Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual
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Radio Wide
Configuration MenuFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 and then F3 to access this menu.
Portables Only
Mobiles Only
The RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION MENU can be used to access
settings for features, parameters and options that affect both Trunking
and Conventional operation. Typically, when you start editing a
codeplug, you should access this menu and configure the Radio wide
configuration options first by working your way through the sub-
menus of this menu. This will allow the options on other screens to
reflect Radio wide options.
Note: Some fields will not be visible if the radio does not support the
options or features that they pertain to.
DC
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Select Function F1 - F10.
ASTRO PORTABLE Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG
RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION MENU
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F1 - HELP
F2 - Radio Wide Options
F3 - Buttons, Switches, Menu Items
F4 - Phone Lists and Options
F5 - Scan Lists and Options
F6 - Display Options
F7 -
F8 -
F9 -
F10 - EXIT, Return to Change/View Menu
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP RADIO FEATURE PHON.TX SCAN DISPLAY EXIT
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Select Function F1 - F10.
ASTRO MOBILE Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG
RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION MENU
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F1 - HELP
F2 - Radio Wide Options
F3 - Buttons, Switches, Menu Items
F4 - Phone Lists and Options
F5 - Scan Lists and Options
F6 - Display Options
F7 - Alarm Options
F8 -
F9 - More Options
F10 - EXIT, Return to Change/View Menu
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP RADIO FEATURE PHON.TX SCAN DISPLAY ALARM MORE EXIT
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
100 Function Key Descriptions F2 - RADIO OPTIONSBrings up a menu through the sub-menus of which you can edit general options that affect operation of the radio as a whole such as Alert Tones, Silent Emergency and Time-Out Timer (TOT) values. The options on this screen should be correctly edited and verified before you proceed to edit personality data. F3 - FEATURE OPTIONSBrings up a screen where you can define the function that each button, switch, and menu item performs. F4 - PHON. TX OPTIONSThis screen will be visible only if the radio supports this option. Brings up a screen where you can edit phone interconnect configuration for the radio, including stored phone numbers and aliases. These parameters are radio wide and affect both Conventional and Trunking operation. F5 - SCAN OPTIONSBrings up a screen where you can enter the Scan Lists for each personality and select the type of scan. If a given scan list number is chosen on the appropriate PERSONALITY screens, it may be used for either Conventional or Trunking operation as the case may be. F6 - DISPLAY OPTIONSThis function will be visible only for radios that have a display. Brings up a screen where you can edit display information for the radio to customize it to specific user applications. You will be able to configure how Zone and Channel names will be displayed and modify other display timing options. The features and options displayed here are applicable to all systems and personalities. F7 - ALARM OPTIONSThis function will be visible for Mobiles only. Brings up a screen where you can configure how the radio’s Horn & Light alarms behave. F9 - MORE OPTIONSThis function will be visible only if the additional options are supported by the current radio model. Brings up a screen where you can enable additional radio wide options and access the corresponding option configuration screen.
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Radio Wide OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 and then F2 to access this screen.
Portables Only
Mobiles Only
This screen allows you to set up various options that affect Radio wide
operation. The options on this screen should be correctly edited and verified
before you proceed to edit personality data.
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.
DCBMOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.
ASTRO PORTABLE Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:RADIO OPTIONS
RADIO WIDE OPTIONS
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Minimum Volume.................75 Zero Level Audio Mute....Disabled
Alert Tones...............Enabled
Alert Tone Volume Offset(db)...0 Block Pending CA/PC......Disabled
Self Test Alert Tone....Disabled Rotary Switch (Scan Prgm).Channel
Low Battery Mute Tones Operation.Keypad Tones
Tx Chirp.................Enabled Short Keypress Duration (ms)...50
Standby Chirp (sec)...........60 Long Keypress Duration (ms)..1000
LED......................Enabled Maximum Channels (Talkgroups).255
Out Of Range........No Indication
Home Mode Selection.......Enabled
Zone.......None Channel.......1
Secure Hardware Equipped..... Yes
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP SECURE EMERG MORE EXIT
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.
