Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual
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159 Priority 1 Type & Priority 2 TypeThis field is visible only if the Scan Type field is set to Conventional or Priority Monitor. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the type of Priority Scan the radio will use from among the following: Priority 1 MemberThis field is visible only when the Priority 1 Type field is set to Fixed or OP/ SEL. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Scan member which has First Priority in scan selection. The channel number may also be entered directly. When assigned, the Priority 1 Member is typically Member 1 in the Scan List. Select None for no First Priority channel. Note: The member selections for Priority 1 Member and Priority 2 Member must be different. Priority 2 MemberThis field is visible only when the Priority 2 Type field is set to Fixed or OP/ SEL. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Scan Member which has Second Priority in scan selection. Select None for no Second Priority channel. Note: The member selections for Priority 1 Member and Priority 2 Member must be different. Non-Priority MembersUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the non-priority scan type from among the following: Selected ChanThe radio will use the last selected channel as the Priority Member. First priority and second priority may not both refer to the selected channel. Fixed The radio uses a selected member of the scan list, set from the RSS, as the Priority Channel. This member is fixed and cannot be programmed from the radio. OP/SEL (Operator Selectable)The radio uses a selected member of the scan list as the Priority Channel. The user must select the member of the scan list to be used as the priority member. This member can be programmed both from the RSS and the radio. Disabled No Priority Channel will be allowed. Fixed The radio uses a selected member of the scan list configured from the RSS as the non-priority channel. This member is fixed in that it can be programmed from the RSS but not from the radio. OP/SEL (Operator Selectable)The radio uses a selected member of the scan list as the non-priority member. This member can be programmed from both the RSS and the radio.
160 Designated Tx MemUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Designated Transmit Talkback channel for scan operation. For Conventional scan lists, this may be the number of the scan member which will serve as the designated transmit channel during scan operation. Enter the number of the scan member to have a fixed channel. This channel may NOT be a receive-only channel. The other options are: Note: If the channel is a receive-only channel, the radio will issue a warning to inform you that transmission is not possible. ZnUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Zone (or System) for this member of the scan list. The Zone (System) name from the ZONE/ CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8) will be shown to the right. ChnUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Channel (or Subfleet) for this member of the scan list. The Zone (System) name from the ZONE/ CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8) will be shown to the right. Note: If the field displays “???”, an invalid channel condition exists. Selected Chan The radio will transmit on the last channel selected by the user. Talkback The radio will transmit on the same channel that the scanner stopped on.
161
Radio Wide Scan
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F5 and then F8 to access this
screen.
This screen is used to customize the Channel Scan feature for specific
applications. Options and parameters that affect Radio wide,
Conventional and Trunking operations are available. 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
Nuisance Mode DeleteUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. The
Nuisance Mode Delete setting allows the user to temporarily delete
from the scan list all non-priority channels that are constantly busy.
Such activity may cause the radio to be constantly locked onto a
channel.
Note: A channel deleted using this option will remain deleted
until scan is turned off. When scan is turned on, all channels
that were previously deleted will be replaced.
Priority Scan AlertUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. If this
option is enabled, the radio will audibly alert you in one of two ways
described below when it unmutes on a priority channel while
scanning:
rOne beep is generated for the priority talkgroup/subfleet in a
Trunked scan list or for the first priority channel in a
Conventional scan list.
rTwo beeps are generated for the second priority channel in a
Conventional scan list.
Rx/Tx Hold Time (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the amount of time the radio
will remain on a channel after a message has been received/
transmitted before it begins scanning again. Valid entries range from
0 (zero) to 255 seconds in one-second increments.
DCEHMOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:SCAN:OPTIONS
SCAN OPTIONS
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RADIO WIDE CONVENTIONAL
---------- ------------
Nuisance Mode Delete.......Enabled Carrier Detect Required....Enabled
Priority Scan Alert........Enabled Priority Chan Marking..... Enabled
Rx/Tx Hold Time (sec)............3 Monitor Hold Time (sec)..........6
HUB Suspends Scan..........Enabled Time Between Pri Samples (ms).6325
TRUNKING
--------
Failsoft Hold Time (sec).........6
System Search Time (sec).........1
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP EXIT
162 HUB Suspends ScanUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable HUB Suspends Scan which determines whether or not scan operation will be suspended while the microphone is removed from the hang-up box. This will allow the user to complete a conversation while scan is suspended. For Portables, this option is applicable only when a Vehicular Adapter is used. Carrier Detect RequiredUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. When this option is enabled, the radio will stop scanning and operate on the priority channels based on carrier squelch detect. But it will unmute only on the standard signalling conditions programmed for that channel. Priority Chan MarkingUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. When this option is enabled and the radio is in Priority Scan mode, the radio checks the channel for activity and proper PL. If the channel has Carrier but the wrong PL or no PL, the channel is marked so that the radio will not check a second time for the proper PL. The radio will not unmute on this channel until carrier is dropped. This is done to eliminate time spent checking for proper PL and thus minimize audio holes. Note: Care should be exercised in using this feature. There is the possibility that messages could be missed especially if long repeater hangtimes are used. Time Between Pri Samples (ms)This field represents the time interval that the radio waits between taking samples of the priority channel in the scan list. This value is only applicable during conventional priority scanning. The range is from 250ms to 6375 ms in increments of 25 ms. The factory default is 500 ms for Portables and 550 ms for mobiles. Monitor Hold Time (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Monitor Hold Time. Scan Monitor Hold time is the time the radio remains on a designated transmit conventional channel during scan after the monitor button has been released. Valid entries range from 0 (zero) to 255 seconds in one-second increments. Failsoft Hold Time (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Trunking Failsoft Activity Time. This value determines how long the radio will stay unmuted on a failsoft channel if failsoft is found while in talkgroup scan. Valid values range from 1 to 255 seconds in one-second increments. You may also select Disabled. System Search Time (sec)This timer applies only to systems which do not employ the scan marker feature. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired Trunk Activity Search Time. This timer determines how long the radio will stay on the control channel searching for voice activity before scanning the next system. Valid entries range from 0 (zero) to 255 seconds in one-second increments.
163
Radio Wide Display
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 and then F6 to access this screen.
This screen can be accessed only for radios that have a display. This screen
permits modifications to display options to customize the radio to
specific user applications. The features and options shown here apply
to all systems and personalities.
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
F7 - PTT IDBrings up a screen from which you can program parameters associated
with the Digital ID display feature.
Field Definitions
Text JustificationUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select either left or right Text
Justification. This option applies to Channel and Zone names, Phone
aliases, Private Call List aliases, Call Alert aliases, Status aliases and
Message aliases that appear on the radio’s display.
Channel Text SizeUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Channel (Subfleet) Text
Size. The Channel Text size will vary inversely with the Zone (System)
Text size since both must be displayed at the same time. Valid entries
range from 1 to 14 characters in length depending on the radio model.
Zone Text SizeThis is a read-only field. The value in this field is automatically
calculated based on the value you specified in the Channel Text field.
This is because both must Channel and Zone Text must be displayed
at the same time. Valid entries are 0 (zero) to 13 characters in length
depending on the radio model.
DCF
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter or Scroll to Select Value.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:DISP DATA
RADIO WIDE DISPLAY OPTIONS
--------------------------
Text Justification.............Left Alt Display Time (ms).........1000
Channel Text Size.................3 Temp Msg Display Time (ms)....1000
Zone Text Size....................5 Display Light Time (ms).........15
Slow Scroll Delay (ms).........1000 Auto Light.................Enabled
Fast Scroll Delay (ms)..........250 Emergency Receive..........Enabled
Slow Scroll Count.................3 Display Sys/Sub...........Disabled
Save Dim State.............Disabled
Talkgroup Radio Lock ................Enabled
Display On Mode Change....Disabled Mandatory Password.......Disabled
Display On Receive........Disabled Max Password Length.............8
Display On PTT............Disabled Password.........................
