RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Envoy™ Transceiver Reference Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents Section 1 Introduction Standards and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Section 2 Using the wizard Overview of the wizard . . . . . . . . . . Using the wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . Setting the location of the desk console Adding a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering a self address . . . . . . . . . Adding a contact . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS The 2230 Desk Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The 2210 RFU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Section 4 Navigating the menu structure Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the menu structure . . . . . . . . . . Overview of basic and advanced views . . . . . Basic view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Selecting the mute type . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manually tuning the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the brightness of the display . . . . . . . . Setting the display timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the location of the desk console . . . . . . Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Modes . . . . . . . . Preferred mode . . . Power . . . . . . . . Working with channels . Adding a channel . . Editing a channel . . Moving a channel . . Deleting a channel . Section 8 Section 9 iv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 10 Contacts Overview of contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entries for a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contact name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calls for a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HF network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALE|Selcall address . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Link . . . . . . . Response . . . . Tune time . . . . LQA exchange . Slot width . . . . Working with NETs Adding a NET . . Editing a NET . . Moving a NET . Deleting a NET . Section 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Settings > Configuration > Factory . Settings > Connectors > RFU 15way Settings > Connectors > RFU 6way . Settings > Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings > Calling > General . . . . . Settings > Calling > ALE . . . . . . Settings > GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings > Audio . . . . . . . . . . . Settings > Security . . . . . . . . . . Settings > Connectivity . . . . . . . Section 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 20 Encryption Overview of encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secure key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching the encryptor on or off . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting an encryptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding a secure key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a secure key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing a secure key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 22 Connectors Connectors on the RFU . . . . . Antenna control connector . . DC supply connector . . . . . RF connector . . . . . . . . . Fan connector . . . . . . . . . 10-way connector . . . . . . . 6-way serial data connector . . Handset and speaker connector 15-way GPIO connector . . . Connectors on the desk console . DC supply connector . . . . . 15-way GPIO connector . . . Ethernet connector . . . . . . Transceiver connector . . . . USB connector . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix B HF radio transmission HF radio transmission . . . . . . . . Ground wave . . . . . . . . . . . Direct wave . . . . . . . . . . . . Sky wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequency, distance and time of day . Channels, HF networks and scanning Etiquette for the use of HF radio . . . Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix E Definitions Acronyms and abbreviations . Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit multipliers . . . . . . . About this issue . . . . . . . Appendix F Appendix G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LIST OF FIGURES List of figures Figure 1: Figure 2: Figure 3: Figure 4: Figure 5: Figure 6: Figure 7: Figure 8: Figure 9: Figure 10: Figure 11: Figure 12: Figure 13: Figure 14: Figure 15: Figure 16: Figure 17: Figure 18: Figure 19: Figure 20: Figure 21: Figure 22: Figure 23: Figure 24: Figure 25: Figure 26: Figure 27: ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL Steps in the wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Wizard Startup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LIST OF TABLES List of tables Table 1: Table 2: Table 3: Table 4: Table 5: Table 6: Table 7: Table 8: Table 9: Table 10: Table 11: Table 12: Table 13: Table 14: Table 15: Table 16: Table 17: Table 18: Table 19: Table 20: Table 21: Table 22: Table 23: Table 24: Table 25: Table 26: ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL Character-entry mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Information that may be shown in the status areas on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction This manual provides an overview of the Envoy™ Transceiver, how to install it in mobile and fixed stations, how to operate the transceiver, and how to perform advanced setup procedures. This manual is for system administrators who set up and maintain HF communication networks. There may be a list of related links at the end of a section of text, if required. There is an index at the end of this manual as an aid to finding specific information.
INTRODUCTION Keys and macros—provides a summary of the standard hot keys on the control point, and describes how to add your own macro and assign this to a hot key Modes—provides a summary of the modes that may be available in your transceiver Free tune—describes how to tune to a specific receive frequency Encryption—describes how to set up and use encryption with the transceiver Data options—describes how to set up and use modems with the transceiver Connectors—provides a summary of the pinouts of all con
INTRODUCTION STANDARDS AND ICONS Standards and icons The following standards and icons are used: This typeface... Means...
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2 Using the wizard This section contains the following topics: • Overview of the wizard on page 6 • Using the wizard on page 8 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 5
USING THE WIZARD OVERVIEW OF THE WIZARD Overview of the wizard The wizard is available if the transceiver: • has not been programmed with a profile • has a basic profile that has a common self address for the default HF networks Selcall and CALM, and has one scan table The wizard steps you through setting up information in the transceiver so that it may be operated at a basic level.
USING THE WIZARD OVERVIEW OF THE WIZARD Related links: The Envoy™ Transceiver on page 19 Navigating the menu structure on page 27 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 7
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Using the wizard The wizard should start automatically when a new transceiver is powered up for the first time. Figure 2: Wizard Startup screen NOTE: If the wizard screen doesn’t launch automatically, follow the instructions below. If your transceiver has been profiled using TPS, the wizard may not be available. To use the wizard: Press PTT, then press structure.
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Selecting a language NOTE: This step in the wizard is shown if you have multiple languages available. To select a language: Press or to scroll to the language that you want to use on the control point, then press OK. Press (Save) to save the information. Press (Yes) to confirm that you want to change the language.
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Press If you want to review the information that you have entered, press move through the entries. Press or to select the format that you want to use. or to (Save) to save the information. If you have not changed any of the time and date information, press (Close). Related links: Setting the date and time on page 68 Setting the location of the desk console NOTE: This step in the wizard is shown if your control point is a desk console.
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Press To select a mode: • • • to move to the Mode entry. Press to view the list of available modes. Press or to scroll to the mode that you want to use, then press OK. The check box contains a when the mode is selected. Select other modes, as required. NOTE: • Press The modes that you select become the allowed modes for this channel. In a scan table, you can duplicate a channel and select another of the allowed modes. (Save).
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Adding channels to a scan table To add channels to a scan table: Press or Press or Select more channels, as required. Press Continue from Entering a self address on page 12. to scroll to the channel that you want to add, then press OK. to select the mode that you want to use. (Save) to add these channel selections. Entering a self address A self address is used by other stations to call your station.
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Adding a contact A contact is a person who you want to call, and for whom you want to pre-define the method of calling them. You may be able to contact the same person via a number of different methods. When you set up the contact, you define each method as a separate call for the contact. NOTE: If you require more detail on adding a contact, see Contacts on page 143. To add a contact: Enter the name that you want to use for the contact, then press (Add Call).
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Adding a simple call A simple call is a call that requires an address only at this stage of the definition process. To continue with adding a Selective, Channel Test, Emergency, Get Position or Send Position call: Press Enter the address of the station that you want to call. Continue from Completing the contact on page 17. to move to the Selcall|ALE Address entry.
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD If you want to enter a message: • Start typing the message. Press OK to start a new line, if required. NOTE: • Press (Options), scroll to OK, then press message to the call. If you want to select a message from a list of stored messages: • Press • Press NOTE: (Select) to add the (Options), scroll to Stored, then press or (Select). to scroll to the message that you want to use.
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Adding a Phone call To continue with adding a Phone call: Press Enter the phone number. Continue from Completing the contact on page 17. to move to the Phone Number entry. Adding a Get Status call To continue with adding a Get Status call: Press Enter the address of the station that you want to call. Press to move to the Selcall|ALE Address entry. to move to the Status Type entry, then press .
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Completing the contact To finish entering the information required for the contact: to move to the Call Description entry. Press By default, the call type is entered as the call description. Enter the description that you want to use for this call. Press If you want to add another call for the contact, press steps for adding a call. (Save) to save the information.
USING THE WIZARD USING THE WIZARD Do one of the following: • • If you want to connect an accessory to the 15-way port of the RFU, press (Yes), then continue from Selecting a peripheral device on page 18. If you do not want to connect an accessory, press (No), then press OK to close the wizard. Selecting a peripheral device When you select the peripheral device from the list, the transceiver automatically sets these properties.
3 The Envoy™ Transceiver This section contains the following topics: • Overview of the Envoy™ Transceiver on page 20 • The 2220 Handset on page 22 • The 2221 Handset on page 23 • The 2230 Desk Console on page 24 • The 2210 RFU on page 25 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 19
THE ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER OVERVIEW OF THE ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER Overview of the Envoy™ Transceiver A typical Envoy™ Transceiver system comprises: • a control point (2220 Handset, 2221 Handset, or 2230 Desk Console) • a 2210 RFU • a 12 V DC power supply • an antenna system Figure 3: Typical transceiver system l tro con a enn ant nna y ppl e ant DC su V 12 y wa r 15- ecto n con t ni Fu R ay 6-wector n con ™ RF Un it Se ria lN o.
THE ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER OVERVIEW OF THE ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER Related links: Setting the location of the desk console on page 71 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 21
THE ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER THE 2220 HANDSET The 2220 Handset The 2220 Handset is a control point for the Envoy™ Transceiver. The user interface provides an icon-based menu structure for easy setup and operation of the transceiver.
THE ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER THE 2221 HANDSET The 2221 Handset The 2221 Handset is a control point for the Envoy™ Transceiver. The user interface provides an icon-based menu structure for easy operation of the transceiver. It has a condensed set of keys for use in simpler communication scenarios.
THE ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER THE 2230 DESK CONSOLE The 2230 Desk Console The 2230 Desk Console is a control point for the Envoy™ Transceiver. The user interface provides an icon-based menu structure for easy setup and operation of the transceiver. The desk console is standard for a fixed station.
