Simoco SRP9100 User manual

SRP9100
Portable Radio
Conventional – PMR
Operating Instructions
TNM- -E-0053 Issue 1.1a, January 2010
Comgroup Australia Pty. Ltd.
1270 Ferntree Gully Road
Scoresby
ictoria, 3179
Australia
www.comgroup.net.au

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ASSOCIATED DOC MENTATION
The following documentation is available for use with the SRP9100 series of
products:
To order copies of any of the above publications, or any other Simoco product,
contact Comgroup Australia on [phone] or send a Fax on +61 3 9730
3968. The SImoco web site also has a comprehensive list of documentation
available for download.
www.simoco.com
ABO T THIS DOC MENT
This publication is copyright and no part may be reproduced without prior
permission of Comgroup Australia.
Due to our policy of continuous improvement to our products and services,
technical specifications and claims, correct at time of publication, may be
subject to variation without prior notice.
Comgroup Australia has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this
document is fairly and accurately stated, but does not accept liability for any
errors or omissions.

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SAFETY
1. Do NOT operate your portable radio, without a handsfree kit, whilst
driving a vehicle.
2. Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere.
Obey the 'Turn Off Two-way Radios' signs where these are posted,
e.g. on a petrol station forecourt.
3. Do NOT dispose of batteries in a fire.
EMR SAFETY
The SRP9100 portable radio transceiver complies with the RF exposure
guidelines as defined in the ARPANSA* standard "Radiation Exposure Levels
to Radiofrequency fields – 3kHz to 300GHz", Schedule 5 when:
(1) the radio is operated by an "aware" user and
(2) the transmit duty cycle does not exceed 50% over a six minute period
and
(3) the normal operation entails the antenna being separated from the
users body by not less than 2.5cm.
* Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency Radiation
Protection Series Publication No. 3.
HINTS FOR SING THE RADIO
• When speaking, hold the radio a few centimeters from your mouth and
speak across it, rather than into it. The microphone is located near the
top left of the portable radio’s speaker grille.
• 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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CONTENTS
ASSOCIATED DOC MENTATION .......................................................... I
ABO T THIS DOC MENT....................................................................... I
SAFETY ................................................................................................... II
EMR SAFETY .......................................................................................... II
HINTS FOR SING THE RADIO ............................................................. II
CONTENTS............................................................................................. III
1. INTROD CTION ................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview......................................................................................1
1.2 Configuration ..............................................................................1
2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ............................................................. 2
3. MEN SYSTEM.................................................................................. 4
3.1 Menu Navigation.........................................................................4
4. MAIN MEN SCREENS..................................................................... 6
4.1 Channels Screen ........................................................................6
4.2 Phonebook Screen .....................................................................7
4.3 Status Screen..............................................................................9
4.4 Stored Calls Screen..................................................................10
4.5 Send Message Screen..............................................................12
4.6 Settings Screen ........................................................................14
4.6.1 Phone Book Edit...............................................................16
4.6.2 Mute Adjust.......................................................................21
4.6.3 Alert olume .....................................................................22
4.6.4 Network 23
4.6.5 Radio Information .............................................................24
4.6.6 Received Signal Strength Indication.................................25
4.6.7 Key Beeps ........................................................................26

