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Codan 8525B Series User Manual

Codan 8525B Series
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Copyright 1994 Codan Pty Ltd.
Codan Part No. 15-04034 Issue 3, September 1995

Table of Contents

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Codan 8525B Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range1.6 to 30 MHz
Weight6.8 kg
Channels100
ModesUSB, CW
Sensitivity0.5 μV for 10 dB SINAD (USB/AME)
Dimensions100 mm H x 280 mm W x 340 mm D (4 in H x 11 in W x 13.4 in D)

Summary

About this handbook

Who should use this handbook

Identifies the intended audience for this user manual.

Icons and standards

Explains symbols and conventions used throughout the handbook.

Glossary

Provides definitions for technical terms and abbreviations used in the manual.

Overview

The Radiophone front panel

Details the layout and function of the control head front panel buttons and indicators.

The transceiver and control head rear panels

Describes the rear panel connectors and their purposes for both units.

Installation

Mounting the transceiver

Provides instructions for securely mounting the main transceiver unit.

Mounting the control head

Details the procedure for mounting the control head unit.

Mounting the antenna

Explains the importance and considerations for antenna installation.

Mounting the loudspeaker

Guides on positioning and securing the external loudspeaker.

Power supply

Covers the electrical connection requirements and safety precautions for the 12V DC power.

Grounding

Emphasizes the necessity of proper earthing for satisfactory Radiophone operation.

Using the Radiophone

Switching the Radiophone on or off

Explains the procedures for powering the Radiophone on and off, with or without a PIN.

The Radiophone display

Describes the information presented on the LCD display during operation.

Option codes

Lists and explains codes displayed to indicate feature status or channel settings.

Displaying the channel options

Details how to view enabled options for the currently selected channel.

Dimming the display and indicators

Provides instructions on adjusting the brightness of the display and indicators.

Review the EPROM version and options

Explains how to check the Radiophone's software version and fitted options.

Selecting channels

Describes the methods for navigating between available channels.

Adjusting the volume

Explains how to control the audio output level of the Radiophone.

Using the clarifier

Details how to fine-tune the receiver frequency for clarity.

Using the mute controls

Explains the functions of Voice Mute and Selective Call Mute for noise reduction.

Tuning the antenna

Outlines the procedure to tune the antenna to the selected transmission frequency.

Receiver tuning mode

Describes how to enter and use the mode for adjusting receive frequencies.

Selecting the desired frequency

Explains how to manually tune to a specific frequency.

Storing a tuned receive only frequency

Guides on saving a tuned frequency as a personal channel.

Changing the operating mode (USB - LSB)

Details how to switch between Upper Side Band and Lower Side Band modes.

Transmitting

Covers the essential steps and considerations for transmitting messages.

Using the microphone

Explains proper microphone usage for effective voice communication.

Transmitting a message

Outlines the step-by-step process for sending a message.

Using selective call

Selective call terms

Defines key terminology used in the selective call functionality.

Setting up selective call

Details the initial configuration required for using selective call features.

Setting the pre-amble time period

Explains how to configure the duration of the preamble signal.

Setting the fixed called address

Describes how to set a permanent address for selective calling.

Enabling the beacon mode

Guides on activating the beacon feature for signal condition checks.

Checking if a channel is enabled for selective call

Describes how to verify if a channel is configured for selective calling.

Selective call mute enable or inhibit

Explains how to enable or disable the selective call mute function.

Enabling a channel for selective call

Details the process of configuring a channel for selective call operation.

Transmitting a selective call

Outlines the procedure for initiating a selective call to another station.

Receiving a selective call

Explains how the Radiophone handles incoming selective calls.

Answering a received call

Guides on how to respond to an incoming selective call.

Returning a received call—general

Explains how to initiate a return call to a previously received call.

Reviewing the list of received calls in memory

Describes how to access stored records of incoming calls.

Reviewing calls held in memory

Details the process of viewing all calls stored in the Radiophone's memory.

Recalling calls held in memory

Explains how to retrieve specific stored calls from memory.

Using the beacon feature

Introduces the beacon facility for checking signal conditions.

Selective beacon mode

Describes the setup and operation of the selective beacon mode.

(99) beacon mode

Explains the configuration for the (99) beacon mode.

Using the external alarm feature

Details the functionality of the external alarm output for selective calls.

