Motorola P030 programming manual
RADIO PROGRAMMING 4-1
Section 4
RADIO PROGRAMMING
Introduction
The Alpha Series radios can be programmed using the front panel or using the Customer
Programming Software (CPS).
Programming Your Radio
Overview of the Programming Process
To prepare properly programmed radios for your customers, you should
1. program your radio with all the necessary parameters, as required by your customers, and
then
2. clone these parameters over to all your customer’s radios.
Cloning Radio Parameters to User Radios
Cloning duplicates the contents of Radio 1 (master radio) into Radio 2 (slave radio). However, tuning
and alignment information are not affected by cloning.
Parameters which are cloned
• Radio Wide parameters
• Channel settings
• VFO settings
Parameters which are not cloned
• All hardware tuning and alignment parameters.
• Unit Serial Number.
To Clone a Radio
Cloning duplicates the contents of your radio (master radio) into your customer’s radio (slave radio).
Tuning and alignment information are not affected by cloning.
1. Turn off both the master and slave radios (if any of them are turned on).
2. Connect both radios with the cloning cable through the Programming Port (lower port of the
Accessory Connector).
3. Turn on the slave radio.
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4. Press and hold the A button, and turn on the master radio.
5. The master radio displays CLONE if cloning can proceed, otherwise an error message is
shown.
6. The slave radio displays PROG while it is being programmed.
7. When cloning is completed, the master radio displays END, and the slave radio resets auto-
matically.
8. Disconnect radios from the cloning cable. They are now ready for operation.
Error Conditions
An error may occur when cloning a radio. When this happens, an error message is displayed. The
following lists the causes and the possible solutions for each error message.
Error Message Description
TIME OUT Data communications time-out. Please ensure that the slave radio is
switched on, and the cloning cable is properly connected.
BCC ERR Data communications checksum error.
TYPE ERR Mismatch in model numbers. Please ensure that the master and slave radios
are of the same model number.
CMD ERR Data communications command error.
CPS Programming
The CPS is designed for use in the Windows 95/98/NT environment.
An Installation instruction manual is contained within each CPS&Tuner kit.
Alpha Series CD-ROM CPS&Tuner Installation Kit ENVN4061
Description Kit Number
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Refer to online help files for the CPS Programming procedures.
Radio
Programming Cable (2.5mm)
DSK001C706
Comm
Port
Figure 4-1 CPS Programming Setup
Front Panel Programming
Introduction
To program your radio using the front panel, you need to enter Programming Mode in Dealer
Configuration. This configuration/mode allows you to edit a number of features to enhance the use
of this radio.
NOTE: Some Alpha Series models cannot enable Dealer Configuration. Please use the CPS to
program the radio.
Dealer and User Configurations
Your radio is shipped out from the factory configured according to the User Configuration. In this
configuration, users can only access a limited number of features. Channels and other radio settings
can ONLY be programmed when the radio is operating in Dealer Configuration.
To prepare radios for the users, the dealer should
1. Set the radio into Dealer Configuration (if the radio is configured in User Configuration).
2. Enter Programming Mode.
3. Program the radio with all the necessary parameters, according to the users’ requirements.
4. Set the radio back to User Configuration.
5. Clone the radio’s parameters to all the users' radios.
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Switching between Dealer and User Configurations
From User to Dealer
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Press PTT, the Monitor button and the + button together, and turn on the radio.
3. LCD displays PRO-CLR.
4. To confirm switching to Dealer Configuration, press PTT. To cancel, press any other button.
5. Turn off the radio. The radio now operates in Dealer Configuration.
From Dealer to User
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Press PTT, the Monitor button and the + button together, and turn on the radio.
3. LCD displays PROTECT.
4. To confirm switching to User Configuration, press PTT. To cancel, press any other button.
5. Turn off the radio. The radio now operates in User Configuration.
IMPORTANT: If the radio is to be given to the customer, REMEMBER to switch it back
to operate in User Configuration.
Entering Programming Mode
If the radio is turned on, turn it off. Press and hold the MON, and turn on the radio. A ringing tone is
heard, which indicates that the radio is in Programming Mode. The RW and K indicators are
displayed.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit Programming Mode, turn off the radio.
Accessing Programming Mode Parameters
In Dealer Configuration, Programming Mode parameters are grouped into three main categories:
RW (Radio Wide), Channel (001 to XXX
Use + or - buttons, to move from one category to another.
RW ?‡ CH 001 ?‡ CH 002 ?‡ … ?‡ CH XXX
NOTE: Radio operating in User Configuration is only restricted to RW parameters.
Once you have selected the category, and wish to view its parameters, use PTT or MON to move
from one parameter to the other, as shown in the next diagram.
1
) and VFO (Variable Frequency Operation).
1
?‡ VFO
1. XXX denotes the maximum number of channels supported by your radio model.
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.....
RW
(Radio Wide)
Squelch Level
Scan List (1,2,3)
Special PL (1,2,3)
Rx/Tx DPL Setting
Time Out Timer
.....
PL/DPL
Code Type
Scan Interval
Time
Scan Hang Time
Press + Press -
CH 001
Press PTT
Press MON
Programming Mode
CH 002 ..... CH XXX
Channel On/Off
Rx Frequency
Tx Frequency
Rx PL/DPL
Tx PL/DPL
.....
.....
Scan Type
Scan List
Copy Channel
Press PTT
Press MON
Press PTT
Press MON
VFO
Scan Upper
Limit
Scan Lower
Limit
Frequency
Step Size
Rx Frequency
Tx Frequency
.....
