of these adjustments.

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

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

(c)Select the VCO Modulation function on the ALIGN CHANNEL menu using the ENTER key.

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

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

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

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

(h)Apply a 1 kHz, 25 mVrms tone to the external microphone port on the test set. Measure this level at the AC/DC metering jacks on the Portable Test Set. Measure deviation by keying up the radio.

(i)De-key the radio and adjust the VCO modulation value (decrease the value if the measured deviation is higher than the required value) by using the DOWN key to decrement value. The valid range for this parameter is from $00 to $1F with a default value of $1C.

(j)Re-key the radio and measure the deviation. Repeat the procedure (this step and the step above this) until the required deviation is reached.

(k)Apply a 0.355 Vrms, 1 kHz tone to the auxiliary transmit port on the radio (the female BNC connector). The signal level should be measured with the audio generator connected to the radio. To do this you will have to use a T-connector so that you can simultaneously apply the signal to the radio as well as applying it to the AC meter.

(l)Select the REFERENCE Modulation function on the ALIGN CHANNEL menu by using the ENTER key. By selecting this function, the radio service software enables the auxiliary port of the radio after being keyed.

NOTE

Reference modulation cannot be aligned on channels that have MDC signalling enabled. On completion of the MDC signalling, the radio disables the auxiliary port.

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

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

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

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(p)Adjust the REFERENCE Modulation value by using the DOWN arrow key. Repeat the step above until DEV 2 = DEV 1.

3.Battery Save Enable

Battery Save Enable allows you to enable the Battery Save Squelch option in ALIGN RADIO for a particular channel. The battery save will be turned off while scan is activated, and when scan is deactivated this function becomes enabled on that channel and resume its programmed state. When aligning Battery Save Enable, you can notice the change during the alignment process or in "real time." You do not have to reprogram the radio to see the immediate change. In order to enable this parameter, follow the steps below:

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

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

(c)Invoke a new channel to check this change, or key up and de-key the radio.

D. Align Scan Controls

If you had selected the ALIGN SCAN CONTROLS function in the SERVICE screen, the system will display the screen shown in Figure 12. These screens will allow you to align Scan monitor hold time, Scan receive response time, Scan transmit response time, and Scan priority squelch. Each of these parameters are explained below, followed by the procedure needed to set these parameters correctly for the radio being aligned. Note that on certain alignment procedures, the last step states "Reprogram radio," this means AFTER all aligning is completely finished you must reprogram the radio. You do not have to reprogram the radio after each parameter is aligned.

The only function key here that needs to be explained is PRINT SCREEN (F5) which will print out a hard copy of the screen shown.

Each parameter can be adjusted one of three ways:

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

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

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

1.Scan Monitor Hold Time

Monitor Hold Time determines how long the radio will remain on the monitored channel once the monitor button is released. During monitor hold time, squelch and PL are not defeated unless permanent monitor has been engaged. After Monitor Hold Time expires, permanent monitor is released and normal channel scan resumes. To align this scan parameter, follow the steps below:

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

(b)Increment or decrement the time parameter accordingly using the UP (or PGUP) or the DOWN (or PGDN) arrow keys.

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

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

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2.Scan Receive Response Time

After a message is received while scanning, a programmable time interval (0 to 60 seconds in 1 second steps) will be in effect called the Receive Response Time. Within this time, the radio will not resume scan but will continue to monitor the mode of the last received message due to the likelihood of receiving (or wanting to transmit) a response. Transmission during this interval will occur on the mode being monitored rather than on the Preassigned Transmit Mode. Priority modes will continue to be sampled during this time but other modes will not be scanned. To align this scan parameter follow the steps below:

(a)Set up according to Section VI-A, Fig. 8 and select the SCAN RECEIVE RESPONSE TIME option in the Align Scan Menu.

(b)Increment or decrement the time parameter accordingly using the UP (or PGUP) or the DOWN (or PGDN) arrow keys.

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

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

3. Scan Transmit Response Time

After transmitting a message while scanning, a programmable time interval (0 to 60 seconds in 1 second steps) will be in effect called the Transmit Response Time. Within this time, the radio will not resume scan (except for priority samples) but will continue to monitor the last transmitted mode due to the likelihood of receiving a response. Functionally, there are 2 differences between the Transmit and Receive Response Times:

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

(b)The timer values can be different.

To align this scan parameter follow the steps below:

(1)Set up according to Section VI-A, Fig. 8 and select the SCAN TRANSMIT RESPONSE TIME option in the Align Scan Menu.

(2)Increment or decrement the time parameter accordingly using the UP (or PGUP) or the DOWN (or PGDN) arrow keys.

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

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

4. Scan Priority Squelch

This value corresponds roughly to the squelch values which are 'aligned' using the align channel window of the Radio Service Software. The priority squelch level is used when checking priority channels while the radio is unmuted on an active channel. Sensitivity to priority channels in the unmuted state is affected by this value. Lower values will make the radio more sensitive, but too low a value may cause falsing. The default value is 8 and should only be changed if difficulties with priority sensitivity are encountered. To align this scan parameter, follow the steps below:

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

(b)Increment or decrement the time parameter accordingly using the UP (or PGUP) or the DOWN (or PGDN) arrow keys.

(c)Valid range is from $0 to $0F (0 to 15) with a default value of $08 (or 8).

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

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VII. GET/SAVE/PROGRAM CODEPLUG DATA

FROM/TO DISK/CODEPLUG

This chapter deals with all reading and writing to the radio, and loading and saving to disk. After you have selected the Get/Save/Program Codeplug data From/To Disk/Codeplug, or the F3 function key from the MAIN menu, the system will bring up the screen shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13. Get/Save/Program Menu

A. The READ function

The READ function will read the radio codeplug data from the radio and generate an RSS PC file. In order to read the codeplug, you need to connect the radio to the system. To read the radio, follow the setup procedure shown in Figure 4.

???Make sure the radio is not in scan mode.

???Regardless of the type of radio model being read back (whether a SABER I, II, or III), the programmer will always read the contents of the CORE processor first. The system will display the software version level of the CORE processor being read,for example: CORE 5d , or 6d, etc...

???After reading the CORE, the system will read the COPE processor followed by the contents of the external EEPROM. This process will only occur on SABER II and III models.

???After the contents of the radio have been read back, the system will convert this data into the radio personality file. As the system is building the RPF, several messages will

Figure 14. Read Radio Display

Note: Before reading the radio, a message may appear instructing you to press the three top keys down on the keypad (for a SABER II and III) simultaneously and turn the radio off and back on to get an ERR X YZ message on the display. Don't worry about the message unless the READ radio function does not execute. If the error message does not disappear or the READ function locks up, refer to Appendix-1, "ERROR MESSAGES."

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B. The WRITE function

The WRITE function is used to program the radio, using the current radio personality data. The radio personality data may have come from disk, been read from the radio, or been created using the RSS.

Before programming can begin, the radio must first be connected through a radio interface box (RIB) to the IBM PC, and turned on. Refer to Figure 4 and Section III-C for interconnection information.

