Codan HF SSB User manual

Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 i
HF SSB transceiver 9323
This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series
transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that
describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
1 About this user guide
2 Overview Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver options................................................................2-6
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................3-2
Switching on the transceiver...................................................3-4
Adjusting the volume..............................................................3-6
Selecting channels..................................................................3-7
Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM)...................3-12
Tuning the antenna...............................................................3-14
Using the microphone...........................................................3-17
Muting the transceiver..........................................................3-18
Selecting the operating mode ...............................................3-20
Scanning for incoming calls .................................................3-23
Changing transmitter power .................................................3-27
Adjusting the display brightness...........................................3-28
Adjusting the display contrast ..............................................3-29
Using Clarifier mode............................................................3-30
Using View Channel Options mode .....................................3-31
Using Free-Tune Receiver mode..........................................3-33
Using View All Settings mode .............................................3-37
Customising your transceiver ...............................................3-39
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call...............................................................................4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26
Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 i
HF SSB transceiver 9323
This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series
transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that
describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
1 About this user guide
2 Overview Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver options................................................................2-6
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................3-2
Switching on the transceiver...................................................3-4
Adjusting the volume..............................................................3-6
Selecting channels..................................................................3-7
Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM)...................3-12
Tuning the antenna...............................................................3-14
Using the microphone...........................................................3-17
Muting the transceiver..........................................................3-18
Selecting the operating mode ...............................................3-20
Scanning for incoming calls .................................................3-23
Changing transmitter power .................................................3-27
Adjusting the display brightness...........................................3-28
Adjusting the display contrast ..............................................3-29
Using Clarifier mode............................................................3-30
Using View Channel Options mode .....................................3-31
Using Free-Tune Receiver mode..........................................3-33
Using View All Settings mode .............................................3-37
Customising your transceiver ...............................................3-39
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call...............................................................................4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26

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Selective beacon call............................................................4-29
Status call .............................................................................4-32
Telcall...................................................................................4-39
Tone call...............................................................................4-46
Voice call .............................................................................4-48
5 Receiving calls
Receiving calls .......................................................................5-2
Reviewing calls held in memory.............................................5-7
Setting up to receive emergency selcalls..............................5-10
Receiving beacon calls.........................................................5-11
6 Advanced features
RFDS and Telstra services .....................................................6-2
Selcall lockout......................................................................6-12
Using more than one control panel.......................................6-13
Operating the transceiver from a computer ..........................6-16
Index
Figures Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver...............................2-7
Figure 2.2 Control panel of the control head.........................2-7
Figure 2.3 The microphone ...................................................2-8
Figure 2.4 The display.........................................................2-12
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver..............................2-14
Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls.......4-40
Specifications specific to transceiver type 9323
Channel capacity Up to 400 channels
Frequency range Transmit: 2 to 26.5MHz
Receive: 250kHz to 30MHz
Operating mode Single sideband (J3E; USB)
Transmitted power 100 watts (PEP)
HF SSB transceiver—9323
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Selective beacon call............................................................4-29
Status call .............................................................................4-32
Telcall...................................................................................4-39
Tone call...............................................................................4-46
Voice call .............................................................................4-48
5 Receiving calls
Receiving calls .......................................................................5-2
Reviewing calls held in memory.............................................5-7
Setting up to receive emergency selcalls..............................5-10
Receiving beacon calls.........................................................5-11
6 Advanced features
RFDS and Telstra services .....................................................6-2
Selcall lockout......................................................................6-12
Using more than one control panel.......................................6-13
Operating the transceiver from a computer ..........................6-16
Index
Figures Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver...............................2-7
Figure 2.2 Control panel of the control head.........................2-7
Figure 2.3 The microphone ...................................................2-8
Figure 2.4 The display.........................................................2-12
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver..............................2-14
Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls.......4-40
Specifications specific to transceiver type 9323
Channel capacity Up to 400 channels
Frequency range Transmit: 2 to 26.5MHz
Receive: 250kHz to 30MHz
Operating mode Single sideband (J3E; USB)
Transmitted power 100 watts (PEP)

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Options factory fitted in your transceiver
Code Description
C CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
I2C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.
D Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems.
I IPC-500—support for IPC-500.
LD Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR.
RC Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
control system.
RDD RDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T).
RFDS RFDS—send RFDS emergency call (Australia only).
SEL Selcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
beacon call, status call and telcall.
TP Tx Power Select—selectable transmit power level.
TxD TxD—sets channel programming capability.
U Upper Sideband—upper sideband on transmit frequencies.
HF SSB transceiver—9323
Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 iii
Options factory fitted in your transceiver
Code Description
C CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
I2C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.
D Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems.
I IPC-500—support for IPC-500.
LD Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR.
RC Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
control system.
RDD RDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T).
RFDS RFDS—send RFDS emergency call (Australia only).
SEL Selcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
beacon call, status call and telcall.
TP Tx Power Select—selectable transmit power level.
TxD TxD—sets channel programming capability.
U Upper Sideband—upper sideband on transmit frequencies.