ASTRO MOBILE Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:RADIO OPTIONS
RADIO WIDE OPTIONS
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Alert Tones...............Enabled
Min Alert Tone Volume........128
Self Test Alert Tone....Disabled Block Pending CA/PC......Disabled
Selectable Keypad Mute....Enabled
Rotary Alert.......Rollover Alert Short Keypress Duration (ms)...50
Long Keypress Duration (ms)..1000
Maximum Channels (Talkgroups).255
Out Of Range........No Indication
Home Mode Selection.......Enabled
Zone.......None Channel.......1
Secure Hardware Equipped......Yes
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP SECURE EMERG MORE EXIT
OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
102 Function Key Descriptions F6 - SECURE OPTIONSThis option will be active only if the current radio is capable of Secure operation and the Secure Hardware Equipped field on this screen is set to Yes. Brings up a screen where you can modify Radio wide Secure option settings. F7 - EMER OPTIONS (Emergency Options)This option will be visible only if the current radio codeplug supports Emergency features. Brings up a screen where you can edit Radio wide Emergency feature options such as alarms and delays. F9 - MORE OPTIONSBrings up a screen where you can view and modify additional Radio wide options. Field Definitions Minimum VolumeThis field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired volume level. This is the minimum volume level the radio will use. If the radio’s physical volume setting is above the desired level you specify in this field, the actual physical volume setting will be used. Otherwise, the minimum volume you specify here will be used. Valid entries range from 0 (zero) to 255. Alert TonesUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the radio’s Alert Tones. Alert Tone Vol Offset (db)This field will be visible for Portables only, and only when the Alert Tones field is set to Enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Alert Tone Volume Offset that the radio will use. This is the value by which the alert tone volume will be raised or lowered with reference to the current user-selected volume. This offset can range from -26 dB to +25 dB in 1-dB increments. Self Test Alert ToneThis field will be visible only and if the Alert Tones field is set to Enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Power-Up Self Test Alert Tone. If this feature is enabled, an alert tone will sound each time the radio is turned on and self-test is completed. Min Alert Tone VolumeThis field will be visible for Mobiles only, and only when the Alert Tones field is set to Enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired volume level. This is the minimum alert tone volume level the radio will use. If the volume setting is above the level you specify, the actual volume setting will be used to sound an alarm. Otherwise, the Minimum Alert Tone Volume you specify here will be used. Valid entries range from 0 (zero) to 255. Low Battery Tx ChirpThis field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this Low Battery alert tone. If this field has been set to Enabled and a low battery condition is detected during transmit, the radio will sound a beep immediately after the PTT button is released.
103 Low Battery Standby Chirp (sec)This field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection or enter the desired value directly. This is the length of time between successive low battery alert chirps. Valid entries range from 30 to 930 seconds in 30-second increments. A setting of Disabled (that is, the radio will not sound alarms when it is idle, but the alarm will still sound at the end of each transmission if the Low Battery Tx Chirp field is enabled.) Low Battery LEDThis field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. If this field is enabled, a red Tx LED will flash when a low battery condition is detected while the radio is transmitting. Rotary AlertThis field will be visible for Continuous Rotary Control Mobile models only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the type of Continuous Rotary Alert from among the following: Out of RangeUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired type of Out of Range indication. This field determines how the radio will indicate an Out of Range condition on a Trunked system. When the radio can no longer communicate with the base station, it can be programmed to sound an out-of-range alert tone, display an out-of-range message, or both. To disable this feature, set the field to No Indication. Zero Level Audio MuteThis field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. When this feature is enabled, the user can mute all radio speaker activity by simply rotating the volume control knob to a point less than the radio’s Minimum Volume setting. Note: The Minimum Volume level is adjustable and can be adjusted via the Minimum Volume level field. Block Pending CA/PCUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable blocking of Pending Call Alerts or Private Calls. When this feature is enabled, the radio will ignore all successive Call Alerts (or Private Calls) after receiving a Call Alert (or Private Call) with a different ID than the one which originated the pending call. Rotary Switch (Scan Prgm)This field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to define the operation of the Channel Rotary during scan programming when BOTH Zone and Channel selection are from the radio menu (that is, the rotary is not used). The rotary can be used to step through either channels or zones during scan programming. This feature is applicable ONLY when both the Zone and Channel selections are made from the radio menu. Rollover Alert Turning the Rotary control past all programmed channels in either direction will cause an alert tone (beep). Elec. Stop Turning the Rotary control past the first channel position in either direction will cause an alert tone. None Turning the Rotary control will cause no alert tones.
