Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual
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MDC Call List TableFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, and then F4 twice to access this
screen.
This screen lists the Call IDs and text for each member of the call list.
The user can thus target a radio or set of radios when an individual or
group call has to be sent out. The ID entries in this table are stored in
the radio and made available to the user in Selective Call or Call Alert
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
F2 - ADD CALL IDAdds a Call ID.
F5 - DELETE CALL IDDeletes the highlighted Call ID. You will be prompted for confirmation
before the ID is actually deleted.
DFDD
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter or Scroll to Select Value.
ASTRO Model:
...CHANGE/VIEW:CONV:MDC:MDC CALL LIST
CALL LIST TABLE
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# Call ID Call Text # Call ID Call Text
-- ------- -------------- -- ------- ------------
1 ---- CALL 1
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP ADD DELETE EXIT
CALL ID CALL ID
280 Field Definitions Number (#)The system automatically assigns a number to the Call ID entry when the user adds an entry. Call IDEnter the four-digit (hexadecimal) MDC CALL ID comprised of hexadecimal digits A through F for this member of the call list. The Call ID is used to target a radio when an individual or group call has to be sent to that radio or set of radios. The valid range of values is 1 through FFFF. An MDC Call ID is either an Individual Call ID or a Group Call ID. The RSS interprets entries as follows: rA Call ID which begins with the hexadecimal digit “E” is considered a Group ID. IDs of the form “Exxx” (where x implies any hexadecimal digit) should therefore be avoided for Individual/Primary ID specification. rA Call ID beginning with a digit other than “E” is treated as an Individual ID. The number of characters for the ID alias labelled Call Text is automatically determined according to the display capability of the radio. Note: The hexadecimal digit ‘F’ serves as a wild card, so it can be strategically placed in a Call ID to make it match other Call IDs, thus creating the effect of a group ID. “FFFF” for instance would specify all radios in the system. Call TextEnter the alphanumeric name for this Call ID. This name will appear on the radio display for the sake of convenience.
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MDC Repeater IDFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F4 and then F5 to access this
screen.
This screen allows you to view and change values for the MDC
Repeater ID’s to be used with RAC. For Conventional personalities,
RAC must enabled on a personality-by-personality basis and the
correct options must be selected for each personality.
Note: When setting up MDC Repeater IDs, make sure that the
MDC Repeater ID list is properly filled out.
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
F2 - ADD IDAdds a Repeater ID entry and its associated index into the Repeater ID
list. The maximum number of entries is 16.
F5 - DELETE IDDeletes the highlighted Repeater ID. You will be prompted for
confirmation before the ID is actually deleted.
Field Definitions
# (Number)This column holds the index number of each Repeater ID.
Repeater IDUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose the numerical ID for each
Repeater or enter a value directly. Valid entries range from 0001 to
9999 in increments of 1.
DFDE
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter ID (Only 0-9 Digits Allowed).
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONV:MDC:RPTR ID
MDC REPEATER ID
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# Repeater ID # Repeater ID
-- ----------- -- -----------
1 0001
2 0001
3 0002
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP ADD DELETE EXIT
ID ID
282
ASTRO MenuFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6 and then F5 to access this screen.
This screen allows you to navigate through the ASTRO edit screens.
The options in these menus pertain only to ASTRO radio 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.
Function Key Descriptions
F2 - ASTRO OPTIONSBrings up a screen where you can edit options relating to all ASTRO
channels.
F3 - ASTRO SYSTEMSBrings up a screen where you can configure the radio to work with
various ASTRO systems.
F4 - CALL LISTBrings up a screen where you can add, define, and delete call IDs to be
used when addressing an individual radio or a group of radios.
F5 - DATA PERIPH
(ASTRO Data Peripheral)This selection will be visible for Mobiles only. Brings up a screen where
you can view and edit all the ASTRO Mobile Data Peripheral options
including RS-232 Packet Data Interface options.
F6 - TLK GP LISTThis selection will be visible only for radios equipped with CAI digital
operation. Selecting F6 will bring up a screen where you can configure
ASTRO Conventional Talkgroup Lists.
DFEMOTOROLA Radio Service Software Select Function F1 - F10.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONV:ASTRO
ASTRO CONFIGURATION MENU
------------------------
F1 - HELP
F2 - ASTRO Radio Wide Configuration
F3 - ASTRO Systems
F4 - ASTRO Call List Data
F5 - ASTRO Data Peripheral
F6 - ASTRO Conventional Talkgroups
F7 -
F8 -
F9 -
F10 - EXIT, Return to Conventional Menu
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP ASTRO ASTRO CALL DATA TLK GP EXIT
OPTIONS SYSTEMS LIST PERIPH LIST
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ASTRO Radio Wide
OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5 and then F2 to access this
screen.
