Barrett 2090 Specification sheet

BCM20900/04
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Barrett 2090 Compliance .............................................................................................................. 8
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 8
FCC RF Exposure Warning .................................................................................................. 9
FCC Modulation Modes ........................................................................................................ 9
Industry Canada Modulation Modes .................................................................................... 9
About this Operating and Installation Manual .......................................................................... 10
Icons and Standards ........................................................................................................... 10
Scroll keys ............................................................................................................. 10
Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................................ 10
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 12
Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 13
User Controls ....................................................................................................................... 13
2090 Front Panel Description ................................................................................ 13
Using the Handset ................................................................................................. 14
Keypad .................................................................................................................. 16
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad ....................................................... 18
2090 Transceiver Rear Panel Description ............................................................ 20
Switching on the Transceiver ............................................................................................ 21
Switching on the Transceiver – Without a PIN ...................................................... 21
Switching on the Transceiver – With a PIN ........................................................... 21
Switching Off the Transceiver ............................................................................... 21
Display .................................................................................................................................. 22
Receive Mode ....................................................................................................... 22
Transmit Mode ...................................................................................................... 23
Secure Mode ......................................................................................................... 24
Channel Attributes ................................................................................................. 25
Adjusting the Audio Volume .............................................................................................. 26
Selecting a Channel ............................................................................................................ 26
Using Channel Up/Down Keys .............................................................................. 26
Direct Channel Number Entry ............................................................................... 27
Barrett Selective Calling System ....................................................................................... 28
General ................................................................................................................................. 28
International .......................................................................................................... 28
OEM 1 ................................................................................................................... 28
CCIR ..................................................................................................................... 28
ALE FED STD 188 / MIL STD 188-141B (option) ................................................. 28
Selective Call –“Selcall” ........................................................................................ 29
Selective Call “Telcall” ........................................................................................... 29
Special Notes When Using OEM 1 Selective Call Protocol .................................. 29
More Selective Calling Information ................................................................................... 30
Selcall Self IDs ...................................................................................................... 30
Selcall Decode ...................................................................................................... 30
Selcall Transmit ..................................................................................................... 30
Default Self IDs ..................................................................................................... 31
Setting Default Self IDs ......................................................................... 31
Detaching an ID From the Default Self IDs ........................................... 32
Contacting Another Station - Using Selective Call “Selcall” and Telcall ................ 34
Entering Station IDs and Using the Address and Telephone Books ..................... 34
When Asked to Enter a Station ID:- ...................................................... 34

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Changing Self IDs During a Call ........................................................... 36
When Asked to Enter a Telephone Number:- ....................................... 39
Checking for the Best Channel to Use Between Two Stations - Beacon Call....... 40
Sending a Beacon Call ......................................................................... 40
Receiving a Beacon Call ....................................................................... 41
Sending a Selcall .................................................................................................. 41
Receiving a Selcall ................................................................................................ 42
Receiving a Selcall Directed to Your Transceiver ................................. 42
Receiving All Calls, Group Calls and Sub-group Calls ......................... 43
“All call” ................................................................................. 44
“Group call” ........................................................................... 44
“Sub-group call” .................................................................... 44
Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 45
Receiving an Emergency Call ............................................................... 45
Direct Dial Telephone Calls - Telcalls ................................................................... 46
Making a Direct Dial Telephone Call - Sending a Telcall ...................... 46
Last Number Redial .............................................................................. 47
Hang Up Call ......................................................................................... 48
Preset/Predialled (Abbreviated Number) Telephone Calls ................... 49
Preset (Abbreviated) Selcall Numbering ............................... 50
Fixed and Preset Address Book Entries ............................................... 51
Fixed Address Book Entry .................................................... 51
Preset Address Book Entry ................................................... 52
Call History .......................................................................................................................... 53
Erasing Calls From History ................................................................................... 53
Scanning Channels ............................................................................................................. 55
Selcall Scan .......................................................................................................... 55
Signal Strength Scan (SSL Scan) ......................................................................... 55
Voice (Syllabic) Scan ............................................................................................ 55
Selecting a Scan Table ......................................................................................... 56
Initiating Scan ........................................................................................................ 56
Clarifier ................................................................................................................................. 57
Noise Reduction Selection ................................................................................................. 58
Mute (Squelch) Selection .................................................................................................... 59
Mode Selection .................................................................................................................... 60
Tune ...................................................................................................................................... 60
Advanced Selective Call Functions ................................................................................... 61
Requesting Another Station’s GPS Position ......................................................... 61
Sending Your GPS Position to Another Station .................................................... 63
Text Messaging – “Pagecall”, “SMS” .................................................................... 65
Sending a “Pagecall” “SMS” ................................................................. 65
Receiving a “Pagecall” “SMS” ............................................................... 67
Special Characters in a Pagecall .......................................................... 68
Remote Station Operational Status – “Statcall” .................................................... 70
Requesting Another Stations Status ..................................................... 70
Person to Person(s) Secure Call ........................................................................... 72
Tuning the Receiver ............................................................................................................ 73
Scanning With the Tunable Receiver ................................................................................ 74
Setting up Scan Frequencies ................................................................................ 74
Start Receiver Scanning ....................................................................................... 75
Menu Functions ........................................................................................................................... 76
Menus ................................................................................................................................... 76

