SSB Transceiver 2110 H F RAD I O CO M MU N I CAT IO N S REFERENCE MANUAL
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Table of contents 1 CODAN About this manual Standards and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Acronyms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents 6 Operating the transceiver Switching on the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 The front panel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 The channel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Battery status indicator . . .
Table of contents Grouping and ungrouping entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Restricting access to information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Logging into admin level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Displaying full and normal view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Listen Before Transmit Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Testing the quality of a channel in a Codan Selcall network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Replacing LQA information for all channels in an ALE/CALM network . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of contents Deleting a macro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246 Creating a macro to perform two or more tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247 Special macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 19 Operating the transceiver from a computer About CICS . . . . . .
Table of contents telcall command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 ver command. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Summary of command syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 CICS response messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of figures Figure 40: Figure 41: Figure 42: Figure 43: Figure 44: Figure 45: Figure 46: Figure 47: Figure 48: Figure 49: Figure 50: Figure 51: Figure 52: Figure 53: viii The Calls In Log showing a NET call received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 The Last Heard Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 The Devices entry in the Control List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of tables Table 1: Table 2: Table 3: Table 4: Table 5: Table 6: Table 7: Table 8: Table 9: Table 10: Table 11: Table 12: Table 13: Table 14: Table 15: Table 16: Table 17: Table 18: Table 19: Table 20: Table 21: Table 22: Table 23: Table 24: Table 25: Table 26: Table 27: Table 28: Table 29: Table 30: Table 31: Table 32: Table 33: Table 34: Table 35: Table 36: Table 37: Table 38: CODAN Earth symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of tables Table 39: Table 40: Table 41: Table 42: Table 43: Table 44: Table 45: Table 46: Table 47: Table 48: Table 49: Table 50: x Pinouts of the 19-way GPIO connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Pinouts of the battery connector on the transceiver unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306 Pinouts of the battery connector on the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 System messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 About this manual CODAN This reference manual provides an overview of the 2110 SSB Transceiver, how to deploy the antenna system, how to operate it, and how to perform advanced setup procedures. This manual is for system administrators who set up and maintain HF communication networks.
About this manual Section 22 Accessories and hardware options—lists the accessories and hardware options available for the 2110 SSB Transceiver Section 23 Specifications—lists the specifications of the 2110 SSB Transceiver Appendix A Hot key examples—provides examples of hot keys and how to create them Appendix B Get Status calls—explains the information you can retrieve from another transceiver by making a Get Status call to that transceiver Appendix C Forgotten passwords—explains what to do if you ha
About this manual Standards and icons The following standards and icons are used in this manual: This typeface Means...
About this manual Definitions Acronyms and abbreviations 4 This term Means...
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About this manual This term Means... USB upper sideband UTC universal time coordinated UV ultraviolet V firmware/software version This term Means... address The HF transceiver equivalent of a telephone number. Your station self address is used by other stations to call you, and it is sent when you make calls to identify you as the caller. It is sometimes referred to as an ID, a station ID, or a self ID.
About this manual This term Means... call detect time The length of time during scanning that the transceiver pauses on each channel in order to detect an incoming call. It is the inverse of the scan rate. channel Frequencies programmed in the transceiver to transmit and receive signals on air. Channel Test call A call that enables you to test the quality of a channel. It is sometimes referred to as a Beacon call.
About this manual This term Means... link A link is established following a 3-way handshake process. Scanning is off and a timeout, set using the Cfg In Call Timeout entry in the Control List, will be active. With ALL calls and NET calls that are set to link immediately, the linking establishment process is 1-way.
About this manual This term Means... PTT button Press-to-talk button, located on the left side of the handset. This button enables you to communicate during voice calls, switch mute off temporarily, cancel voice calls prior to the point where voice can be transmitted, cancel calls where data is being transmitted, and exit out of editable screens without saving changes. revertive A signal sent by a station in response to a call.
About this manual Units NOTE Imperial dimensions are in United States Customary Units.
About this manual About this issue This is the first issue of the 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual. Associated documents This manual is one of a series of publications related to the 2110 SSB Transceiver.
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2 2110 SSB Transceiver compliance CODAN This section contains the following topics: Introduction (14) European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (15) Electromagnetic compatibility and safety notices (16) C-tick approval (18) Care and safety information (19) 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual 13
2110 SSB Transceiver compliance Introduction This section describes how to ensure the 2110 SSB Transceiver complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as called up in the European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. The CE Declaration of Conformity and Expert Letter of Opinion for the product is listed on page 11, Associated documents.
2110 SSB Transceiver compliance European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive The 2110 SSB Transceiver has been tested and complies with the following standards and requirements (articles of the R&TTE Directive): • Article 3.1b: ETSI EN 301 489-1 • Article 3.1b: ETSI EN 301 489-15 • Article 3.2: Australian type approval according to AZ/NZS 4770:2003 • Article 3.1a: assessed against ICNIRP requirements • Article 3.
