Codan Envoy User manual

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
Getting Started Guide
Envoy™ Transceiver

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Codan part number 15-04177-EN Issue 3, June 2013.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of contents
Section 1 Introduction
Overview of this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The 2220 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The 2221 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The 2230 Desk Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessing the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Standards and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section 2 Using the wizard
Overview of the wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the location of the desk console . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Entering a self address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adding a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting an antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Selecting a peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Section 3 Navigating the menu structure
The basic menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Navigating the menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Overview of basic and advanced views . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Basic view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Advanced view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Switching between basic and advanced views . . . . . . 37
Finding a word or value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Selecting an icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting a function from the menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Entering text in a field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Entering special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Entering text in the 2221 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Selecting a value from a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Selecting/deselecting a check box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Moving a slider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing the order of items in a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Saving your changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 4 Structure of information
Structure of user information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Structure of contact and call information . . . . . . . . . . 58
Section 5 Operating the transceiver
Switching the transceiver on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Switching on the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Switching off the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
The channel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Selecting a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Scanning channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Switching scanning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Pausing scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Muting the transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Switching mute on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Selecting the mute type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Setting the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Setting the brightness of the display . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Making a Selective call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Making a Message call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Making a call to a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Making a call from the Call History . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Making a call from the Emergency key . . . . . . . . . 78
Using GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Viewing GPS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Switching the encryptor on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Selecting a secure key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Adding a secure key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Selecting the data rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using a crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Overview of the 3031 Crosspatch . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Changing the operating mode of the crosspatch . . . . . 90
Upgrading the transceiver via a USB stick . . . . . . . . . . 91
Section 6 Contacts
Adding a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Adding a simple call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Adding a Message call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Adding a Phone call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Adding a Get Status call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Adding an RFDS Emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Completing the contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Adding a contact from the Call Log, Call History, or
Last Heard Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Section 7 Specifications
Appendix A Installing the transceiver
Overview of mobile stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cables in a mobile station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Mounting a mobile Envoy™ station . . . . . . . . . . 110
Connecting a mobile Envoy™ station . . . . . . . . . 112
Overview of fixed stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Cables in a fixed station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Mounting a fixed Envoy™ station . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Connecting a fixed Envoy™ station . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Appendix B Compliance
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
European R&TTE Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Product marking and labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Radiation safety (EU installations only) . . . . . . . . 123
Declaration of Conformity and Notified Body Letter of
Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Protection of the radio spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
EMC and safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Radiation safety (non-EU installations) . . . . . . . . 126
Sécurité des radiations (installations non-EU) . . . . . 127
EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Earth symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
FCC compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
FCC Part 90 certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
FCC Part 15 compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
IC certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Product markings and labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
RCM approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Index

LIST OF FIGURES
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List of figures
Figure 1: 2220 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 2: 2221 Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 3: 2230 Desk Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 4: Steps in the wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 5: Wizard Startup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 6: Typical menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 7: Menu structure (user level, basic view) . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 8: Navigation indicator showing navigation keys
that may be used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 9: Basic view (no advanced view indicator) . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 10: Advanced view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 11: Find function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 12: Highlighted icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 13: Functions on the menu bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 14: Example of an editable text field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 15: Character-entry mode indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 16: List of entries, with and without focus . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 17: Entry with a check box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 18: A slider value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Figure 19: Screen that has changes to be saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Figure 20: Basic structure of information in the Envoy™
Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Figure 21: Structure of call information for a contact in the
Envoy™ Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Figure 22: Channel screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Figure 23: Scanning screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Figure 24: Call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Figure 25: Crosspatch status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Figure 26: Call Log, Call History and Last Heard Log . . . . . . . 102
Figure 27: Typical mobile station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Figure 28: Typical fixed station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