Testing the selective call functions

Outlines a special test mode for verifying selective call operations.

Using the receiver in scan mode

Scan mode terms

Defines abbreviations used in the scan mode display.

Setting up the scan mode

Guides on configuring the scan mode, including options like auto-scan.

Programming the channels to be scanned

Details how to select and program channels for scanning.

Receiving in scan mode

Covers the basic operations of starting, stopping, and managing scan modes.

Start scanning

Explains how to initiate the scanning process for audio signals.

Stop scanning

Details how to halt the scanning operation.

Changing the scan mode

Describes how to switch between pause, hold, and continuous scan modes.

Using selective call in scan mode

Explains how selective call alerts function while the Radiophone is scanning.

Programming frequency band scan

Details how to program specific frequency bands for scanning.

Scanning frequency bands

Guides on initiating and managing frequency band scans.

Deleting unwanted scan channels

Explains how to remove channels from the scan program.

Using tone call

Setting up tone call

Guides on configuring the tone call feature and its frequencies.

Enabling a channel for tone calling

Details how to prepare a channel for tone calling operations.

Transmitting a tone call

Explains the procedure for sending a tone call to another station.

Making a telephone interconnect call

Enabling the telephone mode

Covers activating the telephone mode for making calls.

Making a telephone call

Outlines the steps for initiating a call via the telephone interconnect.

Sending a disconnect message

Explains how to properly end a telephone call connection.

Storing a telephone number

Guides on saving telephone numbers for quick recall.

Reviewing the stored telephone numbers

Details how to access saved telephone numbers.

Calling a stored telephone number

Explains how to make a call using a previously stored number.

Deleting a stored telephone number

Guides on removing saved telephone numbers from memory.

Received call messages

Describes different display messages indicating types of received calls.

Reviewing the list of received calls in memory

Explains how to view records of calls received and stored.

Returning a call

Guides on initiating a return call to a number stored in memory.

RFDS and Telstra services

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Introduces the RFDS and its communication services.

How to contact the RFDS

Provides guidance on initiating contact with RFDS base stations.

Emergency communications

Explains the procedure for urgent medical calls to RFDS.

Making an RFDS emergency call

Details the specific steps for initiating an RFDS emergency call.

Telstra Radphone Service

Introduces Telstra's radio-telephone services.

Transmitting a Telstra (OTC) selective call—Selcall

Explains how to initiate a selective call to a Telstra station.

Transmitting a Telstra selective beacon call

Guides on using the beacon feature for Telstra calls.

Receiving a Telstra selective call

Explains how the Radiophone handles incoming Telstra selective calls.

Transmitting a Telstra (OTC) tone call

Details the procedure for sending a tone call to Telstra stations.

Changing the set-up options

Set-up option links

Introduces physical links that may affect Radiophone setup.

The control head link

Describes the location and purpose of the control head link.

Changing the position of the control head link

Provides instructions for moving the control head link for setup.

The microprocessor PCB link

Describes the microprocessor PCB link and its function.

Inserting the microprocessor PCB link

Details the procedure for soldering the microprocessor PCB link.

Reviewing set-up options

Explains how to check the current configuration settings of the Radiophone.

PTT timer

Covers the configuration of the Push-To-Talk timer for transmission limits.

Enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number)

Guides on setting up and entering a personal identification number for security.

Changing or deleting a PIN

Explains how to modify or remove the Radiophone's PIN code.

Power-on settings

Describes default settings that apply when the Radiophone is switched on.

Mute settings

Details how to configure Voice Mute and Selective Call Mute settings.

Beep volume

Explains how to adjust the volume of audible beeps.

Clear all settings and P-channels

Provides instructions for resetting all user-configurable settings and channels.

Display messages

Messages and operator errors

Lists and explains common messages indicating operational or user errors.

System errors

Describes messages related to internal system faults or malfunctions.

Reviewing the EPROM program content

Explains how to view the Radiophone's firmware version and programmed content.

Front and rear panel sockets

Microphone socket

Details the pinout and function of the front panel microphone connector.

External alarm socket

Describes the rear panel socket for connecting an external alarm device.

Antenna control socket

Details the rear panel socket for the automatic tuning antenna connection.

Remote control socket

Describes the rear panel socket used for connecting a remote control head.

Specification

Options and accessories

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