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Codan part number 15-04200-EN Issue 1, December, 2019.
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
Table of Contents
Preparing your radio
Charging and installing batteries................................................................................................3
Attaching a ground wire to the radio..........................................................................................5
Inserting a 6110-MP into a backpack........................................................................................7
Selecting and connecting your antenna.....................................................................................8
Testing your radio before deployment.....................................................................................10
Operating the radio
Front panel and screen overview.............................................................................................15
Menu Navigation......................................................................................................................65
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Charging and installing batteries
Charging and installing batteries
Check batteries
Before any deployment, it is vital to ensure that your batteries are fully charged and that you havea sufficient number of batteries for your mission.
Compatible batteries
The 6110-MP is recommended for use with the following batteries available from Codan.
Codan Part NumberBatteryBattery ChemistryRechargeableCapacity
65-72015BB-390B/UNickel Metal HydrideYes9.8 amp hours
65-72013BB2590Lithium-ionYes17.4 amp hours
65-72014BB2590Lithium-ionYes20 amp hours
65-71005BA-3590/UAlkalineNo15 amp hours
Field charging batteries
The Codan supplied BB-390B/U and BB2590 batteries are compatible with the MIL-STD BatteryCharger Kit (Codan Part Number: 15-00585-00X). The MIL-STD Battery Charger Kit can bepowered by several different AC or DC power sources, including a Solar Panel Power Supply(Codan Part Number: 15-00537-00X).
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CAUTION:To prevent damaging the 6110-MP and the battery, you must ensure thatthe battery is correctly aligned to the battery connector (J7) on the 6110-MP beforeattaching the latching battery compartment to the radio.
latch
battery
Sentry®-H6110-MP
latching batterycompartment
battery connector (J7)
Charging and installing batteries
Inserting your battery into the radio
The battery is connected to the (J7) Connector located on the bottom of the radio and housed in alatching battery compartment. The image below shows the placement and alignment of thebattery, battery compartment and radio.
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Attaching a ground wire to the radio
Attaching a ground wire to theradio
To ensure optimal radio performance, the radio will need to be suitably grounded by fixing theantenna to an adequate ground point or by connecting a counterpoise. The 6110-MP radio has aground lug located underneath the left handle of the radio, connect the grounding kit (Codan PartNumber: 15-60083) to the ground lug by pressing down on the lug to reveal the ground clipinsertion slot.
Connect the grounding wire or counterpoise lead to the grounding lug and deploy as suggestedon the tactical antenna quick reference card.
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EA
R
TH LEAD
AND
CLIP
OR
COUNTERPOISE
Attaching a ground wire to the radio
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accessory passthrough
elastic loops
radio harness
6110-MPradio
Inserting a 6110-MPinto a backpack
Inserting a 6110-MP into abackpack
All Codan supplied backpacks come with an adjustable harness that holds the radio firmly inposition. The radio can be oriented so that the antenna port (J1) is located on either the right orleft side of the backpack.
To insert the radio into the soft backpack:
1.Open the backpack to expose the harness.
2.Slide the radio into the harness with the front panel oriented to the top of thebackpack.
3.Secure the radio with the adjustable harness.
4.Position the elastic loops over the handles.
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WARNING:This table provides an overview that is general in nature. Many factors canand will affect the capabilities of your antenna, including location, obstructions, time-of-day, weather and localised interference.
Selecting and connecting your antenna
Selecting and connecting yourantenna
Selecting an antenna
It is crucial that you choose an antenna that meets your requirements. The table below providesan overview of Codan tactical antennas and the capabilities of each antenna over distance.Correct installation and positioning of your antenna is essential for quality HF communication.
Tactical antennaCodan
PartNumber
Tape Whip15-00472★★
3 m (10 ft) CollapsibleWhip
Long Wire15-00476★★★★★★★★★
End-fed Broadband15-00475★★★★★★★★★★★★
Broadband Dipole15-00474★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
15-00473★★★★
Communications distance
0 to 100 km100 to 500kmup to 2000kmup to 5000
km
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Note:If theMenu>User Data>Peripherals>Antenna Typeis not set toAutoDetect, the antenna adaptor will not automatically activate the internal tuner.
Note:The accessory pass-through located at the top of the Codan backpack allows theantenna cable or antenna whip to remain connected while the backpack is closed.
Selecting and connecting your antenna
Connecting your antenna
Your antenna is connected to the 6110-MP using the Antenna port (J1) on the front of the radio.Tunable antennas like the Tactical Whip antenna (Codan Part Number: 15-00473) and TacticalLong Wire (Codan Part Number: 15-00476) have a quick connect/release adaptor that connects tothe antenna port (J1), the quick connect/release adaptor activates the internal tuner on the radio.
Once you have connected your antenna, it is recommended that you run aChannel Tune Test
(page 12)
recommended for any antenna used, including supported broadband antennas.
to ensure that standing wave ratio (SWR) values are acceptable. This test is
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Note:The self test will only test the control point that it was run from. If you have a 2320handset connected to your radio, you should run the self test on both the front panel aswell as the 2320 handset.
Note:You can pressPTTat any time to abort the self-test.
Testing your radio before deployment
Testing your radio beforedeployment
Once assembled, the radio should be tested to ensure that everything is working correctly. Thefollowing tests should be run before the radio is deployed. Testing involves:
•running a diagnostic self-test; and
•measuring the standing wave ratio (SWR) of your channels; and
•carrying out station-to-station on-air testing.
Running a Self Test
The Self Test allows the radio to run through a series of checks to ensure that the radio isoperating. The CP LCD and CP Keys tests require your input in order to complete.
1.Switch on the Radio(page 15).
2.Press the
3.SelectSelf Test Screenfrom theFunction Selectscreen.
4.Press
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key.
(Start).
Note:Thekey will not display on the screen when pressed during
this test.
Note:ThePTTbutton is not included in this test, pressing PTT will abort alltests.
Testing your radio before deployment
The radio will now run through all of the self tests listed on the Self Tests screen. Aseach test is completed, the test result will appear on the screen.