The write-to-radio process consists of two parts. In the first part, the radio personality file (RPF) is converted into codeplug(s) for the radio. During this phase, several process/status messages are displayed in the message window. These messages are of no interest unless an error is encountered during the conversion process.

In the second part of the write process, the codeplug(s) generated by the conversion process are transferred to the radio. In the case of a SABER I radio, only one codeplug is generated and written to the radio; in all other radio models, three codeplugs are generated.

Before conversion and programming begins, the RSS will prompt you to make sure that the current radio personality matches the radio to be programmed. This is normally accomplished by comparing the model number displayed by the RSS with the model number on the radio. Make sure the radio is not in scan mode before proceeding.

The RSS will also prompt you to select the source for radio alignment data. The radio alignment data may come from the RPF (F2), or the radio about to be programmed (F6). Using SHIFT - F6 the RSS will also extract the unit ID from the radio. For additional information on this subject, see the "Extraction" section on the following page.

For some radio models, the RSS will request that the radio be placed in the "programming" mode. To accomplish this:

1.Turn the radio off.

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

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

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

For other models, the radio will be automatically placed in the "programming" mode by the RSS. In this case, the display will change to "ERR X YZ," and the battery annunciator will blink. This is normal operation, and does not indicate that the battery is low.

During the radio programming process, the RSS will display information about the component being programmed, and a graphic indicator of the percent of programming completed. Figure 15 shows a typical screen for programming a radio with display (SABER II or III). In Figure 15, the "CORE" is the transceiver microprocessor and the "COPE" is the display microprocessor. In SABER I radios there is no display processor, so the messages for programming the COPE will not appear.

Figure 15. Write Data to Radio

When programming is complete, the RSS will revert to the "READ/PROGRAM" menu, the radio will automatically reset, and the radio display will clear. If the display still shows an "ERR X YZ" message after programming is complete, try reprogramming the radio. If the error condition persists, contact your Motorola service representative, or see Appendix-1 for a description of the error code.

Extraction:

The extraction feature enables you to easily change personalities in a radio without having to realign the radio. During the extraction process, the RSS reads all the alignment data from the radio to be programmed. This alignment data is then applied to the current radio personality, which is then converted to codeplug(s) and written to the radio in the normal way.

In order to better understand the extraction process, an explanation of the normal alignment process is necessary. First, assume that you have just created a new radio personality. The RSS, not knowing what radio the personality is destined to occupy, inserts "default" alignment values into the personality. These default values are necessary to ensure that a radio will function when programmed with the personality. Next, assume that you must put this personality into a radio that has never been aligned. You will write the personality to the radio and, when prompted, select "F2 - Use Programmer Tuning Values." This is necessary because the radio has never been aligned, and there are no existing alignment values to extract from the radio.

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C. The LOAD/SAVE/DELETE functions

The LOAD/SAVE functions are used to transfer codeplug data from an archive file into your computer's memory in order for you to Modify, View, or Print it. The DELETE function allows you to remove any codeplug data from the computer's memory. (Refer to Figure 13.)

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Load Radio Personality from Disk - The LOAD function is used to retrieve an archived file from a diskette or hard disk to the computer. Once retrieved, the file may be modified via the CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW functions, or programmed into a radio just as codeplug information read from the radio via the READ/WRITE to radio function. A menu screen will show up listing files from which you may select.

F3 Save Radio Personality from Disk - The SAVE function is used to create (or update) an archive copy of the codeplug information onto a diskette or hard disk. An archive copy of every radio installed or serviced is STRONGLY recommended in order to be able to quickly restore customer information in case of a codeplug failure. A menu screen will show up listing files; after saving a file, the new file name will be listed as well.

F4 Delete Radio Personality from Disk - The REMOVE function will delete an archive file from diskette or hard disk. A menu screen will show up listing file names; accessing this function will remove the file you choose from this list.

For all three functions LOAD, SAVE, and DELETE, a screen similar to Figure 17 of SAVE, will come up. Follow the steps listed below to implement any of these functions:

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

2.Using the UP/DOWN arrow keys, scroll through the list of file names until you find the one you wish to either LOAD, SAVE, or DELETE.

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

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Ver. R07.01.00

Main.Get/Save/Prog.Load/Save

Save Radio Personality to PC Database

NO ELEMENTS

Archive Path: C: \RSS\SABER\DATA

File Name: ______________

Figure 17. Save RPF Display

VIII. CHANGE/CREATE/VIEW RADIO PERSONALITY

This chapter will take you through the screen sequences necessary to change, create, or view a radio personality file. The SABER radio, with its numerous codeplug parameters and options, offers tremendous flexibility to customize the radio configuration to almost any customer requirement. After selecting this function (F4), the screen in Figure 18 will be shown. In general, this function can create a radio personality by selecting a model number and radio frequency range, or modify an existing RPF. The following sections provides a detailed explanation of each function key.

Figure 18. Change/Create/View Codeplug Menu

Warning: The Change/Create/View does NOT actually modify the radio codeplug data but instead it modifies a copy of the data retrieved from the codeplug (or archive file) via the Read/Write Radio (F3) or the Load/Save Disk (F6) functions.

After all Change/Create/View modifications are completed, you MUST return to the Read/Write Radio (F3) or the Load/Save Disk (F6) functions in the MAIN menu and save them to a new archive file. Otherwise, the modifications will be lost when you turn off your computer, exit the program, or load in another codeplug.

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F2: VIEW Radio Personality

By selecting the VIEW function, the program brings up the screen shown below. This screen displays important information about the Radio Personality currently loaded in the RSS.

Figure 19. VIEW Radio Personality Menu

The field descriptions are given as:

Model Category: the type of radio and whether it is secure or clear.

Model Number: current model number.

CORE Version: CORE version found in the radio.

COPE Version: COPE version found in the radio.

DVP Version: secure module installed, if any.

Frequency Range: current operating frequency range of the radio.

Power Level: indicates High or Low power transmitter.

Number Zones: gives the current/total possible number of zones.

Number Channels: gives the current/total possible number of channels.

Number PL???s: gives the current/total possible number of PL???s.

NOTE: If this is an SP RSS package, the total possible numbers of PL???s may actually be less than indicated.

CORE Patch ID: gives the current CORE patch id loaded in the radio.

COPE Patch ID: gives the current COPE patch id loaded in the radio.

A.F3: CREATE Radio Personality File

By selecting the CREATE function, the program will automatically bring up the first screen of the create process which is the CREATE RPF Screen. If, however a file currently exists in the work space, the system will ask you if you want to discard the data that currently exists.

If you type a 'y' for yes, the CREATE RPF screen will be brought up and if you type 'n' for no, the CREATE process will abort and the MAIN menu will be redisplayed. To create a radio personality file, you must choose a model category, model number, and frequency range. The parameters on the right will change according to the selection made on the three user selections. Figure 20 displays an example of the CREATE RPF screen:

Figure 20. CREATE RPF Menu

Frequency Range = # to # (Dependent on Radio Feature Options)

The Model Category field determines the model list for the Model Number field. If CLEAR is selected, then only clear models will be available in the model number field. The same holds true for the SECURE model category but only secure models will be available in the model number field.

