Codan Radio Communications UT 4E850 User Manual

MT-4E VHF & UHF
RECEIVER & TRANSMITTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

136-174 MHz / 406-470 MHz / 470-520 MHz /
799-869 MHz

Covers Models:
UR-4E420-00-000 UT-4E450-00-800
UR-4E420-A0-000 UT-4E500-00-800
UR-4E460-00-000 UT-4E850-00-300
UR-4E460-A0-000 VR-4E150-00-000
UR-4E500-00-000 VR-4E150-A0-000
UR-4E800-A0-000 VT-4E150-00-800
UR-4E850-A0-000

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DOCUMENT CONTROL

DOCUMENT REVISION

DEFINITION

This document has been produced, veried and controlled in

accordance with Daniels Electronics’ Quality Management System
requirements. Please report any errors or problems to Daniels
Electronics’ Customer Service Department.

Daniels Electronics Ltd. utilizes a three-level revision system. This

system enables Daniels to identify the signicance of a revision.
Each element of the revision number signies the scope of change as

described in the diagram below.

1-0-0

Major Revisions: The result of a major
change to product function, process or

requirements.

Minor Revisions: The result of a
minor change to product, process or

requirements.

Editorial Revisions: The result of typing
corrections or changes in formatting,

grammar or wording.

Three-level revision numbers start at 1-0-0 for the rst release. The

appropriate element of the revision number is incremented by 1 for each
subsequent revision, causing any digits to the right to be reset to 0.

For example:
If the current revision = 2-1-1 Then the next major revision = 3-0-0
If the current revision = 4-3-1 Then the next minor revision = 4-4-0
If the current revision = 3-2-2 Then the next editorial revision = 3-2-3

NOTE

The complete revision history is provided at the back of the document.

The user’s authority to operate this equipment could be revoked through any changes or

modications not expressly approved by Daniels Electronics Ltd.

The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual
property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems,
Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications

Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract,

remove, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other
way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #5,870,405,
#5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656,
#5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.

The design of this equipment is subject to change due to continuous development. This
equipment may incorporate minor changes in detail from the information contained in this
manual.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES 03. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

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RF Exposure Warning

Exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy has been identied as a potential environmental factor that must be

considered before a radio transmitter can be authorized or licensed. The FCC and IC have therefore developed

maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits for eld strength and power density, listed in FCC 47 CFR 1.1310

and IC RSS-102 Issue 2 Sect 4. The FCC has furthermore determined that determination of compliance with

these exposure limits, and preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) if the limits are exceeded, is

necessary only for facilities, operations and transmitters that fall into certain risk categories, listed in FCC 47

CFR 1.1307 (b), Table 1. All other facilities, operations and transmitters are categorically excluded from making
such studies or preparing an EA, except as indicated in FCC 47 CFR 1.1307 (c) and (d).

Revised FCC OET Bulletin 65 (Edition 97-01) and IC RSS-102 Issue 2 provide assistance in determining

whether a proposed or existing transmitting facility, operation or device complies with RF exposure limits. In

accordance with OET Bulletin 65, FCC 47 CFR 1.1307 (b) and RSS-102 Issue Sect 2.5, this Daniels Electronics

Ltd. transmitter is categorically excluded from routine evaluation or preparing an EA for RF emissions and this
exclusion is sufcient basis for assuming compliance with FCC/IC MPE limits. This exclusion is subject to the
limits specied in FCC 47 CFR 1.1307 (b), 1.1310 and IC RSS-102 Issue 2 Sect 4. Daniels Electronics Ltd. has
no reason to believe that this excluded transmitter encompasses exceptional characteristics that could cause

non-compliance.

Notes:

• The FCC and IC’s exposure guidelines constitute exposure limits, not emission limits. They are relevant

to locations that are accessible to workers or members of the public. Such access can be restricted or
controlled by appropriate means (i.e., fences, warning signs, etc.).

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• The FCC and IC’s limits apply cumulatively to all sources of RF emissions affecting a given site. Sites
exceeding these limits are subject to an EA and must provide test reports indicating compliance.

RF Safety Guidelines and Information

Base and Repeater radio transmitters are designed to generate and radiate RF energy by means of an external

antenna, typically mounted at a signicant height above ground to provide adequate signal coverage. To

reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

The following antenna installation guidelines are extracted from Appendix A from OET Bulletin 65 and must be
adhered to in order to ensure RF exposure compliance:

Non-building-mounted Antennas:

Height above ground level to lowest point of antenna ≥ 10 m or
Power ≤ 1000 W ERP (1640 W EIRP)

Building-mounted Antennas:

Power ≤ 1000 W ERP (1640 W EIRP)

The following RF Safety Guidelines should be observed when working in or around transmitter sites:

• Do not work on or around any transmitting antenna while RF power is applied.