THE ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER THE 2210 RFU The 2210 RFU The RFU modulates audio signals onto radio frequencies that can be transmitted on air, and demodulates the radio frequencies it receives into audio signals. It also interprets the instructions that you enter through the control point. Figure 7: ™ 2210 RFU RF Un it Se ria lN o.
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4 Navigating the menu structure This section contains the following topics: • Menu structure on page 28 • Navigating the menu structure on page 30 • Overview of basic and advanced views on page 31 • Overview of user and admin levels on page 33 • Finding a word or value on page 36 • Selecting an icon on page 38 • Selecting a function from the menu bar on page 39 • Entering text in a field on page 40 • Entering text in the 2221 Handset on page 43 • Selecting a value from a list on page 44
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE MENU STRUCTURE Menu structure The menu structure comprises a main menu and a series of submenus that are accessed via the main menu. Each menu and submenu is represented by an icon. Some icons provide direct access to an input/view screen, while other icons provide a list of entries for the menu. The number of icons that are visible on each screen depends on the access level into which you are logged, and the view that is being shown.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE MENU STRUCTURE Figure 9: Menu structure (admin level) Setup Wizard Add Channel User Data Channels Scan Tables HF Networks Phone Links Contacts NETs Messages Macros Modes Peripherals Settings Control Point Configuration Connectors Scan Calling GPS Audio Security Connectivity Admin Login/Logout Advanced View Select Language Information Device Information Option Password Version IP Connectivity Licence General Time and Date Secure Brightness Self Tests Find RFU GPS Func
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE Navigating the menu structure The menu structure comprises a main menu and a series of submenus that are accessed via the main menu. Navigation keys enable you to highlight an icon, then press OK to select that menu. You can continue drilling down through the menu structure in this way. At the lowest level of the menu structure there is either an input/view screen, or a list of entries.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW OF BASIC AND ADVANCED VIEWS Overview of basic and advanced views There are two views of information in the user interface of the control point: basic and advanced. The contents of basic and advanced views are pre-determined and cannot be changed. Basic view Basic view provides a condensed view of the user interface, and typically the view at which the control point is operated. When you power up the transceiver, the control point enters basic view.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW OF BASIC AND ADVANCED VIEWS Switching between basic and advanced views The user can switch between basic and advanced views to either: • simplify the user interface of the control point (basic view), or • access advanced settings that they are permitted to change (advanced view) To switch between views: Press From the main menu, select Press OK to toggle advanced view on or off as required. Press NOTE: 32 until the main menu screen is shown.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW OF USER AND ADMIN LEVELS Overview of user and admin levels There are two levels of access to information in the user interface of the control point: user and admin. You can change which entries the user can see and edit by applying access rights to the profile in TPS. Related links: Overview of access rights on page 244 User level User level is the lowest access level, and typically the level at which the transceiver is operated.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW OF USER AND ADMIN LEVELS NOTE: Setting the access rights on an entry, that is, whether it is admin locked and/or admin hidden, can only be performed via TPS. Figure 15: Locked, hidden and advanced indicators entry locked at a higher level NOTE: locked or hidden at admin level available in advanced view If an entry is locked at admin level (or higher), it may only be viewed at user level. If an entry is hidden at admin level, it is not visible at user level.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE OVERVIEW OF USER AND ADMIN LEVELS Enter the PIN provided by your system administrator, then press OK. Logging out of admin level Admin level is used for modifying settings that are not available at user level. To log out of admin level: Press From the main menu, select Press OK. Switch to basic or advanced view, as required. until the main menu screen is shown. (Admin Logout).
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE FINDING A WORD OR VALUE Finding a word or value The quickest way to find an entry or a value in the user interface of the control point is to use the Find function, which is available via the key when the icon selected contains submenus or lists of entries. The feature searches for the sequence of characters (letter, numbers, or a combination of both) that you enter.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE FINDING A WORD OR VALUE NOTE: If you select the icon by pressing OK, you will enter that menu level. If you do not want to search at the lower level, press (Close) to return to the higher level, then press (Find) again. Enter the letter and/or number on which you want to search. Any entries or values that contain the character you have entered are shown in a list, with the character highlighted. NOTE: You may have to scroll through the list to view all of the results.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE SELECTING AN ICON Selecting an icon The top levels of the menu structure are represented by icons. In order to enter the menu represented by the icon, you need to select the icon. Figure 17: Highlighted icon highlighted icon To select an icon: 38 Use Press OK or , , and to highlight the icon that you want to select. (OK) to select the icon.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE SELECTING A FUNCTION FROM THE MENU BAR Selecting a function from the menu bar The menu bar at the bottom of the screen provides varying functions, depending on the context. You can select a function directly, or activate a pop-up from the menu bar by pressing the corresponding key ( or ). A vertical line next to the text indicates that there are a number of choices from which to choose.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE ENTERING TEXT IN A FIELD Entering text in a field You may need to enter text into a field within an entry. This may be a name given to some user data, or it may be a specific value, such as a frequency. When you first enter an editable text field, either by selecting a menu or using the and navigation keys, any existing text that you can edit is highlighted. You can use this text, edit this text, or delete this text and enter new text.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE ENTERING TEXT IN A FIELD Table 1: Character-entry mode Character-entry mode Indicator All upper-case letters All lower-case letters Leading-capital letters Numbers Do any of the following: • • • • Press or to move the cursor to the point at which you want to enter text. Press to delete text to the left of the cursor. Hold to delete the whole entry. Press the key on the keypad that corresponds to the letter that you want to enter.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE ENTERING TEXT IN A FIELD To enter a special character: Press or character. Press to cycle through the available choices or hold special characters. to move the cursor to the point where you want to insert a special to see the available Depending on the context, you can select from: 42 Press press Repeat as required. , , or to highlight the character that you want to use, then (Insert).
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE ENTERING TEXT IN THE 2221 HANDSET Entering text in the 2221 Handset The 2221 Handset does not have alphanumeric keys, however, you can still enter text into fields within the user interface. CAUTION: This process describes how to enter text into an entry field using the virtual keypad, then save the text back to the entry. At this point, the change to the entry itself has not been saved. Descriptions of processes in this document continue from the change to the entry.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE SELECTING A VALUE FROM A LIST Selecting a value from a list When you select an entry that has a list of values, either by selecting an icon or using the and navigation keys, the field is highlighted to show that it can be edited, and / indicators appear on one or both sides of the field to show that multiple values are available.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE SELECTING/DESELECTING A CHECK BOX Selecting/deselecting a check box There are some entries in the menu structure that require you to enable or disable a particular feature via a check box. When the check box contains a , the feature is enabled. If the check box is clear, the feature is disabled. Figure 22: Entry with a check box To select or deselect a check box: Highlight the entry. Press OK to toggle the check box as selected or deselected.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE MOVING A SLIDER Moving a slider Some values in the user interface of the control point are represented by a slider. Figure 23: A slider value slider navigation key indicator To move a slider: 46 Press any of the navigation keys suggested in the navigation key indicator to adjust the slider.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE CHANGING THE ORDER OF ITEMS IN A LIST Changing the order of items in a list In some areas of the control point, you are able to change the order in which the items appear, which impacts how the item is viewed, or when each item may be used. For example, you may change the order in which the channels, scan tables, HF networks, contacts, phone links, and NETs are listed so that you don’t have to scroll to the item to select it.
NAVIGATING THE MENU STRUCTURE SAVING YOUR CHANGES Saving your changes When information in an entry has been changed, either by editing existing text or selecting a different value from a list, an asterisk is added to the title of the screen. Figure 24: Screen that has changes to be saved asterisk indicates that changes have been made To save changes: 48 Do one of the following: • • Press Press (Save). (Options), scroll to Save, then press • Press (Close) to discard the changes. (Select).
5 Structure of information This section contains the following topics: • Structure of user information on page 50 • Structure of contact and call information on page 51 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 49
STRUCTURE OF INFORMATION STRUCTURE OF USER INFORMATION Structure of user information Information in the Envoy™ Transceiver is stored like blocks in a building. Basic blocks are populated with information first, then these blocks, along with different blocks, are assembled into larger blocks. Ultimately, one of the top-level blocks is used to make a call. The most basic block is a frequency. A frequency is combined with a mode, say USB or LSB, and a name to become a channel.
STRUCTURE OF INFORMATION STRUCTURE OF CONTACT AND CALL INFORMATION Structure of contact and call information A contact holds information on calls that you make to a particular person. You may have several methods of calling the same person. Each method that you use is bundled into a call for that contact.