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Standard Menu .................................................................................................................... 77
Identification ........................................................................................................................ 77
Display Options ................................................................................................................... 79
Backlight Level ...................................................................................................... 79
Backlight Timeout .................................................................................................. 80
Call History .......................................................................................................................... 81
New Call ................................................................................................................ 81
Inbox ..................................................................................................................... 81
Outbox ................................................................................................................... 82
Address Books .................................................................................................................... 84
Selcall ID Book – Add a New Entry ....................................................................... 84
Selcall ID Book – Edit an Entry ............................................................................. 87
Selcall ID Book – Erase an Entry .......................................................................... 89
Phone Book - Add a New Entry ............................................................................ 91
Phone Book - Edit an Entry ................................................................................... 93
Phone Book - Erasing an Entry ............................................................................. 95
ALE Autofill Book .................................................................................................. 97
ALE Autofill Book – Reassign an Entry ................................................................. 98
ALE Autofill Book – Erase an Entry ..................................................................... 100
Audio Scrambler ................................................................................................................ 101
To Enable Scrambled Mode ................................................................................ 102
To Disable Scrambled Mode ............................................................................... 102
Antenna Select .................................................................................................................. 103
Protected Menu ................................................................................................................. 104
General ............................................................................................................................... 104
Microphone Up/Down Keys ................................................................................. 104
Transmit “Over Beep” .......................................................................................... 105
Transmit Timeout ................................................................................................ 106
Channel Labels ................................................................................................... 107
Edit Labels .......................................................................................... 107
Delete a Label ..................................................................................... 108
Add an Entry ....................................................................................... 109
Setting the Clock ................................................................................................. 110
Setting the Date .................................................................................................. 111
B.I.T.E. Test ........................................................................................................ 112
Option Installation ............................................................................................... 113
Secure Call Code ................................................................................................ 114
Security Level ...................................................................................................... 115
Upload Pack ........................................................................................................ 116
Internal Modem ................................................................................................... 117
Scan Tables ....................................................................................................................... 119
Adding Channels to a Scan Table ....................................................................... 119
Editing Channels in a Scan Table ....................................................................... 120
Erasing Entries in a Scan Table .......................................................................... 121
Changing Scan Table Labels .............................................................................. 123
Scan Settings ..................................................................................................................... 125
Scan Rate ........................................................................................................... 125
Scan Dwell .......................................................................................................... 126
Scan Resume Time ............................................................................................. 127
Scan Table Select ............................................................................................... 128
Mute Settings ..................................................................................................................... 129
Syllabic Mute Sensitivity ...................................................................................... 129
Signal Strength Mute Level ................................................................................. 130

