PUBLICATION NUMBER: 10515-0300-4200
JULY 2007
Rev. B
RF-5800V-HH
VHF HANDHELD RADIO
OPERATION MANUAL
The material contained herein is subject to U.S. export approval. No export or
re-export is permitted without written approval from the U.S. Government.
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The default Security Level 3 password for this radio is:
2445830
This password can be modified by a Security Level 3 user.
Zeroizing the radio will reset the password to that shown above
(2445830).
For more information on security levels and passwords, refer to
Paragraph 4.4.
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PUBLICATION NUMBER: 10515-0300-4200
HARRIS CORPORATION RF COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
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Tel: 585-244-5830. Fax: 585-242-4755. http://www.harris.com
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RF-5800V-HH
VHF HANDHELD RADIO
OPERATION MANUAL
The material contained herein is subject to U.S. export approval. No export or
re-export is permitted without written approval from the U.S. Government.
Copyright © 2007
By Harris Corporation
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FIRMWARE RELEASE: V6.5
JULY 2007
Rev. B
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 – EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.4 FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.5 CONFIGURATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.7 VOICE/DATA COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.8 COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.9 COMPATIBLE CABLES AND CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
CHAPTER 2 – SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN
2.1 ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE RF-5800V-HH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1.1 Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.2.1 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.2.2 Battery Storage and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.3 EQUIPMENT SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.4 EQUIPMENT TEARDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
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CHAPTER 3 – OPERATION
3.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 OPERATION TASK SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.3 CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3.1 Number Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.4 RADIO POWER ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.5 RADIO LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.5.1 Locking the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.5.2 Unlocking the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.6 KEYPAD LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.6.1 Locking the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.6.2 Unlocking the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.7 INITIAL TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.7.1 Automatic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.7.2 Optional Manual Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.7.3 Battery Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.7.4 Optional Version Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.8 LT BUTTON OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.9 BEFORE OPERATING THE RF-5800V-HH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.9.1 Voice/Data Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.9.2 Cipher Text Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.10 SELECTING PT OR CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.11 BASIC OPERATION FROM NET PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
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3.11.1 Overview - Contents of a Net Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3.11.2 LCD Display - Preset Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3.11.3 Select a Net Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3.11.4 Data/Voice (D/V) Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3.11.5 Squelch (SQL) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3.11.6 Radio Programming Versus Temporary Overrides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.12 ZERO OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.13 RADIO OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3.13.1 SAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.13.2 COMSEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.13.3 Speaker (SPKR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.13.4 GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.13.5 RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.13.6 SMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.13.7 POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.13.8 ALERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.13.9 LOCKSETS (Hopping Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.14 NET SCANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.15 OPERATIONAL MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
3.15.1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3.15.2 CLONE Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3.15.3 Receiving Wireless Cloning Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
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3.15.4 Transmitting Wireless Cloning Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3.15.5 Verifying the Status of a Wireless Cloning Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
3.15.6 RETRANSMIT Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
3.15.6.1 Black Digital Retransmit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3.15.6.2 Red Analog Retransmit Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
3.15.6.3 Repeater Retransmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
3.15.6.4 Hardware for Retransmission/Repeater Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
3.15.6.5 Frequency Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
3.15.6.6 Retransmit Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
3.15.7 Radio Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
3.15.8 Keypad Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
3.15.9 Test Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
3.15.10 VAA Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
CHAPTER 4 – GENERAL RADIO PROGRAMMING
4.1 PROGRAMMING TASK SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 ATTACH A PC TO RADIO FOR VHF-UHF RPA PROGRAMMING. . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 PROGRAMMING MENU TREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4 SECURITY MENU (SECUR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.4.1 LEVEL Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.4.2 PASSWORD Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
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4.4.3 BYPASS Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.5 NORM MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.5.1 GENERAL Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.5.1.1 NAME Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.5.1.2 ENCKEY Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.5.1.3 HOPSET Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4.5.1.4 LOCKSET Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.5.2 NET Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.5.2.1 Net Programming Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.5.2.2 Fixed Frequency Net Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4.5.2.3 Frequency Hopping Net Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
4.6 SCAN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4.6.1 Scan List Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4.6.2 PRIORITY Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.6.3 CONFIG Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.7 PORTS MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.7.1 REMOTE Port Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4.7.2 View DATA Port Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4.8 CFIG MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4.8.1 GENERAL Radio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4.8.2 Programming Situational Awareness Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4.8.3 Programming SMS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
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4.8.4 Programming CLCK Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4.8.5 Programming External Device (EXT_DEV) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
4.8.6 Programming Wireless IP Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4.8.7 Programming Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
CHAPTER 5 – PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
5.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2.1 Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2.1.1 Built In Test (BIT) Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2.1.2 Run-Time Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.2.1.3 Non-BIT Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.3 BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.1 Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.2 Recharging the Li-ION Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.3 Disposing of Li-ION Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
APPENDIX A
A.1 CHASSIS CONNECTOR PINOUT DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
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B.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B.2 DIRECTED CALLING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B.2.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
B.2.2 Initiating a Directed Call Using a Radio ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
B.2.2.1 Terminating a Directed Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
B.2.2.2 Breaking into a Directed Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
B.2.2.3 Busy State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
B.2.2.4 Radio Call Inactivity Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
B.2.3 Directed Calling Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
B.2.3.1 Net Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
B.2.4 Error Messages and Corrective Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10
B.3 SITUATIONAL AWARENESS (SA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11
B.3.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11
B.3.2 SA Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12
B.3.3 SA Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13
B.3.3.1 SA Configuration - Internal GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13
B.3.3.2 SA Configuration - External GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24
B.3.3.3 Using the External GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-25
B.3.3.3.1 GPS External Mode - Connecting the Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-26
B.3.4 Viewing SA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-27
B.3.4.1 Forced Reporting of GPS/SA Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-28
B.4 WIRELESS IP NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29
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APPENDIX B - CONTINUED
B.4.1 Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29
B.4.2 Network Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-30
B.5 SHORT MESSAGING SERVICE (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-31
B.5.1 Short Messaging Service Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-31
B.5.1.1 Composing SMS Canned Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-32
B.5.2 SMS Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-33
B.5.2.1 Sending New SMS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-33
B.5.2.2 Forwarding SMS Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-34
B.5.2.3 Viewing a Received SMS Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-35
B.5.2.4 Deleting SMS Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-35
B.6 FALCON WATCH™ SENSOR ALERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-37
B.6.1 Sensor Alert Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-38
B.6.1.1 Filtering Alert Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-41
B.6.1.2 Deleting Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-42
B.6.2 Stored Alert Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-42
B.6.2.1 Reviewing Alert Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-43
B.6.2.2 Display All Alert Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-43
B.6.2.3 Deleting All Alert Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-43
B.6.3 Sensor Alert Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-44
B.6.4 Tamper Alert Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-45
B.6.5 Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-45
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
2-1 RF-5800V-HH Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2 Items Included with RF-5800V-HH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-3 Equipment Setup and Teardown (GPS Version Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
3-1 RF-5800V-HH Controls, Indicators, and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-2 RF-5800V-HH w/GPS Controls, Indicators, and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-3 RF-5800V-HH Mode>Test Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3-4 Battery Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3-5 RF-5800V-HH LT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3-6 Net Preset and Frequency/Hopset Screen in Receive (Fixed Frequency
Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3-7 Net Preset and Frequency/Hopset Screen in Transmit (Fixed Frequency
Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3-8 Zero Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3-9 RF-5800V-HH Options Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3-10 SCAN Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
3-11 RF-5800V-HH Mode Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
3-12 Black Digital Retransmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
3-13 Red Analog Retransmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
3-14 Repeater Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
3-15 Retransmission/Repeater Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
4-1 RF-5800V-HH Programming Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
A-1 Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
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LIST OF FIGURES – Continued
Figure Page
B-1 RF-5800V-HH Programming Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
B-2 Basic Wireless IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-30
B-3 SMS Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-36
B-4 Typical Sensor Report Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-40
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1-1 RF-5800V-HH Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1-2 Radio Model and Encryption Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
2-1 Items Included With the RF-5800V-HH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3-1 RF-5800V-HH Controls, Indicators, and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-2 Voice/Data Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
5-1 Daily Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-2 Weekly Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-3 Run-Time Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5-4 Non-BIT Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-5 RF-5800V-HH Typical Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
A-1 AUDIO Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A-2 Side Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A-3 VHF ANTENNA Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
A-4 Connectors and Mating Connector Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
B-1 Error Messages and Corrective Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10
B-2 DATUM Abbreviations and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-16
B-3 Alert Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-41
B-4 Tamper Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-45
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CHAPTER 1
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All safety precautions necessary for the protection of personnel and equipment are cross-referenced in the following
list. The WARNING or CAUTION is referenced to the paragraph number where it is used in the manual, and a brief
subject phrase indicating the content is provided. Read these items in their entirety before performing the referenced
procedure.
• WARNING - Paragraph 2.2.1 - Do not crush, disassemble, reverse polarity, incinerate, or mutilate the
lithium-ion battery.
• WARNING - Paragraph 2.2.1 - If the battery becomes hot, a hissing sound is heard and an irritating smell
occurs; move the equipment to a well-ventilated area if possible.
• WARNING - Paragraph 2.2.1 - Use only chargers approved by Harris, and never attempt to modify the
battery or charger.
• CAUTION - Paragraph 2.2.1 - Acid contaminates Lithium-Ion (Li-ION) batteries.
• CAUTION - Paragraph 2.3 - If using the blade antenna, tighten onto radio by turning the base adapter to
avoid damage to Radio Frequency (RF) antenna connector on the transceiver.
• CAUTION - Paragraph 2.4 - If using the blade antenna, loosen from the radio by turning the base adapter
to avoid damage to RF antenna connector on the transceiver.
• WARNING - Paragraph 3.15.6 - Avoid contact with antennas in retransmit mode to prevent electrical shock
and RF burns.
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• CAUTION - Paragraph 4.8.1 - When the radio side connector is not being used, the ANC Connector setting
should be set to DISABLE to avoid inadvertently short-circuiting the pins on this connector.
• WARNING - Paragraph 5.3.2 - Do not attempt to recharge a disposable lithium-ion battery.
• WARNING - Paragraph 5.3.3 - Do not dispose of Li-ION batteries in uncontrolled trash.
• WARNING - Paragraph 5.3.3 - Do not crush, disassemble, reverse polarity, incinerate, or mutilate the Li-
ION battery. Do not expose to fire or temperatures above 160° F (71° C).
1.2 PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
This operation manual provides the user with RF-5800V-HH Very High Frequency (VHF) Handheld Radio (often
referred to throughout this manual as RF-5800V-HH) operation instructions, as well as technical information
required to support Level I (operator) Maintenance.