HF SSB transceiver—9323
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The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes.
HF SSB transceiver—9323
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The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes.

Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 i
HF SSB transceiver 9360
This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series
transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that
describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
1 About this user guide
2 Overview Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver options................................................................2-6
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................3-2
Switching on the transceiver...................................................3-4
Adjusting the volume..............................................................3-6
Selecting channels..................................................................3-7
Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM)...................3-12
Tuning the antenna...............................................................3-14
Using the microphone...........................................................3-17
Muting the transceiver..........................................................3-18
Selecting the operating mode ...............................................3-20
Scanning for incoming calls .................................................3-23
Changing transmitter power .................................................3-27
Adjusting the display brightness...........................................3-28
Adjusting the display contrast ..............................................3-29
Using Clarifier mode............................................................3-30
Using View Channel Options mode .....................................3-31
Using Free-Tune Receiver mode..........................................3-33
Using View All Settings mode .............................................3-37
Customising your transceiver ...............................................3-39
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call...............................................................................4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26
Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 i
HF SSB transceiver 9360
This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series
transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that
describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
1 About this user guide
2 Overview Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver options................................................................2-6
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................3-2
Switching on the transceiver...................................................3-4
Adjusting the volume..............................................................3-6
Selecting channels..................................................................3-7
Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM)...................3-12
Tuning the antenna...............................................................3-14
Using the microphone...........................................................3-17
Muting the transceiver..........................................................3-18
Selecting the operating mode ...............................................3-20
Scanning for incoming calls .................................................3-23
Changing transmitter power .................................................3-27
Adjusting the display brightness...........................................3-28
Adjusting the display contrast ..............................................3-29
Using Clarifier mode............................................................3-30
Using View Channel Options mode .....................................3-31
Using Free-Tune Receiver mode..........................................3-33
Using View All Settings mode .............................................3-37
Customising your transceiver ...............................................3-39
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call...............................................................................4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26

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Selective beacon call............................................................4-29
Status call .............................................................................4-32
Telcall...................................................................................4-39
Tone call...............................................................................4-46
Voice call .............................................................................4-48
5 Receiving calls
Receiving calls .......................................................................5-2
Reviewing calls held in memory.............................................5-7
Setting up to receive emergency selcalls..............................5-10
Receiving beacon calls.........................................................5-11
6 Advanced features
Selcall lockout......................................................................6-12
Using more than one control panel.......................................6-13
Operating the transceiver from a computer ..........................6-16
Index
Figures Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver...............................2-7
Figure 2.2 Control panel of the control head.........................2-7
Figure 2.3 The microphone ...................................................2-8
Figure 2.4 The display.........................................................2-12
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver..............................2-14
Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls.......4-40
Specifications specific to transceiver type 9360
Channel capacity Up to 400 channels
Frequency range Transmit: 2.25 to 30MHz
Receive: 250kHz to 30MHz
Operating mode Single sideband (J3E; USB-LSB)
Transmitted power 125 watts (PEP)
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Selective beacon call............................................................4-29
Status call .............................................................................4-32
Telcall...................................................................................4-39
Tone call...............................................................................4-46
Voice call .............................................................................4-48
5 Receiving calls
Receiving calls .......................................................................5-2
Reviewing calls held in memory.............................................5-7
Setting up to receive emergency selcalls..............................5-10
Receiving beacon calls.........................................................5-11
6 Advanced features
Selcall lockout......................................................................6-12
Using more than one control panel.......................................6-13
Operating the transceiver from a computer ..........................6-16
Index
Figures Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver...............................2-7
Figure 2.2 Control panel of the control head.........................2-7
Figure 2.3 The microphone ...................................................2-8
Figure 2.4 The display.........................................................2-12
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver..............................2-14
Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls.......4-40
Specifications specific to transceiver type 9360
Channel capacity Up to 400 channels
Frequency range Transmit: 2.25 to 30MHz
Receive: 250kHz to 30MHz
Operating mode Single sideband (J3E; USB-LSB)
Transmitted power 125 watts (PEP)

