Section 1.0 Description Introduction This document provides basic operating instructions for the MTP136D-000GN P25 Phase 1 Conventional Mission Transceiver Panel, herein subsequently referred to as the MTP136D. The MTP136D is highly configurable with a large set of options for both the Operator and the Administrator.
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1.3.4 Warranty Please refer to the standard product warranty conditions available on our website, www.aem-corp.com. Limitations Front Panel USB is for maintenance activities only and is not intended for use during flight. USB port door is to be closed.
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Part Number Nomenclature The product part number is defined as follows: M T P 1 3 6 D - 0 0 0 G N Item Name Description Product Family MTP: Mission Transceiver Panel Mount Start Frequency 136: 136 MHz (in MHz) 138: 138 MHz Feature Character...
Section 2.0 Operation Introduction The MTP136D is controlled using the front panel mounted keypad, knobs, and switches. The display is navigated using the front panel controls to select from menus. Front Panel Figure 2: Front Panel Item Name Description Main Volume Knob Adjusts the volume of the main radio.
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To power on, rotate MAIN VOL clockwise past the detent. The display will briefly show a splash screen including the AEM logo, the firmware version, and the model number. Once initialization is complete, the display will show the Home Screen.
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2.5.1 Focused Radio Transmit, receive, and channel changes occur on the Focused Radio. Figure 5: Focused Radio Item Description Channel modulation. N: Narrowband Analog, 12.5kHz bandwidth. W: Wideband Analog, 25kHz bandwidth. Requires Wideband Key installed. D: P25 Phase 1 Digital. Radio name.
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2.5.2 Unfocused Radio Unfocused radios can receive but cannot transmit. Figure 6: Unfocused Radio Item Description Indicators. Channel name. Table 5: Unfocused Radio Elements 2.5.3 Indicators Indicators show the receive and transmit status of each radio. Inactive Active Description Activates when a carrier is detected on the receive frequency.
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2.5.4 Simplex When TX channel options match the RX channel options, the TX options may be hidden by Auto Simplex (Figure 7). This can be changed on the User Options Screen. 1. MENU> More > Options 2. Choose Auto Simplex •...
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Menu The menu provides access to navigation and common actions. It can be opened at any time by pressing the MENU button. When open, it is overlayed on the right side of the display. The content depends on the options and screens available to the current screen.
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Transmit Transmit will begin on the Active Channel of the Focused Radio when PTT is active. Receive is not possible when transmitting. Transmit can occur with two power levels, Low (1W) and High (10W), and can be changed using the HI/LO button. Transmit may timeout after a period defined by an Administrator.
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2.11 Channel Signaling Display Format The numerical display format for Tones (CTCSS), NAC, and TGID Channel Signaling can be changed using the Format Menu. This menu will only show the format options for Channel Signaling currently visible on screen. The Format Menu is accessible on the Home Screen.
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2.12 Display Brightness The display brightness can be changed on the Brightness Screen accessible from most screens. 1. MENU > Bright. Figure 11: Brightness Screen Item Description Brightness adjustment (User input). Dimming Bus (Panel Lighting input voltage). Lighting mode. Day or Night depending on the Dimming Bus (Panel Lighting input voltage).
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2.13 Microphone Sidetone Volume Microphone sidetone volume can be changed on the Radio Options Screen. 1. MENU > Radio. 2. Scroll to Audio section. 3. Choose Sidetone Vol. 2.14 DTMF Sidetone Volume DTMF sidetone volume can be changed independently of the microphone sidetone volume on the Radio Options Screen.
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2.17 Scanning Scanning can be started and stopped from the Home Screen. 1. MENU > Scan. The order of scanned channels is determined by the selected scan algorithm (Table 8) which can be changed by turning the rotary selector while scanning. Figure 12: Scanning on the Home Screen Algorithm Description...
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Options and lists are stored in a JSON file (.json) called a Profile. Only one Profile is stored and used at a time. 2.18.1 Create a Profile Profiles can be created using the AEM Radio Profile Editor found on AEM’s website: www.aem-corp.com. 2.18.2 Import a Profile Profiles can be imported from a USB drive connected to the DATA port on the Import Screen.
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To comply with FCC CFR Part 90.203 and ISED RSS 119, modification of zones, channels, and signal lists from the front panel is disabled by default. To enable this feature contact AEM Technical Support at support@aem-corp.com with the serial number of the unit to acquire an Agile Edit Key. Key installation steps can be found in the Installation Manual.
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2.20.2 Edit a Zone Zones can be edited on the Zone Edit Screen. 1. MENU > More > Lists > Zone. 2. Choose a zone. 3. Choose an option. 2.20.3 Add a Channel to a Zone Channels can be added on the Channel Select Screen. 1.
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2.20.6 Edit a Signal in a Signal List Signals can be edited on the Tone, Code, NAC, or TGID Edit Screen. 1. MENU > More > Lists > Tone, Code, NAC or TGID. 2. Choose a signal list. 3. MENU > Tones, Codes, NACs or TGIDs. 4.
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CDCSS Codes Table 10: Supported CDCSS Codes Description 0x000 General purpose. 0xFFF 0x293 Default NAC commonly used on interoperability channels and ham radio equipment. 0xF7E Receive all. RX only, not supported on TX. 0xF7F Not supported. Reserved by P25 standard. Table 11: Supported NACs TGID Description...
2.22 Troubleshooting If a problem persists or a serious problem occurs, discontinue use, and contact AEM Technical Support at support@aem-corp.com. Problem Solution Unable to edit channels, Administrator has restricted the ability to make changes using zones, signal lists, or permissions or the Agile Edit Key. Contact Administrator or signals.
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