KENDECOM MARK 4 CR, MARK 4 C OPERATING MANUAL
MARK
4
CR
REPEATER
AND
MARK
OPERATING
4 C
CONTROLLER
MANUAL
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KENDECOM INC.
MICRO CONTROL SPECIALTIES
23
Elm Park, Groveland, Mass. 01834
(508) 372-3442 Fax (508) 373-7304
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4 C
CONTROLLER
OPERATING
VERSION
REVISED
MICRO
CONTROL
AUGUST
23ELMPARK
GROVELAND,
VOICE
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MANUAL
3.6
1996
SPECIALTIES
MA
01834
372-3442
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1.
INTRODUCTION AND NOTICES
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
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1.1. INTRODUCTION
I. I.
I.
READING THE
MANUAL
1.2. NOTICES
2.
REPEATER
2.1. GENERAL
FEATURES
COMMENTS
2.2.DTMF
2.3. ACCESS CODE
2.4. MODES
2.5.
TRANSMISSION AND USER FUNCTION TIMING
2.6.
STATION IDENTIFICATION
2.7.
TAIL
2.8.
TELEPHONE
2.9.
OTHER
2.10.
MESSAGES
2.11.
OTHER
OF
AND COURTESY TONE (MESSAGE)
USER FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL
TYPES
AND SOURCES
ACCESS
INTERCONNECT
FEATURES
3.COMMANDS
3.1. GENERAL COMMENTS
3.2. FIXED MESSAGES
3.3.
FACTORY
3.4.
PROGRAM
3.4.1.
3.4.2.
PASSCODE COMMAND (P)(TOGGLE)
CHANGING
SET OPERATING CONDITIONS (PARAMETERS)
MODE
THE
PASSCODE COMMAND
3.5. MESSAGE PROGRAMMING
3.5.1.
DESIGNING THE MESSAGE
3.5.2.
SPECIAL CHARACTERS
3.5.3.
PROGRAMMING THE MESSAGE
3.5.4.
COMBINING MESSAGE TYPES
3.5.5.
DELETING A MESSAGE
3.5.6.
SPECIAL CHARACTER MESSAGES (MULTIFAX)
3.6.
3.6.1.
3.6.2.
3.6.3.
3.6.4.
.
3.6.5.
OTHER
PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES
INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE
COURTESY TONE
ANALOG/DIGITAL CONVERTER
OUTPUT PULSE
DTMF
OUTPUTS
INCLUDED
IN
(MF)
MESSAGE
8
8
9
11
11
11
11
12
12
13
13
13
14
15
16
17
17
17
19
20
20
20
21
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25
2
3.7.
MESSAGE
3 .7.
3.7.2.
3.7.3.
3.8.
BASIC
I.
TABLE
MULTIFAX WORD LIST
SPECIAL
CHARACTER
3. l
CW
CHARACTERS
REPEATER
TABLES
CHARACTER LIST
OPERATION
3.8.1. SYSTEM ENABLE/DISABLE (TOGGLE)
3.8.2.
NOISE SUPPRESSION (TOGGLE)
.8
.3. CLEAR CONTROL MESSAGE
3
VOX
3.8.4.
.8
.5.
3
3.8.6.
3.8.7.
3.8.8.
3.8.9.
3.8.10.
.8
.1
l. PROGRAM TAIL MESSAGES
3
3 .8.12.
.8
.13. TRANSMISSION TIME-OUT LIMIT
3
OPERATION (TOGGLE)
FORCE PROCESSOR RESET (MESSAGE MASTER)
REPEAT PERMISSIONS (MODES OF ACCESS)
SET
CW
MESSAGE SPEED
SELECT CALLSIGN IDENTIFICATION MESSAGE
PROGRAM IDENTIFICATION MESSAGE
TAIL DESCRIPTIONS
PROGRAM COURTESY TONE
3.8.14. PROGRAM TRANSMISSION TIME-OUT MESSAGE
3.8.15.
3 .8.16.
3.9.
3
3.9.2.
3.9.3.
3.10.
INVALID ACCESS LIMIT
COMMAND ACCESS FROM REPEATER RECEIVER
TELEPHONE
.9
.1. PHONE MUTING PERMISSION (TOGGLE)
REPEATER MONITORING
DIALING
AUTOPATCH
INTERCONNECT
TYPE
COMMANDS
3. I 0.1. AUTOPATCH OPERATION
3 .10.2.
3 .10.3.
3 .10.4.
SELECT AUTOPATCH/REDIAL TIME-OUT LIMIT
AUTO PATCH DIALING RESTRICTIONS
PROGRAMMING PROHIBITED TELEPHONE NUMBERS
3.10.5. PROGRAMMING PREDIAL AUTOPATCH DIGITS
3.11.
AUTODIAL
3. l l.
I.
AUTODIAL OPERATION
3. l l.2. EXTENDED (USER) AUTODIAL OPERATION
3 .11.3. SELECT AUTODIAL/EXTENDED AUTODIAL TIME-OUT LIMIT
3 .11.4. PROGRAMMING AUTODIAL/EXTENDED AUTODIAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
3.1
l.5. VOICE PAGING
3.11.6.
3.12.
3.12.l.
3.12.2.
3.12.3.
3 .12.4.
3.13.
3 .13.
3 .13
3.13.3.
3.13.4.
3.13.5.
3 .13.6.
PAUSE DURING AUTODIALING
REVERSE
REVERSEAUTOPATCHOPERATION
PHONE RING TIME
REVERSEAUTOPATCH ANSWERING
COMMAND LINE INTERCONNECT
USER
l.
USER FUNCTION OPERATION
.2. USER FUNCTION TIME-OUT LIMIT
PROGRAM USER FUNCTION MESSAGES
PROGRAM INFORMATION BULLETIN MESSAGE
PROGRAM LINK MESSAGES
PROGRAM ANALOG/DIGITAL CONVERTER MESSAGES (MULTIFAX)
AUTOPATCH
FUNCTION
COMMANDS
27
27
28
32
34
34
34
34
34
35
35
35
35
36
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37
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3 .13.
7.
USER
MAILBOXES
3.13.8.
3.14.
3.15.
3.16.
3.17.
3.18.
4.
USER
3.13.9.
3.13.10.
3 .14.1.
3 .14.2.
3.15.\.
3.15.2.
3.16.1.
3 .16.2.
3 .16.3.
3 .16.4.
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AUTO-ERASE
SET
USER
ERASE
PERIODIC
PERIODIC
PROGRAM
COMMAND
SETTING
PROGRAM
CLOCK
CHANGING
COMMAND
FUNCTIONS
COMMANDS
SET
REAL-TIME
MESSAGE
ERASE
PARAMETER
MESSAGES
MESSAGE
MESSAGES
ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
PERIODIC
OUTPUTS
COMMAND
COMMAND
MASTER
ACCESS
ACCESS
(MESSAGE
CLOCK
VOICE
SET
COMMANDS
AND
ACCESS
MASTER)
MAxIMUM
ANNOUNCEMENT
OUTPUTS
FUNCTION 7 MESSAGE
(MULTIFAX)
CODES
CODE
RECORD
COMMANDS
MESSAOE
(TOGGLE)
TRACK
COMMANDS
SUMMARY
CODES
lNTERV
TIME
(MULTIFAX) 49
AL
48
48
49
49
49
50
50
50
50
51
51
51
51
52
54
56
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4.1.
GENERAL
FIXED
4.2.
TELEPHONE
4.3.
4.3.\.
AUTOPATCH
#
4.3.2.
AUTOPATCH
4.3.3.
4.3.4.
SECONDARY
4.3.5.
TERTIARY
4.3.6.
REDIAL
4.3.7.
AUTODIAL/EXTENDED
4.3.8.
REVERSE
4.3.9.
REVERSE
OTHER
4.4.
USER
4.4.1.
*
4.4.2.
**
4.4.3.
TIMER
4.4.4.
SLEEP
4.4.5.
PLAY
4.4.6.
CLOCK
4.4.7.
ANALOG
4.4.8.
PULSE
4.4.9.
4.4.10.
4.4.11.
4.4.12.
FREQUENCY
4.4.13.
4.4.14.
4.4.15.
SERIAL
ECHO
READOUT
USER
LINK
TONE
COMMENTS
MESSAGES
INTERCONNECT
CLEAR
PHONE
UNMUTE/BUFFERCLEAR
MUTING'
ACTIVATE
PRE-DIAL
PRE-DIAL
AUTOPATCH
AUTOPATCH
USER
IGNORE
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTION
ACCESS
RESET
INFORMATION
OUTPUTS
OFFSET
FUNCTIONS
OR
TIME
ANNOUNCEMENT
TO
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
FUNCTION
OF
RECEIVED
(MF)
FUNCTION
PAD
TESTS
(PRIMARY
AUTOPATCH
AUTOPATCH
AUTODIAL
ALERT
CLEAR
WAKEUP
(BULLETIN)
CONVERTER
(MM)
SIGNAL
OUTPUTS
AUTOPATCH)
ACTIVATE
ACTIVATE
PROCEDURE
MESSAGE
(MF)
READOUTS
DEVIATION,
(MF)
SIGNAL
STRENGTH,
63
63
64
64
64
64
64
64
65
65
65
65
66
66
66
66
66
66
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67
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68
AND
68
69
69
70
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4.4.16.
4.4.17.
4.4.18.
4.4.19.
4.5.
4.6.
5.
FRONT
5.1.
5.
5.1.2.
5.2.
5.2.1.
5.2.2.
5.2.3.
5.2.4.
5.2.5. JA3
5.2.6.
5.2.7. JAS
5.2.8.
5.2.9.
5.2.10. JA8
5.2.11.
5.2.12.
5.2.13. TB7
5.2.14. TBS
5.2.
5.2.16.
5.2.17.
5.2.18.
S .2.19.
S .2.20.
5 .2.21. TB4 I
5.2.22.
5.2.23. TB43
5.2.24.
5.2.25. TB4S
S.2.26.
5.2.27.
S.2.28.
5.2.29.
S.2.30. TBS2 {K2
S.2.31. TBS3
BCD
BCD
USER
VOICE
SEQUENTIAL
USER
FRONT
I . I .
REAR
FUNCTION
PANEL
MARK 4 REPEATER
MARK
PANEL
TERMINAL
AUDIO
JAi
JA2
JA4
JA6
JA7
TERMINAL
TB2-TB6
lS.
TB9
TB17
TB18
TB19-TB30
TB32 -TB39
TB40
TB42
TB44
TB48
TB49
TBSO
TBSl
S .2.32. TBS4
5 .2.3 3. TBS 7 - TBS 8
5.2.34.
5.3.
S.3.1.
TBS9-TB60
INITIAL
GENERAL
CONTROL
SERIAL
MAILBOXES
MESSAGE
PANEL
4C
CONTROLLER
JACKS
(RX2)
(CMD
(LINK
(LINK
(PULS)
(EXTID)
-TBS
(AB)
(BZ)
(COS)
(SEQT)
(COSL)
(XHLD)
(CMD)
(VOX)
(RECEIVED
(RECEIVER
(RECEIVED
{K3
(Kl
(PTT)
INSTALLATION
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LISTS
TONES
ACCESS
DESIGNATIONS
IN)
IN)
OUT)
DESCRIPTIONS
(ADl-ADS)
(CF1-CF7)
(UF1-UF12)
RELAY)
RELAY)
RELAY)
{PHONE
{COMMAND
COMMENTS
FUNCTION
(MM)
CODE
FRONT
SIGNAL
DISCRIMINATOR)
SIGNAL
PANEL
FRONT
STRENGTH)
DEVIATION)
LINE) 88
SUMMARY
PANEL
PHONE)
70
71
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77
79
79
79
80
81
81
82
82
82
82
82
82
83
83
83
83
84
84
84
84
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84
8S
8S
8S
8S
8S
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86
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87
87
87
87
87
88
88
89
89
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5.3.2.
MARK 4 REPEATER
5.3.3.
MARK
5.4.
TELEPHONE
5 .4.1.
INTERCONNECT
5.4.2. NON-REGISTERED
REGISTERED
5 .4.3.
5.4.4.
OPTIONAL
5.4.5.
OPTIONAL
5.5.
POWER
5.6. COMMAND
5.7. MULTIFAX
5.7.1.
TABLES.I
5.7.2.
RECEIVER
5.8.
OTHER
5.9.
OTHER
5.9.1.
TELEPHONE
5.9.2.
MULTIFAX
5.9.3.
USER
5.10.
LINKING ARRANGEMENTS 100
5. I 0. I.
5. I 0.2. LINK
5.10.3.
CONNECTIONS
SECOND
4C
CONTROLLER
INTERCONNECT INSTALLATION
REGISTRATION
AUTOPATCH
NON-REGISTERED
REGISTERED
SOURCE
RECEIVER
TO
RECEIVER
READOUT
MULTIFAX
CONNECTIONS 100
LINE
AND
FUNCTION
OPERATION
LINK
FUNCTION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
AUTOPATCH
TELEPHONE
COMMAND
COMMAND
OPERATION
INSTALLATION 97
INTERFACING 97
FUNCTION
DIGITAL
SHARING
MESSAGE
AND
TO
COMMAND
PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
INTERFACE
TELEPHONE
INSTALLATION
lNTERF
ACE
TELEPHONE
INSTALLATION
INTERFACE
INTERFACE
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION 95
VOLTAGE
LEVELS
ANALOG READOUT CONNECTIONS
MASTER
BATTERY
OUTPUT
BACKUP
CONNECTIONS
5
89
91
92
92
93
94
94
94
98
98
98
100
100
100
101
I
02
103
6.
CIRCUIT
6.1.
CIRCUIT
6.2. ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL
6.3. ADJUSTMENT -
6.4.
PROCESSOR
6.5.
EEPROM
6.6. BACKPLANE
6.
7.
MESSAGE
BOARDS 104
DESCRIPTION
PROCEDURE
CIRCUIT
FAULT
BOARD
RECOVERY
CIRCUIT
MASTER
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
BOARD
104
107
107
109
110
111
112
)
7.
MR4
RECEIVER
7.1.
CIRCUIT
7.2. INSTALLATION
7.3. ALIGNMENT
7.4. MR4
8.
MARK4
8.1.
APPLICATION
8.2.
VCI
8.2.1.
VCI.EXE
8.2.2.
SETUP.EXE
8.2.3.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
RECEIVER
VERSATILE
CONTROL
PARTS
COMPUTER
PROGRAMS
WITHOUT
THE
LIST-
VC!
1
REV
A
INTERFACE
CONTROL
PROGRAM
114
114
116
117
119
122
122
123
123
124
124
6
8.2.4.
NEW COMMANDS
8.2.5.
VCI
DATA RATE COMMANDS
8.2.6.
CHANGES
8.2.7.
DATA INTERFACE
8.2.8.
CHANGfNG DATA RATES
8.2.9.
VCI
TO
CONTROL PROGRAM OPERATION
MARK 4 COMMANDS
124
125
126
126
127
127
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LIMITED WARRANTY
7
KENDECOM, Incorporated warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall
defects
in
material and workmanship for a period
of
one year from the original date
be
of
purchase.
free
of
During the warranty period,.Kendecom, Incorporated will provide any parts necessary to correct
said defects provided the unit
all transportation charges prepaid and, provided that our examination discloses that the unit
with
is
defective.
This warranty does not apply to any unit which has been subjected
improper installation, incorrect maintenance, or use
nor to any unit where the serial number has been removed, defaced, or changed, nor
is
delivered by the original owner intact to
in
violation
of
us
for our examination
to
misuse, neglect, accident,
instructions furnished
to
any unit
by
us,
which has been modified or used with accessories not recommended by us.
The foregoing constitutes Kendecom, Incorporated's entire obligation with respect to this product
no
and
employee or officer
authority to extend this warranty. The buyer agrees that
consequential damages, injury to person or property, or any other loss shall be available
Some states do not allow limitations
her.
of
Kendecom, Incorporated or its dealers or distributors shall have
no
other remedy for incidental or
to
on
how !orig an implied warranty lasts or
him/
on
consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you.
The installation, operation, and maintenance
of
this unit may require licensing by the Federal
Communications Commission, or other regulatory agencies, and may require that adjustments, to
insure the proper operation
of
and legal operation
this unit
this unit,
be
made
is
the responsibility
by
a licensed electronic technician. The proper
of
the owner and not
of
Kendecom,
of
Incorporated.
Kendecom, Incorporated reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products
without
)
oblig~tion
to install such changes
in
its previously sold products.
8
1.
Welcome to the next generation
built
features pioneered
repeater, and
unique. No other repeater offers all the features and options
makes functions 'come alive' like the Mark 4.
Controller, you now have the extraordinary flexibility at your command
years
The information contained in this manual describes both Mark 4 repeaters, Mark 4C Controllers,
and two major options, Multifax and Message Master. Mark 4 repeaters are completely selfcontained units with microprocessor-based controller, audio circuitry, telephone interface,
receiver, and transmitter contained
route
include all Mark 4 repeater features and components except the transmitter and receiver. The
Mark 4C
The difference between the two units will be discussed where appropriate.
INTRODUCTION
1.1.
to
be the finest available in the field
to
come.
to
the new repeater generation. Mark 4C controllers are also self-contained units that
INTRODUCTION
in
the Mark
to
that legacy they have a added a host
is
designed for easy interfacing
AND
of
3,
the world's first commercially available microprocessor based
NOTICES
repeaters! Mark 4 repeaters and controllers are designed and
of
radio communications. They inherited a legacy
of
exciting new features. The Mark 4
of
the Mark 4, and no other repeater
As
the owner
in
a single rack mount cabinet. The Mark 4
to
bring next generation features
of
a Mark 4 repeater or a Mark 4C
to
serve you reliably for
is
the quickest
to
existing repeaters.
of
is
l
;
1.1.1.
It
is
highly recommended that the Manual be read carefully from the beginning before any
installation
As
you read through the Manual
Repeater
have
function properly. Then, with your design
and put your CRP into operation.
modified at any time. The following
is
undertaken.
Plan,.
At the conclusion
as
part
of
your CRP, how they then will operate, and what will be needed to make them
II
REPEATER
nature on the features
customized repeater plan can be started.
Ill
COMMAND
information
use.
IV
USER
features that are accessible to the general user and their procedure
READING
,
FEATURES - This section contains inforniation
OPERATIONS
on
the various characteristics
FUNCTIONS & CODES - This section contains all repeater
THE
MANUAL
in
the manner that
of
your reading, you will then know what features you want to
in
Of
course, the CRP
is
a description
of
the Mark 4. With the information given here, your
& CODES - This section contains detailed
it
is
presented, you can design a Customized
hand, you can return
is
not cast
of
the content
of
the features and their procedure for
in
to
the section
stone and may be changed or
of
each Section:
for
of
a general
use.
on
)
installation
)
V
INSTALLATION
- This section contains all infonnation necessary for
general installation and other connections.
9
CIRCUIT & CIRCUIT
VI
infonnation on the operating characteristics
BOARD
DESCRIPTION
of
the various circuits and any
- This section contains
adjustments that might be necessary.
APPENDIX
A -
SCHEMATICS
- This section contains all circuit drawings,
layouts, and parts lists.
APPENDIX B -TRANSMITTER
required
by
the FCC to be provided to the purchaser. Since the transmitter has
- The infonnation contained
in
this section
is
been properly assembled, adjusted, and aligned at the factory, this information
will not be needed other than for reference.
APPENDIX
on
the
Mark
C -
RECEIVER
4, MR4 receiver.
- This Appendix will provide reference material
1.2. NOTICES
Mark 4 repeaters and Mark 4C controllers are intended for use
of
applications. The ownership, installation, and operation
equipment may be subject to government regulations and it
radio transmitting and receiving
is
the responsibility
in
radio repeater service
of
the equipment
owner to comply with such regulations. Kendecom, Incorporated and Micro Control Specialties
assume
responsibility or liability for
t.he
proper and legal ownership or operation
of
this
no
equipment.
Mark 4 repeaters and Mark 4C controllers are intended to be installed and used
in
knowledgeable
is
responsible for insuring that the installation and operation
the safe and proper operation
of
electronic equipment. The equipment owner
of
this equipment
is
in
by
persons
accordance
with applicable fire and safety regulations and recommended practices. Kendecom, Incorporated
and Micro Control Specialties assume no responsibility for the proper installation or operation
this equipment, nor do they accept any liability for incidental, consequential, or other damages
injury to persons or property resulting from improper or unsafe use
of
this equipment
use
All digital electronic equipment
with those regulations
in
any manner not explicitly described
is
subject to Part J 5
we
are required to provide the following statement:
of
in
the FCC Regulations and
"This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and
in
and used properly; that is,
strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
of
this equipment or from the
this manual.
if
not installed
in
accordance
It
has
of
o.r
been type-tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing
in
device
Rules, which
interference
equipment does cause interference
accor,dance with the specifications
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
in
a residential installation. However, there
to
be determined by turning the equipment
off
in
Subpart J
of
Part
is
no
guarantee that this
15
of
FCC
radio or television reception, which can
and on.
If
interference should occur,
10
the user
measures: reorient the receiving antenna, relocate the equipment with respect to
the receiver, plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and
receiver are on difference branch circuits.
the manufacturer or an experienced technician for additional suggestions. The
user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission, helpful:
INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS.' THIS BOOKLET
THE
STOCK NO. 004-000-00345-4."
Mark 4 repeaters and Mark 4C controllers may be equipped with telephone interconnect
interfaces which are registered
include a sealed module which contains no owner serviceable components or adjustments.
event
of
failure, the interface should be disconnected from the telephone network and the
module,
Specialties for repair or replacement.
or
is
encouraged
US
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON, DC 20402,
the circuit board containing the module, should be returned
tci
tiy
to correct the interference by·orie
If
necessary, the user should consult
'HOW
in
TO
accordance
IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE RADIO-TV
.with
FCC Regulations Part 68. These interfaces
of
the following
IS
AVAILABLE FROM
to
Micro Control
In
the
)
)
11
2.
The following are general descriptions
options, Multifax and Message Master.
messages that are either fixed or can be programmed from a vocabulary library. MESSAGE
MASTER option allows the recording, storage, and playback
DTMF means Dual Tone Multi-Frequency that
used
DTMF tone detector used in the Mark 4 will give accurate and virtually false-free tone
recognition with high immunity
retransmitted) but may be unmuted for control
4.
REPEATER
2.1.
2.2.
in
telephone systems. (Touch-tone
GENERAL
DTMF
FEATURES
::-
..
COMMENTS
to
of
the many features
MULTIFAX option provides English language voice
is
the generic term for tone signaling commonly
is
an AT&T trademark for DTMF signaling.) The
noise and interference. Tones are normally muted (not
of
other equipment not associated with the Mark
of
the Mark 4 and the two major
of
real voice messages.
2.3. ACCESS CODE TYPES AND SOURCES
All
functions and controllable operating characteristics
of
by entering a sequence
two types: USER FUNCTlON ACCESS CODES and COMMAND ACCESS CODES or
COMMANDS. Command access codes are used by control operators
operating characteristics.
capabilities accessible to all repeater users (User Functions). Although Mark 4 repeaters are
shipped from the factory with an initial set
CODES MAY BE CHANGED at any time
Access codes may be entered from any
RECEIVER, OPTIONAL COMMAND PHONE LINE, REPEATER RECEIVER,
AUTOPATCH PHONE
of
more than one
Mark 4 allocates its DTMF decoder on a priority basis to insure that command access can always
be obtained. Priority
the local microphone having the highest priority. When functions are active, there
ordering
To prevent non-members
an
entered before further
of
INVALID ACCESS LIMIT which sets the number
these sources at a time but to guard against even this unlikely possibility, the
priority.
three or more DTMF digits called an access code. Access codes are
User_
function access codes are used
of
access codes programmed into memory, ACCESS
by
use
of
six sources: LOCAL MICROPHONE, COMMAND
LINE, AND LINK.
is
normally assigned
of
repeater groups from discovering access codes, the Mark 4 features
~ccess
attempts are ignored.
It
is
in
the same order
of
the Mark 4 may
to
activate and release Mark 4
of
the appropriate commands.
unlikely that access codes will be entered from
as
the listing
ofDTMF
digits which are allowed
be
accessed remotely
to
establish repeater
of
sources above with
is
some re-
to
of
be
)
12
2.4.
CARRIER ACCESS mode (open repeater) allows any received signal sufficient to open the
repeater squelch to be considered a valid signal.
The
CROSS ACCESS mode (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System {CTCSS}) limits access
to
repeater members by requiring that continuous sub-audible tone
present on the user's signal.
operation.) This mode requires that each repeater user's transmitter be equipped with a single
frequency tone generator, or encoder, and that the repeater be equipped with a tone decoder.
Space
decoder.
WAKE
for each repeater user to install a
will be
communications) or any other function access code. The repeater will then operate
carrier
"sleep" state
W
with CTCSS may awaken the repeater as though it were
users who are equipped with
mode.
is
provided on the Mark 4 for installation
UP
in
acci;ss mode until the Sleep Code
AKEUP/CTCSS ACCESS mode allows both modes
MODES OF ACCESS
of
the required frequency be
(Private Line or PL
ACCESS gives a form
a "sleep" state until a user transmits the proper DTMF Wakeup Code (for normal
if
no received signal
of
private, or 'closed', style repeater operation without the need
CTCSS encoder in their transmitters.
is
present for one (
CTCSS may use the repeater as though
is
a trademark for Motorola's version
of
is
transmitted or
1)
of
CTCSS
a Communication Specialist TS-32 tone
In
this mode, the repeater
as
in
the
it
will automatically return
minute.
of
access. Users who are not equipped
in
the Wakeup access mode. Those
it
was
in
the CTCSS access
to
the
)
VOX OPERATION may be added to any
modulated for it to be recognized as a valid signal.
of
the above
by
requiring that the received signal be
2.5. TRANSMISSION AND USER FUNCTION TIMING
The maximum duration
time-out timer may be set for
regulations
transmitted
message
passed.
User Functions are also subject to time-out limits that may be set
specific time interval,
the Mark 4 will automatically extend the function time-out limit
a signal
emergency situations. Function activity may be ended by the user by the transmission
Code.
of
some government agencies. A PROGRAMMABLE TIME-OUT MESSAGE
by
the Mark 4 informing users that a time-out condition has occurred and the
is
transmitted again when the received signal ceases and the time-out condition has
is
present. This feature will prevent any function from terminating abruptly during
of
a single transmission may be varied
no
limit or
or
usage sensitive timing. When usage sensitive time limits are selected,
up
to
several minutes that will comply with the
by
command. The transmission
by
command for
in
45
second intervals
no
as
of
is
limit, a
long
as
a Clear
)
)
2.6. STATION IDENTIFICATION
13
To comply with the FCC regulations regarding station identification, the Mark 4 causes
identification message to be sent at intervals not exceeding I 0 minutes. Identification will be
if
sent early
repeater users
identification will occur nine (9) minutes later. The . Mark 4 allows storage
PROGRAMMABLE CALLSIGN MESSAGES that may be selected by command. The first
identification message (stored as ID!)
because it will automatically be sent by the Mark 4
identification
to the shortest ID message. At all other times, the selected message will be sent.
received signal ends shortly before an identification
is
minimized.
is
due. This feature, therefore, will minimize disturbance to the users
If
a short transmis.sion
is
recommended to contain a brief identification message
is
made, one
if
is
due so that disturbance to
(I)
minute, for example, then
a transmission
is
in
of
progress and
by
switching
an
several
2.7. TAIL AND COURTESY TONE (MESSAGE)
The time interval after received signal has ceased and while the repeater transmitter
operating
programmable
has
other stations to break
is
sent
the
may be sent.
is
called the repeater TAIL.
COURTESY TONE/MESSAGE to inform repeater listeners that a transmission
ended and that the time-out timer has reset. Waiting for the courtesy tone/message
in
and will prevent a time-out condition. When the callsign identification
on
the tail, the timer
ID
or begin talking over it. Informational TAIL MESSAGES, which are also programmable,
is
automatically reset and the user may either wait for completion
If
commanded to
do
so, the tail may be used to send a
wi
II
is
al
still
low
of
)
. 1
2.8.
Telephone calls originated from the Mark 4 may use one
DTMF signaling. Restrictions may be imposed
requiring CTCSS to be present or
restricted to certain call areas. PROHIBITED TELEPHONE NUMBERS may be programmed so
that calls to a particular calling area or
LINE SHARING
AUTOPATCH feature enables repeater users to originate telephone calls by entering
The
autopatch access code and then the number to be called. This number
that at a later time another call may be made to the same numbers imply
REDIAL access code.
The
PRE-DIAL AUTOPATCH access code will cause the Mark 4 to automatically insert a
programmed portion
part
of
the total number. For example,
then a control operator could program 555 as the number sequence
The user wishing to call the number 555-1234 needs only enter the pre-dial autopatch access
code followed by the digits 1234. The predial auto patch may also be used to allow selective long
distance calling even though long distance calling using the autopatch feature has been inhibited .
TELEPHONE
is
provided so that several Mark 4 repeaters may share a single telephone line.
of
frequently called telephone numbers so that the user only has to enter
INTERCONNECT
of
two DIAL TYPES: dial pulse or
on
the telephone interconnect features
by
inhibiting (disabling) them. Long distance calling may
sp~cific
if
telephone number are excluded. TELEPHONE
is
stored by the Mark 4 so
by
transmitting the
calls are often made to the 555 telephone calling area
of
the pre-dial autopatch.
by
be
the
;-
....
.''-"'•
..
14
The AUTODlAL feature
emergency services by having- these telephone numbers stored.
is
intended to give repeater users quick access to
in
the Mark 4. By simply
as
many
as
12
transmitting the 3 or more.digit autodial access code assigried:fo· air emergency service, causes
the interconnect
EXTENDED
storage
of
to
be activated.
AUTODIAL operates in the same manner as the autodial but provides for the
200 telephone numbers with a unique access code for each. A repeater user
may
.use
this feature to automatically dial his/her own frequently called telephone numbers. These
numbers may be programmed by control operators or
REVERSE A
incoming calls
to
line,
ALERT CODE or
is
answered, PHONE RING TIME, may be selected
the ANSWER STYLE, whether
send an alert signal.
UTOP A TCH gives access to the repeater from the telephone network by answering
on
the autopatch telephone line. This feature allows the caller, via the telephone
enter commands, to contact other repeater users
to
activate other user functions. The length
or
not
to
wait for an access code
If
an alert signal
is
sent by the Mark 4
by
repeater users themselves.
by
entering a REVERSE AUTOPATCH
of
time before the repeater phone
by
command. Also selected by command
to
be
entered, whether or not
in
response
to
the Reverse Autopatch.
is
to
Alert Code, any repeater user may transmit the autopatch activate code to complete connection.
A separate
Mark 4
in
a similar manner to reverse autopatch but
COMMAND LINE INTERCONNECT
to
be connected to a second telephone line for command access exclusively. It operates
is
is
available
as
an option and will allow the
not used for outgoing calls.
)
PHONE MUTING,
preventing receiver audio from being re-transmitted
muting
is
used, only audio originating
The REPEATER MONITORING feature allows control operators
if
permitted and at the discretion
on
the telephone line
of
the user, provides a degree
on
the repeater transmitter.
is
sent on the repeater transmitter.
to
briefly monitor repeater
of
privacy
When
by
audio
activity from the autopatch telephone line.
Autopatch, pre-dial autopatch, autodial, extended autodial, reverse patch, and phone muting are
all User Functions.
2.9. OTHER USER FUNCTIONS
TIMER RESET/WAKEUP allows users to reset the transm1ssrnn time-out timer when a
transmission time-out condition has occurred. The signal must be strong enough to override the
is
signal that caused the time-out. When the repeater
function
SLEEP function
is
used
to
WAKEUP the repeater.
p11ts
the repeater
to
sleep when the repeater
operating
mode.
Twelve USER FUNCTION OUTPUTS are provided by the Mark 4 for controlling external
equipment, such as
direetional antennas, remote bases, weather receivers, relays, etc.
SERIAL and PULSE OUTPUTS are available for controlling this equipment either
themselves or
in
combination with other user function outputs. Besides the uses
in
the Wakeup access mode, this
is
operating
in
the Wakeup access
In
addition,
of
pulses
by
)
)
15
described
Incorporated. -
Two LINK FUNCTION are provided for connecting or linking to equipment operating
frequencies.
TONE PAD TESTS allow repeater users to test the performance
sure that they are operating properly and can reliably access
An
control operator, may be accessed by any repeater user.
If DTMF control
IGNORE
equipment but ignored by the Mark 4.
The
in
this manual, further applications
INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE, which has been previously entered into memory
of
other equipment not associated with Mark 4
ACCESS code will allow unmuted DTMF tones to be re-transmitted to other
MULTIFAX OPTION provides the following User Functions:
• REAL-CLOCK TIME which can be accessed at any time;
• ANALOG/DIGITAL CONVERTER READOUTS which are available to obtain
remote readings
sensors;
• RECEIVER READOUT which allows repeater user to obtain a signal,
frequency, and deviation readout
and
of
voltage, current, temperature, or any other external analog
of
this capability may be obtained from Kendecom,
of
their DTMF tone pads to be
_the
Mark 4.
is
desired, the use
of
their signal as heard by the repeater.
on
other
by
of
an
a
J
MESSAGE MASTER OPTION provides
The
record and playback a sample
of
Another feature
different mailboxes are available for repeater users to record and store messages for other users.
To save memory, individual messages may be erased
command, the AUTO-ERASE feature will automatically erase messages after they have been
played.
Message Master
of
their"
is
an
ECHO function that allows repeater users to
own speech as a means to check their audio quality.
the USER MESSAGE MAILBOXES. Two hundred
by
the user manually or, when enabled
by
2.10. MESSAGES
There are a wide variety
to repeater users for the following purposes:
to indicate changes
to
acknowledge that an access code has been received;
to
identify the repeater station callsign(s);
to indicate that a function
to indicate that a time-out limit has been reached; and,
to convey information which has been programmed into the Mark 4 by a control
operator.
of
fixed and programmable messages that may be sent from the Mark 4
in
external power source conditions;
is
active;
16
To avoid distractions, most messages are not sent following brief transmissions. Programmable
messages are highly flexible and allow great variety. They may consist
synthesized voice on units equipped with Multifax option, or real-voice on units equipped with
If
Message Master option.
TRACKS may be combined
message may be used to control other equipment and, with Multifax, may include sensor
readings.
desired, the CW, Multifax voice, and Message Master VOICE
in
any programmable message. CW SPEED may be varied. The
of
Morse Code,
Programmable messages consist
MESSAGES, 3 TAIL MESSAGES, 4 USER FUNCTION MESSAGES, A TIME-OUT
MESSAGE,
COURTESY TONE/MESSAGE,
ANALOG/DIGITAL
announce clock time and/or any other message
A COMMAND FUNCTION MESSAGE, AN INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE,
CONVERTOR MESSAGES AND A PERJODIC MESSAGE which may
of
the following: 5 STATION IDENTIFICATION
2 LINK MESSAGES, AND WITH MULTIFAX, 3
.at
a selected time interval.
2.11. OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Some repeater groups wish to operate their repeater with different characteristics (parameters)
during the day from those used at night. For this reason, the Mark 4 has a feature called
PARAMETER SETS. Different operation characteristics may be programmed into each
sets and may be selected by a single command.
operation may be switched between parameter sets automatically under the control
time clock.
NOISE SUPPRESSION allows the Mark
signal which may occur during abnormal propagation conditions.
COMMAND OUTPUT FUNCTIONS are available for exclusive use
control other equipment. (On Mark 4 repeaters, the first command function
control the squelch adjustment
When testing and alignment
done slowly and easily by placing the Mark 4
disabled and certain operating conditions are established.
'
of
the Mark 4.)
of
the Mark 4 is needed, the TEST MODE command allows it to be
·4
to reject receiver noise and intermittent bursts
On units equipped with Multifax, repeater
by
control operators
is
wired to remotely
in
a special test mode where
all
time-out limits are
of
of
the real-
the 5
of
to
)
)
Provision have been made
GENERATION
document.
(two-tone paging signals). Information
on
the Mark 4 for RECEIVER Voting and SEQUENTIAL TONE
on
this will be provided
in
a separate
)
3. COMMANDS
3.1. GENERAL COMMENTS
17
COMMANDS
of
the repeater.
are only accepted by the
code.
If
only these few will have the ability
repeater. Low level commands may be entered
qualified control operators may be given these access codes to exercise more limited control over
the operation
produce a transmitter deviation not exceeding 3.5
Commands may always be entered from the local microphone, command receiver, and optional
command phone line. Command access from the autopatch phone line and repeater receiver is
available
to a source by entering a command from that source.
from the autopatch phone line that would deny future command access from the autopatch phone
line. This safeguard prevents a control operator from accidentally disabling the only command
access source
When the Mark 4
begin with the digit 9 and user function access codes with the digit 5 . All code descriptions
contained
changed to any other digit or sequence
this section.
are access codes entered by control operators that set the operating characteristics
Two
levels
of
commands are recognized by the Mark 4. High level commands
Mark
4 when it
this special access code is given to only certain highly qualified control operators, then
tq
of
the repeater.
if
permitted by
1n
use.
is
shipped from the factory, all command access codes are programmed to
in
this part will begin, therefore, with the digit 9.
It
is recommended that DTMF levels on tone pads be adjusted to
the
appropriate commands. [t
is
put
in
the PROGRAM MODE by a special access
make major changes in the operating characteristics
at
any time by any control operator. Less
KHz
(two tones).
is
not possible to deny command access
For
example, a command cannot be entered
If
desired, the leading digit may be
of
digits. This procedure will be discussed at the end
of
the
of
DTMF tones that are normally muted (non-retransmitted) can be unmuted
the tone sequence
(example,**
125).
entering
**
before
by
3.2. ' FIXED MESSAGES
Several messages are fixed within the Mark 4 program. On units equipped with Multifax, these
messages will be in voice.
meanings are as follows:
cw
MESSAGE
RRR
?
)
If
not, the equivalent
VOICE
MESSAGE
Thank you
Error
CW
message
A valid access code has been received and
executed.
A command access code has been received
but it is improper and cannot be executed.
is
sent. Fixed messages and their
MEANING
--
--
-
,.
-
18
CLR Clear
PF Power Fail
EP Power Switch Operation
CP
OFF Device OFF The function selected is not
ON
Line Power
Device ON
A clear code has been received and
executed. An autodial access code has been
entered but no telephone number has been
programmed into it.
A power failure has occurred.
restored.
is
from the emergency power
source.
Commercial power has been restored.
is
This message
code access to indicate that the function,
capability has been turned off. The message
is
sent following user function access to
indicate the function
Sent
following command access to indicate
that the function accessed has been turned
on or uninhibited.
sent following command
is
inhibited.
Po\ver is
in
operation.
)
nO\V
or
)
M
M
u u
OK OK
BZ
Busy
Sent following command access to indicate
is
that muted phone calling
Sent following command access to indicate
that all phone calls will be unmuted.
Sent
in
response to tone pad test access
codes to indicate that the tone row/column
Sent when an attempt
telephone line which
several Mark 4 and
another one
of
is
the repeaters.
now permitted.
is
made to access a
is
being shared among
already being used by
)
is
) functioning.
)
19
)
)
Mark 4 repeaters are shipped from the factory with operating conditions preset so that the
repeater may be placed
The following are commands and associated operating characteristics entered at the factory:
3.3.
IMPORTANT: ALTHOUGH lDENTIFICATION MESSAGE I,
BEEN SELECTED, NO INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED INTO
ANY OF THE MESSAGES. WHEN THE REPEATER
INTO
BY A CONTROL OPERATOR.
FACTORY
on
S;ET
OPERATING CONDITIONS (PARAMETERS)
the air immediately.
IOI
IS
FIRST PLACED
SERVICE, THE CALLSIGN SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED INTO
COMMAND
900
902
904
9091
9101
9110
9131
9141
9160
9184
9411
(P) 9512
(P) 9523
(P) 9534
(P) 9543
(P) 9554
(P) 9560
(P) 9570
(P) 9582
(P) 9591
(P)9610
OPERATING
System Enabled
Phone Muting Permitted
Noise Suppression
Carrier Access
Autopatch Enabled
Long Distance Calling Jnhibited
Autodial Access Permitted
User Functions Enabled
All Command
All Access Code Accepted From Reverse Autopatch
. Select Jdentification Message I (ID
Courtesy Tone
Transmission Time-out
User Function Time-out
Autopatch Time-out
Autodial/Extended Autodial Time-out=
No Invalid Digit Access Limit
Command Accepted from Repeater Receiver
Reverse A utopatch Ring
DTMF Signaling
Wait for Reverse Autopatch Access Code
CHARACTERISTIC
Off
Outputs
On
Off
Limit=
Limit=
Limit=
Time=
3 Minutes
12
3 Minutes
I 0 Seconds
I)
Minutes
12
HAS
!DI
minutes
)
3.4. PROGRAM MODE
20
3.4.1. Passcode Command
The Mark 4
programmed as 321. The "passcode
MODE
HAVING ACCESS CODES GREATER THAN 950, MUST
PROGRAM TO NOTIFY THE MARK 4 THAT CHANGES ARE ABOUT TO
BE ENTERED. When the Program Mode
"P"
Program Mode for as long as necessary. However, leaving the unit in the
Program Mode for long periods
level command structure. The Program Mode may
"passcode command" again. The Mark 4 will respond with the message
(CW) or "Thank You" (voice) to indicate that the Program Mode has been
terminated.
The passcode command may be changed and this procedure can be found
INSTALLATION. Passcode codes may consist
changing passcodes, care should be taken to choose a code that
the leading digits for any other group
will automatically change the command access codes back to the leading digit,
(if
restore the command access codes to a fixed known value
have accidentally changed the command access codes to
on
or
Multifax voice "Program" will be sent. The Mark 4 may be left
the access codes were changed prior). This feature will also allow you to
is
shipped from the factory with the "passcode command"
and off. GENERALLY, HIGH LEVEL COMMANDS, THOSE
(P) (toggle)
command" 321 toggles the PROGRAM
BE
is
enabled, the fixed tail message, cw
of
time compromises the security
be
ended by entering the
of
up
to 3 DTMF digits. When
is
not the same
of
access codes. Changing the passcode
in
the event that you
an
unknown value.
IN
of
the two
THE
in
the
"RRR"
in
as
9,
--
(P) BEFORE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING COMMAND ACCESS CODES
MEANS THAT THE MARK 4 MUST BE PUT INTO THE PROGRAM MODE
BEFORE
NOTE: Password command implies alpha entries whereas Passcode commands
could be alpha or numeric.
THE COMMAND CODE IS ENTERED.
3.4.2. Changing the P·asscode Command
The procedure for changing the passcode command that enables the
is
Programming Mode
I. Connect terminal TBS to terminal TB
the
Mark4.
2. Enter the p·asscode command from the local microphone (up to 3 digits).
3.
Disconnect the connection between rear panel terminals TBS and TB 17,
as follows:
17
on
the rear panel terminal strip
of
)
)
21
3.5.
In
the following discussion, Tables 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 on pages 27, 28, and 31, respectively, will be
used. For CW and Multifax, all words, numbers, and
is
code
programmable repeater messages may consist
messages that may consist
IN
NO SPACES SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED UNLESS THEY ARE NEEDED TO SEPARATE
WORDS.
I message character. Any code above 254
ALL EXAMPLES BELOW, SPACES HAVE BEEN USED FOR CLARITY IN READING.
MESSAGE
of
PROGRAMMING
of
up to
19.
fetters are made
in
the Word List
up
to 9 message characters except identification
up
of
a 3 digit code. Each
is
two character spaces. All
3.5.1. Designing the Message
Suppose we wish to inform repeater listeners that a NET will be meeting tonight.
Let's design the message
CW MESSAGE: Looking in Table 3.1, we find that the corresponding 3 digit
"N"
is
code for
"NET" message:
the
023, "E"
"NET".
is
014, and "T" is 029. Putting them together designs
(3
message characters)
023
0 l 4 029 (translated: NET)
)
MULTIFAX MESSAGE: Looking
3 digit code for the word
message character) ·
MESSAGE MASTER REAL-VOICE
will first have to record the message
49) are available for recording. Let's use track
MEETS TONIGHT".
access code to record a voice track
access code 945 I 0 and immediately without releasing the PTT button, we speak
the message
When the
acknowledgment that it was recorded.
played by using the PLAY
be
94710.
946. On track
"NET MEETS TONIGHT".
PTT button
lfyou
wish
1.0,
the access code would be 94610.
)
"NET'.'
201
We have up to 30 seconds
94510
is
released, the message will be played back
MESSAGE command, 947. On track
to
erase a message, the ERASE MESSAGE command
94510
94610 erases message
94710 plays message
in
Table 3.2, we find that the corresponding
is.201. Therefore, our Multifax message
(translated: NET)
MESSAGE~
in
our own voice. Fifty voice tracts
is
945. So, to record
~peak
Message
If
desired; the message can again be
records message
on
To design this message we
10
to
record the message "NET
of
record time per track. The
on
track I
10,
on
track I 0
on
track I 0
track
10
0,
is:
(I
(OD
to
we use the
as
an
that would
is
r• ·
..
•o
22
Track
message design we
message is:
Thus far, we have designed three types
10
now contains our message. Since
must add a 0
in
front
(I message character)
.
010 (translated: Track
IO
message "Net Meeting Tonight"
of
of
messages.
we'
need 3 digit codes for our
the
10,
010. Our MM real-voice
3.5.2. Special Characters
Now that we have the design, we must tell the Mark 4 which
messages it will be sending: CW, Multi fax voice, or Message Master real-voice.
Table 3
EQUIPPED
USING SYNTHESIZED VOICE UNLESS
.3
on page 31 gives the set
of
special characters that
WITH THE MULTIFAX OPTION WILL SEND ALL MESSAGES
WE
TELL THE MARK 4
CHANGE ITS MESSAGE TYPE BY ENTERING ONE
CHARACTERS.
The special character for sending CW
is
090.
If
the unit
Multifax, we will need to precede our CW message design with 090: (four
message characters)
of
the 3 types
do
just
this. UNITS
OF
THE SPECIAL
is
equipped with
of
TO
090
023
014 029 (Translated: Send,
Since our message will be automatically sent
not need to precede our Multifax message with
Voice):
(1
message character)
20
I (Translated: Send, the message Net)
in
CW, the message NET)
in
Multifax voice, we do
094 (send Multi fax
The special character for sending Message Master voice tracks
Message Master real-voice message will be preceded
by
095:
characters)
095 O I 0 (Translated: Send,
in
MM real-voice, voice track I 0 message,
Net Meets Tonight)
So far, we have designed the message and told the Mark 4 how
to
is
095. Our
(2 message
send
it.
)
)
23
.
\
3.5.3. Programming the Message
. -
Now
we
must program this message into one
can inform the repeater listeners. Let's choose Tail Message I (TM
TM!
access code 'for programming
characters but it is not a message character
MESSAGE PROGRAMMING
ALL
THE
MARK 4 THAT
message character.
To program our
926
To program our Multifax message into
926
To program
CW
090 023 014 029# (Translated: Via
20
I#
(Translated: Via
our
MM
THIS
IS
message into
message into
is
MUST
THE
TM!:
message NET, end
TM!,
TM!:
of
the repeater messages so that we
926 and must now precede the special
END WITH A "#" TO INFORM
END OF
(4 message characters)
TM!:
send the message Net, end
(2 message characters)
THE
ENTRY.
TM!,
send
of
entry)
(I message character)
in
The
CW
# is not a
the
of
entry)
I). The
926 095
010# (Translated:
Via
end
TM!,
of
entry)
send in
MM
real-voice, track
IO
message,
3.5.4. Combining Message Types
All three types
the following manner: (8 message characters)
of
our message may be combined and programmed into TM 1
in
)
926
090 023 014 029 094 201 095 010#
Here
we
must use 094 to niake the switch to Multifax voice.
Via
TM!,
(Translated:
voice, the message NET, then send in MM real-voice, voice track
(Net Meets Tonight), end
send in
of
3.5.5. Deleting a Message
We can program the same Tail Message as above with a different message and
this will automatically delete the previous message
follows:
CW,
entry)
the message NET, then send
or
we
can simply delete
in
Multifax
I 0 message
it
as
)
926#
24
3.5.6. Special_
Special character 096 allows Multifax readouts to be included
message characters are found
For example,
and temperature we would enter:
If the informational message
when accessed
The temperature
Multifax clock and the temperature
converter number
if
we wish to program the Information Message to give both time
935
096
001
002 causes a temperature message
by
is
Character
in
is
the command to program the informational message
is
the special message character
causes a clock time message
is
a user (access code 508) will
83
degrees." The time given
l.
Messages (Multifax)
Table 3.2, beginning
935 096
programmed
001
002#
to
in
this manner, the message heard
be:
in
is
derived from the input to analog/digital
on
Page 28.
be sent
to
be sent
"The time
the message
in
messages. The
is
six thirty AM.
is
taken from the
3.6.
We wish to program the Informational Message
Severe
we find the 3-digit message code for DANGER
THUNDERSTORMS
Message
Here we do not need the special character, 094, because units equipped with
Multifax will automatically send voice unless we tell
The Courtesy Tone may be programmed
unit
OTHER
3.6.1.
Thunderstorms" using Multifax voice. Looking
is
935.
3.6.2. Courtesy
IS
NOT EQUIPPED with Multifax:
PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES
Informational
is
075. The access code
Message
935.
067 079 075#
Tone
to
be the CW letter K as follows
937
020#
to
give a warning "Danger
in
Table 3.2
is
067, SEVERE
to
program the Information
it
otherwise.
on
is
Page 27,
079, and
if
the
)
)
25
937
is
'
I
the Program Courtesy Tone access code and 020
for the CW letter
K.
· -
is
the message character
The Courtesy Tone may be programmed to be the CW letter K
IS
unit
In
message
Analog/digital converter 3
power. To clarify the quantity that
access this reading, we can program analog/digital Converter 3 message
)
"Watts" in the following manner:
942
message
Watts",
EQUIPPED with Multifax:
090 020#
937
this case, the special character must be included
in
CW and not voice. ·
3.6.3. Analog/Digital
is
the access code to program
"Watts". The user accessing this reading would hear, for example, "12
12
being the analog/digital converter value.
Converter
is
appropriately connected
is
being measured to the repeater users who
942 060#
AD3
message and 060 will give the voice
to
(MF)
tell the Mark 4 to send this
to
as
follows if the
measure repeater output
to
be
3.6.4.
We
wish to program Identification message
deliver a recorded message. We know that this recorded message can be
accessed through
)
922
is
the access code to program 102,
output pulses to be sent
which pulses User Function
3.6.5.
Special character 092 allows DTMF tone burst
may
be
used for remote signaling. DTMF tones sent are determined by the 3
digit sequences entered following the special character.
Output
User Function
DTMF
Pulselnduded
in
Outputs
In
5.
Our command sequence
922
091
001#
091
messages, and 00 I
5.
Message
to
trigger
is
the special character
is
the special character message
to
be sent during messages which
an
external device
is:
to
to
allow
In
Summary
26
All messages entered into the Mark 4 must consist
First, access code to program a certain message (this
Next, up to maximum allowed message characters (none
Next,#
to end the entry (this is not a message character).
of
the following:
is
not a message character);
if
deleting);
)
)
)
27
)
)
3.7.
The following table gives a three digit number sequence for each character which may be used
composing
MESSAGE
CW
messages.
CHARACTER
3.7.1.
TABLE
TABLES
3.1
CW
Character List
CHARACTER DIGIT CODE CHARACTER DIGIT CODE
0 000 N 023
1
2 002
3 003 Q 026
4 004
5 005 s 028
6
7 007
8 008 v
9
A 010 x 033
B
001
0
p
024
025
R 027
006 T
029
u 030
03
009 w 032
Oil
y
034
l
in
)
Set Pitch
Set Speed (Sequences 050 through 059)
Set Amplitude
c 012 z 035
D
E
F 015
G
H 017
J 019
K 020
L 0210
M
679 Hz 042 1209 Hz
770 Hz 043 1336 Hz 047
852 Hz 044 1477 Hz 048
941
Hz 045
Slowest
Low Level 060 High Level
013
0)4
016 WORD SPACE
TTTTTTTT
018
022'
050
I
? 037
DE
Fastest
036
038
039
040
041
046
059
061
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