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E
NVOY
™ T
RANSCEIVER
R
EFERENCE
M
ANUAL
425
C
HF radio transmission
This section contains the following topics:
•
HF radio transmission
on page 426
•
Frequency, distance and time of day
on page 428
•
Channels, HF networks and scanning
on page 429
•
Etiquette for the use of HF radio
on page 430
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448
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
25
Standards and Icons
25
The Envoy™ Transceiver
26
Overview of the Envoy™ Transceiver
26
Figure 1: Typical Transceiver System
26
The 2220 Handset
27
Figure 2: 2220 Handset
27
The 2221 Handset
28
Figure 3: 2221 Handset
28
The 2230 Desk Console
29
Figure 4: 2230 Desk Console
29
The 2210 RFU
30
Figure 5: 2210 RFU
30
Using the Wizard
31
Overview of the Wizard
32
Figure 6: Steps in the Wizard
32
Using the Wizard
34
Figure 7: Wizard Startup Screen
34
Selecting a Language
35
Setting the Location of the Desk Console
36
Selecting an Antenna
42
Selecting a Peripheral Device
43
Operating the Transceiver
46
Switching the Transceiver on and off
46
Switching on the Transceiver
46
Switching off the Transceiver
46
The Channel Screen
47
Figure 8: Channel Screen
47
Figure 9: Scanning Screen
48
Selecting a Channel
49
Figure 10: Status Areas
50
Selecting Information to be Shown in a Status Area
50
Table 1: Information that May be Shown in the Status Areas
50
Figure 11: Available Themes for the Display in the Control Point
53
Selecting a Theme
53
Scanning Channels
55
Switching Scanning on or off
56
Pausing Scanning
56
Muting the Transceiver
57
Switching Mute on or off
57
Selecting the Mute Type
58
Using the Microphone
59
Manually Tuning the Antenna
60
Selecting a Language
61
Figure 12: Select Language Screen
61
Setting the Time and Date
62
Setting the Brightness of the Display
63
Setting the Display Timeout
64
Setting the Location of the Desk Console
65
Figure 13: Connection between RFU and Desk Console Using
65
Figure 14: Connection between RFU and Desk Console Using Ethernet Cables and Optional Switch
66
Calling
67
Making a Call to a Contact
67
Adding a Contact
68
Making a Call from the Call History
68
Making a Call from the Emergency Key
69
General Calling
70
Figure 15: Call Screen with Call Log
70
Figure 16: Available Status Types for a Get Status Call in a Selcall
83
Using the Clarifier
89
Reducing Background Noise with Easitalk
90
Viewing Information about Your Transceiver
91
Overview of Information in the Transceiver
91
Using GPS
95
Overview of GPS
95
Figure 17: GPS Screen
95
Distance and Bearing
96
Figure 18: Distance and Bearing
96
Viewing GPS Information
97
Table 2: GPS Information
97
Using Encryption
99
Switching the Secure Feature on or off
99
Selecting a Secure Key
102
Changing the Privacy Code
103
Using a Crosspatch
104
Overview of the 3031 Crosspatch
104
Figure 19: Crosspatch Status
104
Changing the Operating Mode of the Crosspatch
105
Upgrading the Transceiver Via a USB Stick
106
Entering a Password for an Option
107
Performing a Self-Test
108
Finding an RFU
109
Menu Structure
112
Figure 20: Typical Menu Screen
112
Figure 21: Menu Structure (Admin Level)
113
Navigating the Menu Structure
114
Figure 22: Navigation Indicator Showing Navigation Keys that
114
Overview of Basic and Advanced Views
116
Basic View
116
Advanced View
116
Figure 23: Basic View (no Advanced View Indicator)
116
Figure 24: Advanced View
116
Switching between Basic and Advanced Views
117
Overview of User and Admin Levels
118
User Level
118
Admin Level
118
Figure 25: User Level (no Admin Level Indicator)
118
Figure 26: Admin Level
118
Logging in to Admin Level
119
Figure 27: Locked, Hidden and Advanced Indicators
119
Logging out of Admin Level
120
Finding a Word or Value
121
Figure 28: Find Function
121
Selecting an Icon
123
Figure 29: Highlighted Icon
123
Selecting a Function from the Menu Bar
124
Figure 30: Functions on the Menu Bar
124
Entering Text in a Field
125