104 Mute Tones OperationThis field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable Mute Tones Operation. When this field is enabled, the user will be able to mute the keypad chirps from the radio menu. For this feature to work properly, a mute selection must also be made for the desired button on the MENU ITEM LIST CONFIGURATION screen (F4/F3/ F3/F4). Selectable Keypad MuteThis field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this option. If this field is enabled, the radio user will be able to selectively mute keypad chirps from the radio menu. Short Keypress Duration (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to change the timing duration for a Short Keypad Keypress or enter the desired value directly. This determines the amount of time that a key must be pressed to be considered a valid short keypress. An example of a Short Keypress would be pressing a digit on the keypad when entering a Private Call ID. Valid entries range from 50 to 750 ms in 50-ms increments. Long Keypress Duration (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to change the timing duration for a Long Keypad Keypress. A long keypress involves pressing and holding a key for a period of time to enable a specific radio function or feature. This means that the user must press and hold the key down for the time duration specified in this field in order to activate a radio function. Valid entries range from 0 (zero) to 3750 ms in 250-ms increments. Maximum Channels (Talkgroups)This is a view-only field. It indicates the maximum number of channels/ talkgroups that a radio can access. This value varies depending on the model number and options purchased for the current radio. Home Mode SelectionUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable Home Mode Selection. If this field is enabled, the radio will “home” to the Zone/ Channel specified in the Zone and Channel fields on this screen when the radio user presses the HOME button. ZoneThis field will be visible only when Home Mode Selection is enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection or enter the desired value directly. This option allows you to specify a particular zone to whose “home channel” the radio will “home” when the user presses the HOME button. The valid range of values is 1 to 50 and “None”. Note: When this field is set to “None”, the radio will remain on the current zone, but will “home” to the home channel selected in the Channel field. ChannelThis field will be visible only when Home Mode Selection field on this screen is set to Enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection or enter the desired value directly. This option allows you to specify a particular channel to which the radio will “home” when the radio user presses the radio’s HOME button. The valid range of values is 1 to 255. Note: The RSS will display “???” if the current channel selection triggers an invalid channel condition. If this occurs, select a valid channel.
105 Secure Hardware EquippedThis field will not be visible unless a Secure-capable radio has been read. Set this field to “Yes” ONLY if the current radio is capable of Secure operation and you would like to enable Secure operation. If not, set this field to “No”. Setting this field to “Yes” will allow you to access the RADIO WIDE SECURE OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F2/F6). Note: It may take a few seconds for the function key option to be displayed in the screen’s function key ID area. ! Caution Before setting this field to “Yes”, make sure that the current radio is equipped with Secure hardware. If you set this field to “Yes” and the radio is NOT Secure- equipped, the radio may not function properly.
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Radio Wide Secure
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2 and F6 to access this screen.
This screen can be accessed only if the current radio is Secure-equipped and
the Secure Equipped field on the RADIO WIDE OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F2)
is set to “Yes”. This screen allows you to set up various Secure options
that affect Radio wide operation.
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 - HW ENC MULTIKEY
(Hardware Encryption Multikey
Options)Brings up a screen where you can edit the number and type of
hardware keys.
F4 - SW ENC MULTIKEY
(Software Encryption Multikey
Options)Brings up a screen where you can edit the number and type of software
keys.
F5 - SW KEY ENTRY
(Software Key Entry)Brings up a screen where you can edit the software key logical IDs.
F6 - MORE MULTIKEYBrings up a screen where you can edit multikey parameters.
F7 - OTAR OPTIONS
(Over-The-Air Re-keying Feature
Options)This function will be visible only if the OTAR field on this screen is set to
Enabled. Brings up a screen where you can enable/disable the radio’s
Over-The-Air Re-keying feature.
DCBF
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.