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP PTT EXIT
ID
164 Slow Scroll Delay (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Slow Scroll Delay, the rate at which the display will slow scroll through a list before it begins to fast scroll. Valid entries range from 250 to 6250 ms in 250-ms increments. Note: The Slow Scroll Rate should be greater than or equal to Fast Scroll Rate but less than or equal to 6250 (that is, 250
165 feature has been enabled on the ASTRO Conventional Talkgroups screen (F4/F6/F5/F6). then the Talkgroup Alias will be displayed. Otherwise, the Talkgroup ID will be displayed. Note: This field is only visible for radios equipped with CAI (Common Air Interface) Digital Operation. Enabling this field will take precedence over the setting of the Display On Mode Change field on the More Multikey Parameters screen (F4/ F3/F2/F6/F6). The factory default is Disabled. Alt Display Time (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the length of time that an alternate message will be displayed. Valid entries range from 250 to 6250 ms in 250-ms increments. Temp Msg Display Time (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the length of time that a temporary message will be displayed. Valid entries range from 250 to 6250 ms in 250-ms increments. Display Light Time (sec)This field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to specify the Display Light Time and/or the Rotary Light Time (for XTS 3000 models only). You can also enter a value directly. For ASTRO SABER radios, this is the duration for which the radio display will be illuminated. For ASTRO XTS 3000 models, the Rotary Light Time (F4/F3/F2/F9) will be automatically adjusted to match the selection for Display Light Time. Valid entries range from five to 60 seconds in five-second increments. A value of Infinite is also available (that is, the light will remain on until the Light button is pressed again.
166 Auto LightThis field will be visible for Portables only. If this feature is enabled, the display will light up each time a button or key is pressed (except for PTT). For ASTRO XTS 3000 models, the Auto Rotary Light (F4/F3/F2/ F9) will be automatically adjusted to match your selection for this Auto Light. This in effect results in synchronized behavior between the display light and the XTS 3000 Rotary knob lighting. The light will time out and again automatically shut off based on the setting of the associated Light Time feature. Emergency ReceiveThis feature is not compatible with Silent Emergency. To enable the Emergency Receive feature on this screen, Silent Alarm must be disabled (F4/ F3/F2/F7). Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Emergency Receive Display option. If this feature is enabled, the radio display will alternate between Emergency Receive and the current channel when it unmutes on an emergency call. For six-character display models, “EMGRCV” will be displayed. Note: Emergency must be enabled on each Conventional MDC SYSTEMS screen (F4/F6/F4/F3), Conventional ASTRO SYSTEMS screen (F4/F6/F5/F3), and/or EMERGENCY DATA CONFIGURATION screen (F4/F4/F4/F8) if your radio supports the emergency feature. Display Sys/SubThis field is applicable to Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable Sys/Sub mnemonics to be displayed on the radio menu instead of Zone/Chan. This feature permits customization of Trunking applications to minimize user training. Radio LockThis field is visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature.When this field is enabled, the user will be required to enter the Radio Lock Password on power-up before using the radio. For Secure hardware equipped radios, this password must be 6 to 8 characters in length. Mandatory PasswordThis field is visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. When this field is enabled, the user must enter a password each time the radio is turned on. If this option is disabled, the user may avoid entering a password by changing it to NULL. (Refer to the Radio Operator’s Manual for details.) Maximum Password LengthThis field will be visible for Portables only and if the Radio Lock field on this screen is set to Enabled. This is the maximum length of a password for the radio. The radio uses this value only when the password function is enabled on the menu. Valid entries range from 1 to 8 characters. PasswordThis field will be visible for Portables only and if the Radio Lock field on this screen is set to Enabled. Enter the numeric password directly. The password is the numeric value which must be entered when the radio is turned on (if the Radio Lock feature on this screen is enabled).