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Selcall Settings .................................................................................................................. 131
Self IDs ................................................................................................................ 131
Adding Self IDs ................................................................................... 131
Modifying Self IDs ............................................................................... 133
Deleting Self IDs ................................................................................. 135
Selcall INT 1 – Setting Default International 4 Digit Selcall Self ID ..................... 137
Selcall INT 2 – Setting Default International 6 Digit Selcall Self ID ..................... 137
Selcall OEM 1 – Setting Default OEM 4 Digit Selcall Self ID .............................. 137
Selcall OEM 2 – Setting Default OEM 6 Digit Selcall Self ID .............................. 138
Selcall Alarm ....................................................................................................... 139
Selcall Transmit Tones Audio Level .................................................................... 140
Selcall Pre-amble Length Setting ........................................................................ 141
TXCVR Lock ....................................................................................................... 142
OEM Privacy key ................................................................................................. 144
Audio Settings ................................................................................................................... 145
Audio Bandwidth ................................................................................................. 145
“Beep” Volume Level ........................................................................................... 146
Receiver Audio Path Configuration ..................................................................... 147
Transmitter Audio Path Configuration ................................................................. 148
Line Audio ........................................................................................................... 149
Noise Reduction .................................................................................................. 150
RF Settings ........................................................................................................................ 151
Optional IF Filter Enable ..................................................................................... 151
Receiver Pre-amplifier ......................................................................................... 152
Clarifier Range .................................................................................................... 153
Noise Blanker Threshold ..................................................................................... 154
AGC Hang ........................................................................................................... 155
I/O Settings ........................................................................................................................ 156
RS-232 Out ......................................................................................................... 156
External Alarm ..................................................................................................... 157
Antenna type ....................................................................................................... 158
GPS Receiver Enable ......................................................................................... 160
Line Output Level Adjust ..................................................................................... 161
Line Input Level Adjust ........................................................................................ 162
Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) (Option) ....................................................................... 163
ALE System Overview ........................................................................................ 163
Operation Overview ............................................................................................ 163
To Commence Scanning ..................................................................................... 164
Linking to Another Station in an ALE Network .................................................... 165
Making a Netcall .................................................................................................. 168
Sending an ALE Text Message to Another Station in an ALE Network .............. 171
Telephone Call to ALE Stations with Telephone Interconnect Facilities ............. 176
Selecting ALE Station IDs ................................................................................... 180
Receiving an ALE Call ........................................................................................ 181
Receiving an ALE Message ................................................................................ 184
Receiving an ALE Telephone Call ...................................................................... 186
Receiving an ALE Netcall .................................................................................... 188
Closing Individual ALE links ................................................................................ 190
Closing all ALE Links .......................................................................................... 192
Remote Station Closes the ALE Link .................................................................. 193
Combined ALE / Selective Call Capability ...................................................................... 194
Overview ............................................................................................................. 194

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To Commence Scanning ..................................................................................... 194
Transmitting an ALE Call .................................................................................... 195
Receiving an ALE Call ........................................................................................ 195
Receiving and Transmitting a Selective Call (Selcall) ......................................... 195
ALE Configuration Menus ................................................................................................ 196
ALE State ............................................................................................................ 196
ALE Autofill .......................................................................................................... 197
ALE Scan List ...................................................................................................... 198
Auto Transmit ...................................................................................................... 199
Transmit Control .................................................................................................. 200
Sounding Control ................................................................................................ 201
Sounding Address ............................................................................................... 202
Link Quality Analysis (LQA) Exchange ............................................................... 203
Link Quality Analysis (LQA) Exchange Mode ..................................................... 204
Link Quality Analysis (LQA) Averaging ............................................................... 205
Link Quality Analysis (LQA) Decay Rate ............................................................. 206
Threshold Test .................................................................................................... 207
SINAD Threshold ................................................................................................ 208
BER Threshold .................................................................................................... 209
ALE Fill Mode ...................................................................................................... 210
Programming Functions ........................................................................................................... 211
Programming Using the Programming Software ................................................. 211
Programming Using the Supplied Barrett Cable ................................................. 211
Programming a Channel from the Front Panel ............................................................... 212
Transmit and Receive Frequencies .................................................................... 212
Channel Use Labels ............................................................................................ 213
Operating Mode .................................................................................................. 213
Transmitter Power Setting ................................................................................... 214
Selcall Format ..................................................................................................... 214
Cloning (Programming) from Another Transceiver ....................................................... 216
Manpack Operation ................................................................................................................... 218
Power Systems .......................................................................................................................... 218
Charging a 10Ah Lithium Ion Battery Cartridge Outside the Manpack ............... 221
Battery Charge Indicator when Charging the 2090 ............................................. 224
Operation in the Manpack Configuration ................................................................................ 225
Using the Display / Handset Extender Interface (P/N BCA209013) .................... 225
Manpack Operation Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner ................................... 227
Using the Collapsible 3 m Whip (P/N 2090-02-07) ............................. 227
Using the Emergency Long Wire Antenna (P/N 2090-02-06) ............. 228
Using the Counterpoise Earth Kit - multi-wire (P/N 2090-02-08) ........ 229
Operation of the 2090 Manpack in Temporary Base Stations ............................................... 230
Rapid Deployment Broadband Dipole Antenna - 40 W (2090-02-03) ................. 230
Rapid Deployment Broadband Dipole Antenna Configurations .......................... 231
Horizontal Dipole ................................................................................. 231
Inverted V ............................................................................................ 231
Sloping Dipole ..................................................................................... 232
Inverted U ........................................................................................... 232
Rapid Deployment Dipole Antenna - 40 W (2090-02-01) .................................... 233
Rapid Deployment Dipole Antenna Configurations ............................................. 234
Horizontal Dipole ................................................................................. 234

