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best radio for worst events
MICOM-2ES/2RS/2TS ALE
HF-SSB TRANSCEIVER
ALE Support for MIL-STD-188-141B
Motorola
1720 West Paul Dirac Drive,
Tallahassee 32310 FL, USA
Supplement to
Owner’s Guide
Cat. No. IMRMB008
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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
The following notations are used to place special emphasis on procedures, or to call
attention to precautionary measures.
An operating procedure, practice and so forth, which if not
followed correctly, could result in personal injury, or loss of life.
Note
High
An operating procedure, practice and so forth, which if not followed
correctly, could result in damage to, or destruction of equipment.
An operating procedure, condition and so forth, to which special
attention should be paid.
Do not touch the antenna and the RF connectors when the
transceiver operates.
During transmission, high RF voltages appear at the RF
connectors, the antenna cables, and on the antenna itself. These
voltages may cause severe injury or even death on contact.
Operating and maintenance personnel must be familiar with the
applicable safety requirements before attempting to install or
operate the transceiver. Severe injury or death could result from
failure to comply with the safety practices.
Warning
Important
General Safety Precautions
The following are general safety precautions that are not related to any specific
procedures and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this publication. These are
recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply, in addition to
the precautions listed in the Information for Safe, Efficient Operation section.
BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THIS BOOKLET WHICH
CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL
INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY
Caution
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information
contained in user guides published prior to February 2002.
EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.
Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards
NOTICE This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled
applications where users have been made aware of the potential
for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This
radio device is NOT authorized for general population,
consumer or similar use.
Motorola, Inc. 2003
8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322
The FCC has established limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF)
emissions from mobile two-way radios. The FCC requires manufacturers to
demonstrate compliance with RF exposure limits before mobile two-way radios
can be marketed In the U.S. When two-way radios are approved for
occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, the FCC requires users to
be fully aware of, and exercise control over, their exposure. Awareness and
control of RF exposure can be accomplished by education or training through
appropriate means such as information and instructions in user manuals or
safety booklets, or other appropriate means. This user safety booklet includes
useful information about RF exposure and helpful instructions on how to
control your RF exposure.
Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of
national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the
IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational/controlled RF
exposure environments at usage factors of up to 50% talk-50% listen. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with FCC exposure guidelines, your radio
radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not
when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure
standards and guidelines:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
1998
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6: Limits of Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz
to 300 GHz, 1999
• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Radiation – Human Exposure) Standard, 2001
• ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 256 (April 11, 2001).
Additional Requirements for SMR, Cellular and PCS Product Certification.
Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed in Vehicles
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the
occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the
following procedures:
• To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button; to receive,
release the PTT button. Transmit only when people outside the vehicle
are at least 7 feet from a properly installed, externally-mounted antenna.
• Install mobile antennas at the center of the roof or the center of the trunk
deck per specific guidelines and instructions in the Radio Installation
Manual. These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal
body vehicles.
Use only the Motorola-approved, supplied antenna or a Motorolaapproved replacement antenna. Use of non-Motorola-approved antennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC
regulations.
Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile
Two-Way Radios Installed as Fixed Site Control Stations
If mobile radio equipment is installed at a fixed location and operated as a control
station or as a fixed unit, the antenna installation must comply with the following
requirements in order to ensure optimal performance and compliance with the RF
energy exposure limits in the standards and guidelines listed in the
Communication Commission Regulations
section.
• The antenna should be mounted outside the building on the roof or a tower if
at all possible.
• As with all fixed site antenna installations, it is the responsibility of the licensee to
manage the site in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and may
require additional compliance actions such as site survey measurements, signage,
and site access restrictions in order to ensure that exposure limits are not
exceeded.
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or
Note
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
To avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle electronic
control modules, for example, ABS, engine, or transmission controls, the radio
should be installed only by an experienced installer and that the following
precautions be used when installing the radio:
1. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions or other technical bulletins for
recommendations on radio installation.
2. Before installing the radio, determine the location of the electronic control modules
and their harnesses in the vehicle.
3. Route all radio wiring, including the antenna transmission line, as far away as possible
from the electronic control units and associated wiring.
otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. It may be
necessary to conduct compatibility testing to determine if any
electronic equipment used in or around vehicles or near fixed site
antenna is sensitive to external RF energy or if any procedures
need to be followed to eliminate or mitigate the potential for
interaction between the radio transmitter and the equipment or
device.
Driver Safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive.
Always obey them.
When using your radio while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
Do not mount or place a mobile radio in the area over an
air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force.
Warning
Warning
If a radio Is placed in the air bag deployment area and the
air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force
and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in a potentially
explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include
fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal
powders. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are
often, but not always, posted.
Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn
off warning your radio when you are near electrical blasting
caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: "Turn off twoway radio". Obey all signs and instructions.
For radios installed in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum
gas, refer to the (U.S.) National Fire Protection Association
standard, NFPA 58, for storage, handling, and/or container
information. For a copy of the LP-gas standard, NFPA 58,
contact the National Fire Protection Association, One
Battery Park, Quincy, MA.
This Supplement to the “MICOM-2E/2R ALE HF-SSB Transceivers Owner’s
Guide”, Publication 68P02952C60-A, provides you with information on the full
support for ALE in accordance with the MIL-STD-188-141B (previous versions
supported only MIL-STD-188-141A).
This new feature is available only on new versions (Version CK) of the
MICOM-2E/2RS/2TS ALE HF-SSB transceivers (which are described in the
“Supplement to Owner’s Guide”, Publication 6886872J01).
The information appearing in this Supplement is intended for use with the “Owner’s
Guide, MICOM-2E/2RS/2TS ALE HF-SSB Transceivers”, Publication
68P02952C60-A, together with the “Supplement to Owner’s Guide”, Publication
6886872J01.
Menu Updates
Figure 1 through Figure 5 present the new MICOM-2 menus.
This section covers the new ALE features that meet the requirements of
MIL-STD-188-141B. This includes a description of selective calling features, and
operating instructions for the various types of ALE calls. This includes new call
types, as well as call types already supported under MIL-STD-188-141A but have
been expanded under new version.
Selective Calling
MICOM 2 supports selective calling as standardized in MIL-STD-181-141B and
FED-1075, and therefore has the capability and flexibility to link with one or many
prearranged or as-needed single or multiple stations.
ALE Addressing Method
ALE uses digital addresses to identify stations. The fundamental address element in
the ALE system is the single word: one ALE address word must always contain three
characters (one triplet).
A single ALE word is needed for the basic individual station address (this is called a
basic address). To increase the available range of addresses, basic addresses can be
expanded up to a maximum of 5 words (15 characters): such addresses are called
extended addresses.
The characters that can used in addresses are a subset of the standard Basic 38 ASCII
character set. This subset includes:
• All the capital (upper case) letters (A to Z)
• All the digits (0 to 9)
• Two utility characters:
!" The stuffing symbol @. It can be used to add characters at the end of an
address, so that the resulting length is a whole number of words
(triplets). A receiving station then interprets only the non-stuffing
characters. For example, if the address has 8 characters, add one @ at the
end of the address, whereas for an address with 7 characters, two @
symbols must be added. In special addressing modes, this symbol is
interpreted as an ignore instruction: see additional utilization guidelines
in Table 1.
!" The wildcard symbol ?. It is used to indicate that any character (except
@) is acceptable (this is the equivalent of a don’t mind instruction). See
Table 2 for utilization guidelines in the special addressing modes.
In the following sections, “A,” “B,” “C” or “D” indicates any
alphanumeric character other than “@” or “?”.
Note
MICOM 2 has the capacity to store and use 100 addresses of up to 15 characters
each. MICOM 2 will reject addresses longer than 15 characters, and will notify you
with an UFA WRONG message.
Address and Call Types
ALE stations, including the MICOM 2, have the capability and flexibility to link with
one or many prearranged or as-needed single or multiple stations. There are three
general addressing methods:
• Individual station addressing
• Multiple stations addressing, for example, net and group
• Special addressing modes, for example, AllCall, AnyCall, etc.
The following sections explain the addressing modes and how they can be used for
various purposes.
Individual Station Address
The individual station address may contain 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 words. To enable using
addresses that are not an integer multiple of 3 characters (for example, an address
consisting of 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, …, etc. characters), stuffing can be used: with stuffing,
the last address word includes one or two stuffing symbols in the last position(s) (see
the “stuff-1” and “stuff-2” patterns in Table 1).
The wildcard symbol cannot be included in an individual station address, nor in a call
request to an individual station.
Table 1. Use of “@” Stuffing Symbol
Pattern Interpretation
“Standard” 3-character address word, shown here for reference. Only the station
“Stuff-1” reduced address field, used to add characters “A, B” at the end of the
address
“Stuff-2” reduced address field, used to add character “A” at the end of
the address
“AllCall” global address (see also Table 2): all the stations stop and listen (unless
this function is inhibited)
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Table 1. Use of “@” Stuffing Symbol (Cont.)
Pattern Interpretation
@ A @
@ @ ?
