Codan 9323 instruction manual

HF SSB transceiver 9323
Part number 15-04073 Issue 1 i
HF SSB transceiver 9323
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.
1 About this user guide 2 Overview
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................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...........................................3-28
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
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call............................................................................... 4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26
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.
1 About this user guide 2 Overview
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................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...........................................3-28
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
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call............................................................................... 4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26
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Selective beacon call............................................................ 4-29
Status call .............................................................................4-32
Telcall...................................................................................4-39
Tone call...............................................................................4-46
Voice call .............................................................................4-48
5 Receiving calls
Receiving calls .......................................................................5-2
Reviewing calls held in memory.............................................5-7
Setting up to receive emergency selcalls.............................. 5-10
Receiving beacon calls......................................................... 5-11
6 Advanced features
RFDS and Telstra services .....................................................6-2
Selcall lockout......................................................................6-12
Using more than one control panel.......................................6-13
Operating the transceiver from a computer ..........................6-16
Index Figures
Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver............................... 2-7
Figure 2.2 Control panel of the control head.........................2-7
Figure 2.3 The microphone ...................................................2-8
Figure 2.4 The display......................................................... 2-12
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver..............................2-14
Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls....... 4-40
Specifications specific to transceiver type 9323
Channel capacity Up to 400 channels Frequency range Transmit: 2 to 26.5MHz
Receive: 250kHz to 30MHz Operating mode Single sideband (J3E; USB) Transmitted power 100 watts (PEP)
Selective beacon call............................................................ 4-29
Status call .............................................................................4-32
Telcall...................................................................................4-39
Tone call...............................................................................4-46
Voice call .............................................................................4-48
5 Receiving calls
Receiving calls .......................................................................5-2
Reviewing calls held in memory.............................................5-7
Setting up to receive emergency selcalls.............................. 5-10
Receiving beacon calls......................................................... 5-11
6 Advanced features
RFDS and Telstra services .....................................................6-2
Selcall lockout......................................................................6-12
Using more than one control panel.......................................6-13
Operating the transceiver from a computer ..........................6-16
Index Figures
Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver............................... 2-7
Figure 2.2 Control panel of the control head.........................2-7
Figure 2.3 The microphone ...................................................2-8
Figure 2.4 The display......................................................... 2-12
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver..............................2-14
Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls....... 4-40
Specifications specific to transceiver type 9323
Channel capacity Up to 400 channels Frequency range Transmit: 2 to 26.5MHz
Receive: 250kHz to 30MHz Operating mode Single sideband (J3E; USB) Transmitted power 100 watts (PEP)
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Options factory fitted in your transceiver
Code Description
C CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
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C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port. D Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems. I IPC-500—support for IPC-500. LD Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR. RC Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
control system. RDD RDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T). RFDS RFDS—send RFDS emergency call (Australia only). SEL Selcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
beacon call, status call and telcall. TP Tx Power Select—selectable transmit power level. TxD TxD—sets channel programming capability. U Upper Sideband—upper sideband on transmit frequencies.
Options factory fitted in your transceiver
Code Description
C CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
D Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems. I IPC-500—support for IPC-500. LD Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR. RC Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
RDD RDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T). RFDS RFDS—send RFDS emergency call (Australia only). SEL Selcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
TP Tx Power Select—selectable transmit power level. TxD TxD—sets channel programming capability. U Upper Sideband—upper sideband on transmit frequencies.
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C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.
I
control system.
beacon call, status call and telcall.
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HF SSB transceiver—9323
HF SSB transceiver—9323
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The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes.
The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes.
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HF SSB transceiver 9360
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HF SSB transceiver 9360
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.
1 About this user guide 2 Overview
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................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...........................................3-28
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
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call............................................................................... 4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26
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.
1 About this user guide 2 Overview
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................2-2
Transceiver controls...............................................................2-7
The display layout................................................................2-12
Transceiver rear panel..........................................................2-14
3 Using the transceiver
Types of calls .........................................................................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...........................................3-28
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
4 Sending calls
ALE call .................................................................................4-3
Emergency selcall...................................................................4-7
GPS beacon call ...................................................................4-12
GPS position call..................................................................4-16
Page call............................................................................... 4-20
Selcall...................................................................................4-26
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HF SSB transceiver—9360
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Selective beacon call............................................................ 4-29
Status call .............................................................................4-32
Telcall...................................................................................4-39
Tone call...............................................................................4-46
Voice call .............................................................................4-48
5 Receiving calls
Receiving calls .......................................................................5-2
Reviewing calls held in memory.............................................5-7
Setting up to receive emergency selcalls.............................. 5-10
Receiving beacon calls......................................................... 5-11
6 Advanced features
Selcall lockout......................................................................6-12
Using more than one control panel.......................................6-13
Operating the transceiver from a computer ..........................6-16
Index Figures
Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver............................... 2-7
Figure 2.2 Control panel of the control head.........................2-7
Figure 2.3 The microphone ...................................................2-8
Figure 2.4 The display......................................................... 2-12
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver..............................2-14
Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls....... 4-40
Specifications specific to transceiver type 9360
Channel capacity Up to 400 channels Frequency range Transmit: 2.25 to 30MHz
Receive: 250kHz to 30MHz Operating mode Single sideband (J3E; USB-LSB) Transmitted power 125 watts (PEP)
Selective beacon call............................................................ 4-29
Status call .............................................................................4-32
