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AnyTone AT-D868UV Programming Manual

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AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide

INTRODUCTION

The AnyTone D868UV radio is a VHF and UHF radio with both Digital DMR
(Tier I and II) and Analog capabilities. It offers a total of 4,000 channels
(Analog and Digital), 10,000 Digital Talk Groups, and up to 150,000
contacts, as well as multiple DMR ID numbers (Radio ID's) for a single
radio. With the enhanced capabilities of the AT-D868UV radio, this
Programming Guide will help users to understand all aspects of how to
program and set up the radio for maximum usability.
Please note that the AT-D868UV radio may have a locked key-board upon arrival.
The FCC requires per 47CFR90.203 that an unauthorized user shall not be able to
enter any frequencies and transmit on a frequency not authorized. Frequencies should
only be programmed by service or maintenance personnel. This Guide is primarily
provided for such service or maintenance personnel. For such person to open up the
keyboard, press the "Menu" key and the "*" (star) key.
The software which programs the radio frequencies and all other user defined
aspects of the operation is called a "codeplug". Creating a codeplug is a 'bottom up'
process where the lowest (common) elements must be created first, then built upon
until a fully functional codeplug, that can be loaded into a radio, has been created. The
AT-D868UV radio has unique software for both creating the codeplug and writing it into
the radio for use. When you start creating a new codeplug, many lists and groups are
populated with single entries, which may be used as placeholders for initial creation of
lists. The programming software (also called CPS) allows to "import" and "export"
most of the programming parameters for the creation of large amount of input data to
the radio – for example large lists of contact names.