• Before working on an antenna, disable the appropriate transmitter and ensure a “DO NOT USE” or

similar sign is placed on or near the PTT or key-up control.

• Assume all antennas are active unless specically indicated otherwise.

• Never operate a transmitter with the cover removed.

• Ensure all personnel entering a transmitter site have electromagnetic energy awareness training.

For more information on RF energy exposure and compliance, please refer to the following:

1. FCC Code of Regulations; 47 CFR 1.1307 and 1.1310.

2. FCC OET Bulletin 65, Edition 97-01, “Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for

Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.”

3. http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/.

4. IC RSS-102 Issue 2, “Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance of Radio Communication Apparatus.”

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Contents

General Information ...............................................................1

Introduction ................................................................................................1

Receiver Performance Specications ........................................................3

Transmitter Performance Specications ....................................................5

Physical Specications ..............................................................................6

Channel and Bank Selection ......................................................................7

Radio Service Software Programming ...................................9

Introduction ................................................................................................9

Hardware Tuning and Troubleshooting .................................11

Repair Note .............................................................................................. 11

Recommended Test Equipment ............................................................... 12

Front Panel RJ45 Jack Pinouts ................................................................ 14

48 Pin Motherboard Interface Connector ................................................. 15

Receiver Troubleshooting ........................................................................16

Transmitter Troubleshooting ....................................................................19

System Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 22

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Radio System Congurations .............................................. 23

Repeater .................................................................................................. 23

Analog Fixed (Base) Station Interface ..................................................... 24

Digital Fixed (Base) Station Interface ...................................................... 24

Parts Lists ............................................................................ 25

MT-4E Receiver Electrical Parts List ........................................................25

MT-4E Receiver Mechanical Parts List .................................................... 26

MT-4E Receiver P25 Digital Firmware ..................................................... 26

MT-4E Receiver and Transmitter Encryption ........................................... 26

MT-4E Receiver and Transmitter RSS ..................................................... 26

MT-4E Transmitter Electrical Parts List .................................................... 27

MT-4E Transmitter Mechanical Parts List ................................................ 27

MT-4E Transmitter P25 Digital Firmware ................................................. 27

Glossary of Terms ................................................................ 29

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INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION

The MT-4E Receiver and Transmitter are FM
radio modules capable of analog operation
in 12.5 kHz (narrow band) or 25 kHz (wide

band) channels. A rmware upgrade may be

purchased to allow P25 digital operation. The
VHF modules operate over the band from 136
to 174 MHz and the UHF modules operate
over the band from 406 to 470 MHz and 799 to
869 MHz (transmitter) or 406 to 430 MHz, 450
to 470 MHz, 470 to 520 MHz, 799 to 824 MHz
and 851 to 869 MHz (receiver). Modular design
allows each of the Receiver and Transmitter’s
internal modules to be individually assembled
and tested, which facilitates construction, tuning,
and general maintenance.

The MT-4E Receiver and Transmitter combine
state of the art performance in a compact
modular enclosure for applications ranging from
remote mountain top repeaters to congested
urban radio environments. Each module is
characterized by dependable, low maintenance
performance under the most severe
environmental conditions.

The MT-4E series is compatible with all Daniels’
subrack and base station enclosures. It supports
a basic analog interface, and may be used in

a mixed system with MT-3 and MT-4 series

Receivers and Transmitters.

P25 Digital Mode

When the P25 rmware upgrade is purchased,

the MT-4E family of receivers and transmitters

may be congured for P25 digital operation,
or mixed mode operation. In a repeater
conguration, the receiver passes the complete

P25 digital voice packet directly to the
transmitter so no P25 digital information is lost.

All P25 specications, operational description

and information contained in this Instruction

Manual require the P25 rmware upgrade to

function. If the MT-4E Receiver and Transmitter

are purchased without the P25 rmware

upgrade, the radio will program and operate in
analog mode only.

NOTE: The transmitter is not to be operated as a

repeater under an existing base station license.

The MT-4E Receiver and Transmitter are
primarily software controlled radio modules,
allowing tuning, programming and maintenance
to be done via software service with few
hardware adjustments required.

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Secure Communications

The Receiver and Transmitter are capable of decoding and encoding secure communications if a

DES-OFB/AES encryption module is installed. To successfully decode or encode a transmission, the

encryption module must be programmed with a valid encryption key using the Motorola KVL 3000+
or KVL 3000 Keyloader in conjunction with a Daniels Keyloader Cable. The Daniels Keyloader cable
plugs into the front panel RJ45 jack on the front of the Receiver or Transmitter module. For correct
keyloading, the KVL must be setup to operate using ASN mode. ASN Mode is the default mode of
the KVL 3000 and an optional mode of the KVL 3000+. Consult the instructions for the Keyloader

for details on loading a key. A loaded key may be cleared by pulling rst the CLEAR KEYS 1 then
the CLEAR KEYS 2 inputs to ground 500ms apart. Alternately, the CI-BC-4E Base Controller may

be used to clear the keys for all modules in a system with a single key press of the switch marked

ZEROIZE KEY. The CI-BC-4E Base Controller can also be used to control whether the transmitter

outputs a secure or a clear signal.

