Simoco SDP600UW User manual

SDP660 PORTABLE RADIO
USER MANUAL
TNM-U-E-0114, Issue 1.4
June 2015
Field House,
Uttoxeter Old Road
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© Simoco 2015

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PREFACE
DECLARATION
This User Manual covers the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Operating Instructions for the SDP660
Portable Radio Transceiver.
Any performance figures quoted are subject to normal manufacturing and service tolerances. The
right is reserved to alter the equipment described in this manual in the light of future technical
development.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
COPYRIGHT
All information contained in this document is the property of Simoco. All rights are reserved. This
document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or
reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, without prior written permission from
Simoco.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS
The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual
property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment.
The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile,
reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code
into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #6,912,495 B2, #6,199,037 B1, #5,870,405,
#5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656,
#5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.
DISCLAIMER
There are no warranties extended or granted by this document. Simoco accepts no responsibility
for damage arising from use of the information contained in the document or of the equipment and
software it describes. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that use of such information,
equipment and software complies with the laws, rules and regulations of the applicable
jurisdictions.
EQUIPMENT AND MANUAL UPDATES
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the equipment, Simoco
reserves the right to update the equipment or this document or both without prior notice.

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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The usefulness of this publication depends upon the accuracy and completeness of the information
contained within it. Whilst every endeavour has been made to eliminate any errors, some may still
exist. It is requested that any errors or omissions noted should be reported to either of the
following who are part of the Simoco group:
Field House
Uttoxeter Old Road, Derby.
DE1 1NH. UK
1270 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Victoria. 3179
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
E-mail: in[email protected]m
DOCUMENT HISTORY
Issue
Date
Comments
1.0
January 2013
Initial Issue.
1.1
July 2013
Additional General Precaution added, plus changes to Support
page email addresses.
1.2
25 July 2013
Special functions ‘Man Down’, ‘Lone worker’ and ‘DMR All Calls
Dial String’ added. Section 9 –Dial Strings added, plus other
minor amendments.
1.3
14 October 2013
Details of Technical Support Ticket System added to Support
page.
1.4
9 June 2015
FCC Part 15 Compliance added to WARNINGS page, plus
changes to RF Exposure Compliance Distances for Bodyworn
applications (Table 1). Details of Duplex Operation included
(Section 5.12).
RELATED DOCUMENTS
1. TNM-M-E-0033. SDP600 Series DMR Portable Radio Transceivers –Service Manual.
2. TNM-U-E-0116. SDP660 Portable Radio –Brief User Guide.
3. TNM-U-E-0118. PAR-600CRG1 Single Rapid Charger –SDP650/660 Instruction Manual.
To order printed copies of this or any of the above publications, please contact Simoco. See the
Support page for contact information.
A comprehensive list of documentation is available for download on the Simoco website
http://www.simocogroup.com via the Partner Portal.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Preface .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents (This List) ....................................................................................................... 4
List of Figures .............................................................................................................................. 6
List of Tables ................................................................................................................................ 7
Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................ 8
Warnings ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Guidelines (United States and Canada).................... 10
General Notes ............................................................................................................................ 13
Support –Contact Information ................................................................................................. 14
Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................. 16
Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... 17
1INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 18
1.1 OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................ 18
1.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... 18
1.3 FEATURES........................................................................................................................ 18
2GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................... 19
2.1 PREPARING THE RADIO FOR USE....................................................................................... 19
2.1.1 Charging the Battery ..............................................................................................19
2.1.1.1 Procedure.....................................................................................................19
2.1.2 Fitting the Battery...................................................................................................20
2.1.3 Fitting the Antenna................................................................................................. 20
2.1.4 Fitting the Belt Clip.................................................................................................21
2.1.5 Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable .........................................................21
2.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... 21
3FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 22
4MAIN SCREEN.................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 DEFAULT SCREEN LAYOUT ............................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 Soft Labels............................................................................................................. 24
4.1.2 Text Panel..............................................................................................................24
4.1.3 Icons......................................................................................................................24
5BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 27
5.1 TURNING THE RADIO ON/OFF ............................................................................................ 27
5.2 ENTERING A PASSWORD ................................................................................................... 27
5.3 WELCOME SCREEN........................................................................................................... 28
5.4 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD ............................................................................ 28
5.5 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................................................................. 29
5.6 SELECTING A ZONE........................................................................................................... 29
5.7 SELECTING A CHANNEL..................................................................................................... 29