@ @ A
@ B@
(option)
@ A B
@ C D
(option)
@ @ @
“Selective AllCall” global address: each station with the same last character “A”
stop scanning and listen (unless this function is inhibited
“AnyCall” global address (see also Table 2): all the stations stop scanning and
respond in randomly selected timeslots (unless this function is inhibited)
“Selective AnyCall” address: each station with same last character(s) “A” (or
“B”) stops scanning and responds in a randomly selected timeslot (unless this
function is inhibited), using its own address
“Double selective AnyCall” address: each station with same last characters “AB”
(or “CD”) stops scanning and responds in a randomly selected timeslot (unless
this function is inhibited), using its own address
“Null” address; all the stations ignore this address. The null address intended for
use in test and maintenance, or to create an extra “buffer” timeslot
Net Addresses
The purpose of a net call is to rapidly and efficiently establish contact with multiple
prearranged (net) stations. This is achieved by the use of a single net address.
The net address is actually an additional address assigned in common to all the
stations that are members of a specific net. Its address structure is identical to that
used for individual station addresses (basic or extended, with or without stuffing, as
necessary).
When defining a net, each member station is automatically assigned a timeslot: by
having each station answer a call request in a different timeslot, collisions are
avoided.
Group Addresses
The purpose of a group call is to rapidly and efficiently establish contact with
multiple non-prearranged (group) stations.
To make a group call, a calling ALE station uses a sequence of the actual individual
station addresses of the called stations.
Special Addressing Modes – Use of Wildcards
A “wildcard” is a special character,“?”, that a calling station can use to address
multiple stations with a single call address. The following rules apply:
• The total length of a calling address that includes wildcard(s) must be equal to
that of the called station addresses.
• A receiving station will accept a wildcard character as a substitute for the
alphanumeric character in its own address that occupies the same position. This
means that the wildcard character is a substitute for any of 36 characters and
digits (A to Z, 0 to 9) in the Basic 38 character subset.
• Multiple wildcard characters can be used in different positions of the same
address (basic or extended).
See Table 2 for examples of patterns using the “?” wildcard symbol.
Table 2. Use of “?” Wildcard Symbol
Pattern Interpretation
“Standard” 3-character address, shown here for reference. All the characters in
A B C
A B ?
A ? C
? B C
A ? ?
? B ?
? ? C
? ? ?
A B @
A ? @
? B @
? ? @
A @ @
? @ @
@ A B
@ A ?
@ ? B
@ ? ?
this word must be evaluated
“Standard” “wild-1” address word. Indicates that only the positions occupied by
other characters (“A” and “B”) need be evaluated: the position occupied by the
“?” symbol can be ignored (ignored in this context means that any valid character
is accepted)
“Standard” “wild-2” address word. Indicates that only the position occupied by an
character (“A”, “B” or “C”) need be evaluated: the positions occupied by the “?”
symbols can be ignored
“Standard” “wild-3” address word. Indicates that all of the three positions in this
word can be ignored
“Stuff-1” reduced address field, shown here for reference. Only the first two
characters in this word must be evaluated
“Wild-1” “stuff-1” address. Only the character “A” or “B” in this word must be
evaluated
“Wild-2” “stuff-2” address. Only the character “A” or “B” in this word must be
evaluated
“Stuff-2” reduced address field, shown here for reference. Only the first character
in this word must be evaluated
“Wild-1” “stuff-2” address. Only the first character in this word must be
evaluated, and is ignored
“Double selective AnyCall” address word, shown here for reference: only the last
two characters in this word must be evaluated
“Double selective AnyCall” “wild-1” address word: only the middle character
“A” in this word must be evaluated
An AllCall is a general broadcast that does not request responses and does not
designate any specific addressee: a call with this address is accepted by any station,
which then stops scanning and listens to the call. The most common use of AllCalls
is in cases of distress: when in distress, it is more likely to want to make any
available connection in the minimum period of time than to issue a call to an
individual or to a select group.
The global AllCall address is @?@. As a variation, the calling station can also use
selective AllCall. Basically, the selective AllCall address is identical in function to
the global AllCall, except that it specifies the last single character of the addresses of
the desired subgroup of receiving stations (that is, it replaces the ? with an
alphanumeric – see more details in Table 1). Any station whose address matches the
pattern stops scanning and listens.
The operator can always initiate an outgoing (transmit) AllCall, but the MICOM 2
can be programmed to accept or ignore incoming (receive) AllCalls.
When a radio issues an AllCall, all the stations that are capable of receiving calls
receive the AllCall.
In the scan mode, if the MICOM 2 station is set to receive AllCalls, it stops scanning
when an AllCall is received. If an AllCall channel has been defined, then outgoing
AllCalls are performed on that channel. If no AllCall channel has been defined, the
call is performed on the first scanned channel of the net. In the Channel mode,
outgoing AllCalls are performed on the currently active channel.
You can transmit an AllCall by pressing the ESC button for a few
seconds.
An AnyCall is a general broadcast similar to AllCall with the difference that it
requests responses, without designating any specific addressee(s). Therefore, an ALE
station may use the AnyCall to generate responses from essentially unspecified
stations, and thus it can identify new stations and connectivities.
The global AnyCall address is @@?. As a variation, the calling station can also use
selective AnyCall, which is identical in function to the global AnyCall, except that it
specifies the last single character of the addresses of the desired subset of receiving
stations (that is, it replaces the ? with an alphanumeric – see more details in Table 1).
If even narrower acceptance and response criteria are required, double selective
AnyCall may be used: this is identical to selective AnyCall, except that its special
address (@AB) specifies the last two characters that the desired subset of receiving
stations.
The operator can always initiate an outgoing (transmit) AnyCall, but the MICOM 2
can be programmed to accept or ignore incoming (receive) AnyCalls.
Any station accepting an AnyCall stops scanning, and then initiates a response in a
randomly selected timeslot.
Self Addresses
Stations can also use their own self addresses when making calls. This may be useful
for self-test and maintenance purposes, etc.
The self address may be used only in specifically-addressed calls including a group
call, but not in an AllCall or AnyCall.
Null Address
The null address is a special type of address that is not directed to, accepted by, or
responded to by any station.
This address is intended for test and maintenance purposes, and to provide buffer
time: for example, if a null address appears in a group call, no station will respond in
the associated timeslot.
Inlink Address
The inlink address, ?@?, is used to instruct all the stations participating in an already
established link to accept and act upon the information sent with the inlink address.
For example, any station can use the inlink address to send an AMD message that all
the linked stations would present to their user.
The inlink address is recognized only after a link is established between two or more
stations.
Normally, a radio operating in the ALE mode receives and transmits only in its
currently selected net. However, there are operational scenarios in which it is
beneficial to enable radios to use the ALE functions while still being aware of what is
going on in additional nets (for example, firefighters and paramedics must often
respond to the same emergency), and be able of answering a call in another net. For
this purpose, MICOM 2 radios offer the MultiNet feature.
When the MultiNet feature is enabled, a MICOM 2 radio can operate on multiple
nets (up to 20). The operating characteristics then change as follows:
• Channels: each net has a group of assigned (receiving and associated
transmitting) frequencies. The radio scans the channels in one net after the
other, until all the nets have been scanned.
• Station addresses (the self-address and the net address used when responding to
calls): the radio responds according to the self-address assigned to the station in
its currently selected net (for a total of up to 20 self-addresses).
• Sounding: each radio sends soundings only within the currently selected net.
Each radio scans all the channels in the currently selected net, one by one.
Sounding is started 10 minutes after the unit is switched on. The sounding
group interval is determined according to the programmed Sounding Auto
Time.
During operation, the MICOM radio scans all the frequencies included in the defined
nets:
• When the radio receives a call, it responds with the self-address that is
programmed in the radio for that net.
• When initiating a call, you select the net you want to transmit to, and then select
an address (a specific station, or any other type of address you wish to use). The
radio then looks up the frequencies that are associated with the station you call
and uses only those frequencies to call that station.
• LQA exchanges and sounding use only frequencies associated with the
currently selected net.
Note that the time needed to scan multiple nets may be rather long, even when using
the rather fast 5 channels/second scan rate. Moreover, the duration of a call set up
request must also be long enough to ensure that your call reaches all the relevant
nets. You can use the MaxScanCh parameter (an ALE programming option) to
change the duration: the default, when AUTO is selected, is about 7 seconds;
however you can select a different value, in the range of 1 to 59 seconds. Make sure
to use the minimum value that ensures all the nets will hear your call set up request,
because long durations are very disruptive.
The ALE enables you to create, send or receive alphanumeric messages (“paging”
messages) in accordance with the AMD (Automatic Display Message) definition in
Federal Standard FS-1045.
The messages are displayed on the receiving station LCD display, and can be up to
90 characters long. Messages can be added to any type of call, whether individual,
group, net, AllCall, AnyCall, bidirectional handshake, etc. You can create up to 12
messages, and can edit or erase any of the messages at any time.