LIST OF TABLES
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List of tables
Table 1: Keys and their function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 2: Character-entry mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table 3: GPS information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Table 4: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Table 5: Cables for a typical mobile Envoy™ station . . . . . . 110
Table 6: Cables for a typical fixed Envoy™ station . . . . . . . 116
Table 7: Earth symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER GETTING STARTED GUIDE 1
1Introduction
Congratulations on choosing a Codan Envoy™ Transceiver to
meet your HF communications needs. You can expect many years
of reliable high performance, and if ever assistance is required,
Codan’s world-class after-sales support team is ready to help.
Please read this guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
There is an index at the end of this guide to assist you in finding
information.
Overview of this guide
This guide provides instructions on how to connect up your
Envoy™ Transceiver, and how to perform basic setup and
operating tasks. It assumes that you have limited knowledge of HF
communication and of using an HF transceiver.
Detailed information for setting up a particular system and
extensive reference material are provided on the CD at the back of
this guide.
This guide contains the following sections:
Introduction—provides an overview of the components of the
transceiver system
Using the wizard—describes the steps in the wizard that are used
to set up the transceiver
Navigating the menu structure—describes how to navigate the
menu structure and perform basic selection and editing functions
Structure of information—describes the building blocks of
information in the transceiver
Operating the transceiver—describes how to operate the
transceiver and how to make calls

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Adding a contact—describes how to add a contact
Specifications—provides a list of specifications for the transceiver
Installing the transceiver—describes how to mount and connect
the transceiver in mobile and fixed stations
Compliance—provides mandatory compliance information

INTRODUCTION
THE 2220 HANDSET
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The 2220 Handset
The 2220 Handset is a control point for the Envoy™ Transceiver.
The user interface provides an icon-based menu structure for easy
setup and operation of the transceiver.
Figure 1: 2220 Handset
The 2220 Handset is a hand-held device that has a microphone, a
PTT button, a screen, navigation keys, and numeric keys. The
keypad enables you to control and configure the transceiver system
via the user interface. The handset and an external speaker connect
to the RFU via a special interface cable.
navigation and
software keys
Power key Emergency key
numeric keys
USB connector
screen
microphone
CALL SCAN
OK
1
TUNE FUNC MODE
FREE Rx
SEC
VS
VIEW
EASI
TAL K
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
23
456
789
0
PTT

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The 2220 Handset is shipped from the factory with standard
functions pre-programmed to specific keys. The standard function
is written on the key in blue text. New user-defined functions may
be assigned to most of the keys.
Related links:
Keypad on page 8
Navigating the menu structure on page 31

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THE 2221 HANDSET
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The 2221 Handset
The 2221 Handset is a control point for the Envoy™ Transceiver.
The user interface provides an icon-based menu structure for easy
operation of the transceiver. It has a condensed set of keys for use
in simpler communication scenarios.
Figure 2: 2221 Handset
The 2221 Handset is a hand-held device that has a microphone, a
PTT button, a screen, and navigation keys. The navigation keys
enable you to operate the transceiver system via the user interface
using pre-defined profile information. Typically, this profile is
fully configured using the TPS system programmer. The handset
and an external speaker connect to the RFU via a special interface
cable.
CALL SCAN
OK
navigation and
software keys
Power key Emergency key
USB connector
microphone
screen
PTT

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The 2221 Handset is shipped from the factory with standard
functions pre-programmed on the key, or in a list that is
accessed via the Functions icon ( ). New user-defined functions
may be assigned to this list.
Related links:
Keypad on page 8
Navigating the menu structure on page 31