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The Model Number field selects the specific model. The legend at the right of the screen will change as you scroll through the model types and display the major characteristics of each model. As with the Model Category, the selection made in this field will affect the following field for Frequency Range. Only models with CN in the last 2 character positions can be programmed into a 6D radio.

The Frequency Range field allows you to select a particular band within the model previously selected. Note that this field may display several different bands to choose from, but be sure to select the proper band that must match the radio you intend to program.

Toggled options that change in conjunction to the three selections above:

Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select between the Clear and Secure models and then press the ENTER key to move to the next user selection. As you select the Model Number and Frequency Range, these parameters change again, and you will be able to create a radio personality file for your radio. The next step in creating your radio RPF is to exit this screen by pressing F10 and select your Radio Feature Options.

B. Radio Feature Options

Depending on the radio model that was selected (SABER I, II, or III) via the CREATE RPF screen, you will see one of three different Radio Feature Option screens. Figure 21 provides an example of a Radio Feature Options screen for a SABER II Secure radio, where screens for SABER II and III will vary according to the created RPF .

Figure 21. Options Screen

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The basic keyboard functions can be used on this screen, see Section VIII-F.

In order to select/deselect an option use the F2 function key which acts as a toggle key. The table below provides a list of options available for the different SABER models. See Appendix-5 for detailed descriptions on each available option.

DOS Mute Timer

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Function Key Descriptions:

F5 Update MDC ID - This function allows you to edit the MDC Unit ID without having to deselect and re-select all options involving the MDC Unit ID. This function is available only if an MDC ID related option is chosen.

F6 Update Repeater ID - This function allows you to edit the list of Selectable Repeater IDs. This function is available only if one of the Multiple Repeater Access Codes options are selected.

F7 Update Manual Telephone Interconnect Codes - This function allows you to edit the manual telephone interconnect codes without having to deselect and re-select the option. This function is available only if manual telephone interconnect (H297) is selected.

Screens (of pop-up windows) for entering parameters for options under H852 are shown below :

MOTOROLA Radio Service Software

SABERModel

Ver. R07.01.00

Main.Create/Modify.Options

QUIK CALL SYSTEM SELECTION

1.Motorola

2.General Electric

3.Plectron

4.Federal

5.Others

Enter 1..5 to Select System (Default 1- Motorola)

Figure 22. Quik- Call II System Selection Screen

ENTER QUIK CALL PARAMETERS

** INDIVIDUAL **

Frequency Code

Figure 23. Quik- Call II H701 Parameters Screen

Figure 24. Quik- Call II H702 Parameters Screen

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Figure 25. Quik- Call II H703 Parameters Screen

Figure 26. Multiple Repeater Access Codes Screen

To Create or Modify any Channel Information, return to the CREATE menu using F10 and access the Channel Information menu (F5). Recall that selecting these options does NOT program the radio; return to the MAIN menu and use the Read/Write function.

C. Channel Information

Selecting the Channel Information Screen option will display a Radio Channel Definition screen shown in Figure 27. This screen contains all relevant information about all the channels in each zone (if option H371 - zone and channel Operation is selected). If you are accessing this menu option for the first time, then you will see one default channel in a default zone if H371 was selected. You can add more channels/zones using the proper function keys. Figure 27 shows a complete Radio Channel Definition with all the options. You may not have all these options enabled but for sake of discussion, we will include every entry.

R07.01.00

Figure 27. Channel Information Screen

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Press F10 to exit this function or ESC to go back to the MAIN menu. Each function key is described below.

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Enter Channel - This function moves the cursor to the field label "Channel." If you have channel display names, you may enter them here. Use the UP/DN arrow keys to move to the channel you want to name, and type in the channel name. This field is also used to add/delete and copy channels -- to return to normal channel data entry, press RETURN at any time. The function keys are described as follows:

F3 Insert Channel - This function key allows you to insert a new channel and will prompt you with a channel name. You may continue to modify any of the remaining entries by pressing ENTER.

F4 Delete Channel - In order to delete a channel, the programmer will first prompt you with a statement to be sure you want to delete the present channel. Press 'y' for yes or 'n' for no.

F5 Print - This print function allows you to print out the channel information for this present screen.

F8 Copy Channel - This copy function copies all the data from the marked channel to the current channel. All entries may still be modified.

F9 Mark Channel - This function places an asterisk (*) by the current channel. All data for the channel will temporarily be placed in memory. This function allows you to quickly duplicate similar channels. Pressing F9 again will remove the asterisk,as this function acts as a toggle to enable/disable the marked channel.

Note: In order to copy information from one channel to numerous other channels, first mark the channel with all the proper data, and press the copy channel.

The list of all possible data displayed on the channel information includes:

If a given attribute is not assigned or disabled, then a period "." is printed in its place. By moving the cursor to the specified zone/channel and pressing F4 or ZOOM, the complete channel information screen on that channel will be displayed.

F5 Print - This print function allows you to print out all the channel DC ID Table - This function key displays the Repeater Access Codes (MDC) if any of the Multiple Repeater Access Codes options were chosen.

F7 Copy Freq - This function key will copy the frequency entered from TX FREQ to RX FREQ and vice versa.

F8 Copy PL - This function key will copy the PL entered from TX PL to RX PL and vice versa.

D. Auto Dial / Access and Hangup Codes

In order to access the Auto Dial menu, Option H368 must have been selected in the Radio Feature Options Screen. For every Auto Dial entry, the following information must be entered: Telephone #, Name of person, Access Code, Hangup Code, Zone, and Channel. Use the ENTER key to move between fields or use the UP/DN arrow keys to scroll through the existing list. See Figure 29 for the screen that will come up for Auto Dial. For some Radio models, Access and Hangup codes must be entered on the Manual Telephone Interconnect screen. In those cases, the Access and Hangup prompts will be absent from this screen.

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Function Key Descriptions:

F3 Add Entry - The Add entry function key will re-prompt you for a new autodial entry and return the cursor to Telephone # . For every additional entry, be sure to include all the required information. Note, the access and hangup codes both have a maximum of eight characters available to be entered. Below the dotted line each entry will be listed as entered.

F4 Delete Entry - This function will delete the present auto dial entry. The program will prompt you to be sure you want to delete the entry, type in 'y' for yes and 'n' for no.

F5 Print - This function will make a hard copy of the autodial setup screen.

E. Manual Interconnect Access and Hangup Codes

The Manual Interconnect menu is shown in Figure 30. Simply enter the the Access Code and Hangup Code using the ENTER key to move between the selections. Both Codes have a possible eight character field. The only Function Key Description for this menu is the PRINT function (F5), which makes a hard copy of the Manual Interconnect Access and Hangup screen.

Figure 30. Manual Telephone Interconnect Screen

F. Format Scan Lists

The Format Scan List menu is only available for a Scan Capable radio. This option allows you to define your scan lists, priority channels, designated transmit channels, as well as all non-priority channels. You must set up your channels before using this screen. Note that while entering channel information for the first time you will not be allowed to select any scan list in the channel screen. after you have created your scan lists, you may return to the channel information, and make your scan list selections.

