Kantronics TALON UDC SERIES User manual

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KANTRONICS
RADIO MODEM USER MANUAL
Kantronics Co., Inc.
1202 E. 23rd Street, Suite A
Lawrence, Kansas 66046
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.kantronics.com
TALON UDC
SERIES

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1REVISIONS
Revision Date Description
- 2003-09-26 Initial release.
A 2004-01-27 Added information on Input/Output CCA.

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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 REVISIONS............................................................................................................ 2
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................ 3
3 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................. 6
3.1 Sales/Inquiries......................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Technical Support ................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Disclaimer Notice ................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Kantronics Warranty Registration .......................................................................... 6
3.6 Important Information............................................................................................. 8
3.7 License Agreement ................................................................................................. 8
3.7.1 License .................................................................................................................... 8
3.7.2 Term........................................................................................................................ 8
3.7.3 Object Code ............................................................................................................ 8
3.7.4 Limited Warranty.................................................................................................... 8
3.7.5 General.................................................................................................................... 8
3.7.6 Other ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.8 Limited Warranty.................................................................................................... 9
3.8.1 WARRANTY ......................................................................................................... 9
3.8.2 REMEDY................................................................................................................ 9
3.8.3 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY ........................................................................................ 9
3.8.4 DISCLAIMER ...................................................................................................... 10
3.8.5 APPLICABLE PRODUCTS AND PERIODS ..................................................... 10
3.8.6 EXCLUSIONS...................................................................................................... 10
3.8.7 REMEDY PROCEDURE..................................................................................... 11
3.8.8 NON-ASSIGNMENT........................................................................................... 11
3.8.9 OTHER RIGHTS.................................................................................................. 11
3.9 Return/Repair Procedures ..................................................................................... 11
3.9.1 Check-List for Possible Problems......................................................................... 12
3.9.2 Return Procedures................................................................................................. 12
3.9.3 Service department contact information:.............................................................. 12
3.10 Repair Service Charges......................................................................................... 13
3.11 International Returns............................................................................................. 14
4 APPROVALS AND COMPLIANCE................................................................... 15
4.1 RF Exposure.......................................................................................................... 15
4.2 General Safety of Operation ................................................................................. 15
4.3 Information to the User......................................................................................... 16
4.4 FCC Notice ........................................................................................................... 16
4.5 Industry Canada Notice......................................................................................... 16
5 PRODUCT INFORMATION............................................................................... 17
5.1 Model Identification.............................................................................................. 17
5.2 FCC Regulations................................................................................................... 17
5.2.1 Licensing............................................................................................................... 17
5.2.2 Type Acceptance................................................................................................... 17
6 SPECIFICATION OF PRODUCT ....................................................................... 18