2110 SSB Transceiver compliance Electromagnetic compatibility and safety notices Radiation safety To ensure optimal transceiver performance and to avoid exposure to excessive electromagnetic fields, the antenna system must be installed according to the instructions provided. WARNING High voltages exist on the antenna during transmission and tuning. Do not touch the antenna during these activities. RF burns may result.
2110 SSB Transceiver compliance WARNING The protective cover must always be fitted when the 3121 AC Battery Charger is connected to the AC mains. Batteries Battery cells are electrically live at all times and must be treated with extreme caution. They may supply high short-circuit currents even if they appear to be damaged or inoperable. Batteries should be used to provide power to the transceiver only, using the supplied connectors. The batteries will not charge at temperatures higher than 40°C.
2110 SSB Transceiver compliance C-tick approval The 2110 SSB Transceiver meets the requirements of the Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (MF and HF Radiotelephone equipment—Land Mobile Services) Standard 2003 (AS/NZS 4770).
2110 SSB Transceiver compliance Care and safety information Storage of batteries Codan recommends that batteries are fully charged prior to storage. The length of time that they can be stored before recharging is necessary is dependent on the type of battery and the average storage temperature. Table 2: Battery storage times Type Storage time @ 20°C (70°F) Storage time @ 30°C (85°F) NiMh 12 months 6 months SLA 15 months 10 months Disposal of batteries Batteries must be recycled.
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3 HF radio transmission CODAN This section contains the following topics: HF radio transmission (22) Etiquette for the use of HF radio (25) 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual 21
HF radio transmission HF radio transmission The HF band is the range of frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz. HF transceivers usually cover a frequency range of 1.6 to 30 MHz. Codan HF transceivers transmit on single sidebands. This reduces the power required to send HF signals and increases the number of channels available within the HF spectrum. HF transceivers are primarily used for long-range communication where distances of 3000 km (1800 mi) and more are possible.
HF radio transmission Frequency, distance and time of day The extent to which a radio wave is reflected depends on the frequency that is used. If the frequency is too low the signal is absorbed by the ionosphere. If the frequency is too high the signal passes straight through the ionosphere. Within the HF band, low frequencies are generally considered to be in the range of 2 to 10 MHz. High frequencies are above 10 MHz.
HF radio transmission Networks and scanning A network is two or more stations that use the same frequencies and call system to communicate. The frequencies are allocated by a government authority and enable the network to maintain HF communication throughout the day and night. The call system is the method the network uses to make and receive calls.
HF radio transmission Etiquette for the use of HF radio There is a standard procedure for communicating over HF radio. Before you begin transmitting, switch off scanning, select a channel, then press PTT to initiate tuning of the antenna. Listen to the channel that you are going to use and ensure that there is no voice or data communication taking place. You may need to wait until the channel is clear or select another channel.
HF radio transmission Table 4: The phonetic alphabet 26 Letter Word Letter Word A Alpha N November B Bravo O Oscar C Charlie P Papa D Delta Q Quebec E Echo R Romeo F Foxtrot S Sierra G Golf T Tango H Hotel U Uniform I India V Victor J Juliet W Whiskey K Kilo X X-ray L Lima Y Yankee M Mike Z Zulu 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual
4 The 2110 SSB Transceiver CODAN The 2110 SSB Transceiver consists of a: • handset • 2110 transceiver unit • battery pack • antenna and earthing equipment The handset is a hand-held device that has a microphone, and PTT button. The microphone and PTT button are used for voice communication. The transceiver unit modulates audio signals onto radio frequencies that can be transmitted on air, and demodulates the radio frequencies it receives into audio signals.
The 2110 SSB Transceiver The front panel Figure 3: The front panel antennas interface connectors user controls CLAR MODE DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 7 PRS 8 TUV 9 EASI TALK VIEW CALL LOGS TUNE QZ 1 FREE Rx earth terminal location of internal GPS antenna infrared window 2 ABC SEC 0 3 Tx PWR GPS internal speaker User controls The user control area comprises: • an LCD • navigation keys ( , , , • volume controls ( ) • soft function keys (F1, F2, F3) corresponding to the function disp
The 2110 SSB Transceiver The and Press to: keys • select the item on the active line in the list • save changes • answer ‘yes’ to prompts Hold to edit settings. Press to: • backspace over text • remove messages on the screen • cancel changes • answer ‘no’ to prompts Hold to go from any location to the home screen. If you have entered text into a setting and want to discard the changes you made, hold . The scroll keys The and keys are the scroll keys.
The 2110 SSB Transceiver Hot keys Hot keys enable you to perform a task quickly. The transceiver comes with some standard hot keys programmed; the keys are labelled with the corresponding task performed. Table 5: Standard hot keys 30 Hot key Function F1 Pressing F1 performs the macro assigned to this soft function key. By default, MUTE is assigned to this key, so pressing F1 toggles mute on or off. F2 Pressing F2 performs the macro assigned to this soft function key.
The 2110 SSB Transceiver Table 5: Standard hot keys (cont.) Hot key Function VIEW Pressing VIEW toggles between the channel screen and the Address List. If you are in any other list, pressing VIEW displays the channel screen. CALL LOGS Pressing CALL LOGS repeatedly steps through a number of call logs: Calls Out, Calls In, Last Heard, then back to the screen from which you began. In these logs, you can view the details of the calls or detected stations.