Figure 31: Example of an Editable Text Field
125
Figure 32: Character-Entry Mode Indicator
126
Table 3: Character-Entry Mode
126
Entering a Special Character (2220/2230)
127
Entering Text with the 2221 Handset
128
Selecting a Value from a List
129
Figure 33: List of Entries, with and Without Focus
129
Selecting/Deselecting a Check Box
130
Figure 34: Entry with a Check Box
130
Moving a Slider
131
Figure 35: a Slider Value
131
Changing the Order of Items in a List
132
Saving Your Changes
133
Figure 36: Screen that Has Changes to be Saved
133
Structure of Information
135
Structure of User Information
136
Structure of Contact and Call Information
137
Figure 38: Structure of Call Information for a Contact in the
137
Channels
139
Overview of Channels
140
Figure 39: Information for a Channel
140
Entries for a Channel
141
Channel Name
141
Frequency
141
Modes
142
Preferred Mode
142
Power
142
Antenna
143
Figure 40: Connection Diagram for Dual Antennas
143
Working with Channels
145
Adding a Channel
145
Editing a Channel
147
Moving a Channel
148
Deleting a Channel
148
Scan Tables
150
Overview of Scan Tables
150
Figure 41: Information for a Scan Table
151
Entries for a Scan Table
152
Scan Table Name
152
Scanning a Scan Table
152
Scan Channels
152
Voice Detect
152
Channel Dwell Time
152
HF Network
153
Table 4: Default Channel Dwell Time for each Type of HF Network or Detection Requirement
153
Data
154
Working with Scan Tables
155
Adding a Scan Table
155
Editing a Scan Table
159
Moving a Scan Table
159
Deleting a Scan Table
159
HF Networks
162
Overview of HF Networks
162
Figure 42: Information for an HF Network
162
Entries for an HF Network
164
HF Network Name
164
Call System
164
Self Address
165
Scan Tables
165
Global
166
Preamble
166
Sounding Interval
167
Privacy Mode
167
Privacy Password
168
Rx Only
168
Working with HF Networks
169
Adding an HF Network
169
Editing an HF Network
171
Moving an HF Network
171
Deleting an HF Network
171
Phone Links
174
Overview of Phone Links
174
Figure 43: Information for a Phone Link
174
Entries for a Phone Link
175
Phone Link Name
175
HF Network
175
Ale|Selcall Address
175
Preferred Channel
175
Working with Phone Links
176
Adding a Phone Link
176
Editing a Phone Link
177
Moving a Phone Link
177
Deleting a Phone Link
177
Contacts
179
Overview of Contacts
180
Figure 44: Information for a Contact
180
Chain Call
181
Entries for a Contact
182
Contact Name
182
Calls for a Contact
182
HF Network
182
Call Type
182
Ale|Selcall Address
183
Phone Link
183
Phone Number
183
Message|Status Type
183
Preferred Channel
184
Call Description
184
Base
184
Working with Contacts
185
Adding a Contact
185
Editing a Contact
192
Moving a Contact
193
Moving a Call for a Contact
193
Deleting a Contact
193
Adding a Contact from the Call Log, Call History, or Last Heard Log
194
Figure 45: Call Log, Call History and Last Heard Log
194
Nets
197
Overview of Nets
198
Figure 46: Information for a NET
198
Entries for a NET
200
NET Name
200
Address
200
HF Network
200
NET Members
201
Out Calls
201
In Calls
201
Link
202
Response
203
Tune Time
203
LQA Exchange
203
Slot Width
204
Working with Nets
205
Adding a NET
205
Editing a NET
208
Moving a NET
208
Deleting a NET
208
Overview of Messages
210
Entering a Message
211
Peripherals
213
Overview of Peripherals
214
Table 5: Peripherals
214
Selecting an Antenna
216
Selecting a Peripheral Device
217
Selecting a Power Amplifier
218
Entries for a Peripheral
219
RFU 15Way Mode
219
RFU 15Way Speed
220
RFU 15Way Startup
220
RFU Average ALC
220
RFU ALC Rate
220
RFU Audio Type
220
Rfu Agc
221
RFU PTT Beep
221
RFU Mute Extend
221
RFU Mute off after PTT
221
RFU Sidetone Volume
222
RFU Secure Audio
222
RFU Quiet Line
222
RFU 15Way MIL/STANAG 2G Data Interface
222
RFU 15Way 2.4 Kbit/S Data Modem Interface
223
RFU 6Way Mode
223
RFU 6Way Speed
223
RFU 6Way Startup
223
RFU 6Way MIL/STANAG 2G Data Interface
224
Settings
225
Overview of Settings
226
Settings > Control Point > General
227
Welcome Image
227