PassedFailedManual
(blank)
Manual tests are tests that require you to run the test manually.
5.The CP LCD test checks for any screen errors by displaying the colour and tonestates of the screen, the screen displays White, Black, Red, Green and Blue in order.Press any key on the keypad to progress through this test.
6.The CP Keys test checks that key presses are being registered and that keys pressedto match the correct input received by the radio. Test each key on the keypad and
confirm that the corresponding key displays on the screen. Leave the
key
last as it will end the test.
7.Once the tests have completed, a summary report will display the results. Review anyfailed test results and address them before deployment.
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Testing your radio before deployment
Measuring the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) ofyour channels
The 6110-MP radio measures the forward and reflected power between the radio and theantenna. The measured power ratio is called the Standing Wave Ratio or SWR. To ensure correctinstallation, the power and SWR assessment should be performed with the radio with any antennayou intend on using when deployed.
SWR Results can vary based on several circumstances, including the characteristics of theantenna, the quality of the connection to ground, the frequency used, and the proximity of theantenna to other objects. The table below shows the communication quality you are likely toachieve with a given SWR value.
SWR MeasurementIconDescription
Less than 3.0Good
Between 3.0 and 5.0Poor
Greater than 5.0Unlikely to be able to communicate on this channel
Tuning Scanned Channels
To tune your currently scanned channels:
1.Holdthe
2.Press the
As each channel is tested, it will display an SWR value for each channel. An icon willappear that indicates if SWR value is at an acceptable level for transmission on thechannel.
3.Review each channel for a good SWR reading, address any poor SWR readingsbefore deployment.
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key for 2 seconds.
key to start tuning.
Testing your radio before deployment
Tuning a channel or frequency
Individual channels and frequencies can also be tested for their SWR value.
To tune a single channel or frequency:
1.Select the channel or frequency you want to test from the Channel or Scratch Mode
Operational screen(page 19).
on the
2.Press the
key.
3.Press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button on the
4.Check the SWR value and address any problems before deployment.
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H-250 or 2320 handset(page 23).
Testing your radio before deployment
On-air testing
On-air testing gives a better indication of antenna operation, particularly if the operator is familiarwith the signal strengths usually received within a network. Theused to identify the best channel between two stations. A test call between two closely positionedstations should return call quality results close to 100%. The Channel Test call type can be made
2G or 3G ALE Point-to-Point Call(page 43)or as aSelcall call(page 49)
as a
As well as testing signal quality, making aSelective call(page 39)to other stations in your networkwill allow you to test other features of your radio like Digital Voice, Encryption and FrequencyHopping. All of which should be tested before deploying your radio into the field. Speak to yourHF Network Administrator to resolve any critical issues you are experiencing before deployingyour radio into the field.
Channel Test call(page 39)can be
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screen
antennaport(J1)
discreet
mode switch
GPSantenna
port(J4)
navigation
keys
keypad
H-250port(J5)
usb port(J9)
control pointport(J6)
alertkey
internal gps
antennapower key
frontpanel
speaker
Frontpanel and screen overview
Front panel and screen overview
The Sentry-H 6110-MP front panel
Switching the radio on and off
Switching on
Press the
key.
Switching off
Holdthe
Screen layout overview
The 6110-MP display enables you to view information about your radio as well as allowing you toperform most of the radio’s functions efficiently. Each screen is split into three main sections, anotification bar, a menu bar and a work area.
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key for 2 seconds.
Frontpanel and screen overview
The notification/title/tab bar
The notification, title or tab bar is located at the top of the screen and is used to display usefulinformation based on the current screen being displayed.
Notification bar
The notification bar is shown onthe Operational screen(page 19), it displays the state of severalof the radios key functions.
Some common notification bar icons include:
•Call type indicator
•Batteryor.
•Mute type indicator, refer to thevarious mute states.
•Scanning
•Transmission power,, and.
•Receive/Transmitandindicator.
•Rx/Tx level indicatorand.
•Missed Calls
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,andfor example.
Select mute type(page 26)table for details of the
.
.
active menuinactive menu
tab menu bar
notselected
tab menu bar
selected
Frontpanel and screen overview
Title bar
The title bar is shown onthe menu screen(page 20), it displays the current menu or sub-menutitle.
Tab bar
The tab bar is a variant of the title bar. It is used to group menu items that are related, for
example, groupingTime and Datesettings. When a tab bar is selected, you can use the
andnavigation keys to cycle through the tabs. You can then use theand
keys to navigate into the menu.
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Frontpanel and screen overview
The work area
The work area is displayed below the notification bar and is the main work area of any screen. On
the operational screen(page 19)displays important information about the state of the radio. Onthe menu screen(page 20), the work area displays menu items or settings.
The menu bar
The menu bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen and displays context for the software keys
and.
The menu also displays several contextual icons, including:
•Volume/Speaker mode indicator
•Numeral input is available.
•Alpha Numeric input is available
•Left/Right navigation is available.
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.
.
Note:Depending on your access level and the current setup of the radio, some menuitems may not appear where shown. Contact your HF Network Administrator for moreinformation.
Frontpanel and screen overview
•Up/Down navigation is available.
•Up/Down/Left/Right navigation is available.
Screens overview
There are several key screens that make up the 6110-MP user interface, being aware of eachscreen type is essential to successfully operating the radio.
The Operational screen
The operational screen displays information relating to the three main operating modes of theradio. When inchannels for incoming calls made to your radio. When inmonitor a single channel and will listen for incoming calls or voice transmissions depending on themute type selected. The channel selected will be displayed on the Operational screen. When in
Scratch mode(page 35), the radio can be tuned to transmit and receive on an arbitrary frequency.
Scanning mode(page 34), the radio is monitoring any configured HF network
Channel mode(page 34), the radio will
Elements of the Operational screen
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Rx/Tx levelindicator
Rx/Tx indicator
channel name
status areas
left
software key
right
software key
volume/speaker mode indicator
menu bar
mode indicator
Tx/Rx frequency
battery level
indicator
missed call icon
mute type indicator
(highlighted when mute is on)
call type
indicator
Tx power
setting
Frontpanel and screen overview
The Menu screen
The menu screen displays all user and system-level configurations for the radio, providesinformation about the radio and allows access to advanced views and administrator login on theradio.