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6 Operating the transceiver This section contains the following topics: • Switching the transceiver on and off on page 54 • The channel screen on page 55 • Scanning channels on page 61 • Muting the transceiver on page 63 • Using the microphone on page 65 • Manually tuning the antenna on page 66 • Selecting a language on page 67 • Setting the date and time on page 68 • Setting the brightness of the display on page 69 • Setting the display timeout on page 70 • Setting the location of the
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SWITCHING THE TRANSCEIVER ON AND OFF Switching the transceiver on and off Switching on the transceiver To switch on the transceiver: Press . The template screen, then the welcome screen (if set) are shown briefly, followed by the channel screen. Switching off the transceiver To switch off the transceiver: Hold for 2 sec, then release. The transceiver is switched off.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER THE CHANNEL SCREEN The channel screen The channel screen shows the following information: • the name of the currently selected channel • the transmit and receive frequencies, if applicable • a bar graph that indicates the signal strength on receive (green) and the output power on transmit (red) • the transmit power level setting • the call type icon (when calling) or the scan indicator (when scanning) • the mute type indicator • the mode Figure 27: signal strength in
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER THE CHANNEL SCREEN When the transceiver is scanning, the channel screen is replaced by the scanning screen. Figure 28: Scanning screen scan indicator Related links: Call types on page 400 Selecting information to be shown in a status area on page 57 Selecting a channel To select a channel: Press PTT to exit to the channel or scanning screen. If the transceiver is scanning, press SCAN to switch off scanning. Press or to scroll to the channel that you want to use.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER THE CHANNEL SCREEN Do any of the following: • • Hold OK to edit the channel, if permitted. Press OK to search for a channel. • Press CALL to start a call. • Hold CALL to go to Contacts. Related links: Finding a word or value on page 36 Selecting information to be shown in a status area There are six status areas on the channel, scanning and free-tune screens that provide operational information directly to the user.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER THE CHANNEL SCREEN Table 2: Information that may be shown in the status areas on the screen Item Description Transceiver type Read from the template in the transceiver, for example, X1 or X2 User-defined text 1/2 Any text that you want to show on the screen Altitude, Latitude, Longitude, Speed Derived from GPS signals from a GPS receiver PA temperature Temperature of the heatsink Tx power Monitored transmit power from the transceiver Rx level Strength of an incoming
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER THE CHANNEL SCREEN Press (Save) to save the information. Related links: Settings > Control Point > Status Area on page 198 Selecting a theme You can select one of the following themes for the display on the control point. You can select one theme for use during the day, and another for use during the night.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER THE CHANNEL SCREEN 60 Press Switch the transceiver off then on again to activate the new theme. (Save) to save the information.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SCANNING CHANNELS Scanning channels If you intend to receive calls on several channels, switch on scanning. When scanning is switched on, the transceiver sequentially selects each channel/mode in your scan tables to detect incoming calls. The channel are scanned in a continuous cycle. Mute is switched on automatically. NOTE: Only those scan tables that are set to be scanned have the channels scanned.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SCANNING CHANNELS Pausing scanning To pause scanning: Do one of the following: • • To pause scanning on the last-selected channel, press OK. To pause scanning and scroll to another channel, press or . The channel/modes through which you can scroll are those in the scan tables that are being scanned. They are not listed alphabetically but in the order in which they are being scanned. If you do not press a key within 30 sec, the transceiver automatically resumes scanning.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER MUTING THE TRANSCEIVER Muting the transceiver When the transceiver is set to a channel or is scanning channels, and mute is switched off, you hear on-air signals on each channel. If you do not want to listen to this, you can silence the transceiver by switching mute on. You can set the mute to open when a voice signal is detected (Voice mute V), or only when a call addressed to your station is received (Selcall mute S).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER MUTING THE TRANSCEIVER Selecting the mute type To select the mute type: Press V/S to toggle the mute type between Selcall mute (S) and Voice mute (V). NOTE: If you have the AES-256 digital voice encryptor fitted and active, an additional mute type of Digital Voice mute (D) is available.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING THE MICROPHONE Using the microphone The microphone is located at the top centre of your handset. When you talk into the microphone: • hold the microphone side-on and close to your mouth • hold down PTT • speak clearly at your normal volume and rate • release PTT to return to receiving mode NOTE: By default, the transceiver is set up to transmit a short beep when you release PTT. This removes the need for you to say ‘over’ at the end of your transmission.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER MANUALLY TUNING THE ANTENNA Manually tuning the antenna WARNING: Before using the antenna system see the safety information provided. NOTE: If the transceiver is connected to an automatic tuning antenna, it tunes the antenna automatically when required. You may need to manually tune the antenna if you are receiving on a new channel, or if you want to check the SWR value for the antenna. To manually tune the antenna: Press TUNE.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SELECTING A LANGUAGE Selecting a language The default language for the control point is English, however, you may have other language options available for the control point. Figure 31: Select Language screen To select a language: From the main menu, select Press or to scroll to the language that you want to use on the control point, then press OK. Press (Save) to save the information. Press (Yes) to confirm that you want to change the language.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Setting the date and time The transceiver is set to UTC time in the factory. You set the local time and time zone offset for the location of the control point. This feature is useful if you have a communication network that spreads over several time zones, or you need to time stamp your transmissions according to the current time at longitude zero.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY Setting the brightness of the display To set the brightness: Do one of the following: • • Press Press Press + 0. From the main menu, select or ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL (General), then (Brightness). to scroll to the value that you want to set, then press OK. (Save) to save the information.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SETTING THE DISPLAY TIMEOUT Setting the display timeout You can set the length of time that the display and keypad backlight remains on after the last activity on the control point. After this time, the backlight value drops to Low. When a key is pressed, the backlighting returns to the value set in the Brightness entry. To set the display timeout: From the main menu, select Press to move to the Set Auto Dim Time tab.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SETTING THE LOCATION OF THE DESK CONSOLE Setting the location of the desk console The desk console may be connected directly to the transceiver, or it may be connected remotely. Figure 32: Connection between RFU and desk console using 10-way to 8-way cable l tro a enn ant nna e ant ry te bat con y wa r 15- ecto n con nit u RF ay 6-wector n con ™ RF Un it Se ria lN o.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER SETTING THE LOCATION OF THE DESK CONSOLE Figure 33: Connection between RFU and desk console using Ethernet cables and optional switch rol ont ac enn t n a nna e ant ry te t a b y wa r 15- ecto n con nit u RF ay 6-wector n con ™ RF Un it Se ria lN o.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Calling This section describes how to make the various types of calls from the transceiver.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Making a Selective call If you want to speak with the operator at a particular station, make a Selective call to the address of that station. When the station receives the call, the transceiver sounds an alert tone to notify the operator. To make a selective call: Press CALL. The call type and address of the last call are shown at the top of the call screen. If you do not want to use the HF network shown at the top right of the screen: • • • Press (Options).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Making a Channel Test call A Channel Test call enables you to test the quality of a channel/mode in a Codan Selcall HF network, and is sometimes referred to as a Beacon call. If you have the MIL-STD-188-144B ALE option installed, a Channel Test call may be made in an ALE/CALM HF network to replace information in the LQA database, and to perform a manual sounding operation. There are two ways to test the quality of a channel/mode in a Codan Selcall HF network.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Do one of the following: • • If prompted, press press CALL. A To repeat the call to the last address used, press CALL. To call a different station, enter the address, then press CALL. or to scroll to the channel that you want to use, then is shown next to the currently selected channel/mode. Listen for the revertive signal from the other station. The volume and clarity of the signal indicates the quality of the channel/mode.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Making a Channel Test call in an ALE/CALM HF network If you want to update the information stored in the LQA database for the called address using the same HF network for the current time slot, make a Channel Test call to this station. The calling station sends a beacon on each channel in the scan tables associated with the HF network. Local and remote BER and SINAD information is recorded, and an LQA score is determined for each channel.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Do one of the following: • • Press CALL to make a call to this station using the best channel. Press (Close) to exit the LQA screen. Press OK. Making a Message call If you want to send a text message to another station, make a Message call.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Do one of the following: • • To repeat the call to the last address used, press CALL. To call a different station, enter the address, then press CALL. • To repeat or return a call from the call log, press then press CALL. If you want to enter a message: • Start typing the message. Press OK to start a new line, if required. NOTE: • to scroll to the call, Press (Options), scroll to OK, then press message to the call.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING If prompted, press press CALL. A or to scroll to the channel that you want to use, then is shown next to the currently selected channel/mode. To abort the call before it is answered, press PTT or SCAN. There will be audible beeps or a pop-up message to indicate that the call has been successful.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING If you are prompted to add a phone link, do the following: • • Enter the name that you want to use for the phone link. Press to move to the HF Network entry. • • • • Press or to select the HF network that you want to use. Press to move to the Selcall|ALE Address entry. Enter the address of the telephone station. Press (Save). If you are prompted to select a phone link, scroll to the phone link that you want to use, then press CALL.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING If you do not want to use the HF network shown at the top right of the screen: • • • Press (Options). Scroll to HF Networks, then press (Select). Scroll to the HF network that you want to use, then press OK. Press Do one of the following: • • • or to select the Send Position call type if it is not selected. To repeat the call to the last address used, press CALL. To call a different station, enter the address, then press CALL.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Making a Get Position call If you want to obtain the GPS position of a specific station that has valid GPS information, make a Get Position call to that station. Get Position calls are automatically answered by the receiving station so an operator is not required to process the return call. NOTE: You can make a Get Position call if the GPS Call option is installed in your transceiver and the transceiver that you are calling.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING If prompted, press press CALL. A or to scroll to the channel that you want to use, then is shown next to the currently selected channel/mode. To abort the call before it is answered, press PTT or SCAN. There will be audible beeps or a pop-up message to indicate that the call has been successful. NOTE: The format of GPS information in call pop-ups, Call Log and Call History is DDMM.SSSS S, DDDMM.SSSS E, for example, 3452.82 S, 13841.26 E.