Portables Only
Mobiles Only
This screen allows you to change and view the additional radio wide
parameters which pertain to an ASTRO Radio. The various settings
selected on this screen will affect the ASTRO channels of all radios set up
under any ASTRO 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.
DFEBMOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter or Scroll to Select Value.
ASTRO PORTABLE Model:
...CONV:ASTRO:ASTRO RADIO WIDE
ASTRO RADIO WIDE
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Data Frame Sync Seek Period (ms).... 750
Data Tx Long Random Range (ms)......2000
Data Tx Resp Random Range (ms)......1000
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP EXIT
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter or Scroll to Select Value.
ASTRO MOBILE Model:
...CONV:ASTRO:ASTRO RADIO WIDE
ASTRO RADIO WIDE
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Max CAI Data Tx Attempts.............. 4 Num Data Group ID
Talk Inhibit Tone................Enabled
Max CAI Packet Size..................512 1 1
CAI Data Response Timer (ms)........3300 2 1
CAI Data Min Response Timer (ms).....700 3 1
Data Frame Sync Seek Period (ms).....750 4 1
Data Tx Short Random Range (ms).......50 5 1
Data Tx Long Random Range (ms)......2000 6 1
Data Tx Resp Random Range (ms)......1000 7 1
8 1
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP EXIT
284 Field Definitions Max CAI Data Tx AttemptsThis field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Maximum Transmit Attempts per Common Air Interface (CAI) Data Packet or enter a value directly. If the radio fails to receive a positive acknowledgment to a confirmed packet transmission, it will attempt to re-send the confirmed CAI data packet. This field determines the maximum number of times (including the initial attempt) that the radio will retry a confirmed CAI data packet without receiving a positive CAI response before aborting. The valid range is 2 to 10. Max CAI Packet SizeThis field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the maximum Common Air Interface (CAI) Data Packet size. The value in this field determines the maximum number of bytes that can be transported in a single CAI data packet. The valid range of values is 16 to 512 in increments of 16. Talk Inhibit ToneThis field will be visible for radios equipped with Data Peripheral only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Talk Inhibit Tone feature. The Talk Inhibit Tone is used to alert the user of a collision between voice and data transmissions. When this field is enabled, the radio will sound the inhibit tone any time the user presses the PTT while the radio is already engaged in transmitting a data packet. This tone will last for the duration of the data packet. CAI Data Response Timer (ms)This field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Common Air Interface (CAI) Response Timer value or enter a value directly. This timer determines how long the radio will wait for a CAI response before re-trying a confirmed CAI data packet transmission. Timer values may range from 100 to 5000 ms in 100-ms increments. CAI Data Min Response Timer (ms)This field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available Common Air Interface (CAI) Data Minimum Response Timer values. The value may also be entered directly. This timer defines the minimum idle time required over the air to allow a confirmed CAI response to be sent across the RF channel. This parameter should be slightly greater than the data throughput delay from the RNC (the data controller) to the radio. Timer values may range from 50 to 2000 ms in 50-ms increments. Note: This parameter should NOT be changed without first verifying the particular throughput of your system. Data Frame Sync Seek Period (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Data Frame Sync Seek Period (FSSP) value. This is the time period for which the radio will “listen” for a Frame Sync Sequence. The presence of the Frame Sync Sequence indicates that there is activity on the channel. If no Frame Sync Sequence is detected within this time period, the radio will assume that the channel is idle and transmit the next packet queued for transmission.
285 This value should be set to the maximum over-the-air data packet duration. For instance, for a maximum CAI packet size of 512 bytes, the value should be set to 750 ms. The value for Data FSSP may range from 0 to 5000 ms in 50-ms increments. Note: For proper operation on a channel with ASTRO voice present, this field should be set to no shorter than 200 ms due to the ASTRO voice frame size. For more details on data channel access operation, refer to the APCO 25 Common Air Interface Operational Description for Conventional Channel. Data Tx Short Random Range (ms)This field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Data Tx Short Random Range value or enter a value directly. Before the radio can transmit a data packet, it must check the channel status to verify that the channel is clear. The data channel access process checks this status on a random basis. This timer represents the MAXIMUM time that the radio will wait after it has received the FIRST qualified Frame Sync Sequence to check status. Increasing this value reduces the potential of collision with other radios attempting to transmit data (seize the channel), but it also increases the channel access delay. This value may range from 50 to 500 ms in 50-ms increments. Note: For more details on data channel access operation, refer to the APCO 25 Common Air Interface Operational Description for Conventional Channels. Data Tx Long Random Range (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Data Tx Long Random Range value. This value may also be entered directly. This field indicates the upper bound of the uniform random range for the back off delay period after the radio senses a busy channel status symbol for normal Tx messages. Before the radio can transmit a data packet, it must check the channel status to verify that the channel is clear. The data channel access process checks this status on a random basis. If the Common Air Interface (CAI) data packet to be transmitted is other than an acknowledgment, this timer represents the MAXIMUM time that the radio will wait after it detects a BUSY Channel Status Symbol to re-check the Channel Status Symbols for permission to transmit. This value may range from 50 to 5000 ms in 50-ms increments. Note: For more details on data channel access operation, refer to the APCO 25 Common Air Interface Operational Description for Conventional Channels. Data Tx Resp Random Range (ms)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Data Tx Response Random Range value. This value may also be entered directly. Before the radio can transmit a data packet, it must check the channel status to verify that the channel is clear. The data channel access process checks this status on a random basis.
