Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual
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19 Complete Menu Mapping at a GlanceThe menu map below is a guide through the entire RSS. MENU EI CD B C G E HB FILE MAINTENANCEEXIT DOSTO J FGH A Refer to the following page Read Data from Radio Get Codeplug Data from Clone Radio Save Codeplug Data Program Data Into Radio Create Directory Path Delete Archive File PC Configuration Screen Color Configuration GET/ PROGRAMPRINTSETUP DE B C IRadio Programming History G Radio Wide Buttons, Switches, Display, Trunking Systems, C Personalities, Call...
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20 C CHANGE/ VIEW B Radio Wide Buttons, Switches, Display, Scan, Phone Radio Wide Options Radio Wide SECURE Options F Hardware Encryption Multi-key OptionsC Software Encryption Multi-key OptionsD Software Key EntryE More Multi-key OptionsF OTAR OptionsG G Radio Wide Emergency Options I More Radio Wide Options Buttons, Switches, Menu Items C B Button/Rotary Configuration Conventional/Trunking HHCH Buttons B Switch Configuration C Menu Item ConfigurationD DEK Button Configuration...
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21 CHANGE/ VIEW Conventional Systems, Personalities, MDC, Options F C Conventional Personalities, Options Secure OptionsF MDC OptionsG Phone OptionsH More OptionsI ASTRO OptionsF OTACR, OTACSG RAC OptionsG D MDC Systems, Options, Call List MDC SystemsC More OptionsI MDC Call List DataD MDC Repeater ID ListE E ASTRO Systems, Options, Call List ASTRO Radio Wide ConfigurationB Soft IDG ASTRO SystemsC ASTRO Call List DataD More OptionsI F MODAT G Auxiliary Systems...
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22 Changing A Field ValueSome screens contain fields that require, or take values from, other screens and features and thus are dependent upon each other. For example, the System ID number specified in the CHANGE/VIEW:TRUNKING:PERS screen are assigned in the CHANGE/VIEW:TRUNKING:SYSTEM screen. Screen fields come in three basic types: Information fieldsNon-editable fields which cannot be altered or changed. Scrollable fieldsContain a range of values, or several options, from which you can select the...
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23 Configuring Computer Defaults from the RSS Setting computer defaults eliminates the need to specify them every time you enter the RSS or program a radio. Read this section if you wish to do any of the following: •Set a default file path name •Set or change the default port used to interface with the radio and RIB •Set the default colors you see on your RSS screen To begin configuring RSS defaults, follow these steps: 1. Return to the MAIN MENU by pressing the Esc button. 2. From the MAIN MENU, press...
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24 Setting Default Archive and Back-up PathsYou can set the drive name and path names for archive files you will create later. Specifying a default path name early on will save much typing time later every time you want to save an archive file. Here’s how to set the default archive and back-up file paths: 1. Press F3 at the SERVICE SOFTWARE COMPUTER CONFIGURATION MENU to get to the CONFIGURE PATHS AND PORT screen. 2. At the CONFIGURE PATHS AND PORT screen, type C:\MRSS\ASTROP\ARCHIVEP (i.e., the...
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25 Retrieving RSS Version & Parts InformationThe RSS has a help screen that contains information on the RSS and a list of relevant RSS programming accessory part numbers. To display this information, simply press F1 and then F9 from any menu or (non-help) screen. If you are already in a Help screen, press F9. A sample screen is provided below. Exiting the RSSBefore you exit the RSS, always ask yourself these questions: 1. Did you apply the changes to the radio (save to the radio)? 2. Did you apply...
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26 Main MenuThe MAIN MENU is the top level of the program from which all RSS menus and screens can be accessed. All selections are made via the function keys, labeled F1 through F10 on the keyboard. All other menus contain an Esc key, and by pressing it the operator may at any time return to the MAIN MENU. The user must initially load data from a radio (or disk) using the GET/SAVE function before being allowed to CHANGE/VIEW any codeplug data. Note: For any problems not covered by the Radio Service...
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27 Unlike the SERVICE function, a codeplug must be loaded into the computer’s memory using GET/SAVE functions before CHANGE/VIEW functions can be accessed. An archive file can be accessed without a radio being connected. F5 - PRINT MENUPrints selected codeplug data. F6 - FILE MAINTAllow access to archives so that you can retrieve codeplug data or find/create paths to enter or store archive files. F8 - FLASHport UPGRADEAllows you to upgrade your radio’s internal software and/or add new options to your...
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28 Service Software ConfigurationThe SERVICE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION screen can be accessed by pressing F9 at the MAIN MENU. From this screen, you can set up the paths for archive files. You will also be able to set up the serial port (COM 1 or COM 2) that will be used to communicate with the radio. Function Key Descriptions F1 - HELPProvides useful information about the currently displayed menu, screen, or field. F3 - CONFIGURE PCUsed to set default disk drive paths for archive files and back-up files....