Using the Caller Stack
The caller stack is an internal memory that stores a list of unanswered calls. Each
stack entry contains the self address of the calling station and a message (AMD) if
any was sent. You can view the list, return a call and view any message sent with any
call. The stack can contain up to 10 calls. The radio records an address in the stack
only once even if the same caller makes repeated unanswered calls. However, if the
same caller sent calls with different messages, all such calls will be saved in the
stack. Each stack entry is referred to as a Page.
The appearance of the word STAK next to one of the function buttons of the LCD
display indicates that there is at least one call in the stack. The STAK indicator is
automatically turned off when all pages in the stack have been erased.
The stack is arranged in FIFO order, that is, the first address that enters the stack is
also the first that you see on the display. If the stack is full and a new call is received,
the oldest call in the stack is automatically erased.
For convenience, addresses appearing in the stack can be easily added to the ALE
address directory.
Quick Call
During a call, the radio saves the latest destination information as the quick call
information. When the user presses the PTT of the microphone or handset twice in
rapid sequence, the radio automatically directs the call to that address.
In the ALE mode, channel information is also retained and used for quick calls.
Using ALE Functions in the Channel Mode
When the ALE mode is enabled, your radio can receive and transmit ALE calls even
when you are using the Channel mode. For this purpose, the CALL (F1) key is
displayed even in the Channel mode.
The only restriction is that in the Channel mode, MICOM 2 uses only the ALE
parameters of net 1. Therefore, if net 1 is not programmed, no ALE functionality is
available in the Channel mode, even when the ALE mode is enabled.
To use the ALE mode, first it must be enabled as explained below.
Enabling the ALE Mode
➤ To enter the ALE mode:
1. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
If you see SCAN next to F3, first
enable the ALE functionality using
PROG>RAD>OPTS>ALE.
Note
2. Press ALE (F3).
The last active net flashes in the display.
3. To use the displayed net, press ENTER.
To select another net:
• Press the UP/DOWN keys until you reach the required number.
or
• Use the keypad to enter the desired net number.
The new net number blinks, indicating that the
selection has not yet been confirmed.
4. Press ENTER to confirm your choice. The radio
then starts scanning the channels in the selected net
(the changing channel number appears to the right
of the net number).
MOTOROLA
MENU
CHAN FREQ ALE BITs
MOTOROLA
ALE
NET 7
MOTOROLA
ALE
NET 1
MOTOROLA
ALE
NET 1 1
CALL LQA MON
ALE and Rx Only or Tx Only Channels
The radio will prevent users from performing calls on Rx only or Tx only channels.
This is true even when operating in the Channel mode: when selecting a Rx Only or
Tx Only channel, the ALE option is disabled (the CALL (F1) key is not displayed
when such a channel is selected).
ALE Programming
ALE supports many features, including:
• Various type of calls
• Up to 20 nets, each with its own set of members and associated frequencies
All the ALE features you can use on your radio can be programmed: to program or
modify features, you can use the front panel of the radio, as described in the ALE Programming section.
Some of the ALE features can also be preprogrammed using the RSS, but the RSS
does not support most of the new ALE features per MIL-STD-188-141B.
ALE Mode Options
Figure 6 shows the operator options available in the ALE mode.
The information appearing in this section updates the ALE
operating instructions presented in previous publications.
Note
The MICOM 2 supports the following types of ALE calls in accordance with
MIL-STD-188-141B:
• Individual call – call directed to a specific station.
• Net call – call directed to a net (a net is a preprogrammed group of stations).
• Group call – call directed to a group of stations.
• AllCall – call directed to all other stations simultaneously (broadcast call); can
also be used as a distress call.
• AnyCall – call directed to all other stations simultaneously, usually used to
detect new stations.
• Wildcard call – call simultaneously addressed to a selected group of stations
within a net, with wildcards used within the address to specify the desired
stations. For efficient use of wildcards, an appropriate station naming plan must
be in place.
• Self call – call using the station’s own address, generally used for test purposes.
• Bidirectional call – request for updating the LQA score with another station or
stations.
• Sounding call – used to build a link quality database. This database stores
ongoing information on the current quality of the various channels programmed
for use by your radio.
All types of calls, except for sounding calls, can also carry messages.
Note
During ALE calls, a link is established between the stations participating in the call.
During the link state, the radio operators have various options, many of them similar
to the options available in the channel mode. For a description of the link options, see
pages 19 to 23.
Therefore, if your radio set supports MIL-STD-188-141B, use only
the ALE operating instructions appearing in this Supplement.
MICOM 2 also supports the MultiNet feature. When this feature is
enabled, it can receive and transmit ALE calls in several different
nets (up to 20). See details on page 12.
When your MICOM 2 receives a call, it displays its type and the source address.
You are also notified when a message is attached: if a
message is received, the name of the calling station is
MOTOROLA
FROM
!ABC
preceded by an exclamation mark.
For any type of call, if the ALERT attribute is programmed to YES, you will hear the
alert tone when a message is received.
➤ Receiving an individual call:
When an individual call (i.e., a call addressed only to
your station) is received, the name of the calling station
MOTOROLA
FROM
ABC
blinks in the display.
If the calling station name is too long and does not fit in the
display, <--> appears next to F1. Press <--> (F1) to enter the
Note
View mode.
➤ Receiving a net call:
MOTOROLA
FROM
NET CALL
When an individual call (i.e., a call addressed only to
your station) is received, the name of the calling station
blinks in the display.
MOTOROLA
FROM
ABC
➤ Receiving an AllCall:
You can program your radio to ignore incoming AllCalls. If the
radio is set to ignore incoming AllCalls, it stops scanning when an
Note
AllCall is received but it does not display, nor lets you hear the
call. At the end of the AllCall, the radio automatically returns to
the scanning mode.
MOTOROLA
ALE
ALLCALL
When an AllCall is received, the display flashes an
AllCall alert that alternates ALLCALL with the calling
station name.
You can program your radio to ignore incoming AnyCalls. If the
radio is set to ignore incoming AnyCalls, it stops scanning when
Note
an AnyCall is received but it does not display, nor lets you hear
the call. At the end of the AnyCall, the radio automatically returns
to the scanning mode.
MOTOROLA
ALE
ANYCALL
When an AnyCall is received, the display flashes an
AllCall alert that alternates ANYCALL with the calling
station name.
MOTOROLA
FROM
ABC
➤ Receiving a sounding call:
When the radio is in the ALE mode and it receives a
sounding call from another station, the calling station
name appears in the display, preceded by the letter S to
identify that the call is a sounding call.
MOTOROLA
S ABCDE
Within a few seconds, the radio automatically returns to
the mode used before the call was received.
➤ Receiving a bidirectional handshake call:
When the radio receives a bidirectional handshake call from another station, your
radio responds automatically, without your intervention. Within a few seconds,
the radio automatically returns to the mode used before the call was received.
If the bidirectional handshake includes a message, the calling station name and
the received message are stored in the stack, and the STAK (F3) function key
appears.
➤ To answer an incoming call:
Press any key (including PTT, but not ESC) to accept
the call. The calling station name stops blinking, and is
displayed steadily. The alert tone is no longer heard. The
MOTOROLA
FROM
ABC
CALL LQA MON
radio is now in the link state with the calling station.
When an AllCall is received, no link is actually established but
you can hear the calling station.
If the received call includes a message, an exclamation
mark precedes the station name, and the name is
followed by a colon and the message.
If the calling station name and message are too long and
do not fit in the display, press <-> (F3) to enter the View
mode, where you can scroll right and left to display the
MOTOROLA
FROM
!ABC:PACK
CALL LQA MON
MOTOROLA
FROM
!ABC:PACK
CALL LQA <--> MONs
whole message.
➤ To display LQA for the received call:
Press LQA (F2). You will see the channel in use, and its LQA score.
Link State
After the radio successfully receives or transmits a call, it is in the link state.
If the call was received from another radio, the display
includes the word FROM in the first line, as well as the
name of the station which initiated the call (if a message has
MOTOROLA
FROM
ABC
CALL LQA MON
been received, it is also displayed).
If the call was initiated by your radio, the display includes
the word LINK in the first line, as well as the destination
address.
MOTOROLA
LINK
1234
CALL PAGE MONs
Link State Options
While in the link state, you can operate the functions described below using the
function keys.
To scroll to the desired screen, press MORE.
The change of link options is temporary. When you exit the link
state for the current call, all the changed parameters will be lost.
Note
<-> (F1) activates the View mode, where you can view the entire station
address (when over 11 characters), as well as received messages, if
any (when over 11 characters).
PAGE (F2) enables you to select a message to be sent to the station you are
linked to. After a message is selected, you can edit it.
The PAGE function is not available when receiving an AllCall.
LQA (F3)displays the channel on which the link was established, and the
LQA score of the current link.
• If the name of the station you are linked to is not in your
directory, this function will not be available.
• The LQA (F3) key is displayed only if you established the
Notes
link in the ALE mode (in the Channel mode, this function is
not available, because the call is received/transmitted on the
current channel).
MON (F4)turns on and off monitoring by means of the speaker.
