About Fleetsync; Fleetsync Feature Sets - Kenwood FleetSync 80 Series Application Manual

ABOUT FLEETSYNC

FleetSync is a signaling protocol that is integrated into Kenwood's 80-Series line of radios to
work with the on-board modem for signal modulation over the air-waves via two transceivers.
Furthermore, the modem is linked with the radio's CPU for serial communication between the
radio and a PC. This permits FleetSync-compatible application software to encode/decode
FleetSync messaging packets from/to the modem and to control appropriate radio operation. In
addition, each radio includes a second communication line that will receive NMEA-0183 GPS
location information and packetize it with the FleetSync ID and/or status information for
transmission over the air (mobiles only).

FLEETSYNC FEATURE SETS

FleetSync can operate in the Trunked or Conventional modes and is available with Basic and
Enhanced feature sets. The following table lists the features in each set:
IMPORTANT: SOME FLEETSYNC FEATURES CAN OPERATE BETWEEN KENWOOD FLEETSYNC
COMPATIBLE RADIOS WITHOUT THE AID OF SUPPORT SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT. HOWEVER, HIGHER
CAPACITY (E.G., MORE SELECTABLE PTT IDS WITH ALPHA-TAGS, MORE CANNED MESSAGE STORAGE,
ETC.) AND VERSATILITY ARE AVAILABLE WHEN AUGMENTED WITH SUCH SUPPORT ITEMS. THIS MAY
REQUIRE INSTALLING THE "ENHANCED" OPTION (SEE ADDITIONAL NOTE 11 ON NEXT PAGE).
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FleetSync Features
5
PTT ID (Digital ANI)
6
SelCall
Status Messages-
General Dispatch Use
Emergency Status
7
Message (No. 99)
Stun/Revive
Status Messages
8
Short Text Messaging
9
Long Text Messaging
10
GPS AVLData
11
PC Serial Control
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1. FleetSync features require KPG-49D V3.xx or later programming software.
2. The Basic feature set is included in all FleetSync-compatible radio firmware.
3. The Enhanced feature set includes all basic features and is an optional upgrade that can be
installed at Kenwood or in the field. See Kenwood price page labor codes.
4. "Yes" means that this feature requires support dispatch applications software and/or
equipment in order to be practically implemented in a radio system. "No" means that although
this feature will operate between FleetSync radios, installing support software/hardware will
provide optimum usage of all FleetSync protocols or the feature set.
11/01 Rev 2.0
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Basic Set Enhanced Set
(included) (optional)
Included Included
Included Included
Included Included
Included Included
Included Included
N/A Included
N/A Included
N/A Included
N/A Included
80 Series Version 2
FleetSync Application Guide
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Requires Support
Software/Equipment
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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