Firmware Upgrades

Receiver and Transmitter rmware upgrading is performed with the PC-based Firmware Upgrade

software. A type A to 5 pin mini-type B USB cable is used to connect the USB port of an IBM
compatible computer to the USB port on the front panel of the Receiver or Transmitter module.

Firmware upgrades can be found on the Daniels Electronics Ltd. website at www.danelec.com.

MT-4E Receiver Family Models

There are eight models in the MT-4E Receiver family covering the 136 to 174 MHz, 406 to 430 MHz,
450 to 470 MHz and 470 to 520 MHz bands while operating in 12.5 kHz, 15 kHz, 25 kHz, or 30 kHz

occupied channel bandwidths. The receivers are classied as Class A or Class B. The eight models

are as follows:

VR-4E150-A0-000 synthesized, 136-174 MHz band, 12.5/15/25/30 kHz channels; Class A

UR-4E420-A0-000 synthesized, 406 - 430 MHz band, 12.5/15/25/30 kHz channels; Class A

UR-4E460-A0-000 synthesized, 450 - 470 MHz band, 12.5/15/25/30 kHz channels; Class A

UR-4E500-A0-000 synthesized, 470 - 520 MHz band, 12.5/15/25/30 kHz channels; Class A

VR-4E150-00-000 synthesized, 136-174 MHz band, 12.5/15/25/30 kHz channels; Class B

UR-4E420-00-000 synthesized, 406 - 430 MHz band, 12.5/15/25/30 kHz channels; Class B

UR-4E460-00-000 synthesized, 450 - 470 MHz band, 12.5/15/25/30 kHz channels; Class B

UR-4E500-00-000 synthesized, 470 - 520 MHz band, 12.5/15/25/30 kHz channels; Class B

UR-4E800-A0-000 synthesized, 799 - 824 MHz band, 12.5/25 kHz channels; Class A

UR-4E850-A0-000 synthesized, 851 - 869 MHz band, 12.5/25 kHz channels; Class A

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RECEIVER PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

General

Frequency Range: 136 to 174 MHz / 406 to 430 MHz / 450 to 470 MHz / 470 to 520 MHz

799 to 824 MHz / 851 to 869 MHz

Channel Spacing: 12.5, 15, 25 & 30 kHz / 12.5 and 25 kHz for 799 to 869 MHz

Channel Selection: In 2.5, 5.0 or 6.25 kHz increments selected with Radio Programming

Software Package

Number of Channels: Preset capability for 2 banks of 16 channels

Channel Switching Range: ± 2.0 MHz / unlimited for 799 to 869 MHz

Compatibility: MT-3 and MT-4 Series Radio Systems; P25 interoperable*

System Impedance: 50 Ω (Type N connector)

Frequency Generation: Internal Synthesizer

Reference Sensitivity: -118 dBm (0.28uV) for 12 dB SINAD

-118 dBm (0.28uV) for 5 % BER*

Local Oscillator Frequency Stability: ± 1.0 ppm (VHF) / ± 0.5 ppm (UHF) / ± 0.1 ppm 799 to 869 MHZ

Adjacent Channel Rejection (Selectivity): Class A;

< -45 dB; Narrowband Analog
< -75 dB; Wideband Analog
< -60 dB; Digital*

Class B;

< -40 dB; Narrowband Analog
< -70 dB; Wideband Analog
< -60 dB; Digital*

Intermodulation Rejection: Class A;

< -75 dB; Narrowband and Wideband Analog
< -80 dB; Digital*

Class B;

< -70 dB; Narrowband and Wideband Analog
< -70 dB; Digital*

Spurious Response Rejection: Class A;

< -75 dB; Narrowband Analog
< -85 dB; Wideband Analog
< -90 dB; Digital*

Class B;

< -70 dB; Narrowband and Wideband Analog
< -70 dB; Digital*

Conducted Spurious Output Power: < -95 dBm

Hum and Noise Ratio: < -34 dB; Narrowband Analog

< -40 dB; Wideband Analog

Audio Output: 600 Ω balanced line output (congurable for unbalanced line);

De-emphasis or Flat output, +3 dBm maximum level

Audio Distortion: Analog; ≤ 2.0 % (25 °C); ≤ 3.0 % (-30˚C to +60˚C)

Digital as per TIA/EIA 102.CAAB*

Front Panel Controls: Receiver Power On (Norm) / Off

Squelch Disable (Push-button)
Analog & Digital Receive LED indicators

* P25 Digital specications are applicable only for modules with the P25 Digital rmware upgrade.

