Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual

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MDC Configuration 
MenuFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, and then F4 to access this screen.
This screen allows you to edit the MDC options for the radio.
Function Key Descriptions
F3 - SYSTEM DATABrings up a screen where you can configure the radio to work with 
various MDC systems.
F4 - CALL LISTBrings up a screen where you can edit Conventional MDC Call IDs.
F5 - REPEATER ID LISTThis screen can be accessed only if the radio is RAC capable. It Brings up 
the MDC Repeater ID LIST screen.
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MDC SystemsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F4 and then F3 to access this 
screen.
This screen allows you to change or view parameters that pertain to an 
MDC system. The settings shown on the screen are only for the system 
shown. Press Ta b to select the desired field, or press the desired 
function key (F1 - F10). If a field is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN 
arrow keys to select the desired choice or value.
Function Key Descriptions
F2 - ADD SYSAdds a system.
F3 - PREV SYSAccesses the previous...

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Field Definitions
MDC SystemUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to change the MDC system or directly 
enter the system number.
Primary IDEnter the four-digit hexadecimal for primary unit ID or use the UP/
DOWN arrow keys to select a primary identification code from 1 to 
DEEE. The digit F is not allowed in the ID. The primary identification 
code (PID) is in Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) format and indicates 
which unit on the network sent the message. All out-bound messages 
will be sent with this identification...

272 Radio InhibitUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. The 
Radio Inhibit feature allows the radio to respond to a remote Inhibit 
signal which is essentially a shut-down command from the dispatcher. 
Upon receipt of this command, the radio transmits a quick 
acknowledgment to the dispatch equipment. It then goes into a 
dormant state during which the receiver audio is muted and the 
transmit audio path is blocked. In addition, all operator controls are 
rendered inoperative, channel...

273 Emergency TypeThis field will be visible only if the Emergency field on this screen is set to 
Enabled. The following choices are available:
Both types of emergency support reverting (that is, transmitting 
emergency on a predetermined channel).
Emer PTT ID SidetoneThis field will be visible only if the Emergency Type field  on this screen is set 
to Alarm and Call. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose whether or 
not the radio should emit a sidetone when the emergency ID is being 
sent.
Acknowledge...

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MDC System 
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F4, F3 and then F9 to access this 
screen.
This screen contains more options for MDC system configuration. 
Press Ta b to select the desired field, or press the desired function key 
(F1 - F10). If a field is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to 
select the desired choice or value.
Function Key Descriptions
F3 - PREV SYSAccesses the previous system.
F4 - NEXT SYSAccesses the next system.
F9 - MDC SYS REMOTEBrings up a screen where you can change...

275 Inter-Packet Time (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose a value or enter the desired 
value directly. The inter-sequence pretime is the period of time 
between consecutive MDC messages. Valid entries are in the range 0 
(zero) to 6350 ms in 50-ms increments. 
Note: Due to the rounding that occurs when Preamble During
Pretime is enabled, the value shown may change by 50 ms when
a codeplug is read from a radio or file. However, this adjustment
occurs only in the Radio Service Software and not in the...

276one else is transmitting. The valid range of values is 0 (zero) to 14 
seconds. A value of Infinite is also available.
Impolite RetriesUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose a value or enter the desired 
value directly. This is the number of times that the radio will attempt 
to transmit an emergency message even if someone else is 
transmitting. An impolite attempt is one that is transmitted regardless 
of whether or not someone else is transmitting. The valid range of 
values is 1 to 15 seconds.
Emer...

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MDC System 
Remote OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F4, F3 and then F9 twice to access 
this screen.
This screen is available only if the radio is Remote Monitor capable. This 
screen contains more options for MDC remote systems. Press Ta b to 
select the desired field, or press the desired function key (F1 - F10). If 
a field is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the 
desired choice or value.
Function Key Descriptions
F3 - PREV SYSAccesses the previous system.
F4 - NEXT...

278Remote Radio ModeUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection. This feature 
allows the radio to operate in one of two possible states when it 
decodes an MDC Remote Monitor/Radio Trace command:
For each MDC Remote Monitor/Radio Trace command decoded by the 
radio, the radio will key up and stay keyed for the time indicated by 
the Tx Base Time and the dispatch console value. The dispatch console 
value CANNOT be controlled by the subscriber unit.
Tx Base Time (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to...