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6.1 TALON UDC UHF............................................................................................... 18
6.1.1 General.................................................................................................................. 18
6.1.2 Transmitter............................................................................................................ 18
6.1.3 Receiver ................................................................................................................ 18
6.2 TALON UDC VHF............................................................................................... 19
6.2.1 General.................................................................................................................. 19
6.2.2 Transmitter............................................................................................................ 19
6.2.3 Receiver ................................................................................................................ 20
7 CONNECTOR PINOUTS .................................................................................... 20
7.1 ANT Connector (A1J1)......................................................................................... 20
7.2 Dc Power Connector (A2J6)................................................................................. 20
7.3 Serial I/O Connector (A2J9) ................................................................................. 20
7.4 GPS Receiver Connector (A2W1J1) .................................................................... 21
7.5 Input/Output Connector (A3J1) ............................................................................ 21
7.6 Serial I/O Connector (A3J2) ................................................................................. 23
8 PACKET RADIO ................................................................................................. 23
8.1 Packet Radio Description...................................................................................... 23
8.2 Connected vs. Unproto.......................................................................................... 23
8.3 A Simple Connect................................................................................................. 24
8.4 Monitoring ............................................................................................................ 25
8.5 Selective Monitoring............................................................................................. 26
8.6 Digipeating............................................................................................................ 26
8.7 Advanced Digipeating .......................................................................................... 27
8.8 Multi-Connects ..................................................................................................... 28
8.9 Timing................................................................................................................... 29
8.10 FRACK (Frame Acknowledgment Time) ............................................................ 29
8.11 Retries in AX.25 Level 2, Version 1 vs. Version 2 .............................................. 30
8.12 Convers Mode vs. Transparent Mode................................................................... 30
8.12.1 Exiting Transparent Mode .................................................................................... 30
8.13 Flow Control ......................................................................................................... 31
8.13.1 Software Flow Control.......................................................................................... 31
8.13.2 Hardware Flow Control ........................................................................................ 31
8.14 Remote Access...................................................................................................... 31
9 PROTOCOL DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................ 32
9.1 Terminal Mode...................................................................................................... 32
9.2 Host Mode............................................................................................................. 32
9.2.1 Host Mode Description ......................................................................................... 33
9.2.2 Exiting Host mode ................................................................................................ 33
9.3 KISS Mode............................................................................................................ 34
9.3.1 KISS Mode Description........................................................................................ 34
9.3.2 Exiting KISS mode ............................................................................................... 34
9.4 Transparent Unproto Packet (TUP) Mode............................................................ 35
9.4.1 TUP Mode Description ......................................................................................... 35
9.4.2 TUP Mode Operation............................................................................................ 36
9.5 Poll Mode.............................................................................................................. 36
9.5.1 Poll Mode Protocol Description............................................................................ 37

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9.5.2 Poll Mode Operation............................................................................................. 37
9.6 Line Substitution (LINE SUB) Mode ................................................................... 40
9.6.1 LINE SUB Mode Protocol Description ................................................................ 40
9.6.2 LSUB Mode Operation ......................................................................................... 40
9.7 Mode Capabilities Matrix ..................................................................................... 41
10 CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................. 41
10.1 Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Asset Tracking..................................... 42
10.1.1 AVL Used Without a Terminal............................................................................. 42
10.1.2 AVL Used With a Terminal (For Text) ................................................................ 42
10.1.3 AVL Receive ........................................................................................................ 42
10.2 Base Station Operation ......................................................................................... 42
10.3 Data/Telemetry/SCADA/Text .............................................................................. 43
10.4 Digipeating............................................................................................................ 43
11 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 43
11.1 Dc Power............................................................................................................... 43
11.2 GPS Antenna......................................................................................................... 44
11.3 Serial I/O............................................................................................................... 44
11.4 Antenna................................................................................................................. 44
11.5 Mounting of Unit .................................................................................................. 44
11.6 Input/Output.......................................................................................................... 44
11.7 Input/Output Serial I/O ......................................................................................... 45
12 THEORY OF OPERATION................................................................................. 45
12.1 Ritron’s VHF Radio XCVR, A1A1...................................................................... 45
12.1.1 Receiver ................................................................................................................ 45
12.1.2 Transmitter............................................................................................................ 47
12.1.3 Miscellaneous Functions....................................................................................... 48
12.2 Ritron’s UHF Radio XCVR, A1A1...................................................................... 48
12.2.1 Receiver ................................................................................................................ 48
12.2.2 Transmitter............................................................................................................ 50
12.2.3 Miscellaneous Functions....................................................................................... 51
12.3 Controller CCA, A2.............................................................................................. 51
12.4 GPS Receiver, A2A1 ............................................................................................ 53
12.5 Input/Output CCA, A3.......................................................................................... 53
13 TALON COMMAND SET................................................................................... 54
14 SYSTEM FAULT INDICATION ...................................................................... 101