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5.8MAKING A CALL................................................................................................................ 29
5.9 RECEIVING A CALL............................................................................................................ 30
5.10 SCAN/VOTING FUNCTIONS................................................................................................. 31
5.10.1 Scan/Voting Screen ...............................................................................................31
5.11 EMERGENCY ALARM ......................................................................................................... 32
5.11.1 Making an Emergency Call ....................................................................................32
5.12 DUPLEX OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 32
5.12.1 Setup –Infrastructure.............................................................................................32
5.12.2 Setup –SDP660 ....................................................................................................32
5.12.3 Receiving Duplex Calls on the SDP660 .................................................................33
5.12.4 Initiating Duplex Calls from the SDP660.................................................................33
5.12.5 Disconnecting the call ............................................................................................33
6MENU SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 35
6.1 MENU NAVIGATION ........................................................................................................... 36
7MENU SCREENS ................................................................................................................ 37
7.1 CHANNELS MENU ............................................................................................................. 37
7.2 ZONE MENU ..................................................................................................................... 38
7.3 SETTINGS MENU ............................................................................................................... 38
7.4 OPTIONS MENU ................................................................................................................ 39
7.5 CONTACTS MENU ............................................................................................................. 39
7.6 INFORMATION MENU ......................................................................................................... 40
7.7 MESSAGES MENU ............................................................................................................. 41
7.7.1 Inbox......................................................................................................................41
7.7.2 Outbox...................................................................................................................42
7.7.3 Send Status ...........................................................................................................42
7.7.4 Send Template....................................................................................................... 43
7.7.5 New Message ........................................................................................................43
7.7.6 Sending Status, Template and Text Messages ......................................................44
7.7.7 Viewing Received Messages..................................................................................44
7.8 MUTE ADJUST MENU ........................................................................................................ 45
7.9 BACKLIGHT MENU ............................................................................................................ 46
7.10 BRIGHTNESS MENU........................................................................................................... 47
7.11 KEY BEEPS MENU ............................................................................................................ 47
7.12 SPEAKER VOLUME MENU .................................................................................................. 48
7.13 ALERT VOLUME MENU ...................................................................................................... 48
7.14 RADIO STATUS MENU ....................................................................................................... 49
7.14.1 RSSI ......................................................................................................................49
7.14.2 Battery Level..........................................................................................................49
7.14.3 Accelerometer Orientation......................................................................................50
7.14.4 GPS.......................................................................................................................50
7.15 SCAN MENU ..................................................................................................................... 50
7.16 DISPLAY TEST .................................................................................................................. 51
8SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 52
8.1 CHANNEL UP AND DOWN .................................................................................................. 52
8.2 ZONE UP AND DOWN......................................................................................................... 52
8.3 SCAN ON/OFF .................................................................................................................. 52

