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Manpack Transceiver 2110 series Reference Manual 207

Selecting the best channel in an ALE/CALM network

In order to select the best channel based on LQA information stored in the transceiver,

you must provide the context of the best channel, that is, the address that you want to call

and the network in which you want to make the call.

To select the best channel:

1 Press SCAN to switch off scanning.

1 Press CALL.

1 Type the address of the station for which you want to find the best channel.

1 Select any valid call type for the address entered.

1 Select the ALE/CALM network in which you want to make the call.

1 At the channel/mode prompt, press .

The best channel is selected.

NOTE

You can select the best channel in an ALE/CALM network if you have the

MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option installed (2110 only).

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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