Telcall...................................................................................4-39
Tone call...............................................................................4-46
Voice call .............................................................................4-48
5 Receiving calls
Receiving calls .......................................................................5-2
Reviewing calls held in memory.............................................5-7
Setting up to receive emergency selcalls.............................. 5-10
Receiving beacon calls......................................................... 5-11
6 Advanced features
Selcall lockout......................................................................6-12
Using more than one control panel.......................................6-13
Operating the transceiver from a computer ..........................6-16
Index Figures
Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver............................... 2-7
Figure 2.2 Control panel of the control head.........................2-7
Figure 2.3 The microphone ...................................................2-8
Figure 2.4 The display......................................................... 2-12
Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver..............................2-14
Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls....... 4-40
Specifications specific to transceiver type 9360
Channel capacity Up to 400 channels Frequency range Transmit: 2.25 to 30MHz
Receive: 250kHz to 30MHz Operating mode Single sideband (J3E; USB-LSB) Transmitted power 125 watts (PEP)
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Options factory fitted in your transceiver
Code Description
ALE Automatic Link Establishment—support for 9300 ALE controller. C CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
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C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port. D Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems. ES Emergency Selcall—send and receive emergency selcall. I IPC-500—support for IPC-500. LD Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR. LU Lower/Upper Sideband—lower or upper sideband selectable for channel. RC Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
control system. RDD RDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T). SEL Selcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
beacon call, status call and telcall. SLO Selcall Lock Out—prevents sending selective call if channel busy (needs
S or St). TP Tx Power Select—selectable transmit power level. TxE TxE—sets channel programming capability.
Options factory fitted in your transceiver
Code Description
ALE Automatic Link Establishment—support for 9300 ALE controller. C CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s
D Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems. ES Emergency Selcall—send and receive emergency selcall. I IPC-500—support for IPC-500. LD Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR. LU Lower/Upper Sideband—lower or upper sideband selectable for channel. RC Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote
RDD RDD Telcall—telcall format for use with RDD bases (needs SEL or T). SEL Selcall: Full—send and receive selcall, group call, page call, selective
SLO Selcall Lock Out—prevents sending selective call if channel busy (needs
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C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port.
I
control system.
beacon call, status call and telcall.
S or St). TP Tx Power Select—selectable transmit power level. TxE TxE—sets channel programming capability.
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The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes.
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1 About this user guide
HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-1
1 About this user guide
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.
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.
HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-1
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Standards and icons
In this guide, Arial typeface is used for text shown on the transceiver display. For example:
If
no response
was displayed, send the call again.
Arial typeface in bold is used for the names of buttons, knobs and 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 that you need to operate (the
On/Off
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.
Call
the microphone button that you need to operate (the
Call
button in this example). The solid area in the picture of the microphone on the left shows 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...
µV Microvolt. BER Bit Error Rate. A Ampere. AC Alternating Current. ALE Automatic Link Establishment. AM Amplitude Modulation. Baud Binary transfer rate. Call memory a list containing details of the last ten calls
you have received. CICS Computer Interface Command Set. D Depth. dB Decibel. DC Direct Current. EPROM
EEPROM BBPROM SEEPROM
types of Programmable Read-Only
Memory.
GPS Global Positioning System. H Height. HF High Frequency. kg Kilogram. kHz Kilohertz. L/S Loudspeaker. LCD Liquid Crystal Display. LSB Lower Sideband. LU Lower/Upper sideband selectable. MHz Megahertz.
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This term... Means...
µV Microvolt. BER Bit Error Rate. A Ampere. AC Alternating Current. ALE Automatic Link Establishment. AM Amplitude Modulation. Baud Binary transfer rate. Call memory a list containing details of the last ten calls
you have received. CICS Computer Interface Command Set. D Depth. dB Decibel. DC Direct Current. EPROM
EEPROM BBPROM SEEPROM
GPS Global Positioning System. H Height. HF High Frequency. kg Kilogram. kHz Kilohertz. L/S Loudspeaker. LCD Liquid Crystal Display. LSB Lower Sideband. LU Lower/Upper sideband selectable. MHz Megahertz.
HF SSB transceiver user guide 1-3
types of Programmable Read-Only
Memory.
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This term... Means...
mm Millimetre. PA Power Amplifier. PCB Printed Circuit Board. PIN Personal Identification Number. PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network. PTT button
Press-To-Talk button. RAM Random Access Memory. RDD Radphone Direct Dial. Receive-only
channel
a channel that allows you to receive calls
but not send calls. Revertive signal an acknowledgment signal automatically
transmitted from a station receiving a call. RF Radio Frequency. RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service. Rx Receive. Scan table a list of channels used when scanning for
incoming calls. Selcall the simplest type of selective call. Selective call a 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. SSB Single Sideband transmission format. SWR Standing Wave Ratio. Transceiver ID a factory set 16-character alphanumeric
code that uniquely identifies your
transceiver. Transmit channel a channel that allows you to receive and
send calls.
This term... Means...
mm Millimetre. PA Power Amplifier. PCB Printed Circuit Board. PIN Personal Identification Number. PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network.
Press-To-Talk button.
PTT button RAM Random Access Memory. RDD Radphone Direct Dial. Receive-only
channel Revertive signal an acknowledgment signal automatically
RF Radio Frequency. RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service. Rx Receive. Scan table a list of channels used when scanning for
Selcall the simplest type of selective call. Selective call a call to a specific station using the
SSB Single Sideband transmission format. SWR Standing Wave Ratio. Transceiver ID a 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 channel a channel that allows you to receive and
send calls.
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This term... Means...
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This term... Means...
Two-frequency simplex
a channel that has different transmit and
receive frequencies but does not allow
simultaneous transmit and receive. Tx Transmit. TXE Transmit Enabled—allows you to set up
new transmit frequencies. USB Upper Sideband. V Volt. W Width.
Other documents
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 ALE controller 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.
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Other documents
Two-frequency simplex
Tx Transmit. TXE Transmit Enabled—allows you to set up
USB Upper Sideband. V Volt. W Width.
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 ALE controller 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 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) panel 4.00.
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) panel 4.00.
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Overview
Overview
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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.
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 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.
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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Overview
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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.
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)
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GPS (where fitted)
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
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 transceiver reference 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 transceiver reference manual, Chapter 2, Installation.
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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 View All 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 transceiver reference 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 View All 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 transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
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Transceiver controls
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Transceiver controls
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/Off Mode
Tune
USB/LSB
F2F1
Volume
93XX SSB Transceiver
CODAN
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/Off Mode
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/Off Mode
1
14
13
12
CODAN
USB/LSB
Emgcy
Call
On/Off
On/Off Mode
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
HF SSB transceiver user guide 2-7
98
Control panel of the control head
Overview
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Scan
8
CODAN
10
7
14
5
4 6
18
10
17
15
16
19
To control head
or transceiver
20
Mute
9
Enter R'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 panel Microphone Function
1.
On/Off
The


