VP5000/VP6000 Portable Radio Operating Manual May 2022 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Features General Features ............2-2 Conventional Features .
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Table of Contents (continued) RSSI Threshold Indications ........... . 3-23 Squelch Code on Status Bar .
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Table of Contents (continued) Over the Air Programming ..........4-31 Radio Set Up.
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Table of Contents (continued) Call Guard Squelch Enable / Disable ..........5-4 Tone Call Guard Squelch .
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Table of Contents (continued) Answering a Telephone Call ..........5-29 Call Alert .
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List of Figures Figure Page VP5000 Available Models ..........2-2 VP6000 Available Models .
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List of Figures (continued) Figure Page 4.27 Text Messaging Conversation Options Menu ......4-52 4.28 “Text Received”...
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List of Tables Table Page Descriptions of VP5000 Controls and Indicators......3-9 Descriptions of VP6000 Controls and Indicators......3-12 LED Indicators .
Safety and Regulatory Requirements RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information, and Operational Instructions for FCC Occupational Use Requirements Before using your portable two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.
Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) Federal Communications Commission Regulations The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for portable two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational requirements.
Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) Guidelines • Do not remove the RF Exposure Label from the device. • User awareness instructions should accompany the device when it is transferred to other users. • Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met. Operating Instructions •...
Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) You may also contact the Customer Service Department by mail. Please include all information that may be helpful in solving your problem. The mailing address is as follows: Customer Service Department EFJohnson 1440 Corporate Drive Irving, TX 75038-2401 Battery Disposal Dispose of the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery used by this radio in accordance with local...
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Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note IC Notice to Users English/French in accordance with RSS GEN Issue 3: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) Warnings WARNING Turn the transceiver power off in the following locations: • Near explosives or blasting sites. • In aircraft. (Any use of the transceiver must follow the instructions and regulations provided by the airline crew.) •...
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Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) WARNING Do not remove the black sheet from the reverse side of the transceiver. (Refer to the following illustration.) Removal of this sheet decreases the waterproof efficiency of the transceiver and may cause malfunctions if water seeps into the transceiver. VP5000 VP6000 The orange seal on the reverse side of the transceiver is important with respect to the...
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If an abnormal odor or smoke is detected coming from the transceiver, switch the transceiver power off immediately, remove the battery pack from the transceiver, and contact your KENWOOD dealer. Use of the transceiver while you are driving may be against traffic laws. Please check and observe the vehicle regulations in your area.
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Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) CAUTION If you use a commercially available neck strap, take care not to let the strap get caught on nearby machine. When operating the transceiver in areas where the air is dry, it is easy to build up an electric charge (static electricity).
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Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) DANGER Avoid immersing the battery in water or getting it wet by other means If the battery becomes wet, wipe it off with a dry towel before use. If the battery’s protection circuit is damaged, the battery may charge at extreme current (or voltage) and an abnormal chemical reaction may occur.
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Safety and Regulatory Requirements (continued) DANGER Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery The battery pack has positive and negative poles. If the battery pack does not smoothly connect with a charger or operating equipment, do not force it; check the polarity of the battery.
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“water-resistant” level. Note Initial water-resistant tests and procedures are performed on products upon being ordered from KENWOOD CAUTION The applicable standards listed above do not assure that the transceiver can be used in water. The transceiver may be damaged in a situation in which the maximum depth is over 1 meter or the maximum submersion time exceeds 2 hours.
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E C T I O N Introduction Section1 ® This manual is the main user document for information on Viking VP5000 and VP6000 portable radios. It contains the following sections: • Features • Controls, Display, and Basic Operation • Radio-Wide Features •...
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Introduction VP5000/VP6000 Portable Radio Operating Manual...
E C T I O N Features Section2 ® This manual describes Viking VP5000/VP6000 portable radios. The availability of many of the following features is controlled by the model of your radio, installed options, firmware version, and field programming. Note As of January 2013, the FCC has mandated all UHF/VHF radios shall not allow wide band (25 kHz) mode.
Features General Features General Features The VP5000 portable radios are available in the following models (Figure 2.1): • Standard Key Model - Front display, option and navigation buttons • Full Key Model - Full feature model with DTMF number keypads Figure 2.1 VP5000 Available Models Standard Key Model Full Key Model...
