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BARRETT 2030
ADVANCED HF SSB TRANSCEIVER
Operating and Installation
Manual
BCM20300/04
© Barrett Communications
Head Office:
Barrett Communications Pty Ltd
47 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Australia
Tel: +61 8 9434 1700 Fax: +61 8 9418 6757
Email:
information@barrettcommunications.com.au
www.barrettcommunications.com.au

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  • Page 1 BARRETT 2030 ADVANCED HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Operating and Installation Manual BCM20300/04 © Barrett Communications Head Office: Barrett Communications Pty Ltd 47 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Australia Tel: +61 8 9434 1700 Fax: +61 8 9418 6757 Email: information@barrettcommunications.com.au www.barrettcommunications.com.au...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2030 Transceiver Front Panel Description ............11   Keypad ....................12   Locking and Unlocking the Keypad ............14   2030 Transceiver Control Head Rear View ............16   Microphone Socket ................16   Transceiver Socket ................16   2030 Transceiver Rear Panel Description ............17  ...
  • Page 3 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER   Changing Self IDs During a Call ............31   Station ID Ranges ................. 33   When Asked to Enter a Telephone Number:- ........34   Checking for the Best Channel to Use Between Two Stations - Beacon Call..35  ...
  • Page 4 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER   Inbox ........................79   Outbox ........................80   Address Books ........................82   Selcall ID Book – Add a New Entry ............... 82   Selcall ID Book – Edit an Entry ................85  ...
  • Page 5   Mobile Installations ......................176   Barrett 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile HF Antenna ............185   Mounting the Barrett 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile HF Antenna ...... 185   Antenna Assembly ....................187   Mounting the Base Spring ..............187  ...

  • Page 6: Barrett 2030 Compliance

    EN60950-1:2002 FCC RF Exposure Compliance Statement The Barrett 2030 HF Transceiver has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for the General Population/Uncontrolled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:...

  • Page 7: Fcc Rf Exposure Warning

    ICNIRP Exposure Guidelines (1998) for occupational exposure. Safe working distance can be reduced with normal voice communication. For FCC compliance, when the 2030 transceiver is used at a power level of 100 watts PEP, the antenna(s) used with this transceiver should be located at least 3 metres from the operator and should not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 8: About This Operating And Installation Manual

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER About this Operating and Installation Manual This manual is comprehensive, describing all aspects of the transceivers functions and should be viewed as a reference manual. A separate abbreviated Quick Reference Guide card with primary functions is also supplied with each transceiver and should be kept at the operating position of the transceiver.
  • Page 9 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Upper Sideband Printed Circuit Board Personal Identification Number PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network PTT button Press-to-talk button Radio Direct Dial Receive only channel A channel that allows you to receive calls but not transmit calls...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    The Barrett 2030 transceiver is a DSP based, 30 channel HF SSB transceiver with a frequency range of 1.6 to 30 MHz. The Barrett 2030 is designed using the latest technology enabling a physically small package with a full feature complement.

  • Page 11: Operation

    The Alert button is used to send Emergency Selcalls or tone calls. Power On/Off Button The Barrett 2030 transceiver is turned on by pressing the green power button. The transceiver is turned off by again pressing the green power button.

  • Page 12: Keypad

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Keypad There are 23 keys on the keypad. A group of five keys in the centre access many major functions. Some keys have multiple functions assigned to them depending on when the key is pressed and for how long the key is pressed. Key functions are listed below followed by a detailed description of their functions.
  • Page 13 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Key Primary function Secondary function Clear back one step None Enter direct channel change Decimal point mode Alpha “ghi” Enter tuning receiver Numeric key “4" Mode Alpha “tuv” Turn scrambler on / off Numeric key ”8"...

  • Page 14: Locking And Unlocking The Keypad

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Locking and Unlocking the Keypad The keypad can be locked by the user to stop accidental key press activity. To lock the keypad press and hold down the The display will show the following:- Once the key has been held down long enough the “Keypad Locked”...
  • Page 15 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Once the key has been held down long enough the “Keypad Unlocked” message will be displayed The keypad will automatically unlock when a Selcall is received 15 of 208...

  • Page 16: 2030 Transceiver Control Head Rear View

    Note:- When the transceiver is supplied it is assembled in the one piece base station configuration and the microphone is already fitted. If using the 2030 in the remote control (trunk mount) configuration refer to the section “Installing the Barrett 2030 transceiver”.

  • Page 17: 2030 Transceiver Rear Panel Description

    2030 Transceiver Rear Panel Description Input for GPS receiver Barrett P/N BCA20009 for vehicle tracking/location applications. Output for cooling fan unit Barrett P/N BCA20002 for high duty cycle applications. Interface for Barrett automatic tuning mobile antenna and marine automatic antenna tuners.

  • Page 18: Switching On The Transceiver

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Switching on the Transceiver Switching on the Transceiver – Without a PIN Press for 1 second turns transceiver on Switching on the Transceiver – With a PIN Press for 1 second turns transceiver on Enter the PIN number and press...

  • Page 19: Display

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Display Receive Mode In receive mode the LCD display shows:- Channel number Antenna in use Time Power setting Receive frequency. Mode Channel use Noise reduction activated Missed Selcalls received Receive signal strength Selective Call mode.

  • Page 20: Secure Mode

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Secure Mode In secure mode the LCD display shows:- Date Power setting Time Mode Channel number Noise reduction activated Missed Selcalls received Receive signal strength Selective Call mode Antenna in use Channel Attributes Pressing and holding down the...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Audio Volume

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Adjusting the Audio Volume To increase the audio volume in the loudspeaker To decrease the audio volume in the loudspeaker The display looks like this when adjusting the volume:- Selecting a Channel Using Channel Up/Down Keys Pressing the channel up or down key will select respectively the next higher or lower programmed channel.

  • Page 22: Direct Channel Number Entry

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Direct Channel Number Entry press the Enter the channel number required, using the numeric keys, channel range is from 1 to 9999 inclusive. Note:- Channel zero cannot be selected. (example selects channel 99) press the...

  • Page 23: Using The Microphone

    The up/down buttons can be configured in the software to control either the audio volume or channel up/down operations. The Barrett 2030 has a transmit “time-out” facility. This facility (when Note:- programmed) allows the transmitter to be keyed in transmit mode with the PTT (transmit) switch for a set time period, after which the transceiver switches to receive until the PTT (transmit button is released and re-keyed.

  • Page 24: Barrett Selective Calling System

    In addition to the use of the transceiver in simple voice mode to call other stations there are several different types of Selective Calling systems available. The calling systems available for the Barrett 2030 transceiver are listed below:- International A four and six digit Selective Call system, fully interoperable with the UN format published in September 2004 and fully backwards compatible with all previous Barrett 4 digit Selcall protocols.

