Ericsson AEGIS EDACS M-PA LBI-38795A User manual

LBI-38795A
Operator’s Manual
AEGIS EDACS®M-PA
SYSTEM MODEL
PORTABLE RADIO
Mobile Communications

Copyright © May 1992, Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
POWER-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL
SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
VOICE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clear Modes . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table of Contents (Cont.)
Aegis Digital Mode . . . . . . . 16
Aegis Private And Voice Guard
PrivateModes . . . . . . . . . . 16
TRUNKEDMODE OPERATION . . . 20
Receiving A Message . . . . . . 20
Sending A Message . . . . . . 21
Emergency Operation (Trunked
Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dynamic Regrouping . . . . . . 23
Wide Area System Scanning . . 24
ScanningTrunkedGroups . . . . 24
Special Calls . . . . . . . . . . 26
Manually Dialed Telephone Inter-
connect Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
STATUS MESSAGE OPERATION . . 30
CONVENTIONAL MODE
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Receiving A Message . . . . . . 30
Sending A Message . . . . . . 31
Emergency Operation (Conven-
tional Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Scanning Conventional
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Table of Contents (Cont.)
OPERATINGTIPS . . . . . . . . . . . 34
OPERATING RULES AND REGULA-
TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
BATTERY PACKS . . . . . . . . . . . 36
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK . 36
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK . . 36
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK . S38
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SWIVEL MOUNT REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Figure 1 - Aegis EDACS M-PASystem Model Radio
SIDEVIEW FRONT VIEW
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INTRODUCTION
TheAegis

EDACSM-PA

Systemmodel
portable radio is a high-performance two-way ra-
dio that provides clear voice, Aegis digital, and
Aegis private communications. The radio is also
compatible with Voice Guard®communication
systems. Personality programming allows maxi-
mum integration flexibility into EDACS and con-
ventional radio systems.
The radio must be equipped with the en-
crypt/decrypt option before operation in Aegis
private or Voice Guard modes is possible. This
option allows the radio to communicate using
highly secure state-of-the-art Aegis and Voice
Guard encryption and decryption techniques.
Operating controls on the radio include a
rotatable system/group/channel control knob, ro-
tatable volume control, 16-button keypad, push-
to-talk, emergency and monitor buttons. The
on/off power switch for the unit is located on the
removable battery pack.
The8-digitalphanumericliquidcrystaldisplay
(LCD) on the front of the radio displays the oper-
ating status of the radio. This backlit display also
has sixteen status flags that indicate various op-
erating conditions such as private communica-
tions enabled, transmitter on, scanning, or
emergency mode enabled.
The exact operation of your radio will vary
depending upon the mode of operation, the ra-
dio’s programming, and the particular radio sys-
tem. Consult your radio system’s representative
for particular features that are programmed into
your radio.
CONTROLS
ON/OFF SWITCH
TheON/OFF SWITCHis locatedonthebat-
terypack. Slidingthisswitchupwill supplypower
totheradiofromthebatterypack. Anaudibleclick
will be heard and the "ON" indicator will be ex-
posed. Whentheradioisturnedon,itwillperform
a power-up self test and then resume operation
onthepreviousoperatingsystem,groupor chan-
nel as displayed in the LCD. Sliding the switch
down will turn the radio off.
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VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
TheVOLUMECONTROLKNOBisarotatable
control on the top of the radio used to adjust the
receiver’saudiolevelinthespeaker. Rotatingthis
knob in a clockwise direction will increase the
audio level. Counter-clockwise rotation will de-
crease the audio level. Minimum levels may be
programmedintotheradiotopreventmissedcalls
due to too low of a volume setting.
CONTROL KNOB
The rotatable 16-position CONTROL KNOB
located on the top of the radio may be pro-
grammed to select trunked groups and conven-
tionalchannelsoritmaybeprogrammedtoselect
systems. SeeSYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SE-
LECTION for details.
Astopplatemay beinstalledundertheknob
to limit the maximum number of positions to less
than sixteen (16). It is normally factory installed
for fifteen (15) positions.
PTT BUTTON
PressingthePTTBUTTON ontheside ofthe
radio will enable the radio’s transmitter. The "TX"
statusflaginthedisplaywillturnonwhentheradio
is transmitting. Releasing the PTT BUTTON will
return operation to receive mode.
Whenoperatinginatrunkedsystem,theradio
may be programmed to automatically transmit
(withoutthe operatorpressingthePTTBUTTON)
tomaintaincommunicationwiththesitecontroller.
