TMC Radio P25 SRP9100, SRM9022-P25, SRM9030-P25 Operating Instructions Manual

P25 SRP9100

Portable Radio

P25 - Conventional

Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0073 V1.1b

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

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SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION

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

TNM-U-E-0070 P25 SRP9100 Portable Radio Brief User

Guide

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ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

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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.

TMC Radio 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 radio in an explosive atmosphere. Obey the 'Turn Off Two-way Radios' signs where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station forecourt.

2. Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.

HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO

• When speaking, hold the radio a few centimetres from your mouth and speak across it, rather than into it.

• Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum.

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................6

1.1 Overview...................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Configuration .............................................................................................. 6

1.3 Modes of SRP9100 P25 Operation ............................................................6

2. CONTROLS......................................................................................................... 7

3. MENU SYSTEM................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Menu Navigation ....................................................................................... 10

4. MENU SCREENS .............................................................................................. 12

4.1 Channel Screen......................................................................................... 12

4.2 Menus ........................................................................................................14

4.2.1 Zone........................................................................................................ 14

4.2.2 Squelch ................................................................................................... 16

4.2.3 Mute Adjust / Monitor .............................................................................. 17

4.2.4 Phonebook .............................................................................................. 18

4.2.5 Phonebook Edit....................................................................................... 20

4.2.6 User Options ........................................................................................... 23

4.2.7 Contrast................................................................................................... 24

4.2.8 Alert Volume............................................................................................ 24

4.2.9 Radio Info................................................................................................25

4.2.10 Mode ....................................................................................................... 26

4.2.11 RSSI........................................................................................................27

4.2.12

Crypto...................................................................................................... 28

4.2.13 Setup....................................................................................................... 29

4.2.14 Stored Calls............................................................................................. 30

4.2.15 Messages................................................................................................ 31

4.2.16 Scan Edit Menu....................................................................................... 39

4.2.17 No Menu.................................................................................................. 41

5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES ....................................................... 42

5.1.1 Switch-On/Switch-Off ..............................................................................42

5.1.2 Default Screen –Trunked Mode ..............................................................42

5.1.3 Volume Adjustment .................................................................................42

5.1.4 Receiving (Single Channel Screen) ........................................................ 43

5.1.5 Received Individual Calls ........................................................................ 43

5.1.6 Stored Calls Screen ................................................................................ 44

5.1.7 Received Call Pop-Up Menu ................................................................... 44

5.1.8 Transmitting ............................................................................................45

5.1.9 Scan/Vote Functions ............................................................................... 45

5.1.10 Keypad Lock ...........................................................................................46

5.1.11 Encryption ............................................................................................... 47

5.1.12 Emergency Alarm.................................................................................... 47

6. SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS .............................................................................49

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6.1 Alarm ......................................................................................................... 49

6.2 Announce .................................................................................................. 49

6.3 Channel Up and Down.............................................................................. 49

6.4 Crypto ........................................................................................................49

6.5 DTMF Send 1/2 .......................................................................................... 49

6.6 Low Power................................................................................................. 49

6.7 Menu .......................................................................................................... 49

6.8 Mode .......................................................................................................... 49

6.9 Mute ........................................................................................................... 49

6.10 Reset ......................................................................................................49

6.11 RSSI........................................................................................................49

6.12 Scan ....................................................................................................... 49

6.13 Scan Edit................................................................................................50

6.14 Scrambler............................................................................................... 50

6.15 Skip ........................................................................................................ 50

6.16 Squelch .................................................................................................. 50

6.17 Talkaround............................................................................................. 50

6.18 Zone .......................................................................................................50

7. ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES.................................................................... 51

8. GLOSSARY....................................................................................................... 52

9. COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE GUIDELINES .......................53

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 OVERVIEW

The Simoco SRP9100 Series Radios are a family of versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, software-defined two-way portable radios.

These Operating Instructions describe the operation of the APCO P25 Standard compliant Portable Radio, with suffix P25. There are two versions of the model, one with a keypad (SRP9130) and one without a keypad (SRP9120).

The SRP9100 P25 Radio may be customised to your operational requirements using the Field Personality Programmer (FPP). Your Simoco representative can help in programming your radio facilities to meet your present and future requirements.

1.2 CONFIGURATION

The SRP9100 P25 Radio must be configured using the P25 Field Personality Programmer (FPP) prior to operation. The configuration process defines the radio channels, signalling and other settings so that the radio will operate with your system.

1.3 MODES OF SRP9100 P25 OPERATION

The SRP9100 P25 Radio operates in Analogue FM and P25 Conventional and Trunked Digital modes.

Radio Channels are organised in groups of up to 250 per zone. Up to 64 zones may be defined.