1.Enter all channels without reference to scan lists.

2.Enter scan lists.

3.Return to the channel information screen to slave channels to a scan list.

This two phase process is to prevent channels from referencing non-existent scan lists, and to prevent scan lists from referencing non-existent channels.

For a description of how some of the Scan options work, see Appendix-5 on Options list and definitions. Figure 31 displays the CREATE/MODIFY SCAN LISTS screen with all possible entries shown for a Zone/Channel radio. A similar screen will come up for a Channel only radio with only channel data entries. You can have up to ten non-priority channels in a scan list with at least one non-priority channel entered to define a list. Use the ENTER key to move between entries and the UP/DN arrow keys to select which scan list you wish to modify. After defining all non-priority channels, press ENTER and define your priority channels if applicable.

Figure 31. Create/Modify Scan Lists Screen

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While scanning, all non-priority channels have equal status. That is, once activity is detected on a non-priority channel, the scanning of other non-priority channels is stopped until carrier is dropped. The radio will continue to scan priority one and priority two however. If activity is detected on either of the priority channels, the radio will drop the non-priority channel and begin monitoring the priority channel.

Priority one is the highest priority entry on the list. The radio will monitor activity on this channel at all times. When the radio detects activity on the priority one channel, scan will monitor the priority one channel exclusively, until carrier is dropped and then it will resume normal scan.

Priority two is the second highest priority on the list. When the radio detects activity on the priority two channel, but not on the priority one channel, scan will move to the priority two channel, but continue to monitor the priority one channel. When carrier is dropped on the priority two channel, scan will resume as normal.

Note: If MDC is enabled with Scan and a priority channel is set to be scanned or the radio is equipped with a priority scan encryption module, DOS Muting will not work properly.

The designated transmit channel defines the zone/channel combination that the radio will transmit on whenever the PTT switch is pressed while the current list is being scanned.

Function Key Descriptions

F4 Delete Scan list - The Delete Scan list function will delete the present scan list being modified or created including all data present.

F5 Print - This print function will make a hard copy of the Scan list menu.

F6 Delete Entry - The Delete Entry function will delete the entry where the cursor is positioned. If you delete a non-priority channel in the middle of a non-priority scan list , then each entry after the deleted entry will be moved up one position.

G. Format Selectable PL

The Format Selectable PL screen shown in Figure 32 will only come up if option H649 is selected in the Radio Options Screen. The only data you enter are the PL CODE, and NAME, and the programmer will keep track of how many PL codes have been entered and what entry you are presently modifying or creating. The programmer will also list all entries to date. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the CURRENT ENTRY NUMBER list to modify a particular PL Code entry. Use the ENTER key to move from one entry to the next.

Figure 32. Create/Modify Selectable PL Codes

Valid Entries:

See Appendix 7 for a complete list of squelch codes.

Function Key Descriptions:

F3 Insert PL - This function key allows you to insert another PL code (up to 9) and the Current Entry Number field will automatically be incremented as will the Total when the present PL entry is completed.

F4 Delete PL - This function key will delete a particular PL entry. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through your entries. Be sure of the PL code entry you wish to delete because the programmer will NOT prompt you before deletion. The existing list of PL codes will be updated and move up in the list when a PL entry is deleted.

F5 Print Screen - This function key will create a hard copy of this screen shown in Figure 32.

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IX. PRINT RADIO PERSONALITY

The PRINT function is used to produce permanent records of codeplug configurations. A printer is required and should be connected to your computer per your computer user's manual. Figure 33 displays the screen that comes up if you choose the Print Radio Personality function from the MAIN menu.

Figure 33. Print Menu

Function Key Descriptions:

F2 Print Channel Information Form - This function creates a hard copy of the information entered in the Channel Information Screen: channel name, zone name, TX / RX frequencies, TX / RX codes, emergency, etc...

F3 Print Auto Dial Form - This function key creates a hard copy of information entered in the Auto Dial Form providing information on phone number, person called, access and hangup codes, and which zone and channel each number corresponds to.

F4 Print Radio Options - This function key creates a hard copy of Radio Options available. For a copy of Radio Option Descriptions, make a hard copy of the Appendix A-5 which gives detailed descriptions on each available option.

F5 Print Selectable PL - This function creates a hard copy of the information entered in the Selectable PL screen, listing the PL codes and names for which each PL Code belongs.

F6 Print Scan lists - This function creates a hard copy of the information entered in the Scan list screen providing information on a scan list with priority channels, designated transmit channel, and non-priority channels if appropriate.

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APPENDIX - 1. ERROR MESSAGES

In the SABER display radio models, the radios will display error messages under two conditions.

1.When the radio is turned on, and there exists an error condition in the radio, the radio will display an error message of the form ERR x yz for approximately 2 seconds before attempting to show the default display which is either the channel name or number (in a channel only radio) or the zone and channel names or numbers (in a zone radio).

2.The error message will also be shown on the display and remain on the display until the radio is turned off (or the radio is reset by the SABER RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE) under the following conditions.

???With the radio turned off, press and hold the MENU, SELECT and ENTER keys simultaneously.

???Turn the radio on while still holding the 3 keys pressed down.

???for a COPE 4 (A & B radio):

The display should show a message of the form ERR x yz. This message should re- main on the display even when you release the 3 keys. If the message does not re-

main on the display (or does not appear at all), then you have not pressed the keys simultaneously. You will have to turn off the radio and repeat the procedure until the message remains on the display.

*for a COPE 5 (C radio):

A full eight-character display should appear for this radio unless there really is an error.

The following paragraphs will describe the meaning of the error messages. The error message has the form ERR x yz, where x is the address of the device with the error and yz is the error condition.

yz can take on the following values (note that these values are hexadecimal numbers)

00 - no error

01 - internal EEPROM checksum error. This means that the data in the internal EEPROM could be corrupted or the checksum value itself could be wrong. If several reprogramming attempts do not eliminate this error, then the related microprocessor must be replaced. Applicable to COPE and CORE.

02 - RAM read/write error. This means that an error was detected while the processor was attempting to read from, or write into, microcomputer RAM (random access memory or scratchpad memory). This indicates that the related microprocessor is faulty and should be replaced. Applicable to COPE only.

04- external EEPROM checksum error. This means that the data in the external EEPROM could be corrupted or the checksum value itself could be wrong. If several reprogramming attempts do not eliminate this error, then the external EEPROM must be replaced. Applicable to COPE only.

08- blank internal EEPROM. This means that the internal EEPROM is blank (all locations contain the hexadecimal value FF). Reprogram the radio. If unsuccessful, replace the related microprocessor. Applicable to COPE only.

10- ROM checksum error. This means that the read-only-memory (ROM) of the related microprocessor has an error. Replace the faulty microprocessor. Applicable to COPE only.

20 - Hardware error. This means that the external EEPROM is faulty. Replace the external EEPROM and reprogram the radio. Applicable to COPE only.

The above listing contains the basic errors that can be displayed to the user. However, if more than one error occurs simultaneously, the error message is simply an addition of the values of the errors involved. A few examples will clarify this. Note that since the error values are hexadecimal, the addition will also result in hexadecimal values. Some examples of common error messages are given below.