ASTRO Model:
..CONFIG:RADIO OPTIONS:SECURE OPTIONS
RADIO WIDE SECURE OPTIONS
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Ignore Sec/Clr Switch When Strapped...No
XL Encryption........................Yes
Tx Clear Alert Tones............ Enabled
Periodic Keyfail Alert Tone......Enabled
Non-XL Scan Unsquelch Duration (ms)..275
XL Scan Unsquelch Duration (ms)......875
Auto Login......................Disabled
Infinite Key Retention..........Disabled
OTAR.............................Enabled
Proper Code Enhancer.............Enabled
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP HW ENC SW ENC SW KEY MORE OTAR EXIT
MULTIKEY MULTIKEY ENTRY MULTIKEY OPTIONS
107 Field Definitions Ignore Sec/Clr Switch When StrappedIgnore Sec/Clr Switch When Strapped is only displayed for radios equipped with CAI Digital Operation. If this parameter is set to Yes and the active radio mode is strapped to Secure or Clear, the radio ignores the position of the Secure/Clear Switch and allows user-initiated voice transmissions based upon the mode’s strapping. In this configuration the Secure/Clear Switch has no effect. If this parameter is set to No and the active radio mode is strapped to Secure or Clear, the radio checks the position of the Secure/Clear Switch against the active mode’s strapping. If the strapped value does not match the position of the switch, the radio will not transmit. The factory default is No. XL EncryptionUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to specify whether or not an XL chip is present in the current radio. This field should be set to “Yes” if the radio is equipped with an XL chip. It may take a few seconds for the screen to update. Note: The XL Scan Unsquelch Duration field on this screen will be visible only if the XL Encryption field is set to “Yes”. Tx Clear Alert TonesUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable Tx Clear Alert Tones for the radio. When this field is set to Enabled, an alert tone will be generated every time the user keys up the radio in the Clear mode. Periodic Keyfail Alert ToneUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable Periodic Keyfail Alert Tones for the radio. When this field is set to Enabled, a periodic alert tone will be generated whenever the radio has lost key and one of the following conditions is met: rSecure/Clear Strapping is set to Secure; or rSecure/Clear Strapping is set to Select and Secure operation has been selected. Non-XL Scan Unsquelch Duration (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Non-XL Scan Unsquelch Duration. This determines the period of time that the radio will wait for a Non-XL (Cipher Feedback) encrypted signal to be detected following a Carrier Detect when it scans for coded transmissions. When the Scan Select field in the PERSONALITY screen is set to Non- XL, the radio will scan for the duration specified in this field. The valid range is 0 (zero) to 6375 ms in 25-ms increments. XL Scan Unsquelch Duration (ms)This field will be visible only if the XL Encryption field on this screen is set to “Yes”. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the XL Scan Unsquelch Duration. This field determines the period of time the radio will wait for a Non-XL (Cipher Feedback) or XL encrypted signal to be detected following a Carrier Detect when scanning for coded transmissions. If the Scan Select field in the PERSONALITY screen is set to Non-XL&XL, the radio will scan for the duration specified in this field. The range is 0 (zero) to 6375 in 25-ms increments.
108 Auto LoginUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable or disable the radio’s Auto Login feature. This feature is a sub-feature of the radio lock feature and will operate only when Radio Lock is enabled. If Auto Login is enabled, the radio will NOT prompt the user to enter the password on power-up. It will use the previously entered password to unlock the radio. Note: The password should have been entered at least once when the Radio Lock feature is enabled. Infinite Key RetentionUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. If this field is set to Enabled, the encryption keys in the radio will be retained whenever the battery is removed or the radio is re-programmed. If this field is set to Disabled, the encryption keys will be erased whenever the battery is removed or the radio is re-programmed. OTARUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Over-The-Air- Rekeying (OTAR) feature. Make sure that OTAR Tx is enabled in the SECURE OPTIONS screen (F4/F6/F3/F6) for each channel where OTAR operation is desired. Note: The OTAR OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/F2/F6/F7) can be accessed only if this field is set to Enabled. Proper Code EnhancerUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. When this field is set to Enabled, the radio will provide optimal and consistent proper code detect operation in the receiving radios. If this field is set to Disabled, proper code detect times may be quite long for radios which are receiving transmissions in a noisy environment.