button switches the transceiver
on or off.
2.
The display shows information about the current operation of the transceiver.
3.
Mode
The


button changes the operating
mode of the transceiver.
19
CODAN
14
4 6
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 panel Microphone Function
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 panel Microphone Function
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Control panel Microphone Function
4.
Select
Chan
1
4
Chan
The


knob on the control panel and the channel buttons on the microphone change the channel when you are in Channel mode (the normal operating mode).
The


knob is also used with the


knob to enter message or channel
comment. You rotate the


knob to select each character. To input numbers you can also use the buttons on the microphone.
5.
F2
5
F2
The
 button performs different functions
depending on the transceiver’s operating mode. The bottom right position of the transceiver display shows the current function.
6.
Volume
Vol
3
6
Vol
The


knob on the control panel and the volume buttons on the microphone change the loudspeaker volume when you are in Channel mode.
The


knob is also used with the


knob to enter message or channel
comment. You rotate the


knob to move the cursor to where you want to enter the next character.
7.
Tune
Tune
7
The


button tunes the antenna for auto
tuners and antenna systems.
8.
Voice
Mute
The
 
 
button removes normal background noise when there is no audio signal. When voice mute is selected, the indicator 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 panel Microphone Function
9.
S'Call
Mute
The
 
 
button removes normal background noise until a selcall is received. When selcall mute is selected, the indicator at the top left of the button is on.
10.
Scan
Scan
8
The


button starts and stops the transceiver scanning selected channels for incoming calls.
11.
Emgcy
Call
The
 
 
button sends an emergency selcall depending on how you set up the transceiver.
12.
The microphone socket.
13.
USB/LSB
The


button selects upper or lower sideband (USB or LSB). The display indicates the selected sideband.
14.
F1
F1
2
The
 button performs different functions
depending on the transceiver’s operating mode. The bottom left position of the transceiver display shows the current function.
15.
Mute
9
The


button silences the transceiver 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.
Control panel Microphone Function
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 panel Microphone Function
Overview
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Control panel Microphone Function
16.
Enter R'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 to establish if communication is possible with another 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 part of 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 the transceiver is doing.
For a list of display messages, refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 10, Display messages.
10
23
USB HI
CALL
Tx
422
2100
.
4
6795
Pwr
Base station
8
1
11
Figure 2.4
The display
Part of Display Function
1.

Indicates whether USB, LSB or AM is selected for the displayed channel.
2.
Base station
Shows the channel comment that describes what the channel is used for.
3.
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.
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 Display Function
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 Display Function
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Part of Display Function
4.
2100
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).
5.

Indicates the current function of the
 button on
the front panel.
6.
Indicates the signal strength of the signal being transmitted or received.
7.
Tx/Rx
Indicates whether the transceiver is currently transmitting (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 channel is a transmit channel,

is displayed to show that
pressing the
 button will send a call.
10.
.
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).
11.