Error message examples:

ERR 0 X1 - The CORE ??P has an internal EEPROM checksum error. (X may be any value)

ERR 1 01 - The COPE ??P has an internal EEPROM checksum error.

ERR 1 03 - The COPE ??P has an internal EEPROM checksum error as well as a RAM read/write error.

ERR 1 0B - The COPE ??P has a RAM read/write error as well as a blank internal EEPROM and internal checksum error. (01 + 02 + 08 = 0B in hexadecimal).

ERR 1 24 - There is an external EEPROM and hardware error as well as an external EEPROM checksum error.

ERR 1 30 - The COPE ??P has a ROM checksum error and the external EEPROM has a hardware error. (10 + 20 = 30 in hexadecimal.)

ERR 1 00 - The radio has no errors.

ERR 1 0D - The display that comes up for a COPE 5 radio when the programmer starts writ- ing to the radio.

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APPENDIX - 2. KEYBOARD COMMANDS

All Radio Service Software keyboard commands are summarized in this section. The F1 HELP function also provides keyboard information. From any screen, you may view this list by pressing F1 (HELP) and then press F2 (KEYBOARD HELP).

APPENDIX - 3. How To Format A Disk

A disk must be prepared or initialized to a specific recording format before your computer's disk operating system (DOS) can read information from it or save information to it. This initialization process is called 'formatting.' You must format all new disks before using them with your computer.

You format a disk using your computer's DOS FORMAT utility. Refer to your computer owner's manual and your DOS manual for additional information about the FORMAT procedure.

WARNING: The Format procedure will destroy any previously existing information on the disk. Always double check to be sure that you have placed the correct disk in the drive BEFORE you begin the FORMAT procedure.

A. Dual-Floppy Disk Drive Systems

To format a disk with a dual-floppy disk system, place your DOS System disk in drive A: and

place the disk to be formatted in drive B: . Next type:

A: FORMAT B: /V[Press Enter]

After the disk is formatted, you will be prompted to give the disk a volume label to uniquely identify the disk. The volume label may consist from 1 to 11characters.

B. Hard Disk Systems

To format a disk with a hard disk system, log on to the sub-directory that contains your DOS files (specifically the FORMAT.COM file). for example, if your DOS files are installed on a sub-directory called SYSDOS, change to this sub-directory by typing:

Place the disk to be formatted in drive A: and type:

After the disk is formatted, you will be prompted to give the disk a volume label to uniquely identify the disk. The volume label may consist of from 1 to 11 characters.

70 Appendix - 3. How to Format a Disk

APPENDIX - 4. SABER Models

There are numerous versions of models for the SABER radio. The three basic models are the SABER I, SABER II, and SABER III. All radio models follow the generic model number listed below with each variable explained following.

APPENDIX - 5. Options List and Definitions

H251 - 60 Second TOT

This option will limit the transmitting period to 60 seconds. The radio will automatically stop transmitting when the timer goes off and will generate an alert tone to notify you that no transmission is taking place. Release the PTT button located on the left side panel of the radio to disable alert tone. If you wish to have TOT value to be lesser or greater than 60 seconds, choose option H901.

H901 - Non-standard TOT

This option will limit transmitting period to any TOT value within the valid range of 1 second to 255 seconds, incrementing by one second. If you enter a TOT value of 60 seconds, H901 will automatically be deselected and option H251 will be selected for you by default since that option implements the standard 60 seconds. After exceeding the preset TOT value, the radio will stop transmitting and will generate an alert tone notifying you of its non-transmitting status.

Silent Monitor ??? Selecting this option will enable Silent Monitor in the radio. This option is primarily used on PL/DPL Coded Squelch Radios. Its purpose is to remove white noise when pressing the monitor button on the side of the radio. The audio will only unmute, if a carrier is present on the channel you are monitoring.

H384 - Muting Via Keypad

Selecting this option will allow you to mute the alert tones generated by the keypad in the radio.

H153 - Omit All Tones

Selecting this option will cause the radio not to generate any alert tones or sidetones. Audio feedback by the radio is muted. If you choose this option, the programmer will not allow you to select option H619, which omits only side tones.

H365 - Transmit Inhibit on Busy Channel

Selecting this option will prevent you from transmitting on the channel if carrier is present and the correct PL is not. This option can be enabled on all channels that have PL. If you try to transmit while carrier is present the radio will generate an alert tone. This option also prevents use of the monitor button.

Note: For a carrier squelch channel, this option does not inhibit transmission, even if the channel is busy. Also the monitor function will be disabled on all channels if this option is selected.

H359 - Channel Busy LED (Option H906 becomes disabled)

The red LED performs two mutually exclusive functions: it indicates the low battery status and channel busy indicator. Selecting this option eliminates the low battery status indicator and the LED functions as a channel busy LED. The LED will blink when carrier is detected on the channel. While transmitting, the LED will either be ON if enabled or OFF if disabled.

H906 - Low Battery LED

The top mounted red LED performs two main mutually exclusive functions --it indicates the low battery status and channel busy indicator. Selecting this option eliminates the Channel Busy LED indication and the LED functions as a low battery indicator.

Safe Battery (H155, H200, H237, H759)

This option should ONLY be selected if you have an intrinsically safe battery. The battery options supported include:

H155AB - CENELEC

H200AC - SAA

H237AB - CSA

H759AG - FM (Groups C, D, E, F, G)

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H770 - Pretime Delay - 300ms

Pretime delay is the period of time for which the radio waits before sending out MDC signalling data. Standard pretime delay is 500 ms. Selecting this option will give you a pretime delay of 300 ms. This is applicable to Single Tones and Multiple Repeater Access options also.

This option is incompatible with the following options: H771 - Pretime Delay - 700 ms H779 - Non-standard Pretime Delay

H771 - Pretime Delay - 700 ms

Pretime delay is the period of time for which the radio waits before sending out MDC signalling data. Standard pretime delay is 500 ms. Selecting this option will give you a pretime delay of 700 ms. This is applicable to Single Tones and Multiple Repeater Access options also.

This option is incompatible with the following options: H770 - Pretime Delay - 300 ms H779 - Non-standard Pretime Delay

H779 - Non-standard Pretime Delay

Pretime delay is the period of time for which the radio waits before sending out MDC ID. Selecting this option will allow you to enter a pretime delay value between 100 ms to 1000 ms other than 300 ms, 500 ms, and 700 ms. This is applicable to Single Tones and Multiple Repeater Access options also.

H619 - Omit Side Tones

Sidetones are produced to inform the users that they must wait until the MDC packet is transmitted to talk. Unit ID sidetones may be deleted per radio. For emergency encode, sidetones may be optionally enabled per radio in the codeplug. The sidetones will be alert tones of 1640 Hz continuous while the unit ID is being transmitted. Sidetones are a fixed volume level programmable per radio. The microphone is muted during sidetones. Selecting this option will disable all sidetones. This is applicable to Single Tones and Multiple Repeater Access options also.This function is incompatible with option H153 - Omit all tones.