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Note:You can turn off the screen and key lighting entirely by activating discreet mode.
Frontpanel and screen overview
You can access the menu screen by pressingfromthe Operational screen(page 19)
when in Scanning or Channel mode.
The Call screen
The Call screen is displayed when making a call to a station. It contains information about the calltype, HF network in use.
You can access the call screen by pressingfromthe Operational screen(page 19).
Adjusting screen brightness, auto-dim time andtheme
To suit your operational needs, the screen brightness and auto-dim time, which automaticallydims the screen when not in use can be adjusted. The radio can also be switched between lightand dark themes.
Change the screen brightness
The screen brightness can be changed to low, medium or high.
To change the screen brightness:
1.Press the
2.Scroll to the brightness level you require and press thekey.
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key.
ThemeMenu screenChannel screen
Military Light(Default)
Military Dark
Frontpanel and screen overview
3.Press(Save) to save the setting.
Set Auto Dim Time
To change the number of seconds of no input before the screen is automatically dimmed:
1.Press the
2.Press
3.Enter the auto dim-time (in seconds), from 5 to 1200 seconds (20 min).
4.Press
Select the next available theme
To switch between aMilitary LightandMilitary Darktheme:
1.Holdthe
key.
to navigate to theSet Auto Dim Timetab, then press.
(Save) to save the change.
key.
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Handsets
The H-250 Handset
The 6110-MP radio supports standard audio accessories with U-229 type connectors. Thehandset is a standard issue, lightweight, tactical H-250/U type, with built-in earphone, noise-cancelling microphone, and PTT (Push To Talk) button. It is connected to the H-250 Audio port(J5) on the front panel of the radio.
Handsets
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The 2320 Handset
Note:The 2320 handset and the front panel user interfaces are independent of oneanother.
The 2320 handset meets MIL-STD-810G environmental standards for shock, vibration, dust,humidity and IP67 for water and immersion. With an internal microphone and earphone/speaker,and cradle, the smart handset is designed to provide extended operation and control of the6110-MP radio.
Handsets
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Note:Volume adjustment will affect all connected control points and H-250 audioaccessories, for example, increasing the volume on a 2320 handset will also increase thevolume on the front panel speaker and H-250 handset.
Note:The current mute state is set across all connected control points or H-250 audioaccessories.
Speaker and mute
Speaker and mute
Change the speaker volume
The 6110-MP has a front speaker that outputs both received audio as well as system tones. You
can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys on the front panel. Use the
key to
increase the speaker volume and
screen.
to decrease the volume when you are on the channel
Muting receive audio
When the 6110-MP is set to a channel or is scanning channels, and mute is switched off, you hearon-air signals on each channel. If you do not want to listen to this, you can silence the radio byswitching on mute.
You can set the mute to switch off when a voice signal or any other calling activity is detected(voice muteV), or only when a call addressed to your station is received (selective muteS). Yourchoice of voice or selective mute depends on whether or not you have to detect voice signals,and how much noise and traffic you want to hear. When digital voice is active, and scanning isswitched off or paused, you can also set the mute to switch off only when a secure or clear digitalvoice signal is detected (digital voice muteD). The voice signal is output to the front panelspeaker, an H-250 audio accessory or a connected 2320 handset.
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Select mute type
Note:By default, mute is automatically closed after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Note:Opening and closing mute will affect all connected control points and H-250
audio accessories.
Speaker and mute
Mutetype
VoiceMute is opened when speech is detected on a channel in all supported
SelectiveMute is opened when a call addressed to you is detected
DigitalMute is opened when digital voice is detected
To select the next mute type, from the channel screen:
IconDescription
modes and when receiving a call addressed to the radio.
1.Press the
key.
Opening and closing mute
The mute can be opened (sound on) and closed (sound off) from the Operational screen
1.Press(Mute) to toggle mute open/closed.
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Discreetmode on
Discreetmode off
Zeroise
WARNING:If theH-250 Discreet Mode Overrideaudio option isenabled, the audiowill still be emitted from any audio device connected to the H-250 (J5) port. Contact yourHF Network Administrator for more information.
Discreetmode and zeroise
Discreet mode and zeroise
Discreet mode switch
The discreet mode switch allows the operator to control audio and light emissions from the radio,that is to say, that all of the speakers and backlighting on the device turn off when in discreetmode, allowing the device to operate with reduced sound and light signature.
The discreet mode switch can also be configured to zeroise (erase) or lock the radio to preventunauthorised access to the unit when compromised. By default, the zeroise function is set toprompt the user with erase or lock options.
Turning Discreet mode on and off
Turning on discreet mode ensures that the radio will operate without emitting light or sound.
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CAUTION:Locking the radio requires the operator to enter the Admin PIN before theradio unlocks. The User PIN will not unlock the radio once it has been locked.
WARNING:A zeroised (erased) radio contains no configuration once erased; thisincludes channels, stations, encryption and hopping keys, and settings. You are no longerable to use the radio effectively.
WARNING:You have 5 seconds to undo this action once initiated, pull the discreetmode switch outward and turn left to return the switch to the Discrete Mode Activeposition to abort the action.
Discreetmode and zeroise
To turn on discreet mode:
1.Set the discreet mode switch to
To turn off discreet mode:
1.Set the discreet mode switch to
Zeroise the radio
There are two actions that the Zeroise function can execute on the radio. The lock action will turnthe radio off and will force the operator to enter the Administrator PIN when the radio starts upagain. The erase action will erase all user configurations, returning the radio to its factory state, itwill then turn the radio off.
To lock or zeroise (erase) the radio:
1.Turn the discreet mode switch to theActive
2.Pull the switch outward then turn to the right to theZeroiseposition to initiate theaction.
3.Select the desired activity if prompted.
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Secure communications
Secure communications
Secure mode is a macro that toggles two optional features of the 6110-MP radio, digital voice andvoice/data encryption. By default, the secure macro will:
•activate and deactivate AES-256 encrypted digital voice and data; or
•if encryption is not available, activate and deactivate digital voice if available; or
•activate CES-128 encryption if available.