Indicates whether HI (high) or LO (low) power is selected.
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 93xx Serial No.
2 813 76459
RS232
Ext Alarm
Figure 2.5
Rear panel of the transceiver
Item Description
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
2 813 76459
Figure 2.5
Rear panel of the transceiver
L/S
RS232
12V
Type 93xx Serial No.
Remote Control
CODAN
Ext Alarm
Australia
GP
Item Description
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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Item Description
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.
Item Description
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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Overview
Overview
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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.
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 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 type Description
ALE call An 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
An emergency selcall is a simple and automatic way of selectively calling any station in an emergency.
GPS beacon call
A GPS beacon call obtains the Global Positioning System (GPS) location of another station.
GPS position call
A GPS position call sends your Global Positioning System (GPS) location to another station.
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 type Description
ALE call An 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 type Description
Group call A group call simultaneously calls a range of
stations. Group calls can be GPS position calls, page calls or selcalls.
Page call A page call sends a text message. It allows you
to leave a message at another station.
Status call A 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.
Selcall A 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
A selective beacon call is used to determine manually the best channel to use before calling a station to talk or send information.
Telcall A telcall allows you to use your transceiver to
send a telephone call.
Tone call (fitted as standard)
A tone call allows you to call a station that is capable of recognising your two-tone calling signal.
Voice call (fitted as standard)
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.
Call type Description
Group call A group call simultaneously calls a range of
stations. Group calls can be GPS position calls, page calls or selcalls.
Page call A page call sends a text message. It allows you
to leave a message at another station.
Status call A 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.
Selcall A 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
Telcall A 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 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:
Action Notes
1.
Press
On/Off
The power up messages are shown briefly.
If no PIN needs to be entered, the display shows the currently selected channel:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
Is the transceiver asking you 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:
Action Notes
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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Action Notes
2.
Enter your PIN
numeral
button
You can enter your PIN using the
Select
and
Volume
knobs.
3.
Press
Enter R'call
Example of the display:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
If the PIN is incorrect, the transceiver automatically switches off. Start the procedure again.
4.
You are now ready to 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
Action Notes
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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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:
Action Notes
1.
Rotate
Volume
As you adjust the volume, any muting selected momentarily switches off.
The transceiver beeps at the minimum and maximum volume settings.
Adjusting the volume
To adjust the volume of the loudspeaker:
Action Notes
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
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Selecting channels
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).
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 of channels set up in the transceiver.
To select a channel by viewing the list of channels:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, rotate
Select
until you see the channel you want.
The transceiver always starts up in Channel mode.
For example, if you want channel 149, scroll through the list until the display looks like this:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
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:
Action Notes
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
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Selecting a channel by recalling its channel 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:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, press
Enter R'call
The transceiver always starts up in Channel mode. Example of the display:
USB HI
PROG
Rx.
158
4010
ENTER
Recall Chan:
2.
Enter the number of the channel you want
numeral
button
Enter up to four digits.
3.
Press
Enter R'call
Example of the display for channel number 149:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
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.
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:
Action Notes
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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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 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:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, press
Enter R'call
The transceiver always starts up in Channel mode. Example of the display:
USB HI
PROG
Rx.
158
4010
ENTER
Recall Chan:
2.
Enter the kHz frequency to one decimal place
numeral
button
Enter a 5-digit or 6-digit number. For example, to select the channel on 2040kHz, enter the number 20400.
158
EXIT
Rx.
USB HI
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:
Action Notes
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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Action Notes
3.
Press
Enter R'call
For 2040kHz, the display looks like this:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
If you enter the frequency of a channel that does not exist, the transceiver beeps and selects the channel with the next higher frequency.
Action Notes
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 between 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 Channel Options 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.
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.
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 Channel Options 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:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, make sure that the transceiver is not scanning.
See Scanning for incoming calls on page 3-23.
2.
To switch between the available USB/LSB/AM settings for the current channel, press
USB/LSB
The left of the display indicates the selected setting:
USB, LSB
or AM.
To change the USB/LSB/AM setting:
Action Notes
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 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
Tune
button 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:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, select the channel you want to use.
Example of the display:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
2.
Press and hold down
Tune
while you manually adjust the antenna tuner.
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:
Action Notes
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 automatic antenna tuner.
The transceiver tells you the status of tuning by a message on the display and by a series of beeps.
Message Beeps Meaning
Not Tuned
(displayed for two seconds)
Two loud low beeps
Antenna not yet tuned.
Tune Fail
Two loud low beeps
Unable to tune antenna.
Tune Pass
Two soft high beeps
Antenna tuned OK.
Tuner Fault
(displayed for 10 seconds)
Two loud low beeps
Failed to tune the antenna after two minutes.
Tuning
Two soft high beeps every second
Tuning the antenna now.
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.
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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:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, select the channel you want to use and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
Example of the display:
149
2040
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Geneva Switzerland
Pwr
2.
Press
Tune
During tuning, the transceiver beeps every second. Tuning takes a few seconds to complete.
3.
Check the result of tuning from the table above.
Read the message on the top line of the display and listen to the type of beep.
1.
2.
3.
To tune the antenna if you have an automatic antenna tuner:
Action Notes
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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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 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
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 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.
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 release 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 an excessive period. If you want to change this time limit, refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, PTT transmit 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, PTT transmit 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 do not hear unwanted background noise on the channel until you receive 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. Voice mute 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 red indicator at the top left of the button is on when voice mute is selected.