RPL
(MORE, F1)
Notes
BAND
(MORE, F2)
SQ
(MORE, F3)
DSP
(MORE, F4)
MORE
replaces the currently-used channel with a channel with a better
LQA score. The radio disconnects the link, replaces the channel
being used, and initiates the call once again.
• The RPL function is available only for individual calls, and
only for the call initiator.
• The RPL (F1) key is displayed only if you established the
link in the ALE mode (in the Channel mode this function is
not available, because the call is received/transmitted on the
current channel).
toggles between upper sideband (USB) and lower sideband (LSB).
The sideband change takes places only after the current call is
ended.
toggles the squelch on/off.
accesses the Digital Signal Processing menu, which includes the
following options:
• CLAR (F1) – controls the clarifier (off/lower frequency/higher
frequency).
The caller stack stores information about unanswered calls. The stack entry contains
the self-address of the calling station, and any message sent by the calling station
when it sent the call set up request. The stack can contain up to 10 calls.
The radio records an address in the stack only once, even if the same caller made
several unanswered calls. However, if the same caller sent calls with different
messages, all such calls will be saved in the stack.
If you see the word STAK next to the F3 key, the stack includes at least one call you
never viewed before.
The stack is arranged in FIFO order, that is, the first address that enters the stack is
also the first that you see on the display.
➤ To view the calls in the stack:
1. Press STAK (F3).
The radio displays information on the total number of calls in the stack, and
information on the first call. If the number of characters exceeds the available
space, press <-> (F4) to activate the view mode.
2. Use the UP/DOWN keys to view any additional calls in the stack.
➤ To return a call to a station registered in the stack:
1. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
2. Press STAK (F3).
3. Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll to the required call.
4. Press CALL (F1).
5. Press PAGE (F2) if you want to attach a message when you reply to the
call.
6. Press CHAN (F3) if you want the call to be initiated on a specific channel in
the currently used net.
The CHAN (F3) key is displayed only if the radio is in the ALE
mode.
Note
7. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the call.
After initiating a call to a station, its page in the stack is
automatically deleted, together with all other calls from the same
address.
The radio automatically removes an address from the stack in the following
cases:
• When the operator calls a station registered in the caller stack, all stack
calls containing that address are erased from the stack, regardless of
whether the call was returned from within the stack or during an
individual call.
• The stack can contain up to ten addresses. When the stack is full and a
new address comes in, the new address replaces the oldest address in the
stack.
In addition, you can manually remove an address from the stack as follows:
1. Press STAK (F3).
2. Use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll to the required call.
3. Press ERAS (F2).
4. Press YES (F1) to confirm or, NO (F2) to cancel the deletion.
Disconnecting Calls
When you are in the link state, your radio can communicate with at least one other
ALE station.
➤ To disconnect an incoming call:
Press the ESC key. This disconnects the link and returns
the radio to the mode used before the link was
MOTOROLA
END CALLING
established.
When you disconnect a link, you can instruct the other station(s) to return to the
working mode they were in before they entered the link state. This feature is called
Home Acknowledge, and can be programmed. If Home Acknowledge is enabled:
• In an individual link, each of the stations in the link can transmit the Home
Acknowledgement to instruct the other stations to disconnect the link.
• In a net/AnyCall link, the Home Acknowledgement can only be transmitted by
the radio which initiated the call.
To transmit an ALE call, you must specify the destination. In general, the destination
consists of a net and one or more stations (members of the specified net):
• When the MultiNet function (page 12) is disabled, the destination net is always
the currently selected net (its number is displayed on the LCD while the radio is
scanning). Therefore, if you do not want to select a different net, you can skip
directly to the selection of the destination station(s).
• When the MultiNet function is enabled, first you must always select a net and
then the destination station(s).
To expedite the transmission of an AllCall, you can send a global AllCall by pressing
the P/ESC key for a few seconds.
MICOM-2 stores the last called address, so you can simply press the PTT twice in
rapid sequence (double pressing) to call again that address. This also applies to
AllCall, and therefore after sending AllCall for the first time, you can send it again
by double pressing the PTT.
If you want to monitor the call set up process on the speaker and
be alerted by a beep when the link is set up, turn the monitor on,
➤ To transmit an individual call with MultiNet OFF:
1. Press CALL (F1).
The radio displays the last called address. This may
be a station address, or any other type of address (for
example, net, wildcard, etc.).
2. To select a different station:
Press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll between stations.
or
Use the keypad to enter a station name and then
press SAVE (F1) or ENTER when the required
station name appears.
When scrolling between stations with the UP/DOWN keys, every
key pressing displays destination addresses in the following order:
Note
• The last called address
• The AIICall address (GL ALLCALL, or SL ALLCALL, if you
used it instead of GL ALLCALL)
• The current active net number
• The addresses of the members in the current net
• Other addresses in the directory.
3. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the call.
4. The radio now starts the link set up process. During
this process, you will see TO alternating with the
number of the channel on which the set up request is
being sent (the channel may change, if the called
station does not answer on the first channel(s)).
While the radio is initializing the link,
you can press STOP (F1) or ESC to
5. After the link is established, you will see a LINK
message. Now you may press the PTT and start
talking.
MOTOROLA
LINK
1234
SEND PAGE CHANMONs
If the link with the selected station cannot be set up, you will see
for a few seconds a flashing NO LINK message.
Note
6. To disconnect the link, press the ESC key.
If you want to call again the same station, double-press the PTT to
use the quick-call feature (see page 28).
Note
➤ To transmit an individual call with MultiNet ON:
1. Press CALL (F1).
The radio displays the current net number, flashing.
If you wish to change the currently used net, press
MOTOROLA
ALE
NET# 7
the UP/DOWN keys or enter the net number on the
keypad.
2. Press ENTER to confirm the net number.
MOTOROLA
CALL
3. The radio displays the last called station.
Press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll between
stations, or use the keypad to enter a station name
and then press SAVE (F1) or ENTER when the
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
MOTOROLA
CALL
1009
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
required station name appears.
4. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the call
5. The radio now starts the link set up process. During this process, you will
see TO alternating with the number of the channel the set up request is
being sent (the channel may change, if the called station does not answer on
the first channel(s)).
While the radio is initializing the link, you can press STOP (F1)
or ESC to abort the entire process.
6. After the link is established, you will see a LINK message. Now you may
press the PTT and start talking.
7. To disconnect the link, press the ESC key.
➤ To transmit on a specific channel:
MOTOROLA
1. Initiate a call as explained above (page 25 or 26)
and select the desired station.
2. Press CHAN (F3) to select a specific channel.
The channel with the best LQA score is displayed.
The speaker is unmuted to enable you to check the
CALL
1009
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
MOTOROLA
CALL
CH 3 30%
SEND PAGE BEST MONs
channel quality by listening to it.
If the name of the called station has been edited and the new
station name is not in the directory, no LQA score is displayed.
Note
3. Press BEST (F3) to select the channel with the best LQA score ...
If the name of the called station has been edited and the new
station name is not in the directory, the channel displayed after
Note
pressing BEST (F3) is the first scanned channel of the net.
… or
Press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll to the channel of your choice.
You can use this option to transmit a call to a station operating in
the Channel mode. If the other station is in the Channel mode,
Note
your radio switches to the Channel mode for the duration of the
call, and then returns to the ALE mode after the link to that station
is disconnected.
4. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the call.
5. The radio now starts the link set up process. During this process, you will
see TO alternating with the number of the channel on which the set up
request is being sent (the channel may change, if the called station does not
answer on the first channel(s)).
While the radio is initializing the link, you can press STOP (F1)
or ESC to abort the entire process.
Note
6. After the link is established, you will see a LINK message. Now you may
press the PTT and start talking.
7. To disconnect the link, press the ESC key.
Quick Call
A quick call is a call to the last station you tried to call (regardless of whether the call
was successful or not). In the ALE mode, the channel used for the original call is
reused for the quick call.
The Quick Call feature can be enabled or disabled as part of ALE parameters
programming.
• Quick Call will not transmit a message, even if the last call
contained a message.
• The first time the station is switched to the ALE or Channel
Notes
mode, quick call is not possible as no "most recent" station
data exists.
➤ To send a quick call:
Double-press the PTT of your microphone or handset.
The radio automatically tries to contact the last called station.
During this process, you will see TO alternating with the
number of the channel on which the set up request is
being sent (the channel may change, if the called station
does not answer on the first channel(s)).
While the radio is initializing the link,
you can press STOP (F1) or ESC to
abort the entire process.
The Autodial feature lets you use a single digit to call a preprogrammed address.
There are ten programmable Autodial addresses, where each can include a message.
See Auto Dial Parameters on page 61 for details on programming the Autodial list.
➤ To use Autodial to send a call:
MOTOROLA
CALL
1. Press # on the keypad.
SELECT#_
If you do not select an auto-address within a few seconds, the
display automatically reverts to the previous state.
Note
2. Press the desired preprogrammed Autodial number
(0 to 9).