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3GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 Sales/Inquiries
Phone: [phone] (8 AM to 5 PM, Central Time, Monday through Friday)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web site: http://www.kantronics.com
3.2 Technical Support
Phone: [phone] (8 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 5 PM, Central Time, Monday
through Friday)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
3.3 Miscellaneous
The Kantronics TALON UDC (universal data controller) series of radio modems is
manufactured in the U.S.A.
All brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
3.4 Disclaimer Notice
We have attempted to make this manual technically and typographically correct as of the
date of the current issue. Production changes to the TALON UDC series may add
changes to the manual at a later date.
Send comments or suggest corrections to Kantronics Co., Inc., 1202 E. 23rd Street, Suite
A, Lawrence, KS 66046, or e-mail [email protected].
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Contents of this publication or the firmware within the TALON UDC series may not be
reproduced in any form without the written permission of the copyright owner.
Published in the United States of America.
3.5 Kantronics Warranty Registration
Please take the time to fill out a copy of the warranty registration form and mail it to
Kantronics, including a copy of your sales receipt, to register your purchase. Kantronics
must receive warranty registration within 10 days of purchase of the Kantronics TALON

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UDC series of radio modems to be valid. Both must be on file at Kantronics in order for
you to receive warranty service. Refer to the warranty policy in this manual for further
information.
Mail form and sales receipt to: Kantronics
1202 E 23rd Street, Suite A
Lawrence, KS 66046
Warranty Registration
Entity Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________________________
State: _______________________________ Zip/Postal Code: ____________________
Country: _______________________________________________________________
Contact Person’s Name: ___________________________________________________
Telephone Nr: ___________________________________________________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________________________
Product: TALON UDC series
TALON UDC UHF or TALON UDC VHF
Part Number: 001-0009-01 001-0009-11
001-0009-02 001-0009-12
001-0009-03 001-0009-13
001-0009-04 001-0009-14
Serial Nr: ________________________
Date of Purchase: ___________________
Dealer: _________________________________________________________________

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3.6 Important Information
READ THIS SECTION BEFORE INSTALLING THIS KANTRONICS PRODUCT
This product contains SOFTWARE in FLASH Memory, which is protected by both
United States copyright law and international treaty provisions.
If you install or use this product, you are bound by the terms of the SOFTWARE license
shown below. If you do not wish to be bound by such license, return the (unused)
complete product package to your supplier for refund. The supplier may deduct
restocking/re-packaging costs.
3.7 License Agreement
3.7.1 License
In consideration of payment of the License Fee, which is included in the price of the
product, the Licensor Kantronics Company, Inc. (Kantronics) grants (you) a non-
exclusive right to use the SOFTWARE and associated documentation. No ownership
rights to the SOFTWARE or its Documentation are transferred from Kantronics to you.
3.7.2 Term
This License Agreement is effective until terminated. You may terminate this Agreement
by returning or destroying the unit and destroying the documentation. You may not rent
or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying
written materials on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient
agrees to the terms of this Agreement. Kantronics may terminate this Agreement without
notice if you violate any terms or conditions of the agreement. In the event of termination
of the Agreement, provisions relating to Kantronics' disclaimers of warranties, limitation
of liability, remedies, or damages and Kantronics' proprietary rights shall survive.
3.7.3 Object Code
The SOFTWARE is delivered in object code only. You shall not reverse compile or
otherwise reverse engineer the SOFTWARE.
3.7.4 Limited Warranty
This product is covered by the standard Kantronics Company, Inc. Limited Warranty.
3.7.5 General
This License Agreement constitutes the complete Agreement between you and
Kantronics. The SOFTWARE and/or Documentation may not be exported or re-exported

