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Major BOS 2b2
Major BOS 2b2 is identical to Major BOS 2a2, except that Major BOS 2b2 has an additional
internal connection board making it largely compatible to Major BOS 4a and 8a. The most
important difference is found in the PTT output which always switches to 12 V in Major BOS 2b2
while the polarity can be chosen for Major BOS 4a and 8a.
Most of the working parameters can be configured via a computer using the programming
software.
Regarding functionality and connector pin assignment, Major BOS 2b2 compatible to Major BOS
2b.
Of course, there are several changes and new features:
- electrical, programmable potentiometers have replaced the analogous potentiometers
- programmable registers instead of jumpers
- programmable headset volume
- programmable amplification of the audio inputs from radio
- noise suppression for the inputs from radio
- tunable minimum volume for single radio circuits and tunable minimum overall volume
- AF settings (mute, listening, max. volume) can be adjusted separately for earpiece, loudspeaker,
and tape
- software option "NF-Squelch" (AF squelch)
- software option "Encoder/Decoder" permitted for up to four radio circuits
- flashing squelch LED and alarm tone on decoding of a call (call 1, call 2)
Programming
The Major BOS 2a2 can be configured using the Major BOS 2a2/2b2 programming software (download
at www.funktronic.de -> Service). Alternatively, the functions can be programmed directly in the
respective registers using a terminal program (e.g. hyper terminal).
The adjustment of the potentiometers, in general, is done using the terminal program.
Connectivity
The Major BOS 2b2 is connected to a 12V DC power supply unit. Up to four radios can be connected
to the control set. For every radio, squelch input, PTT output, busy-line (compatible to Major BOS
4a/8a, but NOT to Major BOS 2a2) as well as NF in- and outputs are available. Furthermore, Major
BOS 2b2 features connections for a headset, an external signalling device and a tape output. Via the
RS 232 interface a PC connection for programming purposes can be established.
As the NF outputs are only open during transmission, several Major BOS 2b2 can be connected in
parallel circuit.
Tastatur
The keypad consists of four selection keys for the different radio circuits, two tone call keys and the
red PTT key.