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OPERATOR AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TR-810
VHF AM GROUND TO AIR COMMUNICATION RADIO

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The equipment is designed to meet the essential requirements of European Directives
1999/5/EC, 89/336EEC as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC and 72/23/EEC
The following standards are applied:
EMC: EN 301 489-22 v. 1.3.1
FCC part 15 and part 87
Health and Safety: IEC 60945 ed.4 and EN60950-1
Radio specifications: EN 300 676-1 v.1.4.1
For an updated list of approvals and statements of conformity, these are available on:
www.jotron.com
TECHNICAL MANUAL
TR-810
VHF TRANSCEIVER

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BITE
Built In Test Equipment
bps
Bits Per Second.
DSP
Digital Signal Processor
ETSI
European Telecommunication Standardisation Institute
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
IEC
International Electro-technical Commission.
OCP
Operators Control Panel (In this manual: Front module)
PA
Power Amplifier
PSU
Power Supply Unit. Separate unit to power the equipment.
PTT
Push To Talk
RF
Radio Frequency
S/N
SIGNAL- TO-NOISE RATIO
VSWR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or
modules described herein to improve reliability, function or design. Jotron AS does not
assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the described product.
This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling precautions to avoid
static discharges which may damage these devices.
Some RF semiconductor devices used in this equipment may contain Beryllium Oxide. If
inhaled, dust from this oxide can be toxic. No danger will arise from normal handling but no
attempt should be made to tamper with these devices. On no account must these transistors
be destroyed or discarded with industrial or domestic waste, but should be returned to the
manufacturers for subsequent disposal.

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Connectors and cables
Do not force plugs in place, as this may damage the pins in the plugs.
Do not pull the cables when removing connectors from the TR-810, take instead a firm grip
around the connector, press in the locking pin and pull.
Display and front panel
Avoid touching the display with sharp objects, as scratches can reduce the visibility.
Storage and safe handling
Storage temperature is between -40C to + 70 C.
Cleaning of the equipment can be done with a cloth soaked in a mixture of ordinary dish-
detergent and water.
1. Do not place liquid-filled containers on top of the equipment.
2. Immediately turn off the power if water or other liquid leaks into the equipment.
Continued use of the equipment can cause fire or electrical shock. Contact Jotron
AS for service.
3. Immediately turn off the power if the equipment is emitting smoke or fire.
4. Do not operate the equipment with wet hands.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and transceiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the transceiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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1INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL .............................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 LAYOUT OF THE TRANSCEIVER ....................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 APPLICATIONS............................................................................................................................ 1-2
2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATION,TR-810................................................................................................. 2-1
3FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 FRONT MODULE CONTROLS .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Display............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.2 Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C................................................. 3-2
3.1.3 ON/OFF button ............................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 Front Mic/Headset connector......................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.5 Preset channel buttons ................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 TRANSCEIVER,REAR CONNECTIONS................................................................................................ 3-3
3.2.1 Antenna connector (50 ohm N) ...................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 DC Connector .................................................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.3 I/O connector (RJ45) ....................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 MIC II connector (RJ45)................................................................................................... 3-4
4INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 INTRODUCTION. ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 INITIAL INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.4 INSTALLATION OF TR-810............................................................................................................ 4-2
4.4.1 Split installation parts..................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4.2 Measures of TR-810........................................................................................................ 4-3
4.4.3 Desktop Mounting .......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.4 Flush mounting ............................................................................................................... 4-5
4.5 ANTENNA CONNECTORS............................................................................................................... 4-6
4.6 DC CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.7 REMOTE SIGNALS........................................................................................................................ 4-6
5OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Note on frequency setting .............................................................................................. 5-2
5.2 USER MENU –TRANSCEIVER (RESTRICTED ACCESS LEVEL) .................................................................. 5-3
5.3 USER MENU –TRANSCEIVER (NON-RESTRICTED ACCESS LEVEL)........................................................... 5-4
5.4 USER MENU –TRANSCEIVER (TECHNICIAN) ..................................................................................... 5-4
5.5 SETTING,INFORMATION AND CONFIGURATION MENUS –TRANSCEIVER................................................ 5-5
5.6 SERVICE INFORMATION MENUS –TRANSCEIVER ............................................................................... 5-6
5.7 BITE INFORMATION MENUS –TRANSCEIVER .................................................................................... 5-6
6ERROR CONDITIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ................................................................. 6-1
7LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES.............................................................................................. 7-1