The 2110 SSB Transceiver Handset The 2110 SSB Transceiver supports standard audio accessories using H-229 type connectors. The handset is a standard issue, lightweight, tactical H-250/U type, with built-in earphone, noise-cancelling microphone, and PTT button. It is connected to the 6-way connector on the front panel of the transceiver.
5 Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use CODAN This section contains the following topics: Charging a battery (34) Connecting a battery to the transceiver (36) Inserting the transceiver into a backpack (36) Selecting an appropriate antenna (37) Troubleshooting the transceiver (41) Testing the installation (42) 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual 33
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Charging a battery Before using your transceiver, you must ensure that the supplied battery is fully charged. You may use an AC–DC or DC–DC charger with the battery. The AC–DC charger (Type 3121) uses a universal AC mains input of 90–264 V AC. The DC–DC battery charger (Type 3122) may be powered from any 12–60 V DC source, for example, from a vehicle 12 V DC outlet, or from a 24 V vehicle battery.
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use If the transceiver is operational during charging, the battery status indicator on the front panel screen will show that the battery is charging. When charging is complete, the battery status indicator will be full. Requirements for alternative chargers The Codan battery packs may be charged using alternative supplies, for example, solar panels or hand-crank generators. In this situation, the voltage level must not exceed 15.
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Connecting a battery to the transceiver The battery is connected to the bottom of the transceiver. It is held in place by clips with locking key latches (see Figure 6). NOTE The battery connector on the base of the transceiver is on the same side of the transceiver as the antenna connectors on the front panel.
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Selecting an appropriate antenna Use the following table as a guide to selecting an antenna that is appropriate for your communication requirements. Table 6: Antenna Selection guide for antennas Communication distance (km) 0–100 100–500 up to 2000 Effort to install Antenna See...
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use The whip antennas are suitable for multifrequency operation. The built-in antenna tuner automatically tunes the antenna on the first time a transmission occurs after selecting a new channel. This occurs when your transceiver receives a call, or when you press PTT. Alternatively, the antenna can be tuned to a frequency by pressing TUNE, then PTT. The SWR of the antenna may be viewed by pressing TUNE.
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Table 8: Advantages and limitations of a long wire antenna and adaptor Advantages Limitations Quick and easy to deploy. Requires a support structure and appropriate space, oriented correctly for the required direction of communication. Large in size therefore, is more efficient than the whip antennas. Suitable for scanning applications. The length of the wire may need to be varied to tune on all frequencies. Multifrequency operation.
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Table 10: Advantages and limitations of a broadband dipole antenna Advantages Limitations Suitable for scanning applications. Requires at least one support structure and appropriate space, oriented correctly for the required direction of communication. Multifrequency operation. Generally, more efficient than the end-fed broadband antenna.
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Troubleshooting the transceiver Below is a checklist for basic troubleshooting.
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Testing the installation Following correct deployment, the station should be tested for correct operation prior to use in the HF network. Testing involves: • measuring the SWR • carrying out station-to-station on-air testing Voltage standing wave ratio The 2110 SSB Transceiver measures the forward and reflected powers between the transceiver and its antenna load.
Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use On-air testing On-air testing gives a better indication of antenna operation, particularly if the operator is familiar with the signal strengths normally received within a network. Certain types of test calls can be used to test the transceiver. With on-air testing, the difference in equipment between stations must be taken into account when determining the quality of the transmission.
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6 Operating the transceiver CODAN This section contains the following topics: Switching on the transceiver (46) The front panel screen (47) The channel screen (48) Entering and editing text (52) Quick Start (57) Muting the transceiver (61) Scanning channels (62) Using the microphone (63) Finding words and values (64) Setting the basics (67) Using hot keys (75) Tuning the antenna (76) Using the clarifier (78) Reducing background noise with Easitalk (79) Using the voice encryptor (80) 2110 SSB Transceiver
Operating the transceiver Switching on the transceiver Prior to operational use, you should connect an antenna to the transceiver (see page 37, Selecting an appropriate antenna, and the Quick Reference Card supplied with the antenna). NOTE To switch on the transceiver: 1 Press . The Codan logo screen is displayed. 1 If you are prompted to enter a password, enter your user or administrator password, then press . If you enter an incorrect password it is automatically erased.
Operating the transceiver The front panel screen NOTE In the following example, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Main Menu (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level and page 88, The Main Menu). The screen on the front panel consists of three lines. Figure 7: The front panel screen top line active line next item soft function keys The information displayed on the top line depends on the task you are performing.
Operating the transceiver The channel screen The channel screen is the screen that is displayed when you open the Channel List.
Operating the transceiver If the transmit and receive frequencies are the same, the frequency is only displayed in the receive frequency position on the right side of the screen and the Rx indicator arrow is not used. The signal strength/output power indicator shows whether the transceiver is receiving or transmitting. Your transceiver has the option of selecting high or low power by pressing Tx PWR. When low power is selected, Lo is displayed to the right of the signal strength indicator (see Figure 9).
