RELM RPV599APIus Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL lNFORMATlON ....................................................................................................
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1.1 introduction ..........................................................................................................
1.2 Description
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1.3 Accessories
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1.4 License Requirements
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1.5 Technical Assistance
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1.6 Contmls and lndiirs
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1.7 LCD lcxrns ............................................................................................................ 3
2FIELD (KEYPAD) PiWGRAMMlNG
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2.j Pmgtiming
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Programming Modes
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2.1.2 Desk Modes - Quick Reference
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2.1.3 Dealer ModePragramming
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2.1.3.1 Global Settings
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2.1.3.2. DTMF Settings
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2.1.3.3 Enhanced Global Settings
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2.1.3.4 Channel Settings
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2.1.4 Cloning ....................................................................................................
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2.1.4.1 wired Cloning ...................................................................................
2.1.4.2 Wireless Cloning
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2.1.5 Programming by Computer
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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1 .I IntmductIon
This manual contains information about field programming through the keypad of the RELM
Wireless RP99APlus serieshandheldVHFandUHFradiis. This manual is intendedfor use by
experiencedtechn’tins familiarwithsimilartypesof mmerdal gradecommunications
equipment. It contains service information and data for the equipment.
The following precautions are recommended for personal safety:
lDO NOT transmit until all RF connectors are secure and properly terminated.
lSHUT OFF and DO NOT operate this equipment near
elect&al blasting caps or in an
explosive atmosphere.
lOnly qualified technicians should maintain this equipment.
1.2 Ww@tion
The RlWAPlus series radiis are self-contaii VHF or UHF FM Radiis covering the
frequency range of 148MHr to 174MHzfor VHF and 45OMHz to 47OMHz for UHF. The radios
am multi-channel and digitally synthesized using a single aystal for frequency control. The
RPg9APlus series incorporatean EEPROM for the storaga of channel frequency, CTCSS
Tone, DCS Code, Two-Tone, and Dual Tone Multiple Frequency/Automatic Numeric Identifier
(DTMFIANI) encode information. TheRPBAPlus sertes also include low-battery and busy-
channei indii. Softkeyswitchescanbeprogrammedtocontrolchannelscan,DTMFstore
and send, mpeatertalk-around, and hi transmit power, various display modes, adding and
deleting channels from the scan list, key lock, and more. Status and channel information is
displayed over an alphanumertc liquid crystal display (LCD). Connectors am provided on the
side of the unit for an external antenna, microphone, speaker, and other optional accessories.
A wida vartety of optional accessories are available for the RP hand held radii. Contact your
RELM Wireless dealer for complete information.
1.4 License Requirmfmts
This equipment must be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) before it
may be used. Your RELM Wireless dealer can assist you in filing the appropriate application
for the FCC, and will program each radio with your authorized frequencies and signaling
codes.
1.J Teohnkal Assistance
If you need technical assistance, contact a RELM Communications sewice technician:
RELM Wides8 Corporation
AlTNtCustomer~ce
7100 Technology Drive
west Molboume, FL 32904
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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Email: [email protected]
1.8 Controls and Indicators
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(1) ANTENNA
(2) CHANNEL SELECTOR KNOB
Used to select channel and squelch level. In addition, it can be programmed by the
dealer to delete undesired channels from scan list or to select a CTCSS frequency.
(3) LED INDtCATOR
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(4) ON-OFF/VOLUME KNOB
Rotate the volume control knob clockwise to turn the unit ‘on” and fully counter
clockwise to turn the unit ‘off. lkrease or decrease the volume by adjusting the
volume control accordingly.
(5) SPEAKER
(8) MICROPHONE
(7) LCD
Used to display channel and operation status.
(8) (o,o,w,o) PROGRAMMABLE SOFT KEYS
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Used to enable or disable auxiliary functions. Press each key to enable its
corresponding function.
Used to enter, store, or send DTMF codes.
(1O)PTT BUTTON
Used to switch between transmit and receive mode.
(1l)iAMP BUTTON,
Used to turn “on” or ‘off the LCD backliiht. Press the [LAM4 button, the backlight will
Wminete for about 5 seconds and then automatically turn off. During illuminating and
pressing any key, except the [LAMP] button, the timer will re-start. To turn “off the
backliiht, press the [LAMP] button again.
(12)MONI BUTTON
Used to monitor the selected channels.
(13)EXTERNAL SPEAKER-MICROPHONE JACK
Used to connect with external the speaker-microphone, programming cable, or cloning
cable.
(14)BELT CUP
(1J)BATTERY
(16)BAmRY LATCH
1.7 LCD kons
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0 Displays the selected channel number, channel frequency, channel Iabe& squelch level or DTMF
#de. When selective call is enabled, messages received are also displayed here.
Nofir:The”softkeyo”canbsproorammed6otogglebetweendisptaymodes.
Channel Number- Displays channel number. Factory default
channel Frequency- Displays the channel frequency.
Channel Lab& Displays characters of the channel label. Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can
be programmed. Any label over 8 charactars will scroll across the display.
Q Appears when “low’ power is selected.
Q Appe8rswhenthe selectedchannel is busy.
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@I Appears when the [MONI] button is pressed to disable CTCSS, COCSS, OTMF, or Z-Tone.
Q Appears when the [MONI] button is pressed to switch the speaker on.
@ Appears when the selected channel is in the scan list. The radio only scans channels in the
scan list.
@ Appears while in the numeric entry mode when entering the channel labels through the
keypad.
Q Appears in scan mode.
@ Appears when the keypad lock is “on”.
