M/A-Com Orion Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

LBI-38888

Rev. N, Mar-05

Orion™

Mobile Radio

MANUAL REVISION HISTORY

REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE

N Mar. 2005 Updated Nuisance Delete section.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION FOR CE MARKED EQUIPMENT

Orion mobile radio units conform to the following Product Specifications.

EUROPEAN STANDARDS: Safety: Not Applicable

EMC: EN 50082-1 (January 1992) prEN 50082-1 (September 1995) prETS 300 339 (June 1993) EN 55022 Par. 5.1 (August 1994) TTD: Not Applicable

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: At this time, the Orion mobile radio may not be operated while in a desktop station in the

European Community since it does not meet immunity requirements when operated in this mode. The Orion mobile radio may be used in both trunked and conventional applications.

CREDITS

Voice Guard is a registered trademark Orion, ProVoice, Aegis, ProFile, ProSound, ProScan, SCAT, Failsoft, and G-STAR are trademarks of M/A-COM, Inc.

All other brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective holders.

NOTICE

The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any way convert the Object Code into human-readable form.

The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M/A-COM, Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.

This manual covers M/A-COM, Inc. products manufactured and sold by M/A-COM, Inc. Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility

designated by the supplier. Any repairs, alterations or substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.

This manual is published by M/A-COM, Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by M/A- COM, Inc., at any time and without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of M/A-COM, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................. 5

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 6

USER INTERFACE............................................................................. 7

CONTROLS.......................................................................................... 8

POWER ON-OFF VOLUME KNOB.................................................... 8

SYSTEM/GROUP CHANNEL KNOB................................................. 8

RAMP CONTROL................................................................................ 8

SCAN ON/OFF ..................................................................................... 9

SCAN ADD/DELETE........................................................................... 9

INDICATORS....................................................................................... 9

KEYPAD............................................................................................. 10

DISPLAY............................................................................................. 14

RADIO STATUS ICONS.................................................................... 14

MESSAGES ........................................................................................ 15

ALERT TONES.................................................................................. 20

CALL ORIGINATE............................................................................ 20

AUTOKEY (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)........................................... 20

CALL QUEUED (TRUNKED MODE ONLY).................................. 20

SYSTEM BUSY (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)................................... 20

CALL DENIED (TRUNKED MODE ONLY).................................... 20

CARRIER CONTROL TIMER........................................................... 21

KEY PRESS ALERT .......................................................................... 21

DUAL CONTROL SWITCHING....................................................... 21

OPERATION...................................................................................... 22

TURNING ON THE RADIO.............................................................. 22

SELECTION MODE RULES............................................................. 22

DIRECT ACCESS............................................................................... 24

MENU ................................................................................................. 24

FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY............................................... 29

SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION.................................... 32

TRUNKED MODE OPERATION.................................................... 34

RECEIVING A CALL ........................................................................ 34

SENDING A CALL ............................................................................ 34

CONVENTIONAL FAILSOFT.......................................................... 35

EMERGENCY OPERATION............................................................. 35

SYSTEM SCAN OPERATION.......................................................... 36

GROUP SCAN OPERATION............................................................. 38

INDIVIDUAL CALLS........................................................................ 41

SCAT OPERATION ........................................................................... 43

TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS......................................... 43

MOBILE DATA.................................................................................. 46

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION...................................................49

EDACS CONVENTIONAL P1 SCAN ...............................................50

DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION................................................50

CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION.......................................52

RECEIVING A CALL.........................................................................52

SENDING A CALL.............................................................................52

EMERGENCY OPERATION.............................................................53

SCANNING CONVENTIONAL CHANNELS...................................54

TURNING SCAN ON.........................................................................56

TURNING SCAN OFF........................................................................56

SQUELCH ADJUST ...........................................................................57

NOISE BLANKER OPERATION.......................................................58

TYPE 99 DECODE (Conventional Only)............................................58

DIRECT MODE OPERATION (Conventional System Only) ............59

TRUNKED OR CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION............61

SIREN/LIGHT OPERATION..............................................................61

Digital Voice (ProVoice / Aegis / Voice Guard Operation).................61

DUAL CONTROL OPERATION....................................................... 67

MULTIPLE RADIO OPERATION.....................................................69

LAST SYSTEM/GROUP OR CHANNEL RECALL

(Supervisory Radio Units Only).....................................................33

MACRO KEY OPERATION..............................................................71

SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INTERCONNECT CALL

(SYSTEM MODEL ONLY) ..........................................................71

KEYPAD REMAPPING .....................................................................72

OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS................................73

GLOSSARY......................................................................................... 74

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SAFETY INFORMATION

The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmissions.

A list of the possible hazards are:

1. Explosive Atmospheres

Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, be sure to turn the radio OFF while fueling the vehicle. Do not carry containers of fuel in the trunk of the vehicle when the radio is mounted in the trunk.

2. Interference To Vehicular Electronic Systems

Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-skid breaking systems, electronic cruise control systems, etc., are typical of the types of electronic devices that may malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency energy present when transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his aid in determining if such electronic circuits perform normally when the radio is transmitting.

3. Electric Blasting Caps

To prevent accidental detonation of electric blasting caps, DO NOT

use two-way radios within 1000 feet of blasting operations. Always obey the "Turn Off Two-Way Radios" signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA Standard: 1926. 900)

4. Radio Frequency Energy

To prevent burns or related physical injury from radio frequency energy, do not operate the transmitter when anyone outside of the vehicle is within two feet of the antenna.

Before jump starting or changing the vehicle battery, it is strongly suggested that the 3A fuse located in the Yellow lead (IGN A+) be removed.

CAUTION

This will insure that the radio is protected from damage during the battery charging process. Replace fuse when charging is completed.

INTRODUCTION

This manual describes how to use the Orion Mobile Radio. The Orion is a synthesized, microprocessor-based, high performance mobile FM radio providing reliable two-way communications in both the Enhanced Digital Access Communications System (EDACS) trunking environment and conventional communication systems.

In the EDACS, or trunked system mode, the user selects a communications system and group. In this mode, channel selection is transparent to the user and is controlled via digital communication with the syste m controller. This provides advanced programmable features and fast access to communication channels.

In the conventional mode, the user selects a channel and directly communicates on that channel. In this mode, a system refers to a set of channels. A channel is a transmit/receive radio frequency pair.

The exact operation of the radio will depend on the operating mode, the radio's programming and the particular radio system. Most features described in this manual may be enabled or disabled through programming. Consult the system administrator for the particular features that are programmed into the Orion.

USER INTERFACE

The Orion operating controls are located on the radio's front panel (See Figures 1 & 2). A keypad, vacuum florescent display for radio status information, and a microphone jack are on the front panel. The front panel also provides a rotary SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob, POWER ON- OFF/VOLUME control, a ramp up/ramp down control, Scan add/delete control, and a SCAN ON-OFF control for scan operation.

The keypad is used for manual number entry for individual calls, access to a telephone interconnect system and activation of various EDACS or conventional features such as menu selection. Each key has an associated LED for status indication.

The display has two lines with eight alphanumeric-characters used to show the operational mode of the radio. There is one LED for indicating transmitter ON and one LED to indicate CHANNEL BUSY located below the POWER ON-

OFF/VOLUME Control.

Figure 1 - Orion Mobile Radio SYSTEM Model Front Panel

Figure 2 - Orion Mobile Radio SCAN Model Front Panel

CONTROLS

This section describes the buttons, keys and rotary kno bs used to control the Orion Scan and System Model radios. All functions and controls of the Scan radio operate the same as the corresponding functions and controls on the System radio. The Scan radio is equipped with a 4-button keypad and the System radio is equipped with a 16-button keypad.

Many of the control buttons and keys have or can be programmed to have a primary function and a secondary function. The SCAN button can be programmed (as a secondary function) to toggle the keypad keys between their primary function and their secondary function.

POWER ON-OFF VOLUME KNOB

This rotary Knob applies power to the radio and adjusts the receiver volume. Rotating the control clockwise out o detente applies power to the radio. A single alert tone sounds (if enabled through programming) to indicate the radio is operational.

Rotating the control clockwise increases the volume level. Minimum volume levels may be programmed into the radio to prevent missed calls due to a low volume setting. While adjusting the volume, the display will momentarily indicate the volume level (i.e. VOL = 31). The volume range is from a minimum level of zero (displayed as OFF in the display) up to 31 which is the loudest level.

SYSTEM/GROUP CHANNEL KNOB

This rotary knob selects the systems or groups/channels, depending upon programming. This 16 position knob has no stop. See SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION for more details.

RAMP CONTROL

The primary function of this rocker type button is to scroll through the System list or the Group/Channel list depending upon programming. The secondary function is to increment or

decrement items within a list (phone list for example). Press , to scroll in increasing order and press . to scroll in decreasing

order. To auto-ramp, press and hold the button.

SCAN ON/OFF

The

rimary function of this button is to toggle scan operation on and OFF. When the radio is scanning, the SCAN LED is on an all groups or channels in the scan list of the currently selected systems are scanned.

The secondary function of the SCAN button is to toggle the keypad buttons between their primary function and their secondary function.

SCAN ADD/DELETE

This rocker type button is used to display the current SCAN status for a group/channel and then either add or delete the group/channel from the system scan list.

The add button will select the last scanned channel recall b

ressing it twice when the radio is actively receiving or three

times when the radio is not actively receiving.

INDICATORS

Transmitter enabled - ON when the radio is transmitting.

BuSY - On indicates a carrier is being received (the channel is

usy). Note that if the selected channel is programmed fo Channel Guard (CG), Digital Channel Guard (DCG) or Type 99 (T99) tone decode operation, the radio will not un-squelch if valid tone or code is not received; the BSY indicator will be on.

Figure 3 - Orion System Model Keypad

Figure 4 - Orion Scan Model Keypad

KEYPAD

The keypad is similar to a telephone keypad but with four (4) additional buttons on the side for a total of 16 keys. In addition to numbers (1-9, *, 0 and #), which is a secondary function, most of the keys have or can be programmed to have a primary function. A symbol or abbreviated word describing its primary function is labeled on the keycap. Each labeled keycap is associated with a radio feature (or primary function). The radio must be programmed to operate with the Standard or the Optional keycap configuration.

A key light (LED) is associated with each key or button. This may light wh en the associate function is active. In some conditions the key light may blink to indicate an action status.

The keypad key functions can be remapped to any of the primary function keys using the PC programming software. It is suggested that the blank keypad (located at the back of this manual) be completed if the keypad key functions are changed.

Standard Keycap Configuration

The Standard keycap package for the System radio includes five (5) labeled keycaps (MODE, HOME, CHN, AUX1 and AUX2) and six (6) blank keycaps, which can be placed on any of the five key locations (numbers 3-6 and 9) shown in Figure 5. The keycap represents the primary function programmed for that key location. See the Key Description section for a description of the primary function associated with these five (5) keycaps.

The Standard keycap package for the Scan radio includes five (5) labeled keycaps [MENU, CLEAR, SELECT, EMERGENCY (

E), OPTION] and five

(5) blank keycaps, which can be placed on any of the four (4) keypad keys. The keycap represents the primary function programmed for that key location.

Figure 5 - Standard Orion Keycaps Configuration

Optional Keycap Configuration

The Optional keycap package for the System radio includes sixty (60) additional keycaps (shown in the Key Description section), which can be placed on any key location desired. Keep in mind, the keycap represents the primary function programmed for that key location.

Key Descriptions

MODE This key function is used to enter the Conventional System

selection mode.

HOME This key function returns the radio to the Home

System/Group where it is programmed.

CHN This key is used to enter the Channel select mode. AUX1 & 2

S This key is used to enter the System select mode. g This key is used to enter the Group select mode. o

DEL Secondary function - used to delete a digit during numeric

m Primary function - accesses the menu list. This is a list of

These keys are used to control output 1 or 2. Their definition is PC programmable.

This key function is used to toggle a PC programmable feature ON and OFF.

entry (see SELECTION MODE RULES).

additional features that are not available directly from the keypad. See MENU for details.

SELECT Secondary function - activates a selected item within a list.

After the menus list is accessed, select a menu item from the list via RAMP control , or . and activate it with this key. Once activated, MENU continues its secondary function for activating a selected parameter setting until the radio returns to its normal receive state. This is similar to an enter key.

s The Status key permits the transmission of a pre-programmed

status message to an EDACS site.

n The Message key permits the transmission of a pre-

programmed message to an EDACS site.

Serves several purposes depending on the operating mode. In trunked mode, the CLR button exits the current operation an

removes all displays associated with it. The radio and display then return to the group receive state. In Conventional mode, pressing this button un-mutes the receiver so activity on the selected channel can be monitored. When pressed and hel for approximately 3 seconds, this button toggles conventional channel decoding (Channel Guard, Digital Channel Guard, T99) on and OFF if programmed for the selected channel.

p Used to place telephone calls through the radio by selecting

the interconnect special call function. See Telephone Interconnect Calls for details.

d Used to adjust the current display intensity and the keypad

backlight level.

i Used to call individual or make an all-call by selecting the

individual call function. See Individual Calls for details.

E This key function is used to declare emergencies. ALM Toggles the external alarm ON/OFF. The external alarm is

used to indicate the radio is receiving an Individual Call. Press the key once to enable external alarm and press again to disable external alarm.

SG1-SG5 Corresponds to five (5) pre-programmed System/Groups.

Pressing a key programmed for SG1 would switch the radio to the pre-programmed System/Group 1. Pressing a key programmed for SG2 would switch the radio to the preprogrammed System/Group 2, etc.

WAIL, YLP, RST, SL1SL8

The WAIL and YLP (Yelp) keys are designed to control an optional Siren package. The SL1-SL8 (Siren/Ligh t) keys are designed to control an optional Siren/Light package. The RST (Reset) key is used to turn all sirens and lights OFF.

SPK This key function is used to toggle the external speaker

ON/OFF.