Operating the transceiver Battery status indicator The channel screen displays a battery status indicator. The indicator graphically shows the: • state of charge • state of health Figure 11: Battery status indicator State of charge State of health 32h 100% 100% 16h 50% 100% 16h 100% 50% 8h 50% 50% State of charge The state of charge indicates graphically how much charge is remaining in the battery.
Operating the transceiver External power supply indicator If you supply 12 V DC power to your transceiver via the 6-way connector on the base of the unit, the battery status indicator is replaced by the external power supply indicator. Figure 12: External power supply indicator external power supply indicator The indicator shows the voltage supplied by the power source. The scale of the indicator is 10–15 V. In the example above, the voltage is just below 13 V.
Operating the transceiver Entering and editing text There are several situations in which you may be prompted to enter or edit text, for example, when you enter the address of a station you want to call, when you select a setting in which text is required, or when you create an entry in a list. The numeric keypad on the front panel is context sensitive so that, in these situations, you can use the numeric keys to enter letters, numbers and symbols.
Operating the transceiver Figure 16: Editable screen showing slider Editing a screen In the following example, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Welcome Text entry in the Control List (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). NOTE To gain access to an editable screen: 1 Hold . A question mark is displayed at the end of the heading to show that you can now enter and/or edit text in the setting.
Operating the transceiver ...then press the key repeatedly until the letter you want is displayed. 1 To enter a letter on another key, press the key for the letter. You do not need to wait until the cursor moves to the next space. Changing between alpha and numerical characters To change between upper-case and lower-case letters and numbers in an editable screen: 1 Press # to change the character/case indicator at the bottom right of the screen from A to a to #.
Operating the transceiver If you want to insert a space, make sure that A or a is displayed at the bottom right of the screen before you press 0, otherwise you will enter a zero. NOTE Deleting text To delete text: 1 Use and to move the cursor one position to the right of the character that you want to delete, then press . Entering special characters in messages and names To enter special characters: The special characters that are available are: NOTE 1 .
Operating the transceiver Entering text in an ALE call address If the MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option is installed in your transceiver, the key may be used to enter the special ALE addressing characters easily. NOTE * You can use any of the characters in the basic 38 ASCII subset (A–Z, 0–9, @ and ?) for the address. NOTE To enter a special ALE addressing character: 1 Ensure that you are in an editable address screen in which you can enter upper-case letters (A).
Operating the transceiver Quick Start Quick Start provides a simple way of: • adding channels • assigning channels to a scan list • setting the time and date • setting the self address of your station • adding, changing or deleting entries from lists Quick Start will be available if your transceiver contains only one station self address and network names from this default list: • *Voice • *Selcall • *CALM • !Default Quick Start is accessed via the key.
Operating the transceiver Adding/Editing a channel To add or edit a channel: 1 1 1 Hold to open Quick Start. Scroll to Add/Edit channel, then press . Enter the name of the channel that you want to use, then press NOTE . For help with entering text see page 52, Entering and editing text. If you want to use an existing channel, scroll to the channel, then press 1 Enter the receive frequency in kilohertz, then press . * You can enter the frequency to three decimal places.
Operating the transceiver Setting the time and date To set the time and date: 1 1 Hold to open Quick Start. Scroll to Set time/date, then press . The display will appear with a line under the day of the month. 1 Use or to change the current setting to the correct value, then press . The line will appear under the month. 1 Repeat the previous step until you have made all of the changes to the time and date. When all the changes have been made, the transceiver will return to Quick Start.
Operating the transceiver 1 If you selected Message? or No call type, enter the message, then press If you do not want to enter a message, press 1 1 . . Scroll to the call system that you want to use to make the call, then press . If you selected Phone? or No call type, select for the phone link that you want to use, then press . When all the changes have been made to the call address, the transceiver will return to Quick Start.
Operating the transceiver Muting the transceiver NOTE In the following discussion, you will need to log in as administrator to see the entries in the Control List (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). When the transceiver is set to a channel or is scanning channels, you hear the noise on each channel. If you do not want to listen to this noise you can silence the transceiver by switching mute on.
Operating the transceiver Scanning channels If you expect to receive calls on several channel/modes, switch scanning on. When scanning is switched on the transceiver selects each channel/mode in your network in quick succession to detect incoming calls. The channel/modes are scanned in a continuous cycle. Mute is switched on automatically. When the transceiver detects a call addressed to your station it stops scanning and notifies you according to the type of call received (see page 190, Receiving a call).
Operating the transceiver Using the microphone The microphone is located at the bottom of your handset, just like a telephone handset.
Operating the transceiver Finding words and values NOTE In the following examples, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Main Menu (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). Scrolling through lists, entries and settings is one way to find items. The Find feature, however, may help you find them faster. There are two types of searches you can perform to find specific items.
Operating the transceiver If there aren’t any words that begin with this character the character is deleted and an error beep is made. To refine your search, enter more characters in the word you want to find. NOTE To backspace over text, press 1 Scroll through the list until the item you want is displayed on the active line. If the list doesn’t scroll then there is only one word that matches the characters you entered. NOTE 1 . Press to exit Find at the entry.