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2 FIELD (KEYPAD) PROGRAMMING
21 Programming
You can program the RP99A Plus series in four different ways.
A. Using the unit’s keypad. See section 2.1.2.
B. Cloning from unit to unit usinga CCRP ck)ning cable.See section 2.1.2.5.1.
C. Wireless cloning from unit to unit. See section 2.1.2.5.2.
D. With a computer, RESRPM programming software, and a PCRP programming
interface cable. Contact RELM Communications for the software and cable. See
SBcbion 2.15
21.1 P~ramming Modes
Using the unit’s keypad, soft keys, and control knobs, the unit can be placed into one of
several diierertt programming modes. It is important to not& that only RELM authorized
dealers with qualified technicians am allowed to operate the RPV99Plus series radios in the
pf0gramming
mode and to change any programming content. Fiium 2.1 shows the dierent programming
odes.
1 UserMode 1
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Figure 2.1 - Programming Modes
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Table 2.1 shows the functions that can be sat for each of the “Dealer Modes”. The dealer sets
the operations functions, channel frequencies, signal modes in accordance to the customer’s
neads. The‘DealerMode”mustbeenabled“ON”intheradiobytheRESRPWWs editing
software before the dealer programming mode can be accessed.
1. Monitor 2. Scan 3. Dial 4. Talk Around 5. Low power 8. Priority I.priority
Channel 8. Look Back A 0. Look Back B 10. Revert Channel 11 .TX Scan Delay
Time 12. Dropout Delay Time 13.Time Out Timer 14. Transmit Waning 15.
TOT Resume Time 18. TOT Reset Time 17. Squelch Level 18. Beep
IQSignalling 20. Battery Save 21. Selectable CTCSS 22. Delete/Add Enable
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24. Digit Time 25. Inter Digit Time 26. Fir& 1
Time Wii CTCSS 20. PTT ID 30. Dial ID 31. Connect ID 32. Disconnect ID 33.
No. Gf DTMF Keys 34. DTMF Hold Time 35. Store 8 Send 38.D Key
Assignment 37, DTMF Signaling 38. Intermediate Code 30. Group Code 40. SQ.
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45. Tone 48. Tone Duration 47. Channel
[a] &signm& Group 40. Sofl Group Key 2 [o] Assignment 50. Soff Label Size 48. Soft Key 1 Key 3 [a] Assignment 51.
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I. Channel Selection 2. RX Frequency 3. RX Tone Signaling 4. TX Frequency 5.
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DTMF&Tone Signaling 7. ANI ID Enable 8.Scan
~~~~~ DeleteIAdd 0. Busy Channel Lockout IO. Clock Frequency Shift 11 .TX Power 12.
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&n&i&h 13. DTMF ID -de/RX Z-Tone 14. TX Z-Tone 15. Channel La&j1
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1 In this mode. data is cooied from one radio to another throuoh acable.
ln this mode, data is copied from one radio to another without cable by means
Table 2.1 - Dealer M=,-
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2.1.2 Dealer Ydes - Quick Referwtce
Place the unit in the programming mode by pressing and holding the [LAMP] and [ 0 J buttons,
switch the power “on”. After 2 seconds the radio enters the dealer mode and “SEL” appears on
the display.
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While in dealer mode, press the respective soft function key for the mode to be programmed.
See Table 2.2.
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Table 2.2 - DealerModesQuick Reference
2.1.3 Dealer Mods Programming
2.1.3.1 Global Settings
To place the unit into the “Dealer Mode” for adiing tha global settings, do the following:
1. While pressing and hilding the [lAMPI and [ 0] buttons, switch the power ‘on“. After 2
seconds the radio enters the dealer moda and “SEC” appears on the display.
[SE-:]
2. While in dealer mode, press [o] to enter the Global Settings mode.
Table 2.3 shows the function number and function options that can be selected while in this .
mode. While in this mode, the Channel Selector knob is used to set functions “ON” or “OFF” or
to select the setting. After a function is sat, pressing the [PlTl button stores the setting and
increments the menu to the next function option. Also, when the [PlTj button is pushed, a
beep will sound to confirm the setting.
Pressing the [o] button at any time while reviewing the function options will pause the unit to
exit the selection mode and revert back to the dealer mode screen. The current function option
will not be stored if it was changed. After the complete option list has been cycled through,
“End” will appear on the display. To exit dealer mode, cycle the power “off’ and then back ‘ona.
To review or confinn the function settings while in the Global Settings mode, press and hold
the[MONI]buttunandturnthechannelelect knob.
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Monitor Momentary
MONITOR
Disables the [MONI] button.
Signaling squelch (CTCSS, CDCSS, 2-Tone, or
DTMF) is temporarily disabled when the MONI
button is pressed.
Toggles between signal squelch and monitor
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Disable
Disable
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SCAN TO ‘Time Operated’ SCAN.
DIAL OFF Disables the fDlAL1 kev.
the same as the receive frequency and the receive
frequency becomes the same as the transmit
1 frequency of the selected channel.
LO OFF 1 Disables the [LO] button so the user cannot select
the low power mode.
LO.~:::Cjj$::’ Enables the [LO] button so the user can toggle
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PRlO.:-CFF Disables the Priority feature.
PRIO FIX
The Priority channel is a fixed channel selected by
the dealer. The user cannot change it.
PRIO SEL
The priority channel can be selected by the user
while in the user mode.
~RICJ$&,!I~~V, The fixed priority channel number. Note: “Fixed”
must be selected under Priority to enable this
PRlCH gg feature.
LBA 3oo Conditions: 1. The priority feature is enabled. 2.
, The Scan feature is enabled. 3. The radio is in the
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