Simoco SRP9100 Operating Instructions Manual

SRP9100

Portable Radio

Conventional – PMR

Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0047 Issue 1.2a, January 2010

Comgroup Australia Pty. Ltd.
1270 Ferntree Gully Road
Scoresby
Victoria, 3179

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www.comgroup.net.au

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ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION

The following documentation is available for use with the SRP9100 series of
products:

TNM-U-E-0048 SRP9100 Trunked Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0045 SRP9120 Brief User Guide

TNM-U-E-0046 SRP9130 Brief User Guide

To order copies of any of the above publications, or any other Simoco product,
contact SImoco on [phone] or send a Fax on [phone]. The
Simoco web site also has a comprehensive list of documentation available for
download.

www.simoco.com

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This publication is copyright and no part may be reproduced without prior
permission of Comgroup Australia.

Due to our policy of continuous improvement to our products and services,
technical specifications and claims, correct at time of publication, may be
subject to variation without prior notice.

Comgroup Australia has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this
document is fairly and accurately stated, but does not accept liability for any
errors or omissions.

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SAFETY

1. Do NOT operate your portable radio, without a handsfree kit, whilst
driving a vehicle.

2. Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere.
Obey the 'Turn Off Two-way Radios' signs where these are posted,
e.g. on a petrol station forecourt.

3. Do NOT dispose of batteries in a fire.

EMR SAFETY

The SRP9100 portable radio transceiver complies with the RF exposure
guidelines as defined in the ARPANSA* standard "Radiation Exposure Levels
to Radiofrequency fields – 3kHz to 300GHz", Schedule 5 when:

(1) the radio is operated by an "aware" user and

(2) the transmit duty cycle does not exceed 50% over a six minute period

and

(3) the normal operation entails the antenna being separated from the

users body by not less than 2.5cm.

* Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency Radiation
Protection Series Publication No. 3.

HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO

• When speaking, hold the radio a few centimeters from your mouth and
speak across it, rather than into it. The microphone is located near the
top left of the portable radio’s speaker grille.

• Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum to conserve battery
life.

• When it is possible to move location, avoid making calls from known poor
signal-strength areas such as the radio systems fringe areas (limit of
range) or from screened or shadowed areas, e.g. an underground car
park or underpass.

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CONTENTS

ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION .......................................................... I

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT ....................................................................... I

SAFETY ................................................................................................... II

EMR SAFETY .......................................................................................... II

HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO ............................................................. II

CONTENTS............................................................................................. III

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 1

1.1 Overview......................................................................................1

1.2 Configuration .............................................................................. 1

2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ............................................................. 2

3. MENU SYSTEM.................................................................................. 4

3.1 Menu Navigation ......................................................................... 4

3.2 Default Settings ..........................................................................5

4. MAIN MENU SCREENS..................................................................... 6

4.1 Channels Screen ........................................................................6

4.2 Phonebook Screen .....................................................................7

4.3 Status Screen..............................................................................8

4.4 Stored Calls Screen....................................................................9

4.5 Setup Screen...................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES ...................................... 12

5.1 Switch-On/Switch-Off...............................................................12

5.1.1 Volume Adjustment ..........................................................12

5.2 Receiving...................................................................................13

5.3 Transmitting..............................................................................14

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5.4 SELCALL Functions................................................................. 15