The "TX" status flag willturn on when theradio is
transmitting.
MONITOR BUTTON
Trunked Mode
When operating in trunked mode, pressing
the MONITOR BUTTON after an individual call
has been received will return the radio to the
groupcallmode. Theradiowillnotrespondonan
individual basis, but willthen transmit group calls
whenthePTTBUTTONispressed. Theradiowill
also automatically return to the group call mode
after the programmed call-back time-out period
expires.
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Pressing the MONITOR BUTTON will also
clear any digits entered from the numeric keypad
andreturntheradiototheselectedgroupdisplay.
In addition, this button is used to toggle be-
tween group and regroup settings if the Dynamic
Regrouping mode (with deselect capability) has
been enabled by the site controller.
Conventional Mode
When the radio is operating in conventional
mode the MONITOR BUTTON is used to un-
squelch the receiver. If programmed for the se-
lected channel, it will also toggle Channel Guard
(CG) and/or Type 99 (T99) signaling on and off.
Momentarily pressing the MONITOR BUT-
TON will unsquelch the receiver. If programmed,
pressing and holding the button for at least one
(1)secondwilltoggleCGand/orT99signalingon
oroff. AfteraT99callhasbeenreceived,pressing
theMONITORBUTTONwillresettheradioforthe
next call. Note: Selecting another channel will
turnCGandT99signalingbackonifprogrammed
for the channel.
EMERGENCY BUTTON
When operating in trunked mode, pressing
and holding the red EMERGENCY BUTTON on
top of the radio for approximately one (1)second
willinitiateanemergencycallwithvoiceoperation
on the programmed home group. If no home
group is programmed into the radio, voice opera-
tion will be on the selected group.
In conventional mode, initiating an emer-
gency call by pressing the EMERGENCY BUT-
TON will cause the radio to transmit GE-STAR
signaling on the programmed emergency chan-
nel. If no emergency channel is programmed,
GE-STAR will be transmitted on the selected
channel.
STEP BUTTON
The STEP button located on the keypad may
be programmed to select trunked groups and
conventional channels or it may be programmed
toselectsystems.SeeSYSTEM/GROUP/CHAN-
NEL SELECTION for details.
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STEP is also used to scroll through the pro-
grammed special call table when the special call
mode is enabled.
SCAN BUTTON
PressingtheSCANbuttononthekeypadwill
togglescanoperationonandoff. Whentheradio
is scanning, the "SCN" status flag in the display
willshowandallgroups/channels onthescanlist
in the current system will be scanned.
SPECIAL CALL BUTTON
When operating in trunked mode, pressing
SPC will switch operation from the group select
mode to the special call mode. The last selected
special call will be displayed.
While in special call mode, the next pro-
grammed special call may be selected by press-
ingSTEP. Pressing2ndthenSTEPwill selectthe
previousprogrammedspecialcall. Thecaller’sID
of the last received individual call and the last
receivedgroupcallontheselectedgrouparealso
selectable using this method. See Special Calls
for details.
2nd FUNCTION BUTTON
Seven (7) of the buttons on the keypad are
dual-functionbuttons. Pressandreleasetheblue
2ndfunctionbuttontoshiftkeypadselectiontothe
A/D, PVT, STO, RCL, CLR, KEY or STS buttons.
The following paragraphs describe operation of
the shifted buttons.
Figure 2 - Keypad
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ADD/DELETE BUTTON (Shifted SCAN
Button)
When in trunked mode, pressing and releas-
ing 2nd and then pressing A/D (shifted SCAN
button)willaddtheselectedgrouptothescanlist
if it is not already on the list. Repeating this
sequencewilldeletethegroupfromthelist. When
the selected group is on the scan list, the "S"
status flag will show in the display.
Inconventionalmode,pressingandreleasing
2ndandthen pressingA/Dwill scrolltheselected
channel’s scan priority between non-priority scan
("S"statusflag),priority-twoscan("2"statusflag),
priority-onescan("1"statusflag)andnoscan(no
status flags).
Scan must be turned off before groups or
channels can be added to or deleted from the
scan list. See SCAN BUTTON for details.
PRIVATE BUTTON (Shifted SPC Button)
Private transmit modeis enabled or disabled
by pressing and releasing 2nd and then pressing
PVT (shifted SPC button). When enabled, the
"PVT" status flag in the display will turn on.