Digital Voice
When enabled on your radio, the Standard Digital Bundle (Codan Part Number: 15-10624) enablesDigital Voice. Digital Voice overcomes the potential poor voice quality that comes as a result ofatmospheric effects and interference from other equipment and transmissions. Digital Voicebrings clarity to voice communications over HF by removing the background noise that is typicalwith an analogue signal. Check with your HF Network Administrator to find out if Digital Voice isenabled on your radio.
Encryption
When enabled on your radio, encryption allows you to send secure digital voice and data over HFusing a shared key. Two types of encryption are available, AES-256, which comes with theAdvanced Digital Bundle (Codan Part Number: 15-10625) and CES-128 (Codan Part Number:15-10642-000). Check with your HF Network Administrator to find out if encryption is enabled onyour radio.
Switching Secure on and off
DV and encryption are toggled on and off using the same key. To toggle Secure on and off:
•From the operational screen, press
to toggle digital voice/encryption
Selecting a secure key
The selection of a secure key is only available when the AES-256 or CES-128 Sales Option hasbeen enabled.
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To select a secure key, from the channel screen:
Active clear digital voice (in Tx)Active encrypted digital voice (in Tx)
digital voice
data rate
digital voice
data rate
Secure communications
•Holdthe
•Navigate to theSelect Key Indexoption and press
key you want to activate.
•Press
key to navigate to thesecure infoscreen.
orto select the
toActivatethe key change.
Selecting the Digital Voice rate
TheDigital Voice rateorDV rateis the bitrate of vocoder used for the digital voice transmission.Higher vocoder rates will result in a more natural-sounding voice signal at the receiving station,but it requires better channel conditions than the lower rates. A lower vocoder rate will result ingreater processing artefacts at the receiving station but can operate in very poor channelconditions. The range of vocoder rates are available to enable the operator to choose the bestrate for best voice quality versus channel condition
The digital voice rate is shown in status area 1 of the channel screen. The Digital Voice Rate canbe changed during voice calls.
To change the DV Rate, from the channel screen:
•Press the
process until you have cycled through to the bitrate you desire.
key. The DV current rate will display in status area 1. Repeat this
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Note:To use Frequency Hopping your radio must have both theHopandHop Info
macros assigned to a key, typically
.
Note:Closing the screen will not save the changes.
Secure communications
Frequency hopping
Codan’s Frequency Hopping capability (Codan Part Number: 15-10629-000) uses GPS timing tosynchronise radios accurately. The 6110-MP radio may require a GPS antenna (Codan PartNumber: 78-01253) connected to the radio’s GPS antenna port (J4) to get GPS timesynchronisation.
To turn Frequency Hopping on and off:
1.Press the key, to which theHopmacro is assigned.
To select the Frequency Hopping plan:
1.Press and hold the key, to which theHop Infomacro is assigned.
2.Navigate to theSelect Planmenu item, then press
plan.
3.Press
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to save the change andActivatehopping.
orto select the
Entering and editing text
Entering and editing text
Entering text with a USB keyboard
A Ruggedised USB Keyboard (Codan Part Number: 78-11005) can be connected to the USB porton the front of the radio (J9), a standard USB A (female) to 2320 USB adaptor cable (Codan PartNumber: 08-07436-001) is required. In addition to text entry, navigation of the radios userinterface can be achieved using a keyboard.
KeyFunction
F1
F2
F3
F4
F9
F10
SpaceWhen in editing mode, inserts a space
Ctrl + ASelects all text in the focused field
Ctrl + CCopies the selected text
Ctrl + XCuts the selected text
Ctrl + VPastes the copied text
Shift + ←Selects the character on the left side of the cursor
Shift + →Selects the character on the right side of the cursor
CALLkey
SCANkey
When not in editing mode, acts as thePTT button
Left Software key
Right Software key
Alert key
Power key
Ctrl + YRedo
Ctrl + ZUndo
EnterSends the message when applicable, otherwise inserts a new line if allowed
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Entering and editing text
KeyFunction
Ctrl + EnterInserts a new line if allowed
Ctrl + ShiftOpens the Select Input Language Screen when applicable
Alt + *Opens the special characters popup when applicable
Entering a special character with the keypad
You can enter special characters in messages, names, stations, and in addresses of stations thatyou call.
The
addressing characters easily.
To enter a special character in an address, message or station:
key may be used to enter the global ALL address syntax (@?@) or special 2G ALE
1.Holdthe
2.Navigate to the character you require using the navigation keys, then press
(Insert).
key to see the available special characters.
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scanning indicatormute type
battery indicator
antenna type
scanning mode
Scanning,channel and scratch modes
Scanning, channel and scratchmodes
The operational screen displays information relating to the three main operating modes of theradio desribed below.
Scanning mode
The 6110-MP is capable of scanning multiple channels for incoming calls or voice transmissions(see
Select mute type(page 26)for details on selecting the types of transmissions that the radio
will interrupt scanning for), the radio will then lock onto that channel until the transmission hasended and the scan pause has timed out or until the incoming call has ended or timed out.
To toggle Channel Scanning on and off:
1.Press the
The icon will appear on the Channel Screen when the radio is Scanning.
Channel mode
The radio is capable of fixed channel communication without the need to establish a network call.Fixed channel operation allows for voice transmission in both clear and digital voice and can beused in conjunction with encryption and frequency hopping.
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key from the Channel Screen.
To select a fixed channel:
Note:If the scan indicator iconis shown inthe notification bar(page
16)
, pressto turn off scanning.
Note:The channel mute will be temporarily open while navigating channels.See
Muting receive audio(page 25)for more information about Channel mute.
1.If you are in a menu screen, pressPTTto exit to the operational screen.
Scanning,channel and scratch modes
2.If the radio is scanning, press
3.Pressorto scroll to the channel that you want to use.
The channel is selected.
to switch off scanning.