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING If you do not want to use the HF network shown at the top right of the screen: • • Press (Options). Scroll to HF Networks, then press • Scroll to the HF network that you want to use, then press OK. Press Do one of the following: or (Select). to select the Get Status call type if it is not selected. To repeat the call to the last address used, press CALL. To call a different station, enter the address, then press CALL.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Making an Emergency call If you want to trigger an emergency alert tone at a particular station and speak with an operator, make an Emergency call. If the GPS Call option is installed in the transceiver (and you have connected and configured a GPS receiver, or GPS information stored in the My Position entry), your GPS position is automatically sent with the call. Emergency calls can be sent to several stations at once.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING If prompted, press press CALL. A or to scroll to the channel that you want to use, then is shown next to the currently selected channel/mode. To abort the call before it is answered, press PTT or SCAN. There will be audible beeps or a pop-up message to indicate that the call has been successful.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Related links: RFDS Emergency call on page 406 Making a call to a contact To make a call to a contact: Hold CALL. Press If required, press or to scroll to the contact who you want to call. or to scroll to the call that you want to make. The call types that are available for the contact are set up in User Data > Contacts. NOTE: If only one call has been set up for the contact, you cannot select a different call type at the time of the call. Press CALL.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Making a call from the Call History The Envoy™ Transceiver stores information on the calls that you send and receive. The detailed call history is accessed by holding CALL, then pressing to scroll to the Call History tab. NOTE: A filtered call log is available in the call screen. This log contains only the latest instance of a call to a specific station. To make a call from the Call History: Hold CALL.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER CALLING Making a call from the Emergency key You can set up emergency contacts with calls that are chained together when you hold the key. CAUTION: If you have more than one emergency contact, you will be prompted to select the emergency contact that you want to call at the time of the call. To make a call from the key: Hold If you have more than one emergency contact, scroll to the contact that you want to call, then press CALL. If prompted, press press CALL.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING THE CLARIFIER Using the clarifier The clarifier is a feature that enables you to adjust the receive frequency to compensate for any frequency offset between your transceiver and the remote transceiver, thus improving the quality of received voice. To use the clarifier: Go to the channel screen and ensure that scanning is switched off. Do one of the following: • On a 2220 Handset, press FUNC. • On a 2221 Handset, press (Menu), select Clarifier, then press (OK).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER REDUCING BACKGROUND NOISE WITH EASITALK™ Reducing background noise with Easitalk™ The Easitalk™ feature enables you to reduce the level of background noise that is present when you listen to a channel. If Easitalk™ is active when the transceiver begins scanning, it is automatically switched off. It is switched on again when scanning pauses or stops. NOTE: Easitalk™ uses one of three DSP algorithms to reduce the background noise.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TRANSCEIVER Viewing information about your transceiver Overview of information in the transceiver The transceiver contains information on: • hardware options that have been fitted • sales options that have been enabled • the electronic serial number of the RFU • the version status of the current firmware • IP information • licence information Viewing device information To view information in the transceiver: From the main menu, select
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TRANSCEIVER Viewing the ESN To view the ESN: From the main menu, select (Information), then (Option Password). The ESN is shown on the Option Password screen. Viewing the firmware version To view the firmware version of the transceiver: From the main menu, select (Information), then (Version). NOTE: If you want to view detailed version information, switch to advanced view.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TRANSCEIVER Viewing IP information To view the IP information: From the main menu, select (Information), then (IP Connectivity).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TRANSCEIVER Viewing licence information To view licence information: From the main menu, select (Information), then (Licence).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING GPS Using GPS Overview of GPS If you have the GPS Call Option enabled, and a GPS receiver connected and selected as a peripheral device, you can send and receive GPS information on your transceiver. GPS information is stored in the Call Log and Call History when it is included with a call, and your own GPS information can be viewed on the series of tabs on the GPS screen (Info, Distance and Bearing, Signal Strength, Satellites Constellation).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING GPS Setting a waypoint for distance and bearing NOTE: You can set a waypoint if the GPS Call option is installed. To set up a waypoint: From the main menu, select Press Press (Waypoint), then press tab as required. (General), then (GPS). to move to the Distance and Bearing tab. to select the Call History or Contacts The information available is filtered on Get Position and received Send Position calls.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING GPS Viewing GPS information NOTE: You can view GPS information if the GPS Call option is installed. To view GPS information: Table 3: From the main menu, select Press (General), then (GPS). to move to the tab that you want to view. GPS information Tab Description Latitude and longitude readings from a GPS receiver, or from Settings > GPS > My Position. Altitude and speed readings are hidden by default.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING GPS Table 3: GPS information (cont.) Tab Description Map of visible satellites. The satellites that are coloured blue are providing the strongest signals and this information is being used to establish the position of the receiver. The other satellites are visible, but the signal is weaker and information is ignored. 100 Press (Close).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING ENCRYPTION Using encryption Related links: Encryption on page 271 Switching the encryptor on or off The 2220 Handset and 2230 Desk Console have hot keys that access the secure feature directly. With the 2221 Handset, you access the secure feature via Functions. If you want secure to remain on at all times, you set this in Settings > Security > Secure Start State. To switch the encryptor on or off: If you are using a 2220 Handset or 2230 Desk Console, press SEC.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING ENCRYPTION For CES-128 voice encryption you will see: Secure Clear For AES-256 digital voice encryption you will see: Secure Clear For AES-256 digital data encryption you will see: Secure Clear Change to the encryptor type that you want to use, if permitted. If you are using CES-128 voice encryption with a 2220 Handset or 2230 Desk Console, press to go to secure standby mode, if enabled and required.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING ENCRYPTION If you are using CES-128 voice encryption with a 2221 Handset, do the following to go to secure standby mode: • Press • Press • Press (Options). or to scroll to the Standby On option. (Select).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING ENCRYPTION Press or to select the secure key index that you want to use. Hold the key to scroll rapidly through the secure key indexes. Press (OK). The transceiver goes secure on the selected key.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING A CROSSPATCH Using a crosspatch Overview of the 3031 Crosspatch The 3031 Crosspatch is a device that connects an HF communication system with a VHF or UHF communication system. NOTE: For details on installing the crosspatch and its operation, see the documentation provided with the device. NOTE: You must select the 3031 Crosspatch as the peripheral device for the 15-way connector.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER USING A CROSSPATCH Changing the operating mode of the crosspatch To change the operating mode of the crosspatch: If you are using a 2220 Handset or 2230 Desk Console, press 5. If you are using a 2221 Handset: • • • From the main menu, select (Functions). Press or to scroll to the Next Crosspatch State function. Press (OK).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER UPGRADING THE TRANSCEIVER VIA A USB STICK Upgrading the transceiver via a USB stick Firmware packages, profiles from TPS, and secure keys may be loaded onto a USB stick, providing a portable method of upgrading transceivers in the field. You can also read a profile from a transceiver in the field. When the USB stick is connected to the control point, a selection menu is shown for various activities, depending on the values set in Settings > General > USB User Access.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER ENTERING A PASSWORD FOR AN OPTION Entering a password for an option You may purchase new options for your transceiver, as required. You will receive a 26-digit option code that must be entered to enable the option in the transceiver’s firmware. If you forget your admin PIN, contact Codan, quote the ESN of your transceiver, and you will be given an option code for deleting the PIN. To install an option in the transceiver: From the main menu, select Enter the password.
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER PERFORMING A SELF-TEST Performing a self-test The Envoy™ Transceiver has a series of built-in tests that may be completed to assess a particular aspect of functionality. To perform a self-test: From the main menu, select (General), then (Self Tests). By default, all self-tests are selected. If there is a test that you do not want to perform press test, then press OK. Press Follow any on-screen prompts. or to scroll to the (Start).
OPERATING THE TRANSCEIVER FINDING AN RFU Finding an RFU If your organisation has several Envoy™ Transceivers and control points connected to a LAN via an Ethernet switch, you have to identify on the control point the RFU to which you want to connect. To find and connect to an RFU: 110 From the main menu, select Press or to scroll to the RFU to which you want to connect, then press (Connect).
7 Channels This section contains the following topics: • Overview of channels on page 112 • Entries for a channel on page 113 • Working with channels on page 115 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 111
CHANNELS OVERVIEW OF CHANNELS Overview of channels A channel is a frequency, or pair of frequencies, that is programmed in the transceiver and used to transmit and receive signals on air. A channel has a name, a receive frequency, an optional transmit frequency, a mode, the preferred mode, and a power level. You must enter the details of at least one channel before you can make or receive a call. Each channel has one or more modes associated with it.
CHANNELS ENTRIES FOR A CHANNEL Entries for a channel Channel name The channel name is a label that is given to a frequency, or pair of frequencies, that is used to receive and/or transmit HF radio signals. A channel name can consist of letters, numbers or a combination of both. A channel has a name that uniquely identifies it, and makes it available for selection in other areas of the user interface of the control point.
CHANNELS ENTRIES FOR A CHANNEL Modes Modes are available in the transceiver when a particular filter is enabled. When the standard IF filter is enabled, the available modes are USB and LSB. If a different filter is enabled, other modes are available. For example, if you have a wide IF filter enabled, USBW and LSBW are available. If you have a narrow Morse filter enabled, UMCW and LMCW are available. You can select any or all of the available modes as the modes allowed for a particular channel.
CHANNELS WORKING WITH CHANNELS Working with channels Related links: Entries for a channel on page 113 Overview of scan tables on page 120 Available modes on page 263 Tx Power on page 204 Navigating the menu structure on page 30 Entering text in a field on page 40 Selecting a value from a list on page 44 Selecting/deselecting a check box on page 45 Saving your changes on page 48 Adding a channel in free tune on page 269 Adding a channel Stations in an HF communication network use the information contained
CHANNELS WORKING WITH CHANNELS Press Enter the transmit frequency (in kHz) that you want to use for this channel. Press to move to the Tx entry. to move to the Rx entry. The Rx entry is automatically filled with the transmit frequency. Enter the receive frequency (in kHz), if required to be different from the Tx frequency. Press To select a mode: • • • to move to the Mode entry. Press to view the list of available modes.