5.4.1 Receiving a Selcall........................................................... 15

5.4.2 Sending a Selcall ............................................................. 15

5.4.3 Other Selcall Functions .................................................... 15

5.5 Scan Functions ........................................................................ 17

5.5.1 Scan Screen..................................................................... 17

5.5.2 Scan-Edit Screen [keypad version only]........................... 18

5.6 MUTE Level Setting.................................................................. 19

5.7 DTMF Operation ....................................................................... 19

5.8 Keypad Lock ............................................................................. 19

6. SETUP...............................................................................................20

6.1 Set-up Sub-Menus.................................................................... 20

6.1.1 User Options .................................................................... 21

6.1.2 Mute Adjust ...................................................................... 21

6.1.3 Phone Book Edit .............................................................. 21

6.1.4 Contrast 23

6.1.5 Alert Volume..................................................................... 23

6.1.6 Information ....................................................................... 23

6.1.7 Network 23

7. SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS .....................................................24

7.1 Monitor ...................................................................................... 24

7.2 Squelch Defeat ......................................................................... 24

7.3 Reset ......................................................................................... 24

7.4 Scan........................................................................................... 24

7.5 Send-2 ....................................................................................... 24

7.6 Transpond Disable ................................................................... 24

7.7 CTCSS ....................................................................................... 24

7.8 Mute........................................................................................... 24

7.9 Goto Chan A, B, C, D................................................................ 24

7.10 Special Enc 1…8 ...................................................................... 24

7.11 Alarm ......................................................................................... 25

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7.12 Repeater Defeat ........................................................................25

7.13 Low Power ................................................................................25

7.14 Channel Up and Down .............................................................25

7.15 Send Channel Encode..............................................................25

7.16 Send DTMF 1 and 2 ..................................................................25

7.17 User CTCSS ..............................................................................25

7.18 Scramber On/Off ....................................................................... 25

8. OPTIONS.......................................................................................... 26

8.1 High Capacity Battery...............................................................26

8.2 Mid Capacity Battery ................................................................26

8.3 Single Pocket Charger .............................................................26

8.4 Four Pocket Charger ................................................................26

8.5 Vehicle Mounted Charger ........................................................26

8.6 Lightweight Carry Case............................................................26

8.7 Heavy Duty Carry Case.............................................................26

8.8 Shoulder Strap .......................................................................... 26

8.9 Lightweight lapel Speaker Microphone..................................26

8.10 Medium weight lapel Speaker Microphone ............................ 26

8.11 Heavy Duty lapel Speaker Microphone ...................................26

8.12 Lightweight Headset ................................................................26

8.13 Earpiece.....................................................................................26

9. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................... 27

APPENDIX A - ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES

APPENDIX B – LCD DISPLAY LAYOUT

APPENDIX C - GLOSSARY

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 O

VERVIEW

The SRP9100 Series Radios are versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
controlled, two-way portable radios. The SRP9100 Series is available in a
number of frequency bands and versions for specific applications. This
manual describes the operation of the SRP9130 PMR model with a 12 key
keypad and SRP9120 PMR without numeric keypad.

The radio is software programmable and it can be customised to the
operational requirements of your particular fleet. Your Simoco representative
can help in programming your radio facilities to meet your present and future
requirements.

A wide range of accessories is available to complement the SRP9100 series
radios, including chargers, antenna, headsets, covert kits, holsters and carry
cases. Refer to Simoco for comprehensive descriptions.

This guide describes the facilities that are currently available and can be
programmed into the PMR mode of the SRP9100.

1.2 C

ONFIGURATION

Before you can use the SRP9100, it must be configured using the Field
Personality Programmer (FPP). The configuration process loads the
customised radio channels, signalling and user options so that the radio will
operate with your system.

Although this manual defines the configuration and use of the PMR mode, the
radio can be configured easily to trunk mode using the FPP.

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2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Press To Talk Switch

On-Off Volume

Function Button # 5

Function Button # 6

Function Button # 7

Often used as Alarm

Keypad for DTMF or

Channel or Selcall Entry

Function Button # 2

Function Button # 1

Function Button # 3

Function Button # 4

Accessory Socket

Microphone

Indicator LED

Figure 1 – SRP9100 Portable

Button/ Control Function

On/Off/Volume Rotate the switch clockwise to turn on the

radio and then set the volume to the desired
level.

Rx/Tx/Power LED Green LED illuminates when receiving a

signal. Red LED Illuminates when the radio is
transmitting. Flashing Red indicates low
battery.

Keypad Used to dial channel numbers, set status and

send DTMF or Selcall. Note that the
SRP9120 variant does not have a keypad.

Function Button F1 M This button’s function may be configured by

the programmer, it is typically programmed as
the menu select key.

Function Button F2 - This button’s function may be configured by

the programmer, it is typically programmed as
the channel down key

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Function Button F3 + This button’s function may be configured by

the programmer, it is typically programmed as
the channel up key

Function Button F4 OK This button’s function may be configured by

the programmer, it is typically programmed as
the Send Channel Encode key. Note that
during menu operations, it becomes a confirm
key.