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 channel momentarily 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 you expect to receive selcalls. Selcall mute silences the transceiver 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 when selcall 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 off 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.
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 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 Using Clarifier mode on page 3-30.
View Channel Options mode allows you to see the option settings set up for each channel. See Using View Channel Options 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 View All 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 Using Clarifier mode on page 3-30.
View Channel Options mode allows you to see the option settings set up for each channel. See Using View Channel Options 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 View All 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 it on.
To change the operating mode:
Action Notes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display for the mode you want.
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:
158
4010
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Fleet channel
Pwr
Example of Clarifier mode display:
USB HI
CALL
158
4010
+--
CLARIFIER
Pwr
Example of Channel Options mode display:
S2 Id: 185074 T–
Ch:158 U P
CHANNEL OPTIONS
Tx 4,010 Rx 4,010
The transceiver starts in Channel mode when you switch it on.
To change the operating mode:
Action Notes
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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Action Notes
1. (cont.)
Example of Free-Tune Receiver mode display:
USB HI
Rx.
4,010.00
Free Tune Receiver
Example of Setup mode display:
EXIT
SETUP MENU
1- Scan-
2–Call
ENTER
3–Config
4–More
1/2
Example of View All Settings mode display:
EXIT
Option TxE No of Channels: 121
NEXT
Sel
1. (cont.)
Action Notes
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 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
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Scan table creation.
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, Chapter 8, Scan table automatic scanning start).
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. You pause scanning by rotating the
Select
knob on 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.
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
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Scan table creation.
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, Chapter 8, 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 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:
Action Notes
1.
Press
Scan
Example of the display:
EXIT
PROGRAM
Press SCAN to Scan
Scan Table: 1
2.
To select one of the three scan tables, rotate
Select
Select scan table 1, 2 or 3.
3.
To start the transceiver scanning using this scan table, press
Scan
After tuning, the display cycles through 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:
Action Notes
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
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scanning using this scan table, press
Scan
through the channels.
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Action Notes
4.
To stop the transceiver scanning, press
Scan
You can also stop scanning by pressing
PTT
or
Scan
8
Action Notes
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:
Action Notes
1.
Press
Scan
8
The display cycles through the channels.
2.
To stop the transceiver scanning, press
Scan
You can also stop scanning by pressing
PTT
or
Scan
8
Starting the scan using the last scan table used
To start scanning the last scan table used:
Action Notes
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 transmit to a transceiver sited close to you.
To change transmitter power:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, make sure that the transceiver is not scanning.
See Scanning for incoming calls on page 3-23.
2.
To switch between high and low transmitter power, press
F2
The left of the display indicates the selected power setting:
HI
(high, as in this example) or
LO
(low):
158
4010
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
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:
Action Notes
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:
Action Notes
1.
Press and hold down
On/Off
then rotate
Volume
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase brightness or anticlockwise to decrease brightness.
2.
When the brightness is correct, release
On/Off
The transceiver does not switch off if you have adjusted the brightness.
Setup mode also has a procedure for adjusting brightness (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 6, Display brightness).
Adjusting the display brightness
You can adjust the display brightness at any time. To adjust the brightness of the display:
Action Notes
Press and hold down
1.
2.
On/Off
then rotate
Volume
When the brightness is correct, release
On/Off
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase brightness or anticlockwise to decrease brightness.
The transceiver does not switch off if you have adjusted the brightness.
Setup mode also has a procedure for adjusting brightness (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 6, Display brightness).
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Adjusting the display contrast
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Adjusting the display contrast
You can adjust the display contrast at any time. To adjust the contrast of the display:
Action Notes
1.
Press and hold down
On/Off
then rotate
Select
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase contrast or anticlockwise to decrease contrast.
2.
When the contrast is correct, release
On/Off
The transceiver does not switch off if you have adjusted the contrast.
Setup mode also has a procedure for adjusting contrast (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 6, Display contrast).
You can adjust the display contrast at any time. To adjust the contrast of the display:
Action Notes
Press and hold down
1.
2.
On/Off
then rotate
Select
When the contrast is correct, release
On/Off
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Rotate the knob clockwise to increase contrast or anticlockwise to decrease contrast.
The transceiver does not switch off if you have adjusted the contrast.
Setup mode also has a procedure for adjusting contrast (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 6, Display contrast).
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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
Select
knob. This knob is 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 in force. If you then change to another channel, the adjustment is reset to the centre value.
To use the clarifier:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, press
Mode
Example of the display (for five seconds):
USB HI
CALL
158
4010
+--
CLARIFIER
Pwr
which will then change to:
USB HI
CALL
158
4010
+--
Fleet channel
Pwr
2.
To make the voice sound clearer, rotate
Select
The transceiver beeps at the minimum and maximum settings.
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:
Action Notes
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 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...
U Upper sideband. L Lower sideband. LU Lower or upper sideband selectable. NP Not Protected. You can edit or delete this
channel.
P Protected. Apart from changing the
channel comment, you cannot edit or
delete this channel. S– You cannot send selcalls on this channel. S1 Channel uses selcall group 1 settings. S2 Channel uses selcall group 2 settings. S3 Channel uses selcall group 3 settings. S4 Channel uses selcall group 4 settings. S5 Channel uses selcall group 5 settings. T You cannot send tone calls on this
channel. T1 Channel uses tone group 1 frequencies. T2 Channel uses tone group 2 frequencies. T3 Channel uses tone group 3 frequencies. T4 Channel 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...
U Upper sideband. L Lower sideband. LU Lower or upper sideband selectable. NP Not Protected. You can edit or delete this
channel. P Protected. Apart from changing the
channel comment, you cannot edit or
delete this channel. S– You cannot send selcalls on this channel. S1 Channel uses selcall group 1 settings. S2 Channel uses selcall group 2 settings. S3 Channel uses selcall group 3 settings. S4 Channel uses selcall group 4 settings. S5 Channel uses selcall group 5 settings. T– You cannot send tone calls on this
channel. T1 Channel uses tone group 1 frequencies. T2 Channel uses tone group 2 frequencies. T3 Channel uses tone group 3 frequencies. T4 Channel uses tone group 4 frequencies.
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To view channel settings:
Action Notes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display for View Channel Options mode.
Example of the display:
S2 Id: 185074 T–
Ch:158 U P
CHANNEL OPTIONS
Tx 4,010 Rx 4,010
The settings for the current channel are displayed.
2.
To view the settings for a different channel, rotate
Select
If you do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds, the transceiver automatically returns to Channel mode.
3.
To return to Channel mode, repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display for Channel mode.
Example of the display:
158
4010
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Fleet channel
Pwr
1.
2.
To view channel settings:
Action Notes
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
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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
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Using Free-Tune Receiver mode
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:
Action Notes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display for Free-Tune Receiver mode.
Example of the display:
USB HI
Rx.
4,010.00
Free Tune Receiver
The display shows the frequency of the current channel.
