Codan 2110 series User Manual

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HF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Reference Manual

2110 series Manpack Transceiver

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 About this Manual17
- Standards and Icons19
- Definitions20
- About this Issue28
2 HF Radio Transmission29
- HF Radio Transmission30
- Etiquette for the Use of HF Radio33
- Table 2: the Phonetic Alphabet34
3 The 2110 Series Manpack Transceiver35
- Figure 2: the 2110 Series Manpack Transceiver36
4 Preparing the Transceiver for Use43
- Charging a Battery Pack44
- Table 4: Typical Charging Times for Codan Battery Packs44
- Preparing the Transceiver for Use44
- Figure 5: Typical Front Panel of a Battery Charger45
- Table 5: LED Indications45
- Table 6: Cable Information for Battery Chargers46
- Care and Safety Information48
- Table 7: Storage Times of Battery Packs48
- Connecting a Battery to the Transceiver49
- Figure 6: Transceiver with Battery Pack Connected49
- Inserting the Transceiver into a Backpack50
- Figure 7: Transceiver in Backpack with Internal Frame50
- Selecting an Appropriate Tactical Antenna51
- Table 8: Selection Guide for Tactical Antennas51
- Table 9: Advantages and Limitations of a Tactical Whip Antenna52
- Table 10: Advantages and Limitations of a Tactical Long Wire Antenna and Adaptor53
- Table 11: Advantages and Limitations of a Tactical End-Fed Broadband Antenna53
- Table 12: Advantages and Limitations of a Tactical Broadband Dipole Antenna54
- Table 13: Advantages and Limitations of a Tactical Wire Dipole Antenna54
- Troubleshooting the Transceiver55
- Table 14: General Troubleshooting55
- Testing the Installation56
  - Standing Wave Ratio56
  - On-Air Testing57
  - Using the 9350 Automatic Tuning Whip Antenna with a59
5 Using the 9350 Automatic Tuning Whip Antenna with a 2110 Manpack Transceiver60
- Mobile Station60
- Figure 8: a 2110 Mobile Station Using Its Own Battery Pack60
- Figure 9: a 2110 Mobile Station Using a Vehicle's Battery61
- Automatic Tuning Whip Antenna62
- Table 15: Advantages and Limitations of the Automatic Tuning Whip Antenna62
- Installing the Transceiver63
- Radio Frequency Interference71
- Noise Suppression74
- Tuning the Mobile Antenna (2110 Only)75
- Troubleshooting the Installation76
- Table 18: Possible Faults in the Installation76
- Testing the Installation79
6 Operating the Transceiver82
- Switching on the Transceiver82
- The Front Panel Screen83
- Figure 10: the Front Panel Screen83
- Figure 11: the Front Panel Screen Displaying a Value83
- The Channel Screen84
- Entering and Editing Text88
- Quick Start94
- Muting the Transceiver99
- Scanning Channels100
- Using the Microphone102
- Finding Words and Values103
- Setting the Basics106
- Using Hot Keys113
- Tuning the Antenna114
  - Automatic Tuning114
  - Manual Tuning115
- Using the Clarifier116
- Reducing Background Noise with Easitalk117
7 Using Lists120
- The Main Menu120
- Figure 20: the Contents of the Main Menu120
- Figure 21: Examples of Entries, Settings and Values121
- Selecting a List122
- The List Manager123
  - Using the List Manager123
  - Entries in the List Manager124
  - Table 19: List Manager Entries and Their Functions124
- Setting a Marker126
- Setting the Home Screen127
- Changing a Setting in the Control List128
- Making Changes to All Other Lists129
- Saving Call Log Information to the Address List132
- Saving GPS Information to the Address List134
- Hiding and Showing Settings135
- Figure 22: the Address List with Settings Shown135
- Figure 23: the Address List with Settings Hidden135
- Grouping and Ungrouping Entries137
- Figure 24: Ungrouped Entries in a List137
- Figure 25: Grouped Entries in a List, Level One137
- Figure 26: Grouped Entries in a List, Levels One and Two137
- Figure 27: Ungrouped and Grouped Entries138
- Figure 28: Locking and Hiding Grouped Entries141
- Restricting Access to Information142
- Table 20: Restricting Access to Information at User and Admin Levels143
- Logging in to Admin Level144
- Displaying Full and Normal View146
- Figure 29: Full View146
- Hiding and Showing Information147
- Table 21: Hiding Items at User and Admin Levels147
- Locking and Unlocking Information149
- Table 22: Locking Items at User and Admin Levels149
8 The Channel List151
- About Channels152
- Settings in the Channel List152
- Programming the Channel List153
- Editing a Channel155
9 The Network List157
