This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB seriestransceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide thatdescribe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
1About this user guide2Overview
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This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series
transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that
describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
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2Overview
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CCICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
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2
C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.DData—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems.IIPC-500—support for IPC-500.LDLocal Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR.RCRemote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
control system.RDDRDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T).RFDSRFDS—send RFDS emergency call (Australia only).SELSelcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
beacon call, status call and telcall.TPTx Power Select—selectable transmit power level.TxDTxD—sets channel programming capability.UUpper Sideband—upper sideband on transmit frequencies.
Options factory fitted in your transceiver
CodeDescription
CCICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
DData—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems.
IIPC-500—support for IPC-500.
LDLocal Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR.
RCRemote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
RDDRDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T).
RFDSRFDS—send RFDS emergency call (Australia only).
SELSelcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
TPTx Power Select—selectable transmit power level.
TxDTxD—sets channel programming capability.
UUpper Sideband—upper sideband on transmit frequencies.
2
C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.
I
control system.
beacon call, status call and telcall.
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ALEAutomatic Link Establishment—support for 9300 ALE controller.CCICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
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2
C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.DData—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems.ESEmergency Selcall—send and receive emergency selcall.IIPC-500—support for IPC-500.LDLocal Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR.LULower/Upper Sideband—lower or upper sideband selectable for channel.RCRemote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
control system.RDDRDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T).SELSelcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
beacon call, status call and telcall.SLOSelcall Lock Out—prevents sending selective call if channel busy (needs
S or St).TPTx Power Select—selectable transmit power level.TxETxE—sets channel programming capability.
Options factory fitted in your transceiver
CodeDescription
ALEAutomatic Link Establishment—support for 9300 ALE controller.
CCICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
DData—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems.
ESEmergency Selcall—send and receive emergency selcall.
IIPC-500—support for IPC-500.
LDLocal Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR.
LULower/Upper Sideband—lower or upper sideband selectable for channel.
RCRemote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
RDDRDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T).
SELSelcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
SLOSelcall Lock Out—prevents sending selective call if channel busy (needs
2
C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.
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control system.
beacon call, status call and telcall.
S or St).
TPTx Power Select—selectable transmit power level.
TxETxE—sets channel programming capability.
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This guide describes how you use the Codan HF SSBtransceiver to make and receive calls.
The user guide contains six chapters.Chapter 1 explains how to use this user guide.Chapter 2 gives you an overview and describes the equipment
and controls.Chapter 3 explains the basic steps necessary to operate your
transceiver.Chapter 4 explains how to send calls.Chapter 5 explains how to respond to received calls.Chapter 6 describes advanced features of the transceiver.
This guide describes how you use the Codan HF SSB
transceiver to make and receive calls.
The user guide contains six chapters.
Chapter 1 explains how to use this user guide.
Chapter 2 gives you an overview and describes the equipment
and controls.
Chapter 3 explains the basic steps necessary to operate your
transceiver.
Chapter 4 explains how to send calls.
Chapter 5 explains how to respond to received calls.
Chapter 6 describes advanced features of the transceiver.
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Standards and icons
In this guide, Arial typeface is used for text shown on thetransceiver display. For example:
If
no response
was displayed, send the call again.
Arial typeface in bold is used for the names of buttons, knobsand connectors. For example:
Press the
On/Off
button.
This icon...Means...
the end of a subject.
a warning.
On/Off
the transceiver button or knob thatyou need to operate (the
On/Off
button in this example). The solid areain the picture of the transceivercontrol panel on the left shows youwhere to find the button or knob.
Call
the microphone button that you needto operate (the
Call
button in thisexample). The solid area in thepicture of the microphone on the leftshows you where to find the button.
Standards and icons
In this guide, Arial typeface is used for text shown on the
transceiver display. For example:
Arial typeface in bold is used for the names of buttons, knobs
and connectors. For example:
If
no response
was displayed, send the call again.
Press the
This icon...Means...
On/Off
On/Off
Call
button.
the end of a subject.
a warning.
the transceiver button or knob that
you need to operate (the
button in this example). The solid area
in the picture of the transceiver
control panel on the left shows you
where to find the button or knob.
the microphone button that you need
to operate (the
example). The solid area in the
picture of the microphone on the left
shows you where to find the button.
button in this
Call
On/Off
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Glossary
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Glossary
This term...Means...
µVMicrovolt.BERBit Error Rate.AAmpere.ACAlternating Current.ALEAutomatic Link Establishment.AMAmplitude Modulation.BaudBinary transfer rate.Call memorya list containing details of the last ten calls
you have received.CICSComputer Interface Command Set.DDepth.dBDecibel.DCDirect Current.EPROM
µVMicrovolt.
BERBit Error Rate.
AAmpere.
ACAlternating Current.
ALEAutomatic Link Establishment.
AMAmplitude Modulation.
BaudBinary transfer rate.
Call memorya list containing details of the last ten calls
you have received.
CICSComputer Interface Command Set.
DDepth.
dBDecibel.
DCDirect Current.
EPROM
Press-To-Talk button.RAMRandom Access Memory.RDDRadphone Direct Dial.Receive-only
channel
a channel that allows you to receive calls
but not send calls.Revertive signalan acknowledgment signal automatically
transmitted from a station receiving a call.RFRadio Frequency.RFDSRoyal Flying Doctor Service.RxReceive.Scan tablea list of channels used when scanning for
incoming calls.Selcallthe simplest type of selective call.Selective calla call to a specific station using the
station’s address. Selective calls include
beacon calls, selcalls, group calls, telcalls,
GPS calls, page calls, ALE calls and
status calls.SSBSingle Sideband transmission format.SWRStanding Wave Ratio.Transceiver IDa factory set 16-character alphanumeric
code that uniquely identifies your
transceiver.Transmit channela channel that allows you to receive and
PTT button
RAMRandom Access Memory.
RDDRadphone Direct Dial.
Receive-only
channel
Revertive signalan acknowledgment signal automatically
RFRadio Frequency.
RFDSRoyal Flying Doctor Service.
RxReceive.
Scan tablea list of channels used when scanning for
Selcallthe simplest type of selective call.
Selective calla call to a specific station using the
SSBSingle Sideband transmission format.
SWRStanding Wave Ratio.
Transceiver IDa factory set 16-character alphanumeric
a channel that allows you to receive calls
but not send calls.
transmitted from a station receiving a call.
incoming calls.
station’s address. Selective calls include
beacon calls, selcalls, group calls, telcalls,
GPS calls, page calls, ALE calls and
status calls.
code that uniquely identifies your
transceiver.
Transmit channela channel that allows you to receive and
send calls.
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This term...Means...
Two-frequencysimplex
a channel that has different transmit and
receive frequencies but does not allow
simultaneous transmit and receive.TxTransmit.TXETransmit Enabled—allows you to set up
new transmit frequencies.USBUpper Sideband.VVolt.WWidth.
Other documents
For information on how you set up the transceiver, refer to theHF SSB transceiver reference manual (Codan part number15-04076).
For information on ALE calling, refer to the 9300 ALEcontroller user guide (Codan part number 15-04046).
For information on Telstra radiophone services withinAustralia, refer to the Radphone Direct Dial User Guide andRadphone User Guide produced by Telstra.
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Other documents
Two-frequency
simplex
TxTransmit.
TXETransmit Enabled—allows you to set up
USBUpper Sideband.
VVolt.
WWidth.
For information on how you set up the transceiver, refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual (Codan part number
15-04076).
For information on ALE calling, refer to the 9300 ALEcontroller user guide (Codan part number 15-04046).
For information on Telstra radiophone services within
Australia, refer to the Radphone Direct Dial User Guide and
Radphone User Guide produced by Telstra.
a channel that has different transmit and
receive frequencies but does not allow
simultaneous transmit and receive.
new transmit frequencies.
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2 Overview
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2 Overview
This chapter describes:
• the main features of the transceiver (2-2)
• the buttons and knobs that control the transceiver (2-7)
• the display layout (2-12)
• the connectors on the rear panel of the transceiver
(2-14).
Continual research and development has produced differentversions of the HF SSB transceiver. Newer versions meanlater issues of EPROM which provide different operatingfeatures. To check the version of your transceiver, see
Chapter 3, Using View All Settings mode—transceiversoftware issue.
This issue of the handbook incorporates operatinginformation for software versions from:
• transceiver (main)4.00
• head (control) panel4.00.
This chapter describes:
• the main features of the transceiver (2-2)
• the buttons and knobs that control the transceiver (2-7)
• the display layout (2-12)
• the connectors on the rear panel of the transceiver
(2-14).
Continual research and development has produced different
versions of the HF SSB transceiver. Newer versions mean
later issues of EPROM which provide different operating
features. To check the version of your transceiver, see
Chapter 3, Using View All Settings mode—transceiver
software issue.
This issue of the handbook incorporates operating
information for software versions from:
• transceiver (main)4.00
• head (control) panel4.00.
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Overview
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Your Codan HF SSB transceiver
The innovative HF SSB series transceiver incorporates themost recent circuit technology and manufacturing techniquesto give unbeatable operating performance and reliability. Thetransceiver is designed for fixed base and mobile installations.
The transceiver is available with either front panel control orwith an extended control head using a separate loudspeaker. Itcan also operate in a multi-control system consisting of afront control panel and up to three control heads.
The special purpose microphone provides key-pad control ofmost of the transceiver operations and is an extension of thecontrol panel functions.
The control panel features 10 buttons (sealed membraneswitches), two knobs and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).The display shows the operating status of the transceiver,including channel number, frequency, channel option settingsand channel comment. There is a bar graph indication of thetransmit and receive signal strengths.
The main features of the transceiver are:
• channels
• scanning
• free-tuning receiver
• selective calling*
• paging*
• GPS*
• telephone interconnect calling*
• fax and data (additional equipment required)*
• cloning.
* These features may require transceiver options to be addedto your transceiver.
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver
The innovative HF SSB series transceiver incorporates the
most recent circuit technology and manufacturing techniques
to give unbeatable operating performance and reliability. The
transceiver is designed for fixed base and mobile installations.
The transceiver is available with either front panel control or
with an extended control head using a separate loudspeaker. It
can also operate in a multi-control system consisting of a
front control panel and up to three control heads.
The special purpose microphone provides key-pad control of
most of the transceiver operations and is an extension of the
control panel functions.
The control panel features 10 buttons (sealed membrane
switches), two knobs and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
The display shows the operating status of the transceiver,
including channel number, frequency, channel option settings
and channel comment. There is a bar graph indication of the
transmit and receive signal strengths.
The main features of the transceiver are:
• channels
• scanning
• free-tuning receiver
• selective calling*
• paging*
• GPS*
• telephone interconnect calling*
• fax and data (additional equipment required)*
• cloning.
* These features may require transceiver options to be added
to your transceiver.
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Channels
Overview
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Channels
The total number of channels that can be stored depends onthe transceiver type and the amount of channel commentsused.
Channels cover:
• the transmit frequency range specified at the front of this
guide
• the receive frequency range 250kHz to 30MHz.Channels can be single or two-frequency simplex. They can
be programmed at the factory or by an authorised Codandealer through the transceiver microphone socket usingCodan XP programming software and an IBM compatiblecomputer.
You can copy existing channel frequencies in the transceiverto other channel locations. You can also create receive-onlychannel frequencies.
Scanning
This feature allows you to monitor up to 10 selected channelsfor incoming calls. Scanning can be programmed to stop onreceipt of a voice call or a selcall (if option selcall is fitted).
Free-tuning receiver
Your transceiver can be used as a free-tuning receivercovering the receiver world broadcast bands over thefrequency range of 250kHz to 30MHz.
Overview
The total number of channels that can be stored depends on
the transceiver type and the amount of channel comments
used.
Channels cover:
• the transmit frequency range specified at the front of this
guide
• the receive frequency range 250kHz to 30MHz.
