4. Set the monitor attenuation and port
selection. Suggested port selection is be RF
I/O with 20 dB attenuation.
5. Set the generator attenuation and port
selection. Suggested port selection is be RF
I/O with -50 dB for the level setting.
6. Press the start test softkey.
NOTE
If SMARTZONE auto affiliation has been
selected, the operator is prompted to apply
power to the radio. Once the test radio is
turned on, it begins to search for a control
channel. When the radio finds the control
channel, it performs an auto registration
sequence with the analyzer, and the
registration data is displayed.
7. The status thermometer displays the major
signaling events that occur during a radio
initiated test. Refer to table 10-1 or
table 10-2.
8. Press stop test softkey to terminate testing.
Table 10-1. Astro Signaling Events
Radio Initiated Dispatch Testing Without Auto Affiliation
SIGNALING EVENT DESCRIPTION
J ISW Received The radio sent an Inbound Signaling Word (ISW) on the control channel to
indicate the radio has been keyed.
K Talk Group OSW Sent The trunking analyzer sends talk group OSWs on the control channel. Talk
Group OSWs tell the radio to affiliate by sending a dual word ISW that contains
the talk group ID and the unit ID of the radio.
L Dual ISW Received The trunking analyzer received a dual word ISW from the radio.
Q Channel Grant OSW Sent The trunking analyzer sends channel grant OSWs on the control channel. Channel
grants direct the radio to the voice channel to use.
T LC Word Sent on VC The trunking analyzer sends a link control data word on the voice channel.
B LC Received on VC The trunking analyzer received a link control data word on the voice channel.
C Voice Channel Available Voice Channel Available.
X Disconnect Sent The trunking analyzer sent a disconnect word on the voice channel to end the call.
The radio will return to monitor the control channel.
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