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8.4 SKIP................................................................................................................................. 52
8.5 TALK AROUND ON/OFF..................................................................................................... 52
8.6 LOW POWER .................................................................................................................... 52
8.7 GO TO CHANNEL A, B, COR D.......................................................................................... 52
8.7.1 Go To Contact A, B, C or D....................................................................................52
8.8 MENU............................................................................................................................... 52
8.9 ZONE,CHANNEL,CONTACT AND MUTE .............................................................................. 52
8.10 RESET.............................................................................................................................. 53
8.11 SPEAKER MUTE................................................................................................................ 53
8.12 MAN DOWN ...................................................................................................................... 53
8.13 LONE WORKER................................................................................................................. 53
8.14 DMR ALL CALL DIAL STRING............................................................................................ 54
9DIAL STRINGS ................................................................................................................... 55
9.1 CALL INITIATION FORMATS ................................................................................................ 55
9.2 CALL MODIFIERS .............................................................................................................. 55
9.3 MS BEHAVIOUR COMMANDS ............................................................................................. 55
10 ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................... 56
APPENDICES
A ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES.
LIST OF FIGURES
Page
Figure 1. Fitting the Battery..........................................................................................................20
Figure 2. Fitting the Antenna........................................................................................................20
Figure 3. Fitting the Belt Clip........................................................................................................ 21
Figure 4. Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable. ...............................................................21
Figure 5. SDP660 Controls. .........................................................................................................22
Figure 6. Default Screen Layout...................................................................................................24
Figure 7. Initial Screen.................................................................................................................27
Figure 8. Password Screen..........................................................................................................27
Figure 9. Welcome Screen (example).......................................................................................... 28
Figure 10. Default Screen with Keys Locked................................................................................28
Figure 11. Duplex Setup in FPP...................................................................................................32
Figure 12. SDP660 Receiving Duplex Call...................................................................................33
Figure 13. FPP –PTT TX Control for Duplex Call........................................................................33
Figure 14. FPP –Earpiece Volume and Mic Gain settings...........................................................34
Figure 15. Menu Navigation (example). .......................................................................................36
Figure 16. Channels Menu........................................................................................................... 37
Figure 17. Zone Menu..................................................................................................................38
Figure 18. Settings Menu (example). ...........................................................................................38
Figure 19. Options Menu.............................................................................................................. 39
Figure 20. Contacts Menu............................................................................................................39

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Figure 21. Individual contact details............................................................................................. 40
Figure 22. Information Menu........................................................................................................40
Figure 23. Radio Information Screens..........................................................................................40
Figure 24. Messages Menu.......................................................................................................... 41
Figure 25. Messages –Inbox.......................................................................................................41
Figure 26. Messages –Outbox....................................................................................................42
Figure 27. Messages –Send Status. ...........................................................................................42
Figure 28. Messages –Send Template........................................................................................43
Figure 29. Messages –New Message.........................................................................................43
Figure 30. Send Message Screen................................................................................................44
Figure 31. Message View Screen. ...............................................................................................45
Figure 32. Message Options Screen............................................................................................45
Figure 33. Mute Adjust Menu....................................................................................................... 46
Figure 34. Backlight Menu. ..........................................................................................................46
Figure 35. Brightness Menu......................................................................................................... 47
Figure 36. Key Beeps Menu.........................................................................................................47
Figure 37. Speaker Volume Menu................................................................................................48
Figure 38. Alert Volume Menu......................................................................................................48
Figure 39. Radio Status Menu –RSSI Screen.............................................................................49
Figure 40. Radio Status Menu –Battery Level Screen.................................................................49
Figure 41. Radio Status Menu –Accelerometer Orientation Screen.............................................50
Figure 42. Radio Status Menu –GPS Screen..............................................................................50
Figure 43. Scan Menu..................................................................................................................51
Figure 44. Display Test Menu. .....................................................................................................51
LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 1. RF Exposure Compliance Distances..............................................................................12
Table 2. RF Exposure Compliance DMR Duplex (2.5 Watts Burst Power)...................................12
Table 3. Charge Indications. ........................................................................................................20
Table 4. SDP660 –Controls.........................................................................................................23
Table 5. LED Indications..............................................................................................................23
Table 6. Icon Details....................................................................................................................25
Table 7. Call Initiation Formats..................................................................................................... 55
Table 8. Call Modifiers. ................................................................................................................55
Table 9. MS Behaviour Commands..............................................................................................55
Table 10. SDP660 DMR Portable Radio Accessories. .................................................................56
Table A1. Alert Tones. ................................................................................................................. 58