Channels can be single or two-frequency simplex. They can
be programmed at the factory or by an authorised Codan
dealer through the transceiver microphone socket using
Codan XP programming software and an IBM compatible
computer.
You can copy existing channel frequencies in the transceiver
to other channel locations. You can also create receive-only
channel frequencies.
Scanning
This feature allows you to monitor up to 10 selected channels
for incoming calls. Scanning can be programmed to stop on
receipt of a voice call or a selcall (if option selcall is fitted).
Free-tuning receiver
Your transceiver can be used as a free-tuning receiver
covering the receiver world broadcast bands over the
frequency range of 250kHz to 30MHz.
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Selective call (where fitted)
Selective calling simplifies calling stations. Each transceiverhas its own address rather like a telephone number. You call astation by specifying its address. If the station is unattended,your call details are automatically recorded. Selective callingsaves you from having to listen to noise when waiting for acall.
Selective calls consist of ALE calls, beacon calls, GPS calls,page calls, selcalls, status calls and telcalls. Selcall is thebasic type of selective call for voice communication.
GPS position calls, page calls and selcalls allow you to call arange of stations simultaneously by group calling. This isuseful for base stations wanting to contact all mobile stationsor for starting a conference discussion between severalstations.
To change the call to a group call, you end the address with
00. All stations with matching addresses, excluding the lasttwo digits, will receive your call. For example, a call to123400 will be received by all stations with addresses in therange 123401–123498.
Your transceiver can store information from 10 stations thathave called you while your station was unattended.
Paging (where fitted)
The transceiver has a paging feature that allows you to sendand receive text messages up to 64 characters long.
You can either send messages directly from the control panelor from an attached computer terminal. Received messagesare displayed and recorded in the call memory of thetransceiver.
Selective call (where fitted)
Selective calling simplifies calling stations. Each transceiver
has its own address rather like a telephone number. You call a
station by specifying its address. If the station is unattended,
your call details are automatically recorded. Selective calling
saves you from having to listen to noise when waiting for a
call.
Selective calls consist of ALE calls, beacon calls, GPS calls,
page calls, selcalls, status calls and telcalls. Selcall is the
basic type of selective call for voice communication.
GPS position calls, page calls and selcalls allow you to call a
range of stations simultaneously by group calling. This is
useful for base stations wanting to contact all mobile stations
or for starting a conference discussion between several
stations.
To change the call to a group call, you end the address with
00. All stations with matching addresses, excluding the last
two digits, will receive your call. For example, a call to
123400 will be received by all stations with addresses in the
range 123401–123498.
Your transceiver can store information from 10 stations that
have called you while your station was unattended.
Paging (where fitted)
The transceiver has a paging feature that allows you to send
and receive text messages up to 64 characters long.
You can either send messages directly from the control panel
or from an attached computer terminal. Received messages
are displayed and recorded in the call memory of the
transceiver.
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GPS (where fitted)
Overview
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GPS (where fitted)
You can attach a GPS receiver to the transceiver. Thetransceiver automatically transmits GPS information inresponse to a request from another station. You can also sendyour GPS location to another transceiver.
Telephone (where fitted)
A base station can be connected to an IPC-500 telephoneinterconnect unit. This allows you to use your transceiver tomake telephone calls through the public telephone system.
Fax and data (where fitted)
By connecting ancillary equipment you can use yourtransceiver for fax and data transmission and reception.
Cloning
For network users, you can copy frequencies and settingsfrom one transceiver to another by the simple process ofcloning. A special cable joins the two transceivers together attheir microphone sockets.
Installing your transceiver
To install your transceiver and connect the components thatmake up your station, refer to the HF SSB transceiverreference manual, Chapter 2, Installation.
You can attach a GPS receiver to the transceiver. The
transceiver automatically transmits GPS information in
response to a request from another station. You can also send
your GPS location to another transceiver.
Telephone (where fitted)
A base station can be connected to an IPC-500 telephone
interconnect unit. This allows you to use your transceiver to
make telephone calls through the public telephone system.
Fax and data (where fitted)
By connecting ancillary equipment you can use your
transceiver for fax and data transmission and reception.
Cloning
Overview
For network users, you can copy frequencies and settings
from one transceiver to another by the simple process of
cloning. A special cable joins the two transceivers together at
their microphone sockets.
Installing your transceiver
To install your transceiver and connect the components that
make up your station, refer to the HF SSB transceiverreference manual, Chapter 2, Installation.
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Transceiver options
See the front of this guide for the list of transceiver optionsfitted in your transceiver.
You can also check which options are fitted in yourtransceiver by using View All Settings mode (see Using ViewAll Settings mode, Chapter 3). This mode provides a list ofcodes for most fitted options.
To check options such as RDD, which are not displayed inView All Settings mode, refer to the HF SSB transceiverreference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
Transceiver options
See the front of this guide for the list of transceiver options
fitted in your transceiver.
You can also check which options are fitted in your
transceiver by using View All Settings mode (see Using ViewAll Settings mode, Chapter 3). This mode provides a list of
codes for most fitted options.
To check options such as RDD, which are not displayed in
View All Settings mode, refer to the HF SSB transceiverreference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
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13 11 10 9 8 7 6
21 14 1 2 3 5 4
12
On/Off
Select
Mode
Scan
Emgcy
Call
S'Call Mute
Voice Mute
On/OffMode
Tune
USB/LSB
F2F1
Volume
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Figure 2.1
Front panel of the transceiver
2
On/Off
CODAN
4
6
3
5
12
1
98
7
11
13
14
10
Select
Mode
Scan
Emgcy
Call
S'Call
Mute
Voice Mute
On/OffMode
Tune
USB/LSB
F2F1
Volume
HF SSB Transceiver
Figure 2.2
Control panel of the control head
21 14 1 2 3 5 4
CODAN
93XX SSB Transceiver
12
Figure 2.1
On/Off
On/OffMode
1
14
13
12
CODAN
USB/LSB
Emgcy
Call
On/Off
On/OffMode
USB/LSB
Emgcy
13 11 10 9 8 7 6
Front panel of the transceiver
2
HF SSB Transceiver
Scan
S'Call
Mute
Scan
S'Call
Call
Mute
Mode
F2F1
Tune
Voice
Mute
Tune
Voice
Mute
Mode
Select
Volume
Overview
F2F1
Select
Volume
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
Figure 2.2
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Control panel of the control head
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8
CODAN
10
7
14
5
46
18
10
17
15
16
19
To control head
or transceiver
20
Mute
9
EnterR'call
B'con
0
Call
Chan
1
4
Chan
Chan1 Chan
1
Tune
7
Vol
3
6
Vol
F1
2
5
F2
Figure 2.3
The microphone
Control panelMicrophoneFunction
1.
On/Off
The
button switches the transceiver
on or off.
2.
The display shows information about thecurrent operation of the transceiver.
3.
Mode
The
button changes the operating
mode of the transceiver.
19
CODAN
14
46
5
7
10
10
18
17
Chan
Chan1 Chan
1
1
4
Chan
Tune
7
Call
F1
2
5
F2
Scan
8
B'con
0
Vol
3
6
Vol
Mute
9
Enter
R'call
To control head
or transceiver
20
15
16
Figure 2.3
Control panelMicrophoneFunction
On/Off
1.
2.
3.
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Mode
The microphone
The
on or off.
The display shows information about the
current operation of the transceiver.
The
mode of the transceiver.
button switches the transceiver
button changes the operating
Control panelMicrophoneFunction
Overview
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Control panelMicrophoneFunction
4.
Select
Chan
1
4
Chan
The
knob on the control panel andthe channel buttons on the microphonechange the channel when you are inChannel mode (the normal operatingmode).
The
knob is also used with the
knob to enter message or channel
comment. You rotate the
knob toselect each character. To input numbersyou can also use the buttons on themicrophone.
5.
F2
5
F2
The
button performs different functions
depending on the transceiver’s operatingmode. The bottom right position of thetransceiver display shows the currentfunction.
6.
Volume
Vol
3
6
Vol
The
knob on the control panel andthe volume buttons on the microphonechange the loudspeaker volume when youare in Channel mode.
The
knob is also used with the
knob to enter message or channel
comment. You rotate the
knob tomove the cursor to where you want to enterthe next character.
7.
Tune
Tune
7
The
button tunes the antenna for auto
tuners and antenna systems.
8.
Voice
Mute
The
button removes normalbackground noise when there is no audiosignal. When voice mute is selected, theindicator at the top left of the button is on.
4.
Select
F2
5.
6.
Volume
Chan
1
4
Chan
5
F2
Vol
3
6
Vol
Overview
The
the channel buttons on the microphone
change the channel when you are in
Channel mode (the normal operating
mode).
The
comment. You rotate the
select each character. To input numbers
you can also use the buttons on the
microphone.
The
depending on the transceiver’s operating
mode. The bottom right position of the
transceiver display shows the current
function.
The
the volume buttons on the microphone
change the loudspeaker volume when you
are in Channel mode.
The
comment. You rotate the
move the cursor to where you want to enter
the next character.
knob on the control panel and
knob is also used with the
knob to enter message or channel
knob to
button performs different functions
knob on the control panel and
knob is also used with the
knob to enter message or channel
knob to
Tune
7.
8.
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Voice
Mute
Tune
7
The
tuners and antenna systems.
The
background noise when there is no audio
signal. When voice mute is selected, the
indicator at the top left of the button is on.
button tunes the antenna for auto
button removes normal
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Control panelMicrophoneFunction
9.
S'Call
Mute
The
button removes normalbackground noise until a selcall isreceived. When selcall mute is selected,the indicator at the top left of the button ison.
10.
Scan
Scan
8
The
button starts and stops thetransceiver scanning selected channels forincoming calls.
11.
Emgcy
Call
The
button sends an emergencyselcall depending on how you set up thetransceiver.
12.
The microphone socket.
13.
USB/LSB
The
button selects upper or lowersideband (USB or LSB). The displayindicates the selected sideband.
14.
F1
F1
2
The
button performs different functions
depending on the transceiver’s operatingmode. The bottom left position of thetransceiver display shows the currentfunction.
15.
Mute
9
The
button silences the transceiveruntil a call is received. It switches the muteon in whichever mute setting (selcall orvoice mute) was last selected on thecontrol panel.
Control panelMicrophoneFunction
S'Call
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Mute
Scan
Emgcy
Call
USB/LSB
Scan
8
The
background noise until a selcall is
received. When selcall mute is selected,
the indicator at the top left of the button is
on.
The
transceiver scanning selected channels for
incoming calls.
The
selcall depending on how you set up the
transceiver.
The microphone socket.
The
sideband (USB or LSB). The display
indicates the selected sideband.
button removes normal
button starts and stops the
button sends an emergency
button selects upper or lower
F1
14.
15.
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F1
2
Mute
9
The
button performs different functions
depending on the transceiver’s operating
mode. The bottom left position of the
transceiver display shows the current
function.
The
until a call is received. It switches the mute
on in whichever mute setting (selcall or
voice mute) was last selected on the
control panel.
button silences the transceiver
Control panelMicrophoneFunction
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Control panelMicrophoneFunction
16.
EnterR'call
The
button on the microphone
is used for such functions as:
• recalling an existing channel number in
Channel mode
• viewing the call memory for details of
received calls
• entering information.
17.
B'con
0
Pressing the
button followed by the
button sends a selective beacon call toestablish if communication is possible withanother station.
18.
Call
The
button starts a call on the current
channel.
19.
PTT
The Press-To-Talk (PTT) button.
20.
Microphone grille. You speak into this partof the microphone.
21.
The loudspeaker.
Enter
16.
17.
18.
19.
R'call
B'con
0
Call
PTT
Overview
The
is used for such functions as:
• recalling an existing channel number in
Channel mode
• viewing the call memory for details of
received calls
• entering information.