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1Introduction
1.1 Models covered by this manual
The following models / variants are covered by this operator manual
Model
P/N
Accessories
Output
Frequency range
Modes
TR-810 Transceiver
Vehicle version
83200
See Table 1.1-2
10 Watt
118-137 MHz
AM
TR-810 Transceiver
Desktop version
83200
See Table 1.1-2
10 Watt
118-137 MHz
AM
Table 1.1-1, Radio models
Accessory
X = Standard supply O= Optional supply
Part
number
TR-810
Vehicle version
TR-810
Desktop version
5m extension cable for split mount
84317
X
X
Hand microphone
84092
X
X
Console bracket
84084
X
X
Lock screws
84086
X
X
Front module bracket (for split mount)
84391
X
X
Operation and Installation manual
84417
X
X
Antenna with cable (Vehicle kit)
97976
X
Antenna adapter FME - BNC
84605
X
DC cable with fuses for vehicle mount
84329
X
Power AC/DC with connector
84330
X
DC/DC converter with separation
84545
X
Antenna adapter BNC - N
80577
X
Front cover plate with flange (for split mount)
84082
O
Console cover plate (for split mount)
84416
O
Base antenna
91794
O
Coax cable RG-213 –30m
97898
O
N-connector for RG-213
98244
O
Antenna ½``flammable retardant cable
82907
O
N-connector for ½``flammable retardant cable
82908
O
Antenna lightning protector
80322
O
Technical manual
84096
O
O
Table 1.1-2, Accessory list

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1.2 Layout of the transceiver
The TR-810 VHF AM transceiver is designed for use in ground to air communication in the
118-137MHz air band, with selectable channel spacing, 8.33KHz* or 25KHz. The transceiver
operates in accordance to ICAO recommendations and conforms to the requirements of
European Telecom Standard Institute, ETSI, EN 300 676 standard. The transceiver will be
delivered with 10 Watt, 40 Watt PEP, output power.
*) 8.33KHz are only applicable outside USA and Canada
Figure 1.2-1, Transceiver, TR-810 with microphone
1.3 Applications
The TR-810 AM transceiver can be used for ground to air voice and can be operated in the
following modes:
Locally, mounted into a vehicle, with a microphone connected to the front module
connector or to the transceiver unit micII connector. An external loudspeaker can be
connected to the transceiver unit I/O connector.
Locally, mounted as a desktop, with microphone and/or headphone connected to the
front module connector or the microphone connected to the transceiver unit rear
connector. An external loudspeaker can be connected to the transceiver unit I/O
connector.
Locally, flush mounted on a horizontal or vertical plate, with microphone and /or
headphone connected to the front module connector or the microphone connected
to the transceiver unit micII connector. An external loudspeaker can be connected to
the transceiver unit I/O connector.