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:
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Action Notes
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.
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Action Notes
2.
To tune the antenna, press
Tune
See Tuning the antenna on page 3-14 for details on antenna tuning.
While you remain in Free-Tune Receiver mode, you do not need to tune the antenna.
3.
To move the cursor to a digit you want to change, press
F1
to move left, or
F2
to move right.
The cursor is the small line under one of the digits of the frequency.
4.
To change a digit, rotate
Select
Repeat steps 3–4 to complete 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.
2.
3.
Action Notes
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
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Entering a receive frequency
To directly enter a receive frequency using the microphone:
Action Notes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display for Free-Tune Receiver mode.
Example of the display:
USB HI
Rx.
4,010.00
Free Tune Receiver
The display shows the frequency of the current channel.
2.
Press
Enter R'call
Example of the display:
USB HI
Rx.
Free Tune Receiver
PROG
ENTER
4,010.00
3.
Enter the kHz frequency to two decimal places
numeral
button
For example, to enter 3920kHz, enter 392000.
To directly enter a receive frequency using the microphone:
Action Notes
Repeatedly press
1.
2.
until you see the display for Free-Tune Receiver mode.
Press
Mode
Enter R'call
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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
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frequency to two decimal places
numeral
button
enter 392000.
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Action Notes
4.
To return to Free-Tune Receiver mode
Enter R'call
To return to Channel mode, repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display for Channel mode. The frequency is reset to the original value.
4.
Action Notes
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.
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Using View All Settings mode
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Using View All Settings mode
View All Settings mode allows you to view the settings that control transceiver operation.
You can view the following information (the items displayed depend on which transceiver options are fitted in your transceiver):
number of channels set up in the transceiver and enabled
options
time and date
transceiver software issue
control panel (front panel) software issue
your transceiver ID (identification code)
automatic scanning, selcall mute, 4-digit address
compatible
selcall groups S1–S5 holding your address
address of station to call in an emergency selcall
emergency selcall transmit channels
emergency selcall receive
99-beacon, telcall, selcall lockout
tone call groups T1–T4
recall by frequency, beep loudness
PTT timeout, PTT beeps
RS-232 mode, RS-232 baud, GPS timeout
antenna band/channel, RF gain
PA frequency range (your transceiver’s transmitting
frequency range).
View All Settings mode allows you to view the settings that control transceiver operation.
You can view the following information (the items displayed depend on which transceiver options are fitted in your transceiver):
number of channels set up in the transceiver and enabled
options
time and date
transceiver software issue
control panel (front panel) software issue
your transceiver ID (identification code)
automatic scanning, selcall mute, 4-digit address
compatible
selcall groups S1–S5 holding your address
address of station to call in an emergency selcall
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emergency selcall transmit channels
emergency selcall receive
99-beacon, telcall, selcall lockout
tone call groups T1–T4
recall by frequency, beep loudness
PTT timeout, PTT beeps
RS-232 mode, RS-232 baud, GPS timeout
antenna band/channel, RF gain
PA frequency range (your transceiver’s transmitting
frequency range).
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If you want to change some of these settings, refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 4, Using Setup mode procedures.
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:
Action Notes
1.
Repeatedly press
Mode
until you see the display for View All Settings mode.
Example of the display:
EXIT
Option TxE No of Channels: 121
NEXT
Sel
2.
To view more transceiver settings, rotate
Select
If you do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds, the transceiver automatically returns to Channel mode.
3.
To return to Channel mode, press
Mode
Example of the display:
158
4010
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Fleet channel
Pwr
1.
If you want to change some of these settings, refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 4, Using Setup mode procedures.
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:
Action Notes
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
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Customising your transceiver
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.
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
on more than one frequency (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Scan table creation).
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
on more than one frequency (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Scan table creation).
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Using the transceiver
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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 reference manual, 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 transceiver reference 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).
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 reference manual, 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 transceiver reference 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
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Handling telcalls
If your transceiver is fitted for sending telcalls, you should:
set up a selcall group for use in telcalling (refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
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).
Using the transceiver
If your transceiver is fitted for sending telcalls, you should:
set up a selcall group for use in telcalling (refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
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 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.
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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Messages like
No calls available
are displayed if the type of 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 need to...
The displays in this chapter show examples of channel and frequency numbers. You must use numbers appropriate for your 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 need to...
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
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ALE call
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, ALE alphanumeric 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 user guide (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, ALE alphanumeric 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 user guide (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
reference manual, Chapter 11, Connecting ancillary equipment)
make sure that the station you are calling is also set up
for ALE calling
set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up your alphanumeric address if you intend to call an
alphanumeric address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 5, ALE alphanumeric address setup)
set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing)
set up a scan table for ALE call scanning (refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Scan table creation).
To send an ALE call:
Action Notes
1.
Normally the transceiver will be in ALE Scan mode.
Example of the display when in ALE Scan mode:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
ALE Scan
TYPE
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
reference manual, Chapter 11, Connecting ancillary equipment)
make sure that the station you are calling is also set up
for ALE calling
set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up your alphanumeric address if you intend to call an
alphanumeric address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 5, ALE alphanumeric address setup)
set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing)
set up a scan table for ALE call scanning (refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Scan table creation).
To send an ALE call:
Action Notes
Normally the
1.
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transceiver will be in ALE Scan mode.
Example of the display when in ALE Scan mode:
ALE Scan
USB HI
CALL
208
Rx.
5820
TYPE
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Action Notes
2.
To exit ALE scan mode, press
Call
Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
ALE :
TYPE
185074_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
3.
Enter the address you want to call (if different to the one displayed)
numeral
button
Enter up to 15 characters or digits, from left to right.
If the transceiver beeps when you try to enter the address, the channel has been set up with a fixed numeric address. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
4.
To send the call, press
Call
or
F1
You hear your transceiver’s calling tones. Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Tx
USB HI
185074
ALE calling:
When the ALE controller has established the best channel to use, the display looks like this:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
185074
Link Established:
Action Notes
Example of the display:
To exit ALE scan
2.
3.
mode, press
Call
Enter the address you want to call (if different to the one displayed)