Pressing the
button sends a selective beacon call to
establish if communication is possible with
another station.
The
channel.
The Press-To-Talk (PTT) button.
button on the microphone
button followed by the
button starts a call on the current
Microphone grille. You speak into this part
20.
21.
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of the microphone.
The loudspeaker.
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The display layout
The 4-line display on the control panel tells you what thetransceiver is doing.
For a list of display messages, refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 10, Display messages.
10
23
USBHI
CALL
Tx
422
2100
.
4
6795
Pwr
Base station
8
1
11
Figure 2.4
The display
Part of DisplayFunction
1.
Indicates whether USB, LSB or AM is selected forthe displayed channel.
2.
Base station
Shows the channel comment that describes what thechannel is used for.
3.
Indicates that the channel is a receive-only channel(does not allow you to transmit). If this bar is notdisplayed, the channel is a transmit channel thatallows you to send and receive.
The display layout
The 4-line display on the control panel tells you what the
transceiver is doing.
For a list of display messages, refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 10, Display messages.
1
11
10
Base station
USB
HI
.
CALL
422
8
Figure 2.4
23
4
2100
Pwr
Tx
6795
The display
Part of DisplayFunction
Indicates whether USB, LSB or AM is selected for
1.
2.
Base station
3.
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the displayed channel.
Shows the channel comment that describes what the
channel is used for.
Indicates that the channel is a receive-only channel
(does not allow you to transmit). If this bar is not
displayed, the channel is a transmit channel that
allows you to send and receive.
Part of DisplayFunction
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Part of DisplayFunction
4.
2100
Shows the kHz transmit/receive frequency of thechannel. For 2-frequency simplex channels thereceive frequency is normally displayed—thetransmit frequency is displayed during transmission.You can display both frequencies at the same time(refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 6, Display frequency).
5.
Indicates the current function of the
button on
the front panel.
6.
Indicates the signal strength of the signal beingtransmitted or received.
7.
Tx/Rx
Indicates whether the transceiver is currentlytransmitting (Tx) or receiving (Rx).
8.
422
Shows the channel number.
9.
Indicates the current function of the
button on
the front panel. For example, if the current channelis a transmit channel,
is displayed to show that
pressing the
button will send a call.
10.
.
Indicates that the channel is unprotected. If thismarker is not displayed, the channel is protectedfrom deletion and all changes (except for thechannel comment).
11.
Indicates whether HI (high) or LO (low) power isselected.
4.
2100
5.
6.
7.
Tx/Rx
8.
422
Overview
Shows the kHz transmit/receive frequency of the
channel. For 2-frequency simplex channels the
receive frequency is normally displayed—the
transmit frequency is displayed during transmission.
You can display both frequencies at the same time
(refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 6, Display frequency).
Indicates the current function of the
the front panel.
Indicates the signal strength of the signal being
transmitted or received.
Indicates whether the transceiver is currently
transmitting (Tx) or receiving (Rx).
Shows the channel number.
button on
9.
10.
.
11.
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Indicates the current function of the
the front panel. For example, if the current channel
is a transmit channel,
pressing the
Indicates that the channel is unprotected. If this
marker is not displayed, the channel is protected
from deletion and all changes (except for the
channel comment).
Indicates whether HI (high) or LO (low) power is
selected.
button will send a call.
is displayed to show that
button on
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Transceiver rear panel
Antenna Control
12V
Remote Control
L/S
GP
Australia
CODAN
Type 93xxSerial No.
281376459
RS232
ExtAlarm
Figure 2.5
Rear panel of the transceiver
ItemDescription
1.
Antenna socket.
2.
Earth (ground) screw.
3.
connector for automatic antennas
and antenna tuners.
4.
External 8 ohm loudspeaker (
socket.
5.
serial input socket for ancillary equipment
such as a computer or GPS receiver.
Transceiver rear panel
Antenna Control
281376459
Figure 2.5
Rear panel of the transceiver
L/S
RS232
12V
Type 93xx
Serial No.
Remote Control
CODAN
Ext
Alarm
Australia
GP
ItemDescription
Antenna socket.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Earth (ground) screw.
and antenna tuners.
External 8 ohm loudspeaker (
serial input socket for ancillary equipment
such as a computer or GPS receiver.
connector for automatic antennas
socket.
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ItemDescription
6.
12V DC power lead.
7.
connector for the control head or a
remote control unit.
8.
socket for an external alarm (for use
with selcall if fitted).
9.
10-pin general purpose
connector for ALE
controllers, modems and fax interfaces.
ItemDescription
12V DC power lead.
6.
7.
8.
9.
remote control unit.
with selcall if fitted).
10-pin general purpose
controllers, modems and fax interfaces.
connector for the control head or a
socket for an external alarm (for use
connector for ALE
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3 Using the transceiver
This chapter explains the basic steps necessary to operateyour transceiver. It covers:
• Types of call (3-2)
• Switching on the transceiver (3-4)
• Adjusting the volume (3-6)
• Selecting channels (3-7)
• Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM, 3-12)
• Tuning the antenna (3-14)
• Using the microphone (3-17)
• Muting the transceiver (3-18)
• Selecting the operating mode (3-20)
• Scanning for incoming calls (3-23)
• Changing transmitter power (3-27)
• Adjusting the display brightness (3-27)
• Adjusting the display contrast (3-29)
• Using Clarifier mode (3-30)
• Using View Channel Options mode (3-31)
• Using Free-Tune Receiver mode (3-33)
• Using View All Settings mode (3-37)
• Customising your transceiver (3-39).
You should have already installed your transceiver byreferring to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 2, Installation. The displays in this chapter showexamples of channel and frequency numbers. You must usenumbers appropriate for your own transceiver.
This chapter explains the basic steps necessary to operate
your transceiver. It covers:
• Types of call (3-2)
• Switching on the transceiver (3-4)
• Adjusting the volume (3-6)
• Selecting channels (3-7)
• Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM, 3-12)
• Tuning the antenna (3-14)
• Using the microphone (3-17)
• Muting the transceiver (3-18)
• Selecting the operating mode (3-20)
• Scanning for incoming calls (3-23)
• Changing transmitter power (3-27)
• Adjusting the display brightness (3-27)
• Adjusting the display contrast (3-29)
• Using Clarifier mode (3-30)
• Using View Channel Options mode (3-31)
• Using Free-Tune Receiver mode (3-33)
• Using View All Settings mode (3-37)
• Customising your transceiver (3-39).
You should have already installed your transceiver by
referring to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 2, Installation. The displays in this chapter show
examples of channel and frequency numbers. You must use
numbers appropriate for your own transceiver.
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Types of calls
The table below lists the full range of call types for the HFSSB series transceivers. For specific call details, seeChapter 4, Sending calls.
Tone calls and voice calls are factory fitted for all HF SSBseries transceivers. To find out what other call types are fittedfor your transceiver version, see the front of this guide for thelist of fitted transceiver options.
Call types that are not factory fitted are available astransceiver options that you fit yourself. To fit a call type,contact Codan for a password that will enable the call type inyour transceiver (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference
manual, Chapter 7, Password entry to enable transceiveroptions).
Call typeDescription
ALE callAn ALE call automatically selects the best
channel to use for sending a call. This removesthe need to send selective beacon calls ondifferent channels to find the best channel onwhich to communicate.
Emergencyselcall
An emergency selcall is a simple andautomatic way of selectively calling anystation in an emergency.
GPSbeacon call
A GPS beacon call obtains the GlobalPositioning System (GPS) location of anotherstation.
GPSpositioncall
A GPS position call sends your GlobalPositioning System (GPS) location to anotherstation.
Types of calls
The table below lists the full range of call types for the HF
SSB series transceivers. For specific call details, see
Chapter 4, Sending calls.
Tone calls and voice calls are factory fitted for all HF SSB
series transceivers. To find out what other call types are fitted
for your transceiver version, see the front of this guide for the
list of fitted transceiver options.
Call types that are not factory fitted are available as
transceiver options that you fit yourself. To fit a call type,
contact Codan for a password that will enable the call type in
your transceiver (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference
manual, Chapter 7, Password entry to enable transceiver
options).
Call typeDescription
ALE callAn ALE call automatically selects the best
channel to use for sending a call. This removes
the need to send selective beacon calls on
different channels to find the best channel on
which to communicate.
Emergency
selcall
GPS
beacon call
GPS
position
call
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An emergency selcall is a simple and
automatic way of selectively calling any
station in an emergency.
A GPS beacon call obtains the Global
Positioning System (GPS) location of another
station.
A GPS position call sends your Global
Positioning System (GPS) location to another
station.
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Call typeDescription
Group callA group call simultaneously calls a range of
stations. Group calls can be GPS positioncalls, page calls or selcalls.
Page callA page call sends a text message. It allows you
to leave a message at another station.
Status callA status call enables you to obtain information
about a remote transceiver and controlequipment connected to it without assistancefrom the operator at the remote station.
SelcallA selcall is the basic type of selective call. It
allows you to call a specific station byspecifying its address. ALE calls, emergencyselcalls, beacon calls, GPS calls, page calls,status calls and telcalls are all types ofselective call.
Selectivebeacon call
A selective beacon call is used to determinemanually the best channel to use before callinga station to talk or send information.
TelcallA telcall allows you to use your transceiver to
send a telephone call.
Tone call(fitted asstandard)
A tone call allows you to call a station that iscapable of recognising your two-tone callingsignal.
Voice call(fitted asstandard)
A voice call is the simplest type of call tosend. Your call can be heard by any stationtuned to or scanning your current channel.
Call typeDescription
Group callA group call simultaneously calls a range of
stations. Group calls can be GPS position
calls, page calls or selcalls.
Page callA page call sends a text message. It allows you
to leave a message at another station.
Status callA status call enables you to obtain information
about a remote transceiver and control
equipment connected to it without assistance
from the operator at the remote station.
SelcallA selcall is the basic type of selective call. It
allows you to call a specific station by
specifying its address. ALE calls, emergency
selcalls, beacon calls, GPS calls, page calls,
status calls and telcalls are all types of
selective call.
Selective
beacon call
TelcallA telcall allows you to use your transceiver to
Tone call
(fitted as
standard)
Voice call
(fitted as
standard)
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A selective beacon call is used to determine
manually the best channel to use before calling
a station to talk or send information.
send a telephone call.
A tone call allows you to call a station that is
capable of recognising your two-tone calling
signal.
A voice call is the simplest type of call to
send. Your call can be heard by any station
tuned to or scanning your current channel.
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Switching on the transceiver
If you have set up the transceiver with a PersonalIdentification Number (PIN), you will need to enter this PINbefore you can use the transceiver.
For details on setting and cancelling the use of a PIN, refer tothe HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 9, PIN
setup.If you forget your PIN, you will have to obtain a special
password from Codan to delete the PIN before you canuse the transceiver.
To switch on the transceiver:
ActionNotes
1.
Press
On/Off
The power up messages areshown briefly.
If no PIN needs to be entered,the display shows the currentlyselected channel:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
Is the transceiver askingyou for a PIN?
Yes
Step 2.
No
Step 4.
If a PIN needs to be entered,the display shows:
ENTER
Enter Pin
– – – – – –
Switching on the transceiver
If you have set up the transceiver with a Personal
Identification Number (PIN), you will need to enter this PIN
before you can use the transceiver.
For details on setting and cancelling the use of a PIN, refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 9, PIN
setup.
If you forget your PIN, you will have to obtain a special
password from Codan to delete the PIN before you can
use the transceiver.
To switch on the transceiver:
ActionNotes
Press
1.
On/Off
The power up messages are
shown briefly.
If no PIN needs to be entered,
the display shows the currently
selected channel:
Geneva Switzerland
USB
HI
CALL
149
Rx.
2040
Pwr
Is the transceiver asking
you for a PIN?