Welcome Text
228
USB User Access
228
Channel Scroll
228
Show Channel Frequency
229
Frequency Format
229
Call Key Options
229
Night Display Brightness
230
Night Display Start
230
Night Display Stop
230
Local Welcome Text
230
Brightness
231
Custom Brightness
231
Auto DIM Time
231
Key Beeps
231
Beeps and Tones
232
Theme
232
Night Theme
232
Show Background Image
232
Logging
233
Logging Level
233
Settings > Control Point > Status Area
234
Status Area 1
234
Status Area 2
234
Figure 47: Status Areas
234
Status Area 3
235
Status Area 4
235
Status Area 5
235
Status Area 6
235
User-Defined Text 1
235
User-Defined Text 2
236
Settings > Control Point > Time and Date
237
Time Zone
237
Daylight Saving
237
Clock Type
237
Time Format
237
Date Format
238
Settings > Control Point > Console
239
Console Location
239
Internal Speaker
239
Console PTT
240
Foot-Switch PTT
240
Console External Alarm
240
Console Easitalk Start State
240
Settings > Configuration > General
241
Admin PIN
241
Noise Limiter
241
Voice Detect Sensitivity
242
Power down Timeout
242
Power down Time
242
Easitalk Mode
242
RF Pre-Amp
242
Tx Power
243
Low Power
243
Medium Power
243
High Power
244
Easitalk Start State
244
Default Selcall
244
Handset AGC
244
Handset PTT Beep
245
System Lock Override
245
Morse Timeout
245
PTT Timeout
245
Units
246
Abandon Mode
246
Command Line
246
RFU Logging
246
Settings > Configuration > Factory
247
Settings > Connectors > RFU 15Way
248
RFU Secure Audio
248
Settings > Connectors > RFU 6Way
249
RFU 6Way Speed
249
Settings > Scan
250
Auto Resume Mode
250
Auto Resume Time
250
Scan Mute
251
Scan Voice Extend
251
Scan Voice Max Pause
251
Settings > Calling > General
252
Call Types for Contacts
252
Call Types for New Call
253
Show Phone Link Address
253
Emergency Call Alarm
253
Message Call Alarm
254
Selective Call Alarm
254
External Alarm
254
Alert Tones
255
Call Status Time
255
Chain Call Pause
255
In Call Timeout
256
LBT Mode
256
LBT Period
257
LBT Data Sensitivity
257
LBT Waveform
257
Respond GPS
258
Respond OTA
259
Settings > Calling > ALE
260
ALE LQA Average
261
ALE LQA Decay
261
ALE Site Manager
262
Table 6: Values for the ALE Site Manager Entry
263
ALE Accept ALL Call
264
ALE Accept any Call
264
ALE Accept Wildcard Call
265
ALE AMD Position
265
Ale Ber
266
ALE Call Scan
266
ALE Scan Cycles
267
ALE Call Threshold
267
ALE Call Weighting
268
ALE Golay
268
ALE Hangup ALL Call
269
ALE Hangup Phone Call
269
ALE Hangup Voice Call
269
ALE LQA Exchange
270
ALE LQA Mapping
270
ALE Retries
270
ALE Selective Message
271
ALE Silent Mode
271
ALE Soundings
271
Settings > GPS
272
GPS Detection Timeout
272
GPS Show Options
272
GPS Format Options
273
Table 7: GPS Formats
273
My Position
274
Table 8: Format of My Position Information
274
Settings > Audio
275
Ring Sidetone Volume
275
Call Sidetone Volume
275
Settings > Security
276
CES-128 Mode
276
Privacy Code
276
Standby after Selcall
277
Secure User Access
277
General Options
278
Secure Start State
278
CES Options
278
CES Key Prefix
279
Digital Key Prefix
279
Digital Voice Options
279
Digital Mute Start State
279
Settings > Connectivity
280
IP Address
280
Alias
280
Network Mask
280
DHCP Client
281
Default Gateway
281
USB IP Address
281
USB Network Mask
281
USB DHCP Server
281
RFU IP Address
282
RFU Alias
282
RFU Network Mask
282
RFU DHCP Client
282
RFU Default Gateway
282
Access Rights
283
Overview of Access Rights
284
Keys and Macros
286
Overview of the Keypad and Macros
286
Figure 48: Power and Emergency Keys
286
Figure 49: Navigation Keys
286
Figure 50: Alphanumeric Keys
286
Figure 51: Function Keys (Desk Console Only)
286
Keypad
287
Table 9: Keys and Their Function
287
Macros
290
Entries for a Macro
291
Macro Name
291
Key
291
Steps
291
Figure 52: Length of Key Press for Hot Key
291
Table 10: Available Actions for a Macro Step
292
Working with Macros
293
Adding a Macro
293
Editing a Macro
298
Moving a Macro
299
Moving a Macro Step
300
Deleting a Macro
300
Examples of Macros
301
