Motorola Astro Digital Saber III Guide de l'utilisateur

© 1996 Motorola, Inc., Radio Products Group8000 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322Printed in U.S.A. 10/96. All Rights Reserved. ASTRO™Radio P

8 Prerequisites To program radios using the RSS, we recommend a basic working knowledge of the following: • Microcomputers • The radio’s available fe

98Function Key DescriptionsF3 - RADIO CONFIG(Radio Configuration)Used to change or view radio parameters and options that affect overall radio operatio

99Radio Wide Configuration MenuFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 and then F3 to access this menu.Portables OnlyMobiles OnlyThe RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION MENU

100Function Key DescriptionsF2 - RADIO OPTIONS Brings up a menu through the sub-menus of which you can edit general options that affect operation of t

101Radio Wide Options From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 and then F2 to access this screen.Portables OnlyMobiles OnlyThis screen allows you to set up va

102Function Key DescriptionsF6 - SECURE OPTIONS This option will be active only if the current radio is capable of Secure operation and the Secure Har

103Low Battery Standby Chirp (sec) This field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection or enter the desire

104Mute Tones Operation This field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable Mute Tones Operation. When this fiel

105Secure Hardware Equipped This field will not be visible unless a Secure-capable radio has been read. Set this field to “Yes” ONLY if the current radi

106Radio Wide Secure OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2 and F6 to access this screen.This screen can be accessed only if the current radio is

107Field DefinitionsIgnore Sec/Clr Switch When StrappedIgnore Sec/Clr Switch When Strapped is only displayed for radios equipped with CAI Digital Opera

9 Using This Manual The ASTRO RSS Manual is designed to teach basic radio feature programming and to speed up access to technical reference informat

108Auto Login Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable or disable the radio’s Auto Login feature. This feature is a sub-feature of the radio lock feature

109Hardware Encryption Multikey OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2, F6 and F3 to access this screen.This screen allows you to select the num

110Indexed Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection, or enter Y(es) to enable indexing and N(o) to disable indexing. If indexing is enabled,

111Software Encryption Multikey OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2, F6 and F4 to access this screen.This feature allows you to specify the n

112Software Key Entry MenuFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2, F6 and F5 to access this screen.This screen allows you to enter Software Key Logical I

113More Multikey ParametersFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2 and F6 twice to access this screen.This screen allows you to enter index names to dete

114Key ID Transmit HangTime (ms) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the Transmit Key ID Hangtime options or enter a value directly. This is

115OTAR Options From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2, F6 and F7 to access this screen.Portables OnlyMobiles OnlyThis screen allows the user to set up

116Field DefinitionsGenerate Key-Loss-Key Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. When this feature is enabled, the radio will be ab

117Rekey Request Status Alert Tone Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Rekey Request Status Alert Tone feature. If this feature is enable

10 Assembling The Hardware The figure below shows how to assemble the required (and optional) equipment used to program an ASTRO radio.BAComputerRIBUs

118Radio Wide Emergency OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2 and then F7 to access this screen.Portables OnlyMobiles OnlyThis screen can be acc

119Field DefinitionsSilent Alarm This feature is not compatible with Emergency Receive. To enable Silent Alarm, make sure Emergency Receive is disabled

120More Radio Wide OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2 and then F9 to access this screen.ASTRO SABER Portables OnlyASTRO XTS 3000 Portables On

121Mobiles OnlyField DefinitionsUltra Narrow IF Filter Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Ultra Narrow IF Filter Bandwidth value. The 7.8 kHz Ult

122Auto Rotary Light This field will be visible for ASTRO XTS 3000 models only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired value. If this feature

123Radio Wide Features Configuration MenuAt the MAIN MENU, press F4, and then F3 twice to access this screen.Portables OnlyMobiles OnlyThis screen is a

124provide more user flexibility and/or permit access to other user-defined features and options.Note: Do NOT duplicate a function on multiple controls

125Radio Wide Button Configuration (Mobiles Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice, and then F2 to access this screen.Mobiles OnlyNote: The screen

126Button FunctionDescriptionAirh Airhorn tone on/off.Blank Not assigned to any feature of the radio. No tone will sound.Call Used to program the Call

127Page Used with the Conventional MDC-1200 Page option and/or the Trunking Page (Call Alert) option to select a Page ID and send a page.Phon Used wit

11 Steps to Connect the Hardware 1. Connect the RIB-to-computer cable to the communications port of the computer (9-pin end).2. Connect the other end

128Radio Wide Button Configuration (Portables Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice, and then F2 to access this screen.ASTRO SABER Portables OnlyAS

129Note: Do NOT duplicate a function on multiple controls (on abutton and a switch, or a button and a menu, or a switch and amenu for instance). This

130TrunkingTalkaround Direct Enables/Disables talkaround for transmit. For the radio to function properly, this feature must also be enabled on the CO

131Site Lock/Unlock Enables/Disables site automatic site changes for AMSS or SmartZone operation. For radio to function properly, this feature must al

132Hand-Held Control Button Configuration (ASTRO SABER Portables Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F2 twice to access this screen.ASTR

133Field DefinitionsConventionalButton FunctionDescriptionCall Alert Switches the radio into the mode required to dispatch out a page.For the radio to

134TrunkingUnprogrammed No radio feature is assigned to this button. A bad key chirp tone will sound.Volume Set Tone Generates a tone for the duration

135Unprogrammed No radio feature is assigned to this button. A bad key chirp tone will sound.Volume Set Tone Generates a tone for the duration of the

136Radio Wide Switch Configuration (Portables Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4 and then F3 three times to access this screen.ASTRO SABER Portables OnlyA

137Press Tab to select the desired field, or press the desired function key (F1 - F10). If a field is highlighted, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll

12 What’s On The RSS Diskettes Below are the names and descriptions of files located on the diskettes you received with this manual. Installing The RS