If the radio is programmed for forced private
operation, "FRCD PVT" will be displayed when
2nd-PVT is pressed;private transmit mode isnot
disabled. If the selected group or channel is not
programmed forprivate operation, "PVT DIS" will
momentarily show in the display when 2nd-PVT
is pressed; the radio will not change to private
mode. See PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS for
additional details.
STORE BUTTON (Shifted Digit 1)
STO(shifteddigit1)allowsten(10)telephone
numbers and ten (10) radio ID numbers to be
stored and later recalled with the RCL button.
Store a telephone number by entering the
number (up to 29 digits) followed by an asterisk
(*). Next, enter the storage location (1-10) and
press and release 2nd and then press STO.
"STORED" will be displayed for two seconds.
StoreindividualradioIDnumbersbyentering
the ID number (1 - 16382) followed by a pound
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sign(#).Nextenterthestoragelocation(1-10)and
press and release 2nd and then press STO.
"STORED" will be displayed for two seconds.
RECALL BUTTON (Shifted Digit 3)
RCL allows the previously stored telephone
or radio ID numbers to be recalled. To recall a
number first enter an * or # (* for telephone
number,# forradioIDnumber)andthenenterthe
storage location (1-10). Next press and release
2nd and then press RCL and the number will be
displayed.
CLEAR BUTTON (Shifted # Button)
To clear the last digit entered, press and
release 2nd and then press CLR (shifted # but-
ton).Holding CLR downwillrepetitivelyclear pre-
vious digits. The radio will return to the last
operating state when all entered digits are
cleared.
KEY BUTTON (Shifted Digit 6)
Pressingandreleasing2ndandthenpressing
KEY (shifted digit 6) will display the current oper-
atingcryptographic number.SeePRIVATE COM-
MUNICATIONS for details.
STATUS BUTTON
The STS button will be used for future status
operations.
KEYPAD LOCK FEATURE
Topreventaccidentalactivationofthebuttons
on the keypad, simultaneously press SCAN and
SPC to lock the keypad; "LOCKED" will be dis-
played momentarily. To unlock the keypad, press
SCANandSPCasecondtime;"UNLOCKED"will
be displayed momentarily.
INDICATORS
The radio’s liquid crystal display (LCD) lo-
cated on the front panel has eight (8) alphanu-
meric characters and sixteen (16) status flags.
This display provides indications of the current
operating system, group or channel and it dis-
playsvariousothermessagessuchasspecialcall
ID names or numbers, and telephone intercon-
nect numbers.
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LCD backlighting will turn on for a short
period anytime an active button is pressed or the
CONTROLKNOBisrotated. Backlightingmaybe
programmed to remain off at all times.
Thesixteen(16)statusflagslocatedalongthe
top and bottom of the display indicate operating
modes and conditions as follows:
EMG EMerGency mode - On indicates an
emergency call has been initiated by
the user. Flashing indicates an emer-
gency call has been received.
NC NoControl channel- Onindicatesthe
radio is not receiving the trunked con-
trol channel. Flashing indicates the
trunkedsystemisinafailsoftcondition
(supervisory radios only).
HI HIgh power transmit - On indicates
the selected system or channel has
been programmed for high power
transmit operation. Off indicates low
power transmit.
MSG MeSsaGe - Flashing indicates an in-
dividual call has been received
(trunked mode).
T99 Type 99 tone decode - On indicates
Type 99 tone decoding is enabled on
the selected conventional channel.
FlashingindicatesaT99 selectivecall
has been received and the radio must
be reset to receive another T99 call.
CNV CoNVentionalmode-Onindicatesthe
radio is operating in the conventional
mode.
SPC SPecial Call mode - On indicates the
special call mode has been enabled
(trunked mode).
PVT PriVaTe mode - On indicates private
mode is enabled and the radio will
transmit encrypted messages on the
selected group or channel. Flashing
indicatesanencryptedmessageisbe-
ing received.
Figure 3 - Liquid Crystal Display
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TX Transmitter enabled - On when the
radio is transmitting.
BSY BuSY - When in trunked mode, on
indicates the radio is receiving a call;
flashing indicates a call has been
queued. In conventional mode, on in-
dicates a carrier is being received.
CG Channel Guard - On indicates Chan-
nel Guard encode/decode is enabled
ontheselectedconventional channel.
BAT BATterylow -Onindicatesthe battery
pack’s charge is low.
S Scan list - On indicates the selected
group/channel is on the scan list.
1priority 1 - On indicates the selected
conventionalchannelisdesignatedas
the priority-one scan channel.