CHANNELS WORKING WITH CHANNELS Editing a channel Editing a channel is similar to adding a channel. If a channel is added at user level, it may be edited at user level and admin level. To edit a channel: From the main menu, select Press Continue with the process for adding a channel. or (User Data), then (Channels). to scroll to the channel that you want to edit, then press OK.
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8 Scan tables This section contains the following topics: • Overview of scan tables on page 120 • Entries for a scan table on page 122 • Working with scan tables on page 124 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 119
SCAN TABLES OVERVIEW OF SCAN TABLES Overview of scan tables A scan table is a notional grouping of channels that are stored in a transceiver. You can add up to 20 scan tables in your transceiver, however, only 100 channels may be scanned at any one time. A channel can be included in more than one scan table. Each scan table has a name, a scan on/off switch, a voice detect on/off switch, a channel dwell time, and a data detect on/off switch.
SCAN TABLES OVERVIEW OF SCAN TABLES Figure 40: Information for a scan table Scan Tables Table 1 Scan: Scan Channels: Voice Detect: Channel Dwell Time: HF Networks*: Data: Table 2 Scan: Scan Channels: Voice Detect: Channel Dwell Time: HF Networks*: Data: All Scan: Scan Channels: Voice Detect: Channel Dwell Time: HF Networks*: Data: Selected Ch 01/USB Ch 03/USB Ch 05/USB Ch 07/USB Ch 09/USB Ch 11/USB Not selected Auto Selcall, CALM Selected Selected Ch 02/USB Ch 04/USB Ch 06/USB Ch 08/USB Ch 10/USB
SCAN TABLES ENTRIES FOR A SCAN TABLE Entries for a scan table Scan table name A scan table has a name that uniquely identifies it, and makes it available for selection in other areas of the user interface of the control point. Scanning a scan table You can include a group of channels in a scan table, and set up some common properties for how these channels are scanned. One of these properties is whether the defined group of channels is scanned or not. You can enable or disable scanning for any scan table.
SCAN TABLES ENTRIES FOR A SCAN TABLE Table 4: Default channel dwell time for each type of HF network or detection requirement HF network type Detection requirement Default channel dwell time (msec) Codan Selcall None selected 250 Voice 550 Data 600 None selected 250 Voice 550 Data 600 None selected 125 Voice 550 Data 600 Open Selcall ALE/CALM NOTE: If you change the channel dwell time or change the number of channels in the scan table, you must recalculate the duration of the pre
SCAN TABLES WORKING WITH SCAN TABLES Working with scan tables Related links: Entries for a scan table on page 122 Overview of HF networks on page 130 Scan channels on page 122 Navigating the menu structure on page 30 Entering text in a field on page 40 Selecting a value from a list on page 44 Selecting/deselecting a check box on page 45 Saving your changes on page 48 Adding a scan table A scan table contains a list of the channels and modes that you want to scan, and a set of conditions under which these
SCAN TABLES WORKING WITH SCAN TABLES If you want the channels in the scan table to be scanned for voice signals regardless of the types of HF networks allocated to the scan table, press OK to select the On check box. Press To change the channel dwell time from the Auto value for the HF networks allocated to the scan table: • • Press to move to the Channel Dwell Time entry. Press repeatedly to increment the dwell time per channel by 25 msec, up to a maximum of 10 sec per channel.
SCAN TABLES WORKING WITH SCAN TABLES Press (Options), scroll to Save, then press Press (Save) to save the information. (Select). Related links: Duplicating a channel in a scan table on page 126 Deleting a channel from a scan table When you are adding or editing a scan table, you may want to delete channels that you have added to the scan table. When you use the Delete option, the channel is only removed from the scan table. It is not deleted from the transceiver.
SCAN TABLES WORKING WITH SCAN TABLES To duplicate a channel: From the main menu, select Press or to scroll to the scan table in which you want to duplicate a channel, then press OK. Press to move to the Scan Channels entry. Press to view the list of channels in the scan table. Press or Press (User Data), then (Scan Tables). to scroll to the channel that you want to duplicate. (Options), scroll to Duplicate, then press (Select). The duplicate channel is highlighted.
SCAN TABLES WORKING WITH SCAN TABLES Editing a scan table Editing a scan table is similar to adding a scan table. If a scan table is added at user level, it may be edited at user level and admin level. To edit a scan table: From the main menu, select Press Continue with the process for adding a scan table. or (User Data), then (Scan Tables). to scroll to the scan table that you want to edit, then press OK.
9 HF networks This section contains the following topics: • Overview of HF networks on page 130 • Entries for an HF network on page 132 • Working with HF networks on page 138 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 129
HF NETWORKS OVERVIEW OF HF NETWORKS Overview of HF networks An HF network is two or more stations that use the same scan table and call system to communicate. This simplifies communication because each station knows the method with which they can make and scan for incoming calls, and the frequencies they can use. To access information about the HF networks programmed in the transceiver, navigate to User Data > HF Networks. HF networks are based on call systems.
HF NETWORKS OVERVIEW OF HF NETWORKS Related links: Entries for an HF network on page 132 Adding an HF network on page 138 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 131
HF NETWORKS ENTRIES FOR AN HF NETWORK Entries for an HF network HF network name An HF network has a name that uniquely identifies it so that it may be easily selected in other areas of the user interface of the control point. Call system A call system applies to all types of HF networks. It is the method used by the HF network to make and receive calls, for example, Codan Selcall, Open Selcall, or ALE/CALM. The call systems from which you can select depend on the options installed in the transceiver.
HF NETWORKS ENTRIES FOR AN HF NETWORK You are able to make global ALE ALL calls with this option. CALM is interoperable with FED-STD-1045 ALE. MIL-STD-188-141B ALE The MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option includes the FED-STD-1045 ALE/CALM option. It provides the capability to make ALE calls using ALL, ANY, Group Selective, NET, and Wildcard address syntaxes. These calls connect one station to many stations at the same time.
HF NETWORKS ENTRIES FOR AN HF NETWORK Preamble Preamble may be used in HF networks that use the Codan Selcall, Open Selcall, and ALE/CALM call systems only. When you make a call to a specific station or group of stations, the addresses of those stations are sent in a preamble signal before the call is established. Transceivers that are scanning listen for the nominated dwell time on each channel that is being scanned.
HF NETWORKS ENTRIES FOR AN HF NETWORK This example assumes that the transceiver at each station is set up similarly. The length of preamble sent at the beginning of a call is calculated from the information from the scan tables associated with the HF network. If the communicating systems are set up identically for automatic channel dwell time and number of channels being scanned for each HF network, then this information provides the exact duration of preamble required.
HF NETWORKS ENTRIES FOR AN HF NETWORK Privacy mode The Privacy Mode entry applies to Codan Selcall and ALE/CALM HF networks only. The privacy mode is the method used to encrypt the data content of calls between stations. If you select Group, you must enter an appropriate password into the Privacy Password entry. Privacy mode... Is used for...
HF NETWORKS ENTRIES FOR AN HF NETWORK Privacy password The Privacy Password entry applies to Codan Selcall and ALE/CALM HF networks where the privacy mode is set to Group. The privacy password is defined arbitrarily by the system administrator or user, and programmed into the transceiver. The password can be up to 15 characters long. NOTE: Changing this password must be managed across all transceivers using this HF network.
HF NETWORKS WORKING WITH HF NETWORKS Working with HF networks Related links: Entries for an HF network on page 132 Overview of HF networks on page 130 Overview of scan tables on page 120 Navigating the menu structure on page 30 Entering text in a field on page 40 Selecting a value from a list on page 44 Selecting/deselecting a check box on page 45 Saving your changes on page 48 Group calls in a Codan Selcall HF network on page 419 Adding an HF network An HF network provides a relationship between the call
HF NETWORKS WORKING WITH HF NETWORKS NOTE: Do not enter a self address that ends with one or more zeros. Zeros are used to indicate that calls are to be made to groups of stations in a Codan Selcall HF network. Press To select a scan table: • • • to move to the Scan Tables entry. Press to view the list of available scan tables. Press or to scroll to the scan table that you want to use, then press OK. Press (Save).
HF NETWORKS WORKING WITH HF NETWORKS If you want the HF network to be used for receiving calls only, press OK to select the On check box. If you want to review the information that you have entered, press move through the entries. Press or to (Save) to save the information. Editing an HF network Editing an HF network is similar to adding an HF network. If an HF network is added at user level, it may be edited at user level and admin level.
HF NETWORKS WORKING WITH HF NETWORKS Deleting an HF network If an HF network is added at user level, it may be deleted at user level and admin level. To delete an HF network: From the main menu, select Press or to scroll to the HF network that you want to delete, press (Options), scroll to Delete, then press (Select) to delete the HF network. Confirm that you want to delete the HF network. ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL (User Data), then (HF Networks).
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10 Contacts This section contains the following topics: • Overview of contacts on page 144 • Entries for a contact on page 146 • Working with contacts on page 149 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 143
CONTACTS OVERVIEW OF CONTACTS Overview of contacts A contact is an operator who you want to call. You can define a number of potential calls that you may want to make to this contact, depending on their location and the type of interaction that is required. For example, you may want to call Bob. During the day, Bob oversees communications at the base station, and he has a transceiver at his desk.
