Xetawave XETA4-TMFA User manual

XETA4-TMFA
User Manual
Rev. B

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Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 1
FCC Notifications .................................................................................................................
Federal Communications Commission ...........................................................................
Integration FCC ID ...........................................................................................................
FCC Antenna Compliance ................................................................................................ 4
FCC Exposure Compliance ............................................................................................... 4
FCC MPE Calculation ....................................................................................................... 5
Industry Canada .................................................................................................................. 5
IC ..................................................................................................................................... 5
IC Setting ......................................................................................................................... 6
IC Exposure Compliance .............................................................................................. 7
Industry Canada Antenna Compliance ....................................................................... 8
Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 8
Password Protection ....................................................................................................... 8
Communicating with the XETA4-TMFA ............................................................................... 8
The Diag Port .................................................................................................................. 8
Operating Menu ............................................................................................................ 10
Configuration/Utilities Menu ........................................................................................ 10
Serial Port Configuration ............................................................................................... 11
Baud Rate .................................................................................................................. 1
Data Serial Framing ................................................................................................... 13
RF Configuration ........................................................................................................... 13
Maximum Separation................................................................................................ 14
RF Transmit Power (“MAS transmit power”) ............................................................ 14
Master Transmit Frequency (“MAS master transmit frequency”) ........................... 15
Slave Transmit Frequency (“MAS slave transmit frequency”) .................................. 15
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XetaWave LLC warrants your XetaWave wireless data transceiver against defects in
materials and manufacturing for a period of two years from the date of purchase. In the
event of a product failure due to materials or workmanship, XetaWave will, at its
discretion, repair or replace the product.
In no event, will XetaWave LLC, its suppliers or its licensors, be liable for any damages
arising from the use of or the inability to use this product. This includes business
interruption, loss of business information, or other loss which may arise from the use of
this product. XetaWave LLC transceivers should not be used in situations where failure
to transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other
party, including but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. XetaWave
LLC accepts no responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in
data transmitted or received using the XetaWave transceiver, or for the failure of such
transceiver to transmit or receive such data.
Warranty policy may not apply:
1) If product repair, adjustments, or parts replacements is required due to
accident, neglect or unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress.
) If product is used outside of XetaWave specifications.
3) If product has been modified, repaired or altered by Customer unless XetaWave
specifically authorized such alterations in each instance in writing.
The warranty period begins from the date of shipment and is defined per the standard
warranty policy stated above.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The information
contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to XetaWave LLC. This
manual is for use by purchasers and other authorized users of the XetaWave wireless
data transceiver only.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, or for any purpose without the express written
permission of XetaWave LLC.
This product is licensed by the United States. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is
prohibited. Shipment or re-export of this product outside of the United States may
require authorization by the U.S. Bureau of Export Administration. Please contact
XetaWave LLC for assistance and further information.
Warranty

Federal Communications Commission
This device complies with Title 47 CFR Part 90 of the federal code. The device complies
with 47CFR § 1.1310, Table 1, Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure for
MPE (maximum permissible exposure) to electromagnetic fields, when installed and
operated as described herein.
This device must be operated as supplied by XetaWave LLC. Any changes or
modifications made to the device without the express written approval of XetaWave LLC
will void the user’s authority to operate the device, and may result in regulatory
violations and liabilities.
Caution
The Xeta4-TMFA has a maximum transmitted output power of 10 watts when used in
compliance with FCC regulations in the 450-470 MHz frequency bands. The transmit
antenna shall be kept at least 187 cm from physical space where humans may exist,
based on a maximum antenna gain of 11. dBi.
See FCC Exposure Compliance on page 4 for more details and RF exposure
calculations.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may result in human
exposure to excessive RF energy.
This device must be installed in a host unit provided by XetaWave, LLC for fixed
installations.
Integration FCC ID
When the module is installed inside another device, the outside of the device into which
the module is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module.
The exterior label shall use the wording: ‘Contains FCC ID: PEJ-938 40’.
FCC
Notifications