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Inverted V ............................................................................................ 234
Sloping Dipole ..................................................................................... 235
Single Ended ....................................................................................... 235
Connectors ................................................................................................................................. 236
Auxiliary Socket ................................................................................................................ 236
ESU/CW Socket ................................................................................................................. 237
Handset Socket ................................................................................................................. 238
Power Socket (on Battery Pack) ...................................................................................... 239
GPS Receiver/Antenna Module P/N 2090-01-22 ...................................................................... 240
Overview of HF Operation ........................................................................................................ 241
HF Propagation .................................................................................................................. 241
Radio Wave Propagation Illustrated ................................................................................ 242
Day ...................................................................................................................... 242
Night .................................................................................................................... 243
Factors Which Affect HF/SSB Communications ............................................................ 243
Frequency Selection ........................................................................................... 243
Time of Day ......................................................................................................... 244
Weather Conditions ............................................................................................. 244
Man-made Electrical Interference ....................................................................... 244
System Configuration and Installation ................................................................. 244
Special Note - HF Communications Compared with VHF or UHF Short Distance
Communications ............................................................................................................... 244
Limited 3 Year Warranty ........................................................................................................... 245
Warranty Registration and Customer Support ............................................................... 246

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Barrett 2090 Compliance
Barrett 2000 series transceivers comply to the following communications
standards:-
Australian / New Zealand Standard
MF and HF radio communications
Equipment in the land mobile service utilising single sideband suppressed carrier
emission
AS/NZS 4770:2000
FCC Part 90
Barrett 2000 series transceivers comply to the following EMC standard:-
EN301 489-1 V 1.4.1 (2002-08)
Barrett 2000 series transceivers comply to the following electrical safety
standard:-
EN60950-1:2002
FCC RF Exposure Compliance Statement
The Barrett 2090 HF Transceiver has been tested and complies with the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for the General
Population/Uncontrolled exposure environment.
In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:
FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-
Frequency Radiation
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 01-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance
with FCC
Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz
ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of
Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields - RF and Microwave

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FCC RF Exposure Warning
To ensure optimal transceiver performance and to avoid exposure to excessive
electromagnetic fields, the antenna system must be installed according to the
instructions provided.
High voltages exist on the antenna during transmission and tuning. Do not touch
the antenna during these activities. RF burns may result.
Install the grounding system or counterpoise as directed to prevent RF burns from
any metal part of the transceiver.
Safe working distance is based on continuous exposure to CW type transmissions,
as set out in the ICNIRP Exposure Guidelines (1998) for occupational exposure.
Safe working distance can be reduced with normal voice communication.
For FCC compliance, when the 2090 transceiver is used at a power level of
125 watts PEP, the antenna(s) used with this transceiver should be located at least
3 metres from the operator and should not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
For FCC compliance, when the 2090 transceiver is used at a power level of
30 watts PEP, the antenna(s) used with this transceiver should be located at least
1.5 metres from the operator and should not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Modulation Modes
Please note that J3E Upper Sideband Mode is the only modulation mode available
for operation in the United States of America.
Industry Canada Modulation Modes
Please note that J3E Upper Sideband Mode is the only modulation mode available
for operation in Canada.

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About this Operating and Installation Manual
This manual is comprehensive, describing all aspects of the transceivers functions
and should be viewed as a reference manual.
A separate abbreviated Quick Reference Guide card with primary functions is also
supplied with each transceiver and should be kept at the operating position of the
transceiver.
Icons and Standards
Scroll keys
This manual refers to Scroll keys these keys are:-
to scroll Up to scroll Left
to scroll Down to scroll Right
Abbreviations and Acronyms
This term… Means….
ALE Automatic Link Establishment
Call history A list containing details of the last thirty
calls you have received
Station ID The ID of the station being called (the
receiving station’s self ID)
GPS Global Positioning System
HF High Frequency
Identification Code The unique reference identification (ID)
of your transceiver (not serial number)
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
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USB Upper Sideband
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PIN Personal Identification Number
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
PTT button Press-to-talk button
RDD Radio Direct Dial
Receive only channel A channel that allows you to receive calls but
not transmit calls
Revertive signal An acknowledgement signal automatically
transmitted from a station receiving a Selcall
RF Radio Frequency
Rx Receive
Scan Table A list of channels used when scanning for
incoming calls
Selcall Selective Calls
Telcall Telephone calls via the Selective Call
protocol
Self ID The programmed address identification
number of your station.
(Used by other stations to call you).
SSB Single Sideband (a transmission format)
Transmit channel A channel that allows you to receive and
transmit calls
Tx Transmit
USB Upper Sideband