CONTACTS OVERVIEW OF CONTACTS Figure 43: Information for a contact Contacts Bob Smith Calls HF Network: Call Type: Selcall Address: Call Description: Preferred Channel: Selcall Selective 1622 Selective Ch 03/USB HF Network: Call Type: Phone Link*: Phone Number: Call Description: Phone NorthTI 0883050311 Phone Jim Jones Calls HF Network: Call Type: ALE Address: Call Description: Preferred Channel: Base**: CALM Selective 1688 Selective Auto Not selected Sue Black Calls HF Netwo
CONTACTS ENTRIES FOR A CONTACT Entries for a contact Contact name A contact is a person for whom you want to store pre-defined call information. One contact may have several different methods of being called. The name of the contact is the label identifying this bundle of information. Typically, it is the person’s name. You can enter up to 32 characters to uniquely identify the person. NOTE: The number of characters that you can enter varies with the language.
CONTACTS ENTRIES FOR A CONTACT ALE|Selcall address The address is used to identify the station that you want to call. This address is sent with the preamble when the call is made. A station that is scanning to detect calls made to its address responds according to the call system used by the associated HF network. NOTE: The ALE|Selcall Address entry is not shown if the call system is RFDS, or if a valid phone link is selected.
CONTACTS ENTRIES FOR A CONTACT Preferred channel The preferred channel is selected from the scan table(s) associated with the selected HF network. NOTE: The Preferred Channel entry is not shown if a valid phone link is selected. Related links: Channels on page 111 Call description The Call Description entry enables you to enter a meaningful name for a call to distinguish it from other calls for the same contact. By default, the Call Description entry is filled with the call type.
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS Working with contacts Related links: Entries for a contact on page 146 Call types on page 400 Navigating the menu structure on page 30 Entering text in a field on page 40 Selecting a value from a list on page 44 Selecting/deselecting a check box on page 45 Saving your changes on page 48 Group calls in a Codan Selcall HF network on page 419 Adding a contact Contacts are used to pre-define the typical calls that you want to make to another person.
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS Enter the name that you want to use for the contact, then press (Add Call). The HF Network entry is highlighted. The HF network defines the call system and self address that is used by your station when the call is made. For example, if you want to select a channel for the call, use a Selcall HF network. If you want the transceiver to automatically select a channel for the call, use an ALE/CALM HF network. Press or Press to move to the Call Type entry.
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS Adding a simple call A simple call is a call that requires an address only at this stage of the definition process. To continue with adding a Selective, Channel Test, Emergency, Get Position or Send Position call: Press Enter the address of the station that you want to call. Continue from Completing the contact on page 154. to move to the Selcall|ALE Address entry.
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS If you want to enter a message: • Start typing the message. Press OK to start a new line, if required. NOTE: • Press (Options), scroll to OK, then press message to the call. If you want to select a message from a list of stored messages: • Press • Press NOTE: (Select) to add the (Options), scroll to Stored, then press or (Select). to scroll to the message that you want to use.
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS Adding a Phone call To continue with adding a Phone call: Press Enter the phone number. Continue from Completing the contact on page 154. to move to the Phone Number entry. Related links: Phone call on page 406 Adding a Get Status call To continue with adding a Get Status call: Press Enter the address of the station that you want to call. Press to move to the Selcall|ALE Address entry. to move to the Status Type entry, then press .
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS Related links: Get Status call on page 403 Adding an RFDS Emergency call NOTE: RFDS Emergency calls are only available when an RFDS HF network is selected or you set the HF Network entry to Prompt. To continue with adding an RFDS Emergency call: Continue from Completing the contact on page 154. Completing the contact To finish entering the information required for the contact: Press to move to the Call Description entry.
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS NOTE: This entry is not available for Phone calls. To select a channel: • Press • Press or to scroll to the channel that you want to use, then press OK. A is shown next to the channel/mode. Press or to change the mode, if required. • NOTE: • Press Press to view the list of available channels. If you are not able to select a different mode, then only one mode is allowed for this channel.
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS If you want to add another call, press (Options), scroll to Add Call, press (Select), then repeat the steps for adding a call. Press (Options), scroll to Save, then press (Select). Editing a contact Editing a contact is similar to adding a contact. If a contact is added at user level, it may be edited at user level and admin level. To edit a contact: From the main menu, select Press Continue with the process for adding a contact.
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS Moving a call for a contact If you add a call to a contact, but want to move it to another place in the list of calls, you can rearrange the order. NOTE: There must be at least two calls for a contact before you can move a call. To move a call for a contact: From the main menu, select Press or press OK. Press to move to the Calls entry. Press or Press Press press Press (User Data), then (Contacts).
CONTACTS WORKING WITH CONTACTS Adding a contact from the Call Log, Call History, or Last Heard Log You can save information from the Call Log, Call History, or Last Heard Log to Contacts. This can either be a new call type for an existing contact, or you can add a new contact to hold this call information. The Call Log and Call History are separate entities, however, the process for saving the call information to a contact is the same.
11 Phone links This section contains the following topics: • Overview of phone links on page 160 • Entries for a phone link on page 161 • Working with phone links on page 162 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 159
PHONE LINKS OVERVIEW OF PHONE LINKS Overview of phone links A phone link is a bundle of information that defines how your station communicates with a telephone station. A telephone station comprises a Codan HF transceiver that is connected to a radio/telephone interconnect unit that can route Phone calls from HF transceivers to the public telephone network.
PHONE LINKS ENTRIES FOR A PHONE LINK Entries for a phone link Phone link name The phone link has a name that uniquely identifies the telephone station to which you want to connect, and enables it to be easily selected in other areas of the user interface of the control point. HF network The HF Network entry in a phone link identifies the HF network and associated scan table through which the call is made to the telephone station.
PHONE LINKS WORKING WITH PHONE LINKS Working with phone links Related links: Entries for a phone link on page 161 Navigating the menu structure on page 30 Entering text in a field on page 40 Selecting a value from a list on page 44 Saving your changes on page 48 Adding a phone link A phone link contains information about the how you want to communicate with the telephone station and the telephone number that you want to call.
PHONE LINKS WORKING WITH PHONE LINKS To select a preferred channel: • • Press Press • Press OK to select the channel. A is shown next to the channel. Press (Save). • to see the list of available channels. or to scroll to the channel that you want to use. If you want to review the information that you have entered, press move through the entries. Press or to (Save) to save the information. Editing a phone link Editing a phone link is similar to adding a phone link.
PHONE LINKS WORKING WITH PHONE LINKS Deleting a phone link If a phone link is added at user level, it may be deleted at user level and admin level. To delete a phone link: 164 From the main menu, select Press or to scroll to the phone link that you want to delete, press (Options), scroll to Delete, then press (Select) to delete the phone link. Confirm that you want to delete the phone link. (User Data), then (Phone Links).
12 NETs This section contains the following topics: • Overview of NETs on page 166 • Entries for a NET on page 167 • Working with NETs on page 171 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 165
NETS OVERVIEW OF NETS Overview of NETs NOTE: NET calling is available if the MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option is installed. A NET is a special ALE addressing capability. With NET addressing, two or more stations are pre-configured to respond to the same NET address. When a station calls a NET, all stations with that NET address and their self addresses in the NET Members entry for the NET, respond in their designated response slot.
NETS ENTRIES FOR A NET Entries for a NET NET name The NET name may be any meaningful name that you want to assign to the NET to uniquely identify it for selection in the user interface of the control point. The name may be up to 20 alphanumeric characters including spaces. The NET name is only used for reference within the transceiver. It is not part of the NET configuration data. Address CAUTION: The NET address must be the same for all members of the NET.
NETS ENTRIES FOR A NET NOTE: You can have the NET programmed in your transceiver, but you are only a member of the NET if your self address is included in the NET Members entry. Out calls The Out Calls entry enables you to set up your station to make calls to the NET, or disable calling to the NET. Unless you need to restrict calling to the NET, you should set the Out Calls entry to Enabled for all stations in the NET, regardless of their member status.
NETS ENTRIES FOR A NET Stations with the NET programmed only send a response to a NET call if: • their self address is included in the NET Members entry for the NET, that is, they are a member of the NET, and • the Response entry for the station is set to Send You can set the following: • If you want to know with which member stations you have linked, select Only if response. The calling station makes the call to the NET using the best channel, on average, for all NET members.
NETS ENTRIES FOR A NET NOTE: The Response entry is only applicable to NET calls. It does not affect a station’s ability to respond to an ANY, Group Selective or Wildcard call. Related links: ALE address syntax on page 409 Tune time CAUTION: The time set for tuning antennas must be the same for all members of the NET. The Tune Time entry is the time that the members of the NET wait after the initial call before sending the automatic responses to the calling station.
NETS WORKING WITH NETS Working with NETs Related links: Entries for a NET on page 167 Overview of NETs on page 166 Navigating the menu structure on page 30 Entering text in a field on page 40 Selecting a value from a list on page 44 Saving your changes on page 48 Adding a NET A NET provides the relationship between the members of a NET, the NET address, and the HF network used for communication. To add a NET: From the main menu, select Do one of the following: • • (User Data), then (NETs).
NETS WORKING WITH NETS Press • • to select the value that you want to use from the following: To make calls from this station to the NET, select Enabled. To prevent calls being made from this station to the NET, select Disabled. Press to move to the In Calls entry. Press or • • • to select the value that you want to use from the following: If your station has the NET programmed and you want to receive calls from the NET, select Enabled.
NETS WORKING WITH NETS Press or to select the value that you want to use from the following: • If you want all slot widths to match the width required for the largest self address for a member of the NET, select Fixed. • If you want the transceiver to calculate the slot width required for the response from each station, select Variable. If you want to review the information that you have entered, press move through the entries. Press or to (Save) to save the information.