H371 - Zone and Channel Operation

This option provides zone/channel operation in the radio. Zones can be selected through the keypad and channels can be selected using the channel selector switch. Each zone can have a maximum of 12 channels. The maximum number of zones available to you depends on the radio model as shown below:

This option is incompatible with H396 - Channel Only Operation

H396 - Channel Only Operation

Selecting this option will define a channel only radio (i.e. no zones) with channels selected using the keypad. The maximum number of channels available are listed in the following table:

H560 - Talkaround

Selecting this option will allow talkaround on a SABER IE. Data for one zone can be entered in the channel information screen. This option is incompatible with option H256 (Two Zone Operation).

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H256 - Two Zone Operation

Selecting this option will allow two zones on a SABER IE. Data for two zones can be entered in the channel information screen. This option is incompatible with option H560 (Talkaround).

H346 - Zone Display Names

By selecting this option you can customize zone menu names. If option H380 - Channel display names is selected, maximum number of characters you can have is 3. If option H380 is not selected then you can enter up to 5 characters for the zone name. Default zone names are given to all the zones, i.e. 'Z1' for zone 1 and 'Z10' for zone 10.

H380 - Channel Display Names

By selecting this option, you can enter up to 8 characters for every channel name. If H346 - Zone Display Names is selected, then the maximum number of characters per channel name is reduced to 5 characters in order to specify zone name on the display as well. Default channel names are given to all channels, i.e. 'C01' for channel 1 and 'C10' for channel 10.

H368 - Autodial

This option adds autodial capability to the radio. You can specify up to 9 telephone numbers along with their access and hang-up codes for each phone number and zone/channel number on which the call will be made on. This option is available on C model radios only. A and B model radios can have only one access and hang-up code. You will not be able to change the telephone numbers, and access and hang-up codes using the keypad. In order to modify this information, you will have to use the RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE.

H669 - Omit Inadvertent Lock

Inadvertent lock is a standard menu option for display models. This option will disable the Inadvertent Lock which allows you to lock out the keypad temporarily during periods of non- usage, or for safety purposes to minimize inadvertent actuation.

H670 - Omit Memory (2K memory option)

This option is necessary for SABER II's with a 2K EEPROM instead of the normal 8K. It is important to ensure that the size of the codeplug that is being created does not exceed the bounds of hardware in the radio. Selecting this option will reduce the number of available options.

H297 - Manual Telephone Interconnect

This option allows manual dialing of DTMF telephone numbers. In this feature, you may fix the length of the tones transmitted, or you may select manual length tones.

H397 - Menu Lock

This option will add a menu lock to the radio. With this option you can lock out the keypad from unauthorized users unless the proper password is entered. the password menu is also included in the radio to allow the capability of changing passwords. The default password is the null password which is entered by pressing the ENTER key on the radio. You must select option H669 - Omit Inadvertent Lock, to enable this option.

H345 - Radio Lock

This option will allow you to lock the radio when it is first turned on. In order to enable any radio functions or menus, the correct password must be entered otherwise the radio will be inoperable and none of the options or menus can be accessed. The same password in option H397 - Menu Lock, will be used here for A and B model radios. For C model radios, Menu Lock can have different passwords if you wish.

H273 - Operator Selectable Scan

Selecting this option will allow you to enter or modify a unique scan list, using the keypad on the radio, without the aid of the RSS. You can select this option at the same time as option H344 (mode slaved scan). If both types of scan are present in your radio, you would choose the type of scan that you want to activate by using the three control keys on the keypad. In this option, the number of priority channels (1 or 2) and the designated transmit channel will be user programmable. This option allows you to enter one scan list with 15 entries; this list includes 2 priority channels, 12 non- priority channels, and 1 entry for the designated transmit channel. This option is not offered for SABER II radios because the full keypad is not available in those models.

NOTE: If MDC is enabled on the radio and priority scan is used, DOS Muting will not work properly causing the radio to unsquelch at times during MDC transmissions. This occurs whether scan is running in the radio or not.

Selecting this option will give you 10 scan lists with 13 entries per scan list. The 13 entries include 2 priority channels, 10 non-priority channels and 1 optional entry for designated transmit channel. The two priority channels will be scanned more often than the non-priority channels and will continue to be scanned even if a lower priority channel is currently being monitored. If both priority channels are being used, the channel with priority 1 status will be able to override the channel with priority 2 status such that the priority 1 channel will continue to be scanned even if the priority 2 channel is active. The priority 2 channel will not be scanned if the scanner is locked on the priority 1 channel. In any scan list it will be possible to omit either or both of the priority channels. For this type of scan, each channel in the radio points to one of the scan lists, so you can assign a different scan sequence to each channel. All channels and scan lists available in this option are factory programmed, but can be changed with the Radio Service Software.

NOTE: If MDC is enabled on the radio and priority scan is used, DOS Muting will not work properly causing the radio to unsquelch at times during MDC transmissions. This occurs whether scan is running in the radio or not.

2nd Fixed Priority

Standard in the radio is fixed first priority and a floating second priority. This option is available to you to make the second priority status until you transmit on another channel while the radio is scanning with no activity. A second fixed priority can not be offered along with floating priority since the floating priority already assumes 2nd priority status. At scan initialization the floating priority channel will be the same as the preassigned transmit channel until you transmit on some other channel. For each scan list the preassigned transmit channel will always be the channel on which the radio was, when scan was entered. Disable this function if you want second floating priority.

Nuisance Mode Delete

This option allows you to temporarily delete non-priority channels from the scan list that are constantly busy which may cause the scanner to be constantly locked onto a channel. A channel deleted using this option will remain deleted until scan is aborted. When scan is processed again, all channels which were previously deleted will be replaced. You can activate this feature by using the SELECT and ENTER keys while the radio is locked onto the channel that is to be deleted from the scan list. This option is incompatible with autoscan.

Scroll Scan List

This option allows you to view which channels are programmed into each scan list. Use MENU key to select scroll menu and press the SELECT key to scroll through the entire list.

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Designated Transmit Mode

This option will force you to transmit on a specific channel anytime the PTT is pressed while scanning regardless of what state the scanner is in. The designated transmit channel will be specified per scan list. If this option is selected along with floating priority, the floating priority channel will always be the designated transmit channel since this is always the channel of transmission. If you do not select this option then for each scan list, transmit channel will always be the channel on which the radio was when scan was entered.

Priority to Follow Channel Selector Switch

Selecting this option will assign priority channel 1 to the position of the channel selector switch. For example, if you are on channel 5 then your priority channel 1 is assigned to channel 5. If you change the position of the channel selector switch while scanning, the radio will exit the scan mode. The channel selected to be the priority channel must be chosen before activating scan.

Autoscan

This option modifies the behavior of mode-slaved scan (H344) such that, when a channel is selected on the radio, scanning will begin immediately if there is a scan list assigned to that channel. This feature is only available in zone/channel radios, and is not compatible with operator-selectable scan.