HF SSB transceiver—9360
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Options factory fitted in your transceiver
Code Description
ALE Automatic Link Establishment—support for 9300 ALE controller.
C CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
I2C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.
D Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems.
ES Emergency Selcall—send and receive emergency selcall.
I IPC-500—support for IPC-500.
LD Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR.
LU Lower/Upper Sideband—lower or upper sideband selectable for channel.
RC Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
control system.
RDD RDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T).
SEL Selcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
beacon call, status call and telcall.
SLO Selcall Lock Out—prevents sending selective call if channel busy (needs
S or St).
TP Tx Power Select—selectable transmit power level.
TxE TxE—sets channel programming capability.
HF SSB transceiver—9360
Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 iii
Options factory fitted in your transceiver
Code Description
ALE Automatic Link Establishment—support for 9300 ALE controller.
C CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
I2C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.
D Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems.
ES Emergency Selcall—send and receive emergency selcall.
I IPC-500—support for IPC-500.
LD Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR.
LU Lower/Upper Sideband—lower or upper sideband selectable for channel.
RC Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
control system.
RDD RDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T).
SEL Selcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
beacon call, status call and telcall.
SLO Selcall Lock Out—prevents sending selective call if channel busy (needs
S or St).
TP Tx Power Select—selectable transmit power level.
TxE TxE—sets channel programming capability.

HF SSB transceiver—9360
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The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes.
HF SSB transceiver—9360
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The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes.

No part of this handbook may be reproduced,
transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted
in any form whatsoever without the prior written
consent of Codan Pty Ltd.
© Copyright 1997 Codan Pty Ltd.
No part of this handbook may be reproduced,
transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted
in any form whatsoever without the prior written
consent of Codan Pty Ltd.
© Copyright 1997 Codan Pty Ltd.

HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-1
1 About this user guide
This guide describes how you use the Codan HF SSB
transceiver to make and receive calls.
The user guide contains six chapters.
Chapter 1 explains how to use this user guide.
Chapter 2 gives you an overview and describes the equipment
and controls.
Chapter 3 explains the basic steps necessary to operate your
transceiver.
Chapter 4 explains how to send calls.
Chapter 5 explains how to respond to received calls.
Chapter 6 describes advanced features of the transceiver.
HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-1
1 About this user guide
This guide describes how you use the Codan HF SSB
transceiver to make and receive calls.
The user guide contains six chapters.
Chapter 1 explains how to use this user guide.
Chapter 2 gives you an overview and describes the equipment
and controls.
Chapter 3 explains the basic steps necessary to operate your
transceiver.
Chapter 4 explains how to send calls.
Chapter 5 explains how to respond to received calls.
Chapter 6 describes advanced features of the transceiver.

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Standards and icons
In this guide, Arial typeface is used for text shown on the
transceiver display. For example:
If no response was displayed, send the call again.
Arial typeface in bold is used for the names of buttons, knobs
and connectors. For example:
Press the On/Off button.
This icon... Means...
the end of a subject.
a warning.
On/Off
the transceiver button or knob that
you need to operate (the On/Off
button in this example). The solid area
in the picture of the transceiver
control panel on the left shows you
where to find the button or knob.
Call
the microphone button that you need
to operate (the Call button in this
example). The solid area in the
picture of the microphone on the left
shows you where to find the button.
About this user guide
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Standards and icons
In this guide, Arial typeface is used for text shown on the
transceiver display. For example:
If no response was displayed, send the call again.
Arial typeface in bold is used for the names of buttons, knobs
and connectors. For example:
Press the On/Off button.
This icon... Means...
the end of a subject.
a warning.
On/Off
the transceiver button or knob that
you need to operate (the On/Off
button in this example). The solid area
in the picture of the transceiver
control panel on the left shows you
where to find the button or knob.
Call
the microphone button that you need
to operate (the Call button in this
example). The solid area in the
picture of the microphone on the left
shows you where to find the button.

