Futurecom VR - How to Create a DCD File; Creation of New File; Modify an Existing File

8G093X01 R5
VR Programming Guide
August 2022 Page 27 of 144
How To Create a DCD File
To create a DCD file, there are two options: create a new file or modify an existing file.
NOTE: Remember to follow programming sequence outlined in VR Programming Guidelines to
ensure the MSU and VR are synchronized.
Creation of New File
1. Establish communications with VR
2. Read the VR: select Repeater → Load Data from Repeater (F2)
3. Make configuration changes (as needed) for this new DCD file
4. Save the data as DCD: select File → DCD Files → Save DCD File
5. Enter data into Save window and click SAVE
6. Enter data into DCD Options window and click OK (Serial numbers are optional)
Modify an Existing File
1. Select File → DCD Files → Load DCD File
2. Click Continue.
Configuration Data Name: Filename displayed after
importing into Radio Management (max 23
alphanumeric chars)
Description: Additional text to clarify content;
displayed in Preview File Header section in Open
File window. (max 1024 alphanumeric chars)
Load TXT File: Command button that loads an
external file that contains a list of the serial numbers.
All data imported will be placed into the List of Serial
Numbers field
List of Serial Numbers: List of serial numbers of the
repeaters that this DCD file should apply to. If left
BLANK, this DCD file will be applicable to all
repeaters (max 65000 alphanumeric characters).
Applicable when delivered to repeater via FRC or
RM-OTAP.