P25 SRP9100 Portable Radio P25 - Conventional Operating Instructions TNM-U-E-0073 V1.1b TMC Radio Pty. Ltd. 1270 Ferntree Gully Road Scoresby Victoria, 3179 Australia ISO9001 Lic.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION The following documentation is available for use with the SRP9100 series of products: TNM-U-E-0070 P25 SRP9100 Portable Radio Brief User Guide To order copies of any of the above publications, or any other TMC Radio product, contact TMC Radio on +61 3-9730-3800 or send a Fax on +61 3-9730-3968. The TMC Radio web site also has a comprehensive list of documentation available for download. http://www.tmcradio.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY 1. Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere. Obey the 'Turn Off Two-way Radios' signs where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station forecourt. 2. Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting. HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO • When speaking, hold the radio a few centimetres from your mouth and speak across it, rather than into it. • Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum. © TMC Radio 2007 Page 3 TNM-U-E-0073 1.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Overview...................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Configuration .............................................................................................. 6 1.3 Modes of SRP9100 P25 Operation ............................................................ 6 2.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.1 Alarm ......................................................................................................... 49 6.2 Announce .................................................................................................. 49 6.3 Channel Up and Down.............................................................................. 49 6.4 Crypto ........................................................................................................ 49 6.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW The Simoco SRP9100 Series Radios are a family of versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, software-defined two-way portable radios. These Operating Instructions describe the operation of the APCO P25 Standard compliant Portable Radio, with suffix P25. There are two versions of the model, one with a keypad (SRP9130) and one without a keypad (SRP9120).
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. CONTROLS Figure 1 – SRP9130 Portable Key Layout © TMC Radio 2007 Page 7 TNM-U-E-0073 1.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SRP9100 Key/Control Label The portable radio is turned on by rotating the volume knob clockwise, and turned off by rotating it anticlockwise. Turning the knob clockwise increases volume. On/Off / Volume Push-to-Talk. Hold the radio 10cm from the mouth. Press and hold the PTT switch and speak. Release to listen. PTT Function Key F1 Function M Programmable Function key. Default – Menu Select. Function Key F2 Programmable Function key.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. MENU SYSTEM The SRP9100 P25 portable radio uses a menu structure for access to all of the radio features and functions. The structure of the menu can be programmed to meet the specific needs of individual customers. Figure 2 illustrates the menu structure of the radio. Note that the order and presence of each menu is determined by the configuration of the radio programmed by the Field Programmer.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 MENU NAVIGATION Pressing the “M” key selects Menu mode from the main Channel Screen. Once in menu mode, the ▼ and ▲ keys cycle through the menus. To exit Menu mode, press the “M” key again or the Menu timeout will exit automatically. Generally, pressing “M” key while in a menu backs up to the next highest level of menu and the “OK” button selects the menu screen.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: Example Menus only shown.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. MENU SCREENS 4.1 CHANNEL SCREEN Special Ops Zone 4 M M Typical Display Icons The Channel Screen shows the current channel and allows channel selection. The Channel Name (top line) shows the text associated with the currently selected radio channel. The Zone Name (middle) shows the text associated with the currently selected radio zone. The RSSI Bars indicate the signal strength of the current channel. The Battery Bars indicate the battery charge level.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ICONS INDICATION A filled speaker indicates that a signal is present and the audio can be heard from the speaker The outline speaker icon indicates that a signal is present and the radio is muted. This could be another user group, for instance Scan Indicator. When radio is on a scan channel and scanning, the arrow will rotate Transmit Indicator Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2 C Connecting icon. Shown when a text message is being sent and the connection is in progress ! Connection Fail icon. Shown when a text message transmission has failed. MENUS The menu structure on the SRP9100 is configurable using the Field Programmer. A system administrator usually tailors the order and presence of the menu options to specific customer requirements. This section will describe all the possible menus.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Direct access to the “Zone” menu from other screens can also be programmed to one of the function buttons with the Field Programmer. © TMC Radio 2007 Page 15 TNM-U-E-0073 1.