Codan 2110 series - 2 HF Radio Transmission

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Manpack Transceiver 2110 series Reference Manual 13

2 HF radio transmission

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HF radio transmission (14)

Etiquette for the use of HF radio (17)

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- 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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