The programmed address is immediately displayed;
MOTOROLA
CALL
1009
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
if a message is preprogrammed, an exclamation sign
will appear before the station name.
Press PAGE (F2) if you want to attach a message to
the call or to replace/edit a preprogrammed attached
message. See page 30.
If the Autodial number you enter is not programmed, the message
NOT PROG will be displayed.
Note
3. Press CHAN (F3) if you want the call to be initiated on a specific channel.
See page 30.
4. Press ENTER or SEND (F1) to start the call.
5. The radio now starts the link set up process. During this process, you will
see TO alternating with the number of the channel on which the set up
request is being sent (the channel may change, if the called station does not
answer on the first channel(s)).
While the radio is initializing the link, you can press STOP (F1)
or ESC to abort the entire process.
6. After the link is established, you will see a LINK message. Now you may
press the PTT and start talking.
7. To disconnect the link, press the ESC key.
Sending Messages
You can send messages (page) together with the initial call (before the link is set up),
and also whenever necessary while the link is already set up (that is, when your
station is in a link with the destination station).
In the link state, if you are making an individual call, both the receiving and the
calling station can send messages to the other station. This is also true for net calls
and group calls.
➤ To transmit an individual call with a message:
MOTOROLA
1. Initiate a call as explained above (page 25 or 26)
and select the desired station.
2. Press PAGE (F2) to add a message. The last sent
message is displayed.
CALL
1009
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
MOTOROLA
AMD
5AM
SEND EDIT CHAN MONs
3. You may now select a different (stored) message or edit this message:
MOTOROLA
• Press the UP/DOWN keys to scroll to the
required message.
or
• To edit the message, press EDIT (F2) and use
the keypad to enter a new message.
4. Press SAVE (F1) when the message is ready.
AMD11
11 AMD MESS
SEND EDIT CHAN <->s
MOTOROLA
AMD
5AM
SAVE <-- --> CLR
MOTOROLA
CALL
5. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the call.
1009
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
6. Proceed with the call as explained above (page 25 or 26).
If this function key is not displayed, you
cannot send a message in the present
mode.
Note
2. Select or edit the desired message as explained on
page 29.
3. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to send the message.
4. The radio now starts the link set up process for this
message (this process is similar to the process used
to set up the link for this call). During this process,
you will see TO alternating with the number of the
channel being used.
• While the radio is initializing the
link, you can press STOP (F1) or
ESC to abort the entire process.
Note
• If the link needed to send the
message to the selected station
cannot be set up, you will see for a
few seconds a flashing NO LINK
message.
In addition to calls to individual stations described on the pages 24 to 30, additional
types of calls can be used to help you call multiple stations (see list on page 16).
A properly designed address assignment plan is needed to take
advantage of the special ALE calling modes.
Note
The special call types are reached under a special submenu, designated MULT (see
Figure 6 for its organization).
➤ To select a special call type:
1. Press CALL (F1).
The radio displays the last called address. This may
be a station address, or any other type of address (for
MOTOROLA
CALL
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
example, AllCall, net, wildcard, etc.).
MOTOROLA
CALL
2. Press MORE once.
3. Press MULT (F1) to display the first page of special
calls. If the desired call type is located on this page,
press the corresponding function key to select it.
1001
MULT PAGE CHAN MONs
MOTOROLA
CALL
ALL NET GRP ANYs
4. If necessary, press MORE again to display the next
page.
MOTOROLA
CALL
WILD SELF GRP ANYs
Note
Pressing MORE again return you to
the first page of special calls: do not
use the ESC key, as it cancels the
MULT option.
5. Go to the page listed below for detailed instructions.
Option Capabilities See Page …
ALL
AllCall – call directed to all the other stations
33
simultaneously; usually used as a distress call.
NET
Net call – call directed to a net (a net is a preprogrammed
Group call – call directed to a group of individually selected
38
stations. Groups can be preprogrammed, but you can also
select the stations to be called and save the selection for
reuse. Up to five groups can be defined.
ANY
AnyCall – call directed to all the other stations
41
simultaneously, usually used to detect new stations.
WILD
Wildcard call – call simultaneously addressed to a selected
44
group of stations within a net, with wildcards used within
the address to specify the desired stations. Wildcard calls
use the special ALE addressing modes. If you are not
familiar with these modes, you should review pages 7 to 11.
SELF
Self call – call using the station’s own address, generally
46
used for test purposes.
Transmitting AIICalls
An AllCall is a message which your radio uses to establish a connection with all the
other stations simultaneously, and is typically used to broadcast a message or send a
distress call. An AllCall can also include a message.
In addition to this type of AllCall (referred to as a global (GL) AllCall), it is also
possible to use selective (SL)AllCall: this is a simultaneous call addressed only to all
the stations whose names (addresses) end with a character you specify.
If so required, you can set your radio so that it cannot send
AIICalls.
Note
You cannot select the channel on which an outgoing AllCall will be sent: outgoing
AIICalls are sent on the AllCall channel defined for the currently selected net, or on
the best scanned channel of the net.
When radios in other nets have their MultiNet feature enabled,
AIICalls may also reach these radios. See details on page 11.
Note
There are two ways to send a global AllCall: using the ESC key or using the CALL
function. A selective AllCall can be sent only using the CALL function.
Before starting, select the net you want to use as explained on page 24. However,
when MultiNet is enabled, you will be prompted for a net number as soon as you
start a call.
• You can program nets using the front panel, or the RSS.
• The radio must be programmed as a MASTER radio in the
Note
net (an ALE Programming option) in order to be able to
transmit net calls.
➤ To transmit a net call:
1. Press CALL (F1).
The radio displays the last called address.
If you see the net you want, skip directly to Step 5
MOTOROLA
CALL
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
below, otherwise continue as explained below.
MOTOROLA
CALL
2. Select the NET option as explained on page 32.
NET 1
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
3. Press PAGE (F2) if you want to attach a message to the call.
4. Press CHAN (F3) if you want to initiate the call on a specific channel.
5. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the call.
The radio now starts the link set up process. During this process, you will see
TO alternating with the number of the channel on which the set up request is
being sent.
While the radio is initializing the link, you can press STOP (F1)
or ESC to abort the entire process.
Note
When a net call is transmitted, each member in the
net responds to the call and the initiator of the call
MOTOROLA
LINK
1111
receives an indication of the response on the display.
6. After links have been established, you can start
talking.
Group calls let you call several individual stations in your net (at least 2) at once.
Thus, you can use a group call to communicate with a few select stations, while other
stations can still communicate at will, using other channels available to your net.
You can call up to 5 stations in a group call. The only restriction is that the total
length of all the addresses cannot exceed 12 ALE words (36 characters). If the
maximum allowed length is exceeded, you get a BUFF FULL error.
• If you need to check beforehand the length, remember that as
explained on page 6, each ALE word must include 3
characters. Therefore, when an address is not an exact
multiple of 3, stuffing symbols are automatically added in the
Note
last positions.
• ALE addresses are categorized in accordance with their
leading ALE word (that is, their first three characters: if the
address is short and has only one or two characters, stuffing
symbols @ are added). When assembling a group you must
also take into consideration that the maximum number of
different address categories (as identified by their leading
word) in one group is 5. If more are included, then when you
try to send the call you will see UFA WRONG. In this case,
remove addresses to make the group more homogenous.
To make a group call, first you must specify the stations to be included in the group.
The addresses of the stations you include in the group can be saved as a group; the
radio can store up to 4 different groups. If a group including the desired stations is
already programmed, you can directly initiate the call to the desired group.
Before starting, you may want to select a different net to use: see
instructions on page 24.
Note
When MultiNet is enabled, you will be prompted for a net number
as soon as you press CALL (F1) to start a call.
If you see the group you want, skip directly to Step 6
MOTOROLA
CALL
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
below, otherwise continue as explained below.
2. Select the GRP option as explained on page 32.
3. The first group displayed is always group 1. If this is the group you want,
skip directly to Step 6 below, otherwise press the UP or DOWN arrows until
you see the desired group.
4. Press PAGE (F2) if you want to attach a message to the group call.
5. Press CHAN (F3) if you want to initiate the call on a specific channel.
6. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the call.
• If the selected group does not include at least 2 stations, your
request is rejected and you will see for a few seconds AT LEAST 2.
Note
• If the addresses in the group have more than 5 different
leading words, your request is rejected and you will see for a
few seconds UFA WRONG.
The radio now starts the link set up process. During this process, you will see
TO alternating with the number of the channel on which the set up request is
being sent.
While the radio is initializing the link, you can press STOP (F1)
or ESC to abort the entire process.
Note
When a net call is transmitted, each member in the
group responds to the call and the initiator of the call
MOTOROLA
LINK
1111
receives an indication of the response on the display.
7. After links have been established, you can start talking.
1. Press CALL (F1) and select the GRP option, as you do to start a group call
(page 38).
2. The first group displayed is always group 1. If this
is the group you want, skip directly to Step 3 below,
otherwise press the UP or DOWN arrows until you
MOTOROLA
CALL
GRP 1
SEND PAGE CHAN SELs
see the desired group.