  • Page 25: Selective Call -"Selcall

    Selcall or Telcall option and the channels enabled for Selcall operation. Special Notes When Using OEM 1 Selective Call Protocol All 6 digit OEM 1 protocol calls will only be decoded by other Barrett transceivers fitted with OEM 1 Selcall protocol or other manufacturers’ transceivers using encryption.

  • Page 26: More Selective Calling Information

    More Selective Calling Information Selcall Self IDs As from software version 2.00 the 2030 transceiver can have up to 10 Selcall self IDs assigned to it. These Selcall IDs can be any combination of 4 or 6 digit OEM or International type id.

  • Page 27: Default Self Ids

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Default Self IDs Default self IDs are the IDs used when making a selective call. They are used when the self ID is not set during the call procedure or the Selcall address book entry being used does not have a self ID attached to it.

  • Page 28: Detaching An Id From The Default Self Ids

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Detaching an ID from the Default Self IDs Detaching an ID from the default IDs will force the operator to select a self ID when making a Selcall. then press the press the key until the “Detach Self ID?) screen appears...

  • Page 29: Contacting Another Station - Using Selective Call "Selcall" And Telcall

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Contacting Another Station - Using Selective Call “Selcall” and Telcall Entering Station IDs and Using the Address and Telephone Books Selcall and Telcall functions described in this section require station IDs or telephone numbers to be entered when making a call. They make use of convenient address and telephone books to allow frequently used Station IDs, station names and telephone numbers to be easily entered.
  • Page 30 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER if you know the name of the station press the key and either enter the first letter of the name you want to call using the alpha keypad then use the Scroll keys or use the Scroll keys to find the name of the station you want to call (example “r”...

  • Page 31: Changing Self Ids During A Call

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Changing Self IDs During a Call During any selective call process pressing the button after the destination address has been entered will continue on with the call process. If the button is pressed and held for 2 seconds then the option of changing the self ID of the call will become available.
  • Page 32 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Use the scroll keys to scroll to a non fixed address book entry press and hold the key for 2 seconds Use the scroll keys to select the new self ID to be transmitted then...

  • Page 33: Station Id Ranges

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Station ID Ranges Four and six digit networks are all accommodated in the 2030 standard Selcall system Station ID range from 000000 to 999999 inclusive (the destination ID must be either 4 or 6 digits long)

  • Page 34: When Asked To Enter A Telephone Number

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER When Asked to Enter a Telephone Number:- enter the telephone number using the numeric keypad (a number Either up to 16 digits) if you think that telephone number is in the phone book use the...

  • Page 35: Checking For The Best Channel To Use Between Two Stations - Beacon Call

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Checking for the Best Channel to Use Between Two Stations - Beacon Call Before using many of the Selcall and Telcall functions in this section it is useful to know how to use the “Beacon Call” function.

  • Page 36: Receiving A Beacon Call

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Receiving a Beacon Call When a transceiver receives a beacon request call, it responds by transmitting the Beacon Call revertive tones. No indications occur on the transceiver. Beacon Calls are not saved in the Selcall history buffer.

  • Page 37: Receiving A Selcall

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Receiving a Selcall To receive a Selcall your transceiver must be programmed for Selective Call (Selcall) and where multiple channels are in use the scan function should be activated. Receiving a Selcall Directed to Your Transceiver...

  • Page 38: Receiving Allcalls, Group Calls And Sub-Group Calls

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Receiving Allcalls, Group Calls and Sub-group Calls Stations can send a Selective Call that will alert different groupings of mobiles as follows:- In four digit format station sending X000 will received stations Allcall X000 - X999 (up to 890 stations*)
  • Page 39 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Receiving an “Allcall ” , “Group Call”, “Sub-Group Call” When you receive any of the calls above an audible alarm is sounded, the mute (squelch) (if selected) opens and the display shows the call type as follows:- “Allcall”...

  • Page 40: Emergency Calls

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Emergency Calls All Selcall emergency calls are transmitted by pressing the button for more than two seconds and less than ten seconds and releasing, the alarm sequence starts upon button release. The action of the emergency call button depends on transceiver programming:- Selective Call alarm that only transmits on the currently selected channel.
  • Page 41 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) alarm Two-tone alarm 880 Hz + 1320Hz continuous (Australian use only) – alerts the Royal Flying Doctor Service on RFDS channels. Press the button for more than two seconds and less than ten seconds.

  • Page 42: Receiving An Emergency Call

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Receiving an Emergency Call Barrett transceivers that receive the emergency Selcall emit a distinctive audio alarm and display the following:- If the transceiver sending the emergency Selcall is fitted with a GPS receiver the position will also be displayed as illustrated below:-...

  • Page 43: Direct Dial Telephone Calls - Telcalls

    Direct Dial Telephone Calls - Telcalls Transceivers equipped with the Telcall option can direct dial telephone numbers and receive calls from telephone users through a Barrett telephone interconnect base stations. Making a Direct Dial Telephone Call - Sending a Telcall select the channel you want to send the Telcall on.

  • Page 44: Last Number Redial

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER then press the enter the telephone number you want to call (see “Entering station IDs and using the address and telephone books”) then press the wait for the Telcall to be sent listen for revertive tone from the called station that indicates the...

  • Page 45: Hang-Up Call

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Hang-up Call When a call to a telephone interconnect base station has been completed the caller should "hang up" by sending a “hang up” code:- press the select “Hang-up” with the scroll keys then press the...

  • Page 46: Preset/Predialled (Abbreviated Number) Telephone Calls

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Preset/Predialled (Abbreviated Number) Telephone Calls A base station equipped with telephone interconnect facilities is also capable of making preset (abbreviated number) telephone calls, these calls are also known as predialled calls. Preset (abbreviated) telephone numbers are stored in the telephone interconnect unit and are accessed by sending a standard Selcall using a specific Selcall number.
  • Page 47 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Preset (Abbreviated) Selcall Numbering Enter xxxxAA or xxAA where xxxx or xx is the (four) six or (two) four digit Selcall ID of the base station equipped with telephone interconnect facilities and AA represents the preset telephone number (between 1 and 98)

  • Page 48: Fixed And Preset Address Book Entries

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Fixed and Preset Address Book Entries Fixed Address Book Entry Address book entries can be programmed to be fixed to certain self IDs via the 2000 Series Programming Software. This stops the transceiver operator from being able to select which self ID is to be used when calling a specific address book entry.
  • Page 49 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Preset Address Book Entry Preset address book entries are used when the destination transceiver is connected to a telephone interconnect which has preset facilities available. Preset address book entries are fixed and can only be changed via the 2000 Series Programming Software.

  • Page 50: Call History

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Call History Whenever a Selcall, Telcall, Allcall, Group call, Sub group call, Pagecall, Statcall GPS or Emergency call is received or transmitted its details are held in a first in first out call history buffer.
  • Page 51 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Hold the key until the “Erase Entry” screen is shown press the key and the entry will be deleted To delete all entries from a Selcall history section scroll to the “All Entries” screen then press the...

  • Page 52: Scanning Channels

    Once the mute closes, for a period greater than the scan dwell period, scanning will resume. The Barrett 2030 transceiver has up to eight scan tables available each table being able to be programmed with up to thirty channels. (See Menus and Programming for details on channel entry).

  • Page 53: Selecting A Scan Table

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selecting a Scan Table press the key for more than two seconds use the scroll keys to select the scan table required, or press a letter key to jump to a label directly then press the...

  • Page 54: Clarifier

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Clarifier The clarifier is used to finely tune the receiver on the selected channel to compensate for received signals from other stations that are off frequency. The receiver can be tuned in the clarifier mode in steps of 1Hz to frequencies up to -1 kHz and +1 kHz of the assigned channel frequency, depending on programming.

  • Page 55: Noise Reduction Selection

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Noise Reduction Selection The DSP noise reduction system is enabled and disabled by momentary pressing key. When the noise reduction system is selected the display shows a small square to the right of the mode indication notated NR as below:- The DSP noise reduction system is disabled by momentary pressing the key.

  • Page 56: Mute (Squelch) Selection

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Mute (Squelch) Selection There are three mute (squelch) modes:- Audio (syllabic) mute (squelch) – the receiver audio is enabled when speech is detected on the selected channel. Note:- The syllabic mute sensitivity can be set to three levels, these levels can be set either when programming the transceiver or in the “Mute Settings”...

  • Page 57: Mode Selection

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Mode Selection The mode key changes the mode of operation - LSB, USB, AM, CW or AFSK of the selected channel. The mode key will only temporarily set the mode for a selected channel, the mode reverting to that channel’s programmed mode after the channel is changed, or the transceiver is turned off.

  • Page 58: Advanced Selective Call Functions

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Advanced Selective Call Functions Requesting Another Station’s GPS position select the channel you want to send the GPS request call on. (“Beacon Call” can be used to select the best channel) listen for traffic on that channel, if no traffic is heard then press select “GPS Request”...
  • Page 59 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Wait for the station you called to send back its position data after which the following will be displayed:- The station called GPS position:- the following error messages:- The GPS unit is not providing data to the remote transceiver...

  • Page 60: Sending Your Gps Position To Another Station

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Sending Your GPS Position to Another Station select the channel you want to send the GPS call on. (“Beacon Call” can be used to select the best channel) listen for traffic on that channel, if no traffic is heard then continue.
  • Page 61 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER If the display indicates that the GPS is unavailable as shown below you Note:- cannot select the Selective Call function “GPS data. 61 of 208...

  • Page 62: Text Messaging - "Pagecall", "Sms

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Text Messaging – “Pagecall”, “SMS” Pagecall allows messages of up to 32 characters in International format or 64 characters in OEM format to be sent or received to and from other transceivers with Pagecall facilities.
  • Page 63 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER then press the type in your messages using the alpha numeric keys then press the 63 of 208...

  • Page 64: Receiving A "Pagecall" "Sms

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Receiving a “Pagecall” “SMS” When a Pagecall is received an audible alarm is sounded, the mute (squelch) is opened and the display shows the following:- The audible alarm will sound for thirty seconds and then time out. To cancel the alarm before the time out period and to acknowledge the call, press PTT or any key.

  • Page 65: Special Characters In A Pagecall

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Special Characters in a Pagecall As from V2.00 of transceiver firmware “Pagecall” selective call messages have the ability to send special characters out as part of the message. These special characters are ‘*’, ‘#’ and ‘.’. To get the new characters to display properly the transceiver front panel unit needs to be fitted with V14 or later firmware.
  • Page 66 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER To select a ‘.’ character press the To select either the ‘*’ or ‘#’ character the transceiver needs to go into ‘Special Character Mode’. To do this press the Please note that if V14 or later front panel firmware is not fitted then a ‘?’...

  • Page 67: Remote Station Operational Status - "Statcall

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Remote Station Operational Status – “Statcall” “Statcall” allows the operational status parameters of any Barrett transceiver fitted with Selcall to be accessed. This status is sent from the remote transceiver as a Selcall with the status information embedded within the Selcall structure.
  • Page 68 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER The status request is being transmitted Your station is waiting for the station you called to send back its “Status data” (which sounds like the remote station sending a Selcall to you) after which the following will be displayed, use the...

  • Page 69: Person To Person(S) Secure Call

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Person to Person(s) Secure Call This facility allows a secure voice connection to be made between two or more stations. Note:- In the protected menu “Audio Setting” section, scrambler must be enabled in the “Scrambler section” and in the “Scrambler code” section a 4 digit number entered.

  • Page 70: Tuning The Receiver

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Tuning the Receiver The 2030 transceiver can be used as a tunable receiver. The receiver can be tuned from 250 kHz to 30 MHz. in steps ranging from 1 Hz up to 10 MHz. Press the...

  • Page 71: Scanning With The Tunable Receiver

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Scanning with the Tunable Receiver The receiver can scan any range of frequencies from 250 kHz to 30 MHz with a frequency step down to 10 Hz. Setting up Scan Frequencies To set up the frequency scan parameters, enter the tuning receiver mode, then:-...
  • Page 72 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER then press the Enter a new frequency, using the numeric keys, to set the upper scan limit boundary - example below shows the upper limit set to 14 MHz:- then press the key. The newly entered frequency will be...

  • Page 73: Start Receiver Scanning Manually

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER then press the The last scan step speed increment entered is displayed. If required, use the Scroll keys to select step speed in milliseconds. (steps available 100 mS, 250 mS, 500 mS, 1000 mS (example...

  • Page 74: Menu Functions

    Menu items in both menus can be barred from use, if operationally Note:- required, by using Barrett 2030 PC based programming software. Navigating the Menus All sections of the Menus are operated using the similar key press sequences. In...

  • Page 75: Standard Menu

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Standard Menu Identification Displays information about the transceiver Use the keys to scroll back and forth through the identification pages:- This screen shows the transceiver type, the transceiver serial number and options fitted to the transceiver...
  • Page 76 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER This screen shows the default Selcall self ids for OEM and International type Selcall. INT1 is the default 4 digit ID for International or CCIR programmed channels. INT2 is the default 6 digit ID for International or CCIR programmed channels.

  • Page 77: Display Options

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Display Options Backlight Level Allows the backlight level on the LCD display to be adjusted to one of three viewing levels:-High, Medium or Low. Use the Scroll keys to select the level required (example Medium):-...

  • Page 78: Backlight Timeout

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Backlight Timeout Allows the backlight timeout time to be set so the backlight stays on for a short time from the last key press, for a long time from the last key press or so that the backlight is permanently on or off.

  • Page 79: Call History

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Call History Whenever a Selcall, Telcall, Allcall, Group call, Sub-group call, Pagecall, Statcall GPS or Emergency call is received or transmitted its details are held in a first in first out call history buffer. Received calls that have not been viewed before are held in a section called “New Calls”, received calls that have been viewed are held for future viewing in the...

  • Page 80: Outbox

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Outbox This section lists all types of Selcalls that have been transmitted:- Navigation when in the “New calls”, “Inbox” and “Outbox” is always the same as shown in the “New Calls” example below:- Use the Scroll keys to select the required record:-...
  • Page 81 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER In all cases, when a record has been selected, press the key for more details of the call:- If the received Selcall ID is not listed in the transceiver Selcall ID book, associating it with a name, the following will be displayed:-...

  • Page 82: Address Books

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Address Books Selcall ID Book – Add a New Entry then press the press key if uppercase is required enter name to be associated with Selcall ID then press key:- 82 of 208...
  • Page 83 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Enter Selcall ID number, four or six digits then press key:- At this point Self IDs can be linked to the Selcall ID entered. This means that when a call is made to this Selcall ID the self ID associated with it will only be used.
  • Page 84 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER If “Yes” is selected use the scroll keys to select the self ID to be associated with the Selcall ID then press key add the new entry:- 84 of 208...

  • Page 85: Selcall Id Book - Edit An Entry

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall ID Book – Edit an Entry then press the Scroll to the Selcall ID required then press the Enter in the new Selcall ID then press the 85 of 208...
  • Page 86 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER then press the key. Select the “Linked to Self ID” option then press the key. If “Linked to Self ID” is set to “Yes” then the original self id is displayed Use the scroll keys to select the new self ID to link to if required,...

  • Page 87: Selcall Id Book - Erase An Entry

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall ID Book – Erase an Entry then press the press the key for more than two seconds. The erase entry verification screen will appear unless the address book entry is fixed. If this is the case then an error will be displayed on the screen The address book entry is fixed.
  • Page 88 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER use the Scroll keys to select “Yes” to erase the address book entry then press the 88 of 208...

  • Page 89: Phone Book - Add A New Entry

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Phone Book - Add a New Entry press the key if uppercase required enter the name to be associated with telephone number then press the 89 of 208...
  • Page 90 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER enter the telephone number using the numeric keys (up to digits) then press the 90 of 208...

  • Page 91: Phone Book - Edit An Entry

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Phone Book - Edit an Entry use the Scroll keys to scroll though the phone book to find Either the entry you want to edit enter the first letter of the name you are looking for using the Alpha keys, for example, looking for the name Patrick:- Key in ‘p’...
  • Page 92 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER then press the Press the key to delete the original number. enter the new telephone number using the numeric keys (up to 16 digits):- then press the 92 of 208...

  • Page 93: Phone Book - Erasing An Entry

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Phone Book - Erasing an Entry select the entry you want to erase using the Scroll keys. press the key for more than two seconds use the Scroll keys select “Yes” then press the 93 of 208...

  • Page 94: Audio Scrambler

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Audio Scrambler When using the internally fitted audio scrambler accessory PCB that provides backwards compatibility to the 900 series audio inversion scrambler (BCA20031) or the Transcrypt scrambler (BCA20054), the scramble code is set using this option.
  • Page 95 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Note:- If using the internally fitted rolling code audio scrambler accessory PCB (BCA20054) the code is set on the unit before installation using an external programmer. 95 of 208...

  • Page 96: To Enable Scrambled Mode

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER To Enable Scrambled Mode press the key for more than two seconds, the “Scrambler Enabled” screen will be shown While the transceiver is in scrambled mode the “Scrambler On” message will be displayed To Disable Scrambled Mode press the key for more than two seconds, the “Scrambler...

  • Page 97: Protected Menu

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Protected Menu Refer page 64 for details on how to access the protected menu. General Microphone Up/Down keys The keys on the top of the microphone can be assigned for two different functions, either as channel up/down keys or as volume control keys or they can be disabled:- Use the Scroll keys to select the setting required (example “Mic...

  • Page 98: Transmit "Over Beep

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Transmit “Over Beep” When selected the 2030 transceiver transmits a short tone when the PTT is released. It provides an audible indication to the operator at the remote station that the local station has stopped transmitting.

  • Page 99: Transmit Timeout

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Transmit Timeout When this feature is enabled the 2030 transceiver will disable the transmitter if the PTT (push to talk button on the microphone) is held on for more than the time limit set below i.e. if the microphone is inadvertently jammed under a seat. Releasing the PTT will reset the transmitter.

  • Page 100: Channel Labels

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Channel Labels This section enables the adding, editing or erasing of channel use labels, these labels are used during channel programming to indicate what particular channels are used for i.e. UNHCR Geneva:- Edit Labels use the scroll keys to scroll through to the label you want to edit:-...

  • Page 101: Delete A Label

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER edit the entry when editing is complete press the Delete a Label Enter edit mode as shown above and select the label you want to delete:- press the key until the display below appears:- Use the scroll keys to select “Yes” you want to delete the entry:-...

  • Page 102: Add An Entry

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Add an Entry press the type in a new label using the Alpha keys:-. then press the 102 of 208...

  • Page 103: Setting The Clock

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Setting the Clock press the Use the Scroll keys and as shown on the screen to set the current time for example 9:41 (9:41 AM):- when time is set press the 103 of 208...

  • Page 104: Setting The Date

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Setting the Date press the Use the Scroll keys and as shown on the screen to set the current date for example 28 July 2010:- when date is entered press the 104 of 208...

  • Page 105: B.i.t.e. Test

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER B.I.T.E. Test This section runs the transceiver’s Built-in Test Equipment (B.I.T.E.) tests. The transceiver checks vital transceiver functions and reports the results as shown below:- press the then press the key to continue:- press the key to repeat the test or press the to finish.

  • Page 106: Option Installation

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Option Installation Options are installed in the Barrett 2030 transceiver by entering a PIN number supplied by the manufacturer. This PIN number is related to the electronic serial number of the transceiver. A different PIN number is provided depending on the option or combination of options required to be fitted.

  • Page 107: Secure Call Code

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Secure call code When using the person to person voice scrambler both stations require the same scrambler code to be entered:- Using the numeric keypad enter a four digit number:- then press the 107 of 208...

  • Page 108: Security Level

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Security Level This option allows the user to set the level of security used during secure voice communications. It changes the number of hops per second used by the encrypting algorithm. There are 2 choices:...

  • Page 109: Upload Pack

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Upload pack See section “Cloning (programming) from another transceiver” 109 of 208...

  • Page 110: Scan Tables

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Scan Tables Adding Channels to a Scan Table Use the Scroll keys to select the channel you wish to add:- when the channel required is displayed press the 110 of 208...

  • Page 111: Editing Channels In A Scan Table

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Editing Channels in a Scan Table Use the Scroll keys to select the channel entry you wish to edit:- Either Select the entry you wish to edit by entering the channel entry number (example entry 1):-...
  • Page 112 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Then press the key to edit the channel number Use the Scroll keys to select the new channel for the scan table slot:- press the key to enter the new setting:- 112 of 208...

  • Page 113: Erasing Entries In A Scan Table

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Erasing Entries in a Scan Table Select the scan table and channel slot you want to remove using the steps above:- when the entry you wish to erase is selected press the until the following is displayed:- Use the Scroll keys to select “Yes”...

  • Page 114: Changing Scan Table Labels

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Changing Scan Table Labels press the use the key to clear the old label:- using the alpha/numeric keypad enter the new label:- then press the 114 of 208...

  • Page 115: Scan Settings

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Scan Settings Scan Rate Selects the scan rate applicable to non-Selcall scan channels, selectable between 300 mS and 5 seconds per channel. Use the Scroll keys to select the scan resume time required (example 700 mS):-...

  • Page 116: Scan Dwell

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Scan Dwell Selects the length of time the transceiver dwells(waits) on a channel after scan has been stopped by signal strength level (if signal strength level mute is set) or voice activity (if audio mute is set). The dwell time can be set from 1 to 10 seconds.

  • Page 117: Scan Resume Time

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Scan Resume Time This section sets the time period after which the Barrett 2030 transceiver will automatically resume scanning from the last operation i.e. key press or PTT. The scan resume time period can be set between 1 and 30 minutes or it can be disabled.

  • Page 118: Scan Table Select

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Scan Table Select This section selects the Scan table to be used when the transceiver is put in scan, or if enabled, when scan resume occurs. There are 8 scan tables. Note:- When scrolling through the scan tables, before selection, only those with channels entered will be displayed.

  • Page 119: Mute Settings

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Mute Settings Syllabic Mute Sensitivity The sensitivity or “hardness” of the syllabic mute (squelch) is set by this section. The mute can be set between low, medium and high sensitivity to voice activity on a channel.

  • Page 120: Signal Strength Mute Level

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Signal Strength Mute Level This section selects the level at which the Signal Strength Level (SSL) mute (squelch) opens. Levels available are low, medium and high. When set to low the mute will open on a relatively low level of received signal, when set to high the mute will open on a relatively high level of received signal.

  • Page 121: Selcall Settings

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall Settings Self IDs This allows the operator to set up all the self IDs for the transceiver. Up to 10 self IDs can be assigned. Any combination of 4 and 6 digit ID is permitted. Any combination of International or OEM Selcall type is also permitted.
  • Page 122 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER enter name to be associated with the Selcall ID, press key if uppercase required then press key:- Use the scroll keys to select the Selcall ID format then press the key:- 122 of 208...

  • Page 123: Modifying Self Ids

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Modifying Self IDs then press the scroll to the ID required then press the change the ID name if required 123 of 208...
  • Page 124 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER then press the change the Selcall format associated with the ID if required then press the 124 of 208...

  • Page 125: Deleting Self Ids

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Deleting Self IDs then press the use the Scroll keys to select the entry you want to erase press the key for more than two seconds. The erase entry verification screen will appear unless the ID is set as a default ID or is attached to a fixed address book entry.
  • Page 126 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER use the Scroll keys to select “Yes” to erase the ID. then press the key. 126 of 208...

  • Page 127: Selcall Int 1 - Setting Default International 4 Digit Selcall Self Id

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall INT 1 – Setting Default International 4 Digit Selcall Self ID Selcall INT1 - Used as the default 4 digit International or CCIR (WA2 in Australia) self ID when sending calls. Selcall INT 2 – Setting Default International 6 Digit Selcall Self ID Selcall INT2 - Used as the default 6 digit International self ID when sending selective calls.

  • Page 128: Selcall Oem 2 - Setting Default Oem 6 Digit Selcall Self Id

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall OEM 2 – Setting Default OEM 6 Digit Selcall Self ID Selcall OEM2 - Used as the default 6 digit OEM self ID when sending selective calls. Note:- We recommend that the self ID should not be set to X000, XX00 or XXX0 as these are reserved Selcall numbers for Allcall, group-call or sub-group-call use.

  • Page 129: Selcall Alarm

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall Alarm The Selcall received audio annunciation can be turned on or off using this function. This is useful when the transceiver is used in covert operations. Reception of the Selcall continues to be displayed visually on the display.

  • Page 130: Selcall Transmit Tones Audio Level

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall Transmit Tones Audio Level To confirm transmission of a Selcall the Selcall tones are normally output on the transceiver loudspeaker. In certain situations this is not required or the tone volume requires adjusted. This section allows the Selcall audio to be disabled or set to two volume settings, Low or High.

  • Page 131: Selcall Pre-Amble Length Setting

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall Pre-amble Length Setting The Selcall pre-amble length can be set between 1 and 10 seconds depending on how many channels are used in the scan table being used. Allow 500 mS for each Selcall channel to be scanned plus one second, E.g. to scan 8 Selcall channels:- 500 mS x 8 + 1 sec.

  • Page 132: Txcvr Lock

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER TXCVR Lock This section enables the network operator to send a special key (programmed into a transceiver during programming) by Selcall to disable that transceiver. transceiver remains locked until an unlock code is entered. This function can be used if the transceiver has been stolen and it is being used illegally.
  • Page 133 The transceiver will now send the lock call. A revertive call from the transceiver being locked will confirm the action A transceiver that has been locked by this process can only be unlocked by using the Barrett programming software. See the programming software for details 133 of 208...

  • Page 134: Oem Privacy Key

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER OEM Privacy Key When using OEM Selcall protocol, OEM calls can either be sent plain text or encrypted. This is done by using either the privacy key programmed by the programming software or if no privacy key is programmed the default value of 9999999.

  • Page 135: Audio Settings

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Audio Settings Audio Bandwidth This section allows the audio bandwidth to be tailored to an operator’s comfort requirements. Settings available are full bandwidth - 300 Hz – 1.5 kHz, 300 Hz – 2.0 kHz, 300 Hz – 2.5 kHz, 300 Hz – 3.0 kHz.

  • Page 136: Beep" Volume Level

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER “Beep” Volume Level This section is used to set or disable the annunciation beep volume levels. These are the various tones associated with key presses. In covert operations these can be disabled, in other operations these are set for operator comfort. Settings are “Off”, “Low”...

  • Page 137: Receiver Audio Path Configuration

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Receiver Audio Path Configuration The section sets where the unprocessed receiver audio in the transceiver is sourced. Normally this is set to internal; in this case the transceiver’s receiver provides the unprocessed audio. When used with a remote receiver, in split site operations, it can be set to external, in this case unprocessed receive audio from the remote site can be input into the auxiliary sockets 600 ohm balanced audio port.

  • Page 138: Transmitter Audio Path Configuration

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Transmitter Audio Path Configuration The section sets where the transmitter audio in the transceiver is sourced. Normally this is set to internal; in this case the transceiver’s microphone provides the transmitter audio. When used with a remote site operation, it can be set to “remote”, in this case the transmit audio is input into the auxiliary sockets 600 ohm balanced audio port.

  • Page 139: Line Audio

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Line Audio This section sets the muting condition of the 600 ohms balanced audio line output on the rear auxiliary connector. The line output can be set to “Un-Muted” or “Follows Mute”. When set to “Follows Mute” the line output is muted in the same manner as the speaker output and follows the mute condition currently in use.

  • Page 140: Noise Reduction

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Noise Reduction This section allows the DSP noise reduction “depth” to be adjusted to suit the operator’s comfort requirements. Settings available are Weak, Medium and Strong. It should be noted that as the “depth” is increased the processed human voice gets a more metallic quality.

  • Page 141: Rf Settings

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER RF Settings Optional IF Filter Enable When enabled the optional IF filter (if physically fitted) is selected automatically when AFSK or CW mode is selected. This is useful when the transceiver is used in some data transmission applications. Two options are available, “Narrow” or “Wide”.

  • Page 142: Receiver Pre-Amplifier

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Receiver Pre-amplifier Enables or disables RF preamplifier, this preamplifier provides additional receiver gain of 5dB. Generally the RF pre-amplifier is switched off when an automatic mobile antenna is in use as these antenna have an inbuilt RF pre-amp.

  • Page 143: Clarifier Range

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Clarifier Range This menu item allows the user to set the clarifier range or disable the clarifier; the range can be set to +/-50 Hz, +/-150 Hz or +/-1 kHz.. Use the Scroll keys to select the clarifier range required...

  • Page 144: Noise Blanker

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Noise Blanker This menu item allows the predictive noise blanker to be switched on or off. The noise blanker is useful to reduce the interference caused within vehicles with petrol engines. Note:- The noise blanker will not be effective in situations where external power line noise etc is blanketing the receiver.

  • Page 145: Rf Power Level

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER RF Power Level This section sets RF power output of the transceiver globally. RF power can be set to 10W, 30W, or 125W. Use the Scroll keys to select the RF power level required (example shown 125W):-...

  • Page 146: Agc Hang

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER AGC Hang This section allows the AGC configuration of the receiver to be set to either “Hang AGC” or “Hang Off”. The selection depends on the receiver environment and should be set for optimum receiver performance. In the presence of high static and sporadic noise, the function of the hang AGC may result in gaps in the received signal due to the slow AGC recovery.

  • Page 147: I/O Settings

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER I/O Settings External Alarm This section sets the action of the external alarm output, on pin 17 of the 25 pin D auxiliary connector, activated when a Selcall is received by the transceiver. It can be set to either a pulse output (for use with a horn) where the output is activated 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off;...

  • Page 148: Antenna Type

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Antenna Type This section sets antenna type or if a linear amplifier is to be used with the 2030 transceiver. Selections available:- “Base Station” Select when base station antennas such as the Barrett 2012 series are used. No tuning signals are emitted on channel change.
  • Page 149 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Use the Scroll keys to select the type of antenna or a linear amplifier (example shown “2019 Mobile antenna):- When the setting required is displayed press the 149 of 208...

  • Page 150: Gps Receiver Enable

    –“Enabled”):- press the Note:- An external GPS receiver is required for GPS functions. If this option is enabled and a GPS is not connected to the 2030 a warning message will appear on the display “GPS Unavailable” 150 of 208...

  • Page 151: Line Output Level Adjust

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Line Output Level Adjust This section adjusts the output level of the auxiliary 600 ohm balanced audio output port. The level can be set to -6 dBm,-3 dBm, -0 dBm, +3 dBm, +6 dBm and +9 dBm.

  • Page 152: Line Input Level Adjust

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Line Input Level Adjust This section adjusts the input level sensitivity of the auxiliary 600 ohm balanced audio input. Sensitivity can be adjusted to -24 dBm,-18 dBm, -12 dBm, -6 dBm and 0 dBm. Use the Scroll keys to select the level required (example shown -...

  • Page 153: Programming Functions

    The most common is that the 2030 transceiver remains in power on mode, even though the control head looks inactive the main unit remains powered up. This is due to the remote power up pin on auxiliary connector being held active.

  • Page 154: Programming A Channel From The Front Panel

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Programming a Channel from the Front Panel Note:- To program a channel from the front panel it is necessary to have this function enabled. To enter the programming mode first select the channel you want to program then...

  • Page 155: Channel Use Labels

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Channel Use Labels Use the Scroll keys to select the required channel label Note:- channel labels can be entered in the “General” section of the protected menu. then press the Operating Mode Use the Scroll keys to select the required operating mode, USB,...

  • Page 156: Transmitter Power Setting

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Transmitter Power Setting Use the Scroll keys to select the required output power – high, medium or low power. then press the Antenna Socket Selection Each channel can be directed to use either the default antenna socket or the auxiliary antenna socket.

  • Page 157: Selcall Format

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Selcall Format Each channel can be programmed for one Selcall format, for a description of the formats available, refer to the beginning of this manual. Use the Scroll keys to select the required Selcall format...

  • Page 158: Cloning (Programming) From Another Transceiver

    Note:- Use the transceiver you want to send the configuration from for the following steps This feature is used to send a copy of the configuration of one 2030 transceiver to another using a cable (Barrett P/N BCA90024) connecting both transceivers together via their auxiliary connectors using the RS-232 connection.
  • Page 159 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER using the numeric keypad enter Six digit ID and press the then press the key to proceed with cloning If there are any problems with the cloning then an error screen is shown 159 of 208...

  • Page 160: Installing The Barrett 2030 Transceiver

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Installing the Barrett 2030 Transceiver Changing the 2030 transceiver from a desktop unit to a remote control (trunk mount) unit using the Mobile Pack P/N BCA20301. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to gently lever the side clip open and pull the remote head unit forward.
  • Page 161 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Gently lever the two plastic covers off to provide access to the connectors. Remove the short interface cable from the remote head and transceiver body and replace with the long interface cable. Insert the speaker cable into the correct socket on the remote head.
  • Page 162 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Place the cable grommets around the cables on the remote head and push the cables into the grooves on the remote head. Place the blanking grommet into the unused slot. Replace the plastic cover on the remote head. If required, this cover, whilst having clips, can then be secured with M3 screws to provide a solid cable clamp.

  • Page 163: Land Based Systems

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Land Based Systems Introduction This section provides instructions for the installation of land based HF communication equipment. Most of the installation work can be performed by non-technical personnel if they carefully follow the instructions given in this handbook. It is however recommended that the completed installation be checked by a suitably qualified technician.
  • Page 164 24 V system a 24 V to 12 V converter rated at 25 amps should be used (Barrett P/N BCA90014). In fixed station installations where mains power between 88 VAC and 256 VAC is available, a Barrett 2022 power supply should be used.
  • Page 165 Incorrect antenna installations will yield poor system performance and are often the cause of complaints of poor transceiver performance. A range of antennas is available from Barrett to suit most small fixed stations. Detailed instructions are included with each antenna.
  • Page 166 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Install the antenna as illustrated in the diagrams, in the inverted 'V' configuration the eye on the top of the balun is used to attach the support halyard. As with all antenna installations ensure the antenna is as far from sources of lectrical interference as possible and in a position that makes it impossible for the antenna to come in contact with high voltage overhead mains wiring.
  • Page 167 Barrett 912 broadband dipoles are ideal for base stations that require operation on multiple frequencies throughout the HF spectrum using a single antenna. The Barrett 912 antenna can be mounted either in a horizontal or inverted 'V' configuration as illustrated in the following diagrams. In the horizontal configuration the major radiation direction is broadside to the antenna.
  • Page 168 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Install the antenna as illustrated in the diagrams, in the inverted 'V' configuration the eye on the top of the balun is used to attach the support halyard. In the horizontal configuration the balun hangs below the antenna.
  • Page 169 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER 913 Series Helical Dipoles - Barrett P/N’s BC91301 to BC91305 913 series helical dipole antennas are compact and easily installed, having extremely narrow bandwidth characteristics and a performance approaching that of a wire dipole when used at frequencies over 4.5 MHz. The helical dipole antenna is fed by a single coaxial feeder and can accommodate up to 5 frequencies.
  • Page 170 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Helical dipoles are manufactured to specific frequencies, but may require fine tuning after installation. To enable this the dipole elements have an adjustable length tip to allow fine tuning for optimum VSWR during installation. Install the antenna in its final position and check the VSWR on each of the frequencies that the antenna was manufactured for.
  • Page 171 A 3.7 MHz dipole - length between the insulators = 142/3.7 =38.38 metres. Wire dipoles supplied by Barrett are pre-cut to a specified frequency but have adjustable ends. These adjustable ends allow fine tuning for optimum VSWR during installation.
  • Page 172 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER If a tunable transmitter is available, determine at what frequency the best VSWR is obtained. If this occurs at a frequency below the required frequency the dipole is to long, if it occurs on a frequency higher than the required frequency then the dipole is too short.
  • Page 173 Antenna Various antenna configurations, such as vertical whips, long-wires and loops, can be used for base station installations, using the Barrett 911 automatic antenna tuner. In general however the following points should be considered:- The antenna should be mounted as far away as possible from buildings, trees, vegetation and sources of electrical interference.
  • Page 174 Frequently the ground conductivity will not be sufficient to provide a satisfactory ground for the Barrett 911 tuner. This will almost certainly be the case in well drained sandy soils or on rock. In these cases a counterpoise must be used as a ground system.
  • Page 175 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Connection details - 2030 Transceiver and 911 Automatic Antenna Tuner in a Base Station Configuration. Barrett 911 automatic antenna tuner Antenna Microphone Heavy duty fuse & holder P/N BCA20021. 6 metre power cable supplied with transceiver...

  • Page 176: Mobile Installations

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Mobile Installations Transceiver Position The following points must be considered when mounting the transceiver. Safety It is essential that the transceiver be mounted in a place where it cannot cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle in the event of a motor vehicle accident.
  • Page 177 25A ATC fuse and holder (Barrett P/N BCA20021), as near as practicable to the battery connection in the positive (red) wire...
  • Page 178 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Connection details - 2030 Transceiver with Mobile Pack and 914 Manual Tapped Mobile Antenna Barrett 914 Manual tapped whip antenna 2030 control head Cable with RJ45 connectors (P/N BCA29995) Microphone Heavy duty fuse & holder (P/N BCA20021) supplied in mobile pack.
  • Page 179 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Antenna In any radio system an effective antenna installation is essential. Because of the need to reduce the size of HF antennas so that they can be fitted to a vehicle, mobile antenna bandwidth becomes quite narrow and hence tuning is critical. In most cases the only tuning adjustment that can be effected is adjustment to position.
  • Page 180 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Connection details - 2030 Transceiver with Mobile Pack and 910 Automatic Tuning Mobile Antenna Barrett 910 Automatic Tuning Mobile Antenna 2030 control head Cable with RJ45 connectors (P/N BCA29995) Microphone Heavy duty fuse & holder (P/N BCA20021) supplied in mobile pack.
  • Page 181 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Connection details - 2030 Transceiver with Mobile Pack and 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile HF Antenna Barrett 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile HF Antenna 2030 control head Cable with RJ45 connectors (P/N BCA29995) Microphone Heavy duty fuse & holder (P/N BCA20021) supplied in mobile pack.
  • Page 182 Interference Suppression Kit (Barrett P/N BCA90017) is available to assist in noise suppression and contains filters, suppressing capacitors, earth straps and fitting instructions.
  • Page 183 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Coil to Battery Wiring A low pass filter such as that supplied in the interference suppression kit or similar should be fitted at the coil end of this wire. The earth connection of the filter should be short and well-bonded to the coil body.
  • Page 184 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER General Noise Suppression Tips When searching for sources of noise, some of their characteristics can be helpful in identification:- Petrol engine ignition noise and contact breaker noise is a sharp staccato 'plop' varying with engine speed. It is only with this class of noise that the impulse noise limiter incorporated within some transceivers is effective Noise from other sources generally has a more 'mushy' sound.