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PERSONAL SAFETY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
These Safety Precautions, Warnings and Cautions advise personnel of specific hazards which may
be encountered when using the equipment covered in this manual and that control measures are
required to prevent injury to personnel, and damage to equipment and/or the environment.
Before using this equipment, personnel are to acquaint themselves with all risk assessments
relevant to the work site and the task. They must then comply with the control measures detailed
in those risk assessments.
References covering safety regulations, health hazards and hazardous substances are detailed
under the WARNINGS section below. These are referred to in this user manual when they are
encountered.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Do NOT operate your portable radio, without a hands-free kit, whilst driving a vehicle.
Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere –unless the radio’s level of IECEx
approval is approved for use in that atmosphere.
Obey the ‘Turn Off Two-way Radios’ signs where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station
forecourt.
Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.
Do NOT use or store the batteries above +60 °C.
Do NOT dispose of batteries in a fire.
Do NOT operate the radio if the antenna has become disconnected or damaged.
Only recharge batteries in an approved battery charger.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Before using any hazardous substance or material, the user must be conversant with the safety
precautions and first aid instructions:
On the label of the container in which it was supplied.
On the material Safety Data Sheet.
In any local Safety Orders and Regulations.
WARNINGS
Lithium Batteries
WARNING
LITHIUM BATTERIES. THIS EQUIPMENT USES LITHIUM ION
BATTERIES. REFER TO THE CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES
HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS (COSHH) 2002 AND/OR THE
APPROPRIATE SAFETY DATA SHEET.

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Radio Frequency Radiation
WARNING
RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION. A RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
RADIATION HAZARD EXISTS IN THIS EQUIPMENT. TO AVOID RF
INJURY, DO NOT TOUCH THE ANTENNA WHEN THE TRANSMITTER IS
IN USE. DO NOT OPERATE TRANSMITTER WITH THE ANTENNA
DISCONNECTED.
FCC Part 15 Compliance
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THE DEVICE DOES
NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
Dangerous Voltages
Dangerous voltages exist in this equipment, for the appropriate Safety precautions, refer to the
relevant Electrical Safety Regulations appropriate to the country of operation.
WARNING
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DANGEROUS VOLTAGES EXIST IN ALL THE
BATTERY CHARGERS USED WITH THIS RADIO. FOR THE
APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REFER TO THE RELEVANT
ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS APPROPRIATE TO THE
COUNTRY OF OPERATION.
HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO
When transmitting, hold the radio a few centimetres from your mouth and speak across it, rather
than into it. The microphone is located near the bottom left hand corner of the portable radio.
Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum to conserve battery life.
When it is possible to move location, avoid making calls from known poor signal-strength areas
such as the radio systems fringe areas (limit of range) or from screened or shadowed areas, e.g.
an underground car park or underpass.

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COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
(UNITED STATES AND CANADA)
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Before using your Simoco portable two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and
control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the Federal
Communication Commission’s (FCCs) RF exposure guidelines.
NOTICE.
This radio is intended for use in Occupational/Controlled conditions in a portable
application where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control
over their exposure to meet the occupational limits in FCC/ICNIRP and International
Standards. This radio device is NOT authorised for general population consumer use.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum to provide
communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses RF energy or radio waves to
send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include,
but are not limited to, electric power, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be
confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy, which, when used improperly, can
cause biological damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic
material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with organizations to develop
standards for safe exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF
exposure for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels
include substantial margins of protection. All Simoco two-way radios are designed, manufactured
and tested to ensure they meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition,
manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These
instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide
simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to the following websites for more information
on what RF energy exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with
established RF exposure limits.
http://transition.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/
Federal Communications Commission Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for
portable two-way radios before they can be marketed in the United States (US). When two-way
radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and
able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements. Simoco two-way radios have an
exposure awareness label attached to the equipment directing users to specific awareness
information. Do not remove this exposure awareness label from the device. Additionally, your
Simoco user manual or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions
required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance regulations.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Simoco two-way radios are designed and tested to comply with a number of national and
international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to RF electromagnetic
energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) exposure limits for Occupational/Controlled RF exposure
environments at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk 50% listen and is authorised by the FCC