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WARNING
This radio module shall be installed by an RF/radio professional familiar with the
applicable rules. Installation of antennas shall be performed in a manner that will
provide at least the MPE Distance from any user or member of the public in the
direction of maximum radiation.
Professional installers receive radios with factory preset settings in compliance with the
values and limits specified in the radio certification.
While the grant may reference the full range of 450-470 MHz frequencies, we attest
that this product will comply with Part 90 FCC regulations within the following
frequency bands and modulations:
450 - 454 MHz
456 – 46 .5375 MHz

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46 .7375 – 467.5375 MHz
467.7375 – 470 MHz
FCC Antenna Compliance
Since professional installation is required, standard RF connectors are used. Adapters or
custom coaxial cables may be required to connect the radio’s RF connector to the
desired antenna.
Any antenna from a reputable manufacturer with desired bandwidth, gain/pattern
coverage, and a rated nominal impedance of 50 ohms, can be used.
FCC Exposure Compliance
FCC ID PEJ-938 40
It is the responsibility of the licensee or user to guarantee compliance with the
appropriate MPE regulations when operating this device in a way other than described
herein. The installer of this equipment must ensure the antenna is located or oriented
such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of the guidelines in FCC OET Bulletin 65
and 47CFR § 1.1310.
People should not be near the antenna when the radio link is operating as general
practice and maintain a safe distance as calculated below.
The MPED (Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance) is calculated using the FCC limit
for a general population/uncontrolled exposure in the 450 - 470 MHz frequency band.
To calculate safe distance:
(
)
(
)
(
)
( )( ) mitExposureLi
nAntennaGaiDutyCycleowerConductedP
MPED
π 4
=
Where:
MPED is Maximum Permissible Exposure Distance or safe distance in cm;
ConductedPower is the power delivered to the antenna in mW;
ExposureLimit is the limit for General Population/ Uncontrolled exposure in mW/cm
All quantities are calculated in linear or numeric quantities.
The XETA4-TMFA transmitter duty cycle varies depending on many factors. Packet sizes,
which are set up by the installer as part of the radio/network configuration, are a
primary determinant. At power up and with no data payload, the radios will transmit a
beacon with a duty cycle of 6 to 10%, depending upon modulation setting. The duty
cycle will increase when a data payload is transmitted, but will also be influenced by
network configuration, network type, number of radios in the network, propagation

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delay between radios, and other factors. For the purpose of the MPED calculation, a
worst case duty cycle of 100% will be assumed, although this duty cycle is not achieved
in typical operation.
Integrators are responsible for including RF exposure information statements in their
final user manuals.
The worst case MPED for any transmit frequency in the 450 - 470 MHz band is shown in
the table in the following section.
FCC MPE Calculation
Use: General
Antenna: 11. dBi
For 450-470 MHz single transmitters (for general population/uncontrolled exposure)
The worst case required separation distance in the US is 187 cm (at 450 MHz).
For the cases where S > the MPE Limit
IC
IC 11169A-04003
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
( ) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de license. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; et
mW
dBm
450.0 10000 40.0 0.0 11. 40.0 1318 6 6. 3 0.300
470.0 10000 40.0 0.0 11. 40.0 1318 6 6. 3 0.313
Power Density
(S) at 0 cm,
mW/cm^
MPE Limit at
0 cm,
mW/cm^
EUT Power
Frequency,
MHz
Cable Loss,
dB
Antenna Gain,
dBi
Power at
Antenna,
dBm
EIRP, mW
Frequency,
MHz
Power Density
(S) at 0 cm,
mW/cm^
MPE Limit at
0 cm,
mW/cm^
Distance where
S < MPE Limit,
cm
450.0 6. 3 0.300 187.0
470.0 6. 3 0.313 183.0
Industry
Canada