138Two-Position Concentric Switch OptionsDepending on your radio version and model, you will be able to choose from the possible options for position

139Concentric Rocker Switch OptionsThe options for the Concentric Rocker Switch include all the options for the Two-Position Concentric Switch as well

140Radio Wide Switch Configuration (Mobiles Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4 and F3 thrice to access this screen.Mobiles OnlyThis screen allows you to a

141Radio Wide Menu Item ConfigurationAt the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F4 to access this screen.Note: For ASTRO Mobiles, if there is no sup

142Field DefinitionsConv Item Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired menu function. Press F2 to add and F4 to delete the highlighted Conventi

143Note: Do NOT duplicate a function on multiple controls (on abutton and a switch, a button and a menu, or a switch and amenu for instance). This may

144Trunk Item Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired menu function. Use F7 to add, and F9 to delete, Trunking Menu functions. Depending on y

145Note: Do NOT duplicate a function on multiple controls (on abutton and a switch, a button and a menu, or a switch and amenu for instance). This may

146DEK Button Configuration (Mobiles Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F5 to access this screen.Mobiles OnlyThis screen is valid for M

147To delete a DEK BOX, press F5. The order of deletion will be: DEK C, then DEK B, then lastly DEK A.Function Key DefinitionsF2 -ADD DEK BOX Adds a DE

13What To Do with Previ-ousVersions of RSS Diskettes We recommend that you discard previous versions of the RSS so that you always have the most curr

148DEK Buttons Note: The availability of certain button functions describedabove depends on your radio model and options selected forthis radio. Some

149VIP In (Mobiles Only) At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F6 to access this screen.Mobiles OnlyThis screen can be accessed for non-motorc

150VIP Out (Mobiles Only)At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 twice and then F7 to access this screen.Mobiles OnlyThis screen can be accessed for non-motorc

151Phone ConfigurationAt the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 and then F4 to access this screen.This menu allows you to edit telephone interconnect configuration

152Phone Number Enter a phone number of up to 16 characters. The digits 0 (zero) through 9 are all valid. So are the special characters “P”, “*” and “

153DTMF Access/Deaccess CodesAt the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F4 and then F8 to access this screen.This screen allows the user to define Access/Deaccess

154Field DefinitionsAccess Code Enter the code that will be used to access the phone line. Some Conventional interconnect systems require a “*” to acce

155Dialing Options At the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F4 and then F9 to access this screen.This screen allows you to modify DTMF phone-wide parameters su

156Initial Delay (ms) Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select the pre-time for DTMF signalling or the length of time that carrier is transmitted before the D

157Radio Wide Scan Lists and OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 and then F5 to access this screen.This screen is used to configure the Channel Sca

14RSS Start-Up Procedure Once installation is complete, follow the start-up procedure below: 1. Type C: and press Return to log on to the hard driv

158Field DefinitionsScan List Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired scan list, or use the F3/F4 function keys to scroll through the lists. E

159Priority 1 Type & Priority 2 TypeThis field is visible only if the Scan Type field is set to Conventional or Priority Monitor. Use the UP/DOWN ar

160Designated Tx Mem Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Designated Transmit Talkback channel for scan operation. For Conventional scan lists, th

161Radio Wide Scan OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F5 and then F8 to access this screen.This screen is used to customize the Channel Scan fea

162HUB Suspends Scan Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable HUB Suspends Scan which determines whether or not scan operation will be suspended w

163Radio Wide Display OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3 and then F6 to access this screen.This screen can be accessed only for radios that have

164Slow Scroll Delay (ms) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Slow Scroll Delay, the rate at which the display will slow scroll through a list be

165feature has been enabled on the ASTRO Conventional Talkgroups screen (F4/F6/F5/F6). then the Talkgroup Alias will be displayed. Otherwise, the Talk

166Auto Light This field will be visible for Portables only. If this feature is enabled, the display will light up each time a button or key is pressed

167PTT-ID Display OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F6 and then F7 to access this screen.This screen permits modifications to display options to

15 The Banner Screen When the program has been successfully loaded in your computer, you will see a BANNER screen like the one below with the Motorol

168Alarm Options (Mobiles Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, and then F7 to access this screen. Mobiles

169is by pressing the radio’s H/L button. If this option is disabled, the alarm is disarmed on receipt of an incoming call.Ext Alarm Delay (sec) This

170Notes

171 More Radio Wide Options ( Mobiles Only ) From the MAIN MENU, press F4 , F3 , and then F9 to access this screen. Mobiles Only The MORE RADIO W

172 Siren and PA Options ( Mobiles Only ) From the MAIN MENU, press F4 , F3 , F9 and then F2 to access this screen.This screen allows further c

173Siren PA After Reset Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection from among the following: HiLo Airhorn Tones Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to

174 VRS Options ( Mobiles Only ) From the MAIN MENU, press F4 , F3 , F9 and then F3 to access this screen. Mobiles Only This screen allows you

175Repeat Mode In this version, you will NOT be able to change the setting for the VRS-EP Repeat Mode feature. The Repeat Mode option indicates the

176In Car Monitor Default In this version, you will NOT be able to change the setting for this feature. The In-Car Monitor (ICM) Default feature all

177Conv PPI Timing (sec) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Conventional Portable Priority Interrupt (Conv PPI) value. The Conv PPI Timing valu

16Anatomy of a MenuThe RSS consists of several multi-level menus that will take you to screens where you can change the choice or value of a field. The

178VIP Logic Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired Vehicle Interface Port (VIP) Logic. There are two possible choices: TOT Duration (sec)

179 Since the Tx PL frequency serves as the transmission PL, it should never be set identical to any of the VRS-EP's receive PLs. With Mode Stee

180Access PL Freq Enter the Access PL (Private-Line) frequency directly in Hz or, if accessing the frequency entry's alpha-numeric code field, en

181 VRS-EP Mode Steering ( Mobiles Only )From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F9, F3 and then F7 to access this screen.This screen allows you to view/ed

182Standard Private-Line Frequencies/Motorola Code are as follows:Note: A low level hum or buzz in the received audio may beexperienced when PL freque

183Steering Destination Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Steering Destination to be associated with the assigned Steering PL Frequency and Cod

184Chn Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Channel component of the mode on which Vehicular Repeater System—Expanded Protocol (VRS-EP) transmissi

185Trunking Menu From the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice to access this screen.This screen allows you to navigate to the Trunking edit screens. The options

186Trunking Radio Wide OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice and then F2 to access this screen.Portables OnlyMobiles OnlyThe options and parameter

187Function Key DescriptionsF2 - SMRTZN ENV (SmartZone Environment)This function will be visible only when a radio with the SmartZone software option

17Navigating Through The RSS MenusEvery action of the RSS is controlled by you through the use of formatted displays and function keys.Under each menu

188Emergency Blocked In Failsoft This field will be visible for Portables only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Emergency Blocked In F

189SmartZone EnvironmentFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice and then F2 twice to access this screen.This screen allows you to change and view parameter

190Full Spectrum CC Scan Use the UP/DOWN arrows to make your selection. If this field is set to On, the radio will perform a Full Spectrum Control Chan

191Filter Constants K1, K2, and K3 Use the UP/DOWN arrows to make your selection or enter a value directly. The threshold constants K1, K2, and K3 are

192Voice-On-Control (VOC) OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F2 and then F3 to access this screen.This screen defines the necessary data fields

193VOC Pended Emer Time (ms) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select a value for this timer or enter a value directly. This is the maximum length of time

194Trunking Systems From the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice and then F3 to access this screen.TRUNKING SYSTEM 1, Type II/IIiThis screen is used to program

195F6 - CONTROL CHAN (for 800MHz radios only)Brings up a screen where you can change and view the control channels for the system.orF6 CHAN ASSIGN (O

196from 1 to FFFE. The decimal equivalent of this Individual ID is used for your radio's Private Conversation Call ID (7+ID#), interconnect land-

197Dynamic Regrouping Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature for the current system. A Dynamic Regrouping Talkgroup position (DYN)

Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola ® equipment described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computerprograms stored in semicondu

18Anatomy of a ScreenThe only difference between a menu and a screen lies in the contents of the working area.The working area of a screen contains a

198Control Channel (800 MHz) From the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3 and then F6 to access this screen. This screen is used to change and view Control

199Channel Assignment Data -(for Other Band Trunking -UHF/VHF) From the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3 and then F6 to access this screen. This screen

200Field DefinitionsSystem Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available systems. Alternately the F3/F4 function keys can be used to navig

201Control Channel (for Other Band Trunking - UHF/VHF) From the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3 and then F6 twice to access this screen. This screen is

202Use the function keys to add and delete channels.Rx Freq Enter the Control Channel Receive frequency directly in MHz. DO NOT use the UP/DOWN arrow

203Multikey Options From the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3 and then F7 to access this screen.This screen is used to change and view multikey options a

204ASTRO Options From the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3 and then F8 to access this screen.This screen is used to change and view parameters that perta

205Auto Power Adaption Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. This field only has meaning if user selectable power is NOT enabled.

206Trunking System OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3 and then F9 to access this screen.The TRUNKING SYSTEM OPTIONS screen lets you access

207F8 - SITE ALIAS This function will be active only when the Site Aliasing field is set to enabled. Brings up a screen where you can change and view t

19Complete Menu Mapping at a GlanceThe menu map below is a guide through the entire RSS.MENUEICDBCGEHBFILE MAINTENANCEEXITDOSTOJFGHARefer to thefollow

208806 Channel Bandwidth Note: A system or FTR key is required to access this field. Use theUP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Channel Bandwidth. For the

209Trunking One-Touch Button OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3, F9 and then F5 to access this screen.This screen can be accessed from the

210Field DefinitionsButton (number) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the feature that corresponds to each one-touch button. One-touch buttons 1 thr

211Trunking Status AliasFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3, F9 and then F6 to access this screen.Trunking System Type IIThis screen can be accesse

212Trunking Message AliasFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3, F9 and then F7 to access this screen.Trunking System Type IIThis screen can be access

213Trunking Site Alias From the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice, F3, F9 and then F8 to access this screen.Trunking System Type IIThis screen can be accessed

214Trunking PersonalityFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 three times to access this screen.Trunking System Type IITrunking System Type IIiThese screens are

215Function Key DescriptionsF2 - ADD PERS Adds a personality. This operation is NOT allowed without a system key or a hardware key present. You will a

216System/ID Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Trunking system the current personality is to use. (The system ID is shown according to system n

217Individual ID Contains the Individual ID number that uniquely identifies your radio on a particular system. Valid IDs range between 1 and FFFE. The

20 C CHANGE/VIEW B Radio Wide Buttons, Switches, Display, Scan, Phone Radio Wide Options Radio Wide SECURE OptionsF Hardware Encryption Multi-key Opti

218Time-Out Timer Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired Time-Out Timer (TOT) value for this personality. The TOT determines the amount of t

219Phone Interconnect Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the type of Phone Interconnect for this personality. This option allows the radio to initia

220Call ID List This field will not be visible if the Operation field is set to Resp Only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Call List ID for the

221WAC AMSS Failsoft From the MAIN MENU, press F4 thrice and then F6 to access this screen.This screen can be accessed only if a System Key is present

222Trunking Subfleets From the MAIN MENU, press F4 thrice and then F7 to access this screen.Protocol Type IIiThis screen can be accessed from the TRUNK

223Field DefinitionsPersonality Displays the number of the current personality.Subfleet This screen is used to enter subfleets that will use each persona