1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The RF-5800V-HH is an advanced VHF handheld radio which provides reliable tactical communications
performance in a small, lightweight package that maximizes user mobility. The RF-5800V-HH provides reliable
Line-of-Sight (LOS) communications. Supported modulation modes are Frequency Modulation (FM) and 16 kbps
Wideband Frequency Shift Keying (WBFSK) data. The radio also supports Continuously Variable Slope Delta
(CVSD) voice communications. Communications can take place with handheld, manpack, mobile, and fixed-site
radio stations. The RF-5800V-HH covers 30 MHz to 107.99999 MHz, with three selectable output power levels of
0.25, 2, and 5 watts. The radio operates from a single, rechargeable handheld battery.
The menu driven interface is similar to the RF-5800V-MP. Up to 25 user-defined net presets provide complete radio
configuration including modulation, Communication Security (COMSEC) keys, and Transmission Security
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(TRANSEC) keys. Quick selection of five nets can be done using the function switch on top of the radio. The radio
also supports remote control operation from a customer-supplied remote control terminal.
Additionally, the RF-5800V-HH provides Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) for radio operational test and battery
checks as well as a hold-up circuit to maintain programmed information when powered off.
1.4 FEATURES
The RF-5800V-HH offers the following features:
• Fixed frequency and Quicklook 1A frequency hopping operation
• Wireless cloning of radio configuration
• Net Scanning
• Situational Awareness Global Positioning System (GPS) position reporting
• Harris Citadel
®
I and Citadel® II encryption
• Citadel Algorithm Modification (CAM)
• Support for RF-5800V-V500 High Volume Manufacturing (HVM)
• Support for RF-5800M-V520 HVM Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Power Amplifier (PA)
• Jerk and Run functionality for both RF-5800V-V500 HVM and RF-5800M-V520 HVM UHF PA
• Radio Lock
• Directed Calling/Telephony
• Wireless Internet Protocol (IP)
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• Short Messaging Service (SMS)
• Falcon Watch™ Sensor Alert Messaging
• Automatic whisper operation
• Cross-band and cross-mode retransmit operation
1.5 CONFIGURATIONS
The RF-5800V-HH radio is available in the following configurations:
• RF-5800V-HH001 VHF radio, no internal GPS, Citadel
• RF-5800V-HH101 VHF radio, with internal GPS, Citadel
• RF-5800V-HH004 VHF radio, no internal GPS, Citadel
• RF-5800V-HH104 VHF radio, with internal GPS, Citadel
®
I
®
I
®
II (backwards compatible with Citadel® I)
®
II (backwards compatible with Citadel® I)
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1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-1 lists the specifications for the RF-5800V-HH.
Table 1-1. RF-5800V-HH Specifications
Function Specification
GENERAL
Frequency Range 30.0 MHz to 107.99999 MHz on fixed-frequency and frequency hopping nets
Frequency Resolution 10 Hz - Fixed Frequency
25 kHz - Frequency Hopping
Modulation FM, WBFSK (CVSD digital voice or clear voice)
FM Deviation 5 kHz, 6.5 kHz, and 8 kHz
Squelch Noise, 150 Hz tone, digital squelch, or no squelch
Presets 25, fully programmable
Frequency Hopping Quicklook 1A
RF Input/Output Impedance 50 ohms nominal, unbalanced
Power Input Battery
Transmitter Power Output Operator selectable 0.25, 2, 5 watts
Operating Temperature Range -20° C to +60° C (-4° F to +140° F) - including battery
Size (including battery)
With GPS
Without GPS
2.91 W x 9.1 H x 2.25 D in. (7.4 W x 23.1 H x 5.7 D cm.)
2.91 W x 9.1 H x 1.97 D in. (7.4 W x 23.1 H x 5.0 D cm.)
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Table 1-1. RF-5800V-HH Specifications (Continued)
Function Specification
Weight 1.1 kg (2.42 lbs.) including battery and short antenna, non-GPS
Altitude Operate at 15,000 feet (4545 meters) above sea level for one hour, per MIL-
STD-810F
Salt Water Submersion 2 meters (6.6 ft.) per MIL-STD-810F, non-operating
1.7 VOICE/DATA COMPATIBILITY
Refer to Table 3-2 for information on the capabilities of the RF-5800V-HH for voice or data in each modulation and
radio model.
1.8 COMPATIBILITY
Successful communications depends on using the correct encryption type and compatible radios. Table 1-2 provides
a list of compatible Harris radio models and encryption types.
The RF-5800V-HH is interoperable in non-secure, fixed-frequency modes with other VHF radio systems such as the
AN/PRC-119, AN/PRC-77, and AN/VRC-12. When communicating with older radio equipment, several net
compatibility issues must be considered when planning the net:
• Frequency - Older radio equipment does not support 10 Hz frequency resolution (fixed). When introducing
older radio equipment to the net, only utilize frequencies that ALL radios can support.
• Data/Voice - Older radio equipment may not support data or digital voice operating modes. When
introducing older radio equipment to the net, only utilize operating modes that ALL radios can support.
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• Squelch - Older radio equipment does not support digital squelch. When introducing older radio equipment
to the net, only utilize squelch types that ALL radios can support.
Table 1-2. Radio Model and Encryption Compatibility
Encryption Modulation/Mode
Radio Model
Citadel
RF-5800V-HH+
RF-5800V-MP+
RF-5800M-HH+*
RF-5800M-MP*
AN/PRC-117F*
RF-5800H-MP*
{
= Not Compatible, 9= Compatible, * = Compatible when using compatible frequencies, + = Citadel® II
1.9 COMPATIBLE CABLES AND CONNECTORS
Several cables are available for connecting external equipment to the RF-5800V-HH. Refer to Paragraph 2.1 for a
list of available options.
Refer to Paragraph A.1 for connector pinout information. For mating connector part numbers, refer to Table A-4.
9 9 9 9 9 9
9 9 9 9 9 9
9 9 9 9 9 9
9 { 9 9 9 9
{ { 9 { { {
9 { 9 9 9 {
Citadel
Resync
FM Analog
Voice
CVSD
Voice Over
WBFSK
Data Over
WBFSK
Hopping
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CHAPTER 2
NOTE
SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN
In applications where the RF-5800V-HH is installed in a radio
system with other equipment, the system level documentation
takes precedence.
2.1 ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE RF-5800V-HH
Table 2-1 provides a list of the items included with the RF-5800V-HH. Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show all of the
items included with the RF-5800V-HH.
Table 2-1. Items Included With the RF-5800V-HH
Description Part Number
RF-5800V-HH001 Radio Assembly w/o Global Positioning
System (GPS)
RF-5800V-HH101 Radio Assembly with GPS, Citadel
RF-5800V-HH004 Radio Assembly w/o GPS, Citadel
RF-5800V-HH104 Radio Assembly with GPS, Citadel
®
I
®
II
®
II
12011-1000-02
12011-1000-04
12011-1000-10
12011-1000-11
Handheld Whip Antenna 12011-2600-01
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-ION) Battery 12041-2100-02
Operator Card 10515-0300-4100
GPS antenna (only with GPS versions) 12041-6550-01
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2-2
RF-5800V-HH 01,
RF-5800V-HH004
0
RF-5800V-HH101,
RF-5800V-HH104
CL-0300-4200-0001
Figure 2-1. RF-5800V-HH Models
RECHARGEABLE
Li-ION BATTERY
(12041-2100-02)
HANDHELD WHIP
ANTENNA
(12011-2600-01)
OPERATOR CARD
(10515-0300-4100)
GPS ANTENNA
(12041-6550-01)
Figure 2-2. Items Included with RF-5800V-HH
CL-0300-4200-0002
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2.1.1 Optional Items
Optional items available for the RF-5800V-HH include:
• One (1) meter blade antenna with gooseneck base (12011-2700-01)
• RF-3161-AT001 body worn dipole antenna (12006-2400-02)
• Modified H-250 Handset (10075-1399)
• Headset (12011-0400-xx)
• RF-5853-CH001 Single-bay charger (12011-2400-01)
• RF-5853-CH002 Two-bay charger (12011-3100-01)
• RF-5853-CH006 Six-bay charger (12011-2300-01)
• Data Cable, Side Connector to DB25 Synchronous (12011-0210-A006)
• Config/Fill Cable, Side Connector to DB9 Remote (12011-0200-A006)
• Retransmit cable (12011-0230-A050)
• Tactical Internet, Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Cable (12011-0775-A003/A006/A007)
• RF-6550V-PK002 Radio Programming Kit - includes RF-6550V Very High Frequency (VHF)- Ultra High
Frequency (UHF) Radio Programming Application (RPA) and the Programming Cable Assembly (120110200-A006)
• Radio Holster (RF-5932-CA001 Camo) (RF-5932-CA002 Black)
• Flipdown Radio Holster (RF-5933-CA001 Camo) (RF-5933-CA002 Black)
• Handset Radio Accessory bag (12041-1595-01)
• Embedded GPS Cover Assembly (12011-6550-01)
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The RF-5800V-HH can be used with either the whip antenna or the blade antenna over the entire 30 MHz to
WARNING
WARNING
107.99999 MHz frequency range of the radio. Other antennas may be used if they have a 50-ohm input impedance
and use a Threaded N-Connector (TNC). For the GPS antenna, other antennas may be used if they have a 50-ohm
input impedance and use a Sub-Miniature B (SMB) Connector.
2.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION
The following paragraphs contain warnings/cautions and storage/maintenance information for Li-ION batteries.
Refer to Paragraph 5.3 for battery maintenance information.
2.2.1 Warnings and Cautions
Observe the following warnings and cautions:
Do not crush, disassemble, reverse polarity, incinerate, or
mutilate the Li-ION battery. Do not expose to fire or
temperatures above 160° F (71° C).
If the battery becomes hot, a hissing sound is heard, and an
irritating smell occurs; if possible, move the equipment to a
well-ventilated area.
2-5
WARNING
Use only chargers approved by Harris, and never attempt to
CAUTION
CAUTION
modify the battery or charger, or attempt to charge a
disposable battery. Doing so may result in injury to the user
and/or damage to the battery or radio.
ACID CONTAMINATES LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
Every effort must be made to keep lithium-ion batteries as far
away as possible from lead acid batteries because lead acid
batteries contain sulfuric acid. DO NOT use the same tools
and materials, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, syringes,
hydrometers, and gloves for both types of batteries. Any trace
of acid or acid fumes will permanently damage (Li-ION)
batteries on contact.