.....
Acknowledgement
Enable
PTT ID Enable
PL Required
for Selective Call
Editing RW (Radio Wide) Parameters
Radio Wide parameters are common to the whole radio. They become effective after you press PTT
or MON.
RW
Parameter
SQL-XX Squelch Level SQL-00, …,
Description Range
SQL-15
Default
from
Factory
model
dependent
Remarks
• Select low level when you need to receive very
weak signal, and select high level when the communications distance is near, or your radio is receiving
interference.
• Press
+ or - to select the desired squelch level.
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RW
Parameter
SCANLST1 Scan List 1 1-01-XXX,
SCANLST2 Scan List 2 2-01-XXX,
Description Range
…,
1-16-XXX,
XXX denotes
channel number
.
…,
2-16-XXX
Default
from
Factor y
1-01-001,
1-02-002,
...,
1-16-016
2-01-001,
2-02-002,
...,
2-16-016
Remarks
• Up to 16 members per scan list. First member is
assigned as Priority Channel if Priority Scan is
started.
• When scanning is started, only these 16 members
will be scanned.
• Each channel can choose to use Scan List 1, 2 or 3.
• By default, all your channels select Scan List 1. If
there is special need to use the other two scan lists
for some of your channels, please consult your
dealer.
• Press
to another.
• To include a channel into the scan list, enter the
desired channel number using the keypad.
• To erase a channel number from the scan list, press
+ and - to move from one scan list member
#.
• Refer to " Setting Up a Scan List" on page 4-21 for
details.
See Above.
SCANLST3 Scan List 3 3-01-XXX,
…,
3-16-XXX
PL1-XXX.X Special PL
Frequency 1
PL2-XXX.X Special PL
Frequency 2
PL3-XXX.X Special PL
Frequency 3
PL1-067.0,
PL1-067.1,
…,
PL1-254.9,
PL1-255.0
PL2-067.0,
PL2-067.1,
…,
PL2-254.9,
PL2-255.0
PL3-067.0,
PL3-067.1,
…,
PL3-254.9,
PL3-255.0
3-01-001,
3-02-002,
...,
3-16-016
PL1-120.0 • You may program any PL frequency from 067.0 Hz
PL2-200.0 See above.
PL3-255.0 See above.
See Above.
to 255.0 Hz, with 0.1 Hz resolution. This PL can then
be used as receive and/or transmit PL for VFO or
any channel.
• Up to three special PL frequencies are available.
• Use the keypad to enter the PL frequency directly.
• Out-of-bound PL frequency will not be accepted. A
negative tone is heard when attempted.
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RW
Parameter
RDPL-XXX Rx DPL
TDPL-XXX Tx DPL
TOT-XXX Time Out
BS-XXXX Battery Saver BS-OFF,
Description Range
RDPL-NOR,
Setting
Setting
Timer
RDPL-INV
TDPL-NOR,
TDPL-INV
TOT-OFF,
TOT-001,
…,
TOT-010
BS-NORM,
BS-ENH
Default
from
Remarks
Factory
RDPLNOR
TDPLNOR
TOT-001 • This determines the maximum duration that you
BS-ENH • Battery Saver helps to extend your battery life.
• Select RDPL-NOR to use the DPL codes listed
under " DPL Codes" on page 4-19.
• Select RDPL-INV to invert the received DPL before
decoding it.
• Inverted coding allows for more traffic/usage on frequencies.
• DPL Invert must be set on both receiving and transmitting radios for communication to occur.
• Select TDPL-NOR to use the DPL codes listed
under " DPL Codes" on page 4-19.
• Select TDPL-INV to encode DPL by inverting all the
bits in the chosen DPL code, before sending it.
can transmit continuously.
• Press
• When enabled, it turns off the radio receiver circuitry periodically when no activity is detected.
• BS-NORM (Normal) turns off less frequently. Select
this if you want to save battery and are expecting
Selective Calls.
• BS-ENH (Enhanced) turns off the receiver for a
longer duration. Select this if you want to maximize
battery saving, and do not expect to receive any
Selective Call.
• Press
ting.
+ or - to select the desired time out timer.
+ or - to select the desired battery saver set-
BT-XXXX Battery Type BT-NIMH,
BT-NICD,
BT-ALK
BEEP-X Alert Tone Vol-
ume
PRM-XXX Prime Channel
Select
BEEP-OFF,
BEEP-1,
BEEP-2,
BEEP-3
PRM-OFF,
PRM-001,
….,
PRM-YYY,
YYY denotes
the highest
channel number supported by
your model
BT-NIMH • Select the type of battery that your radio is using:
NIMH (Nickel Metal Hydride), NICD (Nickel Cadmium) or ALK (Alkaline).
• Press
+ or - to select the desired battery type.
NOTE: Not all battery types are available at the time
of printing. Please consult your dealer.
BEEP-3 • Select the alert tone volume needed. Select BEEP-
OFF if you require a quiet operation, or BEEP-3 if
you are working in a noisy environment.
• Press
setting.
PRM-OFF • Prime Channel is a channel that you wish to spend
most of your time monitoring.
• The radio always powers up in the Prime Channel,
if it is programmed.
• The radio will always switch back to the Prime
Channel if it is idle longer than the Prime Channel
Return Hang Time (programmable) in other channel.
• Press
as Prime Channel.
.
+ or - to select the desired alert tone volume
+ or - to select the desired channel number
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