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( ) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This device must be operated as supplied by XetaWave LLC. Any changes or
modifications made to the device without the express written approval of XetaWave LLC
may void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé comme fourni par XetaWave LLC. Toute modification
apportée à l'appareil sans l'autorisation écrite expresse de XetaWave LLC peut annuler
l'autorisation de l'utilisateur d'utiliser l'appareil.
In compliance with CTFA 018, users are restricted from setting the device to the
following frequency bands:
En conformité avec CTFA 018, les utilisateurs sont limités à la configuration de l'appareil
aux bandes de fréquences suivantes:
406.1 – 430 MHz
450 – 470 MHz
IC Setting
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to IC ICES-003.
This unit must be installed in a fixed location.
Cet équipement a été testé et reconnu conforme aux limites d'un appareil numérique
de classe B, conformément au IC ICES-003.
Cet appareil doit être installé dans un endroit fixe.
Integrators are responsible for including RF exposure information statements in their
final user manuals.
Les intégrateurs sont responsables d'inclure des instructions d'information sur la RF
dans leurs manuels d'utilisation.
When the module is installed inside another device, the outside of the device into which
the module is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed module.
The exterior label will use the wording: ‘Contains IC: 11169A-04003’.
HVIN: XETA4-TMFA
Lorsque le module est installé à l'intérieur d'un autre périphérique, l'extérieur du
périphérique dans lequel le module est installé doit afficher une étiquette faisant
référence au module inclus.

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L'étiquette extérieure utilisera le libellé: 'Contient IC: 11169A-04003’.
HVIN: XETA4-TMFA
IC Exposure Compliance
NOTE: Integrators are required to include RF exposure information in their product
user manual.
REMARQUE: Les intégrateurs doivent inclure les informations d'exposition RF dans
leur manuel utilisateur.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada MPE Calculation
Required separation distance for Canada is 57 cm.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada MPE Calculation
Innovation, science et développement économique Canada Calcul MPE
La distance de séparation requise pour le Canada est de 57 cm.
Innovation, science et développement économique Canada Calcul MPE
Use: General
Utilisation: Généralités
Antenna: 11. dBi
Antenne: 11. dBi
For 406.1 - 470 MHz single transmitters (General use):
Pour émetteurs simples 406.1 - 470 MHz (usage général):
For the cases where S > the MPE Limit:
Pour les cas où S> la limite MPE:
mW
dBm
406.1 10000 40.0 0.0 11. 40.0 1318 6 6 .3 1.59
430.0 10000 40.0 0.0 11. 40.0 1318 6 6 .3 1.65
450.0 10000 40.0 0.0 11. 40.0 1318 6 6 .3 1.70
470.0 10000 40.0 0.0 11. 40.0 1318 6 6 .3 1.75
Frequency,
MHz
EUT Power
Cable Loss,
dB
Antenna Gain,
dBi
Power at
Antenna,
dBm
EIRP, mW
Power Density
(S) at 0 cm,
W/m^
MPE Limit at
0 cm,
W/m^
Frequency,
MHz
Power Density
(S) at 0 cm,
W/m^
MPE Limit at
0 cm,
W/m^
Distance where
S < MPE Limit,
cm
406.1 6 .3 1.59 57.0
430.0 6 .3 1.65 5 .0
450.0 6 .3 1.70 48.
470.0 6 .3 1.75 44.5