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for occupational use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with these exposure
guidelines, your radio generates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking),
not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
Your Simoco two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:
United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR
part 2 sub-part J.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE) C95.1-1992.
Australian Communications Authority Radio Communications Standard et seq.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition.
Industry Canada RSS-102.
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
To control exposure to yourself and others and ensure compliance with the
Occupational/Controlled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures.
Guidelines:
User awareness instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.
This radio meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Simoco accessories
supplied or designated for the product. The designated Simoco belt clip type is PAR-
600CLIP and the extension speaker microphone types are PAR-9180LMS2-2, PAR-
9180LMW1 and PAR-600LMS4. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with
the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines and may violate FCC regulations.
Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
Instructions:
The radio transmitter power output is 5 Watts for PTT controlled, held-to-face or bodyworn
applications in analogue systems, or for DMR systems, 5 Watts burst power.
For radios enabled for held-to-ear Duplex operation in DMR systems, the transmitter power
output is 2.5 Watts burst power.
For operation in held-to-face or bodyworn applications, transmit no more than the rated duty
factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To
receive calls (listen), release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is
important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when
transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
For operation in DMR systems using Duplex held-to-ear applications, PTT control is not
required, but calls should always be kept as short as possible.
Do not operate the radio without an approved antenna attached, as this may cause the FCC
RF exposure limits to be exceeded. With this product, only use an antenna supplied or
approved by Simoco.
When using the radio in Handheld in front of face position, always keep the radio at least
5 cm (2.0 inches) from the face when transmitting. When using the radio in a Bodyworn
position, use only Simoco accessories that will ensure the correct compliance distance of at
least 12 mm (0.45 inches) from the body. This radio has been tested for RF exposure
compliance at the distances listed in Table 1.

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For held-to-ear Duplex applications in DMR systems, the radio has been tested for RF
exposure compliance as listed in Table 2.
Table 1. RF Exposure Compliance Distances.
Frequency Band
Bodyworn
Handheld in front of Face
AC: 136 MHz –174 MHz
12 mm (0.45 inches)
25 mm (1.0 inches)
TU: 400 MHz –480 MHz
12 mm (0.45 inches)
25 mm (1.0 inches)
UW: 440 MHz –520 MHz
12 mm (0.45 inches)
25 mm (1.0 inches)
Table 2. RF Exposure Compliance DMR Duplex (2.5 Watts Burst Power).
Frequency Band
DMR Duplex
UW: 440 MHz –520 MHz
Held-to-Ear
Approved Accessories
This radio meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Simoco accessories
supplied or designated for the product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance
with the FCCs RF exposure guidelines and may violate FCC regulations.
To obtain a list of Simoco approved accessories please see the Simoco Group Departmental
contact details on the Support page and either contact the relevant Technical Support
Helpline or Customer Services, visit the following website, which lists approved accessories:
http://www.simocogroup.com
For additional information on exposure or other information, please see the Simoco Group
Departmental contact details on the Support page and contact the relevant Technical Support
Helpline or Customer Services.

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GENERAL NOTES
MANUAL COMPILATION
This manual provides detailed information on the use of the SDP660 DMR Portable Radio
Transceiver including Getting Started, Front Panel Controls, Main Screen, Basic Operations, Menu
System, Menu Screens, Special Functions and Accessories.
Details of both the “default” and “optional” system configurations have been included in this User
Manual, therefore, some material may not be relevant to every system. Configuration is dependent
upon the specification by the customer when the equipment was ordered and installed.
PAGINATION
This manual is divided into a number of sections, each section deals with one aspect of the
system.
Following initial issue, any page that has been amended or updated will also bear an updated
reference.

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SIMOCO SUPPORT
CONTACT INFORMATION
At Simoco we welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions. Departmental contacts have
been provided for your quick reference below.
UK Customer Services
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: UK: 08717 411 050
International: [phone]
Fax: UK: 08717 411 049
International: [phone]
Sales
E-mail [e-mail]
Marketing
E-mail [e-mail]
Australian Customer Services
Email: inquiry[email protected]
Tel: Within Australia: 1300 363 607
International: [phone]
US Customer Services
Email: customerse[email protected]m
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
In order to streamline support requests and better serve our customers, at Simoco we utilize a
support ticket system. Every support request is assigned a unique ticket number, which customers
can use to track the progress and responses online. For reference, Simoco provide complete
archives and history of all customer support requests. In order to use the support ticket system, a
valid email address is required.
A link to the online Simoco Group Support Centre Ticket Tracking system is provided below:
http://www.simocogroup.com/ticket/supportcentre.htm
If you still require further technical assistance after raising a support ticket, please contact us via
the email addresses or via the Technical Support Helpline numbers below.

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Technical Support Email Addresses
Simoco EMEA: [e-mail]
Simoco Australasia: [e-mail]
Simoco Americas: [e-mail]
Technical Support Helplines
Simoco EMEA: Tel: UK: 08717 411 040
International: [phone]
Simoco Australasia: Tel: Within Australia: 1300 363 607
International: [phone]

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ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used throughout this document. Whenever practicable, wherever
the abbreviation is first used the full meaning is given with the abbreviation in parenthesis, after
that only the abbreviation will be used.
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation
Meaning
AC
Alternating Current
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
BER
Bit Error Rate
CC
Colour Code
COSHH
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
CTCSS
Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System
DCS
Digital Coded Squelch
DMR
Digital Mobile Radio
DSP
Digital Signals Processor
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
FDMA
Frequency Division Multiple Access
FM
Frequency Modulation
FOACSU
Full Off Air Call Set Up
FPP
Field Personality Programmer
GPS
Global Positioning System
ICNIRP
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
ID
Identification
IECEx
International Electrotechnical Commission system for the certification to
standards for electrical equipment for Explosives atmospheres.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LED
Light Emitting Diode
OACSU
Off Air Call Set Up
OVCM
Open Voice Channel Mode
PABX
Private Automatic Branch eXchange
PIN
Personal Identification Number
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network
PTT
Push (Press) To Talk
RF
Radio Frequency
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator
Rx
Receiver
SDM
Simoco Digital Mobile
SDP
Simoco Digital Portable
SUID
Subscriber Unit Identification
TGID
Talk Group Identification
Tx
Transmitter
UID
Unit Identification
US
United States

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The table below contains a list of the common terms used throughout this document and their
meanings.
Term
Meaning
‘……’
Reference to a setting or feature (exactly as it is displayed) that may be
selected or enabled either directly or through a software application, e.g.
‘Menu’, ‘Control’, ‘Switch’.
Channel
A logical combination of RF Frequency, Default Talk Group Indentity (TGID),
other channel associated parameters (CTCSS, scan etc)
CTCSS
A sub-audio tone used for validating a received signal (also known as a PL
tone).
FPP
Field Personality Programmer or Field Programmer. A Software Application
used for configuring the radio options and parameters.
Monitor
Mode of Radio Receive. Any DMR signal regardless of Colour Code or TGID
will be heard.
Normal Mute
Mode of Radio Receive. Only signals with matching Colour Code will be
heard.
Push To Talk
The action or signal that causes the equipment to be placed into transmit
mode or to be keyed.
Radio Unit ID
Unique identifier allocated to each radio (range: 0 –16,000,000).
Scanning
A process of selecting the first-found, permitted signal from one of several
possible radio channels carrying different signals, by sequentially scanning the
channels.
Selective
Mode of Radio Receive. Only signals with matching Colour Code and TGID or
Unit ID will be heard.
Vote/voting
A process to select a permitted radio signal of adequate signal quality from
one of several possible radio channels carrying the same signal, by
sequentially scanning the channels before and at the start of signal reception.
Zone
A collection of channels (usually organised by functional group of users).

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The SDP600 Series Radios are versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, two-way
portable radios. The SDP600 Series Radio is available in a number of frequency bands for specific
applications.
The radios are software programmable and can be customised to the operational requirements of
a customer’s particular fleet. Simoco representatives can help in programming the radio facilities
to meet a customer’s present and future requirements.
A comprehensive range of accessories is available to compliment the SDP600 Series Radios
including: chargers, antennas, remote speaker microphones, covert/surveillance kits, holsters and
carry cases. Refer to Simoco for comprehensive descriptions and pricing.
The SDP660 model offers full keypad functionality for telephony, complex groups, advanced data
messaging and a total of 12 programmable function keys. The SDP650 model offers seven
function keys but no keypad.
This User Manual describes the facilities that are currently available and can be programmed into
the SDP660 Series Radios.
1.2 CONFIGURATION
Before the SDP660 radio can be used it must be configured using the Field Personality
Programmer (FPP). The configuration process loads the customised channels, signalling and user
options so that the radio will operate with the user’s system.
1.3 FEATURES
The SDP660 portable radio has the following features:
Integrated Man Down –motion and positional sensor for full employee safety.
IP67 performance for best in class resistance to water and dust.
Ear-piece speaker for full-duplex calling mode.
Bluetooth, enhances the radio with wireless accessories and applications.
Integral Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna for dedicated satellite performance placed
optimally within the radio.
High output main speaker for loud & clear digital audio.
7-colour Light Emitting Diode (LED) with all-round viewing for clear indication of radio status.
Easy access to emergency button for no-doubt notification.
Ergonomic push-to-talk.
Selector knob enhances usability, for control of volume and brings smart-phone speed-
scrolling to the radio.
IP67 rated side-connector.
Battery life 40% greater than equivalent analogue and Frequency Division Multiple Access
(FDMA) technologies.
Multiple programmable buttons, from side function keys to main keypad for ultimate
customisation.
Intuitive keypad.
Full colour display with intuitive interface.

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2GETTING STARTED
This User Manual covers the basic operation of the Simoco SDP660 Digital Portable radio.
The radio is software programmable and can be customised to the operational requirements of a
customer’s specific needs. Simoco representatives can help in programming the radio facilities to
meet a customer’s present and future requirements.
Users should check with their Simoco dealer or system administrator about the features
programmed into the radio and specifically about:
Whether any preset conventional channels are programmed into the radio?
Which buttons have been programmed to access other features?
The optional accessories that may be required?
2.1 PREPARING THE RADIO FOR USE
2.1.1 Charging the Battery
WARNING
LITHIUM BATTERIES. THIS EQUIPMENT USES LITHIUM ION
BATTERIES. REFER TO THE PERSONAL SAFETY PAGES.
Your radio is powered by a 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery. To avoid damage and comply with
warranty terms, the battery should be charged with a Simoco Standard Battery charger.
For best performance, new batteries should be charged for 5 hours before initial use.
2.1.1.1 Procedure
This charging procedure assumes that the PAR-600CRG1 Single Rapid Charger is used. For full
details on this charger, please refer to TNM-U-E-0118, PAR-600CRG1 Single Rapid Charger –
SDP650/660 Instructional Manual [3].
1 Connect the AC power adapter to an AC mains supply and to the socket on the back of the
charger.
2 Switch on the mains power. The Red LED on the charger will flash briefly. The charger is
now in standby mode.
3 Switch the radio off.
4 Place the battery pack, or the radio with the battery attached, into the charging slot on the
charger.
5 Check that the Red LED on the charger is illuminated.
6 The fast charging process will be initiated. When the battery pack is fully charged, the Green
LED on the charger will be illuminated (see Table 3 overleaf).

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Table 3. Charge Indications.
Charge State
LED States
Red LED
Green LED
Battery absent
Off
Off
Fast Charge
On
Off
Charge Complete
Off
On
Charge suspended (High or Low Temp
1 Hz Flashing
Off
2.1.2 Fitting the Battery
Insert the battery into the bottom of the radio. (See arrow 1 in Figure 1 below).
Press down slightly on the battery release clip located at the top of the battery until a click is heard.
(See arrow 2).
Figure 1. Fitting the Battery.
To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Slide the battery release clip downwards to release the
battery.
2.1.3 Fitting the Antenna
With the radio turned off, locate the antenna in its threaded socket and turn clockwise to tighten.
Figure 2. Fitting the Antenna.
To remove the antenna, ensure the radio is turned off and turn the antenna anticlockwise.
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