Scratch mode
Scratch or fixed frequency mode tunes the 6110-MP receiver and transmitter to a fixed arbitraryfrequency. Scratch mode allows for voice transmission in both clear and digital voice and can beused in conjunction with encryption and frequency hopping.
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numeric input
tuned frequency
To enter Scratch mode:
Note:You can also use the navigation keys to change the frequency.
Scanning,channel and scratch modes
1.Ensure that the radio is in
2.Press the
Channel mode(page 34).
key to enter Scratch mode.
Selecting a fixed frequency
To select a fixed frequency in Scratch mode:
1.Press the(Select) key until the numeric inputicon is displayed inthe
Menu bar(page 18)
2.Use the keypad to enter the frequency you want to tune.
3.Press to change.
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HFnetworks
HF networks
An HF Network in the context of your radio is a call system with associated scan tables andseveral settings to control privacy and call establishment. The Sentry-H 6110-MP radio supports2G ALE, 3G ALE and Codan Selcall call systems.
FEATURESELCALL2G ALE (CALM)3G ALE
Incoming call detectionFASTFASTERFASTEST
Caller IdentificationXXX
Station diallingXXX
Call termination detectionXX
Automatic channel selectionXX
Synchronised channel scanningX
Voice message capabilityX
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Note:The radio will automatically use appropriate call systems when scanning multipleHF networks.
HFnetworks
View and change HF network
There may be several HF networks are available on your radio, and you may, at some point, needto change the network that you are using. The current HF network appears in the top right cornerof the CALL screen.
To set or change the HF network:
1.Press
2.Press
3.SelectHF Networks.
4.Select the desired HF network from the list.
5.Press
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.
(Options).
.
Call types
The 6110-MP is capable of making and receiving various call types; additional call types areavailable through the installation of optional accessories. Refer to the Operator Manual of youraccessory for information on its features.
Call TypeIconNetworkDescription
Call types
ALE Sounding2G/3G
Channel TestALLTest the signal quality between two stations.
AlertALLMake an alert call.
Get PositionALLRequest GPS position of the remote station that is
Get StatusALLRequest diagnostic information from a station that is
MessageALLSend a text message call.
PhoneALLRelay a phone call to a Codan HF station with a Codan
SelectiveALLA selective call is a voice call.
Send PositionALLSend your GPS position to another station.
SMSALLSend an SMS text message using SprintNet.
Update the Link Quality Assessment (LQA) of your
ALE
station on other radios in your network.
configured to respond to this call type.
configured to respond to this call type.
Telephone Interconnect.
Voice Message3G ALESend a recorded audio message over a 3G ALE
network.
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2G ALE special address calls
Call TypeIconDescription
ALLAn ALL call may be made to all stations that are tuned to or scanning
the same frequency in a 2G ALE/CALM HF network. The ALL addresssyntax may be used with the Alert, Message, Phone, Selective, or SendPosition call type.
ANYAn ANY call may be made to all stations that are tuned to or scanning
the same frequency in a 2G ALE/CALM HF network. The ANY addresssyntax may be used with the Alert, Message, Phone, Selective, or SendPosition call type.
GroupA Group Selective call may be made to specific stations that are tuned
to or scanning the same frequency in a 2G ALE/CALM HF network. TheGroup Selective address syntax may be used with the Alert, Message,Phone, Selective, or Send Position call type.
Call types
NET
Wildcard
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A NET call may be made to a single NET address. Many stations maybe programmed to recognise this address when tuned to or scanningthe same frequency in a 2G ALE/CALM HF network. A station may be amember of a NET or may have the NET programmed in its profilewithout being a member of the NET. A NET address may be used withthe Alert, Message, NET, Phone, Selective, or Send Position call type.
A Wildcard call may be made to all stations that are tuned to orscanning the same frequency in a 2G ALE/CALM HF network. TheWildcard address syntax may be used with the Alert, Message, Phone,Selective, or Send Position call type.
3G ALE group and broadcast calls
Call typeIconDescription
Group callA 3G ALE Group call enables multiple stations to be grouped as a
single address.Groups are defined in the 3G ALE HF network configuration.
Call types
Broadcastcall
A 3G ALE Broadcast call is a call made to all stations on your 3G ALEHF network that are configured to accept broadcast calls. Entering theaddress 1023 starts the call.
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Answering and ending a call
Answering a call
1.Press the PTT button to answer a call.
Ending a call
To end a call:
Answering and ending a call
1.Press the
key to end a call.
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navigation
indicator
call typeHFnetwork
address
incoming
call
missed
call
outgoing
call
Stations/selectHFNetwork/Async*
* ‘Async’is for 3GALEonly
Making a 2Gor 3GALEcall
Making a 2G or 3G ALE call
Point-to-Point call
A point-to-point call is a general term used to describe a transmission between two radios. Thereare several types of calls you can make using your radio. Refer to theinformation about the types of calls that are available.
call types(page 39)for more
To start a 2G or 3G ALE call:
1.Press the
2.Select a call type using the
3.Enter the address of the station you are calling.
4.Press the
5.Enter a text message or select a menu item if prompted.
6.Press
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key.
andkeys.
key.
to begin the call.
Making 2G ALE special address calls
Note:Press thekey to enter the?,comma (,)and@symbols when entering
special addresses.
To start a call:
Making a 2Gor 3GALEcall
1.Press the
2.Select a call type using the
3.Press the
4.Enter the address of the stations you want to call.
5.Press the
6.Enter a text message or select a menu item if prompted.
7.Press
key.
andkeys.
key, scroll toALEand press.
key.
to begin the call.
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Note:The?,comma (,), and@characters are entered using thekey.
Making a 2Gor 3GALEcall
2G ALE special address syntax
The Wildcard special address syntax is used to address calls to multiple stations within a 2G ALEHF network. The table below provides examples of the types of
ALE addresssyntax
@?@
@A@A selective ALL call to listening stations that have anAas the last character
@@?
@@AA selective ANY call to listening stations that have anAas the last charac-
@ABA double selective ANY call to listening stations that haveABas the last
@A?A double selective wildcard ANY call to listening stations that have anAas
ABC,JK3MN,PQR
(example only)
NET addressA NET call to all stations with that NET programmed inNETs
???