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Industry Canada Antenna Compliance
The antenna used for this radio must be properly installed and maintained and must
provide a separation distance of at least 57 cm (101 inches) from all persons and must
not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Never transmit if any person is closer than the specified distance to the antenna.
L’antenne utilisée pour cette radio doit être correctement installée et entretenue. Elle
doit respecter une distance minimum de 57 cm (101 pouces) de l’ulitisateur et ne doit
pas être installée à proximité ou utilisée conjointement avec tout autre antenne ou
émetteur. N’utilisez pas votre radio si vous ne respectez pas la distance spécifiée.
Password Protection
All radios are shipped from the factory password-protected and do not allow users to
set parameters outside the limits of certification. The method of password entry is
hidden from the user, and the required password for each radio is generated using a
unique mathematical calculation that is proprietary to XetaWave, LLC.
Users have the ability to set parameters, via the Diag port, within the permissible limits.
Users do not have access to programming capability.
The Diag Port
The Diag port is used to configure the Xeta4-TMFA and monitor radio and network
operation, data throughput, and packet error rate. Typically, the Diag port is connected
to a computer or other user equipment with an RS- 3 type interface and ASCII text
display capability. The user’s RS- 3 interface may be a native serial port, or it may be
implemented via an interface converter (for example, a USB-to-RS- 3 converter
dongle). A 3.3 volt to RS- 3 level converter must be used between the radio and the
user’s serial port if the user’s serial port requires standard RS- 3 levels (typically -5
volts/+5 volts to -1 volts/+1 volts). The radio Diag port levels are 0 volts/+3.3 volts,
and it is inverted with respect to standard RS- 3 signaling.
The user’s serial port must be configured to match the following configuration to
communicate:
Bits per Second (Baud): 115 00
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None
Configuration
Communicating
with the
XETA4-TMFA

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Once power is applied to the radio, the following initialization information will be
displayed in the RS- 3 text display window on the user’s equipment:
interrupt_init
timer_init
crc_init()
spi_init(SPI_BUS_FLASH)
flash_init()
mfg_cals_init()
mon_init()
Xetawave Bootloader revision 1.53.19108 for Xeta4 board
Booting . . .
interrupt_init()
coresight_init()
coresight_start()
watchdog_init()
spi_init(SPI_BUS_0)
spi_init(SPI_BUS_1)
spi_init(SPI_BUS_FLASH)
flash_init()
config_init()
mfg_cals_init()
math_init()
twi_init()
iox_init()
pll_init(TRUE)
timer_init()
params_load()
synth_init()
if_init()
sport_init(SPORT_BUS_0)
sport_init(SPORT_BUS_1)
daca_init()
dac_init()
recv_init()
xmit_init()
crc_init()
crc16_init()
math_rand_set_seed(params.serial_number)
ecc_init()
pwm_init()
radio_mode_init()
ptc_reset(FALSE)
mon_init()
Serial Ports: Data=115 00:8N1; Diag=115 00:8N1;
Starting . . .

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After the initialization information appears, the operating menu will be displayed.
Operating Menu
If the characters are garbled, or nothing is displayed, then it is likely that the user’s serial
port does not match the radio’s serial port or the proper converters may not be in use.
The radio is shipped from the factory configured for 115 00 Baud. This value can be
configured differently by the factory upon customer request. If the radio has had
settings changed from the factory settings, then you may need to try different computer
baud rates to find the match with the radio.
This screen displays the current configuration of the radio. It is important to note the
third line, which shows the Mode (Master/Repeater/Slave) of the radio and the mating
radio on the other side of the link and the device addresses of the two radios making
the link. In the above example, the radio is a Slave unit (address 8) and will link with a
Master unit (address 1).
Options
• Enter “0” to display the configuration settings and utilities menu.
• Enter “1” to refresh all displayed parameters to current values.
• Enter “ ”to reset the packet rate success statistics to 100%.
• Enter “3” to turn on or off automatic refreshing of displayed parameters.
Configuration/Utilities Menu
From the Operating Menu, enter “0” to view the Configuration/Utilities menu.
Operating Menu
XETA4-TMFA rev 0, firmware 1.53.19108, N E50243FC
Mode: lave (8) to Master (1)
Frequency 450006250 Hz
Xmit mode 32QAM 51 Kbps Link state up
Recv mode 32QAM 51 Kbps R I -78 dBm
Fwd power 10000 mW Noise -132 dBm
Rev power 11 mW Xmit rate 22.5 Kbps
upply 12000 mV Recv rate 0.0 Kbps
Amp temp 32 C Cur success 100.00%
Board temp 29 C Avg success 100.00%
0 : Enter configuration/utilities menu
1 : Update radio status
2 : Reset all statistics
3 : Enable or disable automatic status updates
Enter selection:

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Serial Port Configuration
To modify the data serial port, enter “0” to access the Serial Port Configuration menu.
Each radio has two serial ports for communication; one is a lower speed diagnostics port
and the second is a high speed data port. These ports are RS- 3 type, with
input/output voltage levels of 0 volts/+3.3 volts. A 3.3 volt to RS- 3 level converter is
required to communicate with standard RS- 3 serial port devices, including computers.
The ports are typically configured as 8 bits of data with no parity and 1 stop bit by
default. The diagnostics port has no provision for hardware flow control. The data port
is typically used with hardware flow control, although flow control can be disabled in
the serial port configuration menu.
The standard diagnostics port configuration is 115. Kbps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop
bit, and cannot be changed by the user. The data port configuration is editable through
Configuration/Utilities Menu
XETA4-TMFA rev 0, firmware 1.53.19108, N E50243FC
Mode: lave (2) to Master (1)
0 : erial port configuration menu
1 : RF and hopping menu
2 : Bit rate and modulation type menu
3 : Network menu
4 : Advanced menu
5 : Utilities menu
Esc: Return to previous menu
Enter selection:
erial Port Configuration Menu
0 : Data serial bit rate 115200 bps
1 : Data serial framing 8N1
2 : Data serial protocol Raw
3 : Baud clock multiplier 0
4 : Data serial flow control Enabled
5 : erial message delay 35 bits
6 : Data serial interface R -232
7 : Delay after R 485 drivers on 40 bits
8 : Delay before R 485 drivers off 10 bits
9 : eamless group 0
a : Modbus group 0
Diagnostic serial bit rate 115200 bps
Esc: Return to previous menu
Enter selection:

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this menu. In order to successfully communicate between the radio and another device,
the device’s serial port must have the same configuration as listed in this menu.
In the example shown above: Baud rate is set to 115 00 bps. Data bits, parity, and stop
bits are given by the three characters in the Data serial framing field. In this example,
there are 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. The flow control should always be set to
hardware.
Options:
• Enter “0” to modify the baud rate. If a custom bit rate is entered, the radio will
select the nearest achievable rate.
• Enter “1” to modify the serial framing on the data port.
• Option “ ” is used only with the Ethernet option and should be left as “Raw” for
normal radio operation.
• Enter “3” to modify the baud clock output that is synchronous with the data
serial port. The output clock may be used to synchronize the user hardware to
the radio clock for ease of serial port interface but is not required.
• Enter “4” to enable or disable hardware flow control for the data port. Usually,
hardware flow control should be enabled.
• Enter “5” to set the serial message delay for message-oriented protocols. This
parameter is not used for the Raw serial protocol.
• Enter “6” to set the physical data port serial interface type. This parameter
should be set to RS- 3 for a standalone radio module.
• Options “7” through “a” are not used for RS- 3 with Raw serial protocol.
• The diagnostic port serial baud rate is shown for reference but is not adjustable
in the field.
Baud Rate
To change the baud rate for the data port, enter “0” in the Serial Port Configuration
menu. The various speeds will be displayed:

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Care must be taken when changing the baud rates since the baud rate of external user
equipment must match the rate setting of the radio. Also, the maximum rated baud
rate of external RS- 3 level shifters or protocol converters (for example, RS- 3 to USB
converters), which are used to interface the radio to user equipment, should be
considered.
Data Serial Framing
To configure the data serial framing, enter “1” in the Serial Port Configuration menu.
The following are examples of valid inputs:
7E1
8O
5N1.5
8N1
The first character represents data bits and can be set from 5 – 8. The second character
represents parity and can be set to N, O, or E for none, odd, or even. The last character
represents stop bits and can be set to 1, 1.5, or .
RF Configuration
This menu allows for the selection of the frequency characteristics of the radio and can
be accessed from the main configuration menu by entering menu option “1”.
Menu for 406.1 – 430 MHz and 450 - 470 MHz band operation:
Data erial Bit Rate
This parameter specifies the serial bit rate in bits/second for
the data port.
Current selection: 115200 bps
0 : 1200 bps b : 1049479 bps
1 : 2400 bps c : 1259375 bps
2 : 4800 bps d : 1574219 bps
3 : 9600 bps e : 2098958 bps
4 : 19200 bps f : 3148438 bps
5 : 38400 bps g : Enter a bit rate
6 : 57600 bps
7 : 115200 bps
8 : 230400 bps
9 : 460800 bps
a : 921600 bps
Esc: Return to previous menu
Enter selection:

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RF Configuration Menu option “0” is non-adjustable and indicates that the radio is
usable only in the 406.1 – 430 MHz and 450 – 470 MHz licensed frequency range.
Maximum Separation
RF Configuration Menu option “1” is the distance between the master unit and the
farthest slave (or repeater) unit that is connected to the master. The specified distance
sets the delay for receiving an ACK from a slave and determines the propagation delay.
Generally, network data rates are slower when distance increases. A short distance will
have less delay and a higher throughput. However, setting this parameter to a value
that is less than the actual separation can result in higher error rates. Important this
parameter must be the same for all radios in a given network.
RF Transmit Power (“MAS transmit power”)
RF Configuration Menu option “ ” is used to set the transmit power (in milliwatts) of the
radio within the limits of the radio certification. This parameter sets the power as
measured at the radio connector and does not compensate for any interconnecting
cable loss, antenna gain, or power lost due to impedance mismatch from the connected
load. The transmit power is dynamically adjusted to maintain this value as conditions
change within the limits set. Additionally, thermal monitors continuously measure the
output amplifier of the radio and can reduce the power level if the temperature rises
above a predefined set limit.
RF and Hopping Menu
Bandwidth: 12500 Hz
0 : RF band MA band
1 : Maximum separation 10 km
2 : MA transmit power 10000 mw
3 : MA master transmit frequency 460000000 Hz
4 : MA slave transmit frequency 465000000 Hz
c : Error correction Disabled
Esc: Return to previous menu
Enter selection:
Maximum eparation
This parameter specifies the maximum distance in km between radios.
Larger values result in lower throughput due to time allocated for
propagation delay.
Current value = 10 km
Enter new value (0 - 200) or Esc to exit:

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Master Transmit Frequency (“MAS master transmit frequency”)
RF Configuration Menu option “3” is used to set the master transmit frequency (in
Hertz) of the radio within the limits of the radio certification. If the radio is a master,
then this is the frequency that it will use to transmit all messages to the slave(s). If the
radio is a slave, then this is the frequency that it will use to receive messages from the
master.
If a three digit number (with or without a decimal point and additional digits of
precision) is entered, the radio will interpret the entry as the frequency in MHz.
Slave Transmit Frequency (“MAS slave transmit frequency”)
RF Configuration Menu option “4” is used to set the slave transmit frequency (in Hertz)
of the radio within the limits of the radio certification. If the radio is a master, then this
is the frequency that it will use to receive messages from the slave(s). If the radio is a
slave, then this is the frequency that it will use to transmit all messages to the master.
If a three digit number (with or without a decimal point and additional digits of
precision) is entered, the radio will interpret the entry as the frequency in MHz.
Transmit Power
This parameter specifies the desired transmit power in milliwatts.
Current value = 10000 mW
Enter new value (1 - 10000) or Esc to exit:
MA Master Transmit Frequency
This parameter specifies the transmit frequency in Hz (or MHz) to use in the
MA band for the master radio. A slave radio uses this as its receive
frequency. This parameter is ignored in the I M band.
Current value = 460000000 Hz
Enter new value (406100000 - 470000000) or Esc to exit:
MA lave Transmit Frequency
This parameter specifies the transmit frequency in Hz (or MHz) to use in the
MA band for the slave radio. The master radio uses this as its receive
frequency. This parameter is ignored in the I M band.
Current value = 465000000 Hz
Enter new value (406100000 - 470000000) or Esc to exit: