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Codan 2110 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 SSB Transceiver 2110 H F R A D I O C O M M U N I C A T I O N S G E T T I N G S T A R T E D G U I D E...
  • Page 2 No part of this guide may be reproduced, transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Codan Limited. © Copyright 2004 Codan Limited. Codan part number 15-04136-EN Issue 1, November 2004 ®...
  • Page 3 Your 2110 SSB Transceiver Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Charging a battery..........16 Connecting a battery to the transceiver.
  • Page 4 Etiquette for the use of HF radio ......62 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5 About this issue..........73 Appendix G—Warranties Index 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 6 Table of contents This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 7 The handset........31 Figure 7: The reflective properties of the ionosphere ..60 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 8 List of figures This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9 Examples of channels and modes....61 Table 8: The phonetic alphabet......63 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 10 List of tables This page has been left blank intentionally. viii 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 11: Overview Of This Guide

    Overview of this guide This guide provides instructions on how to get started with your 2110 SSB Transceiver. It assumes that you have limited knowledge of HF communication and of using an HF radio. This guide contains the following sections:...

  • Page 12: Accessing The Cd

    Accessing the CD To access the CD: Place the CD in the CD drive of your computer. The CD will automatically launch the 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual as a fully text- searchable HTML help file. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 13: 1 2110 Ssb Transceiver Compliance

    2110 SSB Transceiver CODAN compliance This section contains the following topics: Introduction (4) European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (5) Electromagnetic compatibility and safety notices (7) C-tick approval (9) Care and safety information (10) 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    2110 SSB Transceiver compliance Introduction This section describes how to ensure the 2110 SSB Transceiver complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as called up in the European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 15: Directive

    2110 SSB Transceiver compliance European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive The 2110 SSB Transceiver has been tested and complies with the following standards and requirements (articles of the R&TTE Directive): • Article 3.1b: ETSI EN 301 489-1 • Article 3.1b: ETSI EN 301 489-15 •...
  • Page 16 CAUTION licensed. It is the user’s responsibility to check the specific requirements with the appropriate communications authorities. If necessary, contact Codan for more information. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 17: Electromagnetic Compatibility And Safety Notices

    Electromagnetic compatibility To ensure compliance with the EMC Directive is maintained, you must: Cover unused connectors with the protective caps supplied to prevent electrostatic discharge passing through your equipment. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 18: Electrical Safety

    To ensure compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive is maintained, you must deploy and use the 2110 SSB Transceiver and antennas in accordance with the instructions in the 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide, the Quick Reference Cards supplied with each antenna, and the 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual.

  • Page 19: C-Tick Approval

    Table 1: Earth symbol Symbol Meaning Antenna earth C-tick approval The 2110 SSB Transceiver meets the requirements of the Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (MF and HF Radiotelephone equipment—Land Mobile Services) Standard 2003 (AS/NZS 4770). 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 20: Care And Safety Information

    2110 SSB Transceiver compliance Care and safety information Storage of batteries Codan recommends that batteries are fully charged prior to storage. The length of time that they can be stored before recharging is necessary is dependent on the type of battery and the average storage temperature.
  • Page 21 2110 SSB Transceiver compliance Deploying antennas Do not deploy the antenna at sites with WARNING overhead power cables. Do not deploy or use any antenna if there is WARNING lightning in the area. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
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  • Page 23: 2 Your 2110 Ssb Transceiver

    Your 2110 SSB Transceiver CODAN The 2110 SSB Transceiver system has a range of accessories that are used in different situations. The following photographs may help you to identify the transceiver and its typical accessories. Transceiver with handset Battery pack...
  • Page 24 Your 2110 SSB Transceiver This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 25: 3 Preparing The 2110 Ssb Transceiver For Use

    Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use CODAN This section contains the following topics: Charging a battery (16) Connecting a battery to the transceiver (19) Inserting the transceiver into a backpack (20) Selecting an appropriate antenna (21) 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 26: Charging A Battery

    12–60 V DC source, for example, from a vehicle 12 V DC outlet, or from a 24 V vehicle battery. The Codan battery chargers are specially designed for low- noise operation, so receiver performance remains optimal while charging the battery via the front panel. You can continue to use your transceiver during battery charging.
  • Page 27 NOTE charging to start. Requirements for alternative chargers The Codan battery packs may be charged using alternative supplies, for example, solar panels or hand-crank generators. In this situation, the voltage level must not exceed 15.5 V and the current must be within 1–3 A. These chargers must be connected between pin B (charge in) and pin A (ground) on the connector on the battery pack.
  • Page 28 Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Notes on charging batteries A battery will require 3–5 discharge/recharge cycles when new before it reaches its full capacity. In order to increase the battery service life, it is recommended that the battery is not fully discharged during each cycle.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Battery To The Transceiver

    Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Connecting a battery to the transceiver The battery is connected to the bottom of the transceiver. It is held in place by clips with locking key latches (see Figure The battery connector on the base of the...

  • Page 30: Inserting The Transceiver Into A Backpack

    Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Inserting the transceiver into a backpack All backpacks come with adjustable straps that hold the transceiver firmly in position. Some backpacks have an internal mounting frame. To insert the transceiver into a backpack with an internal...

  • Page 31: Selecting An Appropriate Antenna

    Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use Selecting an appropriate antenna Use the following table as a guide to selecting an antenna that is appropriate for your communication requirements. Table 3: Selection guide for antennas Antenna Communication distance Effort to...
  • Page 32 Preparing the 2110 SSB Transceiver for use This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 33: Overview

    Figure Figure 3: The front panel interface antennas user controls connectors TUNE MODE CLAR FREE EASI VIEW CALL TALK LOGS earth location of infrared internal terminal window speaker internal antenna 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 34: User Controls

    ‘yes’ to prompts Hold to edit settings. Press • navigate up from settings to entries • backspace over text • remove messages on the screen • cancel changes • answer ‘no’ to prompts 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 35: Interface Connectors

    19-way GPIO connector ( Antennas The antenna area comprises: • the antenna stud ( ) for whip antennas and the long wire antenna adaptor the 50 Ω connector ( • ) for broadband and dipole antennas 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 36: Hot Keys

    Pressing FREE Rx enters Free Tune mode in which you can adjust or enter a receive frequency. Tx PWR Pressing Tx PWR toggles the transmission power of the transceiver between Hi (25 W) and Lo (5 W). 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 37 + 9 enables you to change the default setting for the Pressing screen contrast. Pressing + 0 enables you to change the default setting for the screen and keypad backlighting. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 38: The Channel Screen

    (shown when antenna speaker enabled) selection icon (internal 50 ohm When the transceiver is scanning, the call type icon is replaced by the scanning icon and the channel information is replaced by Scanning. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 39: Battery Status Indicator

    Over time, the total amount of charge that a battery may hold decreases. The state of health indicates graphically how much charge a battery can still hold, relative to when it was new. A low state of health indicates that the battery may need replacing. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 40 The front panel When charging a new battery it may show a low NOTE state of health until it has been fully charged and discharged several times. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 41: The Handset

    The front panel The handset The 2110 SSB Transceiver supports standard audio accessories using H-229 type connectors. The handset is a standard issue, lightweight, tactical H-250/U type, with built- in earphone, noise-cancelling microphone, and PTT button. It is connected to the 6-way connector on the front panel of the transceiver.
  • Page 42 The front panel This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 43 WARNING • 0.2 m (8 in) from a long wire, end-fed broadband, broadband dipole, or wire dipole antenna • 0.6 m (2 ft) from any whip antenna 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 44: Switching On The Transceiver

    When the transceiver is switched on, it runs a self-test that checks the memory, hardware, LCD and keys. Switching off the transceiver To switch off the transceiver: Hold The transceiver is switched off. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 45: Setting Up Basics

    NOTE by your system administrator using the NGT System Programmer. If Quick Start is enabled you can enter some of this information (see page 49, Using Quick Start). 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 46: Selecting A Channel

    MODE. If the mode does not change there is only one mode for the channel. If you have an automatic antenna fitted, NOTE press PTT to tune the antenna to the currently selected channel. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 47: Making A Basic Voice Call

    If the letter is highlighted, mute is on. If the letter is not highlighted, mute is off. Press V/S until V is displayed on the channel screen. The transceiver will remain muted until it detects voice traffic on the channel. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 48: Making A Selective Call

    Sending a message to a remote transceiver. Phone Sending a call to a radio/telephone interconnect unit, which connects the call to the public telephone network. RFDS Emgcy Sending an emergency call to an RFDS base station (Australia only). 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 49 • select the channel/mode you want to use to make the call and check that it is clear of voice and data traffic To abort the call before a connection to the NOTE other station is made, press PTT. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 50 (this means your call has been automatically answered by the other station) • a Codan Selcall network, wait until a message informs you that the call has been sent and listen for audible beeps transmitted from the other station Hold down PTT then speak.

  • Page 51: Scanning Channels

    You cannot use PTT while the transceiver is scanning. Pausing scanning To pause scanning: Do one of the following: • to pause scanning on the current channel/mode, press • to pause scanning and scroll to another channel/mode, press 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 52 If you do not press a key within 30 seconds the transceiver automatically resumes scanning. While scanning is paused, do one or more of the following: • to converse, hold down PTT • to resume scanning immediately, press 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 53: 6 Troubleshooting

    If required, restart your transceiver to invoke self-testing. The self-test checks the memory, hardware, LCD and keys. If a serious fault is reported, contact your Codan representative. Table 5 contains some general tips for troubleshooting your transceiver.
  • Page 54 I press PTT antenna. GPS is not Ensure that the front panel of the transceiver, and hence the working GPS antenna, is facing the sky so that it can receive signals from satellites. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 55: Editing A Screen

    • To edit the text displayed, press . The cursor is placed at the end of the line so you can backspace over characters and/or enter new text. When the text is correct, press 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 56: Entering Text

    ...then press the key repeatedly until the letter you want is displayed. To enter a letter on another key, press the key for the letter. You do not need to wait until the cursor moves to the next space. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 57: Changing Between Alpha And Numerical Characters

    Inserting text To insert text: to move the cursor to the point where you want to insert text (or a space), then press the required character key. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 58: Deleting Text

    Saving text changes To save the changes you have made: Press The question mark is removed from the heading. If you do not want to save the text, hold to discard the changes. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 59 For detailed information on programming your transceiver without Quick Start see the reference material on the enclosed CD. Opening and closing Quick Start To open Quick Start: Hold To close Quick Start: Press or hold 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 60 Add/Edit channel and repeat this process. Close Quick Start, if required. If you want to make or receive calls on this NOTE new channel, you must add it to your scan list. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 61 The line will appear under the month. Repeat the previous step until you have made all of the changes to the time and date. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 62 Open Quick Start. Scroll to Set my address, then press Enter your station self address (maximum of 6 numeric digits for Codan Selcall, or 15 upper-case/numeric digits if you have the MIL-STD-188-141B ALE option installed), then press For help with entering text see...
  • Page 63 Quick Start. If you want to add more call addresses to your Address List or Call Book, scroll to Address/CallBk and repeat this process. Close Quick Start, if required. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 64 Scroll to the item you want to delete, then press If you delete a channel from the Channel NOTE List, it is deleted automatically from the scan list. Close Quick Start, if required. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 65 Go to an Address List or Call Log entry containing a GPS position of the other station. The transceiver calculates the distance to the other transceiver and its bearing from true north with respect to your current location. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 66 Using the GPS receiver This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    8 Ah NiMh: 30 h 7 Ah SLA: 15 h Environment Ambient temperature: –30 to 60°C Relative humidity: 95% non-condensing Derate upper ambient temperature by 1°C per 330 m (360 yd) above sea level 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 68 Item Specification Size 2110 including battery: 245 mm W × 350 mm D × 92 mm H (9.8 in W × 14.0 in D × 3.7 in H) 2110 only: 245 mm W × 250 mm D × 92 mm H (9.8 in W ×...
  • Page 69 30 MHz. HF transceivers usually cover a frequency range of 1.6 to 30 MHz. Codan HF transceivers transmit on single sidebands. This reduces the power required to send HF signals and increases the number of channels available within the HF spectrum.

  • Page 70: Frequency, Distance And Time Of Day

    Summer HF communications usually operate on higher frequencies than those used in winter over the same distance. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 71: Antenna Selection

    Table 7: Examples of channels and modes Channel Receive frequency Transmit frequency Modes (kHz) (kHz) Channel 1 10600 10600 LSB, USB 4500 4500 – Headquarters 22758 23000 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 72: Networks And Scanning

    The call system is the method the network uses to make and receive calls. For example, in networks that use the Codan Selcall call system to make calls, the user enters the address of the station they want to call, then selects the channel/mode on which to make the call.
  • Page 73 Table 8: The phonetic alphabet Letter Word Letter Word Alpha November Bravo Oscar Charlie Papa Delta Quebec Echo Romeo Foxtrot Sierra Golf Tango Hotel Uniform India Victor Juliet Whiskey Kilo X-ray Lima Yankee Mike Zulu 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 74 HF radio transmission This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 75: Standards And Icons

    NOTE interest to you proceed with caution as your actions may CAUTION lead to loss of data, privacy or signal quality your actions may cause harm to yourself or WARNING the equipment 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 76: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection intermediate frequency listen before transmit liquid crystal display light emitting diode lower sideband link quality analysis NiMh nickel metal hydride NGT system programmer 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 77 R&TTE radio and telecommunications terminal equipment receive sideband SINAD (signal + noise + distortion)-to-(noise + distortion) ratio sealed lead acid tcvr transceiver transmit upper sideband firmware/software version 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 78: Glossary

    Emergency call A call that enables you to trigger an emergency alarm at a specific station then speak to an operator there. frequency The number of cycles per second of a radio wave, usually expressed in kilohertz. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 79 The interface that is used to control the functions of the 2110 SSB Transceiver. It consists of a display, keypad and connectors for the handset, antenna, ancillary equipment, and earthing.
  • Page 80 A signal sent by a station in response to a call. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 81 A band of frequencies that is above or below a modulated carrier frequency. station A point of communication consisting of a transceiver, a battery, an antenna, ancillary equipment, and appropriate connecting cables. transceiver A transceiver unit with speaker, handset, and battery. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 82: Units

    Unit multipliers Units are expressed in accordance with ISO 1000:1992 ‘SI units and recommendations for NOTE the use of their multiples and of certain other units’. Unit Name Multiplier mega 1000000 kilo 1000 milli 0.001 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 83: About This Issue

    Definitions About this issue This is the first issue of the 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide. Associated documents This guide is one of a series of documents associated with the 2110 SSB Transceiver. The other documents are: • 2110 SSB Transceiver Reference Manual (Codan part...
  • Page 84 Definitions This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 85 Codan’s warranty statement is provided on the International Product Warranty Card (Codan part number 12-50144). This statement sets out standard use and misuse under the terms of the warranty. The following warranties are supplied with the 2110 SSB Transceiver and accessories: Item Warranty period...
  • Page 86 Warranties This page has been left blank intentionally. 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 87 6 European Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 5 handset 31 C-tick approval 9 HF radio transmission 59 deleting entries 54 modes 36, 61 direct wave 59 discharge regime battery 18 networks 62 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide Index-1...
  • Page 88 68 scanning channels 41, 62 pausing channel scanning 41 selecting an item in a list 24 channel 36 sky wave 60 storage battery 10 wave direct 59 ground 59 sky 60 Index-2 2110 SSB Transceiver Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 89 81 Graves Street Newton SA 5074 AUSTRALIA Telephone +61 8 8305 0311 Facsimile +61 8 8305 0411 asiasales@codan.com.au Codan (UK) Ltd Gostrey House Union Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7PT UNITED KINGDOM Telephone +44 1252 717 272 Facsimile +44 1252 717 337 uksales@codan.com.au...

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