2priority 2 - On indicates the selected
conventionalchannelisdesignatedas
the priority-two scan channel.
SCN SCaNmode-Onindicatestheradiois
scanning.
UNIVERSAL DEVICE CONNECTOR
The Universal Device Connector (UDC) is
locatedonthesideoftheradiojustabovethePTT
and MONITOR BUTTONS. This connector pro-
vides connections for the external accessories
such as a headset, a speaker-mike, or an emer-
gency lanyard. When the radio is locked in a
vehicular charger/repeater the UDC provides the
audio and control connections between the radio
and the vehicular charger/repeater. The UDC is
also used by the maintenance personnel when
the radio is programmed.
ALERT TONES
The radio sounds five (5) basic alert tones or
"beeps" to indicate various operating conditions.
Alert tones may be programmed to remain off at
all times.
•500 Hz Tone –trunked failure tone -
sounds when a trunked
failure has occurred (call
denied, failed confirma-
tion).
–lowbattery-soundswhen
the battery pack’s charge
is low.
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•800 Hz Tone –private mode disabled -
on a conventional chan-
nel,soundswhenthePTT
BUTTON is pressedif pri-
vate transmit mode has
previously been disabled.
•1000 Hz Tone –alert tone - sounds when
a button is pressed and a
status change occurs
–channel access tone -
sounds when a trunked
channel has been as-
signed and it is clear to
talk.
•1200 Hz Tone –private mode channel ac-
cess tone - sounds when
the radio is in the private
transmit mode, a trunked
channel has been as-
signed and it is clear to
talk.
•2500 Hz Tone –call queued tone -sounds
when a trunked call is
queued.
OPERATION
POWER-UP
Afterthebatterypackandantennahavebeen
installed, turn the radio on by sliding the ON/OFF
SWITCH on the battery pack up. After the radio
has completed a power-up self-test, it will begin
operationonthe lastoperating stateasdisplayed
inthe LCD. Ifprogrammedon,thepower-upalert
tone (beep) will be heard.
If the radio was previously operating in a
trunkingsystemandcommunicationwiththissys-
tem’s control channel cannot be established, the
"NC"status flagwillturnon. Thismayoccurif,for
example, the radio is out of range of the previous
trunking site. It may be necessary move to an-
other location, select another trunking system, or
a conventional channel.
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SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION
The radio may be programmed with one of
two different system/group/ channel selection
modes as follows:
•Systems are selected with the STEP but-
ton; groups and channels are selected with
the CONTROL KNOB.
or
•Systems are selected with the CONTROL
KNOB; groups and channels are selected
with the STEP button.
STEP Button Programmed For System
Selection
CONTROL KNOB Programmed For
Group/Channel Selection
System Selection
Press and release STEP to select the next
systemprogrammedintotheradioasindicatedin
the display. To select the previous system, press
and release 2nd and then press STEP. Holding
down STEP will cause the radio to automatically
scroll through the system list.
Upon reaching an end of the system list, the
radio may be programmed to stop selection or
wrap around (go fromone end to the other).
Systemsmayalsobeselectedbyenteringthe
system number from the numeric keypad and
then pressing STEP. If a number out of the pro-
grammed range is entered, "RANGE" will be dis-
played.
Group/Channel Selection
After the desired system is selected with the
STEP button, rotate the CONTROL KNOB to the
desiredtrunkedgrouporconventionalchannelas
indicated in the display. A stop-plate may be
placed under the knob which will limit the maxi-
mum positions to less than sixteen (16).
CONTROL KNOB Programmed For System
Selection
STEP Button Programmed For
Group/Channel Selection
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System Selection
Rotate the CONTROL KNOB to the desired
system as indicated in the display. A stop-plate
may be placed under the knob which will limit the
maximum positions to less than sixteen (16).
Group/Channel Selection
After the desired system is selected with the
CONTROL KNOB, press and release STEP to
select the next trunked group or conventional
channel programmed into the radio as indicated
in the display. To select the previous group or
channel, press and release 2nd and then press
STEP. HoldingdownSTEPwillcausetheradioto
automatically scroll through the group/channel
list.
Upon reaching an end of the group/channel
list, the radio may be programmed to stop selec-
tionorwraparound(gofromoneendtotheother).
Groupsorchannelsmayalsobeselectedby
entering the group/channel number from the nu-
merickeypadandthenpressingSTEP.Ifanumber
out of the programmed range is entered,
"RANGE" will be displayed.