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in violation of any export laws or regulations of the United States of America or any
other applicable jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under
the laws of the State of Kansas, United States of America. Use, duplication, or disclosure
by the Government of the United States is subject to restrictions as set forth in
subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer SOFTWARE
clause of DFARS 252.227-7013. Kantronics may in its sole discretion, provide you with
upgrades of the SOFTWARE and/or Documentation if you have provided Kantronics
your completed Warranty registration with a copy of your receipt showing the amount
you paid.
3.7.6 Other
LICENSEE ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS
AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. LICENSEE
FURTHER AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS THE COMPLETE AND
EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LICENSEE AND
LICENSOR AND SUPERSEDES ANY PROPOSAL OR PRIOR AGREEMENT, ORAL
OR WRITTEN, AND ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT.
3.8 Limited Warranty
KANTRONICS COMPANY, INC.
Effective 2003-09-01
To receive notice of future updates, or free copy of this manual, please go to
http://www.kantronics.com.
NOTE: Return of the Warranty Registration and proof of purchase is a pre-condition to
warranty coverage.
3.8.1 WARRANTY
Kantronics Co., Inc. ("Kantronics") warrants to the first consumer purchaser ("you"), for
the Applicable Warranty Period (as described below), that the Applicable Product (as
described below) will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
3.8.2 REMEDY
Kantronics agrees that, for any Applicable Product found by Kantronics to be in violation
of the warranty within the Applicable Warranty Period, it will, at its option, repair or
replace the defective Applicable Product at no charge to you, excluding in-bound
shipping charges.
3.8.3 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

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Repair or replacement of the Applicable Product, as provided herein, is the sole remedy
available to you against Kantronics, and in no event will Kantronics be responsible for
any other liability or damages or for incidental, special, or consequential damages,
regardless of whether purported liability is predicated upon negligence, strict tort,
contract, or other products liability theory and whether or not Kantronics is warned about
the possibility of such liability or damages. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
3.8.4 DISCLAIMER
This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no
representative or person is authorized to assume for Kantronics any other liability in
connection with the sale of its products. KANTRONICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR ANY
APPLICABLE PRODUCT. IF, HOWEVER, YOU ARE A CONSUMER WITHIN THE
MEANING OF 15 U.S.C. 2301(3), THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES IS EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR PERIODS OUTSIDE THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
3.8.5 APPLICABLE PRODUCTS AND PERIODS
Kantronics products are of two types: (1) hardware units and (2) firmware and software
for operation of these units, whether incorporated into the units themselves or separate
from the units as adjuncts or accessories to the units. Hardware units and the media
containing firmware, software, and documentation are sold to the consumer purchaser
and become property of the purchaser. Firmware and software are licensed for use by the
consumer purchaser in return for a fee included in the purchase price of the units and do
not become the property of the consumer. The product to which this warranty applies
(herein "Applicable Products") and the period during which the warranty shall apply
(herein, "Applicable Warranty Period") are as follows:
Applicable Products: TALON UDC series.
Applicable Warranty Period: Two (2) years from date of purchase.
3.8.6 EXCLUSIONS
This Limited Warranty does not apply to the cosmetic appearance of the Applicable
Product; to broken or cracked cabinets; to any accessory not supplied by Kantronics
which is used with the Applicable Product; to any product that has been subject to
misuse, abuse, or over-voltage; to any product that has been modified by non-Kantronics
personnel unless specifically authorized in writing by Kantronics; or to any product