INTRODUCTION
THE 2230 DESK CONSOLE
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The 2230 Desk Console
The 2230 Desk Console is a control point for the Envoy™
Transceiver. The user interface provides an icon-based menu
structure for easy setup and operation of the transceiver. The desk
console is standard for a fixed station.
Figure 3: 2230 Desk Console
The 2230 Desk Console has an optional boom microphone, a
built-in speaker, a PTT button, a screen, navigation keys, function
keys, and numeric keys. The console also supports the use of
headphones, a foot-switched PTT device, and a separate hand
microphone with PTT. The keypad enables you to control and
configure the transceiver system via the user interface.
The 2230 Desk Console is shipped from the factory with standard
hot keys programmed to the numeric keys. The function that each
standard hot key performs is written on the numeric key in blue
text.
Related links:
Keypad on page 8
Navigating the menu structure on page 31
FUNC
ABC
2
Desk Console
F1 F2 F3
MODE
DEF
31
TUNE
FREE Rx
GHI
4
MNO
6
WXYZ
9
V/S
PQRS
7
EASI
TAL K
VIEW
0
SEC
TUV
8
JKL
5
SCAN
CALL
OK
speaker
boom microphone
function keys
Power key
Emergency key
numeric keys
PTT
screen
navigation and
software keys

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Keypad
Standard macros are programmed in the transceiver in the factory.
You can also create a macro and assign it to a hot key.
NOTE: For more information, see the Reference Manual.
Table 1: Keys and their function
Key Function
Switches on the transceiver.
Switches off the transceiver (hold for 2 sec).
Performs a hot-key sequence with another key (hold + key):
• + 0 jumps to the Brightness screen
• + 2 toggles advanced view
• + 3 jumps to the Select Language screen (admin level)
• +SEC performs secure erase
Starts a chain call of all calls for the selected emergency
contact (hold for 2 sec).
PTT Press-to-talk.
Cancels out of editing and calls before they are connected.
Performs the function shown directly above the key in the
menu bar of the screen.
Scrolls left in a list of values.
Moves the cursor/highlight to the left.
Reduces the volume when the indicator is shown in the
menu bar of the screen.
Scrolls right in a list of values.
Moves the cursor/highlight to the right.
Increases the volume when the indicator is shown in the
menu bar of the screen.
Scrolls up in a list of entries.
Moves the highlight up a row.

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Scrolls down in a list of entries.
Moves the highlight down a row.
OK Enters the submenu or list of entries represented by the
selected icon.
Toggles the selection of a check box.
Enters the virtual keypad in the user interface of a
2221 Handset.
CALL Starts the calling process by jumping to the call screen
(default behaviour).
Jumps to Contacts/Call History/Emergency Contacts/Last
Heard Log (hold for 2 sec).
SCAN Toggles scanning on and off.
Ends a call.
Deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
Deletes all characters (hold for 2 sec).
1TUNE Enters 1 in character-entry mode.
Tunes the antenna.
2FUNC Enters 2, a, b, c, A, B, C in character-entry mode.
Access the clarifier for the currently selected channel.
3MODE Enters 3, d, e, f, D, E, F in character-entry mode.
Selects the next allowed mode for the current channel.
4FREE Rx Enters 4, g, h, i, G, H, I in character-entry mode.
Accesses the free-tune receive function.
5Enters 5, j, k, l, J, K, L in character-entry mode.
Toggles the operating mode of a crosspatch, if connected.
Shows the firmware version of a crosspatch, if connected
(hold for 2 sec).
6Enters 6, m, n, o, M, N, O in character-entry mode.
Table 1: Keys and their function (cont.)
Key Function

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7V/S Enters 7, p, q, r, s, P, Q, R, S in character-entry mode.
Toggles the type of mute selected.
8SEC Enters 8, t, u, v, T, U, V in character-entry mode.
Toggles secure mode on and off.
Enables you to enter a PIN for a secure session, or access
secure information (hold for 2 sec).
9Enters 9, w, x, y, W, X, Y in character-entry mode.
0VIEW Enters 0 or a space in character-entry mode.
Toggles between the channel screen and Contacts/Call
History.
EASITALK Enters a special character (repeated press, or hold for 2 sec).
Toggles Easitalk™ on or off.
Toggles character-entry mode.
Enables you to select the input language (hold for 2 sec).
Table 1: Keys and their function (cont.)
Key Function