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.2 Squelch This menu allows the channel’s default squelch mode to be modified. If the selected channel is changed or the radio is switched off, the channel’s default squelch setting will be restored. Press the “OK” key for the “Squelch” Menu P25 Squelch Screen For a P25 digital channel, pressing the ▼ and ▲ keys will allow selection of either Monitor, Normal or Selective squelch mode.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Analogue Channel Monitor Mode: The radio will receive any Analogue voice or P25 digital signals. Digital NAC or Analogue CTCSS is not checked. An “M” icon indicates monitor. Analogue Channel Normal Mode: When Normal mute is selected, the radio will receive correctly addressed Analogue radio transmissions and all decryptable or clear digital transmissions. An “N” icon indicates Normal. Pressing the “OK” key returns to the main channel screen.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Where the default is not acceptable, it may be adjusted for analogue channels 0 corresponds to “no muting,” 4 to listen to all intelligible signals, 8 to listen to slightly noisy signals and 15 only listen to signals with no background noise. Pressing the “OK” key will exit to the Channel Screen with the selected mute setting.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • The radio will remain in individual call mode until the inactivity timeout has elapsed, ie. No PTT or signal received for the Field Programmer set time period (typically 10 seconds). • The radio will return to the default screen. 4.2.4.2 Making an Individual Call with Call Alert When the “OK” key is pressed with the Phone Book entry displayed: A Call Alert is sent to the displayed ID. The called radio will sound a Call Alert.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.5 Phonebook Edit The Phone Book can be modified so that new entries can be added and existing entries can be modified or removed from the phone book. Phone book entries may be Individual Addresses, Telephone numbers or Talk Groups. Changes to the phone book are permanent. 4.2.5.1 Phonebook Edit Default Screen When “Phone Book Edit” is selected from the menu screen, the radio displays the Phone Book Edit Screen.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display. If “DELETE” is selected, pressing “OK” removes the selected phone entry from the phone book and takes the radio back to the default screen display. If “ADD” is selected, pressing “OK” takes the radio to the Add New Entry sub-menu. If “EDIT” is selected, pressing “OK” takes the radio to the Edit Phone Entry sub-menu. 4.2.5.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The System ID entry can then be changed using the numeric digits and ▼ key as a destructive backspace. Once the New System ID is entered, press “OK” key to move on to the next sub-menu screen to edit the WACN ID, if required. Upon entering this screen, the current WACN ID of the selected phone entry is displayed. The WACN ID entry can then be changed using the numeric digits and ▼ key as a destructive backspace and # for the “.”.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Upon entering this screen, the current name of the selected phone entry is displayed. The name entry can then be changed using the numeric digits and ▼ and ▲ key to move the cursor with Reset function key to delete. If there is no change for the name, press “OK” key to complete the editing on the phone entry. The phone entry will be modified in the radio, and the radio will return to the default screen. 4.2.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.7 Contrast This menu allows the screen’s contrast setting to be altered. Press the “OK” key for the “Contrast” adjustment screen When the “Contrast” menu is selected, the contrast can be adjusted with the ▼ and ▲ keys. The numeric value of the Contrast is displayed. Pressing the “OK” key returns to the main channel screen. Pressing the Back or “M” key returns to the next highest menu level. 4.2.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Press the “OK” key for the “Alert Volume” adjustment screen Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to change the relative alert volume level. The beep will sound at the indicated level each time the setting is changed. Press OK to accept the setting and return to the Channel Screen. Pressing the M key will exit back to the setup menu. Note: A minimum Alert Level may be set by the FPP to ensure the Alerts can always be heard from the speaker. 4.2.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Application Software Version and Date Application Upgrade Version, Date and PLA code P25 Radio Unit Trunked ID and IP Address P25 Trunked SysID, WACN, GID and UID Feature Authorisation Enables Encryption Status External Application Memory Status The “Radio Info“ screens are read-only screens. Press “OK” to return to the Channel Screen 4.2.10 Mode The mode menu is used for changing from one radio to another, such as PMR/LMR mode to P25 or MPT1327 trunking.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS From the Channel Screen, select menu mode with the “M” or “Menu” key and step through the menus with the ▼ and ▲ keys until the “Mode” menu is reached. Press “OK” to select the Mode menu. From the “Mode” menu, use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the required operating mode, such as APCO P25, PMR or MPT Trunking. While the required mode is displayed, press OK to select that operating mode. The radio will then display the default screen for that mode.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Press the “OK” key for the “RSSI“ screen If a Digital channel is selected BER will be displayed. The RSSI/BER will be displayed until either the “M” key is pressed to return to the next highest menu level or the “OK” key is pressed which will return to the main channel menu. A lower RSSI value indicates a stronger signal, i.e. –80dBm is a stronger signal than – 100dBm. 4.2.