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damaged or impaired by shipping (whether or not caused by poor packaging), neglect,
accident, wiring not installed by Kantronics, improper parameter settings which are
cleared by performing a hard reset, or use in violation of instructions furnished by
Kantronics or of generally accepted industry practice. Kantronics does not warrant that
the functions contained in any software will meet your requirements or achieve your
intended results; or that operation of any software will be uninterrupted or error-free or
without effect upon other software used with it. Responsibility for the selection of the
hardware and software program to achieve your intended results rests with you.
3.8.7 REMEDY PROCEDURE
Should you need to make a warranty claim, first contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the product. If the dealer is unable to assist you, contact Kantronics Co., Inc.:
•By mail at 1202 East 23rd Street, Suite A, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 USA
•By fax at 785-842-2031
•By phone at our Customer Support number 785-842-4476 (Hours: 8 AM to 12 noon
and 1 PM to 5 PM, Central Time)
•Or by e-mail at [email protected].
Contact us prior to returning an Applicable Product to receive a Return Authorization
Number. (As a practical matter, problems can often be solved in such a manner without
the product having to be returned to Kantronics for repair or replacement.) Return of any
Applicable Product for the enforcement of rights under this Limited Warranty shall be at
your expense. Any product returned for warranty service, which Kantronics determines to
be without defect or not covered by this Limited Warranty, shall be subject to a minimum
labor charge and the product will be returned to you at your sole expense. Please note, no
warranty service will be provided until Kantronics has been furnished with your
Warranty Registration and copy of proof of purchase establishing purchase date.
3.8.8 NON-ASSIGNMENT
This Limited Warranty is not assignable by you. Any attempt to assign or transfer any of
the rights, duties, or obligations hereof is void.
3.8.9 OTHER RIGHTS
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights,
which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
3.9 Return/Repair Procedures
Important: Our repair statistics show that a large percentage of units returned for
service, do not, in fact, require any service. Therefore, we advise you to please double-
check the following list of common, user-solvable, sources of difficulty before contacting
Kantronics about returning your unit for service.An RMA (Return Merchandise
Authorization) number must be requested and received, and included with the unit

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returned for repair. If a unit is received without an RMA number, the shipment will be
denied.
3.9.1 Check-List for Possible Problems
If encountering difficulty in getting this equipment to "talk" to your computer, please
perform at least the following limited checks before calling or writing:
•Carefully check the wiring connections between the computer serial (RS232) port,
and the TALON UDC unit.
•If the cables were purchased from a third-party source, double-check to be sure that
they conform to the wiring instructions in this manual.
•Verify the serial baud setting in the terminal program.
•It may be useful to perform a "Hard Reset".
If service or repairs still appear necessary after checking the items listed above, it may be
wise to call, fax, email, or write Kantronics to determine if the problem can be solved
without returning the unit.
The Kantronics web page also includes a FAQ section, with a list of common problems
and solutions.
3.9.2 Return Procedures
When calling the service department, have the following information available:
•The unit name and serial number (the serial number is found on the bottom of the
unit)
•The firmware version number (the version number is displayed in response to the
VERSION command)
•The steps that have been taken to determine that the problem is with the TALON
UDC unit
3.9.3 Service department contact information:
Kantronics Co., Inc.
1202 E. 23rd Street, Suite A
Lawrence, KS 66046

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The Service Department telephone hours are 8 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 5 PM
Central Time, Monday through Friday. Telephone access to the service department
is not available outside the stated hours.
Phone: [phone] (8 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 5 PM, central time)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail address: [e-mail]
Web site: http://www.kantronics.com
When writing, faxing, or sending email to Kantronics, include a clear description of the
problem, unit name, firmware version, computer type, communication software used and
if possible, a list of current parameter settings in the unit (as shown in response to a
DISPLAY command).
Be sure to include a return fax number, mailing address, and/or email address.
Returns direct to the factory for refund or exchange, are strictly regulated. The sales
department must approve any return for refund or exchange.
If the unit was recently purchased from one of our authorized dealers, contact that dealer
first.
3.10 Repair Service Charges
Consult the limited warranty policy in this manual for the service provisions offered by
Kantronics at no charge. This warranty is considered to be in force only when the
customer has submitted a completed warranty registration within ten days (10 d) of
purchase, and when the stipulations of the warranty have been met.
Violations of warranty clauses will automatically void the warranty, and cost of service
or repairs will be charged to the owner. Service outside the warranty period will be
charged at the cost of parts, labor, and return shipping, at the time of the repair or service.
Units sent in for service or repair, without prior Return Authorization, will be subject to
the minimum charge for labor plus cost of return shipping and handling.
Repair or DAMAGE to a unit, whether accidental or otherwise, is not covered by any
warranty provided by Kantronics, in which case, normal repair charges will apply.
Contact the Service Department at:
•785-842-4476 (hours: 8 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 5 PM Central Time)
•Or e-mail at [email protected]
to obtain a Return Authorization number.
Repaired units will be returned via UPS (or FedEx) C.O.D., if other payment
arrangements have not already been arranged. C.O.D. charges can be avoided by
providing payment information (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover) either at the time of the
return authorization request, or included with the unit, when it is sent to be repaired.