This option is available only in SABER II.2 radios. It allows only 2 scan lists. Selecting this option will give you 2 scan lists with 13 entries per scan list. The 13 entries include: 2 priority channels, 10 non-priority channels, and 1 optional entry for the designated transmit channel. The two priority channels will be scanned more often than the non-priority channels and will continue to be scanned even if a lower priority channel is currently being monitored. If both priority channels are used, the channel with priority 1 status will override a priority 2 channel such that the priority 1 channel will continue to be scanned even if the priority 2 channel is active. In any scan list it will be possible to omit either or both of the priority channels. With this option you can only have 3 zones/36 channels (see option H371 - zone and channel operation). The nuisance mode delete option, scroll scan list option, and autoscan are not available with this option.

H444 - Delete Proper Code Detect

If this option is enabled the radio will mute on any signal. If a coded signal with different key is present the radio will unmute with encrypted data which will sound like noise to the user.

H245 - Delete Clear Mode Alert Tones on Transmit

This option will delete the alert tone that is used to indicate that the radio is transmitting in the clear mode. The frequency of this tone is 820 Hz for a duration of 80 ms. You can only mute this tone using the Radio Service Software.

H244 - Delete Clear Coded Transmit Switch

If your radio is SECURE and does not have a coded/clear selector switch, you must enable this option; otherwise, you may electronically disable this option. If your radio is not a SECURE radio you will not even see this option on the screen.This option is incompatible with option H400 - Secure Voice Slaved to a Mode, when selected all channels are assumed to be "coded."

Zero Audio Enable

The Zero Audio Enable option mutes the radio when the volume is set below a certain user- specified value. Selecting this option pops up the window to get the value from you. The valid range is from 0% to 100%. There are some characteristics of this option that you must keep in mind. They are as follows:

1.If the volume is turned down below the value entered in the pop-up window while the radio is in the transmit mode, the radio will not mute until the radio is in the receive mode.

2.If the volume is turned up above the value in the pop-up window while the radio is in the transmit mode, the radio will not return to the normal muting/unmuting state until the radio is in the receive mode.

3.If an alert tone was in progress when the volume is turned up above the user-specified value, the radio will not return to its normal muting/unmuting state until the alert tone is complete.

Quik- Call IITM

The Quik- Call II is a receive only function and has two tones/codes associated with it (Tone A and Tone B). The Quik-Call II frequencies range from 288.5 Hz to 2469 Hz. Selecting this option will pop-up a window with five different systems to select from. These systems are listed below. The available frequencies for each system are listed in Appendix - 6. To select a system enter a number corresponding to that system; for example, to select the Plectron system enter 3. The default is set to the Motorola system. You must select this option in order to select any of the Quik-Call II options. Even non-standard frequencies can be used, either independently, or along with any standard system.Transmit inhibit option (H365) is incompatible with the Quik- Call options.

Quik-Call II System Selection:

1.Motorola

2.General Electric

3.Plectron

4.Federal

5.Others - Non Standard System

The following options are enabled if you select this option :

H701 - Individual Call

To select this option you must select the Quik-Call II option .When option H701 is selected the pop-up window will be displayed on the screen to get the Individual Call frequencies. Individual calls are determined by two tones in sequence, tone A and tone B. The frequency of tone A

H702 - Two-Tone Group Call

To select this option you must select the Quik-Call II option. This option can offer Individual call together with Two Tone Group call. When this option is selected the pop-up window will be displayed on the screen to get two different frequencies for individual call and two different frequencies for two-tone group call. Tone A frequency must be different from tone B frequency. The valid range of the Quik Call II frequency is from 288.5 Hz to 2469 Hz. This option is incompatible with the following options:

H703 - Long Tone B Group Call

To select this option you must select the Quik Call II

option. This option can offer Individual call along with Long Tone B Group call option. The Individual calls are determined by two sequential tones, tone A and tone B. Remember that tone A cannot be equal to tone B. When this option is selected the pop-up window is displayed on the screen to get two different frequencies for individual call and one tone B frequency for long tone B group call. The valid range of the Quik Call II frequency is from 288.5 Hz to 2469 Hz. This option is incompatible with the following options:

H167 - Timed Auto Reset

To select this option you must select the Quik Call II option. This option allows you to enter the time after which the radio goes back to Quik Call decode mode (i.e., after decoding Quik Call in the Quik Call decode mode). In addition, transmitting while in the Quik Call decode mode resets the timer at the end of the transmission. The valid range is 1 - 290 seconds ( a default of 5 seconds is set if this option is selected). This option will be selected automatically if option H188 is selected. If this option is not selected, the radio will be in manual reset mode : you can manually force a reset by momentarily depressing the monitor button.

H188 - Carrier Override Timed Auto Reset

To select this option you must select the Quik Call II option. This option is used in conjunction with option H167 (Timed Auto Reset). You can enter a value ranging from 1 to 290 seconds ( a default of 5 seconds is set if this option is selected), in case option H167 is not already selected. If you select this option, the timer is reset at the end of the carrier. This is in addition to the characteristics described for H167.

Singletones - General (PTT/RATs)

This is the most flexible option out of all the three single tone options. When selecting this option ,two windows will pop-up in sequence. Enter a frequency in each of these pop-up windows. Both of these tones can be transmitted through any of the three transmit switches (PTT/RAT1/RAT2). The valid range for these two frequencies is from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz in increments of 1 Hz. This option is a non-numbered option.This option is incompatible with the following options.

The following options are enabled if you select this option :

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

Singletone Time Duration

H619 -Omit MDC Side Tones

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H707 - 1 Tone Singletone via PTT Button

When selecting this option a pop-up window is displayed and you are asked to enter a frequency for single tone1. If H707 is enabled, RAT1 and RAT2 buttons are disabled and single tone1 is sent out through PTT on all channels. This option is incompatible with all the MDC Unit ID (PTT) options. The valid range for single tone1 is from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz in increments of 1 Hz. This option is incompatible with the following options:

Singletones - General (PTT/RATs)

H742 - 2 Tone Singletone via RAT Buttons. All the MDC Unit ID (PTT) Options.

The following options are enabled if you select this option :

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

Singletone Time Duration

H619 -Omit MDC Side Tones

H742 - Up to 2 Singletones via RAT Buttons

This option is very similar to the Singletone - General option. When selecting this option two pop-up windows are displayed on the screen sequentially. Enter a frequency in both the windows. If this option is enabled and none of the MDC Unit ID options are selected then signalling on PTT is disabled. If this option is selected along with any of the MDC Unit ID options then MDC Unit ID is sent out via PTT. Single tone1 is sent out through RAT1 and single tone2 is sent out through RAT2. You may leave the default single tone 2 frequency, in case you need only one single tone.This option is incompatible with the following options:

Singletone - General (PTT/RATs)

H707 - 1 Tone Single tone via PTT Button Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 600 Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 1200

The following options are enabled if you select this option :

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

Singletone Time Duration

H619 -Omit MDC Side Tones

Singletone Non-Std. Pretime

To select this option you must select either Singletones - General or H707 or H742. When selecting this option a pop-up window will be displayed on the screen and you will be asked to enter a pretime value. Pretime is the time for which the unmodulated carrier goes out before sending the signal out to bring up the repeater. The valid range is from 0 to 1000 ms in increments of 10 ms. The default value is set to 40 ms.

