Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual
Have a look at the manual Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 249 Motorola manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
179 Since the Tx PL frequency serves as the transmission PL, it should never be set identical to any of the VRS-EPs receive PLs. With Mode Steering operation disabled, theres only one such receive PL to consider. This is the Access PL Frequency/Code. With Mode Steering selected however, multiple receive PLs may come into play. In this case, the PLs to consider are the PL Frequencies/Codes on the MODE STEERING screen ( F7 of the current screen), other than those set to “None”. An attempt to exit from the current screen will result in a notice being popped up if any PL clash has been overlooked. VRS-EP Tx PL Forwarding Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable Transmit (Tx) PL Forwarding. When the Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS-EP) Tx PL Forwarding feature is enabled, the VRS-EP will communicate received PL frequencies to the mobile radio. When this feature is disabled, the PL frequency received from a portable radio will not be transmitted as part of received signals. Mode Steering Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Mode Steering behavior desired during Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS- EP) operation. The Mode Steering option gives the portable radios communicating with the VRS-EP the ability to select a number of mobile radio (Zone/Channel) modes. In other words, by assigning unique PL codes to a set of mobile radio modes referred to as Destinations, the portable radio user can direct the mobile radio to specific modes. This automatic steering occurs when the portable radio is keyed up on the portable radio channel with the appropriate PL assignment. This option may also be used to allow portable radios to initiate a given set of mobile radio functions. This feature variation is obtained by programming the appropriate function as a Destination, instead of assigning a Zone/Channel to the selected Mode Steering PL frequency. The choices are: Note: Depending on the RSS version in use, some of these choices may not be available. Disabled Mode Steering operation turned off. Tx Only SteeringTransmit Only Steering. The VRS-EP will only temporarily steer the mobile radio to the appropriate mode destination. The mobile is kept transmitting the incoming portable radio signal on that mode for as long as the signal continues. The previously selected mobile Mode is restored as soon as the portable radio stops transmitting. Tx Steer/Rx LatchTransmit Steering and Receive Latching. The VRS-EP controls the mobile radio in a manner similar to Tx Only Steering (above) but with one difference. At this setting, the mobile radio remains on the mode to which it has been steered even after transmission from the portable radio ceases. Tx/Rx Steerin gTransmit and Receive Steering. This setting results in a Mode Steering operation similar to both preceding operations. In this case, however, the mobile radio keeps operating on the mode to which it has been steered (as long as a six-second communication pause does not occur between the portable and base station).
180 Access PL Freq Enter the Access PL (Private-Line) frequency directly in Hz or, if accessing the frequency entrys alpha-numeric code field, enter the desired PL code. The UP/DOWN arrow keys may also be used to scroll through the standard frequencies or codes, all of which are shown below. The PL code may also be selected by pressing the key corresponding to its first letter and then scrolling to select the exact code. The repeater Access PL specifies the exact PL tone required of incoming signals for access to be granted to the Vehicular Repeater System— Expanded Protocol (VRS-EP). A radio within the VRS-EPs area of operation will be able to gain access to the system only if its signals carry a PL tone matching the indicated Access PL. Note: Since the Access PL frequency serves as the receive PL, it should never be set identical to the VRS-EPs transmit PL, identified by the selection for Tx PL Freq/Code. An attempt to exit from the current screen will result in a notice being popped up if this PL clash is overlooked. Standard Private-Line Frequencies/Motorola Code are as follows: Note: A low level hum or buzz in the received audio may be experienced when PL frequencies above 241.8 (PL codes M7 or OZ) are used. These frequencies are at the high end of the sub- audible frequency range and may affect the audio under certain circumstances. Use of such PL frequencies and/or codes should be avoided if possible. Crystal Pull Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS-EP) Crystal Pull. The Crystal Pull option makes it possible to reduce the amount of audible interference encountered during VRS-EP receive operation. Note: This option should be enabled ONLY if the mobile radio unmutes unnecessarily during VRS-EP operation. Freq Code Freq Code Freq Code Freq Code Freq Code 67.0 XZ 91.5 ZZ 123.0 3Z 167.9 6Z 225.7 M4 69.3 WZ 94.8 ZA 127.3 3A 173.8 6A 229.1 9Z 71.9 XA 97.4 ZB 131.8 3B 179.9 6B 233.6 M5 74.4 WA 100.0 1Z 136.5 4Z 186.2 7Z 241.8 M6 77.0 XB 103.5 1A 141.3 4A 192.8 7A 250.3 M7 79.7 WB 107.2 1B 146.2 4B 203.5 M1 254.1 OZ 82.5 YZ 110.9 2Z 151.4 5Z 206.5 8Z 85.4 YA 114.8 2A 156.7 5A 210.7 M2 88.5 YB 118.8 2B 162.2 5B 218.1 M3
181
VRS-EP Mode
Steering (
Mobiles
Only
)
From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F9, F3 and then F7 to access this
screen.
