Wulfsberg Electronics Division 2000-UHF1A, 2000-VHFA, 2000 800A, 2000-UHF2A Users manual

P-2000/C-2000/RT-2000

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

P-2000 and C-2000/RT-2000

Transceiver Systems

P-2000

Part Number: 400-049200-11-xxx-xxxx-xxxx

Software Version: 1, Mod 4

C-2000

Part Number 400-049300-11-xxx

Software Version: 1, Mod 4

RT-2000

Part Number 400-049400-11-xxx-xxxx-xxxx

Software Version: 1, Mod 4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................6

FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................6

TRANSCEIVER OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................7

BASIC OPERATIONS................................................................................................................................................8

FRONT PANEL & CONTROLS.......................................................................................................................................8

KEYPAD BUTTONS......................................................................................................................................................9

THE HOME PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................10

SETTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS.........................................................................................................................13

SETTING THE VOLUME LEVEL ..................................................................................................................................13

SELECTING THE ACTIVE TRANSCEIVER ....................................................................................................................14

SELECTING A STANDBY CHANNEL USING THE CURSOR/VALUE KNOB.....................................................................15

SELECTING A CHANNEL USING THE KEYPAD ...........................................................................................................15

SELECTING A CHANNEL BY ALPHANUMERIC IDENTIFIER .........................................................................................16

USING THE DIRECT/REPEAT FEATURE ......................................................................................................................16

RECEIVING/TRANSMITTING ......................................................................................................................................17

ENABLING/DISABLING TRANSCEIVERS.....................................................................................................................17

QMEM OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................................18

MESSAGE PAGE......................................................................................................................................................19

PROGRAMMING/EDITING A PRESET CHANNEL .........................................................................................21

EDITING A PRESET CHANNEL ...................................................................................................................................22

CHANGING TRANSMIT POWER..................................................................................................................................22

ENHANCED SYSTEM FEATURES.......................................................................................................................23

RELAY MODE ...........................................................................................................................................................23

SIMULCAST MODE....................................................................................................................................................24

RELAY/SIMULCAST MODE .......................................................................................................................................25

REPEATER MODE......................................................................................................................................................26

ENCRYPTION FEATURES....................................................................................................................................27

TURNING ENCRYPTION ON AND OFF ........................................................................................................................27

SELECTING AN ENCRYPTION KEY.............................................................................................................................27

PERFORMING AN OTAR ...........................................................................................................................................28

LOADING ENCRYPTION KEYS ...................................................................................................................................30

ERASING ENCRYPTION KEYS WITH A KEY LOADER.................................................................................................31

CPS MODE ................................................................................................................................................................32

LOADING CHANNEL MEMORY..................................................................................................................................32

SYSTEM SETUP MODE..........................................................................................................................................35

MAINTENANCE PAGES ........................................................................................................................................37

FLASHPORT MODE....................................................................................................................................................38

DIGITAL POT TUNING MODE ....................................................................................................................................38

SOFTWARE VERSIONS DISPLAY PAGE ......................................................................................................................39

STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL SETUP AND OPERATION.......................................................................................40

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RF Exposure Information

This radio is restricted to occupational/controlled applications where users have been made aware of
the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure.

Antennas used for the radio must not exceed the antenna gain shown below for each transmit
frequency range. The antenna must be installed at least or exceeding the minimum distance away
from any person(s) depending on the transmit frequency.

Frequency Max Antenna Gain Min Distance

137 – 174 MHz 0 dBi 21 cm (8.3 in)
380 - 470 MHz 3 dBi 25 cm (9.9 in)
450 – 520 MHz 3 dBi 25 cm (9.9 in)
764 – 870 MHz 3 dBi 21 cm (8.3 in)

Transmit no more than 50 % of the time. Measurable RF energy exposure occurs only when
transmitting.

Failure to observe these restrictions will result in exceeding the FCC RF exposure limits.

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I M P O R T A N T

MOTOROLA CPS PROGRAMMING NOTES

The following items must be performed or the P-2000

will not function properly!

1. Zones must be set for a maximum of 16 channels per zone.

2. Do not use scan on any personality.

3. Do not change the button settings or menu items. Leave them to the

factory defaults.

4. Disable all messages such as display encryption key name on mode

change.

5. Do not have multiple programs operating on your computer that use the

same communication port as the Motorola CPS software.