224Trunking TalkgroupsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 thrice and then F7 to access this screen.Protocol Type IIiThis screen can be accessed from the TRUN

225Field DefinitionsPersonality Displays the number of the current personality.Tlk Grp This screen is used to enter subfleets that will use each persona

226Trunking Emergency Data ConfigurationFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 thrice and then F8 to access this screen.Protocol Type IIProtocol Type IIiThis scr

227Field DefinitionsProtocol Type Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Trunking Protocol Type for the current personality.Access Type This field wil

21CHANGE/VIEWConventional Systems, Personalities, MDC, Options F C Conventional Personalities, Options Secure OptionsF MDC OptionsG Phone OptionsH M

228If normal alarm operation is selected, the display will flash emergency and valid key chirp will be heard when the alarm condition is entered. Four

229Revert Fleet ID The Fleet ID is a three-digit hexadecimal number where the first digit is the Prefix and second two digits represent the Fleet. For a

230ASTRO Strapping (for Revert Announcement Group)Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to set the ASTRO strapping for the Revert Announcement Group. The setting

231Trunking Personality OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 thrice and then F9 to access this screen.This screen is used to view and edit additional i

232Conversation Type Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Trunking Conversation type. The available choices are:Access Type Use the UP/DOWN arrow

233SmartZone Preferred SitesFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 thrice, F9 and then F6 to access this screen.A system key or FTR key must be present and the

234Prefer Status Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection. This field denotes the value of the preferred site status for the site.None The sit

235Trunking Call List TableFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4 twice and then F5 to access this screen.This screen is used to edit Trunking Call IDs and thei

236Field DefinitionsCall List Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys or the F3/F4 keys to scroll through and select a specific call list. Alternatively, the F3/F4 f

237Conventional Menu From the MAIN MENU, press F4 and then F6 to access this screen.This screen allows you to navigate to the Conventional edit screen

22Changing A Field ValueSome screens contain fields that require, or take values from, other screens and features and thus are dependent upon each othe

238Function Key DescriptionsF2 - CONV WIDE OPT(Conventional Radio Wide Options)Applicable to all Conventional channels and includes options such as mo

239Conventional Radio Wide OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6 and then F2 to access this screen.The options and parameters on this screen apply t

240Smart PTT Retry Timer (ms) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select a value for Smart PTT Retry Timer. When Smart PTT is enabled, this field adjusts the

241 Conventional Personality From the MAIN MENU, press F4 , F6 and then F3 to access this screen.This screen allows the user to edit information

242 F8 - PHONE OPTIONS This function will be active only when the Phone Operation field has been set to a value other than None and the radio is Phon

243Hot Keypad This field will not be visible if the Receive Only field is set to Enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable Hot Keypad (DTM

244Revert Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Emergency transmit channel. The choices are Selected Channel, or Channel 1, 2, or 3. Selected Chan

245Squelch Type Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Receive, Transmit and/or Direct (Talkaround) squelch type from among the following: A data field

246 Conventional Secure Personality From the MAIN MENU, press F4 , F6, F3 and then F6 to access this screen. Note: For radios equipped with CAI

247Secure/Clear Strapping Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Secure/Clear Strapping for this personality. The valid choices are:The factory defa

23Configuring Computer Defaults from the RSS Setting computer defaults eliminates the need to specify them every time you enter the RSS or program a ra

248This field defines the time period that the user’s radio will remain muted when dekeying following a secure transmission. In radio systems having a l

249Key ID Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Key ID for this personality. The valid choices are:If the received message does not specify a Key I

250Personality MDC OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F3 and then F7 to access this screen. This screen is visible only if the Signalling Type fi

251Call Alert Encode Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable Call Alert Encode. If this feature is enabled, the user will be able to send pages t

252Conventional Personality Phone OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F3 and then F8 to access this screen.This screen allows the user to edit th

253More Conventional Personality OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F3 and then F9 to access this screen.The CONVENTIONAL PERSONALITY OPTIONS ME

254Field DefinitionsPersonality Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired Conventional Personality. The number may also be entered directly.Note

255Reverse Burst TOC Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable the Reverse Burst (PL), or turn-off code (DPL), to be transmitted after the radio is

256Tx Deviation Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Transmitter Deviation for this personality. This is the maximum amount that modulation can ca

257ASTRO Conventional Personality OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F3, F9 and then F6 to access this screen. Portables onlyMobiles onlyThis sc

24Setting Default Archive and Back-up PathsYou can set the drive name and path names for archive files you will create later. Specifying a default path

258Function Key DescriptionsF6 - TALKGROUP Function key F6 (TALKGROUP) can be used to reach the ASTRO Conv Talkgroup Options screen. This screen is on

259Disabled, the Auto Sel Call Transmit field on this screen will NOT bevisible.Selective Call Encode Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this

260Rx Unmute Rule Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Rx Unmute Rule. The choices are:[1] For radios equipped with VSELP (Vector Sum Exited Linear Pr

261Note: Receive-only personalities must always revert.Rx Network ID Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available Rx Network ID values,

262in progress is allowed to unmute before establishing whether the call is a secure call. Enabling this field also allows calls to unmute 180 to 360 m

263ASTRO Conventional Talkgroup OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F3, F9, F6 and then F6 to access this screen.Note: This screen is available

264# (index) This field is used to select a Talkgroup from the Talkgroup List for the current personality. If the Talkgroup Selection Type field is set

265OTACR/OTACS (For ASTRO Portables Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F3, F9, F6 and then F7 to access this screen.This screen can be accessed on

266Channel Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection or enter the desired value directly. This determines the channel associated with this pos

267Conventional Personality RAC OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F3, F9 and then F7 to access this screen.This screen can be accessed from the

25Retrieving RSS Version & Parts InformationThe RSS has a help screen that contains information on the RSS and a list of relevant RSS programming

268Access Type This field will be visible only if the Repeater Access field is set to Enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Repeater Access

269MDC Configuration MenuFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, and then F4 to access this screen.This screen allows you to edit the MDC options for the rad

270MDC Systems From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F4 and then F3 to access this screen.This screen allows you to change or view parameters that pertain

271Field DefinitionsMDC System Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to change the MDC system or directly enter the system number.Primary ID Enter the four-digit

272Radio Inhibit Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to enable/disable this feature. The Radio Inhibit feature allows the radio to respond to a remote Inhibit

273Emergency Type This field will be visible only if the Emergency field on this screen is set to Enabled. The following choices are available:Both type

274MDC System OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F4, F3 and then F9 to access this screen.This screen contains more options for MDC system config

275Inter-Packet Time (ms) Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose a value or enter the desired value directly. The inter-sequence pretime is the period o

276one else is transmitting. The valid range of values is 0 (zero) to 14 seconds. A value of Infinite is also available.Impolite Retries Use the UP/DOW

277MDC System Remote OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F4, F3 and then F9 twice to access this screen.This screen is available only if the radi

26Main Menu The MAIN MENU is the top level of the program from which all RSS menus and screens can be accessed.All selections are made via the functio

278Remote Radio Mode Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to make your selection. This feature allows the radio to operate in one of two possible states when it

279MDC Call List Table From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, and then F4 twice to access this screen.This screen lists the Call IDs and text for each memb

280Field DefinitionsNumber (#) The system automatically assigns a number to the Call ID entry when the user adds an entry.Call ID Enter the four-digit

281MDC Repeater ID From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F4 and then F5 to access this screen.This screen allows you to view and change values for the MDC

282ASTRO Menu From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6 and then F5 to access this screen.This screen allows you to navigate through the ASTRO edit screens. Th

283ASTRO Radio Wide OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5 and then F2 to access this screen.Portables OnlyMobiles OnlyThis screen allows you to

284Field DefinitionsMax CAI Data Tx Attempts This field will be visible for Mobiles only. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the Maximum Transmit Atte

285This value should be set to the maximum over-the-air data packet duration. For instance, for a maximum CAI packet size of 512 bytes, the value shou

286If the Common Air Interface (CAI) data packet to be transmitted is an acknowledgment, this timer represents the MAXIMUM time that the radio will wa

287ASTRO Systems From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5 and then F3 to access this screen.This screen allows you to change and view ASTRO system paramet

27Unlike the SERVICE function, a codeplug must be loaded into the computer’s memory using GET/SAVE functions before CHANGE/VIEW functions can be acces

288Field DefinitionsASTRO System Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the available ASTRO systems. Alternately, the F3/F4 functions keys can be

289Emergency Type This field will be visible only if the Emergency field has been set to Enabled. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to choose one of the follow

290Soft ID From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5, F3 and then F7 to access this screen.This screen will be accessible only if the Soft ID option was pu

291ASTRO System OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5, F3 and then F9 to access this screen. This screen is for radios equipped w

292F9 - ASTRO SYS REMOTE Brings up a screen where you can view/edit options relating to ASTRO System Remote Monitor/Radio Trace features.Field Definit

293❒ All LEDs turned off.This command is useful in preventing unauthorized use when the radio is stolen or lost. The radio can be uninhibited by sendi

294button will override Silent Emergency and unmute the radio. If this field is set to Disabled, the Monitor button cannot be used to unmute the radio.

295ASTRO System Remote OptionsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5, F3 and then F9 twice to access this screen.This screen is available only if the Re

296Remote Radio Mode This field will be visible for view-only on Mobile radios. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the ASTRO Remote Radio Mode featur

297ASTRO Call List From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5 and then F4 to access this screen.This screen allows you to view and edit Conventional ASTRO C

vii Foreword This edition of the ASTRO™ Radio Service Software (RSS) user’s guide contains revisions and updates made in support of all ASTRO RSS bea

28Service Software ConfigurationThe SERVICE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION screen can be accessed by pressing F9 at the MAIN MENU.From this screen, you can set

298Field DefinitionsNumber This is a view-only field that contains the automatically generated number of the Call ID. When you press F2 to add a Call ID

299ASTRO Data Peripheral (Mobiles Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6 and then F5 twice to access this screen.Mobiles OnlyThis screen is only availa

300ASTRO Conventional TalkgroupsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F5 and then F6 to access this screen.This screen is only available for radios equipp

301ASTRO Conventional Talkgroups within an ASTRO Conventional Talkgroup List. The factory default is 1.Talkgroup Alias Enabling this field allows the s

302Key Select For this field to be visible, the radio must be Multikey capable, and one or both of the following conditions must be true:1. Secure Hard

303MODAT From the MAIN MENU, press F4 and then F6 twice to access this screen.This screen cannot be accessed if the MODAT software option was not purc

304Auxiliary Systems From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, and then F7 to access this screen.This menu is available only if the RAC Software Option is Ena

305Singletone Systems From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F7 and then F2 to access this screen.This screen allows you to configure the radio to work with

306Field DefinitionsSystem Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired Singletone system, enter the system number directly, or use the F3/F4 funct

307Singletone List From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, F7 and then F3 to access this screen.This screen pertains to the Single Tone list. The list of Si

29Configure Paths and PortFrom the MAIN MENU, press F9 and then F3 to access this screen.This screen is used to set default disk drive paths for archiv

308Conventional Message Alias ListFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6, and then F8 to access this screen. This screen contains the Conventional Message A

309Conventional Status Alias ListFrom the MAIN MENU, press F4, F6 and then F9 to access this screen.This screen contains the Conventional Status Alias

310Zone/Talkgroup AssignmentAt the MAIN MENU, press F4 and then F8 to access this screen.A zone is an artificial grouping of channels (or talkgroups) t

311Field DefinitionsZone Number Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired zone. The number may also be entered directly.Zone Name Each zone may