286If the Common Air Interface (CAI) data packet to be transmitted is an acknowledgment, this timer represents the MAXIMUM time that the radio will wait after it detects a BUSY Channel Status Symbol to re- check the Channel Status Symbols for permission to transmit. This value may range from 50 to 1000 ms in 50-ms increments. Increasing this value reduces the potential of collision with other radios attempting to transmit data (seize the channel), but it also increases channel access delay. Note: For more details on data channel access operation, refer to the APCO 25 Common Air Interface Operational Description for Conventional Channels. Data Group IDThis field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Common Air Interface (CAI) Data Group ID value. This value may also be entered directly. The CAI Data Group ID associates the radio with a specific group for group addressing of data messages. This ID is used only for address decoding on data receive. When data is being transmitted by the radio, the Data Group ID is NOT used. A radio can be a member of up to 8 groups. Values for this ID may range from 10,000,000 to 16,777,214.
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ASTRO SystemsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5 and then F3 to access this
screen.
This screen allows you to change and view ASTRO system parameters.
The fields shown on the screen are only for the system shown. 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
F2 - ADD SYSAdds an ASTRO system.
F3 - PREV SYSAccesses the previous ASTRO system.
F4 - NEXT SYSAccesses the next ASTRO system.
F5 - DELETE SYSDeletes the current ASTRO system. You will be prompted for
confirmation before the system is actually deleted.
F7 - SOFT IDThis function will be visible only if the Soft ID option was purchased for the
current radio. Brings up a screen where you can edit Soft ID parameters.
F9 - MORE OPTIONSBrings up a screen where you can view and edit additional ASTRO
options.
DFEC
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONV:ASTRO:SYSTEMS
ASTRO System.................1
ASTRO SYSTEMS
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Emergency.................Enabled
Individual ID...................1 Emergency Type.........Alarm Only
Acknowledge Alert Tone.. Enabled
Talkgroup ID....................1
Scan Signal Time (ms)........30.0 Revert Table
Scan Voice Detect Time (ms)...400 ------------
Preamble Length (ms)...........80 Num Zone Channel
Status....................Enabled --- ---- -------
Status Request..........Disabled 1 1 1
Message..................Disabled 2 1 1
3 1 1
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP ADD PREV NEXT DELETE SOFT MORE EXIT
SYS SYS SYS SYS ID OPTIONS
288 Field Definitions ASTRO SystemUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available ASTRO systems. Alternately, the F3/F4 functions keys can be used to navigate through the available systems. Individual IDThis field displays the Individual ID for the current ASTRO system. This ID is unique to each radio in the system. Talkgroup IDThis field will not be visible for radios equipped with CAI Digital Operation. This is the Talkgroup ID associated with the ASTRO system. This ID is used for Select Calls to a talkgroup as well as partitioning many radios into similar talkgroups. Scan Signal Time (ms)This field will not be visible for radios equipped with CAI Digital Operation. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection or enter a value directly. Scan Signal Time is the time that scan will wait on an ASTRO channel for a signal before moving on to the next scan channel. Scan Voice Detect Time (ms)This field will not be visible for radios equipped with CAI Digital Operation. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection or enter a value directly. This is the time that scan will wait on an ASTRO Channel after a signal is detected. This timer is used to qualify the signal with voice or data and the correct ID or talkgroup match. Preamble LengthUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available Preamble Length values, or enter the value directly. This field is the minimum number of ASTRO bit sync preamble bits sent at the beginning of all ASTRO transmissions from the radio for ASTRO Conventional Systems. The valid range of values is 0 to 255. The factory default is 80. StatusUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this option. If this feature is enabled, the user will be able to select and transmit a specific status from a list programmed into the radio. This field must be enabled for the Status Request field in this screen to be visible. If this field is set to disabled, the user will not be able to select and transmit a status from the list programmed into the radio. Status RequestThis field will not be visible unless the Status field on this screen is set to Enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this option. If this feature is enabled, the radio will respond to a remote status interrogation with the last attempted status. MessageUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this option. If this feature is enabled, the user can select and transmit a specific message from a list programmed in the radio. EmergencyThis field indicates whether or not Emergency operation is enabled for this ASTRO system.