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2Technical SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 General specification, TR-810
TR-810
Radio performance
EN 300 676 v.1.3.1
Temperature range
-20°C to +55°C (operating) -40°C to +70°C (storage)
Humidity
90% @+40°C (non condensing)
Shock & Vibration
Transport: EN 300 019-2-2
Shock & Vibration
Ground Vehicle installations: EN 300 019-2-5
Shock & Vibration
Portable and non-stationary use: EN 300 019-2-7
Safety
According to EN/IEC 60950
EMC
EN 301 489-1 v.1.5.1, EN 301 489-22 v.1.3.1 , IEC 60945
MTBF
>10 years / unit
MTTR
<30 minutes at lowest replaceable unit
Transceiver
AM 25 kHz
AM 8.33 kHz (applicable outside USA and Canada)
Frequency response
300-3400 Hz
350-2500 Hz
Effective bandwidth <6dB @
+/- 8.5kHz
+/- 4 kHz
Supply voltage, DC
12 - 28VDC negative ground +/- 10%
Power consumption
At 10W, 80%modulation: < 60W
Frequency range
118-137 MHz
Frequency stability
± 1.0ppm
Data ports
RS232 for service only
BITE monitoring
VSWR, Voltages, Currents, Levels, Lock detect, Temperature, Output power, External alarm
Weight Transceiver unit
1.95Kg
Dimension Transceiver unit
184mm (W) * 241mm(D) * 72,8mm (H)
TX Output power
10W ± 1dB, adjustable. (40W PEP). Output is reduced automatically depending of BITE measure.
TX Modulation
AM up to 90%. Modulation level adjustable from front panel.
TX Distorsion
< 5% @ 90% modulation
TX LF compression VOGAD
30dB with less than 10% change in modulation
TX Hum and noise level
> 40dB below @ 90% modulation
TX Keying time
< 20.0ms
TX Conducted spurious emission
< -70dBm
TX Permissible input level
5V EMF
TX THD
< 5%, 90% mod
TX Mic input
Dynamic/Electret. Sensitivity 1.9mV
TX Intermodulation attenuation
> 40dB with a frequency offset of ± 150kHz
RX Adjacent channel rejection
>80dB
>65dB
RX THD
< 100µV, 1kHz
RX Sensitivity @1V / 30% pd
10dB SINAD (CCITT)
RX Image and IF frequency response
>100 dB
RX Intermodulation immunity
>80 dBc
RX Squelch operation
Adjustable -1µV pd. to 25µV pd., Hysteresis:< 3dB, Opening/Closing: < 50ms
RX Audio AGC
30% - 90%, <3dB variation
RX Audio output
Built in speaker: >4W
RX Headphone
8 - 32Ω >100mW
RX External speaker
>4W @ 4Ω, adjustable volume from front panel
RX Signal / Noise
>45dB on any output @100V, 30%, 1kHz
RX Monitor output
600Ω (unbalanced) -7dBm @ 90% modulation
RX Harmonic distortion
<3% @90% AM (line output)
RX Cross modulation
>90dB @ 1MHz offset
RX Blocking
>95dB @1MHz offset
RX Dynamic range
>110dB
RX Spurious response rejection
>90dB

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3Functional description
3.1 Front module controls
3.1.1 Display
The display shows the most important operational parameters, selected channel and
frequency.
In addition, the display will show various menus, submenus and operational parameters to
be accessed by the Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C.
The bottom line of the display will show icons to indicate different status:
Indicates that the key button on the microphone is pressed, and the radio is
transmitting.
Indicates that the radio transmitter has decreased the output level to Low Power.
See chapter 5.7 for details.
Indicates that the Squelch is open and/or a signal is received.
Indicates an Alarm condition. An alarm text will be shown at the right side of this
symbol.
Scroll /Select
switch (SW)
Navigation
button (A)
Display
Preset Channel
buttons
Internal
loadspeaker
Navigation
button (B)
Navigation
button (C)
Mic/Headset
connector
TX
LP
SQ
!
Figure 3.1-1, Front module controls

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3.1.2 Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C
The Scroll/Select switch together with the navigation buttons, A, B and C, are used to
navigate through the menus. The Scroll/Select switch has three actions: It can be turned
clockwise, anti-clockwise, or momentarily pressed.
In general the use of the navigation buttons are:
Ahas two functions: Select Channel or One step back
Bhas two functions: Squelch on/off or Enter/Confirm a selected submenu
C has two functions: Enter Main menu or Power on/off
SW Scroll/Select right: Increase a value (up)
SW Scroll/Select left: Decrease a value (down)
SW Scroll/Select press: Enter/Confirm
The user interface will indicate which navigation button to use.
3.1.3 ON/OFF button
Navigation button C.
To switch the transceiver ON, press and hold button for 1 second.
To switch the transceiver OFF, press button once to enter the Main menu. Then press and
hold the button for 5 seconds.
3.1.4 Front Mic/Headset connector
The front Mic/Headset connector is used for multiple purposes. First it is used to connect a
microphone and/or a headset to the front module of the transceiver for local operation. The
headset output contains the sidetone generated from the output of the transmitter together
with the received audio when the transmitter is not keyed.
In addition the Mic/Headset connector has a RS232 serial line that can be used to control
radio parameters from an external unit, or to upload new firmware into the radio unit for
future upgrades. A service dongle can be inserted to access the service menu.
Microphone Connector Front
Name
PIN
Purpose
MIC. INPUT
1
MIC. GND
2
Headset
3
RS232
4
RS232 TD
RS232
5
RS232 RD
KEY
6
Grounding this pin will key the transmitter
+12VDC
7
+12 VDC to external equipment (10mA)
GND
8
Common ground
Table 3.1.4-1, Front Mic/Headset connector, pin out