Yes
No
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Step 2.
Step 4.
If a PIN needs to be entered,
the display shows:
Enter Pin
– – – – – –
ENTER
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ActionNotes
2.
Enter your PIN
numeral
button
You can enter your PIN usingthe
Select
and
Volume
knobs.
3.
Press
EnterR'call
Example of the display:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
If the PIN is incorrect, thetransceiver automaticallyswitches off. Start theprocedure again.
4.
You are now ready touse the transceiver.
You are in Channel mode, thenormal operating mode of thetransceiver.
When you have finished usingthe transceiver, switch it off bypressing
On/Off
ActionNotes
You can enter your PIN using
Enter your PIN
2.
3.
numeral
button
Press
Enter
R'call
Select
the
knobs.
Example of the display:
Geneva Switzerland
USB
HI
149
CALL
If the PIN is incorrect, the
transceiver automatically
switches off. Start the
procedure again.
and
Rx.
Volume
2040
Pwr
You are now ready to
4.
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use the transceiver.
You are in Channel mode, the
normal operating mode of the
transceiver.
When you have finished using
the transceiver, switch it off by
pressing
On/Off
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Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume of the loudspeaker:
ActionNotes
1.
Rotate
Volume
As you adjust the volume, anymuting selected momentarilyswitches off.
The transceiver beeps at theminimum and maximumvolume settings.
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume of the loudspeaker:
ActionNotes
Rotate
1.
Volume
As you adjust the volume, any
muting selected momentarily
switches off.
The transceiver beeps at the
minimum and maximum
volume settings.
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Selecting channels
Before you can send a call, you need to select which channelto use.
You can change the channel by:
• viewing the list of channels
• recalling a channel number
• recalling a channel receive frequency
• answering a call from the call memory (see Chapter 5,
Reviewing calls held in memory).
There are two types of channels:
• transmit channels that allow you to send and receive calls
• receive-only channels that only allow you to receive
calls.
A bar over the displayed frequency indicates that a channel isreceive-only (see Chapter 2, The display layout).
Before you can send a call, you need to select which channel
to use.
You can change the channel by:
• viewing the list of channels
• recalling a channel number
• recalling a channel receive frequency
• answering a call from the call memory (see Chapter 5,
Reviewing calls held in memory).
There are two types of channels:
• transmit channels that allow you to send and receive calls
• receive-only channels that only allow you to receive
calls.
A bar over the displayed frequency indicates that a channel is
receive-only (see Chapter 2, The display layout).
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Selecting a channel by viewing the list of channels
The easiest way to select a channel is by viewing the list ofchannels set up in the transceiver.
To select a channel by viewing the list of channels:
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, rotate
Select
until you see thechannel you want.
The transceiver always starts upin Channel mode.
For example, if you wantchannel 149, scroll through thelist until the display looks likethis:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
Selecting a channel by viewing the list of channels
The easiest way to select a channel is by viewing the list of
channels set up in the transceiver.
To select a channel by viewing the list of channels:
ActionNotes
The transceiver always starts up
In Channel mode, rotate
1.
Select
until you see the
channel you want.
in Channel mode.
For example, if you want
channel 149, scroll through the
list until the display looks like
this:
Geneva Switzerland
USB
HI
149
CALL
Rx.
2040
Pwr
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Selecting a channel by recalling its channel number
You can select a channel by directly entering its channelnumber. This method saves you from having to scroll througha long list of channels.
To select a channel by recalling its channel number:
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, press
EnterR'call
The transceiver always starts upin Channel mode. Example ofthe display:
USBHI
PROG
Rx.
158
4010
ENTER
Recall Chan:
2.
Enter the number of thechannel you want
numeral
button
Enter up to four digits.
3.
Press
EnterR'call
Example of the display forchannel number 149:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
If you enter the number of achannel that does not exist, thetransceiver beeps and selectsthe channel with the next higherchannel number.
You can select a channel by directly entering its channel
number. This method saves you from having to scroll through
a long list of channels.
To select a channel by recalling its channel number:
ActionNotes
The transceiver always starts up
In Channel mode, press
1.
2.
Enter
R'call
Enter the number of the
channel you want
in Channel mode. Example of
the display:
Recall Chan:
USB
HI
158
PROG
Enter up to four digits.
Rx.
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ENTER
numeral
button
Example of the display for
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3.
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Enter
R'call
channel number 149:
Geneva Switzerland
USB
HI
149
CALL
If you enter the number of a
channel that does not exist, the
transceiver beeps and selects
the channel with the next higher
channel number.
Rx.
2040
Pwr
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Selecting a channel by recalling its channel frequency
If the feature for recalling channels by frequency is switchedon (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 7, Recall channels by frequency on/off), you canselect a channel by recalling its frequency instead of itschannel number.
To select a channel by recalling its channel frequency:
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, press
EnterR'call
The transceiver always starts upin Channel mode. Example ofthe display:
USBHI
PROG
Rx.
158
4010
ENTER
Recall Chan:
2.
Enter the kHzfrequency to onedecimal place
numeral
button
Enter a 5-digit or 6-digitnumber. For example, to selectthe channel on 2040kHz, enterthe number 20400.
158
EXIT
Rx.
USBHI
Recall Freq:
ENTER
–2,040.0
4010
When you enter the fifth digit,the display changes from
Recall Chan
to
Recall Freq
.
Selecting a channel by recalling its channel frequency
If the feature for recalling channels by frequency is switched
on (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 7, Recall channels by frequency on/off), you can
select a channel by recalling its frequency instead of its
channel number.
To select a channel by recalling its channel frequency:
ActionNotes
The transceiver always starts up
In Channel mode, press
1.
2.
Enter
R'call
Enter the kHz
frequency to one
decimal place
in Channel mode. Example of
the display:
Recall Chan:
USB
HI
158
PROG
Enter a 5-digit or 6-digit
number. For example, to select
the channel on 2040kHz, enter
the number 20400.
Rx.
4010
ENTER
Recall Freq:
USB
HI
numeral
button
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158
EXIT
When you enter the fifth digit,
the display changes from
Recall Chan
Rx.
–2,040.0
4010
to
Recall Freq
ENTER
.
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ActionNotes
3.
Press
EnterR'call
For 2040kHz, the display lookslike this:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
If you enter the frequency of achannel that does not exist, thetransceiver beeps and selectsthe channel with the next higherfrequency.
ActionNotes
For 2040kHz, the display looks
Press
3.
Enter
R'call
like this:
Geneva Switzerland
USB
HI
149
CALL
If you enter the frequency of a
channel that does not exist, the
transceiver beeps and selects
the channel with the next higher
frequency.
Rx.
2040
Pwr
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Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM)
The
USB/LSB
button on the control panel switches betweenupper sideband (USB), lower sideband (LSB) and AM (iffitted) depending on the current channel settings.
You can select USB or LSB for:
• channels set up with the LU sideband option (lower or
upper sideband selectable, see Using View ChannelOptions mode on page 3-31)
• all receive-only channels
• free-tuning in Free-Tune Receiver mode.
You can select AM for any channel if the AM option isenabled (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 7, Password entry to enable transceiver options).
The AM setting allows you to transmit on AM to AM stationsthat are incapable of sideband communication. The AMsetting automatically operates as USB on receive.
You can receive AM transmissions on any AM, USB andLSB setting. For an AM broadcast you may find thatswitching between USB and LSB improves reception.
Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM)
USB/LSB
The
upper sideband (USB), lower sideband (LSB) and AM (if
fitted) depending on the current channel settings.
You can select USB or LSB for:
• channels set up with the LU sideband option (lower or
upper sideband selectable, see Using View ChannelOptions mode on page 3-31)
• all receive-only channels
• free-tuning in Free-Tune Receiver mode.
You can select AM for any channel if the AM option is
enabled (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 7, Password entry to enable transceiver options).
The AM setting allows you to transmit on AM to AM stations
that are incapable of sideband communication. The AM
setting automatically operates as USB on receive.
button on the control panel switches between
You can receive AM transmissions on any AM, USB and
LSB setting. For an AM broadcast you may find that
switching between USB and LSB improves reception.
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To change the USB/LSB/AM setting:
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, makesure that the transceiveris not scanning.
See Scanning for incomingcalls on page 3-23.
2.
To switch between theavailableUSB/LSB/AM settingsfor the current channel,press
USB/LSB
The left of the display indicatesthe selected setting:
USB, LSB
or AM.
To change the USB/LSB/AM setting:
ActionNotes
In Channel mode, make
1.
2.
sure that the transceiver
is not scanning.
To switch between the
available
USB/LSB/AM settings
for the current channel,
press
USB/LSB
See Scanning for incoming
calls on page 3-23.
The left of the display indicates
the selected setting:
or AM.
USB, LSB
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Tuning the antenna
If you have a manual or automatic antenna tuner, you need totune the antenna after selecting a channel if you are about tosend a call.
Although the transceiver will tune automatic tuners andantennas, it is always a good idea to press the
Tune
buttonwhenever you change channel. Tuning the antenna makes iteasier to hear when the channel is free from voice and datatraffic before starting a call.
Manual tuner
To tune the antenna when you have a manual antenna tuner:
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, selectthe channel you want touse.
Example of the display:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
2.
Press and hold down
Tune
while you manuallyadjust the antennatuner.
Tuning the antenna
If you have a manual or automatic antenna tuner, you need to
tune the antenna after selecting a channel if you are about to
send a call.
Although the transceiver will tune automatic tuners and
antennas, it is always a good idea to press the
whenever you change channel. Tuning the antenna makes it
easier to hear when the channel is free from voice and data
traffic before starting a call.
Manual tuner
To tune the antenna when you have a manual antenna tuner:
ActionNotes
In Channel mode, select
1.
the channel you want to
use.
Tune
Example of the display:
Geneva Switzerland
USB
HI
CALL
149
Rx.
2040
button
Pwr
Press and hold down
2.
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Tune
while you manually
adjust the antenna
tuner.
Automatic antenna tuner
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Automatic antenna tuner
This procedure tunes the antenna if you have an automaticantenna tuner.
The transceiver tells you the status of tuning by a message onthe display and by a series of beeps.
MessageBeepsMeaning
Not Tuned
(displayed fortwo seconds)
Two loud lowbeeps
Antenna not yet tuned.
Tune Fail
Two loud lowbeeps
Unable to tuneantenna.
Tune Pass
Two soft highbeeps
Antenna tuned OK.
Tuner Fault
(displayed for10 seconds)
Two loud lowbeeps
Failed to tune theantenna after twominutes.
Tuning
Two soft highbeeps everysecond
Tuning the antennanow.
This procedure tunes the antenna if you have an automatic
antenna tuner.
The transceiver tells you the status of tuning by a message on
the display and by a series of beeps.
MessageBeepsMeaning
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Not Tuned
(displayed for
two seconds)
Tune Fail
Tune Pass
Tuner Fault
(displayed for
10 seconds)
Tuning
Two loud low
beeps
Two loud low
beeps
Two soft high
beeps
Two loud low
beeps
Two soft high
beeps every
second
Antenna not yet tuned.
Unable to tune
antenna.
Antenna tuned OK.
Failed to tune the
antenna after two
minutes.
Tuning the antenna
now.
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To tune the antenna if you have an automatic antenna tuner:
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, selectthe channel you want touse and wait until thechannel is clear of allvoice and data traffic.
Example of the display:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
2.
Press
Tune
During tuning, the transceiverbeeps every second. Tuningtakes a few seconds tocomplete.
3.
Check the result oftuning from the tableabove.
Read the message on the topline of the display and listen tothe type of beep.
1.
2.
3.
To tune the antenna if you have an automatic antenna tuner:
ActionNotes
In Channel mode, select
the channel you want to
use and wait until the
channel is clear of all
voice and data traffic.
Press
Tune
Check the result of
tuning from the table
above.