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HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-3
Glossary
This term... Means...
µV Microvolt.
BER Bit Error Rate.
A Ampere.
AC Alternating Current.
ALE Automatic Link Establishment.
AM Amplitude Modulation.
Baud Binary transfer rate.
Call memory a list containing details of the last ten calls
you have received.
CICS Computer Interface Command Set.
D Depth.
dB Decibel.
DC Direct Current.
EPROM
EEPROM
BBPROM
SEEPROM
types of Programmable Read-Only
Memory.
GPS Global Positioning System.
H Height.
HF High Frequency.
kg Kilogram.
kHz Kilohertz.
L/S Loudspeaker.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display.
LSB Lower Sideband.
LU Lower/Upper sideband selectable.
MHz Megahertz.
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HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-3
Glossary
This term... Means...
µV Microvolt.
BER Bit Error Rate.
A Ampere.
AC Alternating Current.
ALE Automatic Link Establishment.
AM Amplitude Modulation.
Baud Binary transfer rate.
Call memory a list containing details of the last ten calls
you have received.
CICS Computer Interface Command Set.
D Depth.
dB Decibel.
DC Direct Current.
EPROM
EEPROM
BBPROM
SEEPROM
types of Programmable Read-Only
Memory.
GPS Global Positioning System.
H Height.
HF High Frequency.
kg Kilogram.
kHz Kilohertz.
L/S Loudspeaker.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display.
LSB Lower Sideband.
LU Lower/Upper sideband selectable.
MHz Megahertz.

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This term... Means...
mm Millimetre.
PA Power Amplifier.
PCB Printed Circuit Board.
PIN Personal Identification Number.
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network.
PTT button Press-To-Talk button.
RAM Random Access Memory.
RDD Radphone Direct Dial.
Receive-only
channel a channel that allows you to receive calls but not send calls.
Revertive signal an acknowledgment signal automatically
transmitted from a station receiving a call.
RF Radio Frequency.
RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Rx Receive.
Scan table a list of channels used when scanning for
incoming calls.
Selcall the simplest type of selective call.
Selective call a call to a specific station using the
station’s address. Selective calls include
beacon calls, selcalls, group calls, telcalls,
GPS calls, page calls, ALE calls and
status calls.
SSB Single Sideband transmission format.
SWR Standing Wave Ratio.
Transceiver ID a factory set 16-character alphanumeric
code that uniquely identifies your
transceiver.
Transmit channel a channel that allows you to receive and
send calls.
About this user guide
1-4 HF SSB transceiver user guide
This term... Means...
mm Millimetre.
PA Power Amplifier.
PCB Printed Circuit Board.
PIN Personal Identification Number.
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network.
PTT button Press-To-Talk button.
RAM Random Access Memory.
RDD Radphone Direct Dial.
Receive-only
channel a channel that allows you to receive calls but not send calls.
Revertive signal an acknowledgment signal automatically
transmitted from a station receiving a call.
RF Radio Frequency.
RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Rx Receive.
Scan table a list of channels used when scanning for
incoming calls.
Selcall the simplest type of selective call.
Selective call a call to a specific station using the
station’s address. Selective calls include
beacon calls, selcalls, group calls, telcalls,
GPS calls, page calls, ALE calls and
status calls.
SSB Single Sideband transmission format.
SWR Standing Wave Ratio.
Transceiver ID a factory set 16-character alphanumeric
code that uniquely identifies your
transceiver.
Transmit channel a channel that allows you to receive and
send calls.

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HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-5
This term... Means...
Two-frequency
simplex a channel that has different transmit and receive frequencies but does not allow
simultaneous transmit and receive.
Tx Transmit.
TXE Transmit Enabled—allows you to set up
new transmit frequencies.
USB Upper Sideband.
V Volt.
W Width.
Other documents
For information on how you set up the transceiver, refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual (Codan part number
15-04076).
For information on ALE calling, refer to the 9300 ALE
controller user guide (Codan part number 15-04046).
For information on Telstra radiophone services within
Australia, refer to the Radphone Direct Dial User Guide and
Radphone User Guide produced by Telstra.

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HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-5
This term... Means...
Two-frequency
simplex a channel that has different transmit and receive frequencies but does not allow
simultaneous transmit and receive.
Tx Transmit.
TXE Transmit Enabled—allows you to set up
new transmit frequencies.
USB Upper Sideband.
V Volt.
W Width.
Other documents
For information on how you set up the transceiver, refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual (Codan part number
15-04076).
For information on ALE calling, refer to the 9300 ALE
controller user guide (Codan part number 15-04046).
For information on Telstra radiophone services within
Australia, refer to the Radphone Direct Dial User Guide and
Radphone User Guide produced by Telstra.