VOICE MODES
Eachsystem(trunkedorconventional)inthe
radio is programmed for either Aegis or Voice
Guard communications. Aegis programmed sys-
tems have three (3) different voice modes: clear,
digitalandprivate.VoiceGuardsystemshavetwo
(2) voice modes: clear and private. The voice
modes are programmed on a per-group basis
withineach trunkedsystemandon aper-channel
basis within each conventional system. A radio
mustbeequippedwiththeencrypt/decryptoption
before it will operate in Aegis private or Voice
Guard modes.
Clear Modes
AegisclearandVoiceGuardclearmodesare
identicalvoicemodesinwhichtheradiotransmits
and receives only clear (analog) voice signals.
These analog signals are non-digitized and non-
encrypted.Clearmodetransmissionscanbeeas-
ily monitored by unauthorized persons. Groups
and channels programmed for clear operation
cannot transmit or receive Aegis digital or private
messages.
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Aegis Digital Mode
Aegisdigitalmodeallowstheradiototransmit
and receive digitized voice signals. Aegis digital
signals provide improved weak signal perform-
ance and they cannot be easilymonitored with a
standard receiver. Groups and channels pro-
grammedforAegis digitaloperationtransmitonly
digital signals and they can receive clear and
digitalsignals.Inotherwords,withacertaingroup
or channel selected, the operator cannot change
from the digital transmit mode but the radio will
receiveclearordigitalsignals.Private(encrypted)
messages cannot be received when the radio is
in Aegis digital mode.
Aegis Private And Voice Guard Private
Modes (Optional)
The Aegis private and Voice Guard private
modes allow the radio to transmit and receive
encrypted messages. To operate in these voice
modes, the radio must be equipped with the op-
tionalencrypt/decryptfeatureandthetransmitting
and receiving units must have identical crypto-
graphic keys.
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODE COMPATIBILITY
FOR VOICE GUARD OPERATION
GROUP/CHANNEL
PROGRAMMING
(TRANSMIT)
RECEIVE CAPABILITY
CLEAR PRIVATE
CLEAR Yes No
PRIVATE Yes Yes *
*assumesthepropercryptographickeyisloaded
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODE COMPATIBILITY
FOR AEGIS OPERATION
GROUP/CHANNEL
PROGRAMMING
(TRANSMIT)
RECEIVE CAPABILITY
CLEAR DIGITAL PRIVATE
CLEAR Yes No No
DIGITAL Yes Yes No
PRIVATE Yes No Yes *
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Aegis transmissions cannot be received bya
radio set to receive a Voice Guard transmission.
Accordingly, a Voice Guard transmission cannot
be received by a radio set to receive an Aegis
transmission.
Cryptographic keys are transferred into the
radio using a cryptographic Keyloader. Up to
seven (7) different cryptographic keys, numbered
1 - 7, can be transferred from a Keyloader and
stored in the radio. An individual key is automat-
ically selected on a per-group/channel basis ac-
cording to the radio’s programming.Groups and
channels within Aegis systems can be pro-
grammed for keys 1 - 6. Groups and channels
within Voice Guard systems can be programmed
forkeys 1 - 7.
DES radios require a DES Keyloader (option
V4025).Operating details on the DES Keyloader
arecontained inLBI-31541.VGEradiosrequirea
VGEKeyloader(optionV4028).SeeLBI-31685for
operating details on the VGE Keyloader.
When operating on a group or channel pro-
grammed for private mode, all transmissions will
beprivatetransmissionsandtheradiowillreceive
clearand privatesignals.The "PVT"status flagin
the display turns on when the private mode is
enabled.If the selected group or channel is pro-
grammedfor autoselectcapability, the mode may
be toggled between private and clear using the
2nd - PVT buttons (shifted SPC). Radios pro-
grammedforforcedprivateoperationdonotallow
a change of the transmit mode; the PVT button
does not function.
Transferring Keys Into The Radio
The following procedure outlines basic key
transferring steps.
1. Turn the radio off.
2. Plug the modular connector of the Key-
loader cable into the Keyloader’s modu-
lar jack.
Before private messages can be sent or
received, one or more cryptographic
keys must be transferred into the radio
from the Keyloader.
NOTE
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3. ConnecttheKeyloadercabletotheUDC
on the radio.
4. Press the PWRbutton on the Keyloader
and wait for the Keyloader to display
"MASTER MODE".
5. Press the TRN button on the Keyloader.
If necessary, select a different crypto-
graphic key to be transferred into the
radio.
6. Turn the radio on. The display should
read "KEY LOAD".