Example of the display:
Geneva Switzerland
USB
HI
149
CALL
During tuning, the transceiver
beeps every second. Tuning
takes a few seconds to
complete.
Read the message on the top
line of the display and listen to
the type of beep.
Rx.
2040
Pwr
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Using the microphone
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Using the microphone
When talking into the microphone:
• hold the microphone side-on and close to your mouth
• press and hold down the
PTT
button
• speak clearly at normal volume and rate
• use the word ‘over’ to indicate when you have finished
speaking and release the
PTT
button
• remember that your conversation can be monitored by
anyone tuned to your transmit frequency.
The transceiver incorporates a Sleep mode feature designedto prevent you from operating the transceiver accidentally bypressing the microphone buttons. In Sleep mode, thesebuttons are inoperative.
Sleep mode does not affect the
PTT
button or the front panel
controls.Sleep mode starts when no microphone button has been
pressed for one minute. To cancel Sleep mode, you holddown the microphone button you want to operate for twoseconds until you hear a two-tone beep. Immediately afterthis the button operates.
To save you from having to say ‘over’, you can use thetransceiver’s PTT release beep feature. If you switch thisfeature on, the transceiver automatically indicates that youhave finished talking by sending a beep every time yourelease the
PTT
button. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 7, PTT release beep on/off.
The transceiver prevents you from transmitting for anexcessive period. If you want to change this time limit, referto the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, PTTtransmit cutout.
When talking into the microphone:
• hold the microphone side-on and close to your mouth
• press and hold down the
• speak clearly at normal volume and rate
• use the word ‘over’ to indicate when you have finished
speaking and release the
• remember that your conversation can be monitored by
anyone tuned to your transmit frequency.
The transceiver incorporates a Sleep mode feature designed
to prevent you from operating the transceiver accidentally by
pressing the microphone buttons. In Sleep mode, these
buttons are inoperative.
Sleep mode does not affect the
controls.
Sleep mode starts when no microphone button has been
pressed for one minute. To cancel Sleep mode, you hold
down the microphone button you want to operate for two
seconds until you hear a two-tone beep. Immediately after
this the button operates.
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PTT
button
PTT
button
PTT
button or the front panel
To save you from having to say ‘over’, you can use the
transceiver’s PTT release beep feature. If you switch this
feature on, the transceiver automatically indicates that you
have finished talking by sending a beep every time you
PTT
release the
reference manual, Chapter 7, PTT release beep on/off.
The transceiver prevents you from transmitting for an
excessive period. If you want to change this time limit, refer
to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, PTTtransmit cutout.
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button. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver
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Muting the transceiver
Muting allows you to silence the transceiver so that you donot hear unwanted background noise on the channel until youreceive a call.
Three buttons control the mute setting of the transceiver:
• the
Voice Mute
button on the control panel
• the
S'Call Mute
button on the control panel (selects
selcall mute)
• the
Mute
button on the microphone.
The Voice Mute button on the control panel
Select voice mute if you expect to receive voice calls. Voicemute silences the transceiver until a voice call is detected.
When the transceiver is not scanning for incoming calls, the
Voice Mute
button switches voice mute on and off. The redindicator at the top left of the button is on when voice mute isselected.
When the transceiver is scanning, the
Voice Mute
button is
used to switch between:
•
Pause Scan
to stop scanning and switch off the mute
for five seconds when a voice call is detected
•
Hold Scan
to stop scanning and switch off the mute for
as long as the voice call is detected
•
Scanning
to continue scanning with mute switched off.
Changing the volume, clarifier setting or channelmomentarily switches off mute.
Muting the transceiver
Muting allows you to silence the transceiver so that you do
not hear unwanted background noise on the channel until you
receive a call.
Three buttons control the mute setting of the transceiver:
Voice Mute
• the
• the
• the
The Voice Mute button on the control panel
Select voice mute if you expect to receive voice calls. Voice
mute silences the transceiver until a voice call is detected.
When the transceiver is not scanning for incoming calls, the
Voice Mute
indicator at the top left of the button is on when voice mute is
selected.
S'Call Mute
selcall mute)
Mute
button on the microphone.
button switches voice mute on and off. The red
button on the control panel
button on the control panel (selects
Voice Mute
When the transceiver is scanning, the
used to switch between:
Pause Scan
•
for five seconds when a voice call is detected
Hold Scan
•
as long as the voice call is detected
Scanning
•
Changing the volume, clarifier setting or channel
momentarily switches off mute.
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to stop scanning and switch off the mute
to stop scanning and switch off the mute for
to continue scanning with mute switched off.
button is
The S’Call Mute button on the control panel
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The S’Call Mute button on the control panel
Select selcall mute if selective calling is enabled and youexpect to receive selcalls. Selcall mute silences thetransceiver until a selcall sent to your transceiver is detected.
The
S'Call Mute
button switches selcall mute on and off.The red indicator at the top left of the button is on whenselcall mute is selected.
Pressing the
PTT
on the microphone also switches off selcall
mute.
The Mute button on the microphone
The
Mute
button on the microphone switches on or offwhichever type of mute was last selected on the control panel(voice or selcall mute).
You can only select between voice and selcall mute from thecontrol panel.
Select selcall mute if selective calling is enabled and you
expect to receive selcalls. Selcall mute silences the
transceiver until a selcall sent to your transceiver is detected.
S'Call Mute
The
The red indicator at the top left of the button is on when
selcall mute is selected.
Pressing the
mute.
The Mute button on the microphone
Mute
The
whichever type of mute was last selected on the control panel
(voice or selcall mute).
You can only select between voice and selcall mute from the
control panel.
button on the microphone switches on or off
button switches selcall mute on and off.
PTT
on the microphone also switches off selcall
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Selecting the operating mode
The transceiver has six operating modes:
• Channel mode (the normal operating mode)
• Clarifier mode
• View Channel Options mode
• Free-Tune Receiver mode
• Setup mode
• View All Settings mode.
Channel mode allows you to perform most of the operatingprocedures described in this user guide.
Clarifier mode allows you to adjust the quality of the audiosignal by varying the pitch of the received signal. See UsingClarifier mode on page 3-30.
View Channel Options mode allows you to see the optionsettings set up for each channel. See Using View ChannelOptions mode on page 3-31.
In Free-Tune Receiver mode, you can set the transceiver toreceive signals on any one frequency within its operatingrange. See Using Free-Tune Receiver mode on page 3-33.
Setup mode allows you to view and change settings thatcontrol transceiver operation. Refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 4, Using Setup modeprocedures.
View All Settings mode allows you to view all transceiversettings without allowing you to change any. See Using ViewAll Settings mode on page 3-37.
Selecting the operating mode
The transceiver has six operating modes:
• Channel mode (the normal operating mode)
• Clarifier mode
• View Channel Options mode
• Free-Tune Receiver mode
• Setup mode
• View All Settings mode.
Channel mode allows you to perform most of the operating
procedures described in this user guide.
Clarifier mode allows you to adjust the quality of the audio
signal by varying the pitch of the received signal. See UsingClarifier mode on page 3-30.
View Channel Options mode allows you to see the option
settings set up for each channel. See Using View ChannelOptions mode on page 3-31.
In Free-Tune Receiver mode, you can set the transceiver to
receive signals on any one frequency within its operating
range. See Using Free-Tune Receiver mode on page 3-33.
Setup mode allows you to view and change settings that
control transceiver operation. Refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 4, Using Setup mode
procedures.
View All Settings mode allows you to view all transceiver
settings without allowing you to change any. See Using ViewAll Settings mode on page 3-37.
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Changing the operating mode
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Changing the operating mode
The transceiver starts in Channel mode when you switch iton.
To change the operating mode:
ActionNotes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the displayfor the mode you want.
If you have used the transceiverin a mode other than Channelmode, the first press takes youback to Channel mode.
Example of Channel modedisplay:
158
4010
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Fleet channel
Pwr
Example of Clarifier modedisplay:
USBHI
CALL
158
4010
+--
CLARIFIER
Pwr
Example of Channel Optionsmode display:
S2 Id: 185074 T–
Ch:158U P
CHANNEL OPTIONS
Tx4,010Rx4,010
The transceiver starts in Channel mode when you switch it
on.
To change the operating mode:
ActionNotes
Repeatedly press
1.
until you see the display
for the mode you want.
Mode
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If you have used the transceiver
in a mode other than Channel
mode, the first press takes you
back to Channel mode.
Example of Channel mode
display:
Fleet channel
USB
HI
158
CALL
Example of Clarifier mode
display:
USB
HI
CALL
Rx.
CLARIFIER
158
4010
4010
+--
Pwr
Pwr
Example of Channel Options
mode display:
CHANNEL OPTIONS
Ch:158
U P
S2 Id: 185074 T–
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Tx 4,010
Rx 4,010
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ActionNotes
1. (cont.)
Example of Free-TuneReceiver mode display:
USBHI
Rx.
4,010.00
Free Tune Receiver
Example of Setup modedisplay:
EXIT
SETUP MENU
1- Scan-
2–Call
ENTER
3–Config
4–More
1/2
Example of View All Settingsmode display:
EXIT
Option TxENo of Channels: 121
NEXT
Sel
1. (cont.)
ActionNotes
Example of Free-Tune
Receiver mode display:
Free Tune Receiver
USB
HI
Example of Setup mode
display:
SETUP MENU
1- Scan-
3–Config
EXIT
Example of View All Settings
mode display:
Option TxE
No of Channels: 121
Sel
EXIT
4,010.00
Rx.
1/2
2–Call
4–More
ENTER
NEXT
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Scanning for incoming calls
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Scanning for incoming calls
Scanning allows the transceiver to detect incoming calls onmore than one channel frequency. This is useful if you expectto receive calls from several stations or from stations thattransmit on more than one frequency.
The transceiver scans the list of channels set up in a scantable. It repeatedly scans each channel in the scan table untilan incoming call is detected on any of the channelfrequencies.
You can create up to three scan tables, each containing up toten channels. You select which scan table to use when youstart the transceiver scanning. For details on types ofscanning and how to set up a scan table, refer to the HF SSB
If automatic scan table scanning is switched on, thetransceiver automatically starts scanning after a set time(refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter8, Scan table automatic scanning start).
If you have set up any of the three scan tables for ALEscanning, automatic scanning resumes with the last scan tableused. If there is no ALE scan table, automatic scanningresumes with scan table 1.
During scanning, you can:
• change the mute setting (see Muting the transceiver on
page 3-18)
• temporarily pause the scan.You pause scanning by rotating the
Select
knob on thecontrol panel. You can then use this knob to view informationabout the channels in the scan table and listen on any of thesechannels. You resume scanning immediately by pressing the
Scan
button. If you do not touch any button or knob for 30
seconds, scanning automatically starts.
Scanning allows the transceiver to detect incoming calls on
more than one channel frequency. This is useful if you expect
to receive calls from several stations or from stations that
transmit on more than one frequency.
The transceiver scans the list of channels set up in a scan
table. It repeatedly scans each channel in the scan table until
an incoming call is detected on any of the channel
frequencies.
You can create up to three scan tables, each containing up to
ten channels. You select which scan table to use when you
start the transceiver scanning. For details on types of
scanning and how to set up a scan table, refer to the HF SSB
If automatic scan table scanning is switched on, the
transceiver automatically starts scanning after a set time
(refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter8, Scan table automatic scanning start).
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If you have set up any of the three scan tables for ALE
scanning, automatic scanning resumes with the last scan table
used. If there is no ALE scan table, automatic scanning
resumes with scan table 1.
During scanning, you can:
• change the mute setting (see Muting the transceiver on
page 3-18)
• temporarily pause the scan.
Select
You pause scanning by rotating the
control panel. You can then use this knob to view information
about the channels in the scan table and listen on any of these
channels. You resume scanning immediately by pressing the
Scan
button. If you do not touch any button or knob for 30
seconds, scanning automatically starts.