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4.6.8 Dual Watch ...................................................................... 27
4.6.9 Contrast 28
4.6.10 Backlight ........................................................... 29
4.6.11 DTMF................................................................ 30
5. COMMON F NCTIONS AND FACILITIES.......................................31
5.1 Switch-On/Switch-Off .............................................................. 31
5.1.1 olume Adjustment .......................................................... 31
5.2 Receiving .................................................................................. 32
5.3 Transmitting ............................................................................. 33
5.4 SELCALL Functions................................................................. 34
5.4.1 Receiving a Selcall........................................................... 34
5.4.2 Sending a Selcall ............................................................. 34
5.4.3 Other Selcall Functions .................................................... 34
5.5 Scan Functions ........................................................................ 36
5.5.1 Scan Screen..................................................................... 36
5.5.2 Scan-Edit Screen. ............................................................ 37
5.6 Keypad Lock ............................................................................. 38
6. SPECIAL F NCTION KEYS.............................................................39
6.1 Monitor ...................................................................................... 39
6.2 Squelch Defeat ......................................................................... 39
6.3 Reset ......................................................................................... 39
6.4 Scan........................................................................................... 39
6.5 Send-2 ....................................................................................... 39
6.6 Transpond Disable................................................................... 39
6.7 CTCSS ....................................................................................... 39
6.8 Mute........................................................................................... 39
6.9 Goto Chan A, B, C, D................................................................ 39
6.10 Special Enc 1…8 ...................................................................... 39
6.11 Alarm ......................................................................................... 40
6.12 Repeater Defeat........................................................................ 40

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6.13 Low Power ................................................................................40
6.14 Channel p and Down .............................................................40
6.15 Send Channel Encode..............................................................40
6.16 Send DTMF 1 and 2 ..................................................................40
6.17 ser CTCSS ..............................................................................40
6.18 Scrambler On/Off......................................................................40
7. OPTIONS.......................................................................................... 41
7.1 High Capacity Battery...............................................................41
7.2 Mid Capacity Battery ................................................................41
7.3 Single Pocket Charger .............................................................41
7.4 Four Pocket Charger ................................................................41
7.5 Vehicle Mounted Charger ........................................................41
7.6 Lightweight Carry Case............................................................41
7.7 Heavy Duty Carry Case.............................................................41
7.8 Shoulder Strap..........................................................................41
7.9 Lightweight lapel Speaker Microphone..................................41
7.10 Medium weight lapel Speaker Microphone ............................41
7.11 Heavy Duty lapel Speaker Microphone...................................41
7.12 Lightweight Headset ................................................................41
7.13 Earpiece.....................................................................................41
APPENDIX A - ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES ................................. 0
APPENDIX B - GLOSSARY .................................................................... 1

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1. INTROD CTION
1.1 O VERVIEW
The SRP9100 Series Radios are a family of versatile Digital Signal Processor
(DSP) controlled, two-way portable radios.
The SRP9100 Series is available in a number of frequency bands and
versions for specific applications. This manual describes the operation of the
SRP9130 PMR model with a 12 key keypad and SRP9120 PMR without
numeric keypad.
The radio is software programmable and it can be customised to the
operational requirements of your particular fleet. Your Simoco representative
can help in programming your radio facilities to meet your present and future
requirements.
A wide range of accessories is available to complement the SRP9100 series
radios, including chargers, antenna, headsets, covert kits, holsters and carry
cases. Refer to Simoco for comprehensive descriptions.
This guide describes the facilities that are currently available and can be
programmed into the PMR mode of the SRP9100. This guide is applicable to
SRM9100 Rev2 incorporating a dot matrix display.
1.2 C ONFIG RATION
Before you can use the SRP9100, it must be configured using the Field
Personality Programmer (FPP). The configuration process loads the
customised radio channels, signalling and user options so that the radio will
operate with your system.
Although this manual defines the configuration and use of the PMR mode, the
radio can be configured easily to trunk mode using the FPP.

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2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Press To Talk Switch
On-Off Volume
Function Button # 5
Function Button # 6
Function Button # 7
Often used as Alarm
Keypad for DTMF or
Channel or Selcall Entry
Function Button # 2
Function Button # 1
Function Button # 3
Function Button # 4
Accessory Socket
Microphone
Indicator LED
Figure 1 – SRP9100 Portable
Key/ Control Function
On/Off/ olume Rotate the switch clockwise to turn on the
radio and then set the volume to the desired
level.
Rx/Tx/Power LED Green LED illuminates when receiving a
signal. Red LED Illuminates when the radio is
transmitting. Flashing Red indicates low
battery.
Keypad Used to dial channel numbers, set status and
send DTMF or Selcall. Note that the
SRP9120 variant does not have a keypad.
Function Key F1 M This key’s function may be configured by the
programmer, it is typically programmed as the
menu select key.
Function Key F2 - This key’s function may be configured by the
programmer, it is typically programmed as the
channel down key