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About this user guide
1-6 HF SSB transceiver user guide

HF SSB transceiver user guide 2-1
2 Overview
This chapter describes:
• the main features of the transceiver (2-2)
• the buttons and knobs that control the transceiver (2-7)
• the display layout (2-12)
• the connectors on the rear panel of the transceiver
(2-14).
Continual research and development has produced different
versions of the HF SSB transceiver. Newer versions mean
later issues of EPROM which provide different operating
features. To check the version of your transceiver, see
Chapter 3, Using View All Settings mode—transceiver
software issue.
This issue of the handbook incorporates operating
information for software versions from:
• transceiver (main) 4.00
• head (control) panel 4.00.
HF SSB transceiver user guide 2-1
2 Overview
This chapter describes:
• the main features of the transceiver (2-2)
• the buttons and knobs that control the transceiver (2-7)
• the display layout (2-12)
• the connectors on the rear panel of the transceiver
(2-14).
Continual research and development has produced different
versions of the HF SSB transceiver. Newer versions mean
later issues of EPROM which provide different operating
features. To check the version of your transceiver, see
Chapter 3, Using View All Settings mode—transceiver
software issue.
This issue of the handbook incorporates operating
information for software versions from:
• transceiver (main) 4.00
• head (control) panel 4.00.

Overview
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Your Codan HF SSB transceiver
The innovative HF SSB series transceiver incorporates the
most recent circuit technology and manufacturing techniques
to give unbeatable operating performance and reliability. The
transceiver is designed for fixed base and mobile installations.
The transceiver is available with either front panel control or
with an extended control head using a separate loudspeaker. It
can also operate in a multi-control system consisting of a
front control panel and up to three control heads.
The special purpose microphone provides key-pad control of
most of the transceiver operations and is an extension of the
control panel functions.
The control panel features 10 buttons (sealed membrane
switches), two knobs and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
The display shows the operating status of the transceiver,
including channel number, frequency, channel option settings
and channel comment. There is a bar graph indication of the
transmit and receive signal strengths.
The main features of the transceiver are:
• channels
• scanning
• free-tuning receiver
• selective calling*
• paging*
• GPS*
• telephone interconnect calling*
• fax and data (additional equipment required)*
• cloning.
* These features may require transceiver options to be added
to your transceiver.
Overview
2-2 HF SSB transceiver user guide
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver
The innovative HF SSB series transceiver incorporates the
most recent circuit technology and manufacturing techniques
to give unbeatable operating performance and reliability. The
transceiver is designed for fixed base and mobile installations.
The transceiver is available with either front panel control or
with an extended control head using a separate loudspeaker. It
can also operate in a multi-control system consisting of a
front control panel and up to three control heads.
The special purpose microphone provides key-pad control of
most of the transceiver operations and is an extension of the
control panel functions.
The control panel features 10 buttons (sealed membrane
switches), two knobs and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
The display shows the operating status of the transceiver,
including channel number, frequency, channel option settings
and channel comment. There is a bar graph indication of the
transmit and receive signal strengths.
The main features of the transceiver are:
• channels
• scanning
• free-tuning receiver
• selective calling*
• paging*
• GPS*
• telephone interconnect calling*
• fax and data (additional equipment required)*
• cloning.
* These features may require transceiver options to be added
to your transceiver.

Overview
HF SSB transceiver user guide 2-3
Channels
The total number of channels that can be stored depends on
the transceiver type and the amount of channel comments
used.
Channels cover:
• the transmit frequency range specified at the front of this
guide
• the receive frequency range 250kHz to 30MHz.
Channels can be single or two-frequency simplex. They can
be programmed at the factory or by an authorised Codan
dealer through the transceiver microphone socket using
Codan XP programming software and an IBM compatible
computer.
You can copy existing channel frequencies in the transceiver
to other channel locations. You can also create receive-only
channel frequencies.
Scanning
This feature allows you to monitor up to 10 selected channels
for incoming calls. Scanning can be programmed to stop on
receipt of a voice call or a selcall (if option selcall is fitted).
Free-tuning receiver
Your transceiver can be used as a free-tuning receiver
covering the receiver world broadcast bands over the
frequency range of 250kHz to 30MHz.
Overview
HF SSB transceiver user guide 2-3
Channels
The total number of channels that can be stored depends on
the transceiver type and the amount of channel comments
used.
Channels cover:
• the transmit frequency range specified at the front of this
guide
• the receive frequency range 250kHz to 30MHz.
Channels can be single or two-frequency simplex. They can
be programmed at the factory or by an authorised Codan
dealer through the transceiver microphone socket using
Codan XP programming software and an IBM compatible
computer.
You can copy existing channel frequencies in the transceiver
to other channel locations. You can also create receive-only
channel frequencies.
Scanning
This feature allows you to monitor up to 10 selected channels
for incoming calls. Scanning can be programmed to stop on
receipt of a voice call or a selcall (if option selcall is fitted).
Free-tuning receiver
Your transceiver can be used as a free-tuning receiver
covering the receiver world broadcast bands over the
frequency range of 250kHz to 30MHz.