This screen allows you to view/edit all of the Vehicular Repeater
System (VRS-EP) steering modes that can be found in a VRS-EP system.
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.
Field Definitions
PL Freq (Hz)Select “None” or enter the Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded
Protocol (VRS-EP) Mode Steering PL (Private-Line) frequency directly
in Hz. The UP/DOWN arrow keys may also be used to scroll through
the standard frequencies, all of which are shown on the following
page.
The Mode Steering PL frequency specifies the exact incoming PL tone
which when transmitted by a portable radio, should be interpreted by
the VRS-EP as an instruction to perform the associated Steering
Destination function. Note that this means that although permitted,
assigning the same PL to more than one distinct Steering Destination
function is not recommended and will result in one function being
activated and the others ignored.
The frequency assigned here serves as the VRS-EP units receive PL in
Mode Steering operation and may therefore not be identical to the
transmit PL frequency, if assigned on the previous screen. Exit from
the VRS-EP OPTIONS screen will not be possible if any selected Mode
Steering PL Frequency matches the Tx PL Frequency value.
DCICG
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select
ASTRO Model: Frequency.
...VRS-EP OPTIONS:MODE STEERING
VRS-EP MODE STEERING
--------------------
Mode PL PL Steering
Steer # Freq(Hz) Code Destination Zn Chn Zone/Channel Name
------- -------- ---- ----------- -- --- ---------------------
1 71.9 XA Select Mode
2 82.5 YZ Zone/Chn 1 1 ZN01 CHN 1
3 91.5 ZZ Zone/Chn 20 125 ZN20 CHN 125
4 103.5 1A Trunked Msg
5 97.4 ZB Emer Alarm
6 179.9 6B Zone/Chn 20 1 ZN20 CHN 1
7 210.7 M2 Emer Call
8 250.3 M7 Zone/Chn 20 235 ZN20 CHN235
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP EXIT
182Standard Private-Line Frequencies/Motorola Code are as follows: Note: A low level hum or buzz in the received audio may be experienced when PL frequencies above 241.8 (PL codes M7 or OZ) are used. These frequencies are at the high end of the sub- audible frequency range and may affect the audio under certain circumstances. Use of such PL frequencies and/or codes should be avoided if possible. PL CodeEnter the Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS-EP) Mode Steering PL (Private-Line) code or use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the standard PL frequency codes, all of which are shown above. The Mode Steering PL code specifies the exact incoming PL code which when transmitted by a portable radio, should be interpreted by the VRS-EP as an instruction to perform the associated Steering Destination function. Note: Although permitted, assigning the same PL to more than one distinct Steering Destination function is NOT recommended and will result in one function being activated and the others ignored. The PL code assigned here serves as the VRS-EP units receive PL in Mode Steering operation and may therefore not be identical to the transmit PL code, if assigned on the previous screen. You will not be allowed to exit the VRS-EP OPTIONS screen if any selected Mode Steering PL code matches the Tx PL code. Freq Code Freq Code Freq Code Freq Code Freq Code 67.0 XZ 91.5 ZZ 123.0 3Z 167.9 6Z 225.7 M4 69.3 WZ 94.8 ZA 127.3 3A 173.8 6A 229.1 9Z 71.9 XA 97.4 ZB 131.8 3B 179.9 6B 233.6 M5 74.4 WA 100.0 1Z 136.5 4Z 186.2 7Z 241.8 M6 77.0 XB 103.5 1A 141.3 4A 192.8 7A 250.3 M7 79.7 WB 107.2 1B 146.2 4B 203.5 M1 254.1 OZ 82.5 YZ 110.9 2Z 151.4 5Z 206.5 8Z 85.4 YA 114.8 2A 156.7 5A 210.7 M2 88.5 YB 118.8 2B 162.2 5B 218.1 M3