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Function Key F3 + This key’s function may be configured by the
programmer, it is typically programmed as the
channel up key
Function Key F4 OK This key’s function may be configured by the
programmer, it is typically programmed as the
Send Channel Encode key. Note that during
menu operations, it becomes a confirm key.
Special Function F5
This key’s function may be configured by the
programmer.
Special Function F6
This key’s function may be configured by the
programmer.
Special Function F7
This key’s function may be configured by the
programmer, it is typically programmed as the
Alarm/Emergency key

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3. MEN SYSTEM
The SRP9100 radio software uses a programmed Menu structure to enable
the operator to access all of the radio options. The structure of the menu can
be programmed to meet the specific needs of individual customers.
Figure 2, over the page illustrates the menu structure of the radio. Note that
the order and presence of each menu is determined by the configuration of
the radio programmed by the Field Personality Programmer.
Possible Menu entries are:
• Phone Book
• Status
• Stored Calls
• Send Message
• Mute Adjust
• Setup
• Phone Book Edit
• Contrast
• Alert olume
• Radio Information
• Network
• Received Signal Strength Indication
• Lone Worker
To assist the user in menu key selection, a soft menu label will often appear
above the four function keys below the display. The label shows the user the
current function for that key which may change between different menus.
Programming of menus is a configuration task normally performed by the
system manager using programmer software.
3.1 M EN N AVIGATION
Pressing the “M” key selects menu mode from the main Channel Screen.
Once in Menu mode, the – and + keys cycle through the menus. To exit menu
mode, press the “M” key again or the Menu timeout will exit automatically.
Generally, pressing “M” key while in a menu backs up to the next highest level
of menu and the “OK” button selects the function.
The +/- keys are used to navigate through a list of options such as channels,
phone book entries or increase/decrease a value.

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Channel
Screen
Phone Book
Menu #1
Settings Menu
#2
Menu #3
Menu #X
M
+
-
+
-
-
+
-
+
M
M
M
M
Phone Book
Settings Sub
Menu #1
Menu #3
Menu #X
OK
OK
OK
OK
Send Channel
Encode
OK
Sends Selcall Encode
defined for that channel
Settings Sub
Menu #2
+
-
+
-
M
Sub Menu #2
Screen
M
M
M
Settings Sub
Menu #3
OK
M
M
M
Settings Sub
Menu #X
Sub Menu #1
Screen
OK
M
Sub Menu #3
Screen
OK
M
Sub Menu #X
Screen
OK
M
M
Figure 2 - Menu Navigation
The Menu entries and order can be configured and changed by the field
programmer.

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4. MAIN MEN SCREENS
4.1 C HANNELS S CREEN
The Channels Screen shows the current channel and allows it to be changed.
The Channel Name shows the text associated with the radio channel.
The RSSI Bars indicate the signal strength of the current channel.
The Battery Level indicates the current battery condition
Pressing the Menu softkey enters the menu mode.
Pressing the Call softkey sends a Channel Encode Selcall.
Several Icons can be displayed as shown below:
ICONS INDICATION
The envelope icon indicates that there are one or more stored
messages.
The outline speaker icon indicates that a signal is present and
the radio is unmuted.
Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). A stronger
signal will display more bars.
One bar shown = approx. –118dBm, Two bars = approx. –
106dBm, Three bars = approx. -96dBm, Four bars = approx. –
84dBm.
Battery level indicator. A new battery should display five bars.
Scan Indicator. When radio is on a scan channel and
scanning, the arrow will rotate.