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Introduction
The Barrett 2090 man pack is a DSP based, 500 channel HF SSB transceiver with
a frequency range of 1.6 to 30 MHz. The Barrett 2090 is designed using the latest
technology enabling a physically small package with a full feature complement.
Designed to operate in the most arduous environments encountered in remote
operational areas, the 2090 will provide many years of efficient and trouble free
service.
The 2090 supports features such as Selective Call (Selcall), direct dial telephone
connection to base stations fitted with telephone interconnect systems (Telcall),
GPS location) These features make the 2090 one of the most economical and
versatile HF transceivers available today.
The 2090 has catered for the increased use of HF data transmission for Internet
email access and point to point data applications, by providing a comprehensive
data modem interface port, high speed transmit to receive switching, a high stability
frequency standard and an efficient cooling system option.
All 500 channels are available to be field or workshop programmable. Auxiliary
features such as Selcall, Telcall, scanning, mute status, alarm system etc. can be
individually enabled or disabled for every channel as required to suit your operation.
Teamed with other matching Barrett 2000 series products which include antennas,
vehicle tracking packages, HF-VHF/UHF crosspatches and HF modems, the 2090
becomes a powerful tool, providing solutions to most long distance communication
requirements.

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Operation
User Controls
2090 Front Panel Description
50 ohms antenna socket under whip adaptor
Whip and long wire adaptor - when using automatic antenna tuner**
Accessory interface connector – for external modems, programming etc.
Removable display module – removable to wear on webbing
Earth post – for counterpoise connection
Power On / Off button
ESU,GPS, CW key connector
** Note:- When using whip or long wire select “Whip or long wire” in the standard menu area
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Using the Handset
Earphone
Transmit (PTT) button.
Keypad- with touch backlighting
Microphone
Handset to LCD unit interface cable
Detachable LCD unit
The handset combines a transmit PTT button, earpiece, microphone and operator
keypad.

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When Using the Handset:-
Press and hold down the PTT (transmit) button only while talking
Hold the microphone close to your mouth
Speak clearly
Use the word ‘over” to indicate you have finished speaking and release the PTT (transmit)
button.
Note:- the 2090 has a transmit “time-out” facility. This facility (when programmed) allows
the transmitter to be keyed in transmit mode with the PTT (transmit) switch for a set time
period, after which the transceiver switches to receive until the PTT (transmit button is
released and re-keyed. This facility prevents the transmitter transmitting for long periods
of time if, for instance, the microphone becomes jammed between seats in a vehicle
causing the PTT (transmit) switch to be held down.
Note:- Enabling, disabling and changing the time of the transmit timeout facility can
be set either when programming the transceiver or in the “General ” section of the
protected menu.

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Keypad
There are 21 keys on the keypad. A group of five keys in the centre access many
major functions. Some keys have multiple functions assigned to them depending on
when the key is pressed and for how long the key is pressed. Key functions are
listed below followed by a detailed description of their functions.
Key
Key Primary function
Secondary function
Channel up
General scroll key
Channel down
General scroll key
Volume up
None
Volume down
None
Make a call
None
Enter
Lock / Unlock Keypad
Enter menus
None
Transmitter tune mode
Change case
HELP
Enter clarifier tune mode
Alpha “mno”
Numeric key “6"

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Key
Key Primary function
Secondary function
Clear back one step
None
Enter direct channel change
mode
Decimal point
Enter tuning receiver
Mode
Alpha “ghi”
Numeric key “4"
Turn scrambler on / off
Alpha “tuv”
Numeric key ”8"
Enter program mode
None
Mute (squelch ) selection
Alpha “space”
Numeric key “0"
Mode select
USB, LSB, AM, CW, AFSK
Alpha “pqrs”
Numeric key “7"
Start scan, hold for 2
seconds for scan table
selection
Alpha “wxyz”
Numeric key “9"
Scroll left
Numeric key “1"
Scroll up
Alpha “abc”
Numeric key “2"
Scroll right
Alpha “def”
Numeric key “3"
Scroll down
Alpha “jkl”
Numeric key “5"

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Locking and Unlocking the Keypad
The keypad can be locked by the user to stop accidental key press activity.
To lock the keypad press and hold down the key. The display will show
the following :
Once the key has been held down long enough the “Keypad Locked”
message will be displayed.
The “Keypad Locked” message will be shown whenever a key is pressed.
To unlock the keypad press and hold down the key. The display will
show the following :

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Once the key has been held down long enough the “Keypad Unlocked”
message will be displayed./
The keypad will automatically unlock when a Selcall or ALE call is received.

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2090 Transceiver Rear Panel Description
The rear panel connectors mate with either the battery or the vehicle docking station.
Multiway Accessory and Docking station power connector
Battery Power Connector