numeral
button
ALE :
185074_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
USB HI
208
CALL
The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
Enter up to 15 characters or digits, from left to right.
If the transceiver beeps when you try to enter the address, the channel has been set up with a fixed numeric address. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
Rx.
5820
TYPE
You hear your transceiver’s
To send the call, press
4.
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Call
or
F1
calling tones. Example of the display:
ALE calling:
USB HI
208
CALL
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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Sending calls
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Action Notes
5.
Wait for the operator of the other station to return your call.
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.
6.
To restart ALE scanning, press
Scan
8
Now that you have finished the call, you want the transceiver to be ready to detect the next call sent to you.
Action Notes
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 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.
Before you can send an emergency selcall, you need to:
set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up the address to call and up to four emergency
channels to be used (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 6, Emergency Selcall transmit setup)
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
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up the address to call and up to four emergency
channels to be used (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 6, Emergency Selcall transmit setup)
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 preset emergency channels. If no emergency channels have been set up, the call is sent on the current channel.
Action Notes
1.
Press and hold down for two seconds
Emgcy
Call
You hear beeping. The channel changes to the first emergency channel (if emergency channels have been set up):
211
4920
Rx.
USB HI
Select Emgcy channel
After the two seconds, antenna tuning starts followed by the transceiver’s calling tones:
211
4920
Tx
USB HI
Emgcy calling:
155054
The transceiver waits 10 seconds and repeats the call on the next preset emergency channel:
215
2470
USB HI
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.
Action Notes
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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Action Notes
2.
To start talking after hearing the revertive signal, press
PTT
The other station responds by sending a siren-like revertive signal. You may hear a tuning tone first if the other station has an automatic tuning antenna.
Pressing the
PTT
button stops the calling process and further channel changing.
Action Notes
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 of sending an emergency selcall.
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, press and release
Emgcy
Call
The speed of beeping slows. You have 30 seconds to select a channel before the transceiver reverts to Channel mode. Example of the display:
211
4920
Rx.
USB HI
Select Emgcy channel
RECALL
If you want to stop the call, press
PTT
2.
If you want to select a channel, rotate
Select
Continue
Step 5.
Example of the display:
211
4920
Rx.
USB HI
Select Emgcy channel
RECALL
If you want to recall a channel, press
Enter R'call
Example of the display:
USB HI
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.
Action Notes
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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Action Notes
3.
Enter the channel number
numeral
button
4.
Press
Enter R'call
Example of the display for channel 145:
145
6780
Rx.
USB HI
Select Emgcy channel
RECALL
5.
Press and hold down for two seconds
Emgcy
Call
You hear your transceiver’s calling tones. Example of the display:
145
6780
Tx
USB HI
Emgcy calling:
155054
6.
To start talking after hearing the revertive signal, press
PTT
The other station responds by sending a siren-like revertive signal. You may hear a tuning tone first if the other station has an automatic tuning antenna.
Action Notes
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
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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
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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 reference manual, Chapter 5, Call privacy on/off)
set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation 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 reference manual, Chapter 5, Call privacy on/off)
set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing).
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To send a GPS beacon call:
Action Notes
1.
In Channel mode, select one of the frequencies scanned by the other station.
2.
Wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
Temporarily switch off any muting so that you can hear activity on the channel.
3.
Press
F1
The display shows the last type of call made:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Selcall:
TYPE
185074
The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
4.
Repeatedly press
F2
until you see
GPS
beacon
displayed on
the top line.
Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
GPS beacon:
TYPE
185074
To send a GPS beacon call:
Action Notes
In Channel mode, select
1.
2.
3.
one of the frequencies scanned by the other station.
Wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
Press
F1
Temporarily switch off any muting so that you can hear activity on the channel.
The display shows the last type of call made:
185074
Selcall:
USB HI
CALL
208
Rx.
5820
TYPE
The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
Repeatedly press
4.
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GPS
until you see
beacon
the top line.
displayed on
F2
Example of the display:
GPS beacon:
USB HI
CALL
208
Rx.
5820
185074
TYPE
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Action Notes
5.
Enter the address you want to call (if different to the one displayed)
numeral
button
If the transceiver beeps when you try to enter the address, the channel has been set up with a fixed address. Refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
6.
To send the call, press
Call
or
F1
You hear your transceiver’s calling tones. Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Tx
USB HI
185074
GPS beacon:
While your transceiver waits for call acknowledgment, the display looks like this:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Awaiting response
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:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
No response
Action Notes
If the transceiver beeps when
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
you try to enter the address, the channel has been set up with a fixed address. Refer to the
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
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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Action Notes
7.
Was the call successful?
Yes
Step 8.
No
Step 1.
If
No response
was displayed, try sending the call again. If the call repeatedly fails, try another channel.
If
No remote GPS
was displayed, the call failed because the other station has no GPS receiver connected or no GPS information.
8.
To restart scanning, press
Scan
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.
Action Notes
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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Sending calls
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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 reference manual, 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
reference manual, Chapter 11, Connecting ancillary equipment)
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
decide whether you want to use a privacy key (refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 5, Call privacy on/off)
set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation 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 reference manual, 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
reference manual, Chapter 11, Connecting ancillary equipment)
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
decide whether you want to use a privacy key (refer to
the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 5, Call privacy on/off)
set up your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing).
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Sending calls
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To send a GPS position call:
Action Notes
1.
To find a good channel to use, send selective beacon calls on the frequencies scanned by the other station.
See Selective beacon call on page 4-29.
2.
In Channel mode, select the best channel and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
3.
Press
F1
The display shows the last type of call made:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Selcall:
TYPE
185074
The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
4.
Repeatedly press
F2
until you see
Send
GPS info
displayed on
the top line.
Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Send GPS info:
TYPE
185074
To send a GPS position call:
Action Notes
To find a good channel
1.
2.
3.
to use, send selective beacon calls on the frequencies scanned by the other station.
In Channel mode, select the best channel and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
Press
F1
See Selective beacon call on page 4-29.
The display shows the last type of call made:
185074
Selcall:
USB HI
CALL
208
Rx.
5820
TYPE
The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
Repeatedly press
4.
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Send
until you see
GPS info
the top line.
displayed on
F2
Example of the display:
Send GPS info:
USB HI
CALL
208
Rx.
5820
185074
TYPE
Sending calls
Sending calls