- About Networks158
- Figure 30: an Example of Information Stored in the Network List159
- Settings in the Network List160
- Table 23: Default Call Detect Times161
- Table 24: Nominal Preamble Times Calculated from Call Detect Time163
- Table 25: Default Nominal Preamble Times163
- Special Network Names166
- Programming the Network List167
10 The NET List172
- About Nets172
- Figure 31: an Example of Information Stored in the NET List173
- Settings in the NET List174
- Programming the NET List178
11 The Phone Link List182
- About Phone Links182
- Settings in the Phone Link List182
- Programming the Phone Link List183
12 The Address List185
- About the Address List186
- Settings in the Address List187
- Setting up the Emergency Key190
- Storing GPS Information in the Address List194
  - Storing Your GPS Information in a Transceiver194
  - Saving GPS Information197
- Programming the Address List198
13 Making and Receiving Calls201
- Calls You Can Make and Receive202
  - Special ALE Address Syntaxes202
  - Table 26: Call Icons for Selective Calls Made or Received Using a Special ALE202
- Address Syntax202
14 The Control List243
- Entries in the Control List244
- Table 31: Entries in the Control List245
- ALE Entries257
- Table 32: Settings for the ALE Site Mgr264
- Auto Resume Entries266
- Devices Entry267
- GPS Screen Entry275
- Figure 47: the GPS Screen Entry in the Control List275
- Table 33: Types of Readings on the GPS Screen275
- Displaying the Gps Screen277
- LQA Screen Entry279
- Figure 48: the LQA Screen Entry in the Control List279
- Messages Entry280
- RS232 Startup Entry281
- Table 34: Special Commands for the RS232 Startup Entry281
- Welcome Text283
- Table 35: Keywords that Display a Self Address283
15 The Keypad List285
- Table 36: Entries in the Keypad List285
16 The Mode List287
- Table 37: Possible Modes for the 2110 Manpack Transceiver287
- Table 38: Modes for the 2110V Manpack Transceiver287
17 CES-128 Voice Encryptor Option289
- Overview290
- Using the CES-128 Voice Encryptor292
- Setting up the CES-128 Voice Encryptor303
- Figure 49: Example of a Text File Containing Secure Keys for Corporate Secure305
- Indexes305
18 AES-256 Digital Voice Encryptor Option309
- Overview310
- Using the AES-256 Digital Voice Encryptor311
- Setting up the AES-256 Digital Voice Encryptor318
- Figure 50: Example of a Text File Containing AES Secure Keys319
19 VP-116 Voice Encryptor Option323
- Overview324
- Using the VP-116 Unit325
- Switching off the VP-116 Unit325
- VP-116 Voice Encryptor Option325
- Selecting a New Encryption Key326
- Changing the Encryption Key While in Private Mode326
- Requesting a Public Encryption Key327
- Deleting All Encryption Keys in the VP-116 Unit328
- Automatic Startup of the VP-116328
- Automatic Startup of the328
20 AES-256 Digital Data Encryptor Option329
- Overview330
- Setting up the Transceiver331
- Installing the Driver for the Cable331
- AES-256 Digital Data Encryptor Option331
- Connecting the Computer to the 2110332
- Figure 51: Computer Connected to the 2110332
- Figure 52: Computer Connected to the 2110 Via the Interface Adaptor332
- Using the AES-256 Digital Data Encryptor334
- Setting up the AES-256 Digital Data Encryptor341
- Using the AES-256 Digital Data Encryptor with a Voice Encryptor342
  - Using the AES-256 Digital Data Encryptor with the AES-256 Digital Voice Encryptor342
  - Using the AES-256 Digital Data Encryptor with the CES-128 Voice Encryptor344
- Operating the Data Modem346
- Uninstalling the Data Modem346
21 Using the Transceiver in Free Tune and Amateur Mode348
- Using the Transceiver in Free Tune348
- Creating a Channel in Free Tune351
- Using the Transceiver in Amateur Mode352
- Table 39: Amateur Band Frequencies352
22 Hot Keys354
- About Hot Keys354
- Full-Time and Part-Time Hot Keys354
- Table 40: Full-Time and Part-Time Hot Keys354
- Assigning Several Macros to One Key355
- Automating Several Tasks with One Macro355
- Troubleshooting Macros355
- Figure 53: Using a Hot Key to Which Several Macros Have Been Assigned355
- Storing Macros356
- Ideas for Creating Macros356
- Creating a Macro and Assigning It to a Hot Key357
- Table 41: Macro Options359
- Copying a Macro360
- Moving a Macro361
- Renaming a Macro362
- Deleting a Macro362
- Creating a Macro to Perform Two or more Tasks363
- Special Macros365
- Table 42: Macros Assigned to the Special Entry in the Keypad List366
23 Connectors367