312Notes

313 Print Menu Functions 6 The print function is used to produce permanent records of codeplug configurations. A printer is required and should be con

314 Print Menu At the MAIN MENU, press F5 to access the PRINT MENU. Make sure you have read a codeplug file using the GET/SAVE functions before you

315 Radio Wide Configuration Print Menu From the MAIN MENU, press F5 and then F3 to access the PRINT RADIO WIDE CONFIGURATION MENU. You must use t

316 Radio Wide Features Configuration Print Menu From the MAIN MENU, press F5 and then F3 twice to access this screen. You must use the GET/SAVE f

317 Trunking Print Menu At the MAIN MENU, press F5 and then F4 to bring up the TRUNKING PRINT MENU. You must use the GET/SAVE functions to first r

30Field DefinitionsArchive Path Enter the default directory path where archive files are to be located. The GET/SAVE:SAVE FILE function will default to

318Conventional Print MenuAt the MAIN MENU, press F5 and then F6 to access the CONVENTIONAL PRINT MENU.You must first read or get a codeplug using the

319F7 - AUX SYSTEMS(Auxiliary Systems)Takes you to a sub-menu from where you can print information about Single Tone Systems and Lists.F8 - MSG ALIAS

320MDC CONFIGURATION PRINT MENUAt the MAIN MENU, press F5, F6 then F4 to access the MDC PRINT MENU.You must first read or get a codeplug using the GET

321ASTRO Print Menu At the MAIN MENU, press F5, F6 and then F5 to access the ASTRO PRINT MENU.You must first read or get a codeplug using the GET/SAVE

322Auxiliary Systems Print MenuAt the MAIN MENU, press F5, F6 and then F7 to access this screen.This screen is accessible only if RAC Option has been

323 File Maintenance MenuFunctions 7 This RSS feature allows you to do file management tasks from within the RSS. For instance, you can create direct

324 File Maintenance Menu At the MAIN MENU, press F6 to access the FILE MAINTENANCE MENU.This RSS feature allows you to perform file management task

325 Create Directory Path From the MAIN MENU, press F6 and then F2 to bring up this screen.This screen allows you to create a new directory on yo

326 Delete Archive File From the MAIN MENU, press F6 and then F5 to bring up this screen.This screen allows you to delete unwanted files. Programm

327 FLASHport™ Upgrade 8 FLASHport is a revolutionary new method of upgrading the software in a subscriber radio. It involves enabling downloading ne

31Special Notes on Organizing Your Hard DiskIt is important to spend some time early on deciding which types or groups of files should be located toget

328 FLASHport Upgrade At the MAIN MENU, press F8 to access the FLASHport UPGRADE MENU. Note: This manual does NOT discuss the FLASHport processand

329 Computer-to-Radio Communication Error A Codes Note: A low-level hum or buzz in the received audio MAY beexperienced when TPL code OZ (254.1 Hz)

330 Notes

331 TPL Frequencies and Codes B Frequency (Hz) Code Frequency (Hz) Code 067.0 XZ 136.5 4Z069.3 WZ 141.3 4A071.9 XA 146.2 4B074.4 WA 151.4 5Z077.0 XB

332 Notes

333 DPL Codes C Code Code Code Code 023 152 331 546025 155 343 565026 156 346 606031 162 351 612032 165 364 624043 172 365 627047 174 371 631051 205

334 Notes

335 ASTRO Features D Note: Access to many of these features will be model-dependent . Conventional Signalling System Features Features MDC-1200 DTMF

336 Note: Access to many of these features will be model dependent.Trunking Signalling System Features Features Type I Type II Universal ID ✔ Failso

337 Radio Wide Features Features Type I Type II Selectable Keypad Mute ✔✔ Alert Tones ✔✔ Block Pending CA/PC ✔ Codeplug Self Test ✔✔ Rotary Switch Fu

32Setting Screen ColorsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F9 and then F7 to access this screen.This screen is used to select the type of display monitor that y

338 Trunking Wide Features Features Conventional Trunking Telephone Interconnect Half/Full Duplex ✔ Auto Dial Holdoff ✔ Conventional Wide Features Fe

339 By-Personality Features Features Conventional Trunking Mode Name (Assigned on Zone/Channel screen) ✔✔ RX Frequency ✔ TX Frequency ✔ RX Squelch Ty

340Message✔Access Type (Fast/Slow)✔20-Channel Synthesized✔Emergency Parameters✔ASTRO Signalling System✔MODAT Signalling System✔By-Personality Features

341By-System FeaturesFeaturesConventional ASTROConventional MDCType I TrunkingType II TrunkingSystem ID✔✔System Type (I, II, IIi)✔✔System ID Aliasing✔

342Notes

343Trunked Radio Personality Chart EFeature NamePers 1Pers 2Pers 3Pers 4Pers 5Pers 6Pers 7Pers 8Pers 9Pers 10Pers 11Pers 12Pers 13Pers 14Pers 15System

344Notes

345Conventional Radio Personality Chart FFeature NameMode1#_____Mode 2#_____Mode3#_____Mode4#_____Mode 5#_____Mode 6#_____Mode 7#_____Mode 8#_____Mode

346Notes

347 Glossary ? AMSS Automatic Multiple Site Select. A feature that enables radios to operate beyond the reach of a single repeater site. Radios equip

33Highlight Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color for the highlighted screen text.Background Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the

348Auto-Affiliation The ability of radios in a Type II or Type IIi Trunking system to automatically transmit their talkgroup and unit ID information t

349 group of radios of an incoming call. Channel Scan will not take place until the Call Alert or Voice Sel Call is cleared. Since Call Alert signals

350Continuous Assignment Updating The ability of the Motorola Trunked system to ensure that a radio just coming into service will be sent to the appr

351Default Standard radio settings. Also refers to standard settings that the RSS uses for input/output (I/O) port locations, file locations, display

352Failsoft (F/S) A pre-assigned channel. In the event that the Central Controller should fail, the radios in the system will enter a “Conventional”

353HearClear™ An advanced audio processing technology that reduces noise and provides crisp, clear audio. It can enhance reception even in marginal co

354Mode A collection of personality values, such as frequency, PL codes and scan lists. A mode is assigned a number or name that is displayed on the f

355Personality File A file that contains the data to be stored in a radio’s EEPROM. This file contains information such as receive frequency, transmit f

356into the radio. The user will hear only those transmissions encrypted with his or her radio’s individual key.Quik-Call II A two-tone sequential ton

357READ The means by which a radio’s codeplug information is transferred from the radio’s EEPROM to the workspace via the RIB.Receive Frequency The ce

34Notes

358Site De-registration The automatic site “sign-off” by the radio when the user roams to another site or selects a talkgroup on a different system. T

359Talkback Scan Allows the operator to respond to a call on the same channel as the call was received during the talkback time in scan.When the scann

360system. The Type II system handshaking does not include sending Acknowledge Tone and High Speed Handshake.Type IIi A type of Trunking system compos

361 Numerics 16-Position Rotary ...37 A A/G Failsoft ...

362 CAI (Common Air Interface) ...284 CAI Data Min Response Timer ...284 CAI Data Registra

363Digital Modulator Type ...205Direct Entry Keypad (DEK) ...124Direct Frequen

364Hot Keypad (DTMF) ...219How toAdd a Call ID ...235, 297Add

365Key ID Transmit HangTime ...114Key LIDs ...112Key

366Options Audio Muting ...172Orange Button ...37Org

367RRAB 1 Code Type ...268RAB 1 Singletone ...268

35 Basic RadioProgramming Tutorial 2 Now that the hardware and software installation is complete and the RSS is up and running, you are ready to prog

368Mobile Radio Button Locations ...50Portable Button Location Diagram ...39Programming SABER portables ...

369Status Alias Text ...211, 309Status Aliasing ...

370Two Alarm Option ...168Two-Position Concentric Switch ...137Options ...

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36 Major Decisions Involved To program the above features into the radio, follow this approach:1. Determine the desired number of personalities (chan

37 ASTRO Button/Switch/Menu Item Defaults The ASTRO radio’s button/switch/menu item defaults are provided below for your reference. NOTE: Menu items

viii Important Note on ASTRO SABER vs. ASTRO XTS 3000 About ASTRO XTS 3000 ASTRO XTS 3000 is an addition to the family of Motorola ASTRO Digital Port

Conventional Radio Personality Chart Feature NamePers1Pers2Pers3Pers4Pers5Pers6Pers7Pers8Pers9Pers10Pers11Pers12Pers13Pers14Pers15Pers16 Tx Frequency

39 ASTRO SABER Portable: Button and Switch Location Diagram (Button and Switch Location Purposes Only)SIDE BUTTON 2SIDE BUTTON 3S

40 ASTRO XTS 3000 Portable: Button Location Diagram (Button Location Purposes Only)1234567809ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPRSTUVWXYHOMEXTS 3000ABCABCPRSXTS 3000ABC

41 Step-by-Step Programming Instructions The directions below are designed to give you an overview of the radio programming procedure. Use the sample

42 Program the Phone List( if applicable ) Listed below are the steps required to create a phone list for an ASTRO radio ( This task can be programme

43 10. Press Tab to advance the prompt to the Transmit Squelch Type field. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select PL, DPL, or Disabled.11. If your sel

449. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the other channels.10. Press F10 to return to the CHANGE/VIEW MENU.NOTE: If more than 16 personalities (channels) we

45Program Personality into Archive and Back-up FilesYou have just saved the personality to the radio, but it is important to save it on disk to archiv

465. Assign personalities to switch positions on the ZONE/CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT screen (F4/F8).6. Fill in the scan list with desired zone/channel entries

47ASTRO SABER II Radio Button/Switch/Menu Item DefaultsThe ASTRO SABER radio’s button/switch/menu item defaults are provided below for your reference:

i Table of Contents ➠ 1 - Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48Trunked Radio Personality ChartFeature Name ExamplePers1Pers2Pers3Pers4Pers5Pers6Pers7Pers8Pers9Pers10Pers11Pers12Pers13System Type I/IIiSystem ID 0

49ASTRO SABER III Radio Button/Switch/Menu Item DefaultsThe ASTRO SABER radio’s button/switch/menu item defaults are provided below for your reference

50ASTRO Mobile Radio Conventional/Trunking Button LocationsASTRO Mobile Control Head Button Location Diagrams (Button Location Purposes Only) ASTRO Mo

51ASTRO Mobile Control Head Button Location Diagrams (Button Location Purposes Only) (Continued)XMIT BUSY1234567890DIMPriNonPriEmer DirScanCallMode

52Read Current Radio’s Personality (Codeplug)Before you can program the ASTRO radio, you must first read and access the current radio’s personality (co

53Program Trunking PersonalitiesAfter the Trunked system has been added, a Trunking personality must be created to support that system. Follow the ste

54Create a Talkgroup Scan with One ListNow that the Zone/Channel features are programmed, fill in the Scan List as follows:1. From the CHANGE/VIEW MENU

5512. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select USA.13. Press Tab to advance the prompt to the Phone Number field.14. Type in desired phone number.15. Press

568. For ASTRO SABER radios, press the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select Scan for position A and Blank for position B. For XTS 3000 radios, press Tab to ad

57Program Personality into Archive and Back-up FilesYou have just saved the personality to the radio, but it is important to save it on disk to archiv

ii Reference Oscillator Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Trans

58an archive file. This image will have the source codeplug's personality, but the tuning data of the target codeplug will remain unchanged.In thi

59 Service Menu Functions 3 Servicing the Radio Using the RSS Now that the hardware and software installation is complete and the RSS is up and runni