Call sent
A global ALL call to all listening stations
of their self address (Amay be any specified upper-case letter or number),for example,TNAA,EANBA,1NCA,23A
A global ANY call to all listening stations
ter of their self address (Amay be any specified upper-case letter or num-ber), for example,TNAA,EANBA,1NCA,23A
two characters of their self address (AandBmay be any specified upper-case letter or number), for example,BAAB,14BAB,Q2CAB,1AB<
the second to last character of their self address (Amay be any specifiedupper-case letter or number) and any upper-case letter or number as thelast character, for example,USAM,19MA0,-ENA9,*3DAZ
A Group Selective call to the stations specifically addressed
A Wildcard call to listening stations that have a self address matching thelength of the sent address and with any upper-case letter or number aseach of the characters, for example,SAM,NAA,234,3AZ
A?B?(exampleonly)
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A selective Wildcard call to listening stations that have a self addressmatching the length of the sent address withAandBas the first and thirdcharacters respectively (AandBmay be any specified upper-case letter ornumber), and with any upper-case letter or number in the second and lastcharacters (in this case), for example,A2BM,ADB1,AZBE,A3B8
In-link messaging
In-link messages can be sent while on a 2G ALE selective or alert call.
To send an In-Link message during a Selective or Alert call:
Making a 2Gor 3GALEcall
1.Press
2.Type your message.
3.Press(Options), scroll toCalland pressto send the message.
, the InLink Message screen is displayed.
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3G ALE Group and Broadcast calls
Note:The Voice Message call type is not a valid group call.
Note:The Voice Message call type is not a valid group call.
3G ALE Group calls
To make a 3G ALE group call:
Making a 2Gor 3GALEcall
1.Press the
2.Press the
3.Press the
4.Enter the group address or scroll through the group list.
5.Press the
key.
key, scroll toGroups, then press thekey.
orkeys to select the call type you want to make.
key to begin the call.
3G ALE Broadcast calls
To make a 3G ALE group call:
1.Press the
2.Enter 1023 into the address field (1023 is the 3G ALE Broadcast Address).
3.Press the
4.Press the
5.Enter a text message or select a menu item if prompted.
6.Press
key.
orkeys to select the call type you want to make.
key.
to begin the call.
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Note:If you are unable to receive GPS signals on your radio, all calls that you make willbe made using asynchronous calling.
Note:If you are unable to get a GPS signal for an extended period, a TOD (Time of Day)Request call can be made to the TOD master station to syncronise your radio clock.
Making a 2Gor 3GALEcall
Asynchronous calling
3G ALE HF networks rely on each station on the network having syncronised clocks. Timesynchronisation is achieved by using the signals from GPS satellites. If a radio is unable to receiveGPS signals, their clock will over time lose sync with the rest of the 3G ALE HF network and willnot be able to receive 3G ALE calls. If the station you are calling is not answering your call, it maybe that their radios clock is out of sync. An asynchronous call may allow you to make calls to astation that is in this operational state.
To make an asynchronous call:
1.Press the
2.Press
3.Select a call type using the
4.Enter the address of the station you are calling.
5.Press the
6.Enter a text message or select a menu item if prompted.
7.Press
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key.
, then selectAsync.
andkeys.
key.
to begin the call.
Making a Selcall call
To start a call:
Making a Selcall call
1.Press the
2.Select a call type using the
3.Enter the address that you want to call.
4.Press the
5.Select a channel if prompted.
6.Press the
7.Enter a text message or select a menu item if prompted.
8.Press
key.
andkeys.
key.
key.
to begin the call.
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Stations
Note:You can create several call types across multiple networks for your contact by
pressing the
(Options) key and selecting the Add Call option.
Create a Station
Creating a station call allows you to assign an alias to an address for easier identification. Likely,your HF Network Administrator has already configured several key stations on your radio.
To create a new station; from the menu screen:
Stations
1.Navigate to
2.Press the
3.Enter the name of the station using the keypad.
4.Press the
5.Choose the network and call type you want to create for your contact.
6.Enter the address of the station.
7.Optional: Change the name for the call type.
8.Press the
.
(User Data), then select(Stations).
(Add).
(Add Call) key.
(Save) key.
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Adding a Station from the Call History
To add a station from theCall Log,Call History, orLast Heard Log:
Stations
1.Hold the
2.Select theCall Historytab.
3.Scroll up or down to find the call that you want to save.
4.Press Left Menu
You are informed if there is a matching station for the address in the call and askedwhether or not you want to append this call to that station. If there is no matchingstation, you can create a new station.
5.Do one of the following:
•If there is a matching station that you want to use, press
•If you do not want to use the matching station, press
•If there are several matching stations, scroll to the station who you want
•If there is no matching station, edit the call as required.
6.Press
key to show the Stations and Station History screen.
(Options), scroll toSave, then press(Select).
create a new station, then edit the call as required.
to use, press , then edit the call as required.
(Save) to save the information.
(Yes)
(No),
7.If the station does not exist, enter a name for the station, then press
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(Save).
Note:The format of information on the GPS screen is defined by theSettings>GPS>GPS Format Optionssetting.
Note:The Sentry-H 6110-MP radio uses two Global Navigation Satellite Systems(GNSS) to calculate position information with improved accuracy and reduced time forsignal acquisition.
Viewing GPSInformation
Viewing GPS Information
Obtaining your position
The GPS screen shows the GPS information obatined from a GPS receiver or latitude andlongitude readings from a GPS receiver, or fromSettings>GPS>My Position. Altitude andspeed readings are hidden by default. The spinning circle shows that the GPS receiver is active,and the Last Fix reading shows the time lapse from the last receipt of valid GPS information.
To view GPS information dooneof the following:
•Press the
•From the main menu, select
key; or
(General), then(GPS).
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Viewing GPSInformation
Distance and bearing
The Sentry-H 6110-MP radio calculates distance and bearing information between your GPSposition and a waypoint. A waypoint is a collection of GPS information for a location. When youselect a waypoint, the transceiver automatically calculates the distance and bearing from yourcurrent GPS information to the waypoint. This information is shown on theDistance and Bearingtab. Your GPS information may be from either the last fix from a GPS receiver or informationentered intoSettings > GPS > My Position.