- Front Panel368
- Figure 54: Front Panel of the Transceiver (2110 Model Shown)368
- Connectors368
- Figure 55: Front View of the Handset Connector369
- Figure 56: Front View of the 19-Way GPIO Connector (2110 Only)370
- Table 44: Pinouts of the 19-Way GPIO Connector (2110 Only)370
- Figure 57: Front View of the External GPS Antenna Connector (2110 Only)372
- Table 45: Pinouts of the External GPS Antenna Connector (2110 Only)372
- Figure 58: Front View of the 5-Way Connector (2110V Only)373
- Table 46: Pinouts of the 5-Way Connector (2110V Only)373
- Back Panel374
- Figure 59: Back Panel of the Transceiver Unit374
- Figure 60: Front View of the Battery Connector on the Transceiver Unit374
- Table 47: Pinouts of the Battery Connector on the Transceiver Unit374
- Battery Pack375
- Figure 61: Connector Panel of the Battery Pack375
- Figure 62: Front View of the Battery Connector on the Battery Pack375
- Table 48: Pinouts of the Battery Connector on the Battery Pack375
- Interface Adaptor (2110 Only)376
24 System Messages383
- Table 53: System Messages384
25 Specifications397
- Table 54: Specifications for the 2110 Series Manpack Transceiver397
Appendix A Hot Key Examples404
- Example 1: Selecting a Specific Channel404
- Example 2: Displaying an Information Screen405
- Example 3: Displaying And/Or Changing a Setting in the Control List406
- Example 4: Changing a Value to the Next Value in a List407
- Example 5: Opening a List at the Marker Entry408
- Example 6: Making a Call Using a Specific Entry in the Address List409
- Example 7: Setting up One-Touch Discreet Operation410
Appendix B Get Status Calls411
- Diagnostic and Configuration Get Status Calls411
- Table 59: Information Retrieved in a Codan Diagnostic Get Status Call Made to412
- Table 60: Information Retrieved in an Open Diagnostic Get Status Call413
- To a Codan HF Transceiver414
- To a Codan 9323 or 9360 Transceiver415
  - Broadcast Site and Request Site Get Status Calls416
Appendix C Forgotten Passwords420
- About CICS420
Appendix D Operating the Transceiver from a Computer420
- Using CICS420
- Special Characters421
- Table 64: Variable Expansion in a Command424
- Setting up CICS427
- Table 65: CICS Commands and the Equivalent 2110 Manpack Transceiver Terms428
- Terms Used in CICS and the 2110 Manpack Transceiver428
- CICS Commands429
- Summary of Command Syntax462
- Table 68: Summary of CICS Command Syntax462
- CICS Response Messages466
- Table 69: CICS Response Messages466
- CICS Error Messages470
- Table 70: CICS Error Messages470
- Table 71: Compatibility Issues between CICS V2 and V3.00 (or Later)477
Appendix E Compatibility between CICS V2 and V3.00 (or Later)478
- Using = and478
- Table 72: Symbols Used in CICS V2478
- Using Channel Names or Channel Numbers479
- Using Scan Tables or Networks479
- Using Upper-Case or Lower-Case Text480
- Using Quotation Marks480
- Using Addresses with or Without a Network481
Appendix F Controlling User Access484
- Introduction484
- Syntax for the Message 10 Entry485
- Activating Configuration Commands in the Message 10 Entry485
- Controlling Access to the List Manager486
- Table 73: Codes for Controlling Access to the List Manager488
- Controlling Access to Admin Level489
- Controlling Access to Call Types490
- Table 74: Codes for Controlling Access to Call Types from the Front Panel490
- Controlling Access to Holding CALL491
- Controlling Access to Creating a Channel in Free Tune491
- Controlling Access to CES-128 Voice Encryptor Options492
- Controlling Access to AES-256 Digital Voice and Data Encryptor Options495
- Table 77: Codes for Controlling Access to AES-256 Digital Voice and Data496
- Controlling Access to Erasing Secure Keys497
- Enabling Medium Power Level497
- Enabling the Automatic Removal of the Incoming Call Pop-Up497
- Table 78: Code for Controlling Access to Erasing Secure Keys497
- Enabling GPS Format Options498
- Table 79: Codes for Enabling GPS Format Options498
- Enabling User Interface Options499
- Table 80: Codes for Enabling User Interface Options499
- Enabling Access to Site Manager Information500
- Table 81: Codes for Enabling Access to Site Manager Information500
- Enabling Priority Messaging Options502
- Table 82: Codes for Enabling Priority Messaging Options502
Appendix G Compliance505
- Introduction506
- European R&TTE Directive506
- EMC and Safety Notices507
- Table 83: Earth Symbol508
- FCC Compliance509
- C-Tick Approval509
Index511