Special Function F5 This button’s function may be configured by

the programmer.

Special Function F6 This button’s function may be configured by

the programmer.

Special Function F7 This button’s function may be configured by

the programmer, it is typically programmed as
the Alarm/Emergency key

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3. MENU SYSTEM

The SRP9100 radio software uses a programmed Menu structure to enable
the operator to access all of the radio options. The structure of the menu
(comprising up to thirteen screens) can be programmed to meet the specific
needs of individual customers. Figure 2 illustrates the complete menu
structure of the radio.

Any or all of the Screens can be programmed or hidden with the following
provisos:

• The Phone Book Screen is always programmed in and is the default
Screen displayed.

• The Main Menu provides access to the usual Screens required to operate
the radio.

• The Setup Sub-Menus provide access to the radio setup parameters.

• When options are placed in a Setup Sub-Menu, Setup should be offered

as a sub menu in the Main Menu selection.

• Both the Main Menu and the Setup submenus can each hold up to ten
screens.

Programming of menus is a configuration task normally performed by the
system manager using programmer software.

3.1 M

ENU NAVIGATION

The menu button is normally labelled ‘M’ and enables you to step through all
of the Menu Screens by repeatedly pressing the button.

The menu button may be reassigned to any function key using the field
programmer.

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3.2 D

EFAULT SETTINGS

Figure 2 - Menu Navigation

Note that the menu flow shown is an example of the default menu. The menu
options can be configured and changed in the field programmer. Other menu
sequences are possible in your radio.

Pressing the “M” key steps through the
menus on the left. The Set-up sub menu
on the right can be entered by pressing
the “OK” key when Set-up is selected.

Once in the Set-up sub menu, pressing the
“M” key steps through the sub menus. Exit
by reset key or wait for timeout.

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4. MAIN MENU SCREENS

4.1 C

HANNELS SCREEN

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Channel Number

Channel Name Signal Strength (RSSI)

Battery Level

The Channels Screen shows the current channel and allows it to be changed.

The Channel Name shows the text associated with the radio channel.

The RSSI Bars indicate the signal strength of the current channel.

The Battery Level indicates the current battery condition

Several Icons can be displayed as shown below:

ICONS INDICATION

The envelope icon indicates that there are one or more stored

messages.

The outline speaker icon indicates that a signal is present and

the radio is unmuted.

Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). A stronger
signal will display more bars.

One bar shown = approx. –118dBm, Two bars = approx. –
106dBm, Three bars = approx. -96dBm, Four bars = approx. –
84dBm.

Battery level indicator. A new battery should display four
bars.

The – and + buttons scroll through the entries within the current Menu Screen
(e.g. Channels).

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The Keypad may be used to enter numbers directly, which temporarily appear
on the Message-Line, e.g. Changing channels from the keypad can be done
by entering the channel number and pressing the ‘#’ button. [only available on
keypad version]

Note: If DTMF is enabled then pressing keypad buttons will send the

corresponding DTMF tone. [only available on keypad version]

4.2 P

HONEBOOK SCREEN

This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall is used. Selcall Identity
information is stored for various users and calls can be placed to them from
this Screen.

The -/+ buttons scroll through the Phonebook entries.

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Entry Number

Entry Name

Signal Strength (RSSI)

Battery Level

The display will alternately show the name of the entry and the Selcall identity
when viewing a Phonebook entry.

Pressing the OK button will place a call to the displayed identity.

Notes: 1 If the Selcall requires a Status to be included then the Saved-

Status-Value will be used. (See description of Status below.)

2 The Identity shown on the display when this Screen is exited may

be referenced from other Menu Screens and is called the
Current-Phonebook-Entry.

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4.3 S

TATUS SCREEN

This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall is used. Selcall Status is stored
here and can be sent from this Screen.

S02

On Route

Status Number

Status Text

Signal Strength (RSSI)

Battery Level

The -/+ buttons scroll through the Status List entries.

Pressing the OK button will send the displayed Status to the Current-

Phonebook-Entry.

Notes: 1 When a Status is sent, it becomes the current Saved-Status-

Value, and can be used at a later time from other Menu Screens.