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The – and + keys scroll through the entries within the current Menu Screen
(e.g. Channels).
The Keypad may be used to enter numbers directly, which temporarily appear
on the Message-Line above the softkey labels, e.g. Changing channels from
the keypad can be done by entering the channel number and pressing the ‘#’
key. [only available on keypad version]
Note: If DTMF is enabled then pressing keypad keys will send the
corresponding DTMF tone. [only available on keypad version]
4.2 P HONEBOOK S CREEN
This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall is used. Selcall Identity
information is stored for various users and calls can be placed to them from
this Screen.
Once the M key is pressed from the main screen, the -/+ keys cycle through
the available menus. .
Once the Phonebook menu appears, press the OK key to select it.

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Once the Phonebook menu is selected, use the -/+ keys to cycle through the
entries.
Pressing the OK key will place a call to the displayed identity.
Notes: 1 If the Selcall requires a Status to be included then the Saved-
Status-Value will be used (See description of Status below )
2 The Identity shown on the display when this Screen is exited may
be referenced from other Menu Screens and is called the
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4.3 S TAT S S CREEN
This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall is used. Selcall Status is stored
here and can be sent from this Screen.
Once the M key is pressed from the main screen, the -/+ keys cycle through
the available menus. Once the Status menu appears, press the OK key to
select it.
Send Status Menu Entry
The -/+ keys scroll through the Status List entries.
Pressing the OK key will send the displayed Status to the Current-Phonebook-
Entry.
Notes: 1 When a Status is sent, it becomes the current Saved-Status-
Value, and can be used at a later time from other Menu Screens
2 The Saved-Status-Value can also be set from the Channel or
Phonebook Screens by entering the number (from the Keypad)
and pressing the * key The value is saved but not sent [only
available on keypad version]

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4.4 S TORED C ALLS S CREEN
This screen is used to review data messages received or review the ten most
recent missed Selcalls (ones not answered before the Alert-tone stops.
The icon will show in the Main Channel Screen when there is an entry in
this Screen. Note that storing of calls is configurable and must be enabled in
the Field Programmer Selcall decodes menu.
Once the M key is pressed from the main screen, the -/+ keys cycle through
the available menus. Once the Stored Calls menu appears, press the OK key
to select it.
Stored Calls Menu Screen
Once Store Calls menu is selected, the first message is displayed. To
navigate to other messages, use the -/+ keys. If a message is longer than one
screen, the OK key can be used to select the next screen of text.

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This is an example of the rest of a long text screen.
An example of a Selcall received, where the caller ID was known to the
Phonebook. The Phonebook entry of 10432 is labelled as “Fred Bear”.
If Status text is used, (e.g. Return to Office) it will be displayed under the
position of the calling party text and numeric Selcall ID. Should the Selcall ID
and/or Status text not be defined in the radio, only the numeric values will be
displayed.
The displayed number (Q02) shows the queued position of the entry. The
most recent call is shown whenever this Screen is displayed.
Press the -/+ keys to scroll through other Stored Calls.
Press the OK key to Selcall that caller.
Press the assigned Reset key to return to the Channel Screen without
making a call.
Note that the Stored Calls Screen will eventually time out and return to the
Channel Screen.

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4.5 S END M ESSAGE S CREEN
This Screen allows the user to send a free form text message to another radio
user in a similar manner to a cell phone SMS.
Once the M key is pressed from the main screen, the -/+ keys cycle through
the available menus. Once the Send Text menu appears, press the OK key to
select it.
Send Text menu screen
Upon selecting the Send Message menu option with the OK key, a flashing
cursor will appear on the upper left hand corner of the screen.
Each key is labelled with up to 3 text characters. The text characters are
entered by pressing the keypad key once for the first character, twice for the
second and three time for the third.
After a short delay, the cursor will advance for the next character entry.
To move the cursor left or right, use the -/+ keys.