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This chapter describes basic operations of the controller and the data terminal,
radiotelephone communications, telex communications, DSC calling procedures, and
other radio functions.
4.1
Operation overview
4.1.1
Operation of the controller
Basically, the controller is operated with the numeric keypad (10key), the
dial for other than the telex communication. The following is an overview of their operation.
When two controllers are connected, only one controller having the access right can operate
the radiotelephone, except for sending a distress alert, changing audio volume, and
changing display conditions. (Unless otherwise mentioned, the instructions below are for the
controller with the access rights.)
To obtain the access right at a controller without access rights, press ENT to get the access
right unless the other controller is being operated (PTT/KEY ON or menu operations).
The
DISTRESS
key is always available. (The DISTRESS key has the highest priority.)
On the status display or the operating display, the communication frequency or channel can
be set by using the number keys or if the transceiver setting screen is focused on, setting it
by rotating the jog dial is also available.
Pressing the
TEL DSC
in the menu, immediately shows the status display or the operating display, and also the
channel input mode changes to the free frequency mode. Additionally, the communication
mode can be changed to the AM mode to listen to the radio broadcasting or to the DATA
mode to communicate using the intership fax
When the communication mode is set to TEL or CW, pressing the same communication mode
key turns the PA on and off. (When the PA is on,
All functions can be accessed using the
(See the menu tree on the next page.)
"Printable" can be printed from a printer connected to the controller or the data terminal by
pressing and holding the
Pressing or pressing and holding the
access to that function.
There are two ways to access main menu items. After pressing the
main menu, use either the jog dial to move the cursor to the desired item and press ENT to
select it, or select the item by pressing the respective number key. (Ex: For Self diagnosis
(6.1.1 Transceiver), press
Any menu can be assigned to the
A N T
Normally the
T U N E
Pressing the
CH
frequency. This key is enabled when showing the status display or the operating display.
Pressing the
CANCEL
the status display). The same results can be achieved by selecting "0. Back" when available
on-screen. Further, pressing the
P r e s s i n g t h e
M E N U
in the main menu returns to the status display or the operating display.
Dialog boxes (popup screens) are opened when necessary and operations can be done in
the dialog box.
When using DSC calls, to distinguish the messages or conditions, some specific alarms are
provided as listed after the menu tree below.
4. OPERATION
or
CW
key changes the communication mode. If the screen displays
F U N C
key and then pressing the
1
MENU6
SP
USER
key is always enabled.
key changes the channel input mode to the User ch, ITU ch or to the free
key in any menu moves the display up one level in the hierarchy (or to
CANCEL
k e y i n a n y m e n u o p e n s t h e m a i n m e n u . A l s o , p r e s s i n g
ON
mark appears.)
MENU
key, jog dial, and the dedicated keys/controls.
Further, screens in the menu tree indicated by
7
P R N
FUNC
(function) key and a number key allows rapid
1
)
CLAR
CLAR
key to open it with a single touch of a button.
key on an input line will clear the entered data.
Operation
MENU
key, and the jog
key.
MENU
key to display the
M E N U
while
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