Singletone Time Duration

To select this option you must select Singletones - General or H707 or H742. When selecting this option a pop-up window will be displayed on the screen and you will be asked to enter a time duration value. The valid range is 0 to 20,000 ms in increments of 10 ms. If option H707 is selected, the valid range for single tone time duration is from 1 to 20,000 ms in increments of 10 ms. When "0" is entered as single tone time duration, the process of transmitting single tones becomes manual. In manual process you must press PTT for the period of time you want to transmit the singletones. The manual timing and H707 are incompatible. The default value for the time duration is 600 ms, if this option is not selected.

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 600

Selecting this option allows you to treat the RAT switches as MDC (600) repeater access devices. The radio can have a maximum of 8 track-moded repeater IDs. Each of the RATs can be tied to a single tone or MDC. The MDC IDs for repeater access can be entered in a pop-up window upon selection of this option. The valid range of the IDs is from 0000 - 9999. This option is incompatible with unit ID MDC (PTT) options requiring MDC 1200 (H959/H962/H967/H946), and also with H742.

If you select this option, the following options will be enabled :

H619 - Omit MDC side Tones

H770 - MDC Pretime Delay - 300 ms

H771 - MDC Pretime Delay - 700 ms

H779 - MDC Non-standard Pretime Delay

Multiple Repeater Access Codes - MDC 1200

Selecting this option allows you to treat the RAT switches as MDC (1200) repeater access devices. The radio can have a maximum of 8 track-moded repeater IDs. Each of the RATs can be tied to a single tone or MDC. The MDC IDs for repeater access can be entered in a pop-up window upon selection of this option. The valid range of the IDs is from 0000 - 9999. This option is incompatible with unit ID MDC (PTT) options requiring MDC-1200 (H958/H961/H963/H923), and also with H742.

If you select this option, the following options will be enabled :

H619 - Omit MDC side Tones

H770 - MDC Pretime Delay - 300 ms

H771 - MDC Pretime Delay - 700 ms

H779 - MDC Non-standard Pretime Delay

H549 - 8D Master Option (Advanced STATALERT)

Selecting this option will give you access to MDC Decode Features that are available to Saber radios possessing a Pass 8D Core and using MDC-1200 signalling. Options incompatible with this feature are Quik Call, Single Tone and any MDC-600 feature. Some Pass 6D options are also common to the Pass 8D radio. These include: Zero Audio Enable, Timed Auto Reset, Auto Reset Carrier Override.

If you select this option, the following options will be enabled:

Zero Audio Enable

Remote Monitor

MDC-1200 Call Alert

MDC-1200 Individual Selective Call

MDC-1200 Group Selective Call

Radio Check

This feature allows a dispatcher the means to determine if a radio is on and operational via an RF command. Radio check is automatically enabled for a pass 8D radio and can be used provided a valid MDC unit ID exists in the radio. MDC decode must be enabled on the channel that the radio check command was issued in order to work correctly.

Radio Inhibit

This feature allows a dispatcher the means to render a radio ???dead??? via an RF command. The radio can be ???brought back to life??? by issuing a cancel radio inhibit command or by reprogramming the radio with the RSS. Radio inhibit is automatically enabled for a pass 8D rado and can be used provided a valid MDC unit ID exists in the radio. MDC decode must be enabled on the channel that the radio inhibit command was issued in order to work correctly.

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Limited Patience Timer (Polite Emergency)

When selecting this option, you will be prompted for a value between 1 and 255 seconds. In between Polite Emergency data pack transmissions, the radio will wait this length of time for the channel to become free. If this timer expires, the Emergency packet is sent out, whether or not the channel is free.

If this option is not selected, the timer will be set to 0 providing ???Infinite Patience???.

Remote Monitor

Selecting this option allows the dispatcher to activate the transmit audio circuitry of the radio and monitor audio activity around the radio. Upon receiving a remote monitor command, the radio will key up the transmitter, acknowledge the command, set the PTT unit ID, and activate the microphone. If a second microphone is attached, its audio will be transmitted instead. The transmission will last for the time specified in the argument of the remote monitor command. After the transmission time, the radio dekeys and returns to normal operation.

If the radio is inhibited, transmission following the receipt of a Remote Monitor command will always be silent.

If the radio is processing normal Remote Monitor and the silent bit in the Remote Monitor command is set, the radio will operate silent, without turning the red LED on for transmission and without issuing side tones. Otherwise, sidetones and LED operation will go on just as if the user had pressed the PTT.

If Emergency is enabled and activated while normal Remote Monitor transmission is taking place, the Remote Monitor transmission will be canceled and the radio will enter the normal Emergency Cycle.

Call Alert

Call Alert is a type of paging function initiated by the dispatcher to get the attention of a radio that is not responding to normal activity. Upon receiving the Call Alert from the dispatcher, the target radio will sound a series of Alert tones and display a flashing visual indicator.

MDC Alert Tones

When the MDC Alert Tone option is enabled, incoming MDC Selective Calls are preceded by a series of audible Alert Tones in order to alert the user. The Alert Tones are followed by the voice message. If this option is not selected, no Alert Tones will sound. Only the voice message will be heard.

MDC Individual Selective Call

Selective Call elminates the annoyance of users having to listen to traffic that has nothing to do with them. Sel Cal is used to ???set up??? the call with the receiving unit, and to allow announcement type messages to an individual or group units.

Individual Selective Call allows each radio equipped with a decoder to examine the MDC data packet and respond only to calls addressed to them by alerting the user and automatically unmuting the speaker audio. After the transmission is complete, the radio automatically returns to the muted standby state. Users may not respond directly to a Selective Call.

Emergency Acknowledge Retry Timer

Upon selecting this option, you will be prompted to enter a value between 0 and 15 seconds. This value specifies the amount of time that the radio will wait before sending another Emergency data packet when an acknowledgment has not been received from a previous data packet transmission.

DOS Mute Timer

DOS (Data Operated Squelch) is the radio's ability to mute the audio while examining the MDC data packet that precedes many transmissions. This eliminates the miscellaneous noise at the beginning of an incoming transmission that would otherwise be heard.

When selecting this option, you will be prompted for a timer value between 100 and 1500 milliseconds, in 5 millisecond steps. Whenever an MDC data packet is detected by the radio, it will use this timer value to determine how long to wait before unmuting the audio. The default is 95ms greater than the MDC pretime. This is the recommended value.

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APPENDIX - 6. Quik-Call II

Frequencies and Codes

Table 1: Motorola System

Table 2: General Electric System

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Table 3: Plectron System

Table 4: Federal System

FREQUENCY CODE

643.0F1

692.0F2

749.0F3

810.0F4

877.0F5

949.0F6

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APPENDIX - 7. SQUELCH CODES

PRIVATE LINE (PL) CODES

AND THEIR CORRESPONDING FREQUENCIES (in Hz)

DIGITAL PRIVATE LINE (DPL) CODES

90 Glossary

Glossary 91

92 Glossary

94 Glossary

Glossary 95

96 Index

Index 97

98 Index

Index 99

NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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