2.2.2 Battery Storage and Maintenance
For maximum battery life, observe the following:
• It is not necessary to wait until the battery is fully discharged before recharging the battery.
• Keep the battery's metal contacts clean.
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• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged
NOTE
several hundred times before requiring replacement.
• Store unused batteries in a cool, dry place.
• Recharge the battery after long periods (six months) of non-use to maximize battery life.
2.3 EQUIPMENT SETUP
See Figure 2-3. Perform the following procedure to set up the RF-5800V-HH:
This procedure and Figure 2-3 reference a RF-5800V-HH
radio equipped with GPS.
a. The lithium-ion battery has a quick twist mount for easy connect and disconnect. Attach battery to
transceiver by seating the battery on the base of the radio at an angle to the base, and then twist the
battery into position in a clockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the battery. The battery latch
on the side of the radio snaps into the lock position when the battery is properly positioned on the radio.
Refer to Paragraph 5.3 for information on battery life and recharging batteries.
b. Connect the optional handset, if used, to the audio connector on top of the transceiver.
c. Screw either the optional blade antenna or short whip antenna to the antenna connector on top of the
transceiver.
• If using the optional blade antenna, connect antenna base to the transceiver by holding and
tightening the adapter body, and then connect antenna to base.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Tightening the antenna assembly by holding onto the blade
antenna can damage the Radio Frequency (RF) antenna
connector on the transceiver.
• The short whip antenna does not require an antenna base adapter and can be connected directly to
the antenna connector on the transceiver.
d. If the radio is equipped with internal GPS, screw the GPS antenna into the GPS connector on top of the
transceiver.
2.4 EQUIPMENT TEARDOWN
See Figure 2-3. Perform the following procedure to tear down the RF-5800V-HH:
a. Zeroize the radio to erase communications plan, Transmission Security (TRANSEC) information, and
Communications Security (COMSEC) information. Refer to Paragraph 3.12.
b. Turn the radio function switch to the OFF position.
c. If a blade antenna is used, first disconnect the antenna from the antenna base. If no antenna base is used,
disconnect the antenna from the radio.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
If a blade antenna is used, always remove the blade from the
base first, and then remove base from transceiver. Holding and
turning the blade antenna to remove the complete antenna
assembly can damage the RF antenna connector on the
transceiver.
d. Disconnect the antenna base (if used) from the antenna connector.
e. Disconnect the handset (if used) from the audio connector.
f. If equipped with internal GPS, disconnect the GPS antenna from the GPS antenna connector.
g. Remove battery from transceiver by sliding the battery latch up toward the side connector. Hold the
battery latch in this raised position while rotating the battery in the counterclockwise direction as
viewed from the bottom of the battery. Refer to Paragraph 5.3 for information on battery life, recharging
batteries, and proper disposal of batteries.
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HANDHELD
GPS ANTENNA
RF-5800V-HH
VHF
TRANSCEIVER
BATTERY
LATCH
WHIP ANTENNA
RECHARGEABLE
Li-ION BATTERY
CL-0300-4200-0003
Figure 2-3. Equipment Setup and Teardown (GPS Version Shown)
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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the operational capabilities and limitations of the RF-5800V-HH, and provides instructions
on how to perform those operations. The user should first review Paragraph 3.3 to become familiar with the radio
controls, indicators and connectors.
3.2 OPERATION TASK SUMMARY
Radio operation tasks, in general, are performed in the following order:
• Power on radio - Paragraph 3.4
• Radio lock/unlock - Paragraph 3.5
• Keypad lock/unlock - Paragraph 3.6
• Test radio - Paragraph 3.7
• Select Plain Text (PT) or Cipher Text (CT) - Paragraph 3.10
• Perform basic operations using net presets - Paragraph 3.11
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Some operations can be performed at any time during normal operations and consist of:
NOTE
• Optional tests - Paragraph 3.7.2, Paragraph 3.7.4
• Display lamp operation - Paragraph 3.8
• Zeroize radio - Paragraph 3.12
• Set radio options - Paragraph 3.13
• Net scanning - Paragraph 3.14
• Remote control mode - Paragraph 3.15.1
• Clone mode - Paragraph 3.15.2
• Retransmit mode - Paragraph 3.15.6
Advanced features covered in Appendix B include Directed
Calling, Situational Awareness (SA), Wireless Internet
Protocol (IP) Network, Short Messaging Service (SMS), and
Falcon Watch™ Sensor Alerts.
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3.3 CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS
F-0300-4200-0003A
9
10
11
12
87654
3
2
1
VHF
Figure 3-1 shows the radio controls, indicators, and connectors. Tabl e 3-1 describes the controls, indicators, and
connectors.
Figure 3-1. RF-5800V-HH Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
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3
1
2
4
5
8
13
VHF
7
6
9
12
11
10
CL-0300-4200-0004
Figure 3-2. RF-5800V-HH w/GPS Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
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Table 3-1. RF-5800V-HH Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Key
(Figure 3-1)
Control/Indicator Function
1 Monitor Toggles squelch on and off.
2 Push-To-Talk (PTT) Push-To-Talk. (Not lockable.)
3 Volume Control Increases/decreases volume. (Not lockable.)
4 MIC Built-in microphone. (Not lockable.)
5 6-Pin Audio Provides a connection for an audio handset or data device that
uses a six-pin connector.
6 Antenna Connector Provides a 50-ohm antenna port for a Threaded N-Connector
(TNC).
7 Function Switch (labeled on
side of switch)
OFF Turns RF-5800V-HH Off.
1 through 5 Selects preset nets 1 through 5.
SCAN Places the radio in scan operation, if scan is enabled.
FP Places the radio in Front Panel (FP), permitting access to all
presets and keypad functions.
Z-ALL Zeroizes all programmed variables, including encryption
variables (momentary - with toggle switch in the “Z” position).
8 Toggle Switch
PT Places the radio in Plain Text (PT).
CT Places the radio in the Cipher Text (CT - encryption).
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Table 3-1. RF-5800V-HH Controls, Indicators, and Connectors (Continued)
Key
(Figure 3-1)
Control/Indicator Function
Z Zeroizes all programmed values, including Communications
Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC)
variables (with function switch in Z-ALL position.) (Momentary)
9 ANC Connector Ancillary (ANC) side connector (18-pin) for remote or data
device.
10 Battery Latch Releases battery for removal.
11 Keypad
The circular arrow button shows alternate displays. Refer to
Paragraph 3.11.2.
[CALL] Provides the ability to place directed calls to radios stations or
phone calls through a 6010 basestation configuration. (Refer to
Appendix B for details.).
[LT] Provides access to the keypad/display backlight control menus.
Refer to Paragraph 3.8 and see Figure 3-5.
[MODE] Allows the operator to change the radio's operating mode. See
Figure 3-3.
[ZERO] Provides access to the radio's zeroize menus. See Figure 3-8.
[OPT] Provides access to the radio's options menus. See Figure 3-9.
[PGM] Provides access to the radio's programming menus. See
Figure 4-1.
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Table 3-1. RF-5800V-HH Controls, Indicators, and Connectors (Continued)
Key
(Figure 3-1)
12 Display Displays operational and programming screens.
13 GPS Antenna Connector Antenna connector for internal GPS.
3.3.1 Number Entry
Alphanumeric fields are used to enter alphanumeric strings such as net names, security, and passwords. When
selecting an alphanumeric field, the entire field flashes. Once a character is entered, only the next character to be
updated flashes. This flashing character is the cursor.
Control/Indicator Function
[CLR] Returns a field to its previous value, and activates the previous
menu, or terminates a call while in a directed call.
[ENT] Enter. Selects scroll field choices or locks in entry field data.
[PRE +/-] Scrolls the operator through the programmed nets when the
function switch is in the FP position.
_ and `
S and T
Allows the operator to move the cursor to the left or right, or to
select a new menu field.
Allows the operator to scroll through a scroll field list.
• Each numeric button on the keypad (except 0) is assigned up to three letters of the alphabet. For example,
the 1 button is also assigned the letters A, B, and C. To enter a 1 in a field, press the 1 button once, to enter
an A, press the 1 button twice, etc.
• To advance the cursor to the next position, another button must be pressed. This automatically advances the
cursor to the next position.
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• If two consecutive letters need to be entered from the same button, the right arrow button must be pressed
NOTE
to advance the cursor.
The CLR button backspaces one digit and then clears all digits to the right of the cursor.
3.4 RADIO POWER ON
To power on the RF-5800V-HH, rotate the function switch from OFF to the 1 - 5, SCAN, or FP position. This
initializes the radio and performs a power on self-test. When the test is complete, the net preset screen is displayed.
The radio and keypad may be locked to prevent accidental
button operation. Refer to Paragraph 3.5 and Paragraph 3.6
before proceeding with radio and keypad functions.
When using the RF-5800V-HH with the optional RF-5800V-V500 Vehicular Adapter Amplifier (VAA) or RF5800M-V520 VAA Ultra High Frequency (UHF), set the operating mode to VA A (refer to Paragraph 3.15.10). This
allows the radio to be used with jerk and run operation.
3.5 RADIO LOCK
The Radio Lock function provides the capability to completely disable all keypad and all pushbutton functions of
the radio. This eliminates the potential for any inadvertent key presses while the radio is turned on. The top function
switch will remain operable even with the radio locked, allowing for CT and PT audio connections. See Figure 3-11.
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3.5.1 Locking the Radio
Perform the following procedure to lock the radio:
a. Press the [MODE] button.
b. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select RADIO LOCK, and press [ENT].
c. RADIO LOCKED will be seen on the display.
3.5.2 Unlocking the Radio
Perform the following procedure to unlock the radio:
a. Press the [CLR] button five times in quick succession to unlock the radio controls.
3.6 KEYPAD LOCK
The Keypad Lock function provides the capability to lock the radio keypad. This reduces the potential for
inadvertent key presses to adversely affect radio operation or programming. See Figure 3-11.
3.6.1 Locking the Keypad
Perform the following procedure to lock the keypad:
a. Press the [MODE] button.
b. Use the up/down arrow keys to select KEYPAD LOCK and press [ENT].
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NOTE
Locking the keypad does not disable the monitor, PTT, or
NOTE
NOTE
volume controls.
