Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual

 
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Function Key Descriptions
 
F2 
 - READ RADIO
(Read Radio Codeplug) 
A radio and RIB must be properly connected to the computer and power 
turned on before you attempt the READ function.  
 Reads the information 
(data) stored in the radio codeplug (EEPROM) and transfers it to the 
computer’s memory. After the codeplug has been read, data merges, 
formats, and screen interdependencies will be checked. The status of 
the READ operation will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
Note:   
 The...

 
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Reading Codeplug 
Data From Radio 
(
 
Requires RIB
 
)
 
From the MAIN MENU, press  
F3  
 and then   
F2  
 to access this screen.  
Note:  
You may read the codeplug from the radio or from the
archive disk. Refer to the following page for instructions on
reading codeplug data from an archive disk.
Once in the READ RADIO CODEPLUG screen, a series of status 
messages will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. If a 
communication error occurs, a pop-up window will be displayed. If no...

 
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Get Codeplug Data 
From Archive File
 
From the MAIN MENU, press  
F3  
 twice to access this screen.
The GET ARCHIVE function is used to retrieve an archive file from a 
diskette or hard disk. Once retrieved, the file may be modified using 
the CHANGE/VIEW functions or programmed into a radio. 
Note:  
The Archive directory will be ARCHIVEP for ASTRO
portables, or ARCHIVEM for ASTRO mobiles.
Press  
Ta b 
 to select the serial number of the radio to be retrieved. The  
F8 
 function key is used to...

 
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Clone Radio
 
From the MAIN MENU, press  
F3 
 and then  
F5  
 to access this screen.
The CLONE radio function is used to copy codeplug information from 
one Trunked radio to another.  
Only radios with the same serial number 
can be cloned. 
 This screen summarizes the Individual ID information 
for both MDC and Trunking so that it can be changed conveniently 
from the same screen. 
Note:  
Conventional radios may be cloned completely.  
Trunked
radios may NOT be cloned unless a System Key has...

 
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Complete (Full) Cloning
 
To perform a full clone, you will need System Keys for all Trunked systems 
in the radio. 
 Follow the steps below for Full Cloning:
1. Press  
F2 
 from the GET/SAVE MENU to read the radio codeplug to 
be cloned, that is, the “source” codeplug. An archive file may be 
used as the “source” codeplug.
2. Enter the serial number of the radio to be cloned in the Serial 
Number field, or press  
F2 
 to read the serial number from the 
connected radio.  
System Keys are required...

 
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4. Program the target radio by pressing  
F8 
 from the PROGRAM 
RADIO screen ( 
F3/F8) or from the CLONE RADIO screen (F3/F5).
5. Save the target codeplug image to an archive file.
Note: A radio and RIB must be properly connected to the computer
and power turned on before you attempt the PROGRAM function.
Note: The time required to clone a codeplug will depend directly
on your computer type and the size of the codeplug being
cloned.
Function Key Descriptions
F2 - READ SER NUMBER
 (Read serial...

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MDC Data CloningFrom the MAIN MENU, press F3, F5 and then F3 to access this screen.
The function keys on this screen will vary for Conventional and Trunked 
ASTRO radios. It is used to copy codeplug information from one 
Conventional radio to another.  Conventional radios may be cloned 
completely. Trunking radios may be cloned ONLY IF you have a System Key 
for every Trunking system in the codeplug.
Programming Procedure1. Use the READ SER NUM function to read the radio codeplug to be 
cloned (the...

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Function Key Descriptions
(Conventional Radios only)
F2 - READ SER NUMReads the serial number from the target radio.
F4 - ASTRO IDUsed to edit the unique Individual Radio ID for each ASTRO system.
F5 - MODATUsed to edit the unique MODAT Individual Radio ID of the radio.
Function Key Descriptions
(Trunking Radios only)
F3 - CONV IDReads the serial number from the target radio.
F4 - LIMITED CLONEClones the Conventional and Radio Wide sections of the codeplug.
F6 - DUPLICATE II/IIi IDCopies the selected...

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ASTRO IDFrom the MAIN MENU, press F3, F5, F3 and then F4 to access this 
screen.
Note: The Talkgroup ID field is not visible for radios equipped with
CAI digital operation.
This screen is used to edit the unique Individual Radio ID for each 
ASTRO system.
Note: You are strongly encouraged to make an archive copy of
every radio installed or serviced in order to be able to quickly
restore customer information in case of a codeplug failure.
Field Definitions
Sys #This field indicates the System Number....

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MODATFrom the MAIN MENU, press F3, F5, F3 and then F5 to access this 
screen.
This screen is used to edit the unique MODAT Individual Radio ID for 
the radio.
Note: You are strongly encouraged to make an archive copy of
every radio installed or serviced in order to be able to quickly
restore customer information in case of a codeplug failure.
Field Definitions
Modat Unit IDThis is the four-digit decimal unit ID of the subscriber with the 
thousands’ digit to the left and the ones’ digit to the right....