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Questions and Answers:

T
Tara KaneAug 2, 2025
What to do if communications are not clear on my Codan Transceiver?
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  Scott SmithAug 2, 2025
  If you are experiencing unclear communications with your Codan Transceiver, try switching to another channel and ensure you press the PTT button. If using a whip or long wire antenna, verify that the antenna selection icon is set to ATU or Auto. For short-distance communication, try positioning the whip horizontally for near vertical incident skywave operation or switch to a long wire antenna. If the issue persists, switch to a dipole or broadband antenna and check that the antenna selection icon is set to 50 or Auto.
C
Christina PruittAug 6, 2025
Why do I get an RF burn from the handset when I press PTT on my Codan 2110 Transceiver?
- A
  austin18Aug 7, 2025
  If you are experiencing RF burns from the handset when pressing PTT on your Codan Transceiver, it's likely because the transceiver is not adequately earthed. To resolve this, attach an earth lead or counterpoise following the instructions provided with your antenna.
R
Robert DeckerAug 11, 2025
What to do if GPS is not working on my Codan 2110?
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  Laura PhillipsAug 11, 2025
  If the GPS on your Codan Transceiver is not working, make sure that the front panel of the transceiver, where the GPS antenna is located, is facing the sky. This will allow it to properly receive signals from satellites.
H
Howard EverettAug 17, 2025
How to deal with no supports for a wire antenna available for Codan Transceiver?
- J
  James FisherAug 17, 2025
  If there are no supports available for your wire antenna, you can lay the antenna wire directly on the ground. Additionally, lay the earth lead or counterpoise in the opposite direction.

Codan 2110 series Specifications

General

Brand	Codan
Model	2110 series
Category	Transceiver
Language	English

Summary

HF radio transmission

HF radio transmission

Explains HF band, propagation, and wave types.

The 2110 series Manpack Transceiver

The front panel

Details the physical layout and components of the transceiver's front panel.

Preparing the transceiver for use

Charging a battery pack

Provides instructions and specifications for charging battery packs using various chargers.

Care and safety information

Covers battery storage, disposal, immersion, and antenna deployment safety.

Troubleshooting the transceiver

Offers a checklist and common tips for resolving transceiver issues.

Using the 9350 Automatic Tuning Whip Antenna with a 2110 Manpack Transceiver

Power supply

Covers power sources, vehicle battery checks, and supply factors like voltage drop.

Operating the transceiver

Switching on the transceiver

Step-by-step guide to powering on and logging into the transceiver.

Using lists

Restricting access to information

Details methods to control user access to lists, entries, and settings.

The Channel List

Programming the Channel List

Provides instructions for creating and managing channels in the transceiver.

The Network List

Programming the Network List

Guides on creating, renaming, copying, editing, and deleting networks.

The NET List

Programming the NET List

Provides steps for creating, renaming, copying, editing, and deleting NETs.

The Address List

Setting up the emergency key

Details how to configure the emergency key for quick access to emergency calls.

Programming the Address List

Guides on creating, renaming, copying, editing, and deleting entries in the Address List.

Making and receiving calls

Calls you can make and receive

Overviews different call types and special ALE address syntaxes.

Making a call

Provides methods for initiating calls, including Listen Before Transmit Mode.

Receiving a call

Covers how the transceiver alerts and logs incoming calls.

The Control List

Entries in the Control List

Lists and describes all configurable entries in the Control List.

CES-128 voice encryptor option

Using the CES-128 voice encryptor

Provides steps for activating and using the CES-128 voice encryptor.

Creating a secure key in a Corporate secure index

Guides on creating secure keys for corporate use with the encryptor.

Setting up the CES-128 voice encryptor

Details the setup process for basic and advanced security configurations.

AES-256 digital voice encryptor option

Using the AES-256 digital voice encryptor

Guides on activating and using the AES-256 digital voice encryptor.

Creating a secure key in a secure index

Setting up the AES-256 digital voice encryptor

VP-116 voice encryptor option

Using the VP-116 unit

AES-256 digital data encryptor option

Using the AES-256 digital data encryptor

Setting up the AES-256 digital data encryptor

Specifications

Specifications for the 2110 series Manpack Transceiver

Appendix D Operating the transceiver from a computer

Using CICS

CICS commands

Appendix F Controlling user access

Controlling access to the List Manager

Controlling access to admin level

Controlling access to CES-128 voice encryptor options

Controlling access to AES-256 digital voice and data encryptor options

Controlling access to erasing secure keys

Appendix G Compliance

European R&TTE Directive

EMC and safety notices

FCC compliance

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