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knob on the
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Scanning requires a suitable antenna system. For mobileinstallations, we recommend a Codan automatic tuning whipantenna.
Selecting a scan table and starting the scan
To select a scan table and start the scan:
ActionNotes
1.
Press
Scan
Example of the display:
EXIT
PROGRAM
Press SCAN to Scan
Scan Table: 1
2.
To select one of thethree scan tables, rotate
Select
Select scan table 1, 2 or 3.
3.
To start the transceiverscanning using this scantable, press
Scan
After tuning, the display cyclesthrough the channels.
Scanning requires a suitable antenna system. For mobile
installations, we recommend a Codan automatic tuning whip
antenna.
Selecting a scan table and starting the scan
To select a scan table and start the scan:
ActionNotes
Example of the display:
Press
1.
2.
Scan
To select one of the
three scan tables, rotate
Scan Table: 1
Press SCAN to Scan
EXIT
Select scan table 1, 2 or 3.
PROGRAM
Select
After tuning, the display cycles
To start the transceiver
3.
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scanning using this scan
table, press
Scan
through the channels.
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ActionNotes
4.
To stop the transceiverscanning, press
Scan
You can also stop scanning bypressing
PTT
or
Scan
8
ActionNotes
You can also stop scanning by
To stop the transceiver
4.
scanning, press
Scan
pressing
PTT
or
Scan
8
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Starting the scan using the last scan table used
To start scanning the last scan table used:
ActionNotes
1.
Press
Scan
8
The display cycles through thechannels.
2.
To stop the transceiverscanning, press
Scan
You can also stop scanning bypressing
PTT
or
Scan
8
Starting the scan using the last scan table used
To start scanning the last scan table used:
ActionNotes
The display cycles through the
Press
1.
2.
Scan
8
To stop the transceiver
scanning, press
Scan
channels.
You can also stop scanning by
pressing
or
PTT
Scan
8
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Changing transmitter power
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Changing transmitter power
You can set the transceiver to transmit at high or low power.The usual setting is high power. For short range
communication this may be too powerful. For example,excessive signal strength may cause distortion if you transmitto a transceiver sited close to you.
To change transmitter power:
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, makesure that the transceiver isnot scanning.
See Scanning for incomingcalls on page 3-23.
2.
To switch between highand low transmitter power,press
F2
The left of the display indicatesthe selected power setting:
HI
(high, as in this example) or
LO
(low):
158
4010
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Fleet channel
Pwr
You can set the transceiver to transmit at high or low power.
The usual setting is high power. For short range
communication this may be too powerful. For example,
excessive signal strength may cause distortion if you transmit
to a transceiver sited close to you.
To change transmitter power:
ActionNotes
In Channel mode, make
1.
2.
sure that the transceiver is
not scanning.
To switch between high
and low transmitter power,
press
F2
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See Scanning for incoming
calls on page 3-23.
The left of the display indicates
the selected power setting:
(high, as in this example) or
(low):
Fleet channel
USB
HI
CALL
158
Rx.
4010
HI
Pwr
LO
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Adjusting the display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness at any time.To adjust the brightness of the display:
ActionNotes
1.
Press and hold down
On/Off
then rotate
Volume
Rotate the knob clockwise toincrease brightness oranticlockwise to decreasebrightness.
2.
When the brightness iscorrect, release
On/Off
The transceiver does not switchoff if you have adjusted thebrightness.
Setup mode also has aprocedure for adjustingbrightness (refer to the HF SSB
Clarifier mode allows you to improve the clarity of the voiceyou can hear by adjusting the frequency of your transceiverchannel to match that of the received signal.
All controls operate the same way in Clarifier mode as theydo in Channel mode, except for the
Select
knob. This knobis used to operate the clarifier and adjust signal clarity.
When you use the
Mode
button to return to Channel mode,the clarifier adjustment for the current channel remains inforce. If you then change to another channel, the adjustmentis reset to the centre value.
To use the clarifier:
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, press
Mode
Example of the display (for fiveseconds):
USBHI
CALL
158
4010
+--
CLARIFIER
Pwr
which will then change to:
USBHI
CALL
158
4010
+--
Fleet channel
Pwr
2.
To make the voicesound clearer, rotate
Select
The transceiver beeps at theminimum and maximumsettings.
Using Clarifier mode
Clarifier mode allows you to improve the clarity of the voice
you can hear by adjusting the frequency of your transceiver
channel to match that of the received signal.
All controls operate the same way in Clarifier mode as they
do in Channel mode, except for the
is used to operate the clarifier and adjust signal clarity.
When you use the
the clarifier adjustment for the current channel remains in
force. If you then change to another channel, the adjustment
is reset to the centre value.
To use the clarifier:
ActionNotes
In Channel mode, press
1.
Mode
Select
knob. This knob
Mode
button to return to Channel mode,
Example of the display (for five
seconds):
CLARIFIER
USB
HI
CALL
158
4010
+--
Pwr
which will then change to:
Fleet channel
USB
HI
158
CALL
The transceiver beeps at the
To make the voice
2.
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sound clearer, rotate
Select
minimum and maximum
settings.
4010
+--
Pwr
Using View Channel Options mode
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Using View Channel Options mode
View Channel Options mode allows you to view the channelsettings of any channel. To change channel settings, refer tothe HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3,Channel creation and editing.
If you do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds whilein this mode, the transceiver automatically returns to Channelmode.
The table below describes the channel settings.
This setting...Means...
UUpper sideband.LLower sideband.LULower or upper sideband selectable.NPNot Protected. You can edit or delete this
channel.
PProtected. Apart from changing the
channel comment, you cannot edit or
delete this channel.S–You cannot send selcalls on this channel.S1Channel uses selcall group 1 settings.S2Channel uses selcall group 2 settings.S3Channel uses selcall group 3 settings.S4Channel uses selcall group 4 settings.S5Channel uses selcall group 5 settings.T–You cannot send tone calls on this
channel.T1Channel uses tone group 1 frequencies.T2Channel uses tone group 2 frequencies.T3Channel uses tone group 3 frequencies.T4Channel uses tone group 4 frequencies.
View Channel Options mode allows you to view the channel
settings of any channel. To change channel settings, refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3,Channel creation and editing.
If you do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds while
in this mode, the transceiver automatically returns to Channel
mode.
The table below describes the channel settings.
This setting...Means...
UUpper sideband.
LLower sideband.
LULower or upper sideband selectable.
NPNot Protected. You can edit or delete this
channel.
PProtected. Apart from changing the
channel comment, you cannot edit or
delete this channel.
S–You cannot send selcalls on this channel.
S1Channel uses selcall group 1 settings.
S2Channel uses selcall group 2 settings.
S3Channel uses selcall group 3 settings.
S4Channel uses selcall group 4 settings.
S5Channel uses selcall group 5 settings.
T–You cannot send tone calls on this
channel.
T1Channel uses tone group 1 frequencies.
T2Channel uses tone group 2 frequencies.
T3Channel uses tone group 3 frequencies.
T4Channel uses tone group 4 frequencies.
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To view channel settings:
ActionNotes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the displayfor View ChannelOptions mode.
Example of the display:
S2 Id: 185074 T–
Ch:158U P
CHANNEL OPTIONS
Tx4,010Rx4,010
The settings for the currentchannel are displayed.
2.
To view the settings fora different channel,rotate
Select
If you do not touch any buttonor knob for 30 seconds, thetransceiver automaticallyreturns to Channel mode.
3.
To return to Channelmode, repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the displayfor Channel mode.
Example of the display:
158
4010
CALL
Rx.
USBHI
Fleet channel
Pwr
1.
2.
To view channel settings:
ActionNotes
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display
for View Channel
Options mode.
To view the settings for
a different channel,
rotate
Select
Example of the display:
Ch:158
U P
S2 Id: 185074 T–
The settings for the current
channel are displayed.
If you do not touch any button
or knob for 30 seconds, the
transceiver automatically
returns to Channel mode.
CHANNEL OPTIONS
Tx 4,010
Rx 4,010
To return to Channel
3.
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mode, repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display
for Channel mode.
Example of the display:
Fleet channel
USB
HI
CALL
158
Rx.
4010
Pwr
Using Free-Tune Receiver mode
Using the transceiver
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Using Free-Tune Receiver mode
Free-Tune Receiver mode allows you to tune the receiver toany frequency within the transceiver’s operating range(250kHz–30MHz).
You can temporarily change the frequency of the currentchannel or you can directly enter a new frequency. When youreturn to Channel mode, the frequency is reset to the originalvalue.
If you want to save the frequency you set in Free-TuneReceiver mode, you must create a channel that has thisfrequency (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 3, Channel creation in Free-Tune Receiver mode).
Setting a receive frequency
To set a receive frequency using the control panel:
ActionNotes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the displayfor Free-Tune Receivermode.
Example of the display:
USBHI
Rx.
4,010.00
Free Tune Receiver
The display shows thefrequency of the currentchannel.
Free-Tune Receiver mode allows you to tune the receiver to
any frequency within the transceiver’s operating range
(250kHz–30MHz).
You can temporarily change the frequency of the current
channel or you can directly enter a new frequency. When you
return to Channel mode, the frequency is reset to the original
value.
If you want to save the frequency you set in Free-Tune
Receiver mode, you must create a channel that has this
frequency (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 3, Channel creation in Free-Tune Receiver mode).
Setting a receive frequency
To set a receive frequency using the control panel:
Using the transceiver
ActionNotes
Repeatedly press
1.
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Mode
until you see the display
for Free-Tune Receiver
mode.
Example of the display:
Free Tune Receiver
USB
HI
4,010.00
Rx.
The display shows the
frequency of the current
channel.
Using the transceiver
Using the transceiver
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ActionNotes
2.
To tune the antenna,press
Tune
See Tuning the antenna onpage 3-14 for details onantenna tuning.
While you remain in Free-TuneReceiver mode, you do notneed to tune the antenna.
3.
To move the cursor to adigit you want tochange, press
F1
to move left, or
F2
to move right.
The cursor is the small lineunder one of the digits of thefrequency.
4.
To change a digit,rotate
Select
Repeat steps 3–4 to completethe setting.
To return to Channel mode,repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display forChannel mode. The frequencyis reset to the original value.
2.
3.
ActionNotes
See Tuning the antenna on
To tune the antenna,
press
Tune
To move the cursor to a
digit you want to
change, press
F1
to move left, or
F2
page 3-14 for details on
antenna tuning.
While you remain in Free-Tune
Receiver mode, you do not
need to tune the antenna.
The cursor is the small line
under one of the digits of the
frequency.
to move right.
Repeat steps 3–4 to complete
To change a digit,
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rotate
Select
the setting.
To return to Channel mode,
repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display for
Channel mode. The frequency
is reset to the original value.
Entering a receive frequency
Using the transceiver
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Entering a receive frequency
To directly enter a receive frequency using the microphone:
ActionNotes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the displayfor Free-Tune Receivermode.
Example of the display:
USBHI
Rx.
4,010.00
Free Tune Receiver
The display shows thefrequency of the currentchannel.
2.
Press
EnterR'call
Example of the display:
USBHI
Rx.
Free Tune Receiver
PROG
ENTER
4,010.00
3.
Enter the kHzfrequency to twodecimal places
numeral
button
For example, to enter 3920kHz,enter 392000.
To directly enter a receive frequency using the microphone:
ActionNotes
Repeatedly press
1.
2.
until you see the display
for Free-Tune Receiver
mode.
Press
Mode
Enter
R'call
Using the transceiver
Example of the display:
Free Tune Receiver
USB
HI
4,010.00
Rx.
The display shows the
frequency of the current
channel.
Example of the display:
Free Tune Receiver
USB
HI
4,010.00
PROG
Rx.