GETTING STARTED

The programming cable for the AT-D868UV radio is typically provided by AnyTone.
There are several different types of programming cables available, and the one to use
has a very small USB connector. Others use an electronic circuit inside the USB
connector, and will not work. Make sure the computer has the correct driver for the
cable – see the Device Manager on your PC.
If you do not see this USB port driver, you should install the USB driver from the file
GD_VirtualComDriver 1.0.1.2118
folder as an Administrator to your computer. Select
the x64 or x86 version depending on the operating system of the computer you use.
V-1.18
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  • Page 1 The AT-D868UV radio has unique software for both creating the codeplug and writing it into the radio for use. When you start creating a new codeplug, many lists and groups are populated with single entries, which may be used as placeholders for initial creation of lists.
  • Page 2 If you are living in an area where you may be the first to have to generate the codeplug with all your local repeater frequencies, there may be a codeplug for the AnyTone D868UV radio from another geographical area which has most of the basic data as a starting point.
  • Page 3 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide STEP 1 – TALK GROUP (DIGITAL CONTACT) LIST The AT-D868UV program looks like an excel spreadsheet once opened, and the left side defines the many aspects of programming. Open the DIGITAL CONTACT Talk Group tab on the left side and double click on the first line (Line No. 1). The Digital Contact List typically contains the DMR Talk Groups which the user may want to use.
  • Page 4 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide “export”. This opens up a new screen where you click on “Digital Contact”. A new screen shows up where you define where to save the list on your PC. In the .csv format you can paste all or your required Talk Groups from the DMR-MARC website into the spread sheet.
  • Page 5 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide STEP 2 – DIGITAL CONTACT LIST The next step is to fill the radio with all possible contacts you may ever encounter. By doing this, the radio will for each contact you make display the name, DMR ID, Callsign etc.
  • Page 6 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide In the Programming Software open the TOOL and do an “export”. This opens up a new screen where you click on “DMR ID List” and on the second screen select where you want to save it on your PC. This list is divided in sections to accommodate up to 150,000 ID’s.
  • Page 7 (Multiple Radio ID’s) STEP 3 - RADIO ID LIST The AT-D868UV radio will allow multiple DMR Radio ID numbers to be used with the radio. This feature will allow one radio to be used for example as a Commercial Radio with its own DMR ID, and at the same time also be used as an Amateur radio with another DMR ID.
  • Page 8 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide STEP 4 - SCAN LIST Typically a scan list is created with one ‘channel’ for each repeater on slot 1, and one for the slot 2 channel. Initially just create an ‘empty’ scan list (with a name) to use during the channel creation step.
  • Page 9 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide Scan List Name: Name it so it relates to the scan channels Available Channels: Will list the channels you create Scan Channel Memb.: Move over the channels you need scanned to this area Priority Channel select:...
  • Page 10 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide The above sample is scanning the same channel but from several different repeaters so that when driving around the city there is always an available connection. Other set-ups for scanning uses one repeater and scans all programmed Talk Groups on that repeater.
  • Page 11 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide STEP 6 – RECEIVE GROUP CALL LIST SET-UP You can leave this blank if all you want to do is to listen to the same channel as you transmit on. Then under Channel set-up in the section below you select “NONE” for the Receive Group List.
  • Page 12 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide STEP 7 - CHANNEL – FREQUENCY SET-UP The AT-D868UV offers programming of 4,000 channels for UHF and VHF. To start double click on the first line No.1 to open the Channel Information programming window for that channel:...
  • Page 13 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide Select type of transmit function – typically ColorCode TX Permit: Scan List: Select which Scan List this frequency belongs to TX Prohibit: Check if the frequency is a listening channel only Check if the “alone” emergency function should be allowed...
  • Page 14 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide STEP 8 - OPTIONAL SETTING The AT-D868UV radio basic configuration set-up is done in the Optional Setting window. This page contains a lot of important information for the radio operation. Once the Optional Setting window is open, there are several sub-sections to program.
  • Page 15 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide Digital Function Group Call Hold Time: Select hang time for a Group Call Person Call Hold Time: Select hang time for a Private Call Prewave Time: Select the time to wake-up the radio from a power save...
  • Page 16 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide Key Function Key Lock: Select Manual or Auto key lock function PF1 Short Key: Select from several functions for the radio key below PTT PF2 Short Key: Select from several functions for the radio key 2 below PTT...
  • Page 17 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide Once all the parameters have been programmed, click on “OK” to save what you have programmed. POPULATE YOUR SCAN LIST Go back to your Scan List, add the ‘ON’ channels for slot 1 and 2 to this list from the just created group of channels.
  • Page 18 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide The Call ID reference the DTMF or 5Tone number programmed under its menu STEP 10 - PREFABRICATED SMS The radio has a function to send SMS messages from your radio to other Digital Contacts. There is an opportunity to create advanced SMS messages and have them stored in the radio.
  • Page 19 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide Analog Alarm Emergency Alarm: Select from Alarm, Transpond + Background, Transpond + Alarm, or Both ENI Type Selected: Select from None, DTMF or 5Tone Emergency ID: When ENI Type choose DTMF or 5Tone, you should edit the DTMF...
  • Page 20 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide Emergency ENI: Select which channel the Alarm should be sent out on Emergency Ch.: Select which channel to use Emergency Cycle: Select Continuous or a time Number: Channel number from the Channel Menu No. line Name: Enter the name and license number you want transmitted.
  • Page 21 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide Hot Key The Hot Key Set window allow set-up of a keyboard key to access a function. STEP 14 - ANALOG PROGRAMMING The programming of Analog channels are done the same way as for the digital channels.
  • Page 22 – check radio DEVICE INFO for your version (1 or 2)! The AT-D868UV radio is a newly designed DMR radio, and AnyTone may from time to time issue updates to the operating system (firmware) for the radio. The firmware update is done in a similar manner as loading a codeplug into the radio –...
  • Page 23 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide NOTE: The AT-D868UV radio may from time to time be significantly updated with features which may require a different firmware compared to earlier manufactured radios. A recent update now offers an optional memory chip inside the radio for up to 300 hours of voice recording.
  • Page 24 DMR ID number and the start-up display if you use a codeplug from the Internet. AT-D868UV RADIO ICON SOFTWARE UPDATE NOTE: This is a very rare update and may never require to be done! Download 3 firmware files from AnyTone: With the same QX Code Update software as above, “Open...
  • Page 25 AT-D868UV CodePlug Programming Guide RADIO LCD DISPLAY On the top row of the LED display the following indications can appear:  Reception bars showing signal strength  Within a square “L/M/H/T” transmit power levels showing from Low to Turbo  Headset = Digital Monitor is turned on ...

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