NETS WORKING WITH NETS Editing a NET Editing a NET is similar to adding a NET. If a NET is added at user level, it may be edited at user level and admin level. To edit a NET: From the main menu, select Press Continue with the process for adding a NET. or (User Data), then (NETs). to scroll to the NET that you want to edit, then press OK.
13 Messages This section contains the following topics: • Overview of messages on page 176 • Entering a message on page 177 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 175
MESSAGES OVERVIEW OF MESSAGES Overview of messages If you want to re-use a message across a number of calls, or be able to select a message on-the-fly during a call, enter the text in one of the entries in User Data > Messages.
MESSAGES ENTERING A MESSAGE Entering a message To enter a message: From the main menu, select Press Press Enter the message. Press (Save) to save the information. Press (Close). or (User Data), then (Messages). to scroll to the Message entry that you want to edit. (Edit).
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14 Peripherals This section contains the following topics: • Overview of peripherals on page 180 • Selecting an antenna on page 182 • Selecting a peripheral on page 183 • Selecting a power amplifier on page 184 • Entries for a peripheral on page 185 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 179
PERIPHERALS OVERVIEW OF PERIPHERALS Overview of peripherals Peripherals are devices that extend the capability of the transceiver system, for example, an external data modem, an automatic tuning antenna, or a GPS receiver. Each peripheral is attached to the transceiver via a compatible connector.
PERIPHERALS OVERVIEW OF PERIPHERALS Table 5: Peripherals (cont.
PERIPHERALS SELECTING AN ANTENNA Selecting an antenna To select an antenna: 182 From the main menu, select (Antenna Type). Press Press Restart the transceiver to activate the new settings. or (User Data), (Peripherals), then to scroll to the antenna type that you want to use, then press OK. (Save) to save the information.
PERIPHERALS SELECTING A PERIPHERAL Selecting a peripheral When you connect a peripheral device to the 15-way or 6-way connector, you can set up how the port operates automatically by selecting the peripheral device from the list of supported devices for the connector. NOTE: Codan peripheral devices are listed by their type number, for example, 3031 Crosspatch. The type number for a Codan device is located on the front or serial number escutcheon.
PERIPHERALS SELECTING A POWER AMPLIFIER Selecting a power amplifier To select a power amplifier: 184 From the main menu, select (Power Amplifier). Press or press OK. Press Restart the transceiver to activate the new settings. (User Data), (Peripherals), then to scroll to the power amplifier that you want to use, then (Save) to save the information.
PERIPHERALS ENTRIES FOR A PERIPHERAL Entries for a peripheral Related links: RFU 15way Mode on page 185 RFU 15way Speed on page 185 RFU 15way Startup on page 186 RFU Average ALC on page 186 RFU ALC Rate on page 186 RFU Audio Type on page 186 RFU AGC on page 187 RFU PTT Beep on page 187 RFU Rx Out Audio Level on page 187 RFU Mute Extend on page 187 RFU Mute Off After PTT on page 188 RFU Sidetone Volume on page 188 RFU Mute Out Options on page 188 RFU 6way Mode on page 188 RFU 6way Speed on page 189 RFU 6way
PERIPHERALS ENTRIES FOR A PERIPHERAL RFU 15way Startup The RFU 15way Startup entry sets the serial commands that you want to have performed by the 15-way port following power up. Typically, this is used for specific commands that are required in a system that uses CICS commands. Default value: Empty RFU Average ALC The RFU Average ALC entry sets whether or not the transmit output power for the RFU is averaged. If it is set to Disabled, the peak output power is used.
PERIPHERALS ENTRIES FOR A PERIPHERAL RFU AGC The RFU AGC entry sets the rate of action of AGC for the input signal to the RFU. To optimise AGC for: • voice and linear data signals, select Hold • voice signals, select Slow • special modes and morse code in a noisy environment, select Fast Default value: Hold RFU PTT Beep The RFU PTT Beep entry sets whether or not astrotones are transmitted when PTT is released on the 15-way port. This saves you having to say ‘over’ each time you release PTT.
PERIPHERALS ENTRIES FOR A PERIPHERAL RFU Mute Off After PTT The RFU Mute Off After PTT entry sets the length of time that mute is held open after a PTT on the 15-way port. Range: 1 to 5000 msec Default value: 2000 msec RFU Sidetone Volume The RFU Sidetone Volume entry sets the volume of the call and ring tones heard at the 15-way port. Range: –16 to 16 Default value: 0 RFU Mute Out Options The RFU Mute Out Options entry mutes output on the 15-way port.
PERIPHERALS ENTRIES FOR A PERIPHERAL RFU 6way Speed The RFU 6way Speed entry sets the data rate of the RS232 6-way serial port. If available, you should set this to the same speed that is set in the connected peripheral device. Default value: 4800 bit/s RFU 6way Startup The RFU 6way Startup entry sets the serial commands that you want to have performed by the 6-way port following power up. Typically, this is used for specific commands that are required in a system that uses CICS commands.
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15 Settings This section contains the following topics: • Settings > Control Point > General on page 192 • Settings > Control Point > Status Area on page 198 • Settings > Control Point > Time and Date on page 200 • Settings > Control Point > Console on page 201 • Settings > Configuration > General on page 202 • Settings > Configuration > Factory on page 208 • Settings > Connectors > RFU 6way on page 210 • Settings > Scan on page 211 • Settings > Calling > General on page 213 • Settings
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > GENERAL Settings > Control Point > General The general settings for a control point enable you to customise the behaviour of the particular control point that you are operating.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > GENERAL Welcome Text The Welcome Text entry sets the text that is shown on the screen during power up. You can store up to three lines of text. Each line may have up to 20 characters of text. If a welcome image is set, this image is shown first, followed by the welcome text. If text is entered in the Local Welcome Text entry, it overrides the text in the Welcome Text entry.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > GENERAL Show Channel Frequency The Show Channel Frequency entry sets whether or not frequencies are shown on the channel screen. To show: • both the transmit and receive frequencies, select All • no frequencies, select None Default value: All Frequency Format The Frequency Format entry sets the format in which frequencies are shown on the screen. These values change the number of decimal points that are shown.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > GENERAL Related links: Night Display Start on page 195 Night Display Stop on page 195 Night Theme on page 197 Night Display Start The Night Display Start entry sets the local time that you want the night-time brightness and night theme to start. Range: 00.00 to 24.00 hour Default value: 00.00 Night Display Stop The Night Display Stop entry sets the local time that you want the night-time brightness and night theme to stop. Range: 00.00 to 24.00 hour Default value: 00.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > GENERAL Custom Brightness The Custom Brightness entry sets the brightness of the LCD and keypad backlight if Custom is selected in the Brightness entry. Range: 5 to 100 Default value: 50 Related links: Brightness on page 195 Auto Dim Time The Auto Dim Time entry sets the time the transceiver waits after a key is pressed before switching off the backlighting on the LCD and keypad of the control point.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > GENERAL Related links: Selecting a theme on page 59 Night Theme The Night Theme entry sets the colour theme for the screen during the night-time display times.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > STATUS AREA Settings > Control Point > Status Area The status area settings for a control point enable you to customise the information that is shown on the channel screen of the control point that you are operating. There are six areas that can show information ranging from call information, address information, functional information, and user-defined text.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > STATUS AREA Status Area 3 The Status Area 3 entry sets the information that is shown just below the middle left of the screen. Default value: Time Status Area 4 The Status Area 4 entry sets the information that is shown just below the middle right of the screen. Default value: 3012s throughput NOTE: The throughput indicator is only shown if the Internal Data Modem option is enabled in the firmware.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > TIME AND DATE Settings > Control Point > Time and Date The time and date settings for a control point enable you to set the time zone offset from UTC of the particular control point that you are operating, daylight saving differences, and time and date formats.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONTROL POINT > CONSOLE Settings > Control Point > Console The console settings for a control point enable you to customise the behaviour of the desk console that you are using as the control point. Related links: Console Location on page 201 Internal Speaker on page 201 Console PTT on page 201 Foot-switch PTT on page 201 Console Location The Console Location entry sets whether the console is connected to the transceiver directly or via the Ethernet.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONFIGURATION > GENERAL Settings > Configuration > General The general configuration settings enable you to customise underlying operational items that affect the behaviour of the particular transceiver that you are operating. These include power levels, access, noise and detection sensitivities, and a number of general timeouts.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONFIGURATION > GENERAL Voice Detect Sensitivity The Voice Detect Sensitivity entry sets the sensitivity required for voice detection in the operating environment. In noisy operating environments you may want to decrease the sensitivity so that mute does not open on general noise. Range: 1 to 55 Default value: 20 Power Down Timeout The Power Down Timeout entry sets the length of inactivity after which the transceiver powers down.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONFIGURATION > GENERAL Tx Power The Tx Power entry sets the power preference to suit the transmit power level for your station. Available values: Low, Medium, High Default value: High NOTE: The Low, Medium and High power levels may be defined using the Low, Medium and High Power entries.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONFIGURATION > GENERAL Easitalk Start State The Easitalk Start State entry sets the state of Easitalk at power up.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONFIGURATION > GENERAL System Lock Override The System Lock Override entry sets how various actions at the control point interact with a system lock.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONFIGURATION > GENERAL Abandon Mode The Abandon Mode entry sets how the transceiver shuts down following the hot-key sequence.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONFIGURATION > FACTORY Settings > Configuration > Factory These settings are read-only, however, you may be interested in viewing the various limits.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONNECTORS > RFU 15WAY Settings > Connectors > RFU 15way RFU Secure Audio The RFU Secure Audio entry sets whether or not secure audio is present on the 15-way port.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONNECTORS > RFU 6WAY Settings > Connectors > RFU 6way The connector settings for the transceiver are set automatically according to the requirements of the peripheral device connected. Related links: Peripherals on page 179 RFU 6way Speed The RFU 6way Speed entry sets the data rate of the RS232 6-way serial port. If available, you should set this to the same speed that is set in the connected peripheral device.