STO-ST9 The status 0-9 keys are used to send pre-programmed status

message to the EDACS site.

PVT Enables or disables Private Mode for the System/Group

displayed. See the PRIVATE OPERATION section.

KEY Displays the Encrypted Keys. This selects the DISP KEY

operation from the menu functions.

G* This key function is used in Conventional Mode to send

G-STAR™ emergency signaling.

PA This key function enables and disables the Public Address

feature.

# DTMF keypad function. 1-9 Keypad numbers. * DTMF Keypad function.

Primary Functions (Quick Access)

The secondary function of the k button is to toggle the keypad buttons between their primary function and their secondary function. When the secondary keypad is active, i.e. entering phone digits for an interconnect call,

k button can be used to toggle the keypad buttons back to their primary

the function, perform a task (siren/light enable), and then toggle back to finish entering the digits for the phone number. PRIMARY is displayed when the

k button is used to toggle the keypad keys back to their primary functions.

This provides quick access to the primary functions of the keypad. This is a programmable feature of the given to possible operational conflicts before enabling this feature.

k button only. Careful consideration should be

Several keys on the Scan version have a secondary function. The the SELECT secondary function with the

secondary function. On the system version, the for DELETE,

m is SELECT and c retains its CLEAR function.

C key remaining the same for the

o has a secondary function

m key is

DISPLAY

The radio's display is shown in Figure 6. The two character lines are used to display system, group and channel names and also operational messages to the user. Each line contains eight alphanumeric character blocks. See Figure 2 for a typical display.

Figure 6 - Orion Display

RADIO STATUS ICONS

Status icons are indicators, which show the various operating characteristics of the radio. The icons appear on the first line of the display.

• indicates selected group or channel is in scan list.

• indicates selected group or channel is programmed as

Priority 1 in scan list.

• indicates selected group or channel is programmed as

Priority 2 in scan list.

• indicates conventional channel enabled with Channel

Guard function.

• indicates the EDACS system is in Failsoft™ mode (i

enabled through programming).

• indicates Type 99 Decode is enabled on a conventional

channel.

MESSAGES

During radio operation, various messages are displayed on either line one or line two. Typical messages include control channel status information, such as system busy or call denied, or messages associated with the radio's operation, (i.e. volume adjust). These messages are described as follows:

MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION

QUEUED

SYS BUSY

DENIED

CC SCAN

WA SCAN

TALKARND

*RXEMER*

*TXEMER*

VOL=31

UNKNOWN

TX DATA

RX DATA

DATA OFF

Call Queued Trunked mode only. Indicates the system has

System Busy Trunked mode only. Indicates the system is

Call Denied Trunked mode only. Indicates the radio is not

Control Channel Scan Trunked mode only. Indicates the control

Wide Area Scan Trunked mode only. Indicates the control

Talk-around Conventional mode only. Indicates the radio

Receive Emergency Trunked mode only. Indicates an emergency

Transmit Emergency Trunked mode only. Indicates an emergency

Volume Level Indicates the current volume level. The

Caller's ID Not Received

Transmit Data Trunked mode only. Indicates the radio is

Receive Data Trunked mode only. Indicates the radio is

Data OFF Trunked mode only. Indicates radio is in the

placed the call in a request queue.

busy, no channels are currently available, the queue is full or an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is currently transmitting.

authorized to operate on the selected system.

channel is lost and the radio has entered the Control Channel Scan mode to search for the control channel.

channel is lost and radio has entered the Wide Area Scan mode to search for a new system (if enabled through programming).

is operating on conventional channels in talkaround mode (no repeater).

call is being received. This message will be flashing on line two.

call has been transmitted. This message will be flashing on line two.

volume level display ranges from OFF (silent) to 31 (loudest).

Indicates that an individual call is being received, but the caller's ID was not received.

transmitting a data call.

receiving a data call. Displayed on line 2.

data disabled state. Displayed on line 1.

MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION

DATA ON

SYSC ON

SYSC OFF

T99 ON

T99 OFF

NB ON

NB OFF

PA ON

PA OFF

ALRM ON

ALRM OFF

PVT DIS

FRCD PVT

NO KEY #

BCKL=1-6 GR

Data On Trunked mode only. Indicates radio has been

System Scan Features On

System Scan Features OFF

Type 99 Decode On Conventional mode only. Indicates the Type

Type 99 Decode OFF Conventional mode only. Indicates the Type

Noise Blanker On Conventional mode only. Indicates noise

Noise Blanker OFF Conventional mode only. Indicates noise

Public Address On Indicates that the public address function of

Public Address OFF Momentary (2 seconds) indicates that public

External Alarm Enabled Indicates that the external alarm function of

External Alarm Disabled

Private Mode Disabled Indicates that private mode is disabled or no

Forced Private Operation

Encryption Key Missing

Backlight Display intensity and keypad back light level. Group ID This indicates that the call is a group call and

Individual ID This indicates the call is an individual call

toggled to the data enable state. Displayed for two seconds on line 1 when toggled to enable state.

Trunked mode only. Indicates the System Scan features are enabled.

Trunked mode only. Indicates the System Scan features are disabled.

99 Decode feature is enabled.

99 Decode feature is disabled.

blanker feature is enabled on low band (29-50 MHz) version.

blanker feature is disabled on low band (2950 MHz) version.

the radio is enabled.

address function of the radio was disabled.

the radio is enabled. Momentary (2 seconds) indicates that external

alarm function of radio was disabled.

encryption key has been programmed for the selected group/channel or special call.

Indicates that forced private operation has been pre-programmed into radio.

Flashing indicator indicates that no encryption key or an incorrect encryption key is programmed into the radio.

is followed by the GID of the caller (trunked mode only).

and the ID number of the caller, example "ID 2725" (trunked mode only).

MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION

WHC=1

PHONE

CONV FS

SYS=1-64

GRP=1-64

INDV=1-99

PHN=1-99

SEL PHN

Who Has Called This display indicates the number from the

Who Has Called list. Individual calls received but not responded to are stored in a Who Has Called list. This list is accessible by pressing the # key and then the INDV key after the Individual call has timed out or the Clear button is pressed. This display is on line 2 and the LID of the caller is displayed on the top line. Currently the list is not implemented and the display will always be WHC=1.

Phone Call Displayed when a phone call is received from

the site. It is displayed in line one of the display. Line 2 of the display will contain the display *INDV* when line 1 contains this message. The radio interprets a received phone call as an individual call.

Conventional Failsoft Displayed when a failure of the EDACS

system occurs. All communication will be in conventional mode (trunked mode only).

Displayed when the menu key is pressed and

remains displayed in line 1 until one chooses a menu item.

System = 1 - 64 This is the system number for the current base

station of the system displayed in line 1. It is displayed in line 2 of the display. Press the system key to obtain this display.

Group = 1 - 64 This is the group number of the group

displayed in line 2 of display. It is displayed in line 1 of the display. Press the group key to obtain this display. There are up to 48 groups available (i.e. 3 banks of 16). The maximum groups programmed in a radio are determined by the personality.

Individual = 1 - 99 This display indicates which item in the

individual call list is being displayed. It is displayed in line 2 of the display. The name or ID of the item in the list is displayed in line 1 of the display.

Phone = 1 - 99 This display indicates which item in the

phone list is being displayed. It is displayed in line 2 of the display. Line 1 of the display will be the last 3 characters of the list item contents.

Select Phone After pressing the PHN key, selecting an

entry from the phone list by typing the entry number will display this message on Line 1.

MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION

SEL INDV

SYS ALL

Ggg-v.vv

*PHONE* Phone Call This is displayed when an initiated phone call

DUAL

NO ENTRY

INV SYS

CHN=1-99

FIX LIST

FIXED P1

*INDV*

*GROUP*

Select Individual ID This is displayed on line 1 when an entry

System All Call Displayed on line 1 to indicate a system all

Code Group and Revision Number

Dual Control Operation Displayed on idle control unit when

This indicates that there is no data stored in

Invalid System Displayed when the current system is an

Channel = 1 - 99 This is displayed on line 1 of the display is

Fixed List Priority scan list is fixed and cannot be

Fixed Priority 1 Priority 1 scan channel is fixed and cannot be

This is displayed in line 2 when the message

Emergency This indicates an emergency has been

Individual Call This is displayed in line 2 of the display when

Group Call This indicates a group call is in progress and

from the individual ID list is selected after pressing the INDV key. The entry is a number between 1 and 32 inclusive (trunked mode only).

call has been received (trunked mode only). This is code group and revision number that

is displayed in line 2 when menu item "REVISION" is selected. The `gg' is the group number of the software. The first `v' is the hardware version. The last two, `vv', is the revision of the software.

is in progress. This is displayed on line 2 of the display.

configured as dual control operation.

one of the programmable items in either the phone list or individual call list. The user programmable items are items 1 through 10 in each list.

invalid type.

conventional channel index when the group key is depressed.

changed using add and delete keys.

"M/A-COM" is displayed in line 1 of the display while displaying different items under menu when `REVISION' is selected by the operator.

declared by the LID that follows the display, `EM'. An example of this is "EM 01201".

an individual call is in progress (trunked mode and T99 mode only).

is displayed on line 1 of the display (trunked mode and T99 mode only).

MESSAGE NAME DESCRIPTION

SPKR ON

SPKR OFF

BANK=1-8

REGR_0x

KEY LOAD

KEY ZERO

SYS KEY

GRP KEY

CHN KEY

KEY=1-7

PRIMARY

PRS NAME

M/A-COM, Inc.

External Speaker On This is displayed when the external speaker is

enabled.

External Speaker OFF This is displayed when the external speaker is

disabled.

This is the bank of keys, which are going to

be loaded when the key loader loads encryption keys. This is only valid for radios that support VGS, VGE, or DES encryption. It is displayed on line 2 of the display when the encryption key loader is connected.

Dynamic Regroup Indicates which group in dynamic regroup

operation has been enabled where "x" is a digit of 1 to 8 (trunked mode only).

This is displayed in line 1 of the display when

the encryption key loader is connected.

This is displayed on line 2 of the display

when the operator depresses the reset and option buttons simultaneously for approximately two seconds. The encryption keys are zeroed.

System Key This is displayed on line 1 of the display in

the display key mode of the menu. The key of the key name display is displayed in line 2.

Group Key This is displayed on line 1 of the display in

the display key mode of the menu for trunked systems only. It is followed in the second line with a key number `KEY = <1..7>'.

Channel Key This is displayed on line 1 of the display in

the display key mode of the menu for conventional systems only. It is followed in the second line with a key number `KEY = <1..7>'.

This is displayed on line 2 of the display in

the display key mode of the menu for conventional when `SYS KEY' or `CHN KEY' is displayed in line 1 and for trunked when `SYS KEY' or `GRP KEY' are displayed in line 1.

This is displayed on line 1 of the display

when primary keys are enabled.

Personality Name This is displayed in line 1 of the display under

the revision selection of menu. The personality name is displayed on line 2 at the same time.

This is displayed on line 1 of the display

under the revision selection of menu. The copyright year is shown in line 2 of display at the same time.

ALERT TONES

The Orion radio also provides audible alert tones or "beeps" to indicate the various operating conditions. These alert tones can be enabled or disabled through programming.

CALL ORIGINATE

A short mid-pitched alert tone sounds after keying the radio (Push-To-Talk button is pressed). This indicates the radio has been assigned a working channel or that the radio is transmitting on a conventional channel and voice communication may begin immediately. In conventional mode, this tone may be delayed after the PTT button is pressed due to G-STAR signaling (if enabled through programming).

AUTOKEY (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)

After being placed in queue or releasing the PTT button prior to a working channel assignment, the site calls the radio when a channel becomes available. At this point, the radio automatically keys the transmitter (autokey) for a short period to hold the channel. The radio sounds a mid-pitched tone when it is clear to talk; immediately press the PTT button to keep the assigned channel.

CALL QUEUED (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)

A high-pitched tone after pressing the PTT button indicates the system has placed the call request in the queue. The receiving unit(s) also hear the tones, indicating they will receive a call shortly. If the PTT button is released, the radios will autokey whenever a channel becomes available (see Autokey).

SYSTEM BUSY (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)

Three low-pitched beeps will be heard if the radio is keyed wh en the system is busy, if no channels are available for sending the message, if the call queue is full, or if an individual call is being attempted to a radio that is transmitting. Releasing the PTT button and re-keying initiates a new channel request.

CALL DENIED (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)

If the radio is keyed and a low-pitched tone is heard then the radio is not authorized on the system that has been selected.

CARRIER CONTROL TIMER

If the programmed time for continuous transmission is exceeded, five short high-pitched warning tones followed by a long low-pitched tone will be heard. The transmitter will shut down shortly after hearing the alert, interrupting communications. Release and re-key the PTT button to maintain communications. This will reset the carrier control timer and turn the transmitter back on.

KEY PRESS ALERT

A short tone or "beep" sounds to indicate a key has been pressed. A short lowpitched tone indicates no action was taken because the key is not active in the current mode.

DUAL CONTROL SWITCHING

When control is switched to a previously idle control unit, two short highpitched tones will sound at the control unit where PTT was pressed, that is now the active controller.

OPERATION

The Orion mobile radio unit can be programmed to operate in either a trunked system or a conventional system or both. Operating features and functions have been grouped according to the type of system the radio is operational. This first section contains general operating procedures (e.g., Turning On The Radio). The second section, TRUNKED MODE OPERATION, covers those operating procedures that are only used in a trunked system (e.g., Group Scan). The third section, CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION, covers those operating procedures that are only used in a conventional system (e.g., Squelch Adjust). The fourth section, TRUNKED OR CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION, covers those operating procedures that may be used in either a trunked or conventional system (e.g., Multiple Radio Operation).

TURNING ON THE RADIO

Rotate the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise, out of detente to turn the radio on. A short beep (if enabled through pr ogr amming ) ind icates th e radio is ready for operation. The display indicates, if programmed, the last selected system name on line one and the last selected group or channel name on line two.