183 Steering DestinationUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Steering Destination to be associated with the assigned Steering PL Frequency and Code. The Steering Destination is simply an assignment of the function or action to be performed during VRS-EP operation when the corresponding PL frequency is received from a portable radio. The VRS-EP uses this selection as its instructed action each time it receives the appropriate PL signal. Note: Depending on the MOTOROLA RSS version in use, some or all of the above Steering Destination assignments may be made selected. Zn (Zone)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Zone component of the mode on which Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS- EP) transmissions are to occur in Mode Steering operation. When the associated PL frequency is transmitted by a portable radio during VRS- EP operation, the system will repeat the received signal on a mobile radio channel within the specified Zone. The Zones available for selection must have been pre-programmed via the ZONE/TALKGROUP (CHANNEL) ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8). This means that a Zone value can be selected only if it exists in the Zone list. VRS-EP Zone/Chan Mode Steering supports operation only on radio Zones 1 through 20. Regardless of the number of programmed radio Zones, the VRS-EP Zone assignment may not make reference to Zones 21 or higher. Note that if a Zone insert (instead of an add-to-end) is performed via the ZONE/CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8), any existing VRS Zone-20 reference would be pushed over the limit, if the insertion occurred in front of Zone 20. All VRS Zones which get affected in this way must be re-assigned on this screen. An attempt to save or program the codeplug will trigger an appropriate warning if any such invalid VRS Zones are detected. Zone/Chan The VRS-EP will transmit the received portable radio voice signal on a given Channel. The Zone and Channel to be used in this form of operation can be selected on this screen, but are only visible if the Zone/Chan selection is made. Select Mode The VRS-EP will transmit a received portable radio signal on the mobile radio channel last selected using the mobile radio’s mode switch. Note that since Select Mode may be assigned to only one PL frequency, this destination is selectable only once. Emer Alarm The VRS-EP transmission of the appropriate PL frequency from a portable radio will initiate the Emergency Alarm feature. Trunk Msg A message number can be assigned on this screen. The text associated with the indicated message number is transmitted when the correct PL signal is received from a portable radio. The message associated with the entered number must be programmed in the radios Message Alias List. This Steering Destination can only be assigned to one PL Frequency.
184 ChnUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Channel component of the mode on which Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS- EP) transmissions are to occur in Zone/Chan Steering Destination operation. When the associated PL frequency is transmitted by a portable radio during VRS-EP operation, the system will repeat the received signal on the selected radio Channel. The Channels available for selection must have been pre-programmed via the ZONE/TALKGROUP (CHANNEL) ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8). This means that a Channel value can be selected only if it exists within the currently selected VRS-EP Zone. Zone/Channel NameThis field is not accessible. It displays the names of the selected zone and channel combinations.
185
Trunking MenuFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice to access this screen.
This screen allows you to navigate to the Trunking edit screens. The
options in these menus pertain only to Trunking radio features.
Function Key Descriptions
F2 - TRUNK WIDE OPT
(Trunking Radio Wide Options)Brings up a screen from which you can access to options relating to
Trunking operation.
F3 - TRUNK SYS
(Trunking Systems)Brings up a screen used to change and view Trunked system
parameters. A Trunking system refers to a specific repeater site, system
ID, individual radio ID for that system, control channel frequencies
and the connect tone required to operate on that system.
F4 - TRUNK PERS
(Trunking Personality)Brings up a screen used to change and view the parameters for a
Trunking personality. A Trunking personality refers to the type of
features and options that are used on a Trunking channel or talkgroup.
Multiple personalities may use the same system and multiple
talkgroups may use the same personality.
F5 - TRUNK ID LIST
(Trunking Call List)Brings up a screen used to edit the list of Trunking Call IDs and their
corresponding names (or aliases).