2 The Saved-Status-Value can also be set from the Channel or

Phonebook Screens by entering the number (from the Keypad)
and pressing the * button. The value is saved but not sent. [only

available on keypad version]

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4.4 S

TORED CALLS SCREEN

This screen allows the ten most recent missed Selcalls (ones not answered
before the Alert-tone stops) and received Status Selcalls to be reviewed.

The icon will show in the Main Channel Screen when there is an entry in
this Screen. Note that storing of calls is configurable and must be enabled in
the Field Programmer Selcall decodes menu.

Q02

Warehouse

Stored Call Number

Calling Party Text

The displayed text identifies the caller (e.g. Warehouse). If Status text is
used, (e.g. Call Depot) it will be displayed alternately in the position of the
calling party text.

The displayed number (Q02) shows the queued position of the entry. The
most recent call is shown whenever this Screen is displayed.

Press the -/+ buttons to scroll through other Stored Calls.

Press the OK button to Selcall that caller.

Press the assigned Reset key to return to the Channel Screen without
making a call.

Note that the Stored Calls Screen will eventually time out and return to the
Channel Screen.

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4.5 S

END MESSAGE SCREEN

This Screen allows the user to send a free form text message to another radio
user in a similar manner to a cell phone SMS.

M7

Send Message

Memory Entry Number

(defined by FPP)

Upon selecting the Send Message menu option with the OK button, a flashing
cursor will appear on the lower left hand corner of the screen.

Each key is labelled with up to 3 text characters. The text characters are
entered by pressing the keypad key once for the first character, twice for the
second and three time for the third.

After a short delay, the cursor will advance for the next character entry.

To move the cursor left or right, use the -/+ buttons.

To delete a character, move the cursor over the character and then press the
function key that is programmed with the Reset function.

When the message is complete, press the OK button to send it. The screen
will then ask for the address to send it to with “Enter No.” Enter the address
and then press OK. The message will be sent.

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4.6 S

ETUP SCREEN

Use this Screen to access the other Set-up submenus.

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User Options

Memory Entry Number

(defined by FPP)

Press (OK) button to show the first of the submenus, and then the -/+
buttons to scroll through these screens.

The actual set-up submenus available will depend on the configuration by the
Field Programmer.

These can include:

• Screen Contrast

• Phone Book Edit

• Mute Adjust

• Alert Volume

• Network

• Info

• User CTCSS

• Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)

Refer to section 6 for a description of these functions.

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5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES

5.1 S

WITCH-ON/SWITCH-OFF

Turn the On/Off/Volume Knob clockwise to switch the portable radio ON.

The display will illuminate and show a ‘Welcome Message’ and the Selcall
Identity of the portable radio.

After a brief time the display will revert to the Channel Screen, at which time
the portable radio is ready for use.

Turning the On/Off/Volume knob anticlockwise will switch the portable radio
off.

If the radio Inactivity Timer is enabled, the portable radio will automatically
turn off after several hours of inactivity (i.e. no buttons pressed).

The radio will emit warning beeps for 10 seconds prior to switching off.
Pressing any button will reset this timer.

5.1.1 Volume Adjustment

The Volume Control adjusts the speech level at the loudspeaker or remote
speaker microphone. Rotating clockwise increases the volume and anti­clockwise decreases the volume.

Note: The radio may be programmed so that the volume cannot be turned off

completely.

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5.2 R

ECEIVING

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Channel Number

Channel Name Signal Received

Received

Signal Strength

(Scan / Vote)

The portable radio will listen on the displayed Channel.

The Speaker Icon will show when a valid signal is being received and audio
will be heard at the Loudspeaker.

Changing channels can be achieved by any of the following:

• Pressing the -/+ buttons.

• Entering the desired channel number from the Keypad and pressing #

(e.g. 12#) [only available on keypad version].

• Pressing a Go-to-Channel Function Button, refer to Section 7.11.

Note: If the displayed channel is a Vote or MultiAx channel then the received

signal strength display will change to scanning. In this mode, a signal
bar will move left and right until a signal is found. When stopped on a
channel, the channel name will be displayed.

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5.3 T

RANSMITTING

To avoid interfering with other users of the channel, listen first to ensure no
transmissions are occurring. Make sure that the Speaker Icon is not shown.

Hold the portable a few centimeters from the mouth, press the “Press to talk”
(PTT) switch and note that the Tx-LED is RED. Speak clearly across the face
of the portable in a normal conversational manner. Note that the microphone
is on the top left hand side of the radio.

In most systems it is important to wait a short time between pressing PTT and
commencing to speak. This ensures that the path is properly established and
avoids lost or distorted speech.

Use the correct operating procedure and keep transmissions short.

Release the PTT switch as soon as the message is finished.

Notes: 1 A channel may be programmed as “Receive-only” or “Transmit

Inhibit” may be programmed which disallows PTT while the radio is
receiving a signal. A continuous tone will be heard if PTT is
attempted.

2 A Transmit Limit Timer may be set-up that limits a continuous

transmission on a channel. The last 10 seconds before the timer
expires may be accompanied by warning tones.

3 The radio may be programmed to send a Selcall (ANI) when the

PTT is pressed or released. This may introduce a short delay
before the microphone is enabled or after PTT is released.

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5.4 SELCALL F

UNCTIONS

5.4.1 Receiving a Selcall

A number of different options can be set up by your dealer to sound various
alert tones when a selcall is received. Consult your dealer for a detailed
explanation of your radios set up.

Warehouse

Selcall Received Icon

Caller

When a Selcall is received the radio may respond by:

• Showing a flashing or solid icon to indicate that the radio has been
Called,

• sounding an Alert tone, or

• Displaying the Name of the caller (if it exists in the Phonebook) or the

numerical identity of the caller (if unknown) in the Name field.

Pressing the OK button to call the party back or pressing Reset will clear the
icon and stop the Alert tone.

5.4.2 Sending a Selcall

Refer to sections on Phonebook Screen (page 7) and Status Screen (page 8)
for methods of sending a Selcall.

5.4.3 Other Selcall Functions

The SRP9100 series has several other functions that affect how the radio
operates with received signals or selcalls. These are described later in this
booklet under the headings:

Monitor/Reset (refer to Section 7.1)
Reset (refer to Section 7.3)

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Transpond Enable (refer to Section 7.6)
Send-1, Send-2 (refer to Section 7.5)
Special Encode1...8 (refer to Section 7.10)

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5.5 S

CAN FUNCTIONS

Scanning consists of sequentially searching up to 16 channels for a valid

signal (RF, CTCSS or DCS tone). When found, the radio will stop on that
channel until the signal disappears again.

While listening on the channel, the User can PTT on that channel. After the
signal disappears the radio will remain listening on the channel for a short time
(typically 3 seconds) before resuming scanning.

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Scan Channel Number

Scan Group Name

Scan/Vote modes are indicated by

bar moving from left to right and back

If a Priority/Emergency Channel is assigned, the radio will interleave a check
of this channel between each normal channel check. The radio may also
check the Priority Channel every few seconds while stopped on a channel. If
a signal is found on the Priority Channel then the radio will switch to that
channel immediately.

To activate Scanning, select a channel that has been programmed as a scan
channel. Consult your dealer for your customised button configuration.

5.5.1 Scan Screen

The display shows the name of the current Scan Channel (e.g. “Scan 23”),
which can be changed using the -/+ buttons. This will take the radio to other
channels which may be either Scan Channels or Normal Channels depending
on the radio’s configuration.

The RSSI indicator shows scanning in progress by moving the bar back and
forwards.

When stopped on a channel, the lower line shows the name of the selected
site, and the scanning indicator is replaced by the signal strength display.

The assigned Reset function button temporarily deletes the channel from the
Scan-Group. Skipped channels are restored when a different Scan Group is

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selected or if the Scan Channel is re-selected. The Priority Channel cannot
be skipped.

Scan groups may be assigned as user scan groups using the field
programmer. There may be up to 4 user scan groups.

If a scan group is assigned as a user scan type, the user is able to edit the
channels in the scan group from the keypad [only available on keypad
version].

The user can then enter the edit submenu for that group be pressing the * key.
Editing is described in the next section.

While listening on the channel, the User can PTT on that channel. After the
signal disappears the radio will remain listening on the channel for a short time
before resuming scanning.

The Keypad may be used for quick channel change (e.g. 456#) while the radio
is scanning.

5.5.2 Scan-Edit Screen

[keypad version only].

If the current channel is a scan channel and that scan channel has been
assigned as a user editable scan channel, it may be edited by pressing the *
key. The sub menu screen is shown below.

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Scan Channel Number

User Scan Sub Menu

The scan edit sub menu shows the keys that are available to modify the scan
group.

To delete a channel from the scan group, press 0 followed by the channel to
delete and then #. To delete channel 14, press 014#. The display will briefly
show “deleted” and return to scan mode.

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To add a channel to the scan group, press the 1 key followed by the channel
to add, and then the # key. To add channel 34, press 134#.

To change the priority channel, press the 2 key followed by the new priority
channel group, and then the # key. To change the priority channel to 21,
press 221#.

The radio will attempt to save the old priority channel into the scan group so
that it is not lost. If there is not room in the scan group to save the priority
channel, the portable will sound an error beep.

5.6 MUTE L

EVEL SETTING

When the Mute Adjust Screen is selected, the -/+ buttons allow the displayed
Radio Mute level to be adjusted. The big number in the top left is the current
mute level. The level is stored when the Screen is exited.

5.7 DTMF O

PERATION

When DTMF is enabled, DTMF tones can be sent using the Keypad from the
Main Channel Screen at any time while the PTT is pressed. Pressing 0...9, *
and # will send the associated tones providing PTT is on.
The programmer sets the tone period and gap.

DTMF can be enabled via the DTMF option in the User-Options sub-menu
under the SETUP Menu (refer to Section 6).

5.8 K

EYPAD LOCK

The radio has a keypad lock function that may be enabled by the field
programmer during configuration. If this function is activated, a key icon will
be displayed in the top left-hand side of the display when locked.

To unlock the keypad, it is necessary to press and hold down the OK key for 2
seconds. After 2 seconds, the key icon will disappear and the keys will be
enabled.

The keypad will automatically re-lock after a period of 10 seconds following no
key activity.

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6. SETUP

The Set-up sub-menus allow the operator to edit/modify the operation of some
of the general functions of the radio. The programmer can restructure or
restrict access to any or all of these menus and may restructure them
according to specific requirements.

6.1 SET-

UP SUB-MENUS

The Set-up sub-menu structure programmed at manufacture is shown in
Figure 2. These sub-menu Screens provide access to operator functions as
follows.

User Options Key beeps, Backlight, Dual Watch & DTMF on/off

selection.

Mute Adjust Mute Level adjustment.

Phone Book Edit Allows Phonebook entries to be changed, deleted or

added.

Contrast Display contrast adjustment.

Alert Volume Beep tone level setting (relative to Audio Volume).

Radio Information Programmer File description, SW version and Serial

Number.

Network Trunk Network-1/2 or Conventional Channel selection.

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6.1.1 User Options

The User Options Screen allows the Keybeeps,
Backlight, Dual Watch and DTMF facilities to be
set On or Off. Use the -/+ buttons to scroll
between the different facilities.

The OK button toggles the selection On/Off.

The setting is saved on exit.

6.1.2 Mute Adjust

Use the Menu Screen to view and change
current Mute setting.

Use the -/+ buttons to change the Mute level.

Use the OK button to return to the Channel
Screen.

6.1.3 Phone Book Edit

This Screen allows you to delete or edit Phone
Book entries, or add a new entry.

6.1.3.1 ADD ENTRY

Select Phone Book Edit from Setup sub menu
and press OK.

The next available entry number is displayed.

Use the keypad to type the dialstring for the new
entry.

To backspace and delete the digit at the cursor,
press the assigned reset function key.

Press (OK) to accept the number and display the
next screen.

Use the keypad to type the name (refer to
Section 6.1.3.4).

Press (OK) to accept the name and go to the
Main Channel Screen.

On

Key Beeps

04

Mute Adjust

006

Enter No.

Next Free Entry

M11

Ph Book Edit

006

Enter Text

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6.1.3.2 DELETE AN ENTRY

Bring up phone book edit on the screen as for add entry and press the -/+
keys to select the entry to delete.