The waypoint information may be derived from:
•a Get Position call or Send Position call in the Call History
•a Get Position call in Stations
•a selected waypoint
To view the Distance and Bearing tab:
1.Dooneof the following:
•Press the
•From the main menu, select
2.Press
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to move to theDistance and Bearingtab.
key.
(General), then(GPS).
CAUTION:An unconfigured radio is not capable of making calls.
CAUTION:Continuing with this process will overwrite the current profile
stored on the radio. This action is not reversible. Select
(No) to abort
this action if you need to back up the existing radio profile first.
Update the radio profile with a USBthumb drive
Update the radio profile with aUSB thumb drive
The 6110-MP can be configured in the field using data stored on a USB drive supplied by yourRadio Network Administrator. The drive can be pre-loaded with a radio configuration profile, a setof encryption keys and software updates.
To update or configure the radio:
1.Connect a USB memory stick to the J9 USB port using a USB Memory Stick Adaptorcable (Codan Part Number: 08-07436-001).
2.SelectProgram Profile.
3.Navigate to and select the profile you want to program onto the radio.
4.Select(Yes) when asked if you want toProgram the profile from file.
5.Enter the Admin PIN if prompted.
The profile is programmed into the radio.
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Update the radio profile with a USBthumb drive
6.Once the profile has been programmed into the radio, you may be asked to restart,
press
(Yes) to restart.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
Below is a checklist for basic troubleshooting.
In the unlikely event you have any problems with your 6110-MP radio, check that:
•all connectors are dry and free from dirt
•all connections are sound
•the battery pack is connected to the radio and has some charge
•the selected antenna is appropriate for the distance over which you want tocommunicate
•the antenna is deployed correctly, oriented in a suitable direction, and connected tothe radio
•the grounding system is adequate as per instructions provided with the antenna
•the antenna type on the channel screen matches the type of antenna you are using
If required, restart your radio to invoke self-testing. The self-test checks the memory, hardware,LCD and keys. If a serious fault is reported, contact your HF Network Administrator. Below is atable with some general tips on troubleshooting your radio.
ProblemSolution
The sound from thefront panel speaker ismuffled
Communications arenot clear
I get an RF burn whiletransmitting
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Drain any moisture from the front panel of the radio by turning it frontpanel down.
Try another channel.Press PTT.If you are using a whip or long wire antenna, go to the menu screen,then selectUser Data>Peripherals>Antenna Type, check that theantenna selection icon is set toAuto DetectorAlways Tune.If you are communicating over a short distance, try laying the whiphorizontally for near vertical incident skywave operation.If you are communicating over a long distance, try
(page 8)
with better performance for the distance you are trying to
transmit.
The radio is not adequately earthed. Attach an earth lead orcounterpoise as per the instructions provided with the antenna.
selecting an antenna
Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
GPS is not workingEnsure that the front panel of the radio, and hence the GPS antenna, is
facing the sky so that it can receive signals from satellites. Alternatively,connect a GPS antenna to the GPS port (J4) and place the antenna sothat it is facing the sky.
The 3G ALE linkworks in one directiononly
You can hear the 3GALE call transmission,but your radio doesnot respond
Called station doesnot reply
Tuning errors arereceived while using3G ALE
Digital voice is notclear or soundsunnatural
The tune time is not set to the same value in all radios, or it is not set tothe recommended time for the tuner.
Check that the link protection mode, the network address, and the linkprotection key are set to the same corresponding value in all radios.
calling the station asynchronously(page 48)if using the 3G ALE
Trynetwork.
Retune all of the channels in the 3G ALE scanning network(page 12).
Avoid using any channels that have poor or failed SNR values.
Try
selecting a lower digital voice rate(page 30), if you are using
encryption, make sure you havethe station you are communicating with.
matching secure keys(page 29)with
Error messages
The table below contains several error messages that may be displayed by the radio as well asthe steps needed to resolve them.
Error messageResolution
Address is not valid Selcall address must benumeric with maximum length of 6
Address requiredNo address has been entered on the call
At least one item must be selectedThis setting requires at least one valid option
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addresses must be a numerical value between0 and 999999. Non-numerical values (letters Athrough S and special characters) are notvalid.
screen. To make a call enter an address for thestation, group or special call you want tomake.
selected.
Error messageResolution
Troubleshooting
Call typeXnot valid forYcall system
You are attempting to create a contact or calla call type that is not compatible with the callsystem selected.
Call type is not allowedThis call type has been restricted on your
radio.
Call type is not allowed and has been replacedwith 'Prompt'
The call type you have selected for thiscontact is not available, the contact willprompt you to select a call type whenselected.
Calling is not possible Handset versionmismatch.
The firmware on the Handset control pointdoes not match that of the radio. Upgrade the2320 handset firmware to match the radiobefore attempting to use the radio.
Calling is not possible No HF networks arepresent
Cannot send voice message to group orbroadcast address
There are no HF networks configured on theradio. Contact your HF Network Administrator.
Voice message calls can only be sent to otherstations
GPS is unavailableNo GPS signal has been detected by the GPS
receiver
Group members cannot be emptyAt least 1 station address must be added to a
group address
Hopping is not enabledHopping is not available on this radio
Incoming Call ErrorThere was an error receiving the incoming call
addressed to your radio
Incorrect PINThe pin entered is not correct
Invalid FileThe file type selected is not compatible with
the radio
Invalid group nameGroup names must be alpha-numeric and
between 3 and 15 characters in length
Invalid inputThe key input is not valid on this screen.
Invalid network member nameNetwork member names must be
alpha-numeric and between 3 and 15characters in length
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Error messageResolution
Link lost, unable to send messageThe data link to the remote station was lost.
Check your antenna, re-tune (if using theinternal tuner) and re-position if possible andtry again.
Maximum number of users connectedNo more than 4 control points can be
connected to the radio simultaneously.