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Digital Analogue When the Crypto menu is selected, the digital channel’s Encryption Key ID can be changed with the ▼ and ▲ keys. The key name and the key identifier (1-32) for the selected channel is displayed. If the selected channel is changed or the radio is switched off, the channel’s default encryption key will be restored. Pressing the “OK” key returns to the main channel screen. Pressing the “Back” or “M” key returns to the next highest menu level. 4.2.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Squelch, • Mute Adjust or • User Options 4.2.14 Stored Calls This screen displays the received individual call records one by one, starting with the most recently received call record. Either the name of the caller from the phone book or the user ID is displayed if the ID is not known to the phone book. If stored calls are empty, NO RECORD is displayed. The ▼ and ▲ keys can be used to step through the stored calls.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If “CANCEL” is selected, the Stored Calls screen is displayed. If “CALL” is selected, pressing “OK” sets the radio to individual calling mode with the ID of the stored call. A subsequent PTT within the configured time interval will send an individual call to the ID of the stored call. 4.2.15 Messages A radio unit can receive and transmit predefined short messages and text messages with another radio unit on a digital channel.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • TXTMSG: Text message. Enters the text message edit and send sub-menus. Only applicable when a digital channel is selected. Options are selected with the ▼ and ▲ keys. Pressing “M” or “Back” keys takes the radio back to the Menu screen. A “Reset” function key press (if configured), takes the radio back to the default screen display. If “VIEW” is selected, pressing “OK” shows the Message View screen.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.15.3 Message View Pop-Up Menu The Message View pop-up allows the following options: • DELETE: deletes the current received message. • MORE: to view the full (entire) message. • REPLY: to select the method of replying to the selected message. Selection is performed using the ▼ and ▲ keys. Pressing the “M” or “Back” key takes the radio back to the “Messages View” Screen.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.15.5 Reply Message Selection Pop-Up Menu Selecting Reply brings up another pop-up menu. M The selections are: • CALL: calls the selected sender. • SMSG: sends a short message to the sender • TXTMSG: to edit and send a text message to the sender. Selection is made using the ▼ and ▲ keys. The “M” or “Back” key press returns to the “Messages View” pop-up screen. A “Reset” function key press (if configured), takes the radio back to the default screen display.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • • The destination unit identifier, The selected short message. The short message can be selected from the short message list by using the ▼ and ▲ keys. A “Reset” function key press (if configured), takes the radio back to the default screen display. A “Back” or “M” keypress returns to the Message Reply Pop-up screen. When “OK” key is pressed, the selected short message is sent in reply to the received message, and the radio returns to the default screen. 4.2.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.15.8 Send Message (Short or Text) This menu is used to send either a short message or a text message to another party. Select Messages from the main menu and then choose either “SMSG” (Short Message) or “TXTMSG” (Text Message). Messages M 4.2.15.8.1 Short Message Screen This screen allows the user to view and select a short message. It displays the selected short message text. M The short message can be selected by using the ▼ and ▲ keys.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.15.9 Text Message Screen This screen allows editing and sending a free form text message. A text message can have a maximum length of 210 characters. The number of characters entered is displayed in the top right hand side. M The characters are entered via the keypad by pressing the relevant key one or more times to choose each character. The ▼ key is used to move the curser to the left. The ▲ key is used to move the curser to the right.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to make the selection. The “M” or “Back” key returns to previous screen, i.e., Short Message Screen, or Edit Text Message Screen. A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display. If “CANCEL” is selected, pressing “OK” returns to the previous screen, i.e., Short Message Screen, or Edit Text Message Screen. If “PH.BK” is selected, pressing “OK” key displays the “Phone Entry Screen”. If “ENT.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The “M” or “Back” key returns to Destination Selection pop-up Menu screen. A “Reset” function key press (if configured), takes the radio back to the default screen display. Pressing “OK” sends the message to the entered unit ID (providing it is valid). The screen will return to the default screen. If the entered unit ID is not valid, or the IP address is not defined, an error beep will sound.