3.6.2 Unlocking the Keypad
Perform the following procedure to unlock the keypad:
a. Press the [MODE] button.
b. Enter the programmed operator security level 0 password and press [ENT] to unlock the keypad.
If remote control and keypad lock are both enabled, remote
control should be turned off prior to turning off keypad lock.
3.7 INITIAL TESTS
The following paragraphs provide tests that should be performed to ensure operational readiness of the RF-5800VHH.
3.7.1 Automatic Test
See Figure 3-3 for the Mode>Test menu tree. Perform the following to run an automatic test:
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The keypad may have been locked. To unlock, refer to
Paragraph 3.6.2.
a. Press the [MODE] button.
b. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select TEST and press [ENT].
c. Select AUTO and press [ENT].
d. If the radio displays a fault code, refer to Chapter 5.
3.7.2 Optional Manual Tests
See Figure 3-3 for the Mode>Test menu tree. Perform the following to run the manual tests:
a. Press the [MODE] button.
b. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select TEST and press [ENT].
c. Select MANUAL and press [ENT].
d. Run individual tests as desired:
1. AUDIO - Tests MIC/AUX MIC audio input capability. Audio also tests SPKR/AUX SPKR
capability.
2. KEYPAD - Displays key presses detected.
3. BACKLIGHT - Toggles backlight settings.
4. LCD - Toggles LCD contrast settings.
e. If the radio fails any of the tests, refer to Chapter 5 for troubleshooting.
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Figure 3-3. RF-5800V-HH Mode>Test Menu
F-0185-4200-0004A
OPERATIONAL MODE
TEST
TEST IN PROGRESS
0% 100%
USE
BUTTONS TO
SCROLL
THROUGH
INSTALLED
ASSEMBLIES
USE
AND CIRCULAR
TO SCROLL
THROUGH
INSTALLED
FIRMWARE
VERSION:V#.#
FEATURE: HH001
R/T SERIAL NUMBER
HARDWARE FIRMWARE OVM SERIAL
AUTO MANUAL BATTERY
VERSION
3
GHI
MODE
TEST PASSED
ANY KEY TO EXIT
(OR FAULT/WARNING)
0%
100%
12.6V 100%
######
KEY PRESSED
TOGGLING BACKLIGHT
INTENSITY
AUDIO KEYPAD
BACKLIGHT
LCD
#
TOGGLING DISPLAY
CONTRAST
TESTING AUDIO
MIC SPKR AUXMIC AUXSPKR
OUTPUT
TESTING AUDIO
OUTPUT
AUDIO LEVEL
MIN MAX
AUDIO LEVEL
MIN MAX
NOTES:
1. IF KEYPAD IS LOCKED AND MODE KEY IS PRESSED, RADIO WILL
PROMPT USER FOR A PASSWORD (DEFAULT: JUST PRESS ENTER).
ARROW BUTTONS
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3.7.3 Battery Test
F-0185-4200-0005
0%
BATTERY
80%12.2 V
100%
See Figure 3-3 for the Mode>Test menu tree. For more information on batteries, refer to Paragraph 5.3. Perform the
following to run the battery test:
a. Press the [MODE] button.
b. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select TEST and press [ENT].
c. Select BATTERY and press [ENT]. The radio displays actual charge capacity in numeric form and with
a graphical intensity meter display. Battery voltage is also displayed numerically. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4. Battery Display
3.7.4 Optional Version Tests
See Figure 3-3 for the Mode>Test menu tree. Perform the following to run version tests:
a. Press the [MODE] button.
b. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select TEST and press [ENT].
c. Select VERSION and press [ENT].
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d. Select and check individual versions as desired:
1. HARDWARE
2. FIRMWARE
3. OVM (Option Validation Matrix)
4. SERIAL (serial number of radio)
3.8 LT BUTTON OPERATION
See Figure 3-5. To configure the keypad/display backlight operation, intensity and contrast, press the [LT] button.
a. To have the backlight remain on for a short time after any button is pressed, use the up/down arrow
buttons to select MOMENTARY, then press the [ENT] button. To have the backlight remain
continuously on, select ON, then press the [ENT] button. To disable the backlight, select OFF, then
press the [ENT] button.
b. Use the left/right arrow buttons to adjust the backlight intensity, then press [ENT].
c. Use the left/right arrow buttons to adjust the display contrast, then press [ENT] to exit.
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Figure 3-5. RF-5800V-HH LT Menu
F-0185-4200-0006
LIGHT OPERATION
OFF
MOMENTARY
ON
LIGHT INTENSITY
CONTRAST
2
DEF
LT
3.9 BEFORE OPERATING THE RF-5800V-HH
Before operating the RF-5800V-HH, the net presets, keys, addresses, etc. must be established. Parameters can be
programmed through the radio front panel per Chapter 4, or by using the RF-6550V VHF-UHF Radio Programming
Application software (supplied separately).
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3.9.1 Voice/Data Compatibility
Table 3-2 shows the operational mode capabilities of the RF-5800V-HH.
Table 3-2. Voice/Data Compatibility
Operating
Mode
Intended
Operation
Simple
PT
Wireless IP/
Directed
CT Simple, Directed,
Wireless IP
Data/Voice
(D/V)
Voice
Fixed
Frequency
Modulation
VOC CLEAR FM
D/V CLEAR WBFSK
DATA NONE WBFSK
VOC CVSD WBFSK
D/V CVSD WBFSK
DATA NONE WBFSK
VOC CVSD WBFSK
D/V CVSD WBFSK
DATA NONE WBFSK
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3.9.2 Cipher Text Compatibility
Radios can communicate using Cipher Text (CT) only if they have exactly the same version of CITADEL
encryption. Perform the following procedure to determine CITADEL version number.
a. Rotate function switch to 1 - 5, or FP.
b. Press the [MODE] button. Select TEST and press [ENT].
c. Select VERSION and press [ENT].
d. Select HARDWARE and press [ENT].
e. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll to the CITADEL version menu.
f. Verify that the Harris part numbers match exactly in the radio. In CITADEL I radios, the last four digits
correspond to the CITADEL I version, and in CITADEL II radios, the last five digits correspond to the
CITADEL II version.
3.10 SELECTING PT OR CT
Place the toggle switch on the top of the radio in the Plain Text (PT) or Cipher Text (CT - encrypted) position. The
selection is shown on the top line of the display. Refer to Paragraph 3.9.2 for the procedure to verify CT
compatibility.
3.11 BASIC OPERATION FROM NET PRESET
The RF-5800V-HH uses net presets to simplify radio operation.
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3.11.1 Overview - Contents of a Net Preset
0
A net preset associates an encryption key, voice/data setting, squelch setting, and power level to either a fixed
frequency or a hopnet. This hierarchy lessens the amount of manually programmed parameters in the radio. For
instance, a user may use several encryption keys or data rates for a particular frequency or hopnet. All this
information can be preprogrammed into the radio and stored as a net preset for simple access.
3.11.2 LCD Display - Preset Screens
The net preset screen, shown on the top of Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7, is used to view and change net presets. The
frequency/hopset screen, shown on the bottom of Figure 3-6 and Figure 3-7, is used to view and change frequency
or hopset settings. Some points to remember with these screens consist of the following:
• To change settings, use the _ and ` keys to scroll to the setting, use ST to scroll choices, and press [ENT]
to accept changes.
• To toggle between the net preset and frequency/hopset screen, use the key.
• The battery meter is temporarily replaced with the volume level indicator when the Volume button is
pressed.
• The receive signal strength meter (S-Meter) changes to display a power level meter when the
RF-5800V-HH is transmitting.
• NORM is displayed for simple net presets; radio ID is displayed for directed or wireless IP presets.
• Only the net presets that are configured and enabled (activated in list) will be selectable.
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NOTE
Whenever the operator manually changes a preprogrammed
NOTE
net parameter, the radio places an asterisk (*) to the right of the
net name on the LCD. In addition to receive and transmit
frequencies, the operator can also change the Data/Voice
setting and squelch type. Changing parameters in this way is
called a temporary override. For more information on
temporary override, refer to Paragraph 3.11.6.
The radio function switch must be in the FP position to use the
[+PRE-] buttons.
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Figure 3-6. Net Preset and Frequency/Hopset Screen in Receive (Fixed Frequency Shown)
SIGNAL STRENGTH
METER
F-0185-4200-0009
VOICE TYPE
DATA/VOICE
NET NAME
R/T INDICATOR
(CURRENTLY SHOWING A
STATIC “R” FOR RECEIVE)
BATTERY
METER
CT/PT
SWITCH SETTING
S-METER LABEL
SQUELCH TYPE
MODULATION
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
NET TYPE
DATA RATE
NOTES:
1. PRESSING VOLUME BUTTONS CAUSES THE
VOLUME METER TO REPLACE THE
BATTERY METER FOR A SHORT TIME.
2. THE BATTERY METER GIVES AN
INDICATION OF THE CHARGE CAPACITY OF
THE BATTERY.
VOC
NET4
D/V
PT
R BAT
NORM
OFF
SQL
0
CLEAR
FM
VOICE
MOD
S3 6 9+
T: 030.00000
R: 030.00000
FREQUENCY
PT
R BAT
RATE
S3 6 9+
NONE
FIX
NORM
SETTING
MODE
NORM/HOP
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Figure 3-7. Net Preset and Frequency/Hopset Screen in Transmit (Fixed Frequency Shown)
F-0185-4200-0010
POWER METER
R/T INDICATOR
(CURRENTLY SHOWING A FLASHING
“T” FOR TRANSMIT)
VOC
NET4
D/V
PT
T BAT
NORM
OFF
SQL
CLEAR
FM
VOICE
MOD
0
T: 030.00000
R: 030.00000
FREQUENCY
PT
T BAT
RATE
NONE
FIX
NORM
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3.11.3 Select a Net Preset
NOTE
Net presets are selected by using the [+PRE-] key to scroll the choices.
The [+PRE-] key is disabled when the function switch is
placed in 1 - 5.
3.11.4 Data/Voice (D/V) Settings
The Data/Voice (D/V) field can be changed to Voice (VOC), Data/Voice (D/V), or DATA. The choices correspond
to the types of audio input. Refer to Paragraph 3.9.1 for compatibility. The PTT will be ignored if DATA is selected.
3.11.5 Squelch (SQL) Settings
The RF-5800V-HH supports digital squelch, analog tone squelch, and analog noise squelch. Noise and Tone Squelch
can be modified from the SQL field. Digital squelch requires that the radio receive a specific digital waveform in
order to break the radio's squelch. Analog tone squelch requires that a 150 Hz tone be transmitted along with the
normal radio traffic in order to break the receive radio's squelch. Analog noise squelch requires a signal that is strong
enough to break the radio's squelch.
Digital squelch is only available on digital nets, when in CT position, or on a directed or WIP net. If switching to
an analog net, the analog squelch type defaults to TONE for FM and NOISE for AM.
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3.11.6 Radio Programming Versus Temporary Overrides
NOTE
NOTE
It is important to understand the differences between programming and temporary overrides. The radio is
programmed from the keypad. Programmed parameters are stored in non-volatile Random Access Memory (RAM)
until they are zeroized via user command. RAM is capacitor backed for a short period after the main battery is
removed. A charged battery must be reinstalled within a short period to avoid losing programming data.
The operator can temporarily override given parameters from their programmed value. These changes are only valid
until the operator selects another net. Once this occurs, the temporary changes are lost. The operator must select the
SAVE command from the [OPT] menu in order to save the temporary overrides as programmed values.
Saving temporarily overridden net parameters without
coordinating those net changes with the other net members
can compromise net and radio performance.
Performing a temporary override may cause parameters of
lower precedence to be overridden. This is to ensure that all
radio parameters are consistent and work with one another.
The operator is not notified of these additional overrides.
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3.12 ZERO OPERATION
NOTE
See Figure 3-8. Zeroizing clears all or a specific part of radio programming and returns the radio configurations to
their factory defaults. The [ZERO] button is always enabled, except in radio and keypad lock.
• To zeroize the entire radio, press the [ZERO] button, select ALL, then press [ENT].
Zeroizing may also be accomplished by placing the function
switch in the Z-ALL position, and placing the toggle switch in
the Z position.
• To zeroize the radio's net programming, press the [ZERO] button, select NETS, then press [ENT].
• To zeroize the radio’s network settings, press the [ZERO] button, select NETWORK, then press [ENT].
• To zeroize the radio's encryption programming, press the [ZERO] button, select COMSEC, then press
[ENT].
• To zeroize the radio's Short Messaging Service information, press the [ZERO] button, select SMS, then
choose between the following:
• ALL SMS - Deletes all SMS messages.
• LAST SENT - Deletes only the last sent message.
• RECEIVED - Deletes all received messages.
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• CANNED - Deletes all canned messages.
Press [ENT]. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select YES, then press [ENT].
• To zeroize the radio's frequency hopping programming, press the [ZERO] button, select TRANSEC, then
NOTE
5
MNO
ZERO
F-0300-4200-0008
COMSEC
ALL
NETS
NETWORK
TRANSEC
SMS
ALL SMS
LAST SENT
RECEIVED
CANNED
ALERTS
press [ENT].
• To zeroize all received Falcon Watch™ Alert messages, press the [ZERO] button, select ALERTS, then
press [ENT].
In the default zeroized state of the radio when the function
switch is in the FP position, the radio defaults to NET0.
Otherwise, the radio defaults to the last net enabled while in
FP.
Figure 3-8. Zero Menu
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3.13 RADIO OPTIONS
BROWSE
MSGS
NET ## SAVED
F-0185-4200-0011
NOTES:
1. ONLY VISIBLE WHEN USING A FREQUENCY HOPPING NET.
7
STU
OPT
SAVE
ENCRYPTION KEY
COMSEC
SPEAKER
ENABLE
SPKR
ON
OFF
GPS
VIEW
REPORT
RADIO
SELF ID
RADIO
TRANSMIT
POWER
POWER
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
LOCKSET:
(NOTE 1)
LOCKSETS
(NOTE 2)
CRYPTO MODE
MINERR
RESYNC
SMS
2. ONLY VISIBLE WHEN GPS IS CONNECTED.
SELECT
NEW
DELETE_ALL
S
T
3. ONLY USED WITH DIRECTED CALLING AND WIRELESS IP NETS. REFER TO
(NOTE 3)
PARAGRAPH B.2 AND PARAGRAPH B.4.
BROWSE
MSGS
ALERTS
SELECT
DISPLAY ALL
DELETE_ALL
S
T
(NOTE 3)
CAM
TEK
TEK XX
Figure 3-9 shows the RF-5800V-HH options menu tree. The following paragraphs describe the radio options menus.
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Figure 3-9. RF-5800V-HH Options Menu Tree
3.13.1 SAVE
To save changes made from net preset displays, press the [OPT] button, then select SAVE and press the [ENT]
button. For more information on net programming, refer to Paragraph 4.5.2.1.
3.13.2 COMSEC
To view the Communications Security (COMSEC) setting for the active net, press the [OPT] button, select
COMSEC, then press [ENT]. Select either Traffic Encryption Key (TEK) or Citadel Algorithm Modification
(CAM), then press [ENT]. The CAM option provides an additional layer of encryption for both CITADEL I and
CITADEL II type radios. CAM is not programmable in the radio but is generated using a separate Harris Key
Generation Application (KGA) and loaded using the RPA. Under TEK, enter the Encryption Key TEK number
and press [ENT]. Next, select the Crypto Mode. Valid options are:
• MINERR - This is the default mode. When using MINERR, the start of the transmission must be heard to
receive an encrypted transmission. There is a crypto sync that precedes the waveform. This mode is
supported across all net types: Simple, Directed Calling, and Wireless IP.
• RESYNC - This mode allows a radio on simple voice/data nets (not directed calling or wireless IP nets) to
receive an encrypted transmission already in progress. The radio does not have to hear the start of the
waveform, but can power on and start receiving in mid-transmission. RESYNC is more susceptible to noise
than MINERR.
3.13.3 Speaker (SPKR)
To toggle the radio speaker on or off, press the [OPT] button, then select SPKR. Use the up/down arrows to select
ON or OFF.
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3.13.4 GPS
To view the status of an internal or externally connected GPS, press the [OPT] button, select GPS, then select
VIEW. Press the circular arrow key to switch between the satellite status, heading and velocity, and altitude pages.
Press the up/down arrow on each page to select status of the current radio or any radio reporting its position.
Refer to Paragraph B.3 for information on position reporting.
3.13.5 RADIO
To view the Radio SELF ID (used for Directed Calling), press the [OPT] button, then select RADIO. Refer to
Paragraph B.2 for information about Directed Calling.
3.13.6 SMS
This menu allows the user to send new text messages, and to view and delete received text messages. For detailed
information about Short Messaging Service, refer to Paragraph B.5.
3.13.7 POWER
The transmit power level can be programmed for each net preset, or it can be set manually. To manually select either
HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW transmit power, press the OPT button, then select POWER. Select the desired power
level, then press [ENT].
For FM, HIGH power is 5 watts, MEDIUM power is 2 watts, and LOW power is 0.25 watt. Refer to
Paragraph 4.5.2 for information on how to program the power level for a net preset.
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3.13.8 ALERTS
NOTE
NOTE
This menu allows the user to:
• View stored Alert messages from the optional Falcon Watch™ Sensor Alarm System.
• Reset the filtering (Display All) for any Sensor Nodes that were previously filtered (Ignored).
• Delete all Alert messages that have been received and stored in the radio.
For detailed information about Alerts, refer to Paragraph B.6.
3.13.9 LOCKSETS (Hopping Only)
A lockset specifies frequencies that cannot be used during list or wideband frequency hopping. For more information
about locksets, refer to Paragraph 4.5.1.4. To view the frequency hopping lockset information for the radio, press
the [OPT] button, select LOCKSETS, then press [ENT].
LOCKSETS data is only available when the active net is a
frequency hopping net. LOCKSETS will not display on a
fixed frequency net.
LOCKSETS that have been programmed into the radio apply
to all frequency hopping nets.
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3.14 NET SCANNING
NOTE
The RF-5800V-HH can be set for scan operation by placing the function switch in SCAN position. The radio will
search fixed frequency net presets for the presence of a Radio Frequency (RF) signal. The user can program a list of
up to 25 net presets into the scan list. This list is separate from the list of net presets that are activated in the list (for
use with the +PRE- button).
Net Scanning is only available in simple fixed frequency nets
and is not available for nets with squelch type set to OFF.
The maximum number of nets that can be reliably scanned depends upon whether the radio is in PT or CT. A full
25-net scan list can be used in PT. Reliable operation in CT requires two procedural modifications because of the
preamble synchronization required by encrypted transmissions. First, the calling radio should have Robust Preamble
turned on (refer to Paragraph 4.8.1). This extends the transmitters preamble to give the scanning radio enough time
to synchronize after it scans all other nets in the scan list. Second, the number of nets in a CT scan list should be no
more than five with a sixth Receive (RX) Priority Net. It is possible to scan more nets in CT, but some calls may be
missed.
There are two ways to scan: automatic and manual. Use the [CLR] button to toggle between the two methods.
In automatic scan, the radio scans each net in the list for the presence of an RF signal. If a signal is present on a net,
the radio stops scanning and holds on that net for the programmed hold time. If no hold time is specified, the radio
remains on that net until signal presence is lost or the user presses [CLR] to continue automatic scan. If signal
presence is lost during the hold time, the radio waits the programmed hang time before continuing to automatically
scan. For more information on hang time and hold time, refer to Paragraph 4.6.3.
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To enter automatic scan, perform the following procedure:
NOTE
NOTE
a. Turn the function switch to the SCAN position. If SCAN is enabled, SCAN will initiate automatically.
Pressing the PTT button while the radio is scanning causes the
radio to transmit using the transmit priority net. Pressing the
PTT button while the radio is stopped on a net will cause the
radio to transmit on that net. For more information on the
transmit priority net, refer to Paragraph 4.6.2.
b. To switch to manual scan, press the [CLR] button. When not automatically scanning (the radio has
stopped on a net that has an RF signal, or has stopped because the operator has pressed the [CLR]
button), the radio is in manual scan.
c. During manual scan, use the [+PRE-] button to manually scroll through the scan list.
d. To return to automatic scan, press the [CLR] button.
When the radio is not scanning because the [CLR] button has
been pressed or signal presence is detected, pressing the
circular arrow button switches between the scan displays. See
Figure 3-10.
e. To exit scanning, turn the function switch to a position other than SCAN.
The manual scan displays provide information similar to the normal net preset displays. See Figure 3-10.
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F-0185-4200-0012A
CLR OR SIGNAL PRESENCE IS DETECTED
AUTOMATIC SCAN
DISPLAY
MANUAL SCAN
DISPLAY
SCANNING
PRESS
PT
R BAT
SCAN
FOR
MANUAL
CLR
MANUAL SCAN
DISPLAY
VOC
NET4
D/V
PT
R BAT
TONE
SQL
0
CLEAR
FM
VOICE
MOD
S3 6 9+
T: 105.00000
R: 105.00000
FREQUENCY
PT
R BAT
RATE
S3 6 9+
NONE
FIX
SCAN
SCAN
SCAN
Figure 3-10. SCAN Displays
3.15 OPERATIONAL MODE MENU
F-0185-4200-0007A
REMOTE CONTROL (NOTE 1)
OFF
ON
OPERATIONAL MODE
3
GHI
MODE
KEYPAD LOCK
RECEIVE
TRANSMIT
CLONE TYPE
NOTES:
1. ONLY APPEARS IF REMOTE CONTROL IS ENABLED.
2. TEST MENU IS SHOWN SEPARATELY IN PARAGRAPH 3.7.2.
RETRANSMIT
OFF
ON-SYNC
CLONE
CLONING FREQUENCY (###.##### MHz)
ENCRYPTION KEY (#####)
TEST (NOTE 2)
ON-ASYNC
VAA
OFF
ON
RADIO LOCK
Figure 3-11 shows the RF-5800V-HH MODE menu tree. The following paragraphs describe the radio MODE
menus.
Figure 3-11. RF-5800V-HH Mode Menu
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3.15.1 Remote Control
NOTE
NOTE
Remote control is only available when using a remote terminal or PC. Remote control can only be enabled from the
remote terminal or PC, not from the function switch or [MODE] button. Once enabled, remote control can be
disabled using the remote terminal, PC or [MODE] button.
If remote control and keypad lock are both enabled, remote
control should be turned off prior to turning off keypad lock.
3.15.2 CLONE Mode
The RF-5800V-HH is able to transfer all configuration parameters to compatible handheld radios and manpacks
within a distance of 20 feet (six meters) using wireless cloning. The transferred data includes COMSEC keys,
Transmission Security (TRANSEC) parameters, NET PRESETS, and CONFIGURATION settings - except for
Wireless Internet (WIP) or Directed Call Nets. The transferred data does not include LIGHT or VOLUME settings.
ALL clone data is transferred at LOW power in cipher text (encrypted), regardless of the setting of the toggle switch.
The first radio in the process is set to transmit programming parameters and the other radios are set to receive them.
If user level within the radio is set to 0, and security access is
enabled, the radio CANNOT be put into clone mode.
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3.15.3 Receiving Wireless Cloning Information
NOTE
When performing the following procedure, ensure that the
radios are no more than 20 feet (6 meters) apart. This is the
maximum separation distance allowed.
Any number of receive radios can be configured to accept cloning information. Perform the following procedure to
set up a radio for cloning receive operation:
a. Press the [MODE] button. Select CLONE and press [ENT].
b. Enter the desired frequency and press [ENT]. This defaults to the current radio frequency. This must
match the frequency used by the transmitting source radio.
c. Enter the desired six-digit numeric encryption key and press [ENT]. This key is used to encrypt the
cloning data. The encryption key must match the key used by the transmitting source radio.
d. Select RECEIVE and press [ENT].
e. The radio displays AWAITING RECEIVE. A progress meter is shown on the next display line.
f. Press [CLR] to abort.
g. Display changes to RECEIVING as information is received. Progress meter increases to 100%.
h. On successful receipt of information, display changes to RECEIVE COMPLETE ANY KEY TO
EXIT.
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i. If information is not successfully received, several error messages are possible:
1. Receive failure - data integrity failure, wrong encryption key: RECEIVE FAILURE ANY KEY
TO EXIT.
2. Software version failure - attempting to clone between dissimilar software versions: VERSION
MISMATCH ANY KEY TO EXIT.
3. Wrong radio type - attempting to clone between dissimilar radios: INVALID RADIO TYPES
ANY KEY TO EXIT.
3.15.4 Transmitting Wireless Cloning Information
Verify that all target radios have been prepared to receive the cloning information. All target radios must display
AWAITING RECEIVE before cloning information is transmitted. Refer to Paragraph 3.15.3. Perform the
following procedure to set up a radio for cloning transmit operation:
a. Press the [MODE] button. Select CLONE and press [ENT].
b. Enter the desired frequency and press [ENT]. This defaults to the current radio frequency. This must
match the frequency used by the target receiving radio(s).
c. Enter the desired six-digit numeric encryption key and press [ENT]. This key is used to encrypt the
cloning data. The encryption key must match the key used by the target receiving radio(s).
d. Select TRANSMIT and press [ENT].
e. Press [CLR] to abort.
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f. The radio displays TRANSMITTING. A progress meter is shown on the next display line. The
progress meter increases to 100%.
g. On successful transmission of information, display changes to TRANSMIT COMPLETE ANY KEY
TO EXIT.
3.15.5 Verifying the Status of a Wireless Cloning Transfer
WARNING
After the completion of a wireless cloning data transfer, turn off each Receiver-Transmitter (R/T). Turn on the R/Ts
and perform communications checks to verify accurate cloning.
3.15.6 RETRANSMIT Mode
A retransmission or repeater station receives a signal transmitted on one net and retransmits that signal on another
net (on another radio), enabling communication over a greater range than is possible using individual radios. A
retransmission or repeater station for extending communication range can be set up using two radios.
Two types of operation are available using the retransmit setup:
• Black Digital operation - Paragraph 3.15.6.1
• Red Analog operation - Figure 3.15.6.2
Both types of operation use the same equipment and setup. The only difference in operation is how the
retransmission/repeater station is used by other radios.
To prevent electrical shock and RF burns, avoid contact with
antennas in retransmit mode operation as each radio transmits
automatically in response to incoming calls on the opposite
retrans radio.
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3.15.6.1 Black Digital Retransmit Operation
Figure 3-12 shows Black Digital retransmit operation. In the black digital retransmit scenario, all outstations operate
in CT with the same COMSEC mode and key, while the retransmit site radios are operated in PT and simply pass
the already encrypted digital signal through the retransmit cable. The retrans station consists of two radios connected
by a retrans cable. Here the retrans station uses net N1 on one radio to transmit and receive with one group of radios.
It uses net N2 to transmit and receive with a second group of radios. The retransmission operation can be
summarized as follows:
• Signals received on N1 are retransmitted on N2.
• Signals received on N2 are retransmitted on N1.
N1 and N2 can be any LOS fixed frequency or frequency hopping net preset. The most common operation and
preferred method is to operate the retransmit site in black digital retransmit mode. In this mode, all stations except
the two retransmit site radios operate in CT with the same COMSEC mode and key. The retransmit site radios are
operated in PT and just pass the encrypted digital signal through the retransmit cable.
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Figure 3-12. Black Digital Retransmission Operation
N1 N1 N2 N2
N1
N2
RETRANSMIT STATION
RADIOS USING N1 (RX/TX)
COMMUNICATE THROUGH
RETRANSMISSION STATION
WITH RADIOS USING N2 (RX/TX)
ELEVATION
F-0185-4200-0013
PT
PT
CT
CT
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3.15.6.2 Red Analog Retransmit Operation
Figure 3-13 shows Red Analog retransmit operation. In Red Analog operation, all stations operate in CT mode, and
each net has its own COMSEC key and operating type. All radios are operated in CT and must be secured.
The retransmit station consists of two radios connected by a retransmit cable. The retransmit station uses net N1 on
one radio to transmit and receive with one group of radios. It uses net N2 to transmit and receive with a second group
of radios. The retransmission operation can be summarized as follows:
• Signals received on N1 are retransmitted on N2.
• Signals received on N2 are retransmitted on N1.
• Digital Squelch is used to disable PT override (if necessary).
N1 and N2 can be any LOS fixed frequency or frequency hopping net preset.
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Figure 3-13. Red Analog Retransmission Operation
N1 N1 N2 N2
N1 N2
RETRANS STATION
F-0185-4200-20
ELEVATION
CT
CT
CT
CT
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3.15.6.3 Repeater Retransmission Operation
Repeater operation is used when a net wants to gain extended range. All outstation radios that use the repeater station
for retransmission operate half-duplex nets, where the same frequency or hopset serves for both transmitting and
receiving. The repeater station uses simplex operation using separate transmit and receive frequencies or hopsets.
Figure 3-14 shows repeater operation. The repeater receives on frequency or hopset F1 and transmits on frequency
or hopset F2. With this setup, all outstation radios transmit on F1 and receive on F2. Using this arrangement, all units
must communicate with each other through the repeater.
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F1
F2
F1
RCV
F2
TX
REPEATER STATION
ALL RADIOS COMMUNICATE
THROUGH THE REPEATER
F-0185-4200-0023A
ELEVATION
ALL RADIOS:
TX-F1
RCV-F2
Figure 3-14. Repeater Operation
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3.15.6.4 Hardware for Retransmission/Repeater Setup
NOTE
The following equipment is used for retransmission/repeater operation:
• Two RF-5800V-HHs with antennas and battery packs
• Retransmit cable (12011-0230-A050)
When using Retransmit mode, locking the keypad of the radio
will blank the radio’s display.
Figure 3-15 shows the retransmission/repeater hardware configuration. For optimum performance, the repeater site
should be elevated above the level of the outstations. Connect the retransmit cable to the Ancillary (ANC) side
connector on each radio. Separate the radio units by fully extending the retransmit cable to prevent receiver
desensitization and RF interference between units. For best retransmission performance, ensure the retransmit cable
is in contact with the ground along most of its length.
3.15.6.5 Frequency Separation
For simplex operation, F1 and F2 should not be within 20% of each other, and should not be harmonically related
(when one frequency is a whole number multiple of the second - for example: 60 MHz is the “first order” harmonic
of 30 MHz).
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Figure 3-15. Retransmission/Repeater Hardware Setup
SIDE CONNECTOR
F2
RECOMMENDED SEPARATION
DISTANCE:
FULL CABLE LENGTH (50
FT.)
RETRANSMIT CABLE
(12011-0230-A050)
RECOMMENDED FREQUENCY
SEPARATION: > 20%
(NOT HARMONICALLY RELATED)
F1
SIDE CONNECTOR
F-0185-4200-0015
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3.15.6.6 Retransmit Settings
NOTE
Determine whether Black Digital or Red Analog operation is required. Perform the following procedure to configure
the RF-5800V-HH:
a. Set the retransmit radios to the net preset that will be used for retransmission. The Robust Preamble
setting (refer to Paragraph 4.8.1) should be set to ON when the RF-5800V-HH is being used in
Retransmission/Repeater operation.
b. Turn radio switch to OFF.
c. Attach the retransmit cable to the side connector on both radios.
d. Turn on each RF-5800V-HH to PT position for black digital operation. Turn on each RF-5800V-HH to
CT position for red analog operation.
e. Press the [MODE] button.
f. Use the up/down arrow keys to select RETRANSMIT and press [ENT].
g. Use the up/down arrow keys to select ON-SYNC or ON-ASYNC and press [ENT].
• ON-SYNC is used for backward compatibility with radio firmware prior to version 6.0.
• ON-ASYNC is used for radios with firmware version 6.0 or later.
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To determine the radio’s firmware version, press
MODE>TEST> VERSION>FIRMWARE.
NOTE
Black frequency hopping is supported using
RETRANSMIT>ON-ASYNC mode only.
h. Begin retransmission operations. If one radio locks into continuous transmit, check for presence of
interfering signals on the receiving radio and/or check squelch settings to determine if squelch falsing
condition exists. Digital squelch must be used in each of the retransmit radios to prevent falsing
condition where one radio is locked in transmit condition.
3.15.7 Radio Lock
Refer to Paragraph 3.5 for complete procedures.
3.15.8 Keypad Lock
Refer to Paragraph 3.6 for complete procedures.
3.15.9 Test Mode
Refer to Paragraph 3.7 for complete procedures.
3.15.10 VAA Mode
VAA Mode is used when an RF-5800V-HH is to be installed in the optional RF-5800V-V500 Vehicular Adapter
Amplifier or to be integrated with the optional RF-5800M-V520 HVM UHF. See Figure 3-11 for menu tree
selections. Setting VAA MODE to ON will enable the radio for Jerk and Run operation. This feature allows the user
to disconnect the radio from the VAA without cycling power, and subsequently operate the RF-5800V-HH as a
standalone handheld radio. The radio may also be reconnected to the VAA with power on. Set the VAA MODE to
OFF if the RF-5800V-HH will be operated only as a standalone handheld radio. RF-5800V-HH radios with Citadel
II use cable sense Jerk and Run hardware regardless of VAA mode.
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CHAPTER 4
NOTE
GENERAL RADIO PROGRAMMING
Performing programming functions places the radio in an
offline state. Radio communications are not possible while the
radio is being programmed.
4.1 PROGRAMMING TASK SUMMARY
The RF-5800V-HH can be programmed either from a Personal Computer (PC) using the Very High Frequency
(VHF)-Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Radio Programming Application (RPA) software, or directly from the radio
front panel keypad. If using the RF-6550V VHF-UHF RPA to program the radio, proceed to Paragraph 4.2 for setup
information and use the remainder of this chapter for reference only. Front panel programming tasks, in general, are
performed in the following order:
• Program security (access level) settings - Paragraph 4.4
• Program encryption keys - Paragraph 4.5.1.2
• Program hopsets - Paragraph 4.5.1.3
• Program locksets - Paragraph 4.5.1.4
• Program fixed frequency nets - Paragraph 4.5.2.2
• Program frequency hopping nets - Paragraph 4.5.2.3
• Program net scanning - Paragraph 4.6
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• Program port parameters - Paragraph 4.7
NOTE
• Program other configuration items - Paragraph 4.8
• Program advanced features as needed - Paragraph B.1
Advanced features covered in Appendix B include Directed
Calling, Situational Awareness (SA), Wireless Internet
Protocol (IP) Network, Short Messaging Service (SMS), and
Falcon Watch™ Sensor Alerts.
4.2 ATTACH A PC TO RADIO FOR VHF-UHF RPA PROGRAMMING
The RF-6550V VHF-UHF RPA (supplied separately) can be used to ensure programming consistency and faster
programming of multiple units. The RPA uses the remote control feature of the Ancillary (ANC) side connector. The
Remote Control/Programming Cable (supplied separately), part number (12011-0200-A006), is used to make this
connection.
Perform the following procedure to attach a PC to the radio:
a. Rotate function switch to 1 - 5, or FP.
b. Follow the procedure in Paragraph 4.7.1 to configure the remote port to match the serial port of the PC.
c. Power the RF-5800V-HH OFF.
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d. Connect (12011-0200-A006) cable to the ANC side connector of the RF-5800V-HH.
e. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate serial port on the PC.
f. Rotate function switch to FP, or position 1 - 5. The RF-5800V-HH is now ready to be programmed by
the PC using the Harris RF-6550V VHF-UHF RPA. Refer to the RF-6550V VHF-UHF RPA Software
User’s Guide (10515-0318-4200) for more information about the program.
g. When programming is complete, the RPA will exit remote mode.
4.3 PROGRAMMING MENU TREE
See Figure 4-1 for a menu tree of the menus accessed in the procedures presented in this chapter.
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4-4
F-0185-4200-0016-1B
ACTIVATE IN LIST?
## [NET NAME]
SELECT NET TO MODIFY
RECEIVE ONLY
NO
YES
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
###.#####MHz
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
###.#####MHz
YES
NO
TO SHEET 4
NET TYPE
FIXED FREQUENCY
ENCRYPTION KEY
TEK ##
TRANSMIT POWER CHANGE NAME
XXXXXXXXXXXXHIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
TO SHEET 3
FREQUENCY HOPPING
ENCRYPTION KEY
TEK ##
TRANSMIT POWER CHANGE NAME
XXXXXXXXXXXXHIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
TO SHEET 2
D
NORM
NET
C
COMSEC
DATA/VOC SQUELCH POWER NAME
B
A
TO SHEET
2
HOPSET
COMSEC
DATA/VOC
POWER NAME
8
VWX
PGM
FREQ
CRYPTO MODE
RECEIVE HOPSET ## (F###)
TRANSMIT HOPSET ## (F###)
RECEIVE ONLY
NO
YES
MINERR
RESYNC
TO SHEET 2
A
Figure 4-1. RF-5800V-HH Programming Menu (Sheet 1 of 6)
Figure 4-1. RF-5800V-HH Programming Menu (Sheet 2 of 6)
F-0185-4200-0016-2B
NOTES:
FROM SHEET 1
DIGITAL SQUELCH
B
ANALOG SQUELCH
OFF
TONE
NOISE
ON
OFF
FROM SHEET 1
2. NOT VISIBLE WHEN D/V TYPE IS SET TO SIMPLE.
3. NOT VISIBLE ON HOPPING NETS.
DATA/VOICE
VOICE
DATA OR VOICE (D/V)
DATA
A
D/V TYPE SELECT
SIMPLE
WIRELESS IP
DIRECTED
FM DEVIATION (NOTE 3)
8.0 kHz
6.5 kHz
5.0 kHz
BAUD RATE (NOTE 2)
16.0 K
1600
2666
8000
(REFER TO APPENDIX B.)
(REFER TO APPENDIX B.)
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4-6
F-0185-4200-0016-3A
SET HOPSET IN
COMPARTENT: ##
ENTER HOPSET ID
F###
HOPSET TYPE
WIDEBAND
ENTER START FREQ
ENTER STOP FREQ
REVIEW HOPSET
IN COMPARTMENT: ##
DELETE HOPSET
IN COMPARTMENt: ##
HOPSET
COMPARTMENT
COPY FROM: ##
HOPSET
COMPARTMENT
COPY TO: ##
FROM SHEET 1
###. #####MHz
LIST
###. #####MHz
COPY AS HOPSET ID
F###
ENC KEY ID
##
KEY NAME:
GENERAL
C
ADD
REVIEW
DELETE
ENCKEY
HOPPING
DEFINE
REVIEW DELETE
COPY
ENTER START FREQ.
###.##### MHz
ENTER STOP FREQ.
###.##### MHz
NAME
RADIO/NAME
###################
LOCKSET ##/##
###.#####-###.#####
LOCKSET ##/##
###.#####-###.##### MHz.
*****LOCKSET *****
****DELETED****
******HOPSET *******
******DELETED******
FREQUENCY ## OF ##
###.#####
(LIST)
OR
HOPSET: ##
###.##### - ###.#####
(WIDEBAND)
ADD
REVIEW
FREQUENCY TO ADD
FREQUENCY ## OF ##
###. #####MHz
###. #####MHz
DELETE
*****FREQUENCY *****
*******ADDED******
*****FREQUENCY *****
*******DELETED******
FREQUENCY ## OF ##
###. #####MHz
HOPSET
NAME: KEYXX
TYPE: XXXXX
################
KEY: ############
KEYXX
DEFINE
REVIEW
DELETE
DELETE KEY XX
YES
NO
NAME: KEYXX
TYPE: XXXXX
KEY TYPE:
CITADEL 128,256
AES 128, 256 (NOTE 4)
LOCKSET
Figure 4-1. RF-5800V-HH Programming Menu (Sheet 3 of 6)
NOTE:
4. ONLY AVAILABLE IN CITADEL II.
Figure 4-1. RF-5800V-HH Programming Menu (Sheet 4 of 6)
NET TO ADD
## [NET NAME]
PRIORITY TX NET
## [NET NAME]
ENABLE RX PRIORITY SCANNING?
PRIORITY RX NET
YES
NO
## [NET NAME]
HANG TIME
## SECONDS
ENABLE HOLD TIME?
HOLD TIME
## SECONDS
YES
NO
TO SHEET 5
NOTES:
3. NET MUST BE FIXED FREQUENCY.
FROM
SHEET 1
F-0185-4200-0016-4A
E
SCAN
D
LIST
ADD
PRIORITY CONFIG
(NOTE 3)
NET TO REVIEW
## [NET NAME]
REVIEW
NET TO DELETE
## [NET NAME]
DELETE
4-7
4-8
DATA
BITS
8
7
FLOW
CONTROL
XON/XOFF
ASYNC ECHO
ON
OFF
NONE
FROM
SHEET4
ASYNC RATE
9600
4800
2400
1200
600
300
150
75
19.2 K
57.6 K
38.4 K
115.2 K
SYNC
SETTING IS NOT
DATA PORT TYPE
DATA
PORTS
REMOTE
E
STOP BITS
1
2
PARITY
NONE
ODD
EVEN
SECURITY LEVEL
3-RADIO TEST
2-DEPOT
1-TECHNICIAN
0-OPERATOR
SECURITY LEVEL SECURITY LEVEL
(NOTE 4) (NOTE 5)
SECUR
LEVEL PASSWORD BYPASS
BYPASS
ENABLE
F-0185-4200-0016-5
PROGRAMMABLE
NOTES:
4. PASSWORD SECURITY LEVEL CHOICES ARE DEPENDENT ON THE
SECURITY LEVEL CHOSEN UNDER THE LEVEL MENU.
5. ONLY VISIBLE WHEN SECURITY LEVEL IS GREATER THAN 1-TECHNICIAN.
TO SHEET6
F
3-RADIO TEST
2-DEPOT
1-TECHNICIAN
0-OPERATOR
TX DATA CLOCK SOURCE
DATA CLOCK POLARITY
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
NORMAL
INVERTED
Figure 4-1. RF-5800V-HH Programming Menu (Sheet 5 of 6)
FROM
SHEET5
GPS
F
NO
YES
SILENCE BEEPS?
ON
OFF
ROBUST PREAMBLE
ON
OFF
CFIG
GENERAL
POWER MANAGEMENT
ON
OFF
ANC CONNECTOR (NOTE 6)
DISABLE
ENABLE
SMS
(REFER TO
APPENDIX B.)
F-0300-4200-0016-6
CLCK
UTC OFFSET
±00:00
DATE FORMAT
MM-DD-YY
ZULU
YYYY-MM-DD
DD-MM-YY
FM TRANSMIT TONE
NEW DATE/TIME
#### ## ####
6. ANC OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF RADIO DOES NOT HAVE 4200 BOARD.
7. UHF RECEIVE OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE IF RADIO IS STANDALONE OR IN
RF-5800M-V520 VAA.
NEW DATE/ TIME
(REFER TO
APPENDIX B.)
NETWORK
(REFER TO
APPENDIX B.)
ALERTS
(REFER TO
APPENDIX B.)
EXT_DEV
EXTERNAL 50W PA MODE
CO-SITE ON
CO-SITE OFF
BYPASSED
UHF RECEIVE PATH (NOTE 7)
BYPASS
LNA
Figure 4-1. RF-5800V-HH Programming Menu (Sheet 6 of 6)
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4.4 SECURITY MENU (SECUR)
The RF-5800V-HH provides four levels of security access:
• 0 - OPERATOR - is the default security level for basic radio operators. A basic radio operator can change
radio nets, enter scanning, run BITE, and override net parameters. Although the operator can override
parameters such as power level, voice type, and frequency, these changes cannot be saved. The radio net
parameters will revert back to the programmed settings once the operator changes to a different net.
• 1 - TECHNICIAN - is for radio technicians. At this level, the technician can program radio nets, save
overridden net parameters, program scan list, load keys, and change data and remote port settings.
• 2 - DEPOT - is to be used at the depot level and only adds the ability to BYPASS security access. Refer to
Paragraph 4.4.3 for security access BYPASS information.
• 3 - RADIO TEST - is a radio test level. This allows for low level radio troubleshooting commands to be run.
4.4.1 LEVEL Access
To program the radio's security access level:
a. Press the [PGM] button, then the left/right arrow buttons to select SECUR, and press [ENT].
b. Select LEVEL and press [ENT].
c. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the desired security level, and press [ENT]. If a level higher
than the current level is selected, a password is required. The default password for 0 - Operator is no
entry, followed by [ENT]. The 0 - Operator password is used to unlock the keypad at all security levels.
The default password for 1 - TECHNICIAN is HH1. The default password for 2 - DEPOT is HH2.
For information on changing passwords, refer to Paragraph 4.4.2.
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NOTE
When shipped from Harris Corporation, the first page of this
NOTE
document contains Security Level 3 password information. If
this page is missing, it may have been removed by a
Communications Security Monitor.
4.4.2 PASSWORD Programming
To change the security access level passwords, press the [PGM] button, select SECUR, then select PA SSW O RD.
Identify the security level, then use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a new password.
At the security level, a user can change their own level and all
lower levels per the following:
Level Password Level That Can be Changed
0 - Operator 0
1 - Technician 0, 1
2 - Depot 0, 1, 2
3 - Radio Test 0, 1, 2, 3
Zeroizing the radio does not return modified Security Level 1 or Security Level 2 passwords back to the default
passwords.The Security Level 3 password can be changed, but will revert back to the factory default when the radio
is zeroized.
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4.4.3 BYPASS Programming
2 - DEPOT and 3 - RADIO TEST users can choose to BYPASS security access for lower levels. In BYPASS mode,
all radio commands become available, except for those at 3 - RADIO TEST. To BYPASS security access, press the
[PGM] button, select SECUR, select BYPASS, then change SECURITY ACCESS from ENABLE to BYPASS.
4.5 NORM MENU
To perform NORM programming, press [PGM]. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select NORM and press [ENT].
Two choices are available: GENERAL and NET.
4.5.1 GENERAL Programming
GENERAL programming is used to program radio name, encryption keys, hopsets, and locksets. See Figure 4-1.
For information on NAME programming, refer to Paragraph 4.5.1.1. For information on ENCKEY programming,
refer to Paragraph 4.5.1.2. For information on HOPSET programming, refer to Paragraph 4.5.1.3. For information
on LOCKSET programming, refer to Paragraph 4.5.1.4.
4.5.1.1 NAME Programming
Perform the following procedure to program radio name:
a. Press [PGM], select NORM and press [ENT].
b. Select GENERAL and press [ENT].
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c. Use the left/right arrow keys to select NAME and press [ENT].
d. Enter NAME and press [ENT].
4.5.1.2 ENCKEY Programming
An encryption key for Citadel
uses to enable secure communications. For Citadel
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I is a 32-digit hexadecimal number that the radio's encryption software (128-bit)
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II, the encryption key is a 64-digit hexadecimal number that
the radio's encryption software (256-bit) uses. Up to 25 encryption keys can be programmed. All radios
communicating on a net must use the same encryption key. From the ENCKEY menu the user can define, review,
and delete keys.
Perform the following procedure to program encryption keys:
a. Press [PGM], select NORM and press [ENT].
b. Select GENERAL and press [ENT].
c. Use the left/right arrow keys to select ENCKEY and press [ENT].
d. Select DEFINE and press [ENT].
e. Enter ENC KEY ID (1 to 25) and press [ENT].
f. Enter a KEY NAME (up to eight alphanumeric characters) and press [ENT].
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g. If using Citadel
II, select the encryption (Citadel 128 or 256 or AES 128 or 256) and press [ENT].
h. Enter 32-digit hexadecimal encryption key number and press [ENT]. (Valid hexadecimal characters
include: 0 - 9, A - F.)
i. To review a key, select REVIEW and enter the key ID number to review and press [ENT].
j. To delete a key, select DELETE and enter the key ID number to delete and press [ENT].
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4.5.1.3 HOPSET Programming
NOTE
A hopset consists of a hopset compartment number, a hopset identification (ID) number, and hopset frequency
information. A wideband hopset requires a start frequency and a stop frequency. A list hopset requires a list of
specific frequencies the net uses for hopping.
A maximum of 30 frequencies can be programmed into a list
hopset. The list must contain at least one frequency.
Perform the following procedure to define a hopset:
a. Press [PGM], select NORM and press [ENT].
b. Select GENERAL and press [ENT].
c. Select HOPPING and press [ENT].
d. Use the left/right arrow keys to select HOPSET and press [ENT].
e. Use the left/right arrow keys to select DEFINE and press [ENT].
f. Enter hopset compartment number (1 to 25) and press [ENT].
g. Enter a unique three-digit hopset ID and press [ENT].
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h. Select a HOPSET TYPE of either WIDEBAND or LIST and press [ENT].
1. For wideband hopsets, enter a START FREQ and a STOP FREQ.
2. For list hopsets, ADD individual frequencies. The radio automatically rounds frequencies down
to the nearest 25 kHz. Frequencies must be listed in the same order for all radios in a net. The
operator can also REVIEW or DELETE list frequencies.
i. To review a hopset, select REVIEW and enter the hopset's two-digit hopset compartment number.
j. To delete a hopset, select DELETE and enter the hopset's two-digit hopset compartment number.
k. To copy a hopset from one hopset compartment to another compartment, select COPY, enter the
two-digit hopset compartment number of the hopset to be copied, and enter the compartment number
and hopset ID of the new hopset being created. Finally, use the DEFINE menu to modify the new hopset
compartment as required.
4.5.1.4 LOCKSET Programming
A lockset, also known as an exclusion band, specifies a range of frequencies that cannot be used during list or
wideband frequency hopping. A maximum of 25 locksets can be programmed into the radio. Programmed locksets
apply to all hopsets. All radios must be programmed with the same locksets.
Perform the following procedure to define a lockset:
a. Press [PGM], select NORM and press [ENT].
b. Select GENERAL and press [ENT].
c. Select HOPPING and press [ENT].
d. Use the left/right arrow keys to select LOCKSET and press [ENT].
e. Use the left/right arrow keys to select ADD and press [ENT].
f. Enter a start frequency at ENTER START FREQ and press [ENT].
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g. Enter a stop frequency at ENTER STOP FREQ and press [ENT].
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h. To review a lockset, select REVIEW and use up/down arrow keys to scroll locksets.
i. To delete a lockset, select DELETE and use up/down arrow keys to select lockset to delete. Press
[ENT].
4.5.2 NET Programming
NET programming is used to program net presets. See Figure 4-1. For net programming considerations, refer to
Paragraph 4.5.2.1. For information on FIXED FREQUENCY net programming, refer to Paragraph 4.5.2.2. For
information on FREQUENCY HOPPING net programming, refer to Paragraph 4.5.2.3.
4.5.2.1 Net Programming Considerations
Nets have the following characteristics:
• Scan mode allows scanning of a user-defined list of fixed frequency simple net presets.
• Up to 25 net presets can be programmed into each radio (NET0 through NET24).
• A net name can consist of up to 12 alphanumeric characters.
Spaces are not allowed within the net name. The default name
for each net is NET## where ## represents a number from 0
to 24.
• Each net preset may be enabled or disabled during the Activate In List menu function. Enabled net presets
appear in the scrolling list controlled by the [PRE +] or [PRE -] button (when the function switch is in the
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