Creating a Macro to Toggle a Setting
301
Overview of Modes
304
Available Modes
304
Table 11: Modes
304
Free Tune
305
Overview of Free Tune
306
Table 12: Amateur Band Frequencies
306
Selecting a Free-Tune Frequency
307
Adding a Channel in Free Tune
309
IP Remote Control
312
Direct Ethernet Connection
312
Figure 53: Direct Ethernet Connection
313
LAN Connection
314
Figure 54: LAN Connection
315
Point-To-Point WAN Connection
316
Figure 55: Point-To-Point WAN Connection
316
Point-To-Multipoint/Multipoint-To-Point WAN Connection
317
Connection
318
Data Options
320
Overview of Data Options
320
2.4 Kbit/S Data Modem
321
Typical 2.4 Kbit/S Data Station
321
Figure 57: Envoy™ X2 Transceiver with 2.4 Kbit/S Data Modem
322
Setting up the Serial Connection
323
Setting up the USB Connection
325
Using the 2.4 Kbit/S Data Station
327
Table 13: Status of the 2.4 Kbit/S Data Modem
328
MIL/STANAG 2G Data
330
Typical MIL/STANAG 2G Data Station
330
Figure 58: Envoy™ X2 Transceiver with MIL/STANAG 2G
331
Data
331
Setting up the Serial Connection
332
Sending Email Via RC50-C
333
G Data Call
334
Rm50E HF Data Modem
335
Typical Rm50E Data Station
335
Modem
336
Sending Email Via RC50-C
337
Encryption
339
Overview of Encryption
340
Table 14: Features Available with CIVS Scrambling, and
340
Secure Key
341
Table 15: Properties of a Secure Key in CES-128 and AES-256
342
Using Encryption
343
Switching the Secure Feature on or off
343
Selecting an Encryptor
346
Adding a Secure Key
347
Selecting a Secure Key
348
Editing a Secure Key
349
Deleting a Secure Key
350
Setting up Encryption
352
Setting User Access to Encryptor Features
352
Enabling Encryptor Selection
353
Enabling a Hot-Key Sequence for Erasing Secure Keys
354
Setting the Encryptor to be Secure at All Times
355
Setting the Secure State of Scrambler/Encryptors at Power up
356
Programming Secure Keys
357
CIVS Voice Scrambler
359
Figure 63: Channel Screen Showing Transmit/Receive Status for CIVS Voice Scrambler
359
Setting the Privacy Code for CIVS
360
Changing the Privacy Code
361
CES-128 Voice Encryption
362
Figure 64: Channel Screen Showing Secure/Standby/Clear Status for CES-128 Voice Encryption
362
Figure 65: Channel Screen Showing Transmit/Receive Status for CES-128 Voice Encryption
362
Secure Mode
363
Setting the CES Key Prefix
365
PIN for Secure Session
365
Standby Mode
368
Base Key
372
AES-256 Encryption
374
Setting the Digital Key Prefix
374
AES-256 Digital Voice Encryption
375
Figure 66: Channel Screen Showing Secure/Clear Status for AES
375
Figure 67: Channel Screen Showing Transmit/Receive Status for
375
Figure 68: Channel Screen Showing AES-256 Secure Key and
376
Figure 69: Digital Voice Mute Indicator
378
AES-256 Data Encryption
379
Figure 70: Channel Screen Showing Secure/Clear Status for AES-256 Data Encryption
380
Figure 71: Channel Screen Showing Transmit/Receive Status for AES-256 Data Encryption
380
Figure 72: Transmit and Receive Screens During an AES-256
382
Connectors on the RFU
384
Figure 73: Back Panel of the 2210 RFU
384
Antenna Control Connector
385
Figure 74: Front View of the Antenna Control Connector
385
Table 16: Pinouts of the Antenna Control Connector
385
DC Supply Connector
386
Fan Connector
386
Figure 75: Front View of the Fan Connector
386
RF Connector
386
Table 17: Pinouts of the DC Supply Connector
386
Table 18: Pinouts of the Fan Connector
386
10-Way Connector
387
Figure 76: Front View of the 10-Way Connector
387
Table 19: Pinouts of the 10-Way Connector
387
6-Way Serial Data Connector
388
Figure 77: Front View of the 6-Way Connector
388
Table 20: Pinouts of the 6-Way Connector
388
Figure 78: Front View of the Handset and Speaker Connector
389
Handset and Speaker Connector
389
Table 21: Pinouts of the Handset Connector
389
Table 22: Pinouts of the Speaker Connector
389
15-Way GPIO Connector
390
Figure 79: Front View of the 15-Way Connector
390
Table 23: Pinouts of the 15-Way Connector
390
Connectors on the Desk Console
394
DC Supply Connector
394