167
PTT-ID Display
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F6 and then F7 to access this
screen.
This screen permits modifications to display options to customize the
radio to specific user applications. The features and options shown
here apply to all systems and personalities.
Field Definitions
ID DisplayUse the UP/DOWN arrows to enable/disable ID Display. If this feature
is enabled, alphanumeric text (ID) uniquely identifying the
transmitting radio will appear on the radio display.
Scan ID DisplayUse the UP/DOWN arrows to enable/disable Scan ID Display. If this
feature is enabled, alphanumeric text (ID) uniquely identifying the
active radio on a channel will appear on the radio display while
scanning.
End of Voice Timer (sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrows, or directly enter the desired value. This
field is used to set the time period that the PTT-ID will be displayed
after a transmission is received and has been terminated. The valid
range is 0 (zero) to 7 seconds.
Manual Channel Change Timer
(sec)Use the UP/DOWN arrows, or enter the desired value directly. This
field is used to set the time period that the PTT-ID is inhibited after a
manual change of the channel. The valid range is 0 (zero) to 7 seconds.
Number of Prefix CharactersThis is the number of prefix characters for the incoming IDs associated
with PTT-ID, Emergency and Call Alert messages from the from the
calling party. The number of prefix characters are as follows: 1 to 6
characters (ASTRO Mobiles), 1 to 6 characters (ASTRO SABER models),
and 1 to 4 characters (ASTRO XTS 3000 models).
PrefixEnter the ID type prefix is what is displayed prior to the ID number.
The ID type prefix can be up to 6 alphanumeric characters. This is
determined by the Number of Prefix Characters field.Valid choices are
CA for Call Alert, EM (for Emergency) and ID (for Identification).
DCFGMOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter or Scroll to Select Value.
ASTRO Model:
...CONFIG:DISP DATA:PTT ID DISPLAY
PTT-ID DISPLAY OPTIONS
----------------------
Prefix
ID Display..................Enabled
Scan ID Display............Disabled ID ID
End of Voice Timer (sec)..........0 Emergency EM
Manual Channel Change Timer (sec).1 Call Alert CA
Number of Prefix Characters.......4
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP EXIT
168
Alarm Options
(Mobiles Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, and then F7 to access this screen.
Mobiles Only
The ALARM OPTIONS screen is used to program and enable/disable
Horn and Light features. 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
Horn and LightsUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the radio’s Horn and
Lights Alarm.
Permanent Horn & LightsThis field will be visible only if the Horn and Lights option is enabled. Use
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this option. If this feature
is enabled, there will be no repetitive Horn and Lights display and the
radio will power up with alarm armed.
Two Alarm OptionThis field will be visible only if the Horn and Lights option is enabled. Use
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. If this feature
is enabled, two alarms (Horn and Lights) are activated when the alarm
is triggered. If this feature is disabled, only one alarm (Horns or Lights)
will be activated when the alarm is triggered. The Alarm Type field
determines which alarm is used. There is no menu on the radio that
will allow the user to choose between different alarm types.
Alarm TypeThis field will be visible only when the Two-Alarm feature is Disabled. Use
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose from the following options:
Alarm Rearm OptionThis field will be visible only if the Horn and Lights option is enabled. Use
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this option. If this option
is enabled, Horn and Lights will remain armed even after the user
responds to a call. In this case, the only way to disarm Horn and Lights
DCG
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONFIG:ALARM OPTIONS
ALARM OPTIONS
-------------
Horn And Lights.............Enabled
Permanent Horn & Lights....Enabled
Two Alarm Option...........Disabled
Alarm Type..................Lights
Alarm Rearm Option......... Enabled
Ext Alarm Delay (Sec).............7
Horn Duration (Sec)...............4
Lights Duration (Sec)............60
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP EXIT
Horn The horn alone is turned on when the alarm is activated.
Lights The lights alone are turned on when the alarm is activated.