6. Do not use identical channel names within the same zone.

Please review the P-2000 FAQ page on the Wulfsberg

website (www.wulfsberg.com) for the latest program

information.

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Introduction

The Wulfsberg "2000" family of Flexcomm products are comprised of the P-2000 panel mount transceiver and the
RT-2000 remote mount transceiver which is controlled by the C-2000 control head. The P-2000 and RT-2000 are
capable of being populated with one or two ITM's (Internal Transceiver Modules) covering any combination of the
following frequency bands: VHF (137-174) MHz, UHF -1 (403-470 MHz or 380-470 MHz), UHF -2 (450-520
MHz) and 800 (806-870 MHz or 764-870 MHz). For applications where multiple points of user operation are
required, one or more C-2000's can be added.

For purposes of this manual the term "P-2000" shall be used to describe a P-2000 or C-2000/RT-2000 installation.
In both systems, the features and user interface is identical.

Features

The P-2000 provides a host of powerful features, including:

• Multi-band operations: One or Two ITM's covering any combination of the following frequency bands:

• 137 - 174 MHz (10/1 Watt Transmit Power)

• 403 - 470 MHz or 380-470 MHz (10/1 Watt Transmit Power)

• 450 - 520 MHz (10/1 Watt Transmit Power)

• 806 - 870 MHz or 764-870 MHz (3/1 Watt Transmit Power)

• Clear and bright Color LCD display showing Active/Standby channel selection along with other critical

operational information.

• 255 Preset channel memory in each internal transceiver module.

• The powerful yet incredibly simple user interface that allows the user to select channels using the firm tactile

feedback keypad or rotary knobs.

• Modulation types available in the P-2000 include FM analog, P25 Digital conventional, P25 Trunking and
Motorola 3600 Baud Trunking. Transceivers are capable of operating on 12.5 kHz, 20.0 kHz, and 25.0 kHz
channels depending on options.

• Multiple types of encryption are available as options (AES, DES, DES-XL, DES-OFB, DVP and DVI). In
addition, MDC1200 OTAR and P25 OTAR are standard in all models that include encryption capability.

• One or Two microphone/headset interfaces are supported. This provides retrofit applications the ability to use
both transceivers even if only one microphone/headset port is available on the aircraft audio panel system. If
two microphone/headset ports are used, the P-2000 is capable of independent operation of each ITM. In other
words, one user can be operating on FM1 while the other user independently uses FM2.

• Advanced multi-radio modes, such as Relay, Simulcast and Relay-Simulcast.

• Programming port on the front of the panel allows for computer loading of channel information and encryption

key loading.

• Wulfsberg's exclusive QMEM (Quick Memory) function allows for fast access to preset memory channels.

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Transceiver Overview

The Wulfsberg 2000 family of radio products are FM Tactical transceivers that incorporate one or two transceiver
modules and control functions into a single panel mount unit (P-2000) or a panel mount control head (C-2000) and
remote mount RT-2000 Transceiver. Part number variations of the unit exist for any combination of the following
frequency bands: 137-174 MHz, 403-470 MHz or 380-470 MHz, 450-520 MHz, and 806-870 MHz or 764-870
MHz. Each transceiver module with the exception of the 806-870 MHz or 764-870 MHz band can transmit with 1
or 10 Watts transmit power. The 800 MHz unit produces 1 and 2.75 watts transmit power. The P-2000 can operate
by itself or in conjunction with the C-2000 control display acting as a remote slave control. Input voltage is 28 volts
DC and the keypad is backlit from either 28VDC, 5 VDC or 5 VRMS AC.

The Wulfsberg C-2000 is a control display unit that can be used as a slave control head with a P-2000 panel mount
transceiver, or as a primary or slave control head for the RT- 2000 remote transceiver. Versions of the C-2000
include black faceplate and options for either Standard or NVG compatible displays. Input voltage is 28 volts DC
and the keypad is backlit from either 28 VDC, 5 VDC or 5 VRMS.

The Wulfsberg RT-2000 is a remote mounted transceiver that incorporates one or two transceiver modules in a
remote mounted unit. It must be controlled by at least one C-2000 control head. Additional C-2000's can be added
to the system for multi-positional control of the transceiver. Part number variations of the unit exist for any
combination of the following frequency bands: 137-174 MHz, 403-470 MHz or 380-470 MHz, 450-520 MHz, and
806-870 MHz or 764-870 MHz. Each transceiver module with the exception of the 806-870 MHz or 764-870 MHz
band can transmit with 1 or 10 Watts transmit power. The 800 MHz unit produces 1 and 2.75 watts transmit power.

Operationally a P-2000 or C-2000/RT-2000 system operates identically with the exception of the PC/Keyloading
interface. For a P-2000 the interface is located on the front of the P-2000. In a C-2000/RT-2000 system, the
connector on the RT-2000 is used for PC/Keyloading functions. The connector on the C-2000 is not currently used.

For the purposes of this operator’s manual the use of the phrase “P-2000” will be used to cover both P-2000 and C­2000/RT-2000 systems.

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Basic Operations

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Front Panel & Controls

FM #1 Select

FM #2 Select

Keypad

DISPLAY - The P-2000 has a color LCD display. It provides the visual feedback for the system. Exactly what is
displayed depends on the current operating mode of the P-2000. During normal operation, the top area shows
information for FM #1 and the bottom line shows information for FM #2.

The keypad and cursor/value rotary knobs perform functions on the transceiver that is highlighted in blue. The blue
highlight also indicates which transceiver has been selected for transmitting when the system is operating in
SINGLE MIC MODE. This is the mode where there is only one audio panel position being shared between the two
transceivers.

FM #1 SELECT – This button selects FM #1 as the
active transceiver. This is depicted on the display by
the FM1 area turning a bright blue color. The keypad
and cursor/value knobs will now operate exclusively
on the FM1 transceiver.

FM #2 SELECT - This button selects FM #2 as the
active transceiver. This is depicted on the display by
the FM2 area turning a bright blue color. The keypad
and cursor/value knobs will now operate exclusively
on the FM2 transceiver.

FM #1 Transfer FM #2 Transfer

headset. This is used to vary volume levels of that
transceiver.

FM #2 VOLUME KNOB – This rotary switch is
used to control the volume of FM #2. Pressing the
button will perform a “Test” of the audio system by
allowing audio from that transceiver to be sent to the
headset. This is used to vary volume levels of that
transceiver.

CURSOR KNOB – This rotary switch is used to
move the cursor around the display.

FM #1 Volume

Data Port

FM #2 Volume

Cursor Knob

Value/Enter/Pwr
Kn

FM #1 TRANSFER – The button will transfer (Flip­flop) the active and standby channels for FM1.

FM #2 TRANSFER – This button will transfer
(Flip-flop) the active and standby channels for FM2.

FM #1 VOLUME KNOB – This rotary switch is
used to control the volume of FM #1. Pressing the
button will perform a “Test” of the audio system by
allowing audio from that transceiver to be sent to the

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VALUE KNOB – This rotary knob is used to modify
values at the cursor position.

ENTER/PWR button – Pushing the VALUE KNOB
(Small rotary knob) button performs “Enter” and
power on/off operations.

DATA PORT – This connector is used to transfer
data between the P-2000 and Encryption Key loaders
or for loading preset channel information via the
Motorola CPS software (PC based).

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Keypad Buttons

The P-2000 has a 12 button keypad. Each button’s functions are described below.

1:DIR Toggles the active transceiver in and out of
DIRECT mode. Use this button to enter a “1” during
keypad entry mode.

2:MODE This button will cycle through the
enhanced modes of operation. Use this button to
enter a “2” during keypad entry mode.

3:PROG This button will display the PROGRAM
PAGE. Use this button to enter “3” during keypad
entry mode.

4:DIM This button will display the page used to
control the display’s brightness. Use this button to
enter a “4” during keypad entry mode.

5:OTAR This button will initiate an “Over The Air
Rekey” for the transceiver under cursor control . Use
this button to enter a “5” during keypad entry mode.

#:CHAN This button will select channel entry mode
using the keypad. Use this button to enter a “#”
during keypad entry mode.

6:KEY This button will prompt the user for a
transmit encryption key to override the preset value
for the active transceiver. Use this button to enter a
“6” during keypad entry mode.

7:MSG This button will allow the user to view
system messages pages. Use this button to enter a “7”
during keypad entry mode

8:SCAN The SCAN function is not available at this
time.

9:PVT This button will toggle the active transceiver
in and out of private mode. Use this button to enter a
“9” during keypad entry mode.