60 Service Menu Press F2 at the MAIN MENU to access the SERVICE MENU. Note: Receiver Alignment applies to Portable radios only. All radio alignmen

61 Function Key Descriptions F2 - TX ALIGN(Transmitter Alignment) Used to perform standard periodic radio transmit alignment procedures. Refer to yo

62 Controller Board Initialization From the MAIN MENU, press F2 then F9 to access the CONTROLLER BOARD INITIALIZATION screen. This screen is only

63 Function Key Descriptions F8 - Program Radio The Program Radio function will initialize a new CBI Controller Board with the serial number entered

64 Transmitter Alignment Menu From the MAIN MENU, press F2 twice to access the TRANSMITTER ALIGNMENT MENU. Portables OnlyMobiles Only Standard peri

65 Signalling deviation for DTMF and high-speed Trunking data should be checked whenever the radio is serviced and must be adjusted when any of the m

66 Reference Oscillator Alignment From the MAIN MENU, press F2 three times to bring up the REFERENCE OSCILLATOR ALIGNMENT screen.The New Softpot Va

67 Transmit Power Alignment From the MAIN MENU, press F2 twice and then F3 to access the TRANSMIT POWER ALIGNMENT screen.Refer to your Radio Serv

iii VRS-EP Mode Steering (Mobiles Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Trunking Me

68 Function Key Descriptions F6 - TOGGLE PTT Alternately keys and de-keys the radio being serviced. F8 - PROGRAM VALUE Programs the selected value i

69Transmit Deviation Balance (Compensation) AlignmentFrom the MAIN MENU, press F2 twice and then F4 to access this screen.Refer to your Radio Service

70Function Key DescriptionsF4 - TOGGLE LOW TONE PTT Alternately keys and de-keys the radio being serviced with a low frequency audio tone.F6 - TOGGLE

71Transmit Deviation Limit (Portables Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F2 twice and then F5 to access the TRANSMIT DEVIATION LIMIT screen.This screen ca

72Transmit Current Limit Alignment (Mobiles Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F2 twice and then F6 to bring up the TRANSMIT CURRENT LIMIT ALIGNMENT scree

73Note: This procedure needs to be performed on a singlefrequency only. All other frequencies will be adjustedautomatically.6. Press F8 to save the n

74Receive Alignment Menu (Portables Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F2 and then F3 to access this screen.This screen is accessible for UHF and VHF Port

75Front-End Filter Alignment (Portables Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F2, F3 and then F2 to access this screen.This screen is valid for UHF and VHF P

76Receiver VCO Alignment (Portables Only)From the MAIN MENU, press F2 and then F3 twice to access this screen.This screen is valid for UHF and VHF Por

77 Get/Save/ProgramMenu Functions 4 This section describes all the functions available from the GET/SAVE/PROGRAM MENU. To guide you through these fun

iv 6 - Print Menu Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313 Menu Map . .

78 Get/Save/Program Menu At the MAIN MENU, press F3 to bring up this screen.The GET/SAVE functions are used to transfer codeplug data from your rad

79 Function Key Descriptions F2 - READ RADIO(Read Radio Codeplug) A radio and RIB must be properly connected to the computer and power turned on bef

80 Reading Codeplug Data From Radio ( Requires RIB ) From the MAIN MENU, press F3 and then F2 to access this screen. Note: You may read the code

81 Get Codeplug Data From Archive File From the MAIN MENU, press F3 twice to access this screen.The GET ARCHIVE function is used to retrieve an arc

82 Clone Radio From the MAIN MENU, press F3 and then F5 to access this screen.The CLONE radio function is used to copy codeplug information from

83 Complete (Full) Cloning To perform a full clone, you will need System Keys for all Trunked systems in the radio. Follow the steps below for Full

84 4. Program the target radio by pressing F8 from the PROGRAM RADIO screen ( F3/F8) or from the CLONE RADIO screen (F3/F5).5. Save the target code

85MDC Data Cloning From the MAIN MENU, press F3, F5 and then F3 to access this screen.The function keys on this screen will vary for Conventional and

86Function Key Descriptions(Conventional Radios only)F2 - READ SER NUM Reads the serial number from the target radio.F4 - ASTRO ID Used to edit the un

87ASTRO ID From the MAIN MENU, press F3, F5, F3 and then F4 to access this screen.Note: The Talkgroup ID field is not visible for radios equipped withC

7 Getting Started 1 Welcome to the ASTRO Radio Service Software application!This Radio Service Software (RSS) manual is your guide to customizing and

88MODAT From the MAIN MENU, press F3, F5, F3 and then F5 to access this screen.This screen is used to edit the unique MODAT Individual Radio ID for th

89Saving Codeplug Data to an Archive FileFrom the MAIN MENU, press F3 and then F7 to access this screen.The SAVE ARCHIVE function is used to create (o

90Field DefinitionsArchive Filename Enter the DOS name for the archive file to be saved. The standard DOS file naming convention must be used, i.e., the

91Programming the Radio Codeplug (Requires RIB)From the MAIN MENU, press F3 and then F8 to bring up this screen.This screen allows you to program the

92Programming History From the MAIN MENU, press F3 and then F9 to access this screen.All the fields on this screen are read-only fields. This screen sho

93Field DefinitionsModel Number This is the radio model number stored in the codeplug, which should correspond to the model number printed on the label

94Notes

95 Change/View MenuFunctions 5 This section describes all the functions available from the CHANGE/VIEW MENU. To guide you through these functions, CH

96CHANGE/VIEWPhone Lists and Options D DTMF Access/De-Access CodesH Dialing OptionsI Scan Lists and Options E Radio Wide Scan OptionsH Display Option

97Change/View Menu Press F4 at the MAIN MENU to access the CHANGE/VIEW MENU.The CHANGE/VIEW MENU is a multi-level menu. Its sub-menus are used to chan