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Action Notes
5.
Enter the address you want to call (if different to the one displayed)
numeral
button
To send a group call, change 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
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
6.
To send the call, press
Call
or
F1
You hear your transceiver’s calling tones. Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Tx
USB HI
185074
Send GPS info:
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.
7.
Was the call successful?
Yes
Step 8.
No
Step 2.
If the call failed, try sending it again. If the call repeatedly fails, try another channel.
Action Notes
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
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
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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Action Notes
8.
To restart scanning, press
Scan
Now that you have finished the call, you want the transceiver to be ready to detect the next call sent to you.
Action Notes
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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Sending calls
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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 reference manual, 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
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation 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 reference manual, 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
reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
set up a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB
transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing).
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Sending calls
Sending calls
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To send a page call:
Action Notes
1.
To find a good channel to use, send selective beacon calls on the frequencies scanned by the other station.
See Selective beacon call on page 4-29.
2.
In Channel mode, select the best channel and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
3.
Press
F1
Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Selcall:
TYPE
185074
The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
4.
Repeatedly press
F2
until you see
Page call
displayed on the top line.
Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Page call:
TYPE
185074
To send a page call:
Action Notes
To find a good channel
1.
2.
3.
to use, send selective beacon calls on the frequencies scanned by the other station.
In Channel mode, select the best channel and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
Press
F1
See Selective beacon call on page 4-29.
Example of the display:
185074
Selcall:
USB HI
CALL
208
Rx.
5820
TYPE
The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
Repeatedly press
4.
HF SSB transceiver user guide 4-21
F2
Page call
until you see displayed on the top line.
Example of the display:
Page call:
USB HI
CALL
208
Rx.
5820
185074
TYPE
Sending calls
Call
Sending calls
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Action Notes
5.
Enter the address you want to call (if different to the one displayed)
numeral
button
To send a group call, change 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
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
6.
Press
Call
or
F1
The display shows the last message you sent, for example, canned message 2:
CALL
EDIT
185074
Enter page message
Please call me
Page call: 2
Rx.
7.
To select a different canned message, rotate
Select
Example of canned message 3:
CALL
EDIT
185074
Enter page message
Leaving base 4PM
Page call: 3
Rx.
Action Notes
To send a group call, change
Enter the address you
5.
6.
want to call (if different to the one displayed)
numeral
button
Press
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
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
The display shows the last message you sent, for example, canned message 2:
185074
Page call: 2 Please call me Enter page message CALL
Rx.
EDIT
Example of canned message 3:
To select a different
7.
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canned message, rotate
Select
185074
Page call: 3 Leaving base 4PM Enter page message
CALL
Rx.
EDIT
Sending calls
Sending calls
HF SSB transceiver user guide 4-23
Action Notes
8.
If you want to edit the displayed message or enter a new message, press
F2
then select each character using
Select
and move between characters using
Volume
Example of the display:
CALL
Page call: 3
185074
Enter page message
L eaving base 4PM
CLEAR
Rx.
To clear existing text, press
F2
Enter up to 64 characters. To scroll any hidden part of the
message into view, rotate
Volume
Changes to a canned message are only valid for this call.
9.
To send the call, press
Call
or
F1
You hear your transceiver’s calling tones. Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
USB HI
Paging:
185074
Tx
Action Notes
Example of the display:
If you want to edit the
8.
displayed message or enter a new message, press
F2
then select each character using
Select
and move between characters using
Volume
185074
F2
CLEAR
Page call: 3
L eaving base 4PM
Enter page message CALL
To clear existing text, press
Enter up to 64 characters. To scroll any hidden part of the
message into view, rotate
Rx.
Volume
Changes to a canned message are only valid for this call.
You hear your transceiver’s
To send the call, press
9.
HF SSB transceiver user guide 4-23
Call
or
F1
calling tones. Example of the display:
Paging:
USB HI
CALL
208
Tx
185074
5820
Sending calls
Sending calls
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Action Notes
9. (cont.)
While your transceiver waits 20 seconds for call acknowledgment, the display looks like this:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Awaiting response
If the call was successful, the display looks like this for three seconds:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Page Call succeeded
If the call was unsuccessful, the display looks like this for three seconds:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
No response
10.
Was the call successful?
Yes
Step 11.
No
Step 2.
If the call failed, try sending it again. If the call repeatedly fails, try another channel.
9. (cont.)
Action Notes
While your transceiver waits 20 seconds for call acknowledgment, the display looks like this:
Awaiting response
USB HI
CALL
If the call was successful, the display looks like this for three seconds:
Page Call succeeded
USB HI
CALL
If the call was unsuccessful, the display looks like this for three seconds:
208
Rx.
208
Rx.
5820
5820
No response
USB HI
208
CALL
Was the call
10.
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successful? Yes
No
Step 11. Step 2.
If the call failed, try sending it again. If the call repeatedly fails, try another channel.
Rx.
5820
11.
Sending calls
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Action Notes
11.
To restart scanning, press
Scan
8
Now that you have finished the call, you want the transceiver to be ready to detect the next call sent to you.
Action Notes
Now that you have finished the
To restart scanning, press
Scan
8
call, you want the transceiver to be ready to detect the next call sent to you.
Sending calls
HF SSB transceiver user guide 4-25
Sending calls
Sending calls
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Selcall
A selcall is the basic type of selective call. You can send selcalls simultaneously to a range of stations by
group calling.
Before you can send a selcall, you need to set up:
your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference
manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing)
To send a selcall:
Action Notes
1.
To find a good channel to use, send selective beacon calls on the frequencies scanned by the other station.
See Selective beacon call on page 4-29.
2.
In Channel mode, select the best channel and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
Selcall
A selcall is the basic type of selective call. You can send selcalls simultaneously to a range of stations by
group calling.
Before you can send a selcall, you need to set up:
your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference
manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup)
a channel for selcalling (refer to the HF SSB transceiver
reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing)
To send a selcall:
Action Notes
To find a good channel
1.
to use, send selective beacon calls on the frequencies scanned by the other station.
See Selective beacon call on page 4-29.
In Channel mode, select
2.
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the best channel and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
Sending calls
Sending calls
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Action Notes
3.
Press
Call
Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Rx.
USB HI
Selcall:
TYPE
185074
The top right of the display shows the address of the last station called.
4.
Enter the address you want to call (if different to the one displayed)
numeral
button
To send a group call, change 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
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
5.
To send the call, press
Call
or
F1
You hear your transceiver’s calling tones. Example of the display:
208
5820
CALL
Tx
USB HI
Calling:
185074
Action Notes
Example of the display:
Press
3.
4.
Call
Enter the address you want to call (if different to the one displayed)
numeral
button
185074
Selcall:
USB HI
208
CALL
The top right of the display shows the address of the last station called.
To send a group call, change 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
HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup.
Rx.
5820
TYPE
You hear your transceiver’s
To send the call, press
5.
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Call
or
F1
calling tones. Example of the display:
Calling:
USB HI
CALL
208
Tx
185074
5820
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