Generally, zones can be programmed with channels belonging to common function groups.

A radio channel can be defined as either Analogue, Conventional P25 Channel or Trunked P25 network, and a Zone may contain a mix of Analogue or Conventional P25 Channels.

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2. CONTROLS

Figure 1 – SRP9130 Portable Key Layout

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SRP9100

Key/Control

Label Function

On/Off / Volume

The portable radio is turned on by rotating the volume knob clockwise, and turned off by rotating it anticlockwise. Turning the knob clockwise increases volume.

PTT

Push-to-Talk. Hold the radio 10cm from the mouth. Press and hold the PTT switch and speak. Release to listen.

Function Key F1

Programmable Function key. Default – Menu Select.

Function Key F2

Programmable Function key. Default – Channel Down.

Function Key F3

Programmable Function key. Default – Channel Up.

Function Key F4

Programmable Function key. Default – OK.

Function Key F5

Programmable Function key.

Function Key F6

Programmable Function key. Default – Reset / Cancel.

Function key F7

Programmable Function key. Default – Alarm.

Keypad

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

* 0 #

Keypad can be used to select a Channel or Special Function. Eg. 12# will select channel 12.

Indicator LED Function

Green

Green LED when receiving a signal.

Red

Red LED when the radio is transmitting.

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3. MENU SYSTEM

The SRP9100 P25 portable radio uses a menu structure for access to all of the radio features and functions. The structure of the menu can be programmed to meet the specific needs of individual customers.

Figure 2 illustrates the menu structure of the radio. Note that the order and presence of each menu is determined by the configuration of the radio programmed by the Field Programmer.

Possible Menu entries are:

• Zone (usually the first menu, as accessed often)

• Squelch

• Mute Adjust (FM) / Monitor (Digital)

• Phonebook

• Phonebook Edit

• User Options

• Contrast

• Alert Volume

• Radio Info

• Mode

• RSSI

• Crypto

• Setup

• Stored Calls

• Messages

• Scan Edit

• No Menu

To assist the user in menu key selection, a soft menu label may appear above the function keys. The label shows the user the current function for that key which may change between different menus.

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

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3.1 MENU NAVIGATION

Pressing the “M” key selects Menu mode from the main Channel Screen. Once in menu mode, the ▼ and ▲ keys cycle through the menus.

To exit Menu mode, press the “M” key again or the Menu timeout will exit automatically. Generally, pressing “M” key while in a menu backs up to the next highest level of menu and the “OK” button selects the menu screen.

The ▼ and ▲ keys are used to navigate through a list of options such as channels, or increase/decrease a value.

When the Menu key is first pressed, the numeric keys become short cut keys to functions. Numeric keys can be programmed (using FPP) with functions i.e. Scan.

To access this, you can press the “M” or menu key from the channel screen and then the numeric key assigned to that function.

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Normal

Channel

Screen

Zone Select

Menu #1

Setup Menu

(Optional)

Menu #2

Menu #3

Menu #x

Select

Zone

ENTRY POINT = Default Screen

Channel

Note:

Example Menus only shown.

P25 Conventional Menu rev1d

Other Menus may be configured with the FPP

Up Key

Down Key

Back Key

OK Key

Squelch

Mute

Adjust

SubMenu Selections

RSSI

Mode

Radio Info

Crypto Key

Alert

Volume

Contrast

User Options

Submenu

Key Beeps

ON/OFF

Backlight

ON/OFF

(Other User

Menu items)

Back

BackBack

Back

BackBack

Back

BackBack

Back

BackBack

Back

BackBack

Figure 2 - Menu Navigation

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4. MENU SCREENS

4.1 CHANNEL SCREEN

Special Ops

Zone 4

Typical Display

Icons

The Channel Screen shows the current channel and allows channel selection.

The Channel Name (top line) shows the text associated with the currently selected radio channel.

The Zone Name (middle) shows the text associated with the currently selected radio zone.

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

The Battery Bars indicate the battery charge level.

Pressing the “M” key enters the Menu mode.

The lower part of the screen is reserved for icons.

Radio channels may be configured with the Field Programmer as specific frequencies or as auto scan types. When an auto scan channel is selected, it will immediately go into scan mode. Selecting another non-autoscan channel will stop the scan.

If a radio channel is defined as a P25 Conventional Digital Channel, it will only receive P25 digital signals.

If a radio channel is defined as an Analogue FM channel, it will receive both P25 Digital* and Analogue FM signals.

* While in Analogue mode, all unencrypted digital P25 traffic will be heard regardless of NAC or Talkgroup.