3. To select the stations you want in this group, press SEL (F4).
The following example explains how to build a new group, but you
can use the same procedures to change an existing group.
Note
4. After pressing SEL (F4), you will see the DIR
screen. Therefore, you can select stations from the
addresses already stored in the directory, or type
MOTOROLA
DIR
1005
ADD PAGE CHAN OKs
new addresses using the keypad.
To select an address from these already in the directory:
• Use the UP and DOWN arrows to display the desired directory entry,
and then press ADD (F1).
The label above the selected entry changes to
ADDED, to indicate that it is now included in
the group.
Now you can also have the option (ERAS (F1))
MOTOROLA
ADDED
1007
ADD ERAS CHAN OKs
to delete the entry from the group.
If adding the station would cause the
total length of the station addresses in
Note
the group to exceed 12 ALE words, then
after pressing ADD (F1) you will see
BUFFFULL and the process stops.
As you scroll through the directory, you will
see DIR for stations that can be added, and
ADDED for those already added. If the station
you want to add to the group is not in the
directory:
!" Enter the new station using the keypad. If
MOTOROLA
DIR
BU_
SAVE <-- --> CLR
you make a mistake, scroll to the desired
position using <-- (F2) and/or --> (F3), or
clear (CLR (F4)) the whole entry and start
again.
!" When ready, press SAVE (F1) to store the
new station in the directory.
Now you can add it to the group by pressing
MOTOROLA
DIR
BUD
ADD <-- --> OK
ADD (F1).
Transmitting AnyCalls
An AnyCall is a general broadcast which your radio uses to simultaneously establish
links with other stations. An AnyCall can also include a message.
If so required, you can set your radio so that it cannot send
AnyCalls.
Note
AnyCall is somewhat similar to AllCall, except that it requests responses from the
other stations and therefore it can be used to detect new stations. Another difference
is that you can also select the channel on which the AnyCall will be transmitted
(alternatively, you can let the radio select automatically the channel).
When radios in other nets have their MultiNet feature enabled,
AnyCalls may also reach these radios. See details on page 11.
Note
You can send three types of AnyCalls (see also description of addressing modes on
pages 6 to 11):
• General: the address sent by your radio is @@?. This is a simultaneous call
addressed to all the stations.
• Selective: you specify the last character of the address. This is a simultaneous
call addressed only to the stations whose names (addresses) end with a character
you specify.
• Double selective: similar to selective, except that you specify the last two
characters of the address.
To make an AnyCall, first you must select the address to be used for the call.
MICOM-2 will wait for responses for a certain time before entering the link state
with all the stations that responded within this interval (the maximum number of
stations that are accepted in an AnyCall is 16).
Before starting, you may want to select a different net to use: see
instructions on page 24.
Note
When MultiNet is enabled, you will be prompted for a net number
as soon as you press CALL (F1) to start a call.
➤ To transmit an AnyCall:
1. Press CALL (F1).
The radio displays the last called address.
If you see the address you want (that is, you want to
repeat the last AnyCall), skip directly to Step 10
MOTOROLA
CALL
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
below, otherwise continue as explained below.
MOTOROLA
CALL
2. Press MORE once.
3. Press MULT (F1) to display the first page of special
calls.
1001
MULT PAGE CHAN MONs
MOTOROLA
CALL
ALL NET GRP ANYs
MOTOROLA
CALL
4. Press ANY (F4).
ANY
SEND PAGE CHAN SELs
MOTOROLA
ALL
5. Press SEL (F4).
ENDING:_
? PAGE CHAN MONs
If you try to send (SEND (F1)) the call without first selecting an
address, your attempt is rejected and you see for a few seconds
• To send a double-selective AnyCall, enter two
characters.
ENDING:_
? PAGE CHAN CLR
MOTOROLA
ALL
ENDING:1_
? <-- CHAN CLR
MOTOROLA
ALL
ENDING:59
? <-- CHAN CLR
7. Confirm your selection by pressing ENTER (see below examples for the 3
types of addresses).
MOTOROLA
CALL
@@
ANY
SEND PAGE CHAN SELs
?
MOTOROLA
CALL
@@
ANY
SEND PAGE CHAN SELs
2
MOTOROLA
CALL
@
ANY
SEND PAGE CHAN SELs
59
8. Press PAGE (F2) if you want to attach a message to the call.
9. Press CHAN (F3) if you want to initiate the call on a specific channel.
Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the call. The radio now starts the
AnyCall process. During this process, you will see TO alternating with the
number of the channel on which the request is being sent.
You can press STOP (F1) or ESC to abort the entire process.
Note
When an AnyCall is transmitted, the initiator of the
call receives an indication of each station answering
the call (its address flashes in the display, until
MOTOROLA
LINK
1111
replaced by the next answering station).
10. After a programmed interval (or after 16 stations
answer, whichever comes first), the link is
established. Now you can start talking.
Wildcard calls, that is, calls in which the destination address includes the wildcard
character ?, let you to simultaneously address multiple stations with a single address:
• Any station receiving an address with wildcards stops scanning and checks the
address length: if the number of characters in the received address is different
from the number of characters in its own self-address, the station ignores the
call.
• If the received address matches the length, a receiving station checks the
significant positions in the received address against its own. For example, the
stations JOHN and JOIN will both accept a call with the address JO?N.
• Each station accepting the call answers the calling station in a pseudo-random
slot.
MICOM-2 will wait for responses for a certain time before entering the link state
with all the stations that responded within this interval (the maximum number of
stations that are accepted in a wildcard call is 16). Therefore, with the wildcard
option, the link set up process takes more time, because the radio waits longer to get
responses (it cannot “guess” the number of stations that will answer).
Before continuing, you may wish to review pages 7 to 11, which present details on
ALE addressing (including the use of wildcards in addresses).
Before starting, you may want to select a different net to use: see
instructions on page 24.
Note
When MultiNet is enabled, you will be prompted for a net number
as soon as you press CALL (F1) to start a call.
➤ To transmit a wildcard call:
1. Press CALL (F1).
The radio displays the last called address.
If you see the address you want (that is, you want to
repeat the last wildcard call), skip directly to Step 11
MOTOROLA
CALL
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
below, otherwise continue as explained below.
MOTOROLA
CALL
2. Press MORE once.
3. Press MULT (F1) to display the first page of special
calls.
12. After a delay, you will see LINK with the wildcard
address flashing.
13. Confirm the link set up by pressing ENTER or the
PTT. The address stops flashing, and you can start
talking.
14. To end the call, press ESC.
LINK
?135?
SEND PAGE LQA MONs
MOTOROLA
LINK
?135?
SEND PAGE LQA MONs
MOTOROLA
END CALLING
Transmitting a Self Call
The self-call is a test call addressed to your own address within the currently selected
net. Its purpose is to check that your radio set is OK and can transmit calls (to check
reception, you can simply listen to other radio sets).
When you send the self-call, the radio starts sending calls to its own address,
successively, on each channel in the current net. After going through all the channels,
the call process stops. No other response is expected.
You can also include the self address in a group call.
Note
➤ To send a self-call:
MOTOROLA
1. Press CALL (F1).
The radio displays the last called address.
CALL
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN MONs
MOTOROLA
CALL
2. Press MORE once.
3. Press MULT (F1) to display the first page of special
calls.
6. You may select now a specific channel to perform
the call, by pressing CHAN (F1). See details on
page 27.
1007
SEND PAGE CHAN SELs
MOTOROLA
CALL
CH 3 30%
SEND PAGE BEST SELs
7. When ready, press SEND (F1) to start transmitting.
The display alternates between your self-address
and the channel used for the call is sent. If you did
not select a specific channel, the channel number
MOTOROLA
TO
1007
STOP PAGECHANSELs
changes as the radio sends the call on each channel
assigned to the selected net.
After all the channels have been used, the call
automatically stops.
You can press STOP (F1) at any time to end the call
MOTOROLA
CH 3
1007
STOP PAGECHANSELs
sooner.
Bidirectional Handshake
The bidirectional handshake is used to exchange LQA scores with other stations
without establishing a link.
The MICOM-2 can also be programmed to automatically initiate
the call to the station after finishing the bidirectional handshake
Note
(using the BDLK parameter reached under the ALE programming
options).
A bidirectional handshake can be carried out with a single station or with all stations
in the net. It can be carried out either on a single channel, or on all the net channels.
When required, a message can also be added to the procedure.
After a bidirectional handshake with a single station, the LQA matrices of both
radios are updated. The operator can then initiate a call to that station and obtain the
best channel automatically.
When the bidirectional handshake procedure is performed with a net, all the stations
in the net update their LQA tables.
MICOM-2 will wait for responses for a certain time before entering the link state
with all the stations that responded within this interval (the maximum number of
stations that are accepted in a bidirectional handshake is 16).
Before starting, you may want to select a different net to use: see
instructions on page 24.
Note
When MultiNet is enabled, you will be prompted for a net number
as soon as you press CALL (F1) to start a call.