0:QMEM This button allows the user to quickly
select a preset channel using the Quick Memory
channel entry mode. Use this button to enter a “0”
during keypad entry mode.

*:HOME This button will display the HOME PAGE,
except in some advanced modes of operation, where
it will return the user to a previous page or mode of
operation. Use this button to enter a “*” during
keypad entry mode.

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The Home Page

The HOME PAGE is the primary operational page of the P-2000. The HOME PAGE becomes visible when the P­2000 is ready for user input, immediately after the power up and initialization sequences have completed. When
viewing the HOME PAGE, Radio 1 (Also called FM1 or transceiver #1) is always displayed on the top section.
Radio 2 is always displayed on the bottom section. All keypad-initiated operations are performed on the active
radio. The active radio easily distinguished by the bright blue color. The cursor is the square box that is located
either around the channel number or around the channel alpha identifier. It can be quickly toggled between the
channel number and alpha identifier using the cursor knob.

The following illustration is an example of what the HOME PAGE looks like.

FM 1 Information

FM 2 Information

The home page is divided into 3 areas – FM 1 information (top), FM 2 information (middle), and an area for system
status or system prompts (bottom). In the picture above notice that the area in blue contains the information for FM

1. FM 1 will always be on the top. The names “FM1”, “FM2” can be changed in the system setup so that users can

change it to something more meaningful like “VHF”, or “MAIN”.

CURSOR

FM 1 Discreet Indicators

ACTIVE Channel

STANDBY Channel

Channel Alpha Identifier

System Status Information

ACT/SBY - The normal operating mode of the P-2000 is very similar to most ATC COMM radios. The user tunes
the Standby channel and then “Flip-flops” it into the Active channel position using the TRANSFER button. The
radio is loaded with Active channel. The standby channel is ONLY used as a scratchpad for selecting the next
channel.

As an alternative to using the ACTIVE/STANDBY mode, the operator can press and hold the transfer button for 3
seconds and the STANDBY channel will disappear and now the user can tune the active channel directly. Either
mode can be selected in the System Setup Mode as the default mode of operation.

Notice the square box (CURSOR) around the SBY channel number 104. This indicates the system will tune the
Standby channel number. The cursor can be moved around the alpha identifier and channels will be selected
alphabetically using the Alpha Identifier.

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STATUS LINE - The status line is located on the very bottom of the display and it is where the user will be

prompted to either input more information via the keypad, or where the Message Indictor will show there is a system
message to view. In this case the user should push the MSG button to show the Message page.

Discreet Indicators – The following discreet indicators apply to both FM1 and FM2.

FM 1 Discreet Indicators

ACTIVE Channel

STANDBY Channel

FM1

This helps the user know the information in this block is for the transceiver located in FM #1 Position.

FM1

M

This helps the user know the information in this block is for the transceiver located in FM #1 Position.

This indicates that the audio for that transceiver has been turned off, or “muted”. To un-mute the audio,
change the volume on that radio to something other than “0”.

TX

This indicates the transceiver is in the transmit mode.

RX

This indicates the transceiver is receiving a signal.

Channel Alpha Identifier

DIR

PVT

SCAN

This indicates the transceiver has been put into DIRECT mode. Direct mode is also called “Talk­around”, “Car-to-Car”, or “Simplex”.

This indicates the transceiver has been put into Private mode and will use the encryption system
embedded in the transceiver. This mode is not available if a channel is not programmed for encryption.

This indicates the transceiver has been put into Scan mode.

You can always get back to the HOME PAGE by pressing the HOME
button one or more times.

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Turning the System On and Off

To power-on the P-2000, press and hold the PWR button (push in the VALUE Knob) for approximately one second
and release. Several version number and copyright pages appear on the display while the unit performs a self-test
and initializes the attached radio systems. When initialization is complete, the HOME PAGE will appear on the
display. (-XX = latest software mod)

To power the P-2000 OFF, press and hold the PWR button for 3 seconds. The following message flashes on the
display several times:

Continue to hold the PWR button until the message stops flashing and the display turns off.

If aircraft power is removed while the P-2000 is in operation, the P-2000 will store the following information to
memory so that when power is re-applied the system will be at the same operating point:

1. Current active and standby channels for FM1 and FM2.

2. Current volume levels for FM1 and FM2.

If the operator releases the “PWR” button prior to 3 seconds elapsing, the display will return its previous state.

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