ENTER
For example, to enter 3920kHz,
Enter the kHz
3.
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frequency to two
decimal places
numeral
button
enter 392000.
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ActionNotes
4.
To return to Free-TuneReceiver mode
EnterR'call
To return to Channel mode,repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display forChannel mode. The frequencyis reset to the original value.
4.
ActionNotes
To return to Channel mode,
To return to Free-Tune
Receiver mode
Enter
R'call
repeatedly press
until you see the display for
Channel mode. The frequency
is reset to the original value.
Mode
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Using View All Settings mode
Using the transceiver
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Using View All Settings mode
View All Settings mode allows you to view the settings thatcontrol transceiver operation.
You can view the following information (the items displayeddepend on which transceiver options are fitted in yourtransceiver):
• number of channels set up in the transceiver and enabled
If you do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds while
in this mode, the transceiver automatically returns to Channel
mode.
To view transceiver operational settings:
ActionNotes
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display
for View All Settings
mode.
Example of the display:
Option TxE
No of Channels: 121
Sel
EXIT
NEXT
If you do not touch any button
To view more
2.
3.
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transceiver settings,
rotate
Select
To return to Channel
mode, press
Mode
or knob for 30 seconds, the
transceiver automatically
returns to Channel mode.
Example of the display:
Fleet channel
USB
HI
CALL
158
Rx.
4010
Pwr
Customising your transceiver
Using the transceiver
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Customising your transceiver
Now you are ready to customise your transceiver so that itcan operate efficiently within your network. This section willhelp to get you started.
Once your station is up and running, you may want to changeother settings and further customise your station.
To get an idea of the general operational settings you canchange, refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,
Chapter 3, Channel and scan table setup, and Chapter 4,Using Setup mode procedures. Many of these settings you
will never need to change since they have already been set upto suit the most common user.
To find out what settings you need to make to be able to sendand receive each type of call, read the descriptions for eachcall type in Chapter 4, Sending calls.
General transceiver operation
You will probably want to:
• set the clock (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference
manual, Chapter 5, Clock setting)
• reset the clock calibration to its middle position (refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 5,Clock calibration)
• set up a scan table so that you can scan for incoming calls
Now you are ready to customise your transceiver so that it
can operate efficiently within your network. This section will
help to get you started.
Once your station is up and running, you may want to change
other settings and further customise your station.
To get an idea of the general operational settings you can
change, refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,
Chapter 3, Channel and scan table setup, and Chapter 4,
Using Setup mode procedures. Many of these settings you
will never need to change since they have already been set up
to suit the most common user.
To find out what settings you need to make to be able to send
and receive each type of call, read the descriptions for each
call type in Chapter 4, Sending calls.
Using the transceiver
General transceiver operation
You will probably want to:
• set the clock (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference
manual, Chapter 5, Clock setting)
• reset the clock calibration to its middle position (refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 5,Clock calibration)
• set up a scan table so that you can scan for incoming calls
• set up a customised message that appears briefly every
time you switch the transceiver on (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, Power upmessage on/off)
• change the initial mute setting used when the transceiver
is switched on (refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 7, Power up mute setting)
• set up the transceiver to start scanning automatically if
you do not touch any button or knob for a certain period(refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 8, Scan table automatic scanning start)
• change the RF gain setting to suit the level of electrical
interference in the area where your station is located(refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 7, RF gain on/off).
Handling selcalls
If your transceiver is fitted for sending selcalls, you should:
• set up your address in a selcall group so that other
stations can call you (refer to the HF SSB transceiverreference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
• assign the selcall group to the channels you are going to
use for sending calls (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
• consider how the transceiver communicates with stations
incapable of using addresses longer than four digits (referto the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8,Selcall address size compatibility).
Handling selcalls
You may want to:
• set up a customised message that appears briefly every
time you switch the transceiver on (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, Power up
message on/off)
• change the initial mute setting used when the transceiver
is switched on (refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 7, Power up mute setting)
• set up the transceiver to start scanning automatically if
you do not touch any button or knob for a certain period
(refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 8, Scan table automatic scanning start)
• change the RF gain setting to suit the level of electrical
interference in the area where your station is located
(refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual,Chapter 7, RF gain on/off).
If your transceiver is fitted for sending selcalls, you should:
• set up your address in a selcall group so that other
stations can call you (refer to the HF SSB transceiverreference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
• assign the selcall group to the channels you are going to
use for sending calls (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and
editing)
• consider how the transceiver communicates with stations
incapable of using addresses longer than four digits (refer
to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8,Selcall address size compatibility).
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Handling telcalls
Using the transceiver
HF SSB transceiver user guide3-41
Handling telcalls
If your transceiver is fitted for sending telcalls, you should:
• set up a selcall group for use in telcalling (refer to the
• assign the selcall group set up for telcalling to the
channels you are going to use for sending telcalls (refer
to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3,Channel creation and editing)
• set up the telephone directory with the telephone
numbers of the people you most commonly telcall (refer
to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3,Telephone directory creation).
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4 Sending calls
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4 Sending calls
This chapter shows you how to send:
• ALE calls (4-3)
• Emergency selcalls (4-7)
• GPS beacon calls (4-12)
• GPS position calls (4-16)
• Page calls (4-20)
• Selcalls (4-26)
• Selective beacon calls (4-29)
• Status calls (4-32)
• Telcalls (4-39)
• Tone calls (4-46)
• Voice calls (4-48).
This chapter covers the full range of call types for HF SSBseries transceivers. To find out what types of call yourtransceiver can send, see the front of this guide for the list offitted transceiver options. All HF SSB series transceivers cansend tone and voice calls.
When making a call, the station you are calling needs to beset to the channel frequency you are using.
In any call procedure up to the point transmission starts, thetransceiver automatically switches back to Channel mode ifyou do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds. If thishappens, start the procedure again.
This chapter shows you how to send:
• ALE calls (4-3)
• Emergency selcalls (4-7)
• GPS beacon calls (4-12)
• GPS position calls (4-16)
• Page calls (4-20)
• Selcalls (4-26)
• Selective beacon calls (4-29)
• Status calls (4-32)
• Telcalls (4-39)
• Tone calls (4-46)
• Voice calls (4-48).
This chapter covers the full range of call types for HF SSB
series transceivers. To find out what types of call your
transceiver can send, see the front of this guide for the list of
fitted transceiver options. All HF SSB series transceivers can
send tone and voice calls.
When making a call, the station you are calling needs to be
set to the channel frequency you are using.
In any call procedure up to the point transmission starts, the
transceiver automatically switches back to Channel mode if
you do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds. If this
happens, start the procedure again.
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Sending calls
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Messages like
No calls available
are displayed if the type ofcall you are trying to send is not enabled. If this happens,check the conditions listed at the start of the call procedureunder the heading Before you can send this call, you needto...
The displays in this chapter show examples of channel andfrequency numbers. You must use numbers appropriate foryour own transceiver.
Messages like
call you are trying to send is not enabled. If this happens,
check the conditions listed at the start of the call procedure
under the heading Before you can send this call, you needto...
The displays in this chapter show examples of channel and
frequency numbers. You must use numbers appropriate for
your own transceiver.
No calls available
are displayed if the type of
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ALE call
Sending calls
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ALE call
An Automatic Link Establishment call (ALE) automaticallyselects the best channel to use for sending a call. This removesthe need to send selective beacon calls on different channels tofind the best channel to communicate on.
When you send an ALE call, the ALE controller selects thebest frequency from a preset list of channels and attempts toestablish a link with the other station on that channel. If itfails, it selects the next best channel and tries again. Thisprocess repeats until a link is established or there are no morechannels to try.
ALE calls allow you to use both numeric and alphanumericstation addresses. A numeric address is a 6-digit number orless. An alphanumeric address is either a number greater thansix digits or an address containing one or more of thecharacters ‘A–Z’, ‘@’ and ‘?’. Maximum length is 15characters.
To set up your transceiver’s alphanumeric address, refer tothe HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 5, ALEalphanumeric address setup.
When you call an alphanumeric address, your alphanumericaddress is used in the call to identify your station.
When you call a numeric address, your numeric address isused in the call to identify your station (set up in the selcallgroup assigned to the current channel).
For further details, refer to the 9300 ALE controller userguide (Codan part number 15-04046).
Sending calls
An Automatic Link Establishment call (ALE) automatically
selects the best channel to use for sending a call. This removes
the need to send selective beacon calls on different channels to
find the best channel to communicate on.
When you send an ALE call, the ALE controller selects the
best frequency from a preset list of channels and attempts to
establish a link with the other station on that channel. If it
fails, it selects the next best channel and tries again. This
process repeats until a link is established or there are no more
channels to try.
ALE calls allow you to use both numeric and alphanumeric
station addresses. A numeric address is a 6-digit number or
less. An alphanumeric address is either a number greater than
six digits or an address containing one or more of the
characters ‘A–Z’, ‘@’ and ‘?’. Maximum length is 15
characters.
To set up your transceiver’s alphanumeric address, refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 5, ALEalphanumeric address setup.
When you call an alphanumeric address, your alphanumeric
address is used in the call to identify your station.
When you call a numeric address, your numeric address is
used in the call to identify your station (set up in the selcall
group assigned to the current channel).
For further details, refer to the 9300 ALE controller userguide (Codan part number 15-04046).
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Before you can send an ALE call, you need to:
• connect an ALE controller and set the correct RS-232
and baud rate settings (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
When the ALE controller has
established the best channel to
use, the display looks like this:
Link Established:
USB
HI
CALL
Tx
208
Rx.
185074
5820
185074
5820
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ActionNotes
5.
Wait for the operator ofthe other station toreturn your call.
The operator is notified of yourcall by an alarm that soundslike a telephone.
If the station is unattended, waitto be called back.
6.
To restart ALEscanning, press
Scan
8
Now that you have finished thecall, you want the transceiver tobe ready to detect the next callsent to you.
ActionNotes
Wait for the operator of
5.
6.
the other station to
return your call.
To restart ALE
scanning, press
Scan
8
The operator is notified of your
call by an alarm that sounds
like a telephone.
If the station is unattended, wait
to be called back.
Now that you have finished the
call, you want the transceiver to
be ready to detect the next call
sent to you.
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Emergency selcall
Sending calls
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Emergency selcall
An emergency selcall is a simple and automatic way ofselectively calling any station in an emergency.
An emergency selcall:
• saves you from having to select channels and addresses
when sending the call since this information is preset
• alerts the operator of the other station by a special
emergency alarm
• automatically sends your GPS position if your station is
set up for GPS (see GPS position call on page 4-16).
If you do not set up any emergency channels, you will need toselect the channel at the time of sending the call.
If you set up more than one emergency channel, thetransceiver will send calls on successive emergency channelsuntil a call has been sent once on each channel or you stopthe calling process by pressing the
PTT
button.
Before you can send an emergency selcall, you need to:
• set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
• make sure that the station you are calling is set up for
receiving emergency selcalls.
An emergency selcall is a simple and automatic way of
selectively calling any station in an emergency.
An emergency selcall:
• saves you from having to select channels and addresses
when sending the call since this information is preset
• alerts the operator of the other station by a special
emergency alarm
• automatically sends your GPS position if your station is
set up for GPS (see GPS position call on page 4-16).
If you do not set up any emergency channels, you will need to
select the channel at the time of sending the call.
If you set up more than one emergency channel, the
transceiver will send calls on successive emergency channels
until a call has been sent once on each channel or you stop
the calling process by pressing the
PTT
button.
Sending calls
Before you can send an emergency selcall, you need to:
• set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
• make sure that the station you are calling is set up for
receiving emergency selcalls.
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Emergency selcall on preset channels
This procedure sends an emergency selcall using the presetemergency channels. If no emergency channels have been setup, the call is sent on the current channel.
ActionNotes
1.