Figure 80: Back Panel of the 2230 Desk Console
394
15-Way GPIO Connector
395
Figure 81: Front View of the 15-Way GPIO Connector
395
Ethernet Connector
396
Transceiver Connector
396
Figure 82: Front View of the Transceiver Connector
396
Table 24: Pinouts of the Transceiver Connector
396
USB Connector
397
Foot-Switched PTT Connector
397
Table 25: Pinouts of the Foot-Switched PTT Connector
397
8-Way Connector
398
Figure 83: Front View of the 8-Way Connector
398
Table 26: Pinouts of the 8-Way Connector
398
Headphone Connector
399
Table 27: Pinouts for the Headphone Connector
399
Specifications
402
General Specifications
402
Table 28: General Specifications
402
Transmit Specifications
404
Table 29: Transmit Specifications
404
Receive Specifications
406
Table 30: Receive Specifications
406
Environmental Specifications
408
Table 31: Environmental Specifications
408
Mechanical Specifications
409
Table 32: Mechanical Specifications
409
IP Specifications
410
Table 33: IP Specifications
410
Appendix A Installation
411
Mobile Stations
412
Overview of Mobile Stations
412
Figure 84: Typical Mobile Station
412
Installing the Transceiver in a Mobile Station
413
Table 34: Possible Faults in the Mobile Installation
420
Installing the Antenna
421
Table 35: Possible Faults in the Mobile Antenna Installation
422
Radio Frequency Interference (Mobile Stations Only)
425
Table 36: Noise Source and Type
425
Testing the Installation
427
Fixed Stations
429
Overview of Fixed Stations
429
Figure 85: Typical Fixed Station
429
Installing the Transceiver in a Fixed Station
430
Table 37: Possible Faults in the Fixed Installation
436
Installing the Antenna
437
Table 38: Possible Faults in the Fixed Antenna Installation
440
Testing the Installation
442
Table 39: LED Indications
445
Appendix B LED Indications
448
Appendix C HF Radio Transmission
448
HF Radio Transmission
448
Ground Wave
448
Direct Wave
448
Sky Wave
449
Figure 86: the Reflective Properties of the Ionosphere
449
Frequency, Distance and Time of Day
450
Channels, HF Networks and Scanning
451
Etiquette for the Use of HF Radio
452
Table 40: the Phonetic Alphabet
453
Appendix D Call Types and Features
456
Call Types
456
Table 41: Icons for Call Types
456
ALE Sounding Call
457
Channel Test Call
457
Table 42: Icons for ALE Address Syntax Calls
457
Emergency Call
458
Get Position Call
459
Get Status Call
459
Marine Emergency Call
460
Message Call
460
Table 43: Variations in Message Length
461
Phone Call
462
RFDS Emergency Call
462
Selective Call
462
Send Position Call
463
ALE Address Syntax
464
ALL Call
464
ANY Call
465
Group Selective Call
466
NET Call
467
Wildcard Call
468
Summary of Special ALE Address Syntaxes
469
Table 44: Summary of ALE Address Syntaxes for MIL-STD-188
469
Entering an ALE Address Syntax
470
Call Log
471
Figure 87: Call Log
471
Call History
472
Figure 88: Call History and Details
472
Figure 89: Last Heard Log
473
Last Heard Log
473
Group Calls in a Codan Selcall HF Network
474
Using Multiple Addresses for Calls in an ALE/CALM HF Network
475
Sending Recognised Keywords with a Call
476
Table 45: Recognised Keywords and Their Associated
476
Appendix E Definitions
480
Acronyms and Abbreviations
480
Glossary
483
Units
488
Unit Multipliers
489
About this Issue
490
Appendix F Compliance
492
Overview
492
European R&TTE Directive
492
Product Marking and Labelling
492
Radiation Safety (EU Installations Only)
492
Declaration of Conformity and Notified Body Letter of Opinion
493
Protection of the Radio Spectrum
493
EMC and Safety Notices
494
Radiation Safety (Non-EU Installations)
494
Sécurité des Radiations (Installations Non-EU)
494
Emc
495
Electrical Safety
495
Earth Symbols
496
Table 46: Earth Symbols
496
FCC Compliance
497
FCC Part 90 Certification
497
FCC Part 15 Compliance
497
IC Certification
498
Product Markings and Labelling
498
RCM Approval
498
Appendix G Licence Information
500
Open Source Components
500
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