DDMOTOROLA Radio Service Software Select Function F1 - F10.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:TRUNKING
TRUNKING MENU
-------------
F1 - HELP
F2 - Trunking Radio Wide Options
F3 - Trunking Systems: System ID, Control Channels, etc.
F4 - Trunking Personality: Talk Groups, Emergency options, etc.
F5 - Trunking Call List Data
F6 -
F7 -
F8 -
F9 -
F10 - EXIT, Return to Change/View Menu
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP TRUNK TRUNK TRUNK TRUNK ID EXIT
WIDE OPT SYS PERS LIST
186
Trunking Radio
Wide OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice and then F2 to access this
screen.
Portables Only
Mobiles Only
The options and parameters on this menu apply to all Trunking
operation independent of system, personality or talkgroup. Other
radio wide options that apply to both Conventional and Trunking
operation are located on the RADIO WIDE OPTIONS screen (F4/F3/
F2). Conventional options are located on the CONVENTIONAL
RADIO WIDE OPTIONS screen (F4/F6/F2).
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.
DDB
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter or Scroll to Select Value.
ASTRO PORTABLE Model:
...CHANGE/VIEW:TRUNKING:WIDE OPTIONS
TRUNKING RADIO WIDE OPTIONS
---------------------------
Telephone Interconnect.......Half Duplex
ISW Window Adjust...................FF26
Auto Dial Holdoff (ms)..............1925
Emergency Blocked in Failsoft...Disabled
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP SMRTZN VOC EXIT
ENV OPT
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.
ASTRO MOBILE Model:
...CHANGE/VIEW:TRUNKING:WIDE OPTIONS
TRUNKING RADIO WIDE OPTIONS
---------------------------
Telephone Interconnect.......Half Duplex
ISW Window Adjust...................FF20
Auto Dial Holdoff (ms)..............2000
RF Modem........................Disabled
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP SMRTZN VOC EXIT
ENV OPT
187 Function Key Descriptions F2 - SMRTZN ENV (SmartZone Environment)This function will be visible only when a radio with the SmartZone software option has been read. Displays the screen where SmartZone operating environment parameters are defined. F3 - VOC OPT (Voice-On-Control Options)This function will be visible only when a radio with the Voice-On-Control option has been read. Displays the screen which allows you to specify options for Voice-On-Control sites. Field Definitions Telephone InterconnectThis option allows the radio to initiate and receive land-to-mobile telephone calls and specifies the type of interconnect. Note: Portable products that can be programmed by this RSS support half-duplex phone communication ONLY. ISW Window AdjustUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose a code or enter the code directly. The ISW Window Adjust value is a timing parameter that is used to fine-tune Trunking system performance. It controls the time for the launch of the ISW. Decreasing this value causes the ISW to launch earlier and increasing this value causes the ISW to launch later. The valid range of values is 0 (zero) to FFFF in increments of 1. Auto Dial Holdoff (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the amount of time the radio will wait after gaining access to the phone channel before a pre- queued phone number will be dialed. It ensures that the fixed end is ready for dialing to commence. Normally, the user waits for a dial tone, but in this case, the radio is dialing and cannot detect dial tone. Valid entries range from 0 (zero) to 6375 in the increments of 25 ms. RF ModemThis field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Radio Frequency Modem function of the radio. If RF Modem is enabled, the radio will be able to function only as an RF Modem (that is, for use with Trunking System Watch PC Software). When RF Modem is disabled, the radio will operate normally. Note: This feature must be Enabled for the radio to operate with System Watch. Half duplex Implies that communication can take place in one direction at a time only. Full duplex Permits communication in both directions simultaneously. ! Caution Do NOT modify this field unless you are a Motorola Field Technical Representative or unless you understand Trunking system timing and are absolutely certain that your modification is correct. Changing the ISW Window Adjust may actually degrade Trunking system performance.
188 Emergency Blocked In FailsoftThis field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Emergency Blocked In Failsoft option. When this option is enabled and the network is in the Failsoft condition, the radio will ignore any attempt to enter the Trunked Emergency Feature.