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COR Interface: 150 mA, 50 V open drain power MOSFET

Supply Voltage: +13.8 VDC Nominal (range +10 to +17 VDC)

+9.5 VDC Regulated

Supply Current: Class A;

< 250 mA; with no encryption module installed
< 280 mA; with encryption module installed

Class B;

< 105 mA; with no encryption module installed
< 135 mA; with encryption module installed

Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +60°C

Operating Humidity: 95 % RH (non-condensing) at +25°C

CTCSS Decode: Programmable to any of 42 CTCSS tones

DCS Decode: Programmable to any of 83 DCS sequences. Normal or inverted

DCS can be selected

IC Certication No.: n/a - Declaration of Conformity (DOC)

FCC ID: n/a - Declaration of Conformity (DOC)

* P25 Digital specications are applicable only for modules with the P25 Digital rmware upgrade.

MT-4E Transmitter Family Models

There are three models in the MT-4E Transmitter family covering the 136 to 174 MHz, 406 to
470 MHz bands, 470 to 520 MHz and 799 to 869 MHz. The four models are as follows:

VT-4E150-00-800 136–174 MHz band, 0.5–8.0 W

UT-4E450-00-800 406–470 MHz band, 0.5–8.0 W

UT-4E500-00-800 470–520 MHz band, 0.5–8.0 W

UT-4E850-00-300 799–869 MHz band, 0.5–4.0 W

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TRANSMITTER PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

General

Frequency Range: 136 to 174 MHz / 406 to 470 MHz / 470 to 520 MHz / 799–869 MHz

Carrier Frequency Stability: ± 1.0 ppm (VHF) / ± 0.5 ppm (UHF) / 1 to .1 ppm 799–869 MHz

Channel Spacing: 12.5, 15, 25 & 30 kHz / 12.5 & 25 kHz 799–869 MHz

Channel Selection: In 2.5, 5.0 or 6.25 kHz increments selected with Radio Programming

Software Package

Number of Channels: Preset capability for 2 banks of 16 channels

Compatibility: MT-3 and MT-4 Series Radio Systems; P25 interoperable*

RF Output Power: 0.5 to 8.0 W Continuous / 0.5 – 4.0 W 799–869 MHz

Emission Designators: Analog: 11K0F3E (Narrowband); 16K0F3E (Wideband)

Digital Paging: 9K2F1D
P25 Digital: 8K10F1E (Digital Voice); 8K10F1D (Digital Data)*

System Impedance: 50 Ω; Type N connector

Duty Cycle: 100 %; Continuous operation

Undesired Emissions:
(Adjacent Channel Power Ratio)

Intermodulation Attenuation: < -45 dB Analog

Undesired Emissions:
(Conducted Spurious)

VSWR Protection: < 20:1 VSWR at all phase angles

Operating Temperature Range: -30˚C to +60˚C

Operating Humidity: 95 % RH (non-condensing) at +25°C

Operating Voltage: +13.8 VDC Nominal (range +10 to +17 VDC)

Transmit Current: < 1.7 A at 2 W RF Power Output

Stand By Current: < 75 mA (no encryption modules installed)

Front Panel Controls: Transmitter power On (Norm) / Off / Key Tx

PTT Time-Out-Timer: Programmable from 15 to 465 sec. (in increments of 1 sec.) or

Audio Input: Balanced, 600 Ω or optional unbalanced input

Audio Frequency Response: Pre-emphasis; +1, -3 dB (300 to 3000 Hz)

Audio Deviation Limiting: ± 2.5 kHz Narrowband, ± 5.0 kHz Wideband

Audio Distortion: < 3 % THD; 1 kHz tone at 1.5 kHz or 3 kHz deviation

FM Hum and Noise Ratio: < -34 dB (0.3 to 3.4 kHz De-Emphasis Off)

CTCSS Decode / Encode: Programmable to any of 42 CTCSS tones.

DCS Decode / Encode: Programmable to any of 83 DCS sequences. Normal or inverted

IC Certication No.: 142A-VT4E150 (VHF) / 142A-UT4E450 (UHF)

* P25 Digital specications are applicable only for modules with the P25 Digital rmware upgrade.

< -70 dBc; Analog
< -70 dBc; Digital*

-80 dBc; 799–869 MHz

< -45 dB Digital*

< -70 dBc @ 8 W
< -80 dBc @4.0 W & 799–869 MHz

+9.5 VDC Regulated

< 2.8 A at 8 W RF Power Output
< 1.8 A @ 4 W RF Output

< 105 mA (with encryption modules installed)

Mic Mode: Analog / Digital
Analog & Digital Transmit LED indicators

innity (Default 300 sec.), using Radio Service Software package

(600 Ω or 15k Ω selectable input impedance)

DCS can be selected. Turnoff code optional.

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