In the EDACS trunked environment, if communication with the system's control channel cannot be established, the CC SCAN message will be displayed. This may occur if, for example, the radio is out of range of the trunking site. It may be necessary to move to another location or select another trunking system to re-establish the control channel link for trunked mode operations.

SELECTION MODE RULES

Many operations require selection from a list such as system, group or phone number. This selection process is handled in the same manner for all lists. The

RAMP control , and . , SEL, 0-9, *, #, the DEL button and the

button are used during the selection process. The following example systems list is used to explain the process:

The hook switch functions the same as the c key in

NOTE

I-Call, phone call, and menu modes.

The following example systems list is used to explain the process:

SYSTEM 1 NORTH 2 SOUTH 3 EAST 4 WEST

After entering a selection mode, the following generic display format will appear.

X X X X X X X X

Y Y Y = Z Z Z

Line one shows the currently selected item’s name (XXXXXXXX) from the list. Line two indicates the list (YYY) that the selection is to be made from and the number of the selected item (ZZZ) within the list. (In some cases the information on lines 1 and 2 will be exchanged. Enter the system selection

mode by pressing the

S key. If SYSTEM 2 is the current selection, the

display appears as follows:

S O U T H

S Y S = 2

Line one contains the current system name, SOUTH, and line two, SYS = 2, indicates that selection is from the system list and it is the second system within the list.

A new system from the list is selected by using the RAMP control , or . or by directly entering the system number with the numeric keys. The RAMP control , or . scrolls through the list in increasing and decreasing order. In the previous example, pressing the RAMP control ,

selects the EAST system as shown in the next display.

E A S T

S Y S = 3

The radio may be programmed to wrap around from one end of a list to the other end or to stop at the ends.

DIRECT ACCESS

To directly access a selection, enter the corresponding number (i.e. 4) followed by SEL to activate the selection. The entered number is displayed on line two as shown below. Line one shows the current list being used for selection.

S E L S Y S

If a mistake is made while entering the number, press the DEL button to backspace once and correct the entry. If an invalid number is entered, a short low-pitched tone sounds when SEL is pressed.

To exit the selection mode, press the

c button or wait for the time-out. If

the selection mode is cleared while an entry is pending (i.e., numbers are entered on line 2, but SEL has not been pressed), the entry on line two will be disregarded and the previous selection will remain active. If the time-out activates while an entry is pending, the entry on line two will be selected if it is within the valid range; if it is out of range, the entry on line two will be disregarded and the previous selection will remain active.

NOTE: While in system, group or channel selection mode, the radio continues to receive calls normally and continues scanning if it is enabled. If a call is received during the selection mode process the radio will return to the normal receive mode display. Continuing with the selection process will return the display to the same point in the selection process if the selection mode time out has not yet expired. Any press of the PTT button during the selection mode process will initiate transmission and exit the selection mode.

The menu function accesses features that is not available directly from the keypad. The order and specific number of menu items available is configurable through programming. Upon radio power up, the menu item that is at the beginning of the menu list will always be displayed first. Subsequent access to the menu function will return the last menu item that was shown in

the display. To enter the menu mode, press

., the SEL and the

c buttons are used during the selection process. All

of the selection mode rules previously detailed apply to the menu item selection process with the exception of direct access. The radio will continue to receive and transmit normally while in the menu function.

m. The RAMP control , and

A new item is displayed by using the RAMP control , and . to scroll

through the list in increasing and decreasing order. The displayed menu item is made active by pressing SEL.

After entering the menu selection mode, the following generic display format will appear.

M E N U

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Line one indicates the radio is in the menu selection mode. Line two indicates the menu item (YYYYYYYY) that is to be viewed o r changed (some menu items provide radio information and do not have changeable parameters).

An example of the menu item selection process and menu item parameter change is detailed below for the backlight menu item.

PRESS:

The menu mode is entered .

PRESS: The RAMP control , and . until the display shows:

M E N U

B C K L G H T

PRESS: SEL The backlight menu item is activated and the display will be similar to the

following:

B C K = X X X

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Line one shows the active menu item and its current parameter setting (XXX). Line two shows the currently selected system or group name (YYYYYYYY). The menu item's parameter setting shown in the display can now be changed

by using the RAMP control , and . to scroll through the list of

parameter values. Once the desired setting is reached press SEL to store the value and return the normal display. For menu items that display radio

information pressing , and . will scroll through a list of informational

displays. The menu items are listed Table 1.

Table 1 - Menu Item Information

FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER

Backlight Adjust Menu Item:

Radio Revision Information

Noise Blanker Menu Item:

PHONE CALL Menu item:

Individual Call (Trunked Systems Only)

External Alarm Menu Item:

PUBLIC ADDRESS

EXTERNAL SPEAKER

Encryption Key Loading

Display Current Encryption Key(s)

BCKLIGHT Once selected: BCKL=

Menu item: REVISION

NOISBLKR Once selected: NB ON or NB OFF

PHN CALL Once selected: See Telephone Inter-connect. Call Section

Menu Item: IND CALL Once Selected: See Individual Call Section

EXTALARM Once Selected: EXTALARM

Menu item: PUB ADDR Once selected: PA ON or PA OFF

Menu item: EXT SPKR Once selected: SPKR ON or SPKR OFF

Menu item: KEYLOAD Once selected: KEY LOAD BANK = N

Menu item: DISP KEY Once selected: SYS KEY, GRP KEY or CHN KEY and KEY = N

SETTINGS

OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4 Selects the light level

Informational displays only (see radio); no user selectable settings.

ON, OFF Noise Blanker

Allows access to the

ON, OFF EXTALARM

ON, OFF Public Address is

ON, OFF External Speaker is

Up to 8 banks of 7 keys

Displays current

COMMENT

for backlighting.

Selects the information display to view.

function toggled on and OFF.

Phone Call Feature.

Individual Call Feature.

replaces the system name on the display as long as the external alarm feature is enabled.

toggled on and OFF.

Enables the radio to accept the loading of encryption keys.

encryption key number.

FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER

Front Panel Squelch Adjust (Conventional Only)

Scan Menu item: SCAN ON, OFF Toggles scan function

Private Mode Menu Item: PRIVATE

Scan Add Menu item: SCAN ADD

Scan Delete Menu item: SCAN DEL

Scan Add/Delete Menu item: SCAN A/D

Last Scanned Channel Recall

Home group or channel selection

System select Menu item: SYS SEL

External alarm #2 Menu item: EXTALRM2 ON, OFF Toggles external

System and group selection

Mute Menu item: MUTE ON, OFF Toggles the mute

Mute #1 Menu item: MUTE 1 ON, OFF Toggles the mute 1

Menu item: SQUELCH Once selected: SQLCH=xx

Once selected: PVT or key light.

Once selected: Scan icon displayed.

Once selected: Scan icon goes out.

When selected: Toggles through scan selections

Menu Item: SCAN ADD When pressed twice if

actively receiving or three times when not receiving: Scan icon displayed.

Menu item: HOME Once selected: Home group or channel displayed.

Once selected: SYS = n

Menu item: SYSGRP 1 Menu item: SYSGRP 2 Menu item: SYSGRP 3 Menu item: SYSGRP 4 Menu item: SYSGRP 5

SETTINGS

1-16 Allows setting of

ON, OFF Toggles private

S, 2 or 1 Adds group or

Deletes group or

Toggle sequence S, 2, 1, S, ...

Changes the selected

Changes to the group

1-64 = (n)umber of desired system

Changes to the

COMMENT

squelch.

on or OFF.

function on or OFF.

channel to scan list.

channel from scan list.

Changes present group or channel to next scan choice in scan list.

channel to the Last Scanned Channel.

or channel defined for Home function.

Displays the system selected.

alarm #2 feature on or OFF.

System & Group/Channel programmed for SYSGRP 1-5.

function on or OFF to control the audio output from the selected radio.

function on or OFF on radio #1.

FEATURE DISPLAY PARAMETER

Mute #2 Menu item: MUTE 2 ON, OFF Toggles the mute 2

Multiple radio operation

Radio selection Menu item: RADIO 1 ON, OFF Changes to radio #1. Menu item: RADIO 2 ON, OFF Changes to radio #2. No Data (Trunked

System Only) EDACS/Conventional

Channel 1 Scan (Trunked System Only)

Group selection (Trunked System Only)

Status Condition (Trunked System Only)

Message Condition (Trunked System Only)

Talk-around feature (Conventional System Only)

Channel selection (Conventional System Only)

Feature Encryption Display

System Scan Enable Menu Item:

Type 99 Decode Enable

Menu item: RADIO ON, OFF Toggles the currently

Menu item: NO DATA ON, OFF Toggles data feature

Menu item: ECP1SCAN ON, OFF Toggles this feature

Menu item: GRP SEL Once selected: GRP = n

Menu item: STATUS Once selected: ST =n

Menu item: MESSAGE Once selected: MSG =n

Menu item: TALKARND Once selected: TALKARND on line 1

Menu item: CHN SEL Once selected: CHN = n

Menu Item: FEATURES Once selected: See Feature Encryption Display section

SYS SCAN Once selected: SYSC ON or SYSC OFF

Menu Item: T99 ENAB Once selected: T99 ON or T99 OFF

SETTINGS

1-64 = (n)umber of desired group

0-9 = (n)umber of pre-programmed status

0-9 = (n)umber of pre-programmed messages

ON, OFF Toggles selected talk-

1-99 = (n)umber of desired channel

Informational displays only; no user selectable settings

ON, OFF System Scan features

ON, OFF Type 99 Decode is

COMMENT

function on or OFF on radio #2.

selected radio.

on or OFF.

Displays the group selected.

Transmits the preprogrammed status message.

Transmits the preprogrammed message.

around channel on or OFF.

Displays the conventional channel selected.

Indicates current features programmed into the radio as well as certain information required to add features to the radio (refer to the Table of Contents for Feature Encryption Display.

are toggled on and OFF.

toggled on and OFF.

FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY

Feature Encryption Display is available through the menu function and, if programmed, appears in the menu as "FEATURES." This data indicates current features programmed into the radio as well as information required to add features to the radio. This feature applies to 512K RAM radios only.

Once the feature has been accessed, all normal menu functions work. The user can scroll up or down through all of the entries.

Feature Encryption Display provides the ability to view, in the order displayed, the following:

• Serial number ROM data - serial number of the ROM

• Feature encryption data stream - used to enable features

• Number Fields - defines limits

• Features enabled - displays bit fields of enabled features

Serial Number ROM (12 Hex Digits)

Example:

To enable a feature in the radio, contact M/A-COM and provide the ROM serial number. The serial number shown here is for example only.

Feature Encryption Data Stream

Example:

These data streams define the features the user has enabled in his radio and are required by M/A-COM to enable other features. The data streams shown here are for example only. Note: There are three displays: FD1, FD2, FD3. All three are required.

Number Fields

Example:

These number fields show the set limits of the of the user's radio as:

• SG# XXX - Maximum number of system/groups combination available

• SY# XXX - EDACS maximum trunked system limit

• CH# XXX - Maximum number of conventional channels available

The user needs to know the limits of the radio before attempting to enable other features. The numbers shown here are for example only.

Features Enabled

These numbers indicate which features are enabled.

Example:

The following numbers indicate features available in the user's radio.

BIT FIELDS POSSIBLE FEATURES

01 Conventional mode Priority Scan 02 EDACS 3 Site System Scan 03 Public Address operation 04 EDACS Group Scan operation 05 EDACS Priority System Scan 06 ProSound™/ProScan™ 07 EDACS Dynamic Regroup operation 08 EDACS Emergency Operation 09 Type 99 Encode 10 Conventional mode Emergency operation 11 RF Pre-amp enable 12 Aegis™ Digital Voice operation 13 VGE encryption 14 DES encryption 15 User-defined speech encryption 16 Mobile Data operation 17 Status and Message operation 18 Test Unit Operation 21 Alternate Language Operation 22 Over The Air Personality Programming (ProFile™) 23 Narrow Band Operation 12.5 kHz Channel Spacing 29 ProVoice™ Operation

SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION

In the following description of SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION, the term group is used for both group and channel.

The ORION SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob and the RAMP control

,, . pair are programmable for maximum flexibility. If the

SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob is assigned to select groups, then the

RAMP control ,, . is assigned to select systems. If the

SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL knob is assigned to select systems, then the

RAMP control ,, . keys are assign ed to select groups. System, group

and channel selection is the primary function for these controls. Either systems or groups can also be selected by entering the select mode and

following the selection mode rules described earlier. The system select or group select modes are entered by pressing SYS or GRP, respectively, from

the standard receive mode. Using the RAMP control, , . after entering

a particular selection mode in this manner is the secondary function of these keys.

System Selection

Several methods, some of which depend on programming, can be used to select a new system. These procedures are presumed to be starting from the normal receive display.

METHOD 1

METHOD 2

METHOD 3

If system selection is programmed to the SYSTEM GROUP/CHANNEL knob, select a system by turning the SYSTEM/ GROUP/CHANNEL knob to the desired syste

osition. The display registers the new system name on line

one. If the wrap option is OFF and the knob is moved to a

osition greater than the number of programmed systems, the

highest programmed system will remain selected. If system selection is programmed as the primary function o

the RAMP control , and ., select a system by pressing , or . to scroll through the system list. The display

registers the new system name on line one.

S to enter the system select mode and follow the

Press selection mode rules detailed earlier. Presses of the RAMP

control , or . will now scroll through the systems.

Group And Channel Selection

Several methods, some of which depend on programming, can be used to select a new group or channel. These procedures are presumed to be starting from the normal receive display.

METHOD 1

METHOD 2

If group selection is programmed to the SYSTEM/GROUP CHANNEL knob, select a group by turning the SYSTEM GROUP/CHANNEL knob to the desired group. The display registers the new group name on line two. If the wrap option is OFF and the knob is moved to a position greater than the number of programmed groups, the highest programmed group will remain selected.

If group selection is programmed as the primary function o

the RAMP control , and ., selects a group by pressing , or ., to scroll through the group list. The displa

registers the new group name on line two.

METHOD 3

g to enter the group select mode and follow the

Press selection mode rules detailed earlier. Presses of the RAMP control will now scroll through different groups.

LAST SYSTEM/GROUP OR CHANNEL RECALL (Supervisory Radio Units Only)

This feature, enabled through ProGrammer, allows the user to recall the last selected system/group after an EDACS emergency or home function, a conventional emergency or home function, or system/group key function. For example, if the Home button (pre-programmed) is pressed, the radio will go to the designated Home system/group or channel. If the Home button is pressed again, the radio returns to the previous system/group or channel. At this time, the user can toggle between the Home system/group or channel and the previous system/group or channel. The operation is the same for the SG1-SG5 buttons.

TRUNKED MODE OPERATION

Digital trunking provides fast communication access at all times, even during busy hours. In this mode the operator selects a communications system and group and the audio communication or working channel (WC) is allocated through digital signaling with the site.

RECEIVING A CALL

1. Turn on the radio by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob clockwise (out of detente). A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use.

2. The display shows the last selected or the power up (depending on programming) system and group names. If the radio is unable to obtain a control channel, line two shows CC SCAN.

3. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level.

4. Select the desired system and group. The display indicates the current system and group names.

5. The radio is now ready to receive calls.

6. When the radio receives a group call, it un-mutes on the assigned working channel and BSY indicator comes on. Line one shows GR followed by the logical ID number (if received) of the unit sending the message, or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list.

SENDING A CALL

1. Turn ON the radio and set the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. Select the desired system and group.

2. Press and hold the PTT button. The radio will display the system and group names and perform the necessary signaling required to obtain a communication channel.

3. When the working channel is assigned, TX and BSY indicators are turned ON and a short beep sounds indicating that communication can begin. (NOTE: If two or more tones, or a high pitched tone is heard, the system may be busy and the call request has been placed in queue or the request has been denied for some reason. Refer to the ALERT TONES section for more details).

4. Hold the microphone approximately three inches from the mouth and speak in a normal voice.

5. Release the PTT button wh en the transmission is complete and listen for a reply.

CONVENTIONAL FAILSOFT

In the unlikely event of a failure of the EDACS System, communications may take place in conventional Failsoft mode. The radio will be automatically directed to a communications channel set up for this purpose. During this mode of operation, the control unit will display CONV FS in the alphanumeric display. An increase in activity on the channel during conventional Failsoft operation may be noticed, so be careful not to transmit until the channel is clear.

Operation during conventional Failsoft will be the same as operation on a conventional system, except that it will not be possible to select a communications channel, or use emergency and special call. When trunking is restored, the radio will automatically be returned to normal operation.

Emergency and Special Call are not operational during conventional Failsoft. Also, the GROUP control will

NOTE

not operate.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

The radio's ability to declare an emergency, clear an emergency, remain locked on an emergency and group, and the emergency audio and display freeze can each be enabled or disabled through programming. When an emergency is declared scanning will stop and restarts only after the emergency has been cleared.

Receiving An Emergency Call

When receiving an emergency call from the selected group and system, an alert beep is heard and the BSY indicator comes ON. The message *RXEMER* flashes in the display on line two until the emergency condition is cleared. Follow standard emergency procedures.

Declaring An Emergency Call

To send an emergency call to the selected system and group (or on an optionally pre-programmed emergency group), proceed as follows:

1. Press and hold the red E button for approximately one second (this time is programmable and therefore could be longer or shorter; check with the system administrator). The radio will transmit an emergency call request with the radio ID until an emergency channel assignment is received.

2. When the working channel assignment is received, the radio sounds a single beep (Autokey alert tone) indicating it is ready for voice transmission. *TXEMER* flashes on line two in the display until the emergency is cleared.

3. Press PTT and speak into the microphone in a normal voice.

4. Release PTT when the transmission is complete and listen for a reply.

5. The emergency can be cleared by pressing and holding the followed by pressing the

E button then releasing both buttons.

c button

SYSTEM SCAN OPERATION

The radio can be programmed with the following System Scan features. These features are automatically enabled upon radio power up. A key or menu option is also defined to allow the System Scan features to be toggled during radio operation. This is covered in the Menu Selection and Pre-Programmed Keypad Key sections. The System Scan state will be maintained through system changes but will default to ON at power up.

Wide Area System Scan

The Orion radio may be programmed for wide area system scan operation for multi-site applications. Upon the loss of the currently selected system's control channel, radios may be programmed to automatically scan the control channels of other systems. If a new control channel is found, the radio will switch to the new system and sound an alert tone.

ProSound

The radio may be programmed for ProSound system scan operation for multisite applications. ProSound is an enhanced multi-site system-scanning algorithm, compared to Wide Area System Scan. ProSound provides the radio with the ability to select a new system for the radio to communicate on, when the selected system drops below a predefined level. This is accomplished by enabling each radio to analyze the signal quality of its current control channel and compare it with the signal quality of the control channel for each site in its adjacency scan list. (The signal quality metric used for the ProSound algorithm is based on Digital Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) measurements). When the selected systems signal quality level degrades below a pre-programmed level, the radio will begin to look for a better control channel. Once a control channel that exceeds the pre-programmed parameters is found, the radio will change to the new system and emit a tone. If the control channel is completely lost the radio will enter Wide Area System Scanning and search the programmed adjacent systems until a suitable control channel is found.

ProScan

The radio may be programmed for ProScan system scan operation for multisite applications depending on the version of radio flash code. (The ProScan algorithm is available on the Orion Platform with Group 32 or higher radio flash code). ProScan is an improved multi-site system scanning algorithm designed to replace the ProSound algorithm. ProScan provides the radio with the ability to select a new system for the radio to communicate on, when the selected system drops below a predefined level. This is accomplished by enabling each radio to analyze the signal quality of its current control channel and compare it with the signal quality of the control channel for each site in its adjacency scan list. (The signal quality metric used for the ProScan algorithm is based on a combination of both Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) and Control Channel Verification (CCV) measurements). When the selected systems signal quality level degrades below a pre-programmed level, the radio will begin to look for a better control channel. Once a control channel that exceeds the pre-programmed parameters is found, the radio will change to the new system and emit a tone. If the control channel is completely lost the radio will enter Wide Area System Scanning and search the programmed adjacent systems until a suitable control channel is found.

Priority System Scan

The radio may also be programmed for Priority System Scan. (To ensure that this feature operates correctly, the control channel of the priority system must be located on channel one unless you are using the ProSound/ProScan algorithm). The priority system is the desired or preferred system. While receiving the control channel of the selected system, the radio will periodically leave the selected system and search for the control channel of the priority system at a programmable rate. The programmable rate is defined by the value in the Priority Scan Time control, (unless the ProSound/ProScan algorithm is enabled as explained below). This priority scan timer is reset each time the PTT button is pressed or when a call is received. If the priority system control channel is found, or meets the predefined ProSound/ProScan criteria, the radio will automatically switch to the priority system.

When Wide Area System Scan Is Enabled

If the radio cannot find the control channel of the selected system and begins to wide area system scan, the radio will only scan for the priority system control channel if the priority system is in the Wide Area System Scan list.

When ProSound/ProScan Is Enabled

The radio monitors the priority system and will switch to the priority system if the system meets the criteria defined in the ProSound/ProScan Options Dialog Box. If ProSound/ProScan is enabled the rate at which the radio will scan for the priority system is defined by the System Sample Time control.

Menu Selection

Press M and then use the , . control to scroll through the selections until SYS SCAN is displayed. Then press

state. The SYSC ON or SYSC OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state.

M to toggle the System Scan

Pre-Programmed Keypad Key

Press the pre-programmed key and the SYSC ON or SYSC OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state.

GROUP SCAN OPERATION

Only Groups that are part of the radio's scan list may be scanned. Groups are added to the scan list on a per system basis by PC Programming, the radio keypad, or both, depending upon programming. This scan list may be changed by the user from the keypad unless programmed otherwise. Each system's group scan list is retained in memory when the radio is turned OFF. The Orion mobile radio may also be programmed to provide Trunked Priority Group Scan capability, which operates similar to priority scan in Conventional mode.

The following is a description of PC-Programmable scan features that should be helpful in understanding the Group Scan Operation of the radio:

Scan Hang Time - the delay time the radio waits before resuming scan after the push-to-talk is released or after the carrier has dropped a channel.

TX Select - the group the radio will transmit on while scanning. The radio is programmed to transmit on either the scanned group or the selected group.

Scan List (privileges) - this feature allows or prohibits scan list changes by the user.

P1 Programming - priority group programming is accomplished by one (and only one) of three methods:

1. From the keypad, where the Priority programming is not fixed and

does not follow the selected channel.

2. Priority 1 group programming follows the selected channel.

3. Priority 1 group programming is fixed during PC Programming and

cannot be changed by the user.

P1 Always Scan - determines if the Priority 1 Group will always be scanned, regardless of the scan state set by the user.

Adding Groups To A Scan List

1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to add to the selected Trunked system group scan list.

2. Press < or > on the SCAN add/delete control. The current priority

status of the group will be displayed in column 1 of line one for a time-out period. If the group is not part of the scan list the status will be blank.

3. While the status is displayed press < to add the group to the scan list.

"S" is displayed on line one.

4. Press < a second time to set the group to Priority 2. A "2" is disp layed

on line one.

5. Press < a third time to set the group to Priority 1. A "1" is displayed on

line one. The priority level selection sequence only advances the group to next higher priority level and stops at priority level 1. To select a lower priority level, the group must be deleted from the scan list and then added back to the scan list. Each new group added to the scan list starts at th e lowest priority. If the the Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups are already set and a new group is assigned as Priority 1 or Priority 2, the previously assigned group will change to non-priority scanning.

Deleting Groups From A Scan List

1. With scan operation turned OFF, select the desired group to delete from the selected trunked system's group scan list.

2. Press < or > on the SCAN add/delete control. The current status of

the group is displayed for a time-out period.

3. Press > to delete the group from the scan list. "S," "2," or "1" turn s

OFF. Any group that is not in a trunked system group scan list will show a "blank" for the time period when it is the selected channel.

Nuisance Delete

A group can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is not the currently selected

group, by pressing > twice during scan operation while the radio is

displaying the unwanted group. The group will be deleted from the system's group scan list in the same manner as if done using the steps above. Deletions done in this manner will not remain deleted if the radio is turned OFF and then back ON.

Turning Scan ON

1. Toggle scan operation by pressing k. The SCAN indicator will turn on

when the radio is scanning.

The k key light will blink when temporarily disabled.

NOTE

2. When a group on the scan list receives a channel assignment, the radio un-

mutes on the assigned channel, BSY indicator comes on and the received scan group is displayed.

• The radio will continue scanning if a new group is selected when scan is on.

• Pressing the PTT button when scan is on will cause the radio to transmit on the displayed group or to the currently selected group depending on programming.

• Pressing < when scan is on will cause the radio to recall the

scanned group that was last received. This group is recalled for a period equal to the scan hang time.

Scanning will stop while microphone is OFF-hook if hook switch feature is enabled through programming.

Priority Group Scanning

When scan is enabled and the Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups have been identified, the radio will listen to calls on those groups and the selected group. While receiving a scanned group call, the radio will continue to monitor the selected, Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups and will drop the call if the selected group or other higher priority call becomes active. During a Priority 2 call the radio will continue to monitor for a Priority 1 group call.

The radio will monitor for Agency and Fleet calls which correspond to the Agency and Fleet associated with the Priority 1 and Priority 2 groups. Priority Agency and Fleet calls will be indicated by displaying AGENCY or FLEET on the System line of the display and associated Priority 1 or 2 group on the Group line of the display.

Turning Scan OFF

Toggle scan operation OFF by pressing k. The radio will resume operation on the selected group.

INDIVIDUAL CALLS

Receiving and Responding To An Individual Call

When the radio receives an individual call (a call directed only to the user's radio), it un-mutes on the assigned working channel and turns on the BSY indicator. Line one shows ID followed by the logical ID number of the unit sending the message, or the associated name if the ID number is found in the individual call list. The individual call indicator display *INDV* is displayed on line two. The radio can be programmed to ring when an individual call is received. If enabled, the ring begins five seconds after the caller un-keys and

will continue until the PTT button, the

Hook switch functions the same as c key in I-

NOTE

If a response is made to the call prior to the programmed call-back time-out, the call will automatically be directed to the originating unit. If a response is not made before the call-back time-out, the radio will return to normal receive mode, but *WHC* will be displayed. If the caller's ID is not received, UNKNOWN will display for the duration of the call and there will be no callback hang-time.

CALL, phone call, and menu modes.

c button, or i is pressed.

To respond after the callback time-out, press the i key. The radio's display will show the callers ID on the first line and WHCI=1 on the second

line. Pressing the PTT button at this point will initiate an individual call back to the original caller. (If the last call was a group call, the display will show WHCG=1. Pressing the PTT button will place the call as an individual call.)

The radio stores the ID's of the last 10 callers in the Calls Received List as shown. Individual calls are stored in the top half of the list (1-10) and group calls are stored in the bottom half of the list (1-10). The most recent call is stored in position 1, the second most recent call is stored in position 2, etc.

To access the list, press the through the list. Pressing the

i key twice. Use the , or . keys to scroll

m key will display the time elapsed since the

call was received.

Call Storage Lists

There are two lists available for call storage in the radio, the calls received list (1-10) and the personality list (1-99 as defined by the user). When the

individual call mode is entered by pressing available. The user can toggle to the personality list b y selecting an y key other

d (0) or toggle between the two lists by pressing the i key. If

than wrap is enabled, the calls received list wraps on itself and not into the other list.

The saved call list shows all ten storage locations. If no calls have been received, the saved call list will be empty and the pre-stored list will be available upon entering the individual call mode.

i, the calls received list is

When in the saved call list, pressing

m toggles the time stamp on and OFF.

The time stamp indicates how long ago the call was received. The display indicates this information as HH:MM:SS where HH = hours, MM = minutes and SS = seconds.

When in the pre-stored list, pressing

m toggles the Logical IDentification

(LID) on and OFF.

Sending An Individual Call

The following procedures describe how to initiate and complete an individual call.

1. To select a previously stored individual, select the I-Call mode from the menu or press

through the list of stored individuals. The selection mode rules apply. While in the individual call list, the menu key will toggle the display between the call name and the unit ID number. If the individual is not

i followed by the RAMP control , or . to scroll

stored in this list but the individual's unit ID is known, it can be entered directly from the keypad.

2. Press the PTT button ; the radio performs the necessary signaling to obtain a communication channel. When the signaling is complete and the radio is clear to transmit, TX indicator turns ON and the channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the called individual's name if found in the list of stored individuals or ID followed by the logical ID number of the unit being called. The message *INDV* displays on line two. Proceed with the message.

SCAT™ OPERATION

A SCAT (Single Channel Autonomous Trunking) System operates with same set of features as a standard EDACS system. The only significant user change relates to the BSY indicator. Since only one channel, operating as both control and working channel, exists in a SCAT System, the BSY indicator will be ON when the SCAT channel is in the working channel mode. When the transmission on the channel is completed, the indicator turns OFF and indicates the return of SCAT control channel signaling.

TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS

Receiving A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)

Receiving a telephone interconnect call is identical to receiving an individual call. See the DTMF Overdial Operation section if access to services requiring "over-dial" is needed. Overdial operations are available for any special call whether it is an individual call or a telephone interconnect call.

Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)

Use the following procedures to initiate and complete a Telephone Interconnect call:

1. To select a previously stored phone number, select phone call mode from the menu; press

through the list of stored phone numbers. The selection mode rules apply. While in the phone call list, the

the phone call name and the phone call number. If the phone number is not stored in this list but the phone number is known, it can be entered directly from the keypad. If necessary, a pause can be entered by pressing and holding 0-9, *, or # until an underscore appears in the display.

p and use the RAMP control , or . to scroll

m key will toggle the display between

2. Press and release the PTT button; the radio performs the necessary signaling to obtain a communication channel. When the signaling is complete and the radio is clear to transmit, TX indicator turns on and the channel access tone sounds. Line one shows the accompanying name if selected from the list of stored numbers or the phone number if entered directly. The message *PHONE* displays on line two. The radio then automatically transmits the programmed number stored in the special call queue.

3. The telephone ringing will be heard. When someone answers the phone, press the PTT button and speak into the microphone. Release the PTT button to listen to the caller. Unsuccessful interconnect signaling returns the radio to the normal receive mode and the number remains displayed

until the special call is cleared by pressing the

c button or the time-out

expires or another group or system is selected.

4. To terminate the call, momentarily press the

c button.

The Orion radio is capable of simplex (one-way) conversation only. The caller can only hear the radio if the PTT button is pressed (the radio is transmitting)

NOTE

and the caller can only be heard when PTT is released (the radio is receiving).

DTMF Overdial/Conventional Mode Telephone Interconnect

Once the radio has established a connection to the public telephone system, it may be necessary to "over-dial" more digits to access banking services, answering machines, credit card calls or other types of systems that require DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) access digits. Overdial operation can also be used to initiate a telephone interconnect call via DTMF signaling if a dial tone has already been accessed on the system. This is the method that is used for making a telephone interconnect call while operating in the conventional mode but will also function in trunked mode if a dial tone is directly accessible. Telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing can be stored in the phone list when programming the radio or stored by the operator in the first ten phone list entries. These numbers are

accessed by pressing The following steps are required to dial these numbers:

p then following the selection mode rules.

1. Follow the procedure in Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only) to establish a connection to the telephone system

or consult the system administrator for the procedure to access a dial tone on the trunked or conventional system.

2. Overdial numbers are transmitted using either method as follows:

METHOD 1:

Press and hold PTT while entering the overdial number sequence from the keypad. This method sends DTMF tones during individual, telephone interconnect, trunked group o conventional channel calls. Anytime the PTT button is pressed and held, the keypad is enabled for DTMF entry.

METHOD 2:

p to enter the overdial select/entry mode and follow

Press the selection mode rules to call up a stored number from the phone list or to directly enter the overdial digits. Press PTT to send the overdial sequence once. If the number needs to be transmitted again it must be selected or entered again (this

revents unwanted numbers from being sent the next time the

PTT button is pressed during the call). This overdial select/entry mode remains active until the call is

dropped, cleared, or

m is pressed. The overdial select/entry

mode can be re-entered if the call is still active by pressing

Programmable Entries

Individual call ID numbers, telephone numbers and other number sequences for overdialing are stored in the special call lists when programming the radio. The radio operator can change the first ten entry locations of these lists. The keypad is used when adding, changing and storing numbers in these entry locations.

Use the following procedure to store a number in one of the first ten entries of a special call list:

1. Press

i or p to enter the individual call list or the phone call list. The

selection mode rules apply.

2. Scroll throu gh the list using the RAMP control , or . until one o f

the first ten entries is reached. NO ENTRY is displayed if the location is empty.

3. Enter the desired number. If necessary, a pause can be entered by pressing

and holding 0-9, (*), or (#) until an underscore appears in the display. The individual call list entries will accept up to 5 digits. The phone call list entries accept a combination of up to 31 digits and pauses.

4. Press and hold

m until the display changes indicating that the number

has been stored.

5. Repeat the steps above if the number stored in an entry location needs to be changed.

MOBILE DATA

The Orion radios when operating in the EDACS conf iguration permit either voice or data calls to be transmitted or received. The radio can handle only one type of call at a time; however, selection of either data or voice is selected transparently by the operator through normal usage of the radio. Data communications is not supported in the conventional mode.

The mobile radios may be connected to Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) or to a host computer. Any RS-232 compatible device that supports the Radio Data Interface (RDI) protocol (Version 1.91 or greater) may be connected to the mobile radio. Support for MDT's or host computers is a programmable option per radio. Additionally, radios programmed for host computers may also be programmed for data only operation (no voice calls transmitted or received).

Turn the power of the radio OFF before connecting or disconnecting any cables, including the data cable. Also, turn the power of the radio OFF when docking or undocking a connected laptop computer. Failure to turn

NOTE

Displays

the power of the radio OFF may damage the radio, requiring the replacement of an internal non-user serviceable fuse.

The following will be displayed on the control unit during the various states of data mode of operation.

TX DATA

RX DATA

DATA OFF

DATA ON

Displayed on bottom line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call.

Displayed on bottom line of display when the radio is receiving a data call.

Displayed on top line of display when the radio is in the data disabled state.

Displayed for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state.

Data OFF Operation

The radio can be placed in the data disable state by any of the following methods. When the data state is disabled, the control unit displays "DATA OFF" on the top line. An ongoing data call is allowed to complete except in the case of declaring an emergency.

• Removing the microphone from the hook switch (hook switch option must be enabled by pre-programming).

• Declaring an emergency (not to be used unless an actual emergency condition exists). Alert tone will sound.

• Pressing the o button (System Model) or O(Scan Model)

(pre-programmed). Alert tone will sound.

• Selecting the function using the m button (pre-programmed).

• Pressing the ND button (Syst em Model Only) (pre-programme d).

Data On Operation

The data state is enabled by one of the following (depending on how it was disabled). "DATA ON" will be displayed top line of display for 2 seconds then the display returns to normal.

• Replacing the microphone into the hook switch (going on-hook). Only valid if the data OFF operation was entered by removing the microphone from the hook switch (going OFF-hook).

• Pressing the ND key toggles data state on or OFF.

• Clearing an emergency but valid only if emergency caused data OFF

operation.

Exiting Data Calls

Under normal conditions, the radio enters the scan lockout mode and returns to the control channel after completion of a data call (transmit or receive). If, during a data call, one of the following conditions occurs, the data call is immediately terminated and the radio performs the desired function:

• PTT activated.

• PTT in Public Address mode.

• Emergency declared by pressing the pre-programmed emergency

button.

• A group or system change.

Scan Lockout Mode

Following the transmission or reception of a data call, if scan is enabled, scanning will stop temporarily (duration pre-programmed). During this time the scan LED will flash to indicate that scan is enabled but temporarily suspended. This mode is normally exited when the pre-programmed time expires; however, the following actions will terminate the scan lockout mode before the timeout is completed.

• The c (System Model) or C (Scan Model) button is

pressed.

• PTT is pressed.

• A group or system change.

• Entering phone call mode

• Entering individual call mode.

• A new emergency assignment has been received.

• PTT pressed in Public Address Mode.

• An emergency declared or cleared.

• Microphone removed from hook switch (OFF-hook).

• Receiving an individual or phone call.

• Receiving Agency, Fleet or System All Call.

• Pressing the k button to turn scan ON or OFF.

Data Lockout Mode

The data lock mode is a pre-programmed mode when the radio will not respond to any data channel assignments and prevents receive data calls from interrupting voice calls. Transmit data calls will still be initiated wh en needed by the operator. After a pre-programmed time, the radio will respond to receive data calls; however, the following conditions will clear the data lockout mode:

• The c (System Model) or C (Scan Model) button is

pressed.

• Transmitting a data call.

• Changing a system.

• An emergency.

• Pressing PTT while in Public Address mode.

• Turning scan ON with the SCAN button.

STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION

Status and message operation is possible with either the Scan or System version of the Orion radio unit. The following procedure is applicable for the System version. For operation with the Scan version the four primary keycaps must be reconfigured and pre-programmed for status/message operation.

Status Operation

Status operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed status condition to the EDACS site.

To send a status condition, press the

s button (key light comes on) then

press one of the number buttons (0-9) to select the pre-programmed status. If no status has been programmed for the selected number button, the radio will display NO ENTRY and the radio will sound a low ton e. A valid selection will permit the status text to appear in the display for a pre-programmed time.

After the time-out expires or the

m button has been pressed (the m button

will override the time-out period), the status is selected and will be transmitted to the site or stored in the radio memory where it can be polled by the site at a future time. If the site receives the status properly, when transmitted or polled by the site, a high-pitched tone sounds and the key light associated with that status will remain lit. If the site does not receive the status properly, a lowpitched tone sounds and the key light associated with the status will blink. If an incorrect status was selected or the incorrect number button was pressed, the status can be changed during the pre-programmed time-out period by pressing another number button. The status selection can also be cancelled by

pressing the

c button prior to the time-out period.

To view the currently selected status after it has been transmitted, press the

s button. If the status was not sent successfully to the site, the text

associated with the status will flash in the display. The radio can also be pre-programmed to re-designate the keypad buttons for

ST0 thru ST9 to send status condition. In this configuration the radio status operation will operate as previously described except the

s button is not

required. The key light associated with ST0 thru ST9 will indicate which status is selected.

Message Operation

Message operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed message text to an EDACS site.

To send a message, press the of the number buttons (0-9) to select the pre-programmed message text. If no message text has been programmed for the selected number button, the radio will display NO ENTRY and a low-pitched tone sounds. A valid selection will permit the message text to appear in the display for a pre-programmed

time. After the time-out expires or the button will override the time-out period), the message text is selected and will be transmitted to the site. If the site receives the message properly when

transmitted, a high-pitched tone sounds and the the site does not receive the message properly, a low-pitched tone sounds and

n key light will blink.

the If an incorrect message text was selected or the incorrect number button was

pressed, the message text can be changed during the pre-programmed time-out period by pressing another number button. The message text selection can also

be cancelled by pressing the To view the currently selected message text after it has been transmitted, press

the

n button and then the c button prior to the time-out period. If the

message text was not sent successfully to the site, the text associated with the message will flash in the display.

n button (key light comes on) then press one

m button has been pressed (the m

n key light remains lit. If

c button prior to the time-out period.

EDACS CONVENTIONAL P1 SCAN

This feature permits the radio user to scan a pre-programmed conventional system and channel as a Priority 1 (P1) channel while the radio is selected for EDACS trunked system. If activity is detected on the conventional P1 channel, the radio will un-mute and remain on this conventional channel fo r the programmable hang time.

The radio must be pre-programmed to designate a button for scan ON/OFF operation.

DYNAMIC REGROUP OPERATION

Dynamic regroup operation permits multiple talk groups (up to eight) to be added to a radio via the system manager. The radio must be pre-programmed to respond to regrouping. Dynamic regrouping will not be activated in a radio until an activation message is sent by the system manager. Each radio that receives and acknowledges regrouping instructions is successfully regrouped.

Pressing and holding the

C (Scan Model) or c (System Model) button

for 2.5 seconds toggles the user into and out of the dynamic regroup group set. A double beep will sound for entry or exit. The display will indicate REGR_0x where "x" is a digit of 1 to 8 indicating the group when dynamic regroups has been enabled by the user. If the radio is in dynamic regroup and the user selects a group that has not been regrouped, the display will show NO ENTRY. The radio will be prevented from transmitting and receiving calls in this condition except for scanned groups.

Emergency Operation

If the pre-programmed group set on the currently selected system contains an EMER/HOME group and the radio is in dynamic regroup, the radio will exit dynamic regroup and declare the emergency on the HOME group. If no EMER/HOME group is present, the radio will declare the emergency on the currently selected dynamic regroup group.

CONVENTIONAL MODE OPERATION

The radio functions in the conventional mode when using conventional communications channels (non-trunked). Each channel consists of a preset frequency pair for transmit and receive during repeater operation, or a single frequency for both transmit and receive during talk-around (no repeater) operation. To use this mode, the operator selects a conventional system, which includes one or more conventional channels. Each conventional channel may have one or more features, such as Channel Guard, programmed when the channel is selected.

The

c button un-mutes the receiver so activity on the selected channel can

be monitored. When pressed and held for approximately 3 seconds this button toggles conventional channel decoding (Channel Guard, Digital Channel Guard or T99) on and OFF, if programmed for the selected chan nel .

RECEIVING A CALL

1. Turn ON the radio by rotating the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob

clockwise (out of detente). A short alert signal (if enabled through programming) indicates the radio is ready to use.

2. Adjust the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume

level.

3. Select the desired conventional system and channel. The display indicates the current conventional system and channel names.

4. The radio is now ready to receive calls.

5. When the radio receives a call (and the correct encoding is decoded, if programmed and enabled), it un-mutes on the channel and the BSY indicator comes on.

SENDING A CALL

1. Turn ON the radio and set the POWER ON-OFF/VOLUME knob to the desired volume level. Select the desired conventional system and channel.

2. Ensure that the channel is not busy by pressing the momentarily disable any channel decoding and un-mute the receiver or observe the unlit BSY ind icator. If the Channel Busy Lockout feature is programmed for the selected channel, the radio will not transmit when the channel is busy.

3. Press and hold the PTT button. The TX indicato r will turn on and a short beep sounds (if programmed) indicating that communication can begin.

4. Hold the microphone approximately three inches from the mouth and speak in a normal voice.

c button to

5. Release the PTT button wh en the transmission is complete and listen for a

reply.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

If enabled, G-STAR emergency signaling can be transmitted when operating in the conventional mode. This G-STAR signaling will transmit 5 times with a delay between each transmission. To send an emergency call on the selected conventional system and channel (or on an optionally pre-programmed conventional emergency system and channel), proceed as follows:

Press and hold the red

E button for approximately one second (this time is

programmable and, therefore, could be longer or shorter; check with the system administrator). The radio turns on the TX indicator and proceeds to transmit the pre-programmed G-STAR emergency signaling sequence.

G-STAR is programmed to transmit in one of the following methods:

METHOD 1:

G-STAR is transmitted on the selected channel. If the channel is changed the emergency signaling will continue to be transmitted on the newly selected channel.

METHOD 2:

Same as METHOD 1 but the radio will lock on to the currently selected channel. Any attempts to change the syste or channel will be disabled.

METHOD 3:

G-STAR is transmitted on a pre-programmed conventional emergency system and channel regardless of the selected channel. In this case the selected channel is available for voice transmission and the radio will periodically change to the pre-

rogrammed emergency system and channel to send the emergency signaling and then change back to the selected channel.

METHOD 4:

Same as METHOD 3 but the radio will lock on to the pre-

rogrammed emergency system and channel. Any attempts to change the system or channel will be disabled.

The emergency state can be cleared by turning the radio OFF and then back ON.

Using 5-Tone Signaling for Emergency Declaration

If 5-Tone signaling is defined for emergency declaration in place of G-STAR emergency signaling, a pre-programmed tone sequence will be transmitted instead of the G-STAR sequence. This emergency declaration functions as the G-STAR emergency in all other respects.

Tone Encode Transmission

In conventional mode two keys can be defined to be tone encode triggers. If either one of the pre-programmed tone encode triggers is pressed, a preprogrammed tone sequence will be transmitted on the current system and channel. (See Emergency Operation if

E key is used.) The TX indicator

will light during tone transmission and a beep will sound at the end of the transmission. If enabled, audible side tones will be heard in the radio speaker as well. If PTT is pre-programmed as one of the triggers, the microphone will become active for voice communication after the tone sequence is complete.

Tone encode will be transmitted with Channel Guard if one is defined, and tones are always transmitted in clear voice mode, even if the channel is set for digital or private (see VOICE MODES). Digital or private voice transmission will resume normally after the tone transmission.

SCANNING CONVENTIONAL CHANNELS

Channels that have been previously added to the scan list, on a per system basis, may be scanned. The selected channel is scanned (if enabled through programming) whether or not it is in the scan list. Each conventional system's channel scan list is retained in memory when the radio is turned OFF.

The scan rate will vary depending upon the number of channels in the scan list and whether or not the radio is programmed to scan for channels with decoding enabled. Fewer channels will result in a faster scan rate. If programmed for dual-priority scan operation, the priority-one, priority-two and the remaining scan list channels are scanned. Once a signal is detected and the correct encoded squelch signal is decoded (if programmed), the radio receives the message and displays the received scan channel. At the same time, scanning continues on the priority-one and priority-two channels. Should the priority-one or priority-two channel carrier, regardless of encoded squelch decoding, be detected while a non-priority channel is being received, the display name is updated and the received channel is switched to the priority channel. Scanning of the priority-one channel will continue if a message is being received on the priority-two channel.

While receiving a call on a non-priority or a priority two channel, the radio periodically checks the priority one and two channels. If Scan with Channel Guard is enabled, the radio will use Channel Guard to decide wh ether to unmute on a priority channel. The radio will stop, on squelch detection, on a priority channel. In normal operation, the radio will un-mute only on detecting the correct Channel Guard; otherwise, it will remain muted until the priority channel call and hang time have ended. An optional feature allows the radio to continue scanning upon the detection of the wrong Channel Guard on a priority channel. The user can then select the rate this channel is scanned until the call there ends.

Adding Channels To A Scan List

1. With scan operation turned OFF select the desired channel to add to the selected conventional system channel scan list.

2. Press < or > on the SCAN add/delete co ntrol. The current status will be displayed in column 1 of line one for a time-out period. Press < to

add the channel to the scan list. S is displayed on the line. This sets the

selected channel for non-priority scanning. A second press of < sets the

channel for priority-two scanning and 2 is displayed on line one. An

additional press of < sets the channel for priority-one scanning and 1 is

displayed on line one. If the priority-one or priority-two channels are already set and a new channel is then assigned as the priority-one or priority-two channel, the previously assigned priority channel will chan ge to non-priority scanning. The priority setting selection sequence is set and stops at priority-one therefore the channel must be deleted from the scan

list by pressing > before the channel is set to a previous priority setting.

Any channel that is in a system's channel scan list will show S, 2 or 1 for the time-out period when it is the selected channel.

Deleting Channels From A Scan List

1. With scan operation turned OFF select the desired channel to delete from the selected conventional system's channel scan list.

2. Press < or > on the SCAN add/delete control. The current status is displayed for a time-out period. Press > to delete the channel from the

scan list. S, 2 or 1 turns OFF. Any channel that is not in a conv entional system channel scan list will show a "blank" for the time-out period when it is the selected channel.

Nuisance Delete

A channel can also be deleted from the scan list, if it is not the currently

selected channel, by pressing > during scan operation while the radio is

displaying the unwanted channel. The channel will be deleted from the conventional system's channel scan list in the same manner as if done using the steps above. Deletions done in this manner will not remain deleted if the radio is turned OFF and then back ON.

Last Scanned Channel Recall

The Last Scanned Channel Recall feature can be used to recall the last scanned channel from the scan list when it is not the currently selected

channel. Pressing, < twice when the radio is actively receiving or three

times when the radio is not receiving. The selected channel will change to the last scanned channel from the conventional system’s scan list.

Orion requires Flashcode OG44400 or Group R44

NOTE

version or higher to support this feature.

TURNING SCAN ON

1. Toggle scan operation ON by pressing k. The SCAN indicator will

turn ON when the radio is scanning.

Scanning will stop while microphone is OFF-hook if

NOTE

hook switch feature is enabled through programming.

2. When a channel on the scan list receives a channel assignment, the radio

un-mutes on the assigned channel, BSY indicator comes ON and the received scan channel is displayed.

• The radio will continue scanning if a new channel is selected when scan is ON.

• Pressing the PTT button when scan is ON will cause the radio to transmit on the displayed channel or to the currently selected channel depending on programming.

• Pressing < when scan is ON will cause the radio to recall the

scanned channel that was last received. This channel is recalled for a period equal to the scan hang time.

TURNING SCAN OFF

Toggle scan operation OFF by pressing k. The radio will resume operation on the selected channel.

SQUELCH ADJUST

In the conventional mode of operation, the squelch may be re-adjusted in the MENU selection mode or from a front panel key on the keypad that has been pre-programmed by the PC programming software. A default value of 9 or any user level between 1 and 16 can be selected by the PC programming software. The user can change this setting either of two ways from the front panel keys.

A value of 16 requires a strong signal to open squelch, a value of 2 requires a very weak signal to open

NOTE

Menu Selection

1. Press the m key and then use the RAMP control , or . to scro ll

through the selections until SQUELCH is displayed. Then press (SELECT) again.

squelch and a value of 1 is open squelch.

When squelch adjust feature is activated, Channel Guard, T99 decode and Scan are disabled. When the squelch adjust feature is exited, Channel Guard, T99 decode and Scan are restored to their previous states.

2. The display will show SQLCH=xx, where "xx" is the value between 1 and

16.

3. Use the RAMP control , or . to scroll through the values. Then

press the

m (SELECT) key to save the new value after the display time-

out (2 seconds). The displayed value will be selected and saved.

4. If the

m or c key is pressed before the time-out, the menu feature will

exit and the squelch level will not be updated . The original value will be restored.

Pre-Programmed Keypad Key

1. Press the pre-programmed key and the display will indicate SQLCH=xx,

where "xx" is the value between 1 and 16.

2. Use the RAMP control , or . to scroll through the values. Then

press the time-out (2 seconds). The displayed value will be selected and saved.

m (SELECT) key to save the new value or wait for the display

3. If the

c key is pressed before the time-out, the squelch level will not be

updated and the original value will be restored.

NOISE BLANKER OPERATION

A noise blanker feature is available in the low band (29-50 MHz) version of the Orion radio, which provides ignition noise filtering. The feature can be enabled through either the pre-programmed menu selection or a preprogrammed key on the control unit. The noise blanker state is remembered through a power cycle and its state will be displayed at power-up (i.e., NB ON or NB OFF). The menu selection or the pre-programmed key will toggle the state of the noise blanker and display the new state.

Menu Selection

Press m and then use the RAMP control , or . to scroll through the selections until NB ON or NB OFF is displayed. Then press m to toggle

the noise blanker state (NB ON or NB OFF). After the display time-out (2 seconds) then press

to normal operations.

Pre-Programmed Keypad Key

m again to save the new noise blanker state and return

Press the pre-programmed key and the display will indicate NB ON or NB OFF. Press the key again to toggle the function.

TYPE 99 DECODE (Conventional Only)

If the Type 99 Decode Option has been pre-programmed, individual selective calling is possible. The radio can now decode individual, group or super group paging calls. Two sets of Type 99 paging codes must be pre-programmed into the radio. When the radio decodes an appropriate Type 99 code sequence, an alert tone and visual indicator is provided to the user. The receiver then operates as a noise squelched unit until Type 99 is reset. Type 99 decode continues to operate during this noise squelched period. The appropriate Type 99 alert tone will sound again if it detects a valid two-tone sequence.

Type 99 operation may be reset manually or automatically (pre-programmed). Manual reset is achieved by briefly pressing

reset, if enabled, occurs after a 30 second interval following the most recent decode of a Type 99 tone sequence. Hook switch (pre-programmed) may also enable or disable Type 99 decode. The pre-programmed key lig ht will blink when Type 99 is disabled by the hook switch.

c, if programmed. Automatic

Type 99 decode will continue to be active while the radio's

c button is

pressed. This allows the user to monitor calls and still be alerted wh en a call is directed to the user. While the user continues to press both calls and all Type 99 tone signals. If

c is pressed for longer than two

c, the user will hear

(2) seconds, Type 99 decode will either b e disabled or re-enabled depending upon its present state.

To check the Type 99 enable status, press the Scan Add/Delete

< or >. The

current status of Type 99 decode will be displayed for a time-out period. Type 99 is enabled when the letter T is displayed in the third segment from right on the first line of the LCD display.

If a Horn Alert Option is installed and enabled with the Type 99 Decode Option, the radio can beep the vehicle horn when a Type 99 call is received. This option permits alerting persons out of the vehicle when a call is received.

Type 99 is automatically disabled when Scan is

NOTE

enabled.

Menu Selection

Press M and then use ., control to scroll through the selections until T99 ENAB is displayed. Then press

M to toggle the Type 99 decode

state. The T99 ON or T99 OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state.

Pre-Programmed Keypad Key

Press the pre-programmed key and the T99 ON or T99 OFF display message is displayed for two seconds to show the new state.

DIRECT MODE OPERATION (Conventional System Only)

The direct mode (or talk-around) provides short range, line of sight communications. One of the buttons on the control unit must be preprogrammed for this feature to function.

1. Make sure the radio is ON and then select the desired conventional system and channel.

2. Press the pre-programmed button to toggle the talk-around function ON.

3. Ensure that the channel is not busy by pressing the

c or C (Scan

Version) to momentarily disable any channel decoding and un-mute the receiver or observe the unlit BSY indicator. If the Channel Busy Lockout feature is programmed for the selected channel, the radio will not transmit when the channel is busy.

4. Press and hold the PTT button. The TX indicator will light and a short

beep sounds (if pre-programmed) indicating that communication can begin.

5. Release the PTT button wh en the transmission is complete and listen for a reply.

6. When the communications is completed, press the pre-programmed button to toggle the talk-around function OFF.

TRUNKED OR CONVENTIONAL MODE

OPERATION

SIREN/LIGHT OPERATION

Each siren/light key is designed to control an optional siren/light package. Pressing a siren/light key will light the key indicator. Each siren/light key (except RESET) can be programmed for either CANCEL or ADDITIVE operation. If programmed for CANCEL, then all other siren/light activity is cancelled except for the activity associated with this key. If programmed for ADDITIVE, then a key press will add its respective siren/light activity to the current siren/light activity. It is important to note that while the lights are additive, only a single siren can be active at a time. The current siren will be determined from the recently pressed key that contains a siren assignment.

Each siren/light key (except RESET) can be programmed for Toggle, Momentary or Timed. In Toggle, each key press will toggle the state of the key between ON and OFF. In Momentary, a key's respective feature will only be active while the key is pressed and held. When programmed for Timed, the siren/light key activity will only be active during the programmable ti me-out window. The duration of the time-out window is programmable between from .5-127.5 seconds. During the time-out window the respective key indicator will be ON. When the timer expires, the activity will be terminated and the indicator will turn OFF. If an additional time-out key (programmed for ADDITIVE) is pressed during the time-out window, then the time-out window is reset and both activities will terminate at the same time.

Digital Voice (ProVoice / Aegis / Voice Guard® Operation)

Voice Modes

Each system (trunked or conventional) in the radio is programmed for no digital voice operation or one of the three-supported Digital Voice formats (ProVoice/Aegis, or Voice Guard). Aegis or ProVoice programmed systems have three (3) different voice modes: clear (analog), digital and private. Voice Guard systems have two (2) voice modes: clear (analog) and private. The voice modes are programmed on a per-group basis within each trunked system and on a per-channel basis within each conventional system. A radio must be equipped with the encrypt/decrypt option before it will operate in private mode.

Current ProVoice Conventional operation is for talk-

NOTE

around mode only.

TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODE COMPATIBILITY

FOR AEGIS/PROVOICE OPERATION

GROUP/CHANNEL

PROGRAMMING

(TRANSMIT)

CLEAR Yes No No DIGITAL Yes Yes No PRIVATE Yes No Yes*

TRANSMIT/RECEIVE MODE COMPATIBILITY

FOR VOICE GUARD OPERATION

GROUP/CHANNEL

PROGRAMMING

(TRANSMIT)

CLEAR Yes No PRIVATE Yes Yes*

*assumes the proper cryptographic key is loaded

Conventional Aegis or encrypted channels require

NOTE

Channel Guard on the channel to operate correctly.

CLEAR

RECEIVE

CLEAR

RECEIVE

DIGITAL

RECEIVE

PRIVATE RECEIVE

PRIVATE

RECEIVE

Clear Modes

Aegis clear, ProVoice clear, and Voice Guard clear modes are identical voice modes in which the radio transmits and receives only clear (analog) voice signals. These analog signals are non-digitized and non-encrypted. Clear mode transmissions can be easily monitored by unauthorized persons. Groups or channels programmed for clear operation cannot transmit or receive unencrypted digital or private messages.

AEGIS/ProVoice Digital Mode

Aegis/ProVoice digital mode allows the radio to transmit and receive digitized voice signals. These digital signals provide improved weak signal performance and they cannot be easily monitored with a standard receiver. Groups and channels programmed for Aegis or ProVoice digital operation transmit only digital signals. Private calls cannot be received or transmitted

when the radio is in the Aegis or ProVoice digital mode because the radio does not know the cryptographic key used.

Message trunked group calls and individual calls will be answered back in the mode they were received, assuming the call or hang time is still active. Individual, phone, all and emergency calls will be transmitted clear if digital mode is disabled or inoperative.

• If receiving an analog message trunked call, the radio will respond in

analog mode during the hang time on the working channel.

• If receiving an analog I-Call, the radio will respond in analog mode during

the hang time.

• When using the "WHC" feature to respond to an I-Call (after the hang time

has expired), the call will be transmitted in the mode defined by the system mode as programmed for the current system if the ID being called is not in the I-Call list. If the ID is in the I-Call list, then the call will be transmitted as defined by the I-Call mode programmed in the list for that ID.

DTMF The overdial and hot keypad features for transmitting DTMF tones are not

available while in the Aegis Digital Mode or ProVoice Digital Mode.

ERROR Messages If any of the following error messages are displayed, the radio was either

programmed incorrectly or needs servicing:

DSP ERR

DIGV ERR

ERR=xxxx

Power Up Only

If the Aegis or ProVoice circuit board is not responding correctly, one of the following error messages will be displayed and the radio needs servicing:

HARDWARE ERR= 3X

3X will be a number between 30 and 38

AEGIS Private, ProVoice Private, And Voice Guard Private Modes

The Aegis, ProVoice, and Voice Guard private modes allow the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private transmissions. The

radio will transmit private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and forced operation is pre-programmed.

If the radio was pre-programmed for auto select, the radio will transmit in the following modes;

• Private mode enabled, transmission always in private mode.

• Private mode disabled and private call received. Reply transmission will

be private mode if made during scan hang time. If reply transmission occurs after scan hang time, transmission will be in clear mode.

Aegis or ProVoice transmissions cannot be received by a radio set to receive a Voice Guard transmission. Accordingly, Voice Guard or ProVoice transmissions cannot be received by a radio set to receive an Aegis transmission. Neither of the Aegis or Voice Guard transmissions can be received by a radio set to receive ProVoice.

Cryptographic keys are transferred to the radio using a cryptographic Keyloader. Up to seven (7) different cryptographic keys, numbered 1-7, can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio. An individual key is automatically selected on a per-group/channel basis according to the radio's programming. Groups and channels within Aegis, ProVoice, or Voice Guard systems can be programmed for keys 1-7. Up to 8 banks of 7 keys can be stored for Aegis (DES and VGE) systems.

DES radios require a DES Keyloader (Option V4025 with software version

3.n or later). VGE radios require a VGE Keyloader (Option V4028 with

software version 2.n or later). When operating on a group or channel programmed for private mode, all

transmissions will be private transmissions and the radio will receive clear and private signals. The PVT key light (System Model) or OPTION key light (Scan Model) turns ON when the private mode is enabled. If the selected group or channel is programmed for auto select capability, the mode may be toggled between private and clear with the PVT button (System Model) or

button (Scan Model). Radios programmed for forced private operation do not allow a change of the transmit mode; therefore, the PVT button (System Model) or

O button (Scan Model) has no effect.

Transferring Keys Into The Radio

The following procedure outlines basic key transferring ste ps.

1. Turn the radio OFF.

2. Ensure that the PC programming cables and adapter box are disconnected from radio unit.

3. Plug the modular connector of the Keyloader cable into the Keyloader modular jack.

4. Connect the Keyloader cable to the Keyloader level converter and then to the extended options cable DB25 on the rear of the radio.

5. Press the PWR button on the Keyloader and wait for the Keyloader to display "MASTER MODE."

6. Press the TRN button on the Keyloader. If necessary, select a different cryptographic key to be transferred into the radio.

7. Turn the radio ON. Use the

m button to access the menu options then

the RAMP , , . control to select KEYLOAD.

8. Press

m (SELECT). Then use the RAMP control , or . to select the

bank location.

9. Press the EXE button on the Keyloader to transfer the key. The Keyloader will display "GOOD 1.x TRANSFER" where "x" is the selected cryptographic key number.

10. Disconnect the cable from the extended option cable. Press the (Scan Model) or

c (System Model) button to exit the Keyload

operation. The radio will change to the selected group or channel as indicated in the display.

Displaying The Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number To display the cryptographic key currently in use for either the system

encryption key (for special call such as individual, phone, all, agency or fleet) or the group/channel key (for group or conventional calls), perform the following procedure:

1. Press the

m button.

2. Use the , or . button (ramp control) to select DISP KEY. Then

press the

m (SEL) button.

3. Then use the , . button to toggle between displaying the system key

or the group/channel key.

ENCRYPTION KEY DISPLAYED MESSAGE DISPLAYED

System "SYS KEY"

"KEY = 1"

Group/Channel "GRP KEY"/"CHN KEY"

"KEY = 2"/KEY = 2"

Key Zero

All cryptographic keys can be zeroed (erased from radio memory) by pressing the

c button (System Model) or C (Scan Model) and while still pressing

this button, press and hold the

o button (System Model) or O (Scan Model).

Press both buttons for 2 seconds. A series of warning beeps will begin at the start of this 2 second period and then switch to a solid tone after the keys h ave been zeroed. The display will indicate KEY ZERO.

If the cryptographic key(s) are zeroed, one or more keys must be transferred from the Keyloader into the radio before private communications may continue.

Private Operation

Receiving An Encrypted Call

When receiving, the radio automatically switches between clear or private operation. If the transmission being received is an encrypted transmission, it will be decrypted, the PVT key light (System Model) or OPTION key light (Scan Model) will flash, the receiver will un-squelch and the message will be heard in the speaker. For this to occur the selected group or channel must be programmed for private operation and the correct cryptographic key must be loaded into the radio.

Transmitting An Encrypted Call

1. Select the desired group or channel.

2. Place the radio in private mode by pressing the PVT button (System Model) or

O (Scan Model). When private mode is enabled, the PVT

key light (System Model) or OPTION key light (Scan Model) will be ON.

If the last state of the radio was private mode, the private mode will be

enabled on power up. Also the private mode will be enabled if forced operation has been programmed in the radi o

If a group or channel is not programmed for private mode operation, PVT

DIS will be displayed if an attempt is made to enable private transmit mode. It is not possible to operate on this group/channel in private mode.

If the radio is programmed for forced private transmit operation, FRCD PVT will be displayed if an attempt is made to disable private transmit mode. It is not possible to transmit on this group/channel in clear mode.

If the radio does not have the correct encryption key loaded, NO KEY #

will be displayed and the call will not be transmitted.

3. Continue with standard transmission procedures. A private mode access tone will be heard when the PTT button is pressed.

Scanned Group Calls

Receiving a scanned group call is the same as receiving a selected group call. During the scan hang time, if the radio was programmed for auto select, it will transmit back in the same mode it received the call. For example, if a clear group is entered in the scan list, it will only receive clear calls. If the same group was available in private and entered in the scan list, it can receive clear and private calls, provided auto select was programmed in the radio. The user can select transmitting on the scanned or selected group. If a group is entered in the scan list more than once and in different modes (clear, digital, private), only the first occurrence of the group will be used.

Conventional Operation

Outside Address

The same outside address (works similar to Channel Guard operation) must be programmed in the transmitting and receiving radios when Aegis or ProVoice digital or private operation is enabled. If address is not correct, the radios will not communicate.

Channel Guard

Channel Guard encode is transmitted on analog clear channels only. Channel Guard decode will operate on either a clear or private channel. The exception is when G-STAR signaling is used (see G-STAR paragraph).

G-STAR

When G-STAR is programmed on a private channel, the radio will transmit GSTAR in clear mode and then switch to private for the voice portion of the call. If G-STAR is sent with Channel Guard, then both are sent in clear mode and then radio switches to private mode. Emergency G-STAR data burst is transmitted in clear mode.

DUAL CONTROL OPERATION

The Orion mobile radio may be programmed to operate from two separate Control Units. This permits radio operation from two separate locations in the vehicle. Dual control operation is available in both trunked and conventional modes. Only one control unit can control the mobile radio unit at a time. The control unit, which controls the radio’s operation, is called the active controller and the second unit is called the idle controller.

Switching Control

Control can be switched to the idle controller by pressing the push-to-talk (PTT) on the microphone associated with the idle controller. Once PTT is pressed, the radio will switch control to the idle controller unless the active controller is currently transmitting (i.e., PTT pressed on active controller), in which case the switch will not occur. When control is switched to the idle controller, two short high-pitched tones will sound at the controller where PTT was pressed to indicate that the idle controller is now the active controller and the previous active controller is now the idle controller.

Control Switching Modes

The radio can be pre-programmed for two modes of dual operation, Slaved and Independent. In the Slaved mode the two controllers will use the same radio System and Group settings. The Independent mode permits each controller to have its own saved System and Group settings.

Slaved Mode Operation

During Slaved mode operation either controller can operate the radio with no change in System and Group settings when control is switched. Both controllers display the current information. If a key is pressed at the idle controller, other than PTT, paragraphs, a low tone will sound and the display will temporarily show DUAL on line one of the idle controller.

E or siren and light keys as noted in following

When control is switched in a Slaved mode system, all of the radio settings and states will remain in effect that have been selected on the active controller.

Independent Mode Operation

During Independent operation, the radio system operates as if there are two radio units each controlled by a separate control unit. Each control unit maintains its own System and Group settings, which are restored when control is switched.

The idle controller will display DUAL on line one to indicate that it is idle. If a key is pressed at the idle controller, other than PTT,

E or siren and light

keys as noted in following paragraphs, a low tone will sound at the idle controller.

When control is switched in Independent mode, the idle controller will restore its own System and Group settings instead of using the settings of the previously active controller. Any pending operations at the active controller, other than

E or siren and light operations, will be terminated.

Emergency Operation

Either control unit (active or idle controller) can declare an emergency, provided radio has been pre-programmed to enable emergency declaration. If the idle controller declares an emergency, control is switched to the idle controller and any current transmission from the previously active controller is terminated.

Siren And Light Control

Siren and light control is only available from the control unit that is preprogrammed for these functions. Typically, the control unit at the driver's location would be programmed. The control unit that has these functions programmed can activate them regardless of whether it is an active or an idle controller.

Dual Control Audio

Audio output during dual control operation is a pre-programmed function. Default operation routes audio only to the active controller.

MULTIPLE RADIO OPERATION

Orion mobile radio may be configured to operate in a multiple radio mode that permits more than one radio to be controlled from a single control unit or control location. The radios could be different frequency splits, trunked/conventional, etc.

In the multiple radio operation, the radios continue to operate as individual radios except with a common control unit. The control unit is used fo r display and control. The control unit display is shared by the multiple radio units and, when selected, a radio can be controlled by the control unit.

For multiple radio operation the control unit keypad must be pre-programmed for a variety of multiple radio buttons such as radio selection and radio mute.

Changing Selected Radio

A radio unit may be selected by pressing the radio selection button (preprogrammed) on the control unit. Also, a button may be pre-programmed to rotate selection through the radio units; e.g., if radio #1 is selected, pressing the radio select button will select radio #2. Similarly, radio #2 will be selected if the radio select button is pressed when radio #1 was selected.

Shared Control Unit Display Modes

Radios in the multiple radio operation share the control unit display. Preprogramming the radios determines what the control unit displays. There are two modes of display: alternating radio display or first come first serve display. See also the following paragraph on Audio Modes.

Alternating Radio Display

In this mode the control unit display will alternate between showing the call information for the radios when more than one call is being received. This mode is available only if audio is summed (see following paragraph on Audio Modes).

First Come First Serve Display

In this mode the control unit display will show the call information of the radio that is providing the audio. A call in process prevents audio from other radios from being heard for the duration of the call. This mode corresponds with the first come first serve audio mode (see following paragraph on Audio Modes).

Audio Modes

In multiple radio operation, the audio from the mobile radio units can be preprogrammed to be summed or available on a first come first serve process.

Audio Summed

When audio is summed, the audio from all radios will be available when- ev er the radios receive a call. If two radios receive a call simultaneously both calls will be heard in the speaker.

Audio First Come First Serve

When audio is pre-programmed for first come first serve, the audio from the radio that receives a call first will be heard from the speaker for the duration of the call. During this time audio from the other mobile radios will be muted.

Muting A Specified Radio

Pressing the control unit mute button associated with a particular radio will mute its audio for a pre-programmed time period. The time period can be cleared by pressing the control unit mute button or the radio selection button.

Multiple Radio And Siren & Light Operation

For siren and lights to function correctly, both the master and slave radios must be programmed with the same siren and light information.

Multiple Radio And Data Operation

Only the master radio supports mobile data operation.

MACRO KEY OPERATION

Macro key operation permits the user to accomplish a series of key strokes with a single "macro" key stroke. Up to ten (10) macro keys can be defined, each capable of executing up to twenty (20) key strokes, to any pushbutton input (i.e., keypad keys, buttons, etc.). Each macro key can be preprogrammed to activate when pressed or when released.

A macro key may also be pre-programmed to change the key stroke sequence the next time the macro key is activated.

For detail operation and assignment of macro keys, contact your communications supervisor or administrator.

SENDING A MANUALLY ENTERED INTERCONNECT CALL (SYSTEM MODEL ONLY)

1. Select a channel in the radio system that has telephone interconnect capability. The radio should be programmed for DTMF operation on this channel.

2. Press the (secondary function).

3. Press and hold PTT to key the transmitter. While holding the PTT, press the * or # key (as required by the radio system to obtain a telephone line). The radio will transmit the selected tone.

4. Release the PTT and listen for a dial tone. When the dial tone is heard, press and hold the PTT while entering the desired telephone number. If pre-programmed, as each digit is entered and transmitted, the DTMF side tone will be heard from the speaker.

5. After all the digits have been entered and transmitted, release the PTT.

6. When someone answers, press the PTT and speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT as soon as you stop talking to receive a reply.

7. At the completion of the call, press and hold PTT and then press the * or # key (as required by radio system) to terminate the interconnect call. Release the PTT.

k button to toggle the keypad to the DTMF function

8. Press

k to toggle the keypad back to the primary function if no more

interconnect calls is to be made.

KEYPAD REMAPPING

If the keys have been remapped to provide new functions, please fill in the following for future reference.

Orion System Model Keypad

Orion Scan Model Keypad

OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Two way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As an operator of two way radio equipment, the user must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the intended type of radio operation. Following these rules will help to eliminate confusion, assure the most efficient use of existing radio channels, and result in a smoothly functioning radio network.

When using the radio, remember these rules:

• It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency

message. In conventional mode the radio operates in much the same way as a telephone "party line" therefore always listen to make sure that the line is clear--that no one else is on the air--before sending any messages. If someone is sending an emergency message--such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident- -KEEP OFF THE AIR!

• Use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal Law.

• It is against the law to send false call letters or a false distress or

emergency message.

• The FCC requires that conversations be brief and confined to business. To

save time, use coded messages whenever possible.

• Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a

violation of FCC rules. Only those messages essential for the business operation may be sent.

• It is against the Federal law to rep eat or otherwise make known anything

overheard on the radio. Conversations between others sharing a communications channel must be regarded as confidential.

• The FCC also requires that the caller be identified at certain specific times

by means of call letters. Refer to the rules that apply to the particular type of operation for the proper procedure.

• No changes or adjustment shall be made to the equipment except by an

authorized or certified electronic technician.

GLOSSARY

Agency

Base/Unit Operation

Control Channel

Conventional Channel

Conventional Mode

CCT

- An agency is composed of multiple fleets. Units can be rogrammed to initiate agency calls to access multiple

fleets. (Trunked Mode Only)

- A programmed option used in some fleets so units can

only hear and talk to a base dispatch unit, not to othe mobiles or personals in the group. In this mode o operation, when a unit in a particular group is talking to the base dispatch unit, all other mobile and personal radios in that group will receive a "System Busy" tone if they try to access the system. (Trunked Mode Only)

- a radio channel in a trunked system that is used to

digitally communicate with the radios operating on the system when they are not engaged in active voice communications.

- Carrier Controlled Timer - a programmable timer that

- Channel Guard - a method of controlling speaker mute

a radio channel (transmit/receive) that is allocated fo conventional (non-trunked) use and may be manuall y selected by the operator.

communicating on radio channels allocated fo conventional use (i.e. conventional system).

will disable a transmission if the length is exceeded.

with a tone or digital code.

Fleet

Group Or Subfleet

Group Scan

- A fleet of users consists of multiple groups (sub

fleets). Radios can be programmed to make fleet calls to simultaneously access multiple user groups. (Trunked Mode Only)

- A group of users share the same program group

identification number in their mobile and personal radios. All units in the same group will receive dispatch call placed by any one unit in the group. (Trunked Mode only)

- Programming that allows the radio to monitor many

groups simultaneously (multi-group decode),

ermitting the user to both monitor and receive calls

from these groups. The radio may be programmed with a scan hang time which causes the radio to remain on the scanned group for a pre-programmed amount o time, responding only to calls of a higher priority such as priority scan group calls, individual calls, fleet calls, agency calls, etc. When activity on the scan group

ends, and the pre-

rogrammed time has expired, the radio returns to monitoring multiple groups. (Trunke Mode Only)

Individual Call

Queueing

Site Controller

System (area)

System Manager

System Scan

Talk-around Mode

- Every radio in the system is programmed with a unique individual identification code. A mobile o

ersonal unit can be programmed to call another particular unit by selecting the individual by name o ID number. (Trunked Mode Only)

- The process that occurs when all channels in a trunked system are busy and calls must be addressed on priority basis.

- The computer controlled radio equipment at the repeater site that controls a trunking system.

- The terms "system" and "area" are use interchangeably to refer to the particular group o station repeaters currently providing service to the radio.

- A computer that performs the data basing and syste monitoring for the site controller.

- A programmed feature to scan (monitor activity on) separate trunked systems and receive calls on any o these systems. (Trunked Mode Only)

- Also referred to as "direct mode", talk-around provides a direct unit-to-unit short range communications link. It is intended to maintain communications outside o the main system coverage area.

Telephone InterConnect

Trunked Group

Trunked Operation

- This feature allows the user to initiate or receive telephone calls through the radio if the system is configured for this operation. (Trunked Mode Only)

- A radio communications path shared by two or more users.

- Trunked Operation refers to the use of a set of radio frequency channels by multiple user groups. By using high speed digital data the radio goes to an unused channel when a call is initiated and will also only respond to calls in the same user group. In this wa conversation privacy between user groups is assured.

Trunked Radio System

Trunked

- A radio system in which a limited number of radio channels is dynamically allocated to groups of people for communication purposes.

- A set of one or more trunked groups.

System

T99

- Type 99 - a method of opening mute for selective page operations using sequential tones.

Wide Area Encode

Working Channel

- A programmed option, which ensures all syste scanning mobile and personal radios have time to lock onto the call before the initiating unit is allowed to talk.

- A radio channel (transmit/receive) that is automatically assigned by the site controller for voice or dat communications.

OPERATOR'S RADIO SETUP

RADIO TYPE: FREQUENCY BAND: OPERATOR'S NAME: EMERGENCY GROUP:

SYSTEM NUMBER

SYSTEM

NAME

TRK/CNV GRP/CHN

NUMBER

GRP/CHN

NAME

USE

WARRANTY

A. M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to th e original p urchaser for use (her einafter "Bu yer")

that Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specificatio ns. With respect to all non-M/A-COM Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufactur er shall apply. Rechargeable batteries are excluded from this warranty but are warranted under a separate Rechargeable Battery Warranty (ECR-7048).

B. Seller’s obligations set forth in Paragraph C below shall appl y only to failures to meet the above

warranties occurring within the following periods of time from date of sale to the Buyer and are conditioned on Buyer’s giving written notice to Seller within thirty (30) days of such occurrence:

1. for fuses and non-rechargeable batteries, operable on arrival only.

2. for parts and accessories ( except as noted in B.1) sold by S eller’s Service Parts Operation, ninety (90) days.

3. for P

4. for all other equipment of Seller’s manufacture, one (1) year.

C. If any Equipment fails to meet the foregoing warranties, Seller shall correct the failure at its option

(i) by repairing any defective or damaged part or parts thereof, (ii) by making available at Seller’s factory any necessary repaired or replacement parts, or (iii) by replacing the failed Equipm ent with equivalent new or refurbished Equipment. Any repaired or replacement part furnished hereunder shall be warranted for the remainder of the warranty period of the Equipment in which it is instal led. Where such failure cannot be corrected by Seller’s reasonable efforts, the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price. Labor to perform warranty service will be provided at no charge during the warranty period only for the Equipment covered under Paragraph B.3 and B.4. T o be eligible for no-charge labor, service must be performed at a M/A-COM factory , b y an Authorized Service Center (ASC) or other Servicer approved for these pu rposes either at its pl ace of business during normal business hours, for mobile or personal equipment, or at the Buyer’s location, for fixed location equipment. Service on fixed location equipment more than thirty (30) miles from the Service Center or other approved Servicer’s place of business will include a charge for transportation.

D. Seller’s obligations under Paragraph C shall not apply to any Equipment, or part thereof, which (i)

has been modified or otherwise altered other than pursuant to Seller’s written ins tructions or written approval or, (ii) is normally consumed in operation or, (iii) has a normal life inhere ntly shorter than the warranty periods specified in Paragraph B, or (iv) is not properly stored, installed, used, maintained or repaired, or, (v) has been subjected to any other kind of misuse or detrimental exposure, or has been involved in an accident.

E. T he preceding paragraphs set forth the exclusive remedies for claims based upon defects in or

nonconformity of the Equipment, whether the claim is in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, and however institute d. Upon the expiratio n of the warranty period, all such liability shall terminate. The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether oral, written, expressed, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

M/A-COM, Inc. M/A-COM, Inc.

1011 Pawtucket Blvd. 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lowell, MA 01853 Lynchburg, VA 24501 1-877-OPENSKY 1-800-528-7711

ANTHER™ Series handportable and mobile radios, two (2) years.

This warranty applies only within the United States.

ECR-7047C

NOTES

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police

State Police

Fire

Poison Control

Ambulance Life Saving and Rescue Squad

OPERATING TIPS

The following conditions tend to reduce the effective range of tw o-way radios and should be avoided whenever possible.

• Operating the radio in low areas of terrain or while under power lines or bridges.

• In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some improvements may be

obtained by insuring that the antenna is vertical (particularly if a glass mount antenna is used). Moving a few yards in another direction or moving to a higher elevation may also improve communications.

M/A-COM Wireless Systems

221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 (Outside USA, 434-385-2400) Toll Free 800-528-7711 www.macom-wireless.com

Printed in U.S.A.

M/A-Com Orion Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

USER INTERFACE

CONTROLS

POWER ON-OFF VOLUME KNOB

SYSTEM/GROUP CHANNEL KNOB

RAMP CONTROL

SCAN ON/OFF

SCAN ADD/DELETE

INDICATORS

KEYPAD

Standard Keycap Configuration

Optional Keycap Configuration

Key Descriptions

Primary Functions (Quick Access)

DISPLAY

RADIO STATUS ICONS

MESSAGES

ALERT TONES

CALL ORIGINATE

AUTOKEY (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)

CALL QUEUED (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)

SYSTEM BUSY (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)

CALL DENIED (TRUNKED MODE ONLY)

CARRIER CONTROL TIMER

KEY PRESS ALERT

DUAL CONTROL SWITCHING

OPERATION

TURNING ON THE RADIO

SELECTION MODE RULES

DIRECT ACCESS

MENU

FEATURE ENCRYPTION DISPLAY

SYSTEM/GROUP/CHANNEL SELECTION

System Selection

Group And Channel Selection

LAST SYSTEM/GROUP OR CHANNEL RECALL (Supervisory Radio Units Only)

TRUNKED MODE OPERATION

RECEIVING A CALL

SENDING A CALL

CONVENTIONAL FAILSOFT

EMERGENCY OPERATION

Receiving An Emergency Call

Declaring An Emergency Call

SYSTEM SCAN OPERATION

Wide Area System Scan

ProSound

ProScan

Priority System Scan

When Wide Area System Scan Is Enabled

When ProSound/ProScan Is Enabled

Menu Selection

Pre-Programmed Keypad Key

GROUP SCAN OPERATION

Adding Groups To A Scan List

Deleting Groups From A Scan List

Nuisance Delete

Turning Scan ON

Priority Group Scanning

Turning Scan OFF

INDIVIDUAL CALLS

Receiving and Responding To An Individual Call

Call Storage Lists

Sending An Individual Call

SCAT™ OPERATION

TELEPHONE INTERCONNECT CALLS

Receiving A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)

Sending A Telephone Interconnect Call (Trunked Mode Only)

DTMF Overdial/Conventional Mode Telephone Interconnect

Programmable Entries

MOBILE DATA

Displays

Data OFF Operation

Data On Operation

Exiting Data Calls

Scan Lockout Mode