Operating the transceiver 1 Enter the first character of the value you want to find. The first entry that contains a value beginning with this character is displayed, and the value is displayed beneath it. If there aren’t any values that begin with this character the character is deleted and an error beep is made. NOTE To refine your search, enter more characters in the value you want to find. To backspace over text, press 1 Scroll through the entries until the one you want is displayed.
Operating the transceiver Setting the basics Setting the time and date NOTE In the following discussion, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Main Menu (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). When the transceiver leaves the factory it is set to UTC time with a time zone offset of zero. To set your local time and date you need to enter your time zone offset from UTC time, then adjust the local time and date if necessary.
Operating the transceiver Adjusting the local time and date If the local time and date are not correct after setting your time zone offset from UTC time, adjust the local time and date. To adjust the local time and date: 1 1 1 Press until Main Menu is displayed. Scroll to Control, then press . Scroll to Time Local, then hold NOTE . Scroll to the entry or use the Find feature (for help see page 64, Finding words and values). The cursor is placed under the day of the month.
Operating the transceiver Displaying the local time and date NOTE In the following discussion, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Main Menu (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). To display the local time and date: 1 1 1 Press until Main Menu is displayed. Scroll to Control, then press . Scroll to Time Screen, then hold . Scroll to the entry or use the Find feature (for help see page 64, Finding words and values). NOTE The time screen is displayed.
Operating the transceiver If one or more self addresses have already been entered the screen displays the number of self addresses (for example, (1 items)). Press to display the self addresses, then hold to open the List Manager. 1 Select Add item. 1 Enter the self address of your station.
Operating the transceiver The self address is created and the List Manager remains open. 1 If you want to view the self address you have created, press Manager. 1 Press to close the List until Main Menu is displayed.
Operating the transceiver Editing a self address To edit a station self address: 1 1 1 Press until Main Menu is displayed. Scroll to Control, then press Scroll to Address, then press . . The number of self addresses in the list is displayed. For example: 1 Press to display the self address/addresses. If there is more than one self address, scroll to the self address you want to edit. 1 Hold to edit the self address. The self address is displayed.
Operating the transceiver 1 Do one of the following: • to change the network, scroll to the network you want, then press • to use the self address in all networks, select • if you do not want to change the network, scroll to the original network, then press The new details are saved. 1 Press until Main Menu is displayed. Deleting a self address To delete a station self address: 1 1 1 Press until Main Menu is displayed. Scroll to Control, then press Scroll to Address, then press . .
Operating the transceiver The transceiver asks you to confirm that you want to delete the item. 1 Press . The item is deleted and the List Manager remains open. 1 until Main Menu is displayed. Press Changing the screen contrast To change the contrast of the screen: 1 Press + 9 to access the Screen Contrast entry in the Control List. The Screen Contrast slider screen is displayed. 1 Use or to increase or decrease the contrast, then press .
Operating the transceiver Using hot keys Hot keys on the front panel are keys that perform special tasks in addition to their normal functions. Table 5 on page 30 lists the standard hot keys on the front panel and the tasks you can perform with them. Generally, pressing the hot key a second time will exit from the hot key activity. For example, pressing CLAR allows the clarifier to be edited. Pressing CLAR again exits the editing mode and returns you to the screen from which you began.
Operating the transceiver Tuning the antenna Automatic tuning If the transceiver is connected to an automatic antenna, it tunes the antenna automatically when required. To tune the antenna when you select a channel: 1 1 Select a channel in the Channel List (for help see page 51, Selecting a channel). Press then release PTT. A message is displayed to inform you that tuning has begun, and the transceiver makes a series of short beeps. Tuning typically takes 1–2 seconds.
Operating the transceiver Manual tuning You may need to manually tune the antenna if you are receiving on a channel on which you have not just transmitted, or if you want to check the SWR value for the antenna. The transceiver will display whether it is Tuned or Untuned. To manually tune the antenna: 1 Press TUNE. The PTT tunes screen is displayed with the SWR and battery voltage on the bottom line.
Operating the transceiver Using the clarifier The clarifier is a feature that enables you to adjust the receive frequency to compensate for any frequency offset between your transceiver and the remote transceiver, thus improving the quality of received voice. To use the clarifier: 1 Press CLAR. The Clarifier slider is displayed in the channel screen. 1 Use or CLAR.
Operating the transceiver Reducing background noise with Easitalk The Easitalk feature enables you to reduce the level of background noise that is present when you listen to a channel. If Easitalk is on when the transceiver begins scanning, it is automatically switched off. It is switched on again when scanning pauses or stops. NOTE Easitalk uses one of three DSP algorithms to reduce the background noise.
Operating the transceiver Using the voice encryptor NOTE To use the voice encryptor, you must have the hardware option fitted, and special firmware programmed into the transceiver and enabled. The voice encryptor is an optional feature that provides high-grade security for voice communications. This feature uses Secure Keys, Secure Modes, and PINs to provide various levels of secure communications. In order to communicate securely between two stations, both stations must use the same Secure Key.