➤ To execute a bidirectional handshake with an individual station:
MOTOROLA
LQA
1. Press LQA (F2) to enter the LQA menu.
2. Press BIDR (F1).
The last called address is displayed. If this is the
address you want, skip directly to Step 6 below.
BDIR SOND CHANSELs
MOTOROLA
BIDR
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN SELs
3. To select a different address, use the UP/DOWN keys to scroll to the
required address in the directory, and then press ENTER to confirm your
selection.
or
If the station you want to add to the group is not in
the directory:
• Enter the new station using the keypad. If you
make a mistake, scroll to the desired position
using <-- (F2) and/or --> (F3), or clear (CLR
MOTOROLA
BDIR
BU_
SAVE <-- --> CLR
(F4)) the whole entry and start again.
MOTOROLA
• When ready, press SAVE (F1) to store the new
station in the directory.
DIR
BUD
SEND PAGE CHAN OK s
4. Press PAGE (F2) if you wish to attach a message to the bidirectional
handshake process. After confirming the message, exclamation mark
precedes the name of the called station, indicating that a message has been
attached.
5. Press CHAN (F3) if you wish to execute a bidirectional handshake process
on a specific channel.
6. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER in order to initiate the bidirectional handshake
process. During this process, you will see TO alternating with the number of
the channel on which the set up request is being sent.
During the bidirectional handshake process, you can press STOP
(F1) or ESC to abort the entire process.
Note
➤ To execute a bidirectional handshake with a net:
MOTOROLA
LQA
1. Press LQA (F2) to enter the LQA menu.
2. Press BIDR (F1).
The last called address is displayed. If this is the net
you want, skip directly to Step 8 below.
BDIR SOND CHAN OK s
MOTOROLA
BDIR
1001
SEND PAGE CHAN OK s
MOTOROLA
BDIR
3. Press MORE.
1001
MULT PAGE CHAN OK s
MOTOROLA
BDIR
4. Press MULT (F1).
NET 1
SEND PAGE CHAN OK s
MOTOROLA
BDIR
5. Press NET (F1).
NET PAGE CHAN OK s
You cannot change the net number at this stage – the bidirectional
handshake is always performed on the currently selected net. To
Note
change the net, see page 24.
6. Press PAGE (F2) if you want to attach a message to the handshake.
7. Press CHAN (F3) if you want to initiate the handshake on a specific
channel.
8. Press SEND (F1) or ENTER to initiate the handshake. During this process,
you will see TO alternating with the number of the channel on which the
handshake is being sent.
While the radio is initializing the handshake, you can press STOP
(F1) or ESC to abort the entire process.
Sounding is used to test the quality of the channels and propagation paths of all
channels in the net.
The sounding signal is normally repeated automatically, at regular intervals. A
complete round of sounding messages, or "sounding cycle" can be programmed to
30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes, or can be set to OFF.
Sounding can also be initiated manually whenever necessary, even if automatic
sounding is enabled.
➤ To manually initiate sounding:
MOTOROLA
LQA
1. Press LQA (F2) to enter the LQA menu.
BDIR SOND CHANSELs
MOTOROLA
SOND
2. Press SOND (F2).
SOUND OFF
ON OFF CHAN OK s
3. Press ON (F1) to start manual sounding, or OFF (F2) to stop an ongoing
sounding process.
• The radio automatically returns to ALE mode when sounding
is stopped.
• When the radio transmits a sounding signal, the Tx
When the inlink function is enabled (see instructions in the
ALE Options Configuration section starting on page 59), the
stations participating in a call are automatically notified by a
DISC message whenever another participant leaves
MOTOROLA
DISC
1001
RCLV PAGE LQA MONs
(disconnects from) the call.
The link is then automatically disconnected when only one station is left (that is, after
all the other participants disconnected).
The inlink function is available in any type of call that involves the setting up of a
link using bidirectional handshaking. Therefore, you can use it in individual calls,
group calls, net calls, etc., but not in AllCalls and self calls.
For the inlink function to operate correctly, it must be enabled on
all the stations.
Note
Do not enable the inlink function when communicating with a
radio that does not support the full ALE capabilities in
accordance with MIL-STD-188-141B.
To avoid disconnecting the link too soon as a result of
inactivity (that is, after the PTT time-out interval (PTOT)
programmed under the ALE Options Configuration section),
MOTOROLA
LINK
1001
RCLV FREQ DIR TOTs
each participant can request other stations to wait beyond the
PTOT interval (up to 10 minutes more) before automatic
disconnection occurs.
This option (TOT – time-out interval) is displayed over the F4 key after the link is set
up: to send a request for the other stations to wait more time, press the TOT (F4) key.
This section provides concise instructions for using the ALE Programming mode.
This mode, reached under the PROG menu (see Figure 4 and Figure 5) is used to
configure the parameters needed by the ALE function. The ALE parameters are
identified in Figure 5.
The Programming mode is accessible only if the radio is not
locked.
Note
After locating the required ALE parameter in the Programming menu, you can
change it by pressing the function key next to the parameter name, and then press the
UP/DOWN keys to scroll or set parameters.
➤ To enter the ALE Programming mode:
MOTOROLA
1. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
2. Press MORE to scroll to the second Menu screen.
3. Press PROG (F2).
4. Press ALE (F2) to enter the ALE Programming
mode.
5. Press MORE as required to access additional ALE
programming parameters.
In the ALE Programming mode, you can program the following features (see also
Figure 5).
Description See Page …
• NET
Net parameters: station names, options, members
and scanned channels.
• RCV
Edit the list of stations not appearing in the
directory from which calls have been received.
This item is displayed only after such calls have
been received, and therefore will not appear when
the MICOM-2 is just turned on.
Directory: configuration of the ALE address list. 58
Messages: preparation of AMD messages to be
sent with ALE calls.
Note
• OPT
• AUTO
• STOR
Important
Options: configuration of the various ALE options,
such as PTT timeout, external alarm, and so on.
Autodial parameters: shortcuts for ALE calls to
frequently called stations.
Store the changes made in the ALE programming
session.
• The ESC key is used to cancel a change you have made, if not yet
confirmed. If you have already saved changes, the ESC key will
only return to a previous screen of the ALE Programming menu.
• When you end ALE programming, you must store the parameters
you defined.
If you press the MENU key to exit the programming mode
without first saving your changes, you will be prompted to store
the ALE configuration changes. Press YES to store the
configuration. If you press NO, the configuration will revert to
the previous configuration, and any changes made in the current
ALE programming session will be ignored.
ment to Owner’s Guide
58
You can also edit, or prepare a
new message, on-line.
59
61
61
Programming Nets
When programming a net, you can set the net names, define the net members, add
channels, configure various options, copy parameters from a defined net or erase an
entire net.
Net Programming Overview
The net programming mode enables you to view and edit the configuration of each
net.
It is not allowed to use a name already used as a self-address,
nor an address already appearing in the address directory.
• SELF: Define or edit your self address (the identification of
your station, to be used by other stations within the same net).
It is not allowed to use a name already used as a net address,
nor an address already appearing in the address directory.
A net name or self address can contain up to 15 characters. Valid
characters are the letters A to Z and the numerals 0 to 9.
Add or erase members (station addresses) from the list of net
members. This list defines which stations can participate in a net call
(a net can have up to 16 addresses).
The MEMB menu also enables you to sort the list of members: this
determines the order in which members respond to a net call. You
can arrange the order of the list of members manually, or instruct the
radio to arrange them in alphanumeric order.
A member name can contain up to 15 characters. Valid characters
are the letters A to Z and the numerals 0 to 9. It is not allowed to
define a name already used as a net address, nor an address already
appearing in the address directory. New member names will
automatically be added to the directory list (unless the directory is
full).
Add or remove channels to the list of scanned channels in a net, and
to define the channel on which AllCalls are to be transmitted (the
AllCall channel (ALLC)).
• Each net can contain up to 100 scanned channels.
• All nets combined can contain up to 100 scanned
Note
channels. If you exceed this number, the message
OVER 100 CH is displayed for one second, and
then the display returns to the previous menu.
• If you enter a channel which is not programmed, a
NOT PROG message is displayed for a second, and
the display returns to the previous menu.
Configure net options, including: sounding, silent network, LQA
request, scan rate, home acknowledgment, monitor acknowledgment,
occupancy detection, master/slave definitions, AllCall options and
tune time.
• GET
Copy all parameters from one network to another. This function is
useful if you are defining a new network and wish to base most of its
parameters on an existing network, for instance if you need to use
different frequencies/channels for day and night communication, but
all other net information (such as stations and names) is identical.
• ERAS
Erase an entire network from the ALE data base.
After preparing a set of parameters, your entries are checked and any errors are
reported. If you do not correct the detected errors, MICOM-2 will offer to discard the
new set of parameters.
Default Values
Unless you define different values, each net uses the following factory-defaults:
• Net Name
• Self Address
• AllCall
• AllCall Channel
• Tune Time
• Silent
• Home Acknowledgment
• Monitor Acknowledgment
• Master/Slave
• LQA Request
• Sounding
• Occupancy Check
• Scanned Channels
No default defined
No default defined
Send and receive enabled
No default defined
No tune time
No
Yes
No
Master
Yes
Manual
No
No default defined.