When the chosen entry is displayed, press the OK key. The number will be
now displayed. Press the assigned reset key until all the digits are deleted.
Press OK.

The text name will be displayed. Move the cursor to the start of the text and
press the space key 0. Move the cursor to the next key and repeat until all
characters are erased. Press OK.

6.1.3.3 EDIT AN EXISTING ENTRY

Bring up phone book edit on the screen as for add entry and press the -/+
keys to select the entry to edit.

Once the chosen entry is displayed, press the OK key to edit. To backspace
and delete the digit at the cursor, press the assigned reset key.

Edit the name, refer to Section 6.1.3.4.

Press (OK) to accept the changes.

6.1.3.4 USING THE KEYPAD FOR ALPHANUMERIC TEXT

When using the keypad to type text:

• press the appropriate keypad button a number of times until the
desired character or number is selected,

• the current character space is identified by a flashing block cursor,

• use */# to select lower/upper case letters, respectively,

• use the 0 key to insert a space,

• use the -/+ buttons to move to the next or previous character space to

be entered/modified, and

• Press (OK) to accept and go to the next Screen.

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6.1.4 Contrast

The Contrast Screen allows you to set the
contrast level of the Display in the range from 0
to 15.

Use the -/+ to select the required level.

Press OK to accept the setting and go to the
Channel Screen.

Note: this option currently not available.

6.1.5 Alert Volume

This Screen allows you to set the level of the
Alert Volume Beep Tone in relation to the current
Volume setting. The level can be set in 63 steps
over the range -31 to +30, with 0 being about the
same as the voice level.

Use the - /+ buttons to change the relative alert
level. The beep will sound at the indicated level
each time the setting is changed.

Press OK to accept the setting and go to the
Channel Screen.

Note: A minimum Alert Level may be set to

ensure the Alerts can always be heard
from the speaker.

6.1.6 Information

This Screen displays information that identifies the Programmer File
description, Software Version and Radio Serial Number.

This is a read only Screen, press OK to go to the Channel Screen.

6.1.7 Network

The Network Screen allows you to switch
operation between;

• Trunk Network 1

• Trunk Network 2 or

• PMR.

Use the -/+ buttons to make your selection.

Press OK to accept that selection and go to the selected mode.

Refer to the Trunk Operating Instructions for Trunk operation.

M12

Contrast

M14

Alert Volume

-02

Alert Volume

NW1

Network 1

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7. SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS

This section lists Functions that may be programmed to the F1, F2, F3, F4, F5
F6 or F7 buttons.

Consult your Simoco Dealer for which functions have been programmed in to
your radio.

7.1 M

ONITOR

Opens/Closes the audio (signaling) mute.

Only valid on Non-Community Repeater type channels and/or Closed Selcall
channels without Receiver Lock-out programmed.

7.2 S

QUELCH DEFEAT

Opens/Closes the squelch (carrier) mute.

7.3 R

ESET

Closes the audio (signaling) mute on closed Selcall Channels.

7.4 S

CAN

Activate Scanning, refer to Section 5.5.

7.5 S

END

-2

Sends a specific selcall sequence.

7.6 T

RANSPOND DISABLE

Disables Individual Call Acknowledge. When pressed, a single beep indicates
on and two beeps indicate off.

7.7 CTCSS

Defeats the CTCSS mute on the channel

Only valid on Non-Community Repeater type channels and/or Open Selcall
channels.

7.8 M

UTE

Provides direct access to the Mute Setup screen (refer to Section 6.1.2) and
allows the user to change the mute level from that screen.

7.9 G

OTO CHAN

A, B, C, D

Selects predefined Channel A, B, C or D, and may return on the second press.

The Defined Channel may be redefined if held for approximately 2 seconds.

Field programmer configuration will affect the previously described behaviour.

7.10 S

PECIAL ENC

1…8

Sends Special Encode 1, 2, … 8

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7.11 A

LARM

Put the mobile into Alarm mode.

7.12 R

EPEATER DEFEAT

Allows the radio to transmit on the reverse frequency on a Repeater Channel.

When the button is pressed again (or the Channel is changed) the transmit
frequency reverts to the original setting.