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > SCAN Settings > Scan The scan settings enable you to set how the transceiver scans, what happens after a period of inactivity or the end of a call, and how the mute behaves when voice is detected. Related links: Auto Resume Mode on page 211 Auto Resume Time on page 211 Scan Mute on page 212 Scan Voice Extend on page 212 Scan Voice Max Pause on page 212 Auto Resume Mode The Auto Resume Mode entry sets the action performed when the auto resume time ends.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > SCAN Scan Mute The Scan Mute entry sets the scan method used when the Auto Resume Mode entry is set to Start Scan.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > GENERAL Settings > Calling > General The general calling settings enable you to set up how the transceiver behaves when it receives certain calls, and how it performs an action when activity is detected on a channel that you want to use. The general calling settings also include a number of alarms and timeouts.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > GENERAL Call Types For New Call The Call Types For New Call entry sets the call types that are available for selection when making a new call. Available values: Selective, Channel Test, Message, Get Position, Send Position, Phone, Get Status, Emergency, RFDS Emergency, ALE Sounding NOTE: The call types available depend on the options installed in your transceiver.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > GENERAL Message Call Alarm The Message Call Alarm entry sets the delay between receiving a Message call and sounding the external alarm. The external alarm is a relay that can be wired by a user to ring a bell or to sound a car horn. If the external alarm is sounded for messages, it continues for two minutes. By default, the external alarm is not activated for any Message calls or calls containing messages.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > GENERAL Alert Tones The Alert Tones entry sets whether or not the transceiver gives an alert tone (beep, or ring if an external alarm is connected) when it receives a message or a non-message call.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > GENERAL An in-link message session may be used during an ALL, ANY, Group Selective, NET, or Wildcard call, where you can send data within the established link by pressing CALL and following the prompts. If the link is closed automatically during these in-link messages, consider extending the In Call Timeout entry.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > GENERAL LBT Waveform The LBT Waveform entry sets the type of waveform that LBT monitors.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > GENERAL Respond OTA The Respond OTA entry sets the way in which the transceiver handles its response to an OTA command sent through an ALE/CALM or Selcall HF network.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE Settings > Calling > ALE The ALE calling settings enable you to set up how the transceiver behaves when it is making and receiving calls in an ALE/CALM HF network, and how link quality information is managed.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE ALE LQA Average The ALE LQA Average entry selects the way that LQA information is used when recording signal quality. When the transceiver periodically tests the quality of the channels in an HF network, it stores the results for future use. The transceiver uses an averaging method to reduce the effect that the new reading may have on the current channel values. The ALE LQA Average entry enables you to select the averaging method used.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE ALE Site Manager The ALE Site Manager entry enables the transceiver to collect information on other transceivers with which it communicates.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE Table 6: Values for the ALE Site Manager (cont.) Value Description Auto Your transceiver automatically initiates requests for site manager information from unknown addresses with which it links. Your transceiver broadcasts its self addresses automatically in response to requests from other stations. Your transceiver broadcasts its self addresses when it receives a Request Site Get Status call from another station.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE ALE Accept ANY Call NOTE: The ALE Accept ANY Call entry is available if you have the MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option installed. The ALE Accept ANY Call entry sets whether or not your transceiver accepts and responds to ANY calls that it detects. ANY calls are not addressed to a specific station. If your station detects a call with a matching ANY address syntax, it sends a response in a random slot to the calling station.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE With ALE calling, the transceiver may cycle through several channels before a link is established. If you select Leading, the AMD information is always positioned in the leading part of the call. The data is transmitted prior to any response from the called station. If the transceiver abandons this channel and moves to the next best channel, it sends the AMD information again prior to any response being received.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE ALE Call Scan The ALE Call Scan entry sets whether or not your transceiver scans channels for incoming calls between a call attempt on each channel.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE The ALE Call Threshold entry enables you to set: • the minimum score a channel must achieve for it to be tried in ALE calls • the minimum acceptable standard for the channel at the time when a link is being established Generally, a score of 25% indicates the minimum acceptable standard for voice communication. A score of 50% or higher indicates a good channel.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE The number of error bits per word indicates the quality of the channel used to transmit the word. Golay testing can detect and correct up to three error bits per ALE word. It can also detect four error bits, but is not guaranteed to correct all four. Note that excessive errors can sometimes create false readings.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE ALE Hangup Voice Call The ALE Hangup Voice Call entry sets whether or not a member of an ALE link sends a link termination sequence when SCAN is pressed. During any ALE call, a link is established between the calling and called stations. When the ALE Hangup Voice Call entry is set to Enabled, all stations receive a link termination sequence when SCAN is pressed at one of the stations.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE ALE Retries The ALE Retries entry sets the number of times the transceiver retries a channel when attempting to establish an ALE link before trying the next best channel in the HF network. If you do not want the transceiver to retry channels, set the ALE Retries entry to zero. Range: 0 to 5 Default value: 0 ALE Selective Message NOTE: The ALE Selective Message entry is available if you have the MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option installed.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CALLING > ALE If you want the transceiver to: • switch off all sounding activity regardless of the Sounding Interval entry, select Disabled • send a TWAS conclusion to the sounding, that is, not remain in a state that accepts a link, select Default • send a TIS conclusion to the sounding, that is, pause at the end of the sounding ready to accept a link, select Invite link Default value: Default Related links: Sounding interval on page 135 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 231
SETTINGS SETTINGS > GPS Settings > GPS The GPS settings enable you to set up how the transceiver handles GPS information. Related links: GPS Detection Timeout on page 232 GPS Show Options on page 232 GPS Format Options on page 233 My Position on page 233 GPS Detection Timeout The GPS Detection Timeout entry sets the time the transceiver waits to receive updated GPS information before it shows an error message. The GPS Detection Timeout entry is only active when the GPS Call option is installed.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > GPS GPS Format Options The GPS Format Options entry sets how GPS information is formatted on the GPS screen and in the user-status areas. Table 7: GPS formats Format Latitude Longitude S 34° 52.82 E 138° 41.26 Decimal Degrees (DegDec) –34.8804 138.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > GPS Table 8: Format of My Position information Latitude Longitude DDMM.SSS N/S 0 < D < 90 0 < M < 60 0 < S < 60 DDDMM.SSS E/W 0 < D < 180 0 < M < 60 0 < S < 60 3452.810 S 13841.280 E 3452.810S 13841.280E NOTE: Altitude, UTC, and type of reading +12.5M 041725 (M) The space between the latitude/longitude number and the direction indicator is optional.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > AUDIO Settings > Audio The Audio settings enable you to set up how the transceiver handles sidetone volumes. Some audio settings are set automatically according to the requirements of the peripheral device connected.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > SECURITY Settings > Security The security settings enable you to set up how the encryptor module in the transceiver behaves, and how you may select, edit or delete security keys.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > SECURITY Privacy Code The Privacy Code entry sets the level at which the CIVS scrambler operates when you press SEC. NOTE: You can change the level during a secure session. Range: 1 to 64 Default value: 1 Standby After Selcall The Standby After Selcall entry sets the length of clear audio time after a secure call is made using a Codan Selcall HF network.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > SECURITY General Options The General Options entry sets options for all encryptors. You may select multiple actions.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > SECURITY Digital Key Prefix The Digital Key Prefix entry is used to set a common prefix for secure keys used by digital encryptors. You may enter up to 4 alphanumeric characters. Default value: TEK Digital Voice Options The Digital Voice Options entry sets whether the data rate and digital voice mute options are locked. The data rate affects the speed with which digitally encrypted transmissions are sent.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONNECTIVITY Settings > Connectivity The connectivity settings enable you to modify the network connectivity settings for non-standard Envoy™ installations.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONNECTIVITY Network Mask The Network Mask entry sets the network mask for the control point. If you have set the DHCP Client entry to Enabled, this entry is ignored. Default value: 255.255.255.0 Related links: DHCP Client on page 241 DHCP Client The DHCP Client entry sets whether or not there is a DHCP client active on this control point. Typically, the DHCP client is enabled if the control point is connected to a computer network that has a DHCP server enabled.
SETTINGS SETTINGS > CONNECTIVITY RFU IP Address The RFU IP Address entry sets the IPv4 address for the RFU. If you have multiple RFUs on a computer network, you must set a different IP address for each RFU, or enable the DHCP client in the RFU. If the RFU DHCP Client entry is set to Enabled, this entry is ignored. Default value: 192.168.0.248 RFU Alias The RFU Alias entry sets the network alias for the RFU.
16 Access rights This section contains the following topics: • Overview of access rights on page 244 ENVOY™ TRANSCEIVER REFERENCE MANUAL 243
ACCESS RIGHTS OVERVIEW OF ACCESS RIGHTS Overview of access rights Access to information in the transceiver can be restricted in two ways: locked and/or hidden. Using TPS, you can lock entries to prevent them from being edited, and you can hide them to prevent them from being shown, and therefore edited, at user level. This information is saved in the profile, and the profile is programmed to the transceiver. NOTE: You cannot change these access rights from the control point of the transceiver.
