Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual

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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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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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...

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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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....