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3.11 International Returns
This section applies to international returns only, not to domestic returns.
In case of unit problems, first contact the dealer from whom the product was purchased.
If a Kantronics product must be returned, please observe the steps outlined below. This
will prevent unnecessary difficulties and expense for both the shipper and Kantronics.
All returns must be shipped to the factory at 1202 East 23rd Street, Suite A, Lawrence,
KS 66046 U.S.A.
The shipper must pay all expenses of returning items to Kantronics. This includes any
duty/entry fees, whether the return is for warranty or non-warranty repair. Usually, the
best way to return items to us is by mail. However, if using a courier service such as
DHL, UPS Expedited, Federal Express, etc., be sure to use DOOR-TO-DOOR service.
When using one of these services, a commercial invoice may be required. Please check
with the carrier before shipping.
Include in the description of the items on the paperwork (whether postal or courier) the
words: "U.S. GOODS RETURNED FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT." An additional
description of "Data communications equipment", would be helpful. It would also be
helpful (but not required) to include the code number 9801.00.1035 which tells U.S.
Customs agents that the package contains "U.S. goods returned without
improvement/enhancement". However, if the words "U.S. goods returned for
repair/replacement" are on the paperwork, the number is not really necessary.
Provide a value for customs purposes. This is usually the value of the item(s) in their
current condition. A $0 value is not acceptable for U.S. Customs.
Inside the package, with the item(s), include:
•Afax number, daytime telephone number, mailing address, and/or e-mail address if
available, in case we need to contact you
•Acorrect and full shipping address for return
•Method of payment to be used for any charges (if VISA, MasterCard, or Discover,
include expiration date)
•A brief description of the problem
•Areference to any conversations with the technical/sales staff about the problem
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For warranty repairs, we will pay the shipping charges to return the item(s) via air parcel
post. If you wish return by courier service, include your account number. To be eligible
for repair under warranty, we must have a record that you sent your Warranty
Registration card and proof of purchase to Kantronics, and the item(s) must still be within
the applicable warranty period at the time the return is authorized.
For non-warranty repairs, you must pay the return shipping charges, in addition to
applicable repair charges.
4APPROVALS AND COMPLIANCE
4.1 RF Exposure
The FCC, with its action in General Docket 79-144 of 1985-03-13 adopted a safety
standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated equipment.
In accordance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna for this device
must be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm (7.874 in.) is
maintained between it and the general population. Special care should be taken to
ensure compliance with this requirement for antennas mounted on vehicles in which
the general public can be exposed to RF energy without their knowledge. In these
cases, the locations on the vehicle shall be carefully chosen such that, at no time
people can come within the range of 20 cm.
The above criteria are based on 6 W of power, a maximum transmitter duty factor of 10
%, and a maximum antenna gain of 13 dBi. The installer of the system, in any situation,
must adhere to FCC RF maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits. See FCC OET
Bulletin 65 and 47 CFR Part 2.
4.2 General Safety of Operation
Please observe the following safety precautions.
•DO NOT operate radio equipment near electrical blasting caps.
•DO NOT operate radio equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
•DO NOT operate any radio transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure, and any
open connectors are properly terminated.
•DO NOT operate the transmitter of a fixed radio (base station, microwave, rural
telephone RF equipment) or marine radio when someone is within 0.6 m (two feet) of
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•ONLY authorized personnel shall perform repair of Kantronics TALON UDC
products.
4.3 Information to the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
aresidential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
4.4 FCC Notice
It is the responsibility of the user of this equipment to obtain the proper FCC license to
operate this product on the desired channel of operation.
This product complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. It may not be
modified without the expressed consent of Kantronics. Modification of this product could
void the user’s authorization to use the product.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The user is also cautioned that any peripheral device installed with this equipment must
be connected with a high-quality shielded cable to insure compliance with FCC limits.
Note: The shield of the cable, whether foil, braid, braid over foil, or double braid, must
be properly terminated (connected) 360°to the connector. This is usually accomplished
by the use of a metal or metalized plastic back shell, but may be implemented by direct
contact, including soldering, with metal portion of connector. Experience has indicated
that cable assemblies (with connectors) advertised as “shielded” are not necessarily
terminated properly, if terminated at all. Check cable construction to be sure.
4.5 Industry Canada Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations. 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.

