Service manual

PROGRAMMING
4-5
April 2001
Part No. 001-9800-203
information can be changed by the “Change Model/
Band/Range/Tier” function described in Section 4.6.9.
This may be done, for example, to use the current file
as a basis to program a different 98xx model.
File Name
- Displays the name of the transceiver con-
figuration file that is currently being edited. If a new file
is created and it has not yet been saved, it is called
“NEW”.
4.3.2 SPECIAL KEYS
Escape - The Escape key or F9 key is pressed to go
back to the preceding screen. If information was
changed in the current screen, the changes on that
screen are saved in a buffer but not to a disk file.
Return - Pressing the Return key (or ENTER on some
keyboards) usually executes the changes made to a pa-
rameter or screen. The change is saved in a buffer but
not to a disk file.
Arrow Keys - The arrow keys are usually used to move
the cursor or highlight bar to the next or previous
parameter.
Numbers/Letters Preceding Description - An alter-
native method for quickly selecting screens or func-
tions is to press the number or letter key preceding the
description when applicable.
F1 (Help Select) - Displays help information on the se-
lected parameter.
F2 (Help Screen) - Displays help information on the
displayed screen.
F3. F4, F5, F6, F7, F8 - Use varies according to the
screen that is selected. Refer to the separate screen de-
scriptions for more information.
F9 (Prove Menu) - Returns to the previous menu or
screen.
F10 (Exit Program) - Exits the program and returns
to the operating system. Before exit occurs, a prompt
appears to allow the current file to be saved. If it is not
saved in this manner or has not been previously saved
using “Configuration File Utilities” screen, all changes
will be lost.
4.4 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
Introduction
The following is a general procedure that can be
used to program a 98xx-series transceiver. More
detailed information on the screens displayed by the
program is located in Sections 4.5 - 4.7.
Getting Started
The Main Menu (see Figure 4-2) that is displayed
when the program is started should be on the screen.
Proceed as follows:
1. Choose the file to be edited using one of the
following methods:
•When the program is started, the last file edited is
automatically loaded if it is in the current direc-
tory. If this file is to be edited, proceed to step 2.
•If a file stored on disk is to be edited or used as a
basis for programming another file, select “Open
Configuration File” (see Section 4.5.3). The F5
and F6 keys can be pressed to change and display
directories.
•If a new programming file is to be created, select
“Set Up New Configuration File”. Enter the radio
information described in Section 4.5.2. When the
required information has been entered, the
“Modify Radio File” menu is automatically
displayed. Proceed to “Main Radio Parameters”.
2. Select “Modify Current Configuration File” to dis-
play the “Modify Radio File” menu (see Section
4.5.4).
Main Radio Parameters
The “Modify Radio File” screen shown in Figure
4-3 should be displayed. Proceed as follows:
1. Select “Edit Main Radio Parameters” and the screen
in Figure 4-4 is displayed. Program the parameters
in this screen as described in Section 4.6.2 and
Table 4-1.
2. Press the F6 key to display the channel table. All
channel frequencies used for LTR and conventional