When programming a new network or other ALE parameters, you do not need to
define all parameters – change only those for which the default values are not
suitable.
Use this menu to configure net options. The following sections explain the purpose
of the net options. For detailed instructions, refer to Part II of this manual.
• SOND
• SLNT
• LQAR
• SCN
• HACK
• MACK
• OCUP
• M/S
• ALLC
Sounding Parameters: define the interval (in minutes) at which
automatic sounding is performed (30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes), or
define sounding as a manual function. See Sounding on page 50 for
a detailed explanation on the sounding process.
Silent Mode: select whether the net is in the silent mode, which
means that members in the net can initiate calls but not allowed to
respond to an ALE transmission.
LQA Reports: select whether your radio will ask the called station
for a report on the quality of the communication every time a call is
initiated.
Scan Rate: select the number of channels scanned each second when
the radio is in ALE mode: can be set to 2 or 5 channels per second.
Home Acknowledgment: enable/disable home acknowledgment.
When enabled, the radio transmits an end-of-call indication to the
remote station.
Monitor Acknowledgment: enable/disable monitor
acknowledgment. When enabled, the radio transmits an accept call
indication to the station that initiated the call.
Occupancy Check: enable/disable the occupancy check. The
occupancy check defines whether the radio uses the speech detect
mechanism to determine whether a channel on which a call is about
to be made is occupied. If this option is ON, a call cannot be initiated
on a channel determined to be occupied. This option can be operated
in addition to the ALE signal detection mechanism.
You can select the interval at which occupancy checks are made
(300 to 3000 msec, in 300-msec increments).
Master/Slave: select whether your radio serves as a master or slave
in the current ALE network. Only a master station can initiate a Net
Call.
AIICall Settings: this option determines whether the ALE is able to
receive and/or send AllCalls.
An AIICall is an ALE broadcast transmission. All stations receiving
an AIICall are linked to the sender, even if they do not recognize the
sender’s address. If no AIICall channel is defined, the call will be
made on the best channel in the net.
Tune Time: select the tuning time. Tuning time is the maximum
time the current ALE waits for the called station to tune (this is the
tune-in time of the slowest tuner in the net). The tune time is added
to the calculated response time. Tune time can be 1 to 20 seconds, or
OFF (zero).
Directory Parameters
This DIR option on the ALE Programming menu enables preparing the ALE address
list. This list contains the names of stations to which the radio can address a private
call using the ALE. You can add a new address, and edit an existing address.
A name can contain up to 15 characters. Valid characters are the letters A to Z and
the numerals 0 to 9. You cannot add an address which is identical to the name of a
programmed net, nor an address already used as a self address in a programmed net.
The list can contain up to 100 addresses, and is automatically sorted in ascending
alphanumeric order.
AMD Message Configuration
The AMD option of the ALE Programming menu is used to view, edit, add or erase
messages intended for transmission. The characters you can enter in messages using
the radio keypad are: A to Z, 0 to 9, space, * and #. See message preparation details
on page 30.
Messages programmed using a remote PC with a standard keyboard can contain all
the ASCII characters the range of 20 (hex) to 5F (hex).
The message list can contain up to 12 messages, numbered AMD 0 to AMD 11. Each
message can contain up to 90 characters.
1. If no messages are stored, empty will appear in the
second display line.
2. Only the first 10 messages can be programmed using
the RSS. The 2 additional messages can only be
programmed from the front panel.
This menu enables you to configure the following ALE options:
• PTOT
• EXAL
• ALRT
• TOT
• MLQA
• QCAL
• AADR
PTT Timeout: the time (in minutes) which elapses between the
moment you release the PTT button, until the ALE disconnects the
link. The allowed range is 1 to 10 minutes.
External Alarm: activate/deactivate the radio external alarm when a
call is received.
Alert tone: enable/disable the generation of an alert tone whenever a
link is established.
Accept Link Time-out Time: the radio can be configured to
disconnect the link automatically if neither the PTT, nor any other
key is pressed within 30 seconds from the reception of a call. If
Accept Link TOT is set to NO, the received call is accepted
immediately and automatically.
Minimum LQA Score: determines the minimum acceptable LQA
(Link Quality Analysis) score allowed when trying to establish a link
on a specific channel.
If the minimum score is not achieved when the radio attempts to
establish a link in the ALE mode, the radio will try to establish a link
on the scanned channel with the next best LQA score. At the end of
this process, a link will be established on the scan channel with the
best LQA score. If the call is made on a specific channel, the radio
ignores the minimum LQA score check.
The allowed range of LQA scores is 0 to 100%. When selecting the
minimum LQA score, remember that in accordance with the ALE
standards, the maximum LQA score (assigned for receiving an
optimum sounding is 70%), and the minimum score is 30%. The
score given to a station that did not send any sounding or a station
whose sounding has not been received is also 30%.
Quick Call: enable/disable initiating a call to the last called address by
pressing the MIC PTT button twice in rapid sequence (double pressing).
Automatic address: enable/disable automatically adding the source
addresses of incoming calls to the ALE directory.
If the directory is full, new addresses will not be
added.
MultiNet: enable/disable the scanning of multiple ALE nets. When
enabled, this feature lets the radio communicate with stations in nets
other than the currently selected net.
• MxCH
Maximum Scan Channels: when MultiNet is enabled, the time needed
for scanning all the nets may be rather long. This parameter is used to
adapt the duration of the calling signal to the number of scanned net,
to ensure that communications are not disrupted.
You can use automatic selection, or select a specific value in the
range of 0 to 59 seconds.
• ANY
• WILD
• AMD
AnyCall: enable/disable the sending of AnyCalls.
Wildcard: enable/disable the sending wildcard calls.
Automatic Message Display: enable/disable the sending of AMD
messages.
• ILNK
Inlink: enable/disable the inlink facility, which enables notifying
other call participants when each participant disconnects from the
link. All participants must be programmed to use the same selection
(either YES or NO).
Do not enable the inlink function when communicating with a radio
that does not support the full ALE capabilities in accordance with
MIL-STD-188-141B.
• BDLK
Bidirectional link: enable/disable the automatic setting up of a link on
the best channel after a bidirectional handshake with an individual
station.
The ALE options have the following factory-default values:
When configuring ALE options, you do not need to define all parameters – change
only those for which the factory-default values are not suitable.
Auto Dial Parameters
Auto Dial enables you to set shortcuts for calls to frequently called stations, with or
without automatically attaching messages when a station is called:
• AUTO
Used to configure up to 10 autodial codes, numbered AUTO 0 to
AUTO 9.
• AMD
Used to prepare AMD messages for sending when an autodial
code is used. See message preparation details on page 30.
If a message is attached to the address, an exclamation mark
precedes the address.
Note
Storing ALE Parameters
Before exiting the ALE programming menu, you must store the parameters you have
programmed.
If you press the MENU or ESC key to exit the programming mode
without first saving your changes, you will be prompted to store the
ALE configuration changes. Press YES to store the configuration.
Important
If you press NO, the configuration will revert to the previous
configuration, and any changes made in the ALE programming
session will be ignored.
To help you add new station addresses to the ALE directory of your radio set in a
controlled manner, MICOM-2 has a special ALE address filter. To enable this filter,
enable the Auto Address function on the
PROG>ALE>OPT>AADR
function can also be enabled by means of the RSS).
When enabled, the address filter compares the source address of each call received
by your radio set with the addresses stored in the ALE directory. When the first new
unlisted address is found, it is stored in a special memory stack, and you are notified
that at least one unlisted address has been detected by adding the option RCV (F2)
under
PROG>ALE
, after the
option. When you want to check the addresses
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stored in the stack, you select RCV (F2) and then decide whether to erase an address
or add it to the ALE directory of your radio set.
Up to 20 new addresses can be stored in this stack, which is organized as a FIFO
stack: this means that when a new address, different from all the previously detected
addresses, is received while 20 addresses are already stored, it will replace the oldest
address.
The information on the received addresses is automatically erased when the radio is
turned off; only addresses added to the directory remain in the directory.
➤ To edit the received addresses and add addresses to the ALE directory:
1. Press MENU (F1) and select ALE (F2)
2. When addresses are stored in the new received
addresses stack, you will see the RCV (F2) option.
Press RCV (F2) to display the RCV screen.
3. You will see RCV screen. The screen displays the
last detected unlisted address. Use the UP/DOWN
arrows to display the desired address (the display is
cyclical).
4. When the desired address is displayed, press the key corresponding to the
action to be performed:
• To delete the address from the stack, press ERAS (F2).
• To add the address to the directory, press ADD (F1). The address is
removed from the stack
5. To confirm, press SAVE (F4).
6. Repeat the actions until all the desired addresses are
processed. When done, press ESC to end.
If the stack is now empty, the RCV (F2) option is no longer displayed on the ALE
menu.