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Cet appareillage numérique de la classe A répond à toutes les exigences de l'interférence
canadienne causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est sujette aux deux
conditions suivantes:
(1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et
(2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence
qui peut causer l'opération peu désirée.
5PRODUCT INFORMATION
The TALON UDC series of radio modems are wireless modems using four-level
frequency shift keying (4-LFSK) modulation to meet compliance with FCC and other
regulations for high-speed data.
5.1 Model Identification
Model FCC ID Option Kantronics P/N
TALON UDC UHF B2FTALON-U Without GPS 001-0009-01
TALON UDC UHF B2FTALON-U With GPS 001-0009-02
TALON UDC VHF B2FTALON-V Without GPS 001-0009-11
TALON UDC VHF B2FTALON-V With GPS 001-0009-12
Model Kantronics P/N Frequency Range Baud/Data Rate
TALON UDC UHF 001-0009-01 450 – 470 MHz 4800/9600 BPS
TALON UDC UHF 001-0009-02 450 – 470 MHz 4800/9600 BPS
TALON UDC VHF 001-0009-11 148 – 174 MHz 4800/9600 BPS
TALON UDC VHF 001-0009-12 148 – 174 MHz 4800/9600 BPS
Note: Radio transceivers with 6 W output are available on other frequency ranges of 136
to 162 MHz VHF and 400 to 420 MHz UHF in narrow band (12.5 kHz). Other options
are wide band (25 kHz) in the VHF frequency ranges of 136 to 162 MHz and 148 to 174
MHz and UHF in the frequency ranges of 400 to 420 MHz and 450 to 470 MHz.
5.2 FCC Regulations
5.2.1 Licensing
The FCC requires the radio owner to obtain a station license for the radio before using the
equipment to transmit, but does not require an operating license or permit. The station
licensee is responsible for proper operation and maintenance of his radio equipment, and
for ensuring transmitter power, frequency, and deviation are within limits specified by the
station license. This includes checking transmitter frequency and deviation periodically
using appropriate methods.
5.2.2 Type Acceptance