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The pop-up selections are: • Add: adds a channel to the scan group • Delete: deletes the currently selected channel from the scan group • Back: returns to previous menu screen The ▼ and ▲ keys make the selection. The “Menu” or “Back” key takes the radio back to the “Scan Edit” main screen. A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The second line from the top shows the name of a channel that is not a member of the Scan Group. Other channels that are not members of the scan group can be selected using the ▼ and ▲ keys. A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display. When the “Back” key or “Menu” is pressed, the radio returns to the main Scan Edit screen.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES 5.1.1 Switch-On/Switch-Off The On/Off power switch on the SRP9100 is on the rotary volume control, located on the top left hand side of the radio control head. To turn the portable on, rotate the volume knob clockwise. The radio will turn on after about one second. The display will illuminate and show a ‘Welcome Message’ text as programmed by the Field Programmer.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1.4 Receiving (Single Channel Screen) The Speaker Icon will show when a valid signal is being received and audio will be heard at the Loudspeaker. The icon will be shown as an outline when a signal is being received that is not addressing this radio and hence, is not audible.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1.6 Stored Calls Screen This screen displays the received individual call records one by one, starting with the most recently received call record. On the first line under the menu label, either the name of the caller from the phone book or the user ID is shown. The user ID is displayed if the ID is not known to the phone book. The next line has the zone that call was received on and the line below shows the channel.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If “DELETE” is selected, pressing “OK” removes the selected call record (being viewed) from the list. The radio returns to the Stored Calls Screen with the next record being displayed. If “CANCEL” is selected, the Stored Calls screen is displayed. If “CALL” is selected, pressing “OK” sets the radio to individual calling mode with the ID of the stored call.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To activate Scanning, select a channel that has been programmed as a Scan channel. Once selected, the scanning will either start automatically, if programmed, or you will need to press the programmed scan function button. (Field Programmer configurable). If a selected zone channel is programmed as a Vote channel, the voting will start automatically without any other user intervention. While listening on the channel, the user is able to PTT on that channel.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The keypad lock function is enabled by the Field Programmer during configuration. If this function is activated, a key icon will be displayed in the bottom right-hand side of the display when locked. The PTT, Alarm Key (if assigned), Reset Key (if assigned) are not locked. To unlock the keypad, it is necessary to press and hold down the “OK” key for 2 seconds. After 2 seconds, the key icon will disappear and the keys will be enabled.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Blank: The screen will blank giving no indication to others that the radio is in emergency mode. When emergency mode is triggered, the radio can be configured by the FPP to transmit and receive on a cyclic basis with FPP programmed time periods. The display will show “TX Em”:Channel No. During TX, the radio will generate an emergency broadcast call on either the currently selected channel or an FPP nominated channel.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS Several function keys are simply short cuts to a menu screen. For further information on the operation of these function keys, refer to the menu descriptions in section 4. 6.1 ALARM Sets alarm mode on the radio. All transmissions in alarm mode will have the emergency flag set. 6.2 ANNOUNCE To send an Announce call on the channel, press this function key and then use the PTT to send the call.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.13 SCAN EDIT This key is used to enter the Scan Edit menu, where the members of a scan group can be added or deleted. 6.14 SCRAMBLER If an analogue channel is selected, then the scrambler function button can activate a simple voice inversion scrambler for low security applications. Scramble mode is indicated by the ‘SC” indicator icon. 6.15 SKIP The Skip function key is used to temporarily remove members from a scan channel.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7. ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES Tone Type: Grant Denied Ring Tone: 0.03s(1000Hz) 0.4s (440Hz) 8 short beeps 5s(silence) repeat Missed Call 2 short beeps 10s (silence) repeat 3 short high tones 2 short beeps 10s(silence) repeat Page Missed Page Meaning: Grant Tone Denied Tone After receiving individual call Missed individual call Received Page A page was sent. Figure 3 – Alert Tones © TMC Radio 2007 Page 51 TNM-U-E-0073 1.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8. GLOSSARY A summary of common radio terms and some other terms used in this document, and their meanings, are given below.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9. COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE GUIDELINES (UNITED STATES AND CANADA) RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS. Before using your TMC Radio portable two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.
SRP9100 RADIO P25 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contact Information For additional information on exposure or other information, please contact TMC Radio Pty. Ltd. 1270 Ferntree Gully Road Scoresby Victoria, 3179 Australia Telephone Facsimile Email Website +61 3 9730 3800 +61 3 9730 3968 orderdesk@tmcradio.com www.tmcradio.com © TMC Radio 2007 Page 55 TNM-U-E-0073 1.