Press and hold downfor two seconds
Emgcy
Call
You hear beeping. The channelchanges to the first emergencychannel (if emergency channelshave been set up):
211
4920
Rx.
USBHI
Select Emgcy channel
After the two seconds, antennatuning starts followed by thetransceiver’s calling tones:
211
4920
Tx
USBHI
Emgcy calling:
155054
The transceiver waits 10seconds and repeats the call onthe next preset emergencychannel:
215
2470
USBHI
Next call in 10 sec.
Rx.
Emergency selcall on preset channels
This procedure sends an emergency selcall using the preset
emergency channels. If no emergency channels have been set
up, the call is sent on the current channel.
ActionNotes
Press and hold down
1.
for two seconds
Emgcy
Call
You hear beeping. The channel
changes to the first emergency
channel (if emergency channels
have been set up):
Select Emgcy channel
USB
HI
211
Rx.
After the two seconds, antenna
tuning starts followed by the
transceiver’s calling tones:
Emgcy calling:
USB
HI
211
Tx
4920
155054
4920
The transceiver waits 10
seconds and repeats the call on
the next preset emergency
channel:
Next call in 10 sec.
USB
HI
215
Rx.
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ActionNotes
2.
To start talking afterhearing the revertivesignal, press
PTT
The other station responds bysending a siren-like revertivesignal. You may hear a tuningtone first if the other station hasan automatic tuning antenna.
Pressing the
PTT
button stopsthe calling process and furtherchannel changing.
ActionNotes
The other station responds by
To start talking after
2.
hearing the revertive
signal, press
PTT
sending a siren-like revertive
signal. You may hear a tuning
tone first if the other station has
an automatic tuning antenna.
PTT
Pressing the
the calling process and further
channel changing.
button stops
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Emergency selcall with manual channel selection
This procedure allows you to select the channel at the time ofsending an emergency selcall.
ActionNotes
1.
In Channel mode, pressand release
Emgcy
Call
The speed of beeping slows.You have 30 seconds to select achannel before the transceiverreverts to Channel mode.Example of the display:
211
4920
Rx.
USBHI
Select Emgcy channel
RECALL
If you want to stop the call,press
PTT
2.
If you want to select achannel, rotate
Select
Continue
Step 5.
Example of the display:
211
4920
Rx.
USBHI
Select Emgcy channel
RECALL
If you want to recall achannel, press
EnterR'call
Example of the display:
USBHI
EXIT
Rx.
211
4920
Recall Chan:
RECALL
Emergency selcall with manual channel selection
This procedure allows you to select the channel at the time of
sending an emergency selcall.
ActionNotes
The speed of beeping slows.
In Channel mode, press
1.
and release
Emgcy
Call
You have 30 seconds to select a
channel before the transceiver
reverts to Channel mode.
Example of the display:
Select Emgcy channel
USB
HI
211
If you want to stop the call,
press
Rx.
PTT
4920
RECALL
Example of the display:
If you want to select a
2.
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channel, rotate
Select
Continue
If you want to recall a
channel, press
Step 5.
Enter
R'call
Select Emgcy channel
USB
HI
211
Rx.
Example of the display:
Recall Chan:
USB
HI
211
EXIT
Rx.
4920
RECALL
4920
RECALL
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ActionNotes
3.
Enter the channelnumber
numeral
button
4.
Press
EnterR'call
Example of the display forchannel 145:
145
6780
Rx.
USBHI
Select Emgcy channel
RECALL
5.
Press and hold downfor two seconds
Emgcy
Call
You hear your transceiver’scalling tones. Example of thedisplay:
145
6780
Tx
USBHI
Emgcy calling:
155054
6.
To start talking afterhearing the revertivesignal, press
PTT
The other station responds bysending a siren-like revertivesignal. You may hear a tuningtone first if the other station hasan automatic tuning antenna.
ActionNotes
Enter the channel
3.
4.
5.
number
numeral
button
Press
Enter
R'call
Press and hold down
for two seconds
Emgcy
Call
Example of the display for
channel 145:
Select Emgcy channel
USB
HI
145
Rx.
You hear your transceiver’s
calling tones. Example of the
display:
Emgcy calling:
USB
HI
145
Tx
6780
RECALL
155054
6780
The other station responds by
To start talking after
6.
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hearing the revertive
signal, press
PTT
sending a siren-like revertive
signal. You may hear a tuning
tone first if the other station has
an automatic tuning antenna.
Sending calls
Sending calls
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GPS beacon call
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system for displayingthe geographical location of a station. GPS receivers pick uplatitude and longitude coordinates from passing satellites.
A GPS beacon call obtains the global position of anotherstation.
When a station receives a GPS beacon call, it automaticallytransmits the GPS information. The operator is not alertedthat a call has been received. For example, a transportationmanager might send a GPS beacon call to locate a mobilestation such as a delivery vehicle.
If the station you are calling has set up a privacy key, youwill need to set up the same privacy key in your transceiver tobe able to receive GPS information from this station.
Before you can send a GPS beacon call, you need to:
• enable GPS calling (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 7, Password entry to enabletransceiver options)
• make sure that the station you are calling is also set up
for using GPS
• check if you need to match the other station’s use of a
privacy key (refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 5, Call privacy on/off)
• set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
• set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channelcreation and editing).
GPS beacon call
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system for displaying
the geographical location of a station. GPS receivers pick up
latitude and longitude coordinates from passing satellites.
A GPS beacon call obtains the global position of another
station.
When a station receives a GPS beacon call, it automatically
transmits the GPS information. The operator is not alerted
that a call has been received. For example, a transportation
manager might send a GPS beacon call to locate a mobile
station such as a delivery vehicle.
If the station you are calling has set up a privacy key, you
will need to set up the same privacy key in your transceiver to
be able to receive GPS information from this station.
Before you can send a GPS beacon call, you need to:
• enable GPS calling (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 7, Password entry to enable
transceiver options)
• make sure that the station you are calling is also set up
for using GPS
• check if you need to match the other station’s use of a
privacy key (refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 5, Call privacy on/off)
• set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
You hear your transceiver’s
calling tones. Example of the
display:
GPS beacon:
USB
HI
208
CALL
While your transceiver waits
for call acknowledgment, the
display looks like this:
Tx
185074
5820
Awaiting response
USB
HI
208
Rx.
CALL
If the call was successful, GPS
information is displayed on the
top line for 30 seconds.
If the call was unsuccessful, the
display looks like this for three
seconds:
No response
USB
HI
CALL
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208
Rx.
5820
5820
Sending calls
Sending calls
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ActionNotes
7.
Was the callsuccessful?
Yes
Step 8.
No
Step 1.
If
No response
was displayed,try sending the call again. If thecall repeatedly fails, try anotherchannel.
If
No remote GPS
wasdisplayed, the call failedbecause the other station has noGPS receiver connected or noGPS information.
8.
To restart scanning,press
Scan
Now that you have finished thecall, you want the transceiver tobe ready to detect the next callsent to you.
The GPS information is storedin call memory. To view it, see
Chapter 5, Reviewing callsheld in memory.
ActionNotes
Was the call
7.
8.
successful?
Yes
No
To restart scanning,
press
Step 8.
Step 1.
Scan
No response
If
try sending the call again. If the
call repeatedly fails, try another
channel.
No remote GPS
If
displayed, the call failed
because the other station has no
GPS receiver connected or no
GPS information.
Now that you have finished the
call, you want the transceiver to
be ready to detect the next call
sent to you.
The GPS information is stored
in call memory. To view it, see
Chapter 5, Reviewing calls
held in memory.
was displayed,
was
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GPS position call
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system for displayingthe geographical location of a station. The GPS receiverpicks up latitude and longitude coordinates from passingsatellites.
A GPS position call sends your global position to anotherstation.
If you want to make sure that only the station you are callingreceives your GPS position, use the transceiver’s call privacyfeature. By setting up a privacy key, you limit the stationsthat can read your GPS position to those stations using thesame privacy key. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 5, Call privacy on/off.
You can send GPS position calls simultaneously to a range ofstations by group calling.
Before you can send a GPS position call, you need to:
• connect a GPS receiver and set the correct RS-232 and
baud rate settings (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
• set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channelcreation and editing).
GPS position call
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system for displaying
the geographical location of a station. The GPS receiver
picks up latitude and longitude coordinates from passing
satellites.
A GPS position call sends your global position to another
station.
If you want to make sure that only the station you are calling
receives your GPS position, use the transceiver’s call privacy
feature. By setting up a privacy key, you limit the stations
that can read your GPS position to those stations using the
same privacy key. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 5, Call privacy on/off.
You can send GPS position calls simultaneously to a range of
stations by group calling.
Before you can send a GPS position call, you need to:
• connect a GPS receiver and set the correct RS-232 and
baud rate settings (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
You hear your transceiver’scalling tones. Example of thedisplay:
208
5820
CALL
Tx
USBHI
185074
Send GPS info:
Within 20 seconds, the otherstation automaticallyacknowledges your call bysending a 4-beep tone revertivesignal (unless you sent a groupcall). You may hear a tuningtone first if this station has anautomatic tuning antenna.
7.
Was the callsuccessful?
Yes
Step 8.
No
Step 2.
If the call failed, try sending itagain. If the call repeatedlyfails, try another channel.
ActionNotes
To send a group call, change
Enter the address you
5.
6.
want to call (if different
to the one displayed)
numeral
button
To send the call, press
Call
or
F1
the last two digits to 00.
If the transceiver beeps when
you try to enter the address, the
channel has been set up with a
fixed address. Refer to the
You hear your transceiver’s
calling tones. Example of the
display:
Send GPS info:
USB
HI
208
CALL
Within 20 seconds, the other
station automatically
acknowledges your call by
sending a 4-beep tone revertive
signal (unless you sent a group
call). You may hear a tuning
tone first if this station has an
automatic tuning antenna.
Tx
185074
5820
Was the call
7.
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successful?
Yes
No
Step 8.
Step 2.
If the call failed, try sending it
again. If the call repeatedly
fails, try another channel.
Sending calls
Sending calls
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ActionNotes
8.
To restart scanning,press
Scan
Now that you have finished thecall, you want the transceiver tobe ready to detect the next callsent to you.
ActionNotes
Now that you have finished the
To restart scanning,
8.
press
Scan
call, you want the transceiver to
be ready to detect the next call
sent to you.
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Page call
A page call sends a text message. It allows you to leave amessage at another station.
The message can be up to 64 characters.You can:
• enter the message when you send the call
• prepare and store up to three canned messages ready for
sending (refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 7, Page call canned message setup).
If you want to make sure that only the station you are callingreceives your message, use the transceiver’s call privacyfeature. By setting up a privacy key, you limit the stationsthat can read your message to those stations using the sameprivacy key.
You can send page calls simultaneously to a range of stationsby group calling.
Before you can send a page call, you need to:
• decide whether you want to use a privacy key (refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 5,Call privacy on/off)
• decide whether you want to prepare the message in
advance. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 7, Page call canned message setup, forinformation about preparing and storing canned messages
• set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
• set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channelcreation and editing).
Page call
A page call sends a text message. It allows you to leave a
message at another station.
The message can be up to 64 characters.
You can:
• enter the message when you send the call
• prepare and store up to three canned messages ready for
sending (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference
manual, Chapter 7, Page call canned message setup).
If you want to make sure that only the station you are calling
receives your message, use the transceiver’s call privacy
feature. By setting up a privacy key, you limit the stations
that can read your message to those stations using the same
privacy key.
You can send page calls simultaneously to a range of stations
by group calling.
Before you can send a page call, you need to:
• decide whether you want to use a privacy key (refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 5,Call privacy on/off)
• decide whether you want to prepare the message in
advance. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver referencemanual, Chapter 7, Page call canned message setup, for
information about preparing and storing canned messages
• set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver