Midland Radio 9110RXA Users manual
Operations Manual for the P25
Base Tech III Base/Repeater Station
January 2009
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Introduction
We thank you for choosing the Midland P25 Base Tech III Base/Repeater Station to
meet your communication needs. Properly used, this product will give you many years
of reliable service. To get the most out of your purchase, be sure to carefully read this
manual before operating the radio.
The overall operation of this radio depends entirely on how it has been programmed. If it
is not functioning as desired, please check the programming first.
This manual covers up to firmware version 71BS283 and 71CPV012
If you should need Midland Technical Support, please call 1-816-462-0463 or
lmrservice@midlandradio.com
Other useful Midland numbers;
Main Line- 816-241-8500
Main Fax- 816-241-5713
LMR Sales- 816-462-0462
Credit Dept- 816-462-0464
Technical Support and Engineering Fax- 816-241-3272
Warranty Service- 816-462-0438
We welcome any comments on how we may improve our products to better server our
customers.
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WARNING: The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be fixed-mounted on
outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance of at least 6 meters from all
persons during normal operation. The peak conducted output power at each antenna
terminal must not exceed 250 Watts and the peak radiated output power must not
exceed 1000 Watts EIPR. Users and installers must ensure that FCC requirements for
satisfying RF exposure compliance are met. (See FCC Rules Part 1, Sections 1307 and
1310)
NOTICE: The AMBE+2 ™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is
protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade
secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely
for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly
prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile, reverse engineer or
disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a
human readable form. U.S. Patents Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974
#5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772,
#5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.
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Table of Contents
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1. LCD Display
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2. LED Display
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3. Key Controls
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4. Programming
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5. Control Knob
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6. Channel Selection
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7. P25 Calling Selection
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8. P25 PTT Mode
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9. P25 Conventional Messages
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10. P25 Squelch Adjustment
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11. Talk Group ID Alias
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12. Key lock
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13. Manual CWID Start/Stop
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14. DTMF Encode
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15. Analog Channel Data
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16. P25 Channel Data
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17. Bar Graph/Channel Display
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18. LCD Backlight Toggle
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19. Changing TX Power
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20. Caller ID
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21. Emergency Call Reception
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22. Repeat Mode
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23. Base Mode
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24. Remote Control
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25. P25 Test Mode
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26. Adjustment Mode
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27. Key Test
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28. Displaying Firmware Version
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29. Displaying Serial Number
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30. Displaying Program Software Ver
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31. Data Check
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32. Error Messages
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33. Firmware Error Detection
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34. RS232 Error Detection
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35. DSP Error Detection
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36. Option Port Pinout
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RX = = = = = = = = = =
TX = = = = = = = = = =
C001 TAC 2 MDN
GPC 500
1. LCD DISPLAY
1.1 LCD display consists of 4 x 20 characters as shown.
Line 1: The Incoming RSSI with 10 steps
Line 2: The output power levels with 10 steps
Line 3: The left 4 letters show channel numbers. The middle 8 letters
shows the channel name (if not programmed, it will be blank).
The right 4 letters displays the status of the radio as described below.
a. RX mode: M= Mix, both analog and digital can be received
D= Only digital can be received.
b. TX mode: D=PTT digital transmission A=PTT analog transmission
c. Monitor mode: = Monitor off
S= Selective squelch
d. P-25 squelch: N= Normal squelch
S= Selective squelch
e. Low Voltage Icon: = Low Voltage state (Icon flashes with ALM LED)
f. Key lock mode: =Key lock (Not displayed if in Low Voltage alarm)
g. Shift mode: SHIFT KEY ICON (reverts to normal within 2 seconds)
Line 4: The left 2 letters show GPC (GROUP CALL), AC (ALL CALL),
IC (INDIVIDUAL CALL).
The right 18 letters displays the GROUP NAME, INDIVIDUAL
NUMBERS, ETC.
2. LED DISPLAY
The Midland Base Tech III has 5 LED's
From left to right;
DIGI= The LED is on when receiving a digital signal
REP= The LED is on when in repeat mode.
(The BASE TECH III can be programmed for,
SIMPLEX -SEMIDUPLEX - DUPLEX- REPEATER on a per channel basis.)
ALM= The LED flashes when an error on either TX or RX occurs
TX= The LED is on when in Transmit
BUSY= The LED is on when receiving a signal.
3. KEY CONTROLS
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3.1 Key entry without SHIFT key
0-9: channel numbers and individual call address (target address)
A: P-25 calls (Group Call, All Call, and Individual Call)
B: The beginning and the end of individual call number
C: TX Transmit mode (Clear or Secure), only models with encryption.
D= P-25 mode (analog or digital TX)
*= Cancel channel number, individual number
#= Ending channel number, individual number
CH= Channel number entry, depress CH, then 0-9 for channels
F (Scan) = P25 Conventional Control Messages (SBC)
MON= monitor ON or OFF
Rotary knob: Volume, Squelch, Back Light Dimmer and Timer
3.2 Key entry following SHIFT key
0= P-25 test mode start and finish
1=Backlight ON/OFF
2=TX power Hi/LOW
3=Talkaround ON/OFF
4=Change
5=No function
6=No function
7=Indicates Analog channel data
8=Key lock ON/OFF
9=No function
A=Manual CWID send key
B=Programmed CWID Start/Stop key
C= Cryptogram Test
D= No function
*= Indicating P-25 data (while depressed)
#= DTMF Entry
CH= Toggle Bar-Graph or TX RX Frequencies
F= SBC (Conventional Control Messages) Mode / Emergency Call
MON = P-25 squelch normal or selective and analog MONITOR modes.
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4. PROGRAMMING
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
Volume-12
The Midland Base Tech III must be programmed with Windows 2000, XP or Vista
operating system.
The 91-1480CD software and 91-1303B programming cable are required to
program the radio and are available through your Midland dealer or LMR Sales
Department.
Note: During actual data transfer the radio will not operate but should be complete
within 30 seconds or less.
5. CONTROL KNOB
5.1 VOLUME
Rotate the knob to change the volume level.
The volume level varies from 0 to 34. If the local speaker is active, the audible beep
level will change as the knob is rotated.
Figure 3 shows the Volume at level 12
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RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
Squelch-6
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
Dimmer-5
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
Light-15
5.2 SQUELCH CONTROL
Push the rotary knob once to select the squelch level and then turn the knob to vary
the level from 0 to 15. 0 is open squelch.
Figure-4 shows the Squelch at level 6
Figure 4
5.3 LCD BACKLIGHT DIMMER
Push the rotary knob twice to select the dimmer level and then turn the knob to
select a level from 0 to 15, 0 is the darkest.
Figure-5 shows the Dimmer at level 5
Figure 5
5.4 LCD BACKLIGHT TIMER
Push the rotary knob three times to adjust the Backlight Timer. The Time varies from
0 to 30 seconds. This function is inactive when the Backlight has been turned on
with SHIFT + 1 (Backlight ON/OFF).
Figure-6 shows the Backlight Timer set for 15 seconds
Figure 6
6. CHANNEL SELECTION
The Midland Base Tech III has capability of up to 500 channels.
Press CH, and then enter the channel number.
Example-1 CH-8; Press CH + 0 + 0 + 8 or CH +8 + #
Example-2 CH-500; Press CH + 5 + 0 + 0
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7. P-25 CALLING SELECTION (Digital Base Mode Only)
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
GPC 00001
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
GPC everygroup
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
IDC -------------------
Press and release A repeatedly to scroll through the menu
Radio displays GPC 00001= Group 1 Call, GPC everygroup= All Call,
IDC--------- = Individual Call
Figure-7 Shows Talk Group Identification (TGID), Group 1 Call
Figure-8 shows an All Call (everygroup), to everygroup on the same NAC
Figure-9 Shows an Individual Call, to and individual unit ID on the same NAC.
(Refer to Section 11, Figure 11 and 12 for ID entry).
Figure 7
7.1 INDIVIDUAL CALL ENTRY (Digital Base Mode Only)
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RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
IDC __
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
IDC 12345
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
PTT is Analog
RX
TX
C001 TAC 2 MDN
PTT is Digital
Press and release A repeatedly until IDC----- is displayed.
Press B, and enter the numerical Unit ID.
To deleted a digit, Press the star ( * ) key
Press B or # to complete entry.
Figure-10 shows entry start, when B is pressed
Figure-11 shows completed entry, 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + B
Figure 10
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8. P-25 PTT MODE
Press D to select PTT (Push-To-Talk), mode.
When the display shows PTT is Analog, the radio
transmits in analog mode.
When the display shows PTT is Digital, the radio transmits in digital mode.
Figure-12 Shows Analog
Figure-13 Shows Digital
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9. P25 CONVENTIONAL CONTROL SIGNALLING (SBC) (Digital Base Mode Only)
Please note: SBC functions are selectable in the Programming Software.
The Base Tech III has been developed to work with any P25 radio under the TIA
specifications. However not all subscriber radios have the capability of these
functions.
9.1 EMERGENCY MODE TX-
Press and hold the F key to send an EMERGENCY call. (Note: The radio will
transmit on the programmed EMERGENCY channel not necessarily the channel
that appears on the display.)
Reboot the radio to clear the Emergency Alert.
EMERGENCY MODE RX-
To clear a received Emergency call, Press and release F twice.
Press F to enter the SBC mode.
Key functions after entering menu selection;
Press A for the next and B for the previous menu item.
C stops transmission (The radio transmits the SBC 4 times until acknowledged.)
D moves the cursor between items within the selection.
* deletes the last digit.
# transmits the selected SBC mode.
Please Note: When the radio is in SBC mode, it can receive Group calls, All Call and
Individual calls but no source address (caller unit ID), is displayed.
Emergency calls can be received when in SBC mode but the radio gives priority to
Radio Inhibit. Both Emergency and Radio Inhibit are ignored when in SBC
transmitting mode.
The radio will revert to normal operation if no key is pressed for 10 seconds.
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