7. Press the EXE button on the Keyloader
to transfer the key. The Keyloader will
display "GOOD 1.x TRANSFER" where
"x" is the selected cryptographic key
number.
8. Disconnect the cable from the radio’s
UDC. A single beep will be heard from
the radio’s speaker if the power-up alert
toneisenabled. Theradiowillchangeto
the selected group or channel as indi-
cated in the display.
Key Zero
All cryptographic keys can be zeroed or
"dumped"when theradiois onbysimultaneously
pressing the STEP and 2nd buttons for at least
one second. When the key(s) have been zeroed,
the radio will display "KEY ZERO" and it will emit
a series of beeps. If the cryptographic key(s) are
zeroed,oneormorekeysmustbetransferredinto
the radio from the Keyloader before privatecom-
munications may continue.
In addition, removing the battery pack for
severalminutes(typicallythree)ordisassembling
thefronthalfoftheradiofromtherearhalfwillalso
zeroallkeys. Theradiodoesnothavetobeturned
on to zero the key(s) using eitherof these proce-
dures (DES versions only).
DisplayingThe Currently Used
Cryptographic Key Number
To display the cryptographic key currently in
use, press and release 2nd and then press KEY
(shifted 6).One of the following messages will be
displayed:
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•"KEY x" - where "x" is thekey number (1
- 7) currently in use.
•"NOKEYx"-where"x"isthekeynumber
(1-7)programmedfortheselectedgroup
orchannel.Theselectedgrouporchannel
has been programmed for private opera-
tionbutthe key hasbeen zeroedornever
transferred into the radio. This message
willperiodicallyshowinthedisplayunder
this condition.
•"PVTDIS"-theselectedgrouporchannel
is not programmed for private operation.
Receiving An Encrypted Message
When receiving, the radio automatically
switchesbetweenclearorprivateoperation. Ifthe
transmission being received is an encrypted
transmission,itwillbedecrypted,the"PVT"status
flagwillflash,thereceiverwillunsquelch,andthe
message will be heard in the speaker. For this to
occur, the selected group or channel must be
programmed forprivateoperationandthecorrect
cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio.
Transmitting An Encrypted Message
1. Select the desired group or channel.
2. Toggle operation to private transmit by
pressing and releasing 2nd and then
pressing PVT (shifted SPC button).
When private transmit mode is enabled,
the "PVT" status flag in the display will
turn on.
Ifagrouporchannel isnotprogrammed
for private mode operation, "PVT DIS"
willmomentarilyshowinthedisplayifan
attempt is made to enable private trans-
mitmode. Itisnotpossibletooperateon
this group/channel in private mode.
If the radio is programmed for forced
private transmit operation, "FRCD PVT"
willmomentarilyshowinthedisplayifan
attemptis made todisableprivatetrans-
mit mode. It is not possible to transmit
on this group/channel in clear mode.
3. Continue with standard transmission
procedures. In conventional mode, if a
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channel is programmed for private op-
eration and private transmit mode has
been disabled, the radio will sound an
alert tone when the PTT BUTTON is
pressed to warn of the clear (non-en-
crypted) transmit mode.
TRUNKED MODE OPERATION
Digital trunking provides fast communication
access. In this mode theoperator selects acom-
munication system and group and the communi-
cation channel is allocated through digital
signaling with the site.The following operation is
applicable to clear, digital and private operation
unless otherwise noted.
Receiving A Message
1. Slide the ON/OFF SWITCH on the bat-
tery pack to the on position. The radio
will initiate and complete the power-up
self-test then the system’s name and
"NC" status flag will be displayed until a
control channel is located. When the
control channel is located, the "NC"
status flag disappears and the group
name is displayed.
2. Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to an
approximate mid-range position.
3. Select the desired system and group
using the STEP button and CONTROL
KNOB. See the SYSTEM/GROUP/-
CHANNEL SELECTION operating pro-
cedures for details. The display
indicates the selected group.
4. The radio is now ready to receive mes-
sages.
5. GROUP CALL - When a group call is
received, the radio unsquelches on the
assigned channel and the "BSY" status
flag turns on. The group name or the
originator’s ID (depending on program-
ming)isdisplayed. Adjustthevolumeas
necessary.
INDIVIDUAL CALL - If an individualcall
(a call directed to only one radio) is re-
ceived, the radio will unsquelch on the
assigned channel and the "BSY" status
flagwillturnon. "*INDV*",originatorsID,
or the caller’s name (if programmed) is
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