INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF P25 REPEATER iFR9010 UHF P25 REPEATER iFR9020 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD.................................................................. i IMPORTANT............................................................... i EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS............................................. i PRECAUTIONS........................................................... i SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION..........................ii FCC INFORMATION...................................................ii TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................
1 LCD DISPLAY 3 KEY CONTROLS LCD display consists of 4 x 20 characters as shown. 3.1 Key entry without [SHIFT] key RX = = = = = = = = = = TX = = = = = = = = = = C001 GPC TAC 2 500 MD N Line 1: The incoming RSSI with 10 steps Line 2: The output power levels with 10 steps Line 3: The left 4 letters show channel numbers. The middle 8 letters shows the channel name. (If not programmed, it will be blank.) The right 4 letters displays the status of the radio as described below. a.
4 CONTROL KNOB 5 CHANNEL SELECTION 4.1 VOLUME The IC-FR9010/FR9020 has capability of up to 500 channels. Push [CH], and then enter the channel number. Example-1 CH-8; Push [CH] + [0] + [0] + [8] or [CH] + [8] + [#] Example-2 CH-500; Push [CH] + [5] + [0] + [0] Rotate the knob to change the volume level. The volume level varies from 0 to 34. If the local speaker is active, the audible beep level will change as the knob is rotated. Figure 1 shows the Volume at level 12.
6.1 INDIVIDUAL CALL ENTRY (Digital Base Mode Only) ush and release [A] repeatedly until “IDC-----” is P displayed. Push [B], and enter the numerical Unit ID. To deleted a digit, push the star [Q] key. Push [B] or [#] to complete entry. Figure 8 shows entry start, when [B] is pushed. Figure 9 shows completed entry, [1] + [2] + [3] + [4] + [5] + [B]. RX TX C001 IDC __ TAC 2 MD N NOTE: SBC functions are selectable in the Programming Software.
8.2 CALL ALERT To send a Call Alert, push [F] then push [A] or [B] until the selection is displayed, then enter the target ID of the radio to alert and push [#]. If the target radio has received the Call Alert the display should show “ACK” (acknowledgement). Figure 12 displays a Call Alert ACK. Call Alert To: 366 MD Fm: 00000366 N (ACK) Figure 12 The dispatcher can send a message to a subscriber unit requesting a response from the radio. (For example, to check if it is in operation.
8.8 PREDEFINED MESSAGES Used to send a predefined system message. o send a Predefined Message, push [F] then push T [A] or [B] until the selection is displayed, then enter the target radio ID, push [D] and enter a message number and push [#]. The target radio should send and ACK if successful. Figure 18 shows Message 2 ready to be sent to 366. Short Message To: 366 9 P25 SQUELCH ADJUSTMENT Push [SHIFT] + [MON] to choose the P25 squelch mode.
KEY-LOCK RX TX Push [SHIFT] + [8] to enable and disable the key-lock. This symbol shows on the LCD. Key-lock and KeyUnlock icon is displayed for 2 seconds and then reverts to show the TGID. The [PTT], [MON] and [SHIFT] key are not locked. If [PTT], [MON] and [SHIFT] needs to be locked, select DISABLE in the programming software. If the station is to be remotely controlled it is recommended to leave [PTT] enabled, remote [PTT] will not work when [PTT] is locked.
15 P25 CHANNEL DATA 17 LCD BACKLIGHT TOGGLE Push [SHIFT] + [Q] to scroll through the data, [Q] must be depressed to scroll. 1. Unit ID (source address) 8. Radio Inhibit RCV 9. Radio Uninhibit RCV 2. RX NAC 10. Status Update RCV 3. TX-NAC 11. Status Request RCV 4. TGID 5. Emergency Alarm RCV 12. Short Message RCV 13. Radio Monitor RCV 6. Call Alert RCV 7. Radio Check RCV These functions may be enabled and disabled in the programming software’s “MISCELLANEOUS/INFORMATION DISPLAY” section.
20 EMERGENCY CALL RECEPTION 22 BASE MODE The 4th line of the LCD shows the Emergency Alarm when an emergency call is received. The LCD back light flashes and the audible tone heard from the speaker can be increased or decreased with the volume control. Figure 37 below displays the Emergency Caller's ID 00000366. 22.1 ANALOG RX TX Emergency Alm Fm: 00000366 MD N Figure 37 21 REPEAT MODE 21.
24 D ISPLAYING THE FIRMWARE VERSIONS Both the radio and DSP firmware versions are indicated on the LCD after the radio switches ON for 2 seconds, unless a “Starting Message” has been programmed. Figure 39 displays Radio and DSP Firmware versions. <71BSV200A710> Figure 39 Figure 40 shows the programmable starting message “Your Message Here”. Your Message Here Figure 40 25 DISPLAYING THE SERIAL NUMBER Push and Hold [D], turn ON the radio, the serial number is indicated (Maximum 8 digits).
30 RS-232 ERROR DETECTION If the communications between PC and the repeater have trouble, the following messages are shown on the LCD. - Overrun error - Framing error - Parity error - Unknown command - Data unmatched - Send error - Answer timeout - Receive timeout 31 DSP ERROR DETECTION When there is a problem with the DSP, the following message may be shown on the display. Please check that the DSP board is installed correctly, and the correct firmware version is displayed at startup.
32 OPTION PORT PINOUT 25 pin D-sub connector for remote control is provided on the rear panel of IC-FR9010/FR9020. The functions of each pin are as follows: Pin No.
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