  • Page 185: Barrett 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile Hf Antenna

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Barrett 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile HF Antenna - Barrett P/N 2019-00-10 The Barrett 2019 automatic tuning mobile HF antenna plugs directly into the rear of a 2030 transceiver using the cables supplied. Important:- 2030 transceivers must have either the 2019 or 910 antenna option set during programming.
  • Page 186 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Caution:- Whilst the 2019 automatic tuning mobile HF antenna is designed to withstand vibration to military specifications on tyred vehicles, some mounting positions on large prime-movers, particularly front mounted bull bars, are subject to vibration that far exceeds this specification. Do not mount the 2019 antenna in positions such as these as damage to the antenna may result.

  • Page 187: Antenna Assembly

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Antenna Assembly Mounting the Base Spring The base spring should only ever be hand tightened, if a tool is used it may damage the spring base. 187 of 208...

  • Page 188: Mounting The Whip Sections

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Mounting the Whip Sections To mount the whip section it is recommended that only one section of the whip is screwed onto the antenna at a time. The whip section should be hand tightened fully then a suitable tool (i.e. a spanner) can be used to tighten the section a further 10 to 20 degrees clockwise while holding the antenna body with a free hand.

  • Page 189: Testing The Barrett 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile Hf Antenna

    I/O settings field. Check all cables are correctly connected, check the earth cable from the base of the Barrett 2019 antenna has a good connection to the vehicle body (not chassis or battery), check the whip fitted is not faulty or incorrect and move the vehicle if the Barrett 2019 antenna is close to any metal fences, buildings etc.

  • Page 190: Automatic Tuning Mobile Antenna

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER 910 Automatic Tuning Mobile Antenna - Barrett P/N BC91000 The 910 antenna plugs directly into the rear of a 2030 transceiver using the cables supplied. Important:- 2030 transceivers must have the 910 antenna option set during programming.
  • Page 191 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Caution:- Whilst the 910 automatic tuning mobile antenna is designed to withstand vibration to military specifications on tyred vehicles, some mounting positions on large prime-movers, particularly front mounted bull- bars, are subject to vibration that far exceeds this specification.
  • Page 192 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER A good earth (ground) to the main body of the vehicle is essential for efficient operation of the antenna. To achieve this clean all joints to bare metal and use copper braid earth straps if any non-metallic joints are encountered.
  • Page 193 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER The antenna is supplied with a pre-terminated 1.5 metre cable tail. This should be routed into either the engine compartment or boot (trunk) of the vehicle. A 6 metre pre-terminated extension cable is supplied to connect the antenna to the transceiver (this cable may be extended to 12 metres by use of another extension cable).
  • Page 194 914 series manual tapped whip antennas are mounted on vehicles using a heavy duty base and spring (Barrett P/N BCA91400). The whip should be mounted on the vehicle in positions such as those illustrated in the diagrams below. A bracket, fabricated to withstand the forces and vibration that can be expected during off-road driving, should be used to mount the antenna base and spring to the vehicle.
  • Page 195 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER For each frequency which will not tune correctly you will need to determine whether the tuning is high or low in frequency. Generally any frequencies which will not tune will always be out the same way. When the antenna is made most frequencies are deliberately made on the low frequency side and adjusted upwards by the placement of "tuning rings".
  • Page 196 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Operation Instructions The 914 manual tapped whip antenna should now be screwed into the base and spring mounted on the front of the vehicle. The operation frequency being used on the transceiver should now be selected on the antenna.

  • Page 197: Marine Installations

    Marine Installations General The Barrett 911 automatic antenna tuner is designed for use in land base station and maritime HF services. Primarily designed for operation with end-fed un- balanced antennas such as whips and long-wires, the tuner is built in a waterproof impact resistant, moulded ABS plastic enclosure.
  • Page 198 Wooden or fibreglass vessels present more of a problem to ground. Ideally the vessel should be fitted with an external copper ground sheet, connected to the interior of the vessel by suitable stud or an earth plate ("E" plate Barrett P/N BCA91700)
  • Page 199 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Connection details - 2030 transceiver and 911 automatic antenna tuner in a marine installation. Barrett 911 automatic antenna tuner Feed thru insulator P/N BCA91701 Antenna Heavy duty fuse & holder P/N BCA20021. 6 metre power cable supplied with transceiver...
  • Page 200 (earth) connections. Note:- When received, the Barrett 911 automatic antenna tuner memory system will usually not have any pre-stored tuning information appropriate to your installation. To allow the 911 to 'learn' it’s tuning information simply proceed from one channel to the next allowing the normal tune cycle to take place.

  • Page 201: Connectors

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Connectors Note:- All connectors below viewed looking at the rear of the transceiver GPS connector NMEA - -12 V DC data input NMEA 0183 format +5 V +5 V DC supply max 75mA NMEA +...
  • Page 202 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Auxiliary connector (25 pin female "D" connector on rear panel) Name Description of function Level Ground Ground Rx Data RS-232 data input True RS-232 Tx Data RS-232 data output True RS-232 External Power On For use with ancillary equipment.

  • Page 203: Overview Of Hf Operation

    BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Overview of HF Operation HF (High Frequency) is the radio spectrum with frequencies between 1.6 and 30 MHz. Within this radio spectrum an efficient form of transmitter modulation, SSB (Single Side Band), is used. This, combined with the use of the ionosphere - a layer of ionisation gases that resides between 100 and 700km above the earth’s surface,...
  • Page 204 BARRETT 2030 HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Radio Wave Propagation Illustrated The following illustrations show the characteristics of ground-wave and sky-wave propagation during day and night time. In each illustration the height of the ionosphere above the ground is shown. In both illustrations Station A communicates with Stations B, C and D. Propagation from Station A to B is by ground-wave.
  • Page 205 Generally speaking the greater the distance over which you want to communicate, the higher the frequency you should use. Beacon Call, a Selcall (Selective Call) function built into the Barrett transceiver, makes finding the correct frequency to use easy. Beacon Call is based on the network transceivers all having a selection of frequencies that will accommodate most ionospheric conditions.
  • Page 206 Refer to the installation section of this manual for details. Your local Barrett representative will be able to assist with your system configuration and/or installation. Special Note - HF Communications Compared with VHF or UHF Short...

  • Page 207: Limited 3 Year Warranty

    The warranty period for all products is twelve months after shipment from the factory or an authorised Barrett agent or dealer. In the event that the end user completes and lodges warranty registration documents...

  • Page 208: Warranty Registration And Customer Support

    We will mail or email you if you have registered via the Internet details of your support package within 7 days of receiving your completed registration form. Barrett Communications is proud of its reputation for support of its customers. This registration process has been introduced so that we may continue to improve our level of support to you.

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