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When aligned in accordance with the procedures provided, for proper bandwidth, the
TALON UDC series is type-accepted for transmission of data and text.
6SPECIFICATION OF PRODUCT
6.1 TALON UDC UHF
6.1.1 General
FCC Identifier B2FTALON-U
FCC Rule Part 90
Canada IC Identifier 4623A-TALONU
Frequency Range 450 – 470 MHz
Number of channels 1 RX and 1 TX
Transmit/Receive Spacing, maximum 20 MHz
Mode of Operation Simplex or Half Duplex
Frequency Control PLL Synthesizer
Frequency Step Size 5 or 6.25 kHz
Emissions Bandwidth (Carson’s rule) 9.4 kHz
Frequency Stability (-30 to +60 °C) 1.5 PPM
Supply Voltage 8.5 to 15 V dc (< 50 mV rms noise)
Supply Current @ 13.8 V dc RX, maximum: 100 mA
TX, maximum @ 6 W: 2.5 A
RF I/O Connector N(f)
Power Connector COMBICON 2-pin
Programming/Data Interface 9-terminal D-subminiature female
Operating Temperature -30 to +60 °C
Humidity, maximum 95 % non-condensing
Dimensions w/o Protrusions 2.4” H X 6.5” W X 4.95” D
Weight/Mass 1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg)
6.1.2 Transmitter
Operating Bandwidth 20 MHz
RF Output Power, S/W adjustable < 1 W up to 6 W
Duty Cycle 50 % (TX maximum 30 s) @ 6 W
RF Zload 50 
Attack time, maximum 15 ms
Spurious and Harmonics, maximum -20 dBm
Group Delay Variation (w/in Frequency
Response), maximum
5µs
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Operating Bandwidth 20 MHz
Sensitivity, for 1 x 10-6 BER -115 dBm
RF Zin 50 
Adjacent Channel Selectivity, minimum 60 dB
Spurious and Image Rejection, minimum 70 dB
Intermodulation Rejection, minimum 70 dB
Conducted Spurious, maximum -57 dBm
Receive Attack Time (TX to RX),
maximum
15 ms
RSSI Squelch Attack Time, maximum 5 ms
Group Delay Variation (w/in Frequency
Response), maximum
20 µs
6.2 TALON UDC VHF
6.2.1 General
FCC Identifier B2FTALON-V
FCC Rule Part 90
Canada IC Identifier 4623A-TALONU
Frequency Range 148 – 174 MHz
Number of channels 2 (1 RX and 1 TX)
Transmit/Receive Spacing, maximum 26 MHz
Mode of Operation Simplex or Half Duplex
Frequency Control PLL Synthesizer
Frequency Step Size 2.5 kHz
Emissions Bandwidth (Carson’s rule) 9.4 kHz
Frequency Stability (-30 to +60 °C) 1.5 PPM
Supply Voltage 8.5 to 15 V dc
Supply Current RX, maximum: 100 mA
TX, maximum: 2.5 A
RF I/O Connector N(f)
Power Connector COMBICON 2-pin
Programming/Data Interface 9-terminal D-subminiature female
Operating Temperature -30 to +60 °C
Humidity, maximum 95 % non-condensing
Dimensions w/o Protrusions 2.4” H X 6.5” W X 4.95” D
Mass (Weight) 1.5 lbs. (0.68 kg)
6.2.2 Transmitter
Operating Bandwidth 26 MHz
RF Output Power, S/W adjustable < 1 W up to 6 W
Duty Cycle 50 % (TX maximum 30 s) @ 6 W

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RF Zload 50 
Attack time, maximum 15 ms
Spurious and Harmonics, maximum -20 dBm
Group Delay Variation (w/in Frequency
Response), maximum
5µs
6.2.3 Receiver
Operating Bandwidth 26 MHz
Sensitivity, for 1 x 10-6 BER -115 dBm
RF Zin 50 
Adjacent Channel Selectivity, minimum 60 dB
Spurious and Image Rejection, minimum 70 dB
Intermodulation Rejection, minimum 70 dB
Conducted Spurious, maximum -57 dBm
Receive Attack Time (TX to RX),
maximum
15 ms
RSSI Squelch Attack Time, maximum 5 ms
Group Delay Variation (w/in Frequency
Response), maximum
20 µs
7CONNECTOR PINOUTS
7.1 ANT Connector (A1J1)
Nfemale. Mate with N male.
7.2 Dc Power Connector (A2J6)
Two-pin COMBICON. Mate with two-socket COMBICON, P1, provided.
Terminal Nr Physical Position Description
1 Left terminal + dc voltage
2 Right terminal GND (dc return)
7.3 Serial I/O Connector (A2J9)
D-sub 9 female. Mate with D-sub 9 male.