Operating the transceiver If you are in the Channel List, the active voice encryptor is indicated by the word Secure highlighted at the left of the channel screen. For example: Switching off the voice encryptor To switch off the voice encryptor: 1 Press SEC. The transceiver will respond with two low short beeps and display Go Clear.
Operating the transceiver The transceiver will respond with two high short beeps and displays Go Secure, the Secure Mode and Secure Key used, and PIN to indicate that a PIN is in use. For example: If you are in the Channel List, the active voice encryptor is indicated by the word SecureP highlighted at the left of the channel screen.
Operating the transceiver Using the voice encryptor in Standby Mode When the voice encryptor is switched on you will hear all transmissions and noise on the selected channel. If you want to hear just the voice and encrypted transmissions you can enter the Standby Mode and switch on Voice mute. The transceiver will open mute when it detects a voice signal on the channel. When an encrypted transmission is received, the transceiver switches from Standby Mode to Secure Mode and the decrypted audio is heard.
Operating the transceiver Setting up the voice encryptor NOTE In the following discussion, you will need to log in as administrator to see the entries in the Control List (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). Setting the Corporate key in an index To set the Corporate key: 1 1 1 Press Scroll to Control, then press . Scroll to the entry or use the Find feature (for help see page 64, Finding words and values).
Operating the transceiver Setting up the voice encryptor for advanced security use To set up the voice encryptor: 1 Set up the Corporate key, if required (see page 84, Setting the Corporate key in an index). 1 Set up a hot key to access the Secure Index entry in the Control List so that the current Secure Index, as designated by the organisation, can be selected (see page 330, Example 3: displaying and/or changing a setting in the Control List).
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7 Using lists CODAN This section contains the following topics: The Main Menu (88) Selecting a list (90) The List Manager (91) Setting a marker (94) Setting the home screen (95) Changing a setting in the Control List (96) Making changes to all other lists (97) Hiding and showing settings (101) Grouping and ungrouping entries (103) Restricting access to information (108) Logging into admin level (110) Displaying full and normal view (112) Hiding and showing information (113) Locking and unlocking informat
Using lists The Main Menu NOTE In the following discussion, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Main Menu (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). All the details required to operate the transceiver, such as the self address of your station and the channels and networks you use, are stored in lists. Each list relates to a particular area of the transceiver’s operation.
Using lists Figure 18: Examples of entries, settings and values entries settings values Main Menu Address Channel Channel 1 Receive freq Transmit freq Modes... 4 010 kHz 4 010 kHz USB Channel 2 Receive freq Transmit freq Modes... 15 000 kHz Disabled USB, LSB Channel 3 Receive freq Transmit freq Modes...
Using lists Selecting a list NOTE In the following example, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Main Menu (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). To select a list from the Main Menu: 1 Press 1 Scroll through the Main Menu until the list you want to select is displayed on the active (middle) line. For example: 1 Select the list. until Main Menu is displayed. The name of the list is displayed on the top line and the first entry is displayed on the active line.
Using lists The List Manager The List Manager is a collection of tools that enable you to perform various tasks on lists, entries and settings.
Using lists Entries in the List Manager Table 13: List Manager entries and their functions Entry Enables you to... Create entry Create an entry in a list. Copy entry Copy an entry in a list. Rename entry Rename an entry in a list. Delete entry Delete an entry in a list. Set marker Set a marker on an entry in a list so that the next time you open the list, it is opened to this entry.
Using lists Table 13: List Manager entries and their functions (cont.) Entry Macros... Config... Enables you to... Create macro Create a macro. Copy macro Copy a macro. Move macro Move a macro from one key to another, or from one position to another on the same key. Add to macro Create a macro then add it to the end of an existing macro. Join macros Join two existing macros. Rename macro Rename a macro. Delete macro Delete a macro. Set home screen Set the home screen.
Using lists Setting a marker Markers are like bookmarks: if you want to display a particular entry each time you open a list, set a marker on that entry. This saves your having to scroll to the entry each time you want to use it. For example, if you often use a particular entry in the Address List, set a marker on that entry so that each time you open the Address List the entry is displayed. To set a marker: 1 1 1 Go to the list or entry on which you want to set a marker. Hold to open the List Manager.
Using lists Setting the home screen The home screen is the screen that can be displayed quickly, regardless of the list you happen to be in. It is displayed after you: • switch the transceiver on • hold from any location The default home screen is the Channel List but almost any screen can be used as a home screen. If you want to see the current time, make the time screen the home screen. When you set the home screen, values are not recorded.
Using lists Changing a setting in the Control List In the following example, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Control List (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). NOTE Most of the entries in the Control List contain a single setting. The steps in this section show you how to change these settings. The Address entry, which contains multiple settings, is covered on page 69, Entering your station self address.
Using lists Making changes to all other lists In the following examples, you will need to log in as administrator to see the lists (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). NOTE The following steps can be used to make changes in every list except the Control List (see page 96, Changing a setting in the Control List). Creating an entry in a list To create an entry in a list: 1 1 1 Select the list in which you want to create an entry. Hold to open the List Manager. Select Create entry.