Message requiredBlank text messages cannot be sent.
Messages require at least 1 character.
Name is not uniqueThis name has been used for another entry
New PINs do not matchThe pin and re-enter pin field do not match.
No channel for call on HF network ...The selected HF network does not have a
channel that it can make a call on. Either thereare no channels available for this network orthe channels do not have a valid mode set
No USB device connectedThe connection to the USB device is lost.
Check that the USB device is connectedcorrectly and try again.
No voice or data key is setNo key has been set in the secure key index.
press the secure macro key and navigate toSecure Key Index. Select a key and pressActivate.
No voice or data keys programmedNo encryption keys exist for the current secure
mode
Overwrite with current GPS position?This action will overwrite the existing GPS
coordinates with the coordinates detected bythe GPS receiver
Phone number requiredA telephone number entry is needed for this
call type
PTT rejected Another PTT source is activeAnother handset has pressed push-to-talk, the
input on the current handset has beendisabled
PTT rejected Rx-only frequencyThe radio is set to receive only. Push-to-talk is
not available
Rate selection not permittedThe selected digital voice rate is not permitted
on this radio, select a different rate
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Troubleshooting
Error messageResolution
Record voice message timeoutThe Voice Message screen has timed out. You
will need to re-record your message
RM50 module not detected. Proceed anyway?The radio does not detect an RM50 module.
This may affect the outcome of the requestedaction.
RM50 power on failedThe RM50 module has failed to start up. Digital
Voice, 2G/3G ALE data, and security is notavailable on this radio.
RM50 power on timeoutThe RM50 module has failed boot within the
timeout period. 2G/3G ALE data and securityis not available on this radio.
Rx frequency is out of rangeThe HF band is between 1,600 kHz and 30,000
kHz, values outside of that range are notavailable on this radio
Screen closed due to remote updateThe radio is being updated by another device,
and the current screen has been closed toallow for this update.
Secure not supported while hopping is onAES-256 Encryption is not available when
hopping is on. Only CES-128 encryption iscompatible with hopping
Settings conflict with sales optionsThe radio has been configured with settings
that are incompatible with the featuresavailable on your radio. These settings willhave no effect.
Start-up Error Please restart unit If errorpersists, please contact Codan
A start-up error has occurred. Hold the Powerkey for 2 seconds, then release to power downthe radio, press the power key again to restartthe radio. If the problem persists, contact yourHF Network Administrator or Codanrepresentative.
System busyThe selected action is not available as the
radio is performing another action. Wait for thesystem to finish this action before trying again.
System initialising... Please try againThe selected action is not available while the
radio is starting. Wait for the system to startupbefore trying again.
Time not validThe time entered is not valid, the format is
Hours minutes seconds
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Error messageResolution
TimeoutThe current action has timed out. Try again
TOD Broadcast' is not allowed Transceiver isnot the TOD Master for HF Network ...
Unable to perform channel test with 3G ALEbroadcast address
Unable to perform channel test with ALE groupaddress
Unable to perform channel test with noaddress
This radio is not the Time of Day master of thecurrent HF network. Only the master canbroadcast the TOD to network members.
Channel tests can only be performed betweenstations, group and broadcast addresses arenot available
Channel tests can only be performed betweenstations, group and broadcast addresses arenot available
Enter the station address that you want to test
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Definitions
Standards and icons
IconDescription
Definitions
Note
CAUTION
WARNING
the text may be of interest to you
proceed with caution as your actions may lead to loss of data, privacyor signal quality
your actions may cause harm to yourself or the equipment
Acronyms and abbreviations
This term…Means…
AESadvanced encryption standard
ALEautomatic link establishment
CALMCodan automated link management
CPControl Point
DCdirect current
ESNelectronic serial number
GPSglobal positioning system
HFhigh frequency
IFintermediate frequency
LCDliquid crystal display
LQAlink quality analysis
PTTpress-to-talk
RFradio frequency
RFURF unit
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This term…Means…
Rxreceive, received
SMSshort message service
SWRstanding wave ratio
USBUniversal Serial Bus
Glossary
address
The HF radio equivalent of a telephone number. Your station self address is used by otherstations to call you, and it is sent when you make calls to identify you as the caller. It issometimes referred to as an address or a self ID.
Alert call
A call that enables you to trigger an alert tone at a specific station then speak to an operatorthere.
call
Relates to when a call system such as 2G or 3G ALE is used to alert a specific station orgroup of stations in an HF network to establish a voice or data communication link.
Definitions
channel
A frequency and sideband programmed in the radio that is used to transmit and receivesignals on air.
Channel Test call
A call that enables you to test the quality of channels in an HF network. A Channel Test callmay be made in A 3G ALE and 2G ALE/CALM HF network to identify the best channel to usefor a given station at a given time as well as update the LQA database.
counterpoise
A radial array or a grid network of metallic wires arranged horizontally around the base of anantenna to provide an effective earth plane.
frequency
The number of cycles per second of a radio wave, usually expressed in kilohertz.
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handset
A held-held device that is used to control the functions of a radio. It most commonly consistsof an earpiece, microphone and PTT button. A handset may also have a display and akeypad.
HF network
The part of the radio configuration that defines specific details for making calls using CodanSelcall, 2G ALE or 3G ALE.
macro
A set of instructions to automate a task you perform with the radio. When a macro isassigned to a key, the key can be used to execute the task quickly.
PTT button
The Press-to-talk button is located on the left side of the handset. This button switches theradio to transmit mode for analogue and digital voice communications, switch mute offtemporarily. Push-to-talk can also cancel voice calls prior to the point where voice can betransmitted, cancel calls where data is being transmitted, and exit out of editable screenswithout saving changes.
RFU
Definitions
The unit in a radio that modulates audio signals onto radio frequencies that can betransmitted on air, and that demodulates the radio frequencies it receives into audio signals.
standing wave ratio (SWR)
The ratio of maximum and minimum voltages on a transmission line of the starting waveresulting from the interaction of the forward and reflected waves. It is a measure of how wellthe antenna matches the radio output.
station
A radio in an HF network used for communications.
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