Repeater defeat mode is indicated to the user by a single beep at the start of
each PTT.

7.13 L

OW POWER

Forces the radio to low power.

Pressing again puts the radio back to the power level defined for the current
channel. This is not affected by Channel changes.

When pressed, a single beep indicates low power mode and two beeps
indicate low power mode off.

7.14 C

HANNEL UP AND DOWN

These functions change channels in the upward or downward directions.

7.15 S

END CHANNEL ENCODE

Sends the encode that has been defined for that particular channel.

7.16 S

END

DTMF 1

AND

2

This function sends the predefined DTMF tone sequence that had been
previously set in the Field Programmer.

7.17 U

SER

CTCSS

If enabled by the Field Programmer, this function will allow the user to select
the CTCSS tone to be used.

7.18 S

CRAMBLER ON/OFF

If enabled by the Field Programmer, this function toggles the state of the
speech scrambler. When active, there will be a short audible tone at the start
of PTT to inform the user of the scrambler activation. Each time the key is
pressed, the display will show 'On' and 'Off'.

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8. OPTIONS

The following options are available, contact your dealer for further information.

8.1 H

IGH CAPACITY BATTERY

This battery can be used where there are more demands on the time that the
radio must be operational, or where transmissions are more frequent.
Capacity of 2700mAH

8.2 M

ID CAPACITY BATTERY

Mid sized capacity battery for the portable. 2100mAH Capacity.

8.3 S

INGLE POCKET CHARGER

Charger capable of charging one portable radio at a time.

8.4 F

OUR POCKET CHARGER

Charger for up to four portable radios at once.

8.5 V

EHICLE MOUNTED CHARGER

Charger for in vehicle charging of the portable.

8.6 L

IGHTWEIGHT CARRY CASE

Carry case for light duty use.

8.7 H

EAVY DUTY CARRY CASE

Carry case for heavy duty use with belt loop attachment.

8.8 S

HOULDER STRAP

Shoulder strap that fits on portable.

8.9 L

IGHTWEIGHT LAPEL SPEAKER MICROPHONE

Combined small speaker and microphone for light duty use.

8.10 M

EDIUM WEIGHT LAPEL SPEAKER MICROPHONE

Combined speaker and microphone for heavier duty use.

8.11 H

EAVY DUTY LAPEL SPEAKER MICROPHONE

Combined speaker and microphone for heaviest duty use.

8.12 L

IGHTWEIGHT HEADSET

Headset with boom microphone with PTT button.

8.13 E

ARPIECE

Earpiece for portable radio.

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after reading this guide, you are unable to switch the radio on, check that
the battery is charged and correctly attached.

If these checks are OK, contact your dealer or SImoco representative for
further advice.

Appendix A - Alert Tones and Messages

Figure 3 - Alert Tones

Appendix B – LCD Display Layout

Key Beep

Error Tone

Beep Alert

Bip Alert

Ring Alert

Urgent Alert

Continuous Alert

2 x Bip Alert

0.05

9000_52

0.10

0.05

0.10

0.10

Continuous

Telephone Ring Tone

0.19

Duration Indicated in seconds

880 Hz

Off

1480 Hz

440 Hz

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Appendix C - Glossary

A summary of common radio terms and some other terms used in this
document, and their meanings, are given below.

Alert tones

The transceiver emits these tones to indicate an
invalid operator or error.

Cradle

The bracket that holds the microphone when it is
not in use (on hook).

Current
Phonebook Entry

Name that would be shown were the Phonebook
screen shown.

DSP

Digital Signal Processor.

DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Signaling Method).

LCD

Liquid crystal display.

MIC

Abbreviation for microphone.

MPT1327

Refers to the UK Ministry for Post and
Telecommunications specification defining the low
level protocol for public trunking systems.

MPT1343

Refers to the UK Ministry for Post and
Telecommunications specification defining the User
Interface for radios operating on MPT1327 public
trunking systems.

Network

The trunking infrastructure and all its
interconnections.

PTT

Press-to-Talk. Hold down the Press-to-talk switch
on the microphone for the duration of the
transmission.

RF Radio Frequency.

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator

Saved Status
Value

The last Status that was sent, entered or optionally
received.