Using lists The new entry is created and the List Manager remains open. 1 If you want to view the entry you have created, press to close the List Manager. Renaming an entry in a list To rename an entry in a list: 1 Go to the entry you want to rename. Scroll to the entry or use the Find feature (for help see page 64, Finding words and values). NOTE 1 1 Hold to open the List Manager. Select Rename entry. The transceiver displays the existing name of the entry for editing.
Using lists Copying an entry in a list To copy an entry in a list: 1 Go to the entry you want to copy. Scroll to the entry or use the Find feature (for help see page 64, Finding words and values). NOTE 1 1 Hold to open the List Manager. Select Copy entry. The transceiver suggests a name for the new entry based on the name of the entry you were on. 1 Enter the name that you want to use for the copy of this entry. The name must be unique to the list that you are in.
Using lists 1 For information on settings in the... See... Channel List page 118 Network List page 123 NET List page 134 Phone Link List page 142 Address List page 147 When you have edited the settings, press until you return to the entry. Deleting an entry from a list To delete an entry from a list: 1 Go to the entry you want to delete. Scroll to the entry or use the Find feature (for help see page 64, Finding words and values). NOTE 1 1 Hold to open the List Manager.
Using lists Hiding and showing settings You can set up the transceiver to show the first setting for each entry in a list. This shows the information in the entry. Figure 19 shows an entry (Call Base) in the Address List with the first setting for the entry (call type and address) displayed under it. The setting is indented to indicate that it belongs to the entry above it. Figure 19: The Address List with settings shown entry setting If you do not want the first setting to be displayed you can hide it.
Using lists 1 1 Select Display options... Select Hide settings? The settings are hidden and the List Manager remains open. Showing settings in a list To show settings in a list: 1 Go to the list in which you want to show settings. For example: 1 1 1 Hold to open the List Manager. Select Display options... Select Show settings? The settings are shown and the List Manager remains open.
Using lists Grouping and ungrouping entries Entries in lists are usually displayed on a single level. When you scroll through a list you scroll over each entry in it. Figure 21: Ungrouped entries in a list Control Screen Auto-Dim Screen Brightness Screen Contrast Time Local Time Screen Time Zone Offset If you want to simplify your lists so that you do not have to scroll over each entry, you can group the entries.
Using lists The entries in the Control List have been named to take advantage of grouping. Related entries begin with the same word so that, grouped or ungrouped, they appear close to each other in the list (for example, Time Local, Time Screen, Time Zone Offset). You cannot change the names of the entries in the Control List. You can, however, take advantage of grouping in other lists by creating or renaming your entries with group names.
Using lists If you were on an entry with a group name when you opened the List Manager, the lowest level of that group is displayed when you exit the List Manager. The group name is displayed on the top line. To return to the top level of the group, press displayed on the top line. until the name of the list you are in is Ungrouping entries There are two ways to ungroup entries in a list. If you want to temporarily ungroup the entries in a list, scroll to a grouped entry, then hold .
Using lists Selecting a grouped entry To select a grouped entry: 1 Scroll to the grouped name, then press . The grouped name is displayed on the top line and the entries are displayed beneath it. If the settings are hidden, the next entry in the list is displayed on the bottom line instead of a setting. NOTE 1 Scroll through the entries until the one you want is displayed on the active line. 1 Press . The first (or only) setting for the entry is displayed.
Using lists Locking and hiding grouped entries Grouped entries can be locked and hidden. The process is the same as that for individual entries except that you start by going to the name of the group you want to lock or hide, not to a single entry. For example, to lock all the channels in Figure 25 you would go to the group name Mobile... and lock it. To lock the night-time channels, you would go to the group name Night...
Using lists Restricting access to information Access to information in the transceiver can be restricted in two ways. You can lock lists, entries and settings to prevent them from being edited, and you can hide them to prevent them from being displayed. For example, if you do not want users to change the transmit frequencies of channels in the transceiver, you can lock the settings in which these frequencies are stored. If you do not want users to see these frequencies you can hide the settings.
Using lists Table 14: Restricting access to information at user and admin levels If you log into user level... You can... • lock and hide items at user level • unlock items that have been locked at user level • display items that have been hidden at user level You cannot... • unlock items that have been locked at admin or factory level • display items that have been hidden at admin or factory level If you log into admin You can... level...
Using lists Logging into admin level Logging into admin level gives you access to the Admin... group of entries in the List Manager (see Table 13 on page 92). These entries enable you to lock and hide information at admin level. When you log into admin level: • all locked entries are temporarily unlocked • full view is enabled There are two ways you can log into admin level.
Using lists 1 Scroll to Admin logout, then press . You are returned to user level and the List Manager remains open. NOTE If you switch off the transceiver while you are logged into admin level you are automatically logged out.
Using lists Displaying full and normal view Full view is a feature that enables you to display any items that have been hidden at the level into which you are logged, and to see the level at which items have been locked. When you switch to full view, icons are displayed at the top right of the screen to indicate whether an item has been locked and/or hidden, and the level at which these restrictions were set (for more information on access levels see page 108, Restricting access to information).