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ICONS INDICATION

A filled speaker indicates that a signal is present and the audio can be heard from the speaker

The outline speaker icon indicates that a signal is present and the radio is muted. This could be another user group, for instance

Scan Indicator. When radio is on a scan channel and scanning, the arrow will rotate

Transmit Indicator

Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). A stronger signal will display more bars above the “antenna” icon

Encryption Indicator. The icon is shown when the selected channel is programmed for encryption. If an unencrypted signal is received, the icon will be not be displayed.

25 = Digital Mode Indicator

Selective Mute. Only radio signals specifically directed to the user or the channel’s defined talkgroup will be heard on the speaker

Normal Mute. Only radio signals from the users own network will be heard on the speaker

Monitor. All P25 digital radio signals on the channel will be heard

All keys except PTT, or any function assigned as Alarm, will be disabled. Press the OK key for 2 seconds to unlock all keys

Talk Around enabled indicator. When shown, Talk Around is active

Scrambler indicator (analogue only)

Emergency mode. Blinking icon indicates that the emergency button has been pressed.

Individual Addressing Mode. When shown, the radio will transmit to an individual address instead of a talkgroup

Envelope icon. Indicates that a message(s) stored if icon steady, icon flashes if unread message(s) stored.

Battery charge indicator. 6 vertical bars above the icon show the battery state of charge.

Trunking mode. Icon is shown when a trunking system has been selected.

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Connecting icon. Shown when a text message is being sent and the connection is in progress

Connection Fail icon. Shown when a text message transmission has failed.

4.2 M

ENUS

The menu structure on the SRP9100 is configurable using the Field Programmer. A system administrator usually tailors the order and presence of the menu options to specific customer requirements.

This section will describe all the possible menus.

Normally the menus are divided into two menu lists.

These are normally the Main menu list and the Setup menu list.

In the default configuration, the Main menu contains the Zone screen and a Setup screen. This allows access to the second “Setup” menu level.

4.2.1 Zone

The Zone Screen is used for changing Zones. A Zone is normally defined as a group of radio channels with a common operational role.

When the “Zone” menu option is displayed, press the “OK” button to enter the “Zone“ select screen.

Once the “Zone” menu appears, press the ▼ and ▲ keys to choose the required Zone. Press the “OK” key to select the required Zone. The radio will return to the channel screen and select the first channel in the new Zone.

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Direct access to the “Zone” menu from other screens can also be programmed to one of the function buttons with the Field Programmer.

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4.2.2 Squelch

This menu allows the channel’s default squelch mode to be modified.

If the selected channel is changed or the radio is switched off, the channel’s default squelch setting will be restored.

Press the “OK” key for the “Squelch” Menu

P25 Squelch Screen

For a P25 digital channel, pressing the ▼ and ▲ keys will allow selection of either Monitor, Normal or Selective squelch mode.

For an analogue channel, pressing the ▼ and ▲ keys will allow selection of either Monitor or Normal squelch mode.

Digital Channel Monitor Mode:

The radio will receive any decryptable or clear P25 digital voice signals. The Network Access Code (NAC) is not checked. An “M” icon on the display indicates monitor mode.

Digital Channel Normal Mode:

When Normal squelch is selected, the radio will receive all decryptable or clear digital transmissions with the correct NAC. Reception is not conditional upon the talkgroup or Unit ID. An “N” icon on the display indicates normal squelch.

Digital Channel Selective Mode

If Selective squelch is chosen, the radio will only receive decryptable or clear digital transmissions with the correct NAC and Talk Group ID (TGID) or correct NAC and Unit ID. An “S” icon indicates selective squelch.

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Analogue Channel Monitor Mode:

The radio will receive any Analogue voice or P25 digital signals. Digital NAC or Analogue CTCSS is not checked. An “M” icon indicates monitor.

Analogue Channel Normal Mode:

When Normal mute is selected, the radio will receive correctly addressed Analogue radio transmissions and all decryptable or clear digital transmissions. An “N” icon indicates Normal.

Pressing the “OK” key returns to the main channel screen.

Pressing the “Back” or “M” key returns to the next highest menu level

4.2.3 Mute Adjust / Monitor

From the menu list, step through the menu options with the ▼ and ▲ keys until the “Mute Adjust” menu is displayed.

Press the “OK” key for the Mute adjustment screen.

Analogue Mute Screen

The mute adjustment will be applied to all the radio’s analogue channels.

Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to adjust the mute threshold. A numeric value of the present mute level is shown.

The “OK” key returns to the default channel screen with the selected mute setting.

It is recommended that the default mute setting of 4 be used. The SRP9100 series radios have a carrier noise mute and this means the mute will open at the point where an analogue signal is sufficiently noise free to be intelligible with a setting of 4.

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