Overview
2-4 HF SSB transceiver user guide
Selective call (where fitted)
Selective calling simplifies calling stations. Each transceiver
has its own address rather like a telephone number. You call a
station by specifying its address. If the station is unattended,
your call details are automatically recorded. Selective calling
saves you from having to listen to noise when waiting for a
call.
Selective calls consist of ALE calls, beacon calls, GPS calls,
page calls, selcalls, status calls and telcalls. Selcall is the
basic type of selective call for voice communication.
GPS position calls, page calls and selcalls allow you to call a
range of stations simultaneously by group calling. This is
useful for base stations wanting to contact all mobile stations
or for starting a conference discussion between several
stations.
To change the call to a group call, you end the address with
00. All stations with matching addresses, excluding the last
two digits, will receive your call. For example, a call to
123400 will be received by all stations with addresses in the
range 123401–123498.
Your transceiver can store information from 10 stations that
have called you while your station was unattended.
Paging (where fitted)
The transceiver has a paging feature that allows you to send
and receive text messages up to 64 characters long.
You can either send messages directly from the control panel
or from an attached computer terminal. Received messages
are displayed and recorded in the call memory of the
transceiver.
Overview
2-4 HF SSB transceiver user guide
Selective call (where fitted)
Selective calling simplifies calling stations. Each transceiver
has its own address rather like a telephone number. You call a
station by specifying its address. If the station is unattended,
your call details are automatically recorded. Selective calling
saves you from having to listen to noise when waiting for a
call.
Selective calls consist of ALE calls, beacon calls, GPS calls,
page calls, selcalls, status calls and telcalls. Selcall is the
basic type of selective call for voice communication.
GPS position calls, page calls and selcalls allow you to call a
range of stations simultaneously by group calling. This is
useful for base stations wanting to contact all mobile stations
or for starting a conference discussion between several
stations.
To change the call to a group call, you end the address with
00. All stations with matching addresses, excluding the last
two digits, will receive your call. For example, a call to
123400 will be received by all stations with addresses in the
range 123401–123498.
Your transceiver can store information from 10 stations that
have called you while your station was unattended.
Paging (where fitted)
The transceiver has a paging feature that allows you to send
and receive text messages up to 64 characters long.
You can either send messages directly from the control panel
or from an attached computer terminal. Received messages
are displayed and recorded in the call memory of the
transceiver.

Overview
HF SSB transceiver user guide 2-5
GPS (where fitted)
You can attach a GPS receiver to the transceiver. The
transceiver automatically transmits GPS information in
response to a request from another station. You can also send
your GPS location to another transceiver.
Telephone (where fitted)
A base station can be connected to an IPC-500 telephone
interconnect unit. This allows you to use your transceiver to
make telephone calls through the public telephone system.
Fax and data (where fitted)
By connecting ancillary equipment you can use your
transceiver for fax and data transmission and reception.
Cloning
For network users, you can copy frequencies and settings
from one transceiver to another by the simple process of
cloning. A special cable joins the two transceivers together at
their microphone sockets.
Installing your transceiver
To install your transceiver and connect the components that
make up your station, refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 2, Installation.
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Overview
HF SSB transceiver user guide 2-5
GPS (where fitted)
You can attach a GPS receiver to the transceiver. The
transceiver automatically transmits GPS information in
response to a request from another station. You can also send
your GPS location to another transceiver.
Telephone (where fitted)
A base station can be connected to an IPC-500 telephone
interconnect unit. This allows you to use your transceiver to
make telephone calls through the public telephone system.
Fax and data (where fitted)
By connecting ancillary equipment you can use your
transceiver for fax and data transmission and reception.
Cloning
For network users, you can copy frequencies and settings
from one transceiver to another by the simple process of
cloning. A special cable joins the two transceivers together at
their microphone sockets.
Installing your transceiver
To install your transceiver and connect the components that
make up your station, refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 2, Installation.
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