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3.1.5 Preset channel buttons
These buttons are used to bring already stored channels.
3.2 Transceiver, rear connections
Figure 3.2-1, TR-810 transceiver unit, rear view
3.2.1 Antenna connector (50 ohm N)
Interface to the antenna cable for the transceiver Connector (50 ohm BNC).
This connector is connected to the antenna relay internally in the transceiver unit.
3.2.2 DC Connector
The DC wires are connected to the external DC supply (+12V to + 28V 10%), or directly to
the cars battery via a separate external fuse.
Red wire is the positive connection and Black wire is the negative.
A thin Green wire is together with the DC input wires. This wire can be connected to +
voltage through the ignition key, to automatically turn the TR-810 off when the ignition is
turned off.
To ignore this possibility, this wire has to be connected to a constant + voltage.
DC
Connector
Mic II
connector
I/O
connector
Antenna
connector

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DC Connector
Name
PIN
Purpose
Red wire
1
Connected to + DC voltage
Black wire
2
Connected to minus
Green wire
3
Ignition + DC voltage sense
Table 3.2.2-1, DC connector, pin out
3.2.3 I/O connector (RJ45)
The transceiver unit I/O connector is used for multiple purposes described in the table.
I/O Connector
Name
PIN
Purpose
EX-SPEAKER
1
To external speaker.
EX-SPEAKER
2
To external speaker.
MONITOR
3
To tape recorder etc. 600Ω unbalanced
LOW POWER
4
Grounding this pin will force the transmitter to
low power (Gas alarm)
NC
5
Not in use
MUTE
6
Used to mute external equipment. Triggered by
squelch
+12VDC
7
+12 VDC to external equipment (10mA)
GND
8
Common ground
Table 3.2.3-1, I/O connector, pin out
3.2.4 MIC II connector (RJ45)
The microphone can be connected to this connector if it is convenient to have the microphone
connected at the rear side of the transceiver unit. See chapter 4.7 and 5.5 for selecting an external
microphone.
Rear mic. Connector
Name
PIN
Purpose
MIC. INPUT
1
MIC. GND
2
Headset
3
NC
4
Not in use
NC
5
Not in use
KEY
6
Grounding this pin will key the transmitter
+12VDC
7
+12 VDC to external equipment (10mA)
GND
8
Common ground
Table 3.2.4-1, MIC II connector, pin out

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4Installation
4.1 Compass safe distance
The Compass safe distance for the TR-810 is minimum 110cm.
4.2 Introduction.
The procedures for installing the transceiver are described in Table 4.2-1 below.
It is recommended that these procedures are completed in the order shown.
Procedure
Reference
1
Initial inspection
4.3
2
Install equipment
4.4
4
Connect remote connectors as required
4.7
5
Connect antenna
4.5
6
Connect DC supply
4.6
Table 4.2-1, Installation procedures
4.3 Initial inspection
Items included for a TR-810 transceiver
1
TR-810 transceiver
2
CD with Operators Manual
3
Accessories ordered according to model and installation. See Table 1.1-2,
Accessory list
Table 4.3-1, Inspection procedures
On receipt of the radio unit, remove all transit packaging and check that there is no damage
to the equipment. If damage is evident, contact Jotron AS immediately and retain the
original transit packaging.

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4.4 Installation of TR-810
4.4.1 Split installation parts
Figure 4.4.1-1 shows some extra parts used for split installation. The TR-810 can be mounted
as a Mobile radio, Desk top or Flush mounted into a horizontal or vertical area. The front
module can be mounted separately away from the transceiver unit using an extension cable
and a mounting plate or a bracket.
Item
number
Document
number
Title
Quantity
1
82767
TRANSCEIVER UNIT W/ DESKTOP BRACKET
1
2
84082
FRONT COVER PLATE W/FLANGE
1
3
84416
CONSOLE MOUNTING PLATE FRONT MODULE
1
4
84414
BRACKET FRONT MODULE
1
5
82276
DIN912-CYL HEAD UMBRAKO M4X10
2
Figure 4.4.1-1, Examples of various parts used for split installation

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4.4.2 Measures of TR-810
Figure 4.4.2-1, Measures of TR-810

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4.4.3 Desktop Mounting
Figure 4.4.3-1, Standard desktop mounting
Figure 4.4.3-2, Split desktop mounting

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4.4.4 Flush mounting
Figure 4.4.4-1, Standard flush mounting
Hole in desk or wall for the connection cable between
front module and transceiver unit
Figure 4.4.4-2, Split flush mounting