Using lists Hiding and showing information If you want to prevent users from displaying information, in particular lists, entries and settings, you can hide these items. For example, to prevent users from displaying the transmit frequency of a channel, you can hide the setting in which the frequency is stored. You can also hide entries in lists to reduce the number of items over which you need to scroll. By default, all lists are admin hidden.
Using lists 1 1 1 1 Hold to open the List Manager. Select Config... Select Hide? or Show? Switch to normal view, if required. The List Manager remains open. Displaying an item hidden at user level To display a list, entry or setting that has been hidden at user level: 1 1 Switch to full view (for help see page 112, Displaying full and normal view). Go to the list, entry or setting that was hidden. NOTE If the item is not displayed in full view it has been hidden at admin or factory level.
Using lists Locking and unlocking information If you want to prevent users from changing information, in particular lists, entries and settings, you can lock these items. For example, if you want to prevent users from changing the station self address of the transceiver you can lock the Address entry in the Control List. If you want to prevent users from changing any information in the Control List you can lock the entire list. In addition, locking items prevents them from being accidentally changed.
Using lists Locking or unlocking an item at admin level To lock or unlock a list, entry or setting at admin level: 1 Log into admin level if you have not already done so (for help see page 110, Logging into admin level). 1 Go to the list, entry or setting you want to lock or unlock. NOTE 1 1 1 Hold If you want to lock a group of entries in a list, make sure that the entries in the list are grouped, then go to the name of the group you want to lock.
8 The Channel List CODAN This section contains the following topics: About channels (118) Settings in the Channel List (118) Programming the Channel List (119) 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual 117
The Channel List About channels A channel is a frequency or pair of frequencies to which a name has been given, such as ‘Channel 1’, ‘4500’ and ‘Headquarters’. You need to enter the details of at least one channel before you can make or receive a call. Channels are stored in the Channel List.
The Channel List Programming the Channel List Creating a channel This section covers creating a channel in a transceiver where receive and transmit frequencies can be entered. If you are operating the transceiver in a country that has stringent licensing regulations, you may not be permitted to create channels with transmit frequencies. NOTE If the TxD option has been installed in the transceiver, there are restrictions on the frequencies you can enter.
The Channel List If this prompt is displayed... Do this... Mode • enter a mode If multiple modes can be added to the channel, select the new mode and press . NOTE If you do not want to add another mode, press . The new channel is created and the List Manager remains open. 1 If you want to view the channel you have created, press Manager. NOTE to close the List If you disabled the transmit frequency, dashes are displayed in place of the transmit frequency.
9 The Network List CODAN This section contains the following topics: About networks (122) Settings in the Network List (123) Special network names (127) Programming the Network List (128) 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual 121
The Network List About networks A network is two or more stations that use the same frequencies and call system to communicate. This simplifies communication because each station knows the method with which they can make and scan for incoming calls, and the frequencies they can use. Information about the networks you may use is stored in the Network List. Networks are based on call systems. A call system is a method of making and receiving calls.
The Network List Settings in the Network List NOTE In the following discussion, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Network List (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). Network Name CAUTION You should be aware of any restrictions placed on network names in your transceiver when it is used with InterNav software. Scan Network The Scan Network setting applies to all types of networks.
The Network List NOTE The call detect time is the inverse of the scan rate. For example, a call detect time of 0.2 seconds is equivalent to a scan rate of 5 channels per second. Sounding Interval The Sounding Interval setting applies to ALE/CALM networks only. The sounding interval is the frequency with which the transceiver sends sounding signals to other stations to assess the quality of the channels in the network. The recommended value is 5 hours.
The Network List However, if the receiving station determines that the address is available in a Group network only, it will select the Group network on which to establish the link. Data communications within this link will not be successful because the initiating station does not have the password for the Privacy Mode of Group at the receiving station.
The Network List Channel/Mode The Channel/Mode setting applies to all networks. This setting contains the channels and modes used by the network. The modes from which you can select are those specified for the channel in the Channel List. Before you add channel/modes to a network, consider the following: • While there is no limit to the number of channels you can add to a network, the transceiver will only scan a maximum of 100 channels at a time.
The Network List Special network names Specifying a default network to use with ! When you make a call from the Channel List, the transceiver usually prompts you to select a network and channel for the call. To avoid the transceiver prompting you for a network or channel, the system administrator should set up a network with a leading ‘!’ in the name, for example, ‘!AidNet’.
The Network List Programming the Network List In the following discussion, you will need to log in as administrator to see the Network List (see page 110, Logging into admin level from user level). NOTE Creating a network When you create a network, the transceiver prompts you for various details. It is recommended that you read page 123, Settings in the Network List before you create a network. To create a network: 1 1 1 1 Press until Main Menu is displayed. Scroll to Network, then press .
The Network List If this prompt is displayed... Do this... Mode? • select the mode for the channel or group of channels that you want to use Add another Channel/ Mode? • select the channel/mode that you want to use NOTE If you do not want to add another channel/ mode, press . The new network is created and the List Manager remains open. 1 If you want to view the network you have created, press Manager.
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