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General Features Features The VP6000 portable radios are available in the following models (Figure 2.2): • Standard Key Model - Front display, option and navigation buttons • Full Key Model - Full feature model with DTMF number keypads Figure 2.2 VP6000 Available Models Standard Key Model Full Key Model The following operating modes are programmable:...
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Features General Features • Option switches - The VP5000 has a 2-position (A/B) option switch. ○/● - The VP6000 has a 2-position ( ) option switch. It also has an additional 4-position (A/B/C/D) option switch. • Up to 11 programmable option keys/buttons with the Standard Key Model or 23 programmable option keys/buttons with the Full Key Model (DTMF keypad) •...
General Features Features • Automatic Volume Control (FDMA only) • GPS Location Services • Radio Authentication • Analog Noise Reduction • Enhanced Vehicular Repeater System • Man Down Detection and Alerting • Bluetooth Note The availability of many features is controlled by field programming and by the options ordered.
Features General Features • P25 Two Tone Encoder paging on Conventional digital channels • P25 Two Tone Decode on Conventional digital channels • Call Alert™ on P25 channels (send and receive pages) • Predefined messages (up to 255) can be sent to a dispatcher (P25 mode) •...
Available Options Features 2.1.3 Viking16 Features The following Viking16 features are available: • Up to 4096 talkgroups or Unit IDs programmable (channels select talkgroups) • Group, Enhanced Unit, Standard Unit, and Telephone calls • Emergency alarms to alert a dispatcher of emergency conditions •...
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Features Available Options P25 Authentication Ο V16 Options V16 Single Site Trunking Ο V16 Multi Site Trunking Ο Digital Viking16 Trunking Ο V16 800 MHz Rebanding Transition Ο V16 Star Roaming Ο Encryption Options P25 DES OFB Ο P25 AES OFB Ο...
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Available Options Features Currently, the only operating mode that is standard with all models is the conventional analog mode. Other variables such as frequency range are hardware dependent instead of software dependent. Radios in the field can be upgraded with new features. A new feature can be purchased, and a special encrypted code string keyed to the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) of the radio is then provided by EF Johnson Technologies.
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E C T I O N Controls, Display, Section3 and Basic Operation This section provides information about controls for the front and side panels of the VP5000/VP6000 portable radio. Also included is information about the display and applicable icons, plus information for the tones used with the radio. This section contains information on the following topics: •...
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Preparation 3.1.1 Installing/Removing the Battery Pack CAUTION Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack. Do not use options not specified by EFJohnson. If the die-cast chassis or other transceiver part is damaged, do not touch the damaged parts.
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Preparation Controls, Display, and Basic Operation 3 To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch, press the release latch, then pull the battery pack away from the transceiver. Figure 3.2 shows how to do this for a VP5000. Figure 3.3 shows how to do this for a VP6000.
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Preparation 3.1.2 Installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure, as shown in Figure 3.4. Figure 3.4 Installing the Antenna VP5000 VP6000...
Preparation Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip, CAUTION because it may cause damage to the transceiver. Acrylic ester, which these glues contain, may crack the transceiver’s back panel. Figure 3.5 Installing Belt Clip VP5000 VP6000...
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Preparation 3.1.5 Installing the Speaker Microphone or Headset 1 Insert the guide of the speaker/ microphone or headset connector into the groove of the universal connector. Figure 3.7 shows how to do this for a VP5000. Figure 3.8 shows how to do this for a VP6000.
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Preparation Controls, Display, and Basic Operation EFJohnson Technologies, Inc., does not accept liability in respect of the data stored on your CAUTION microSD memory card, failure to save the data properly, loss of data, and any direct or indirect damages. 1 Remove the battery pack.
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators Figure 3.10 shows the VP5000 controls and indicators, and Table 3.1 contains descriptions of them. Figure 3.11 shows the VP6000 controls and indicators, and Table 3.2 contains descriptions of them. Figure 3.10 Locations of VP5000 Controls and Indicators VP5000/VP6000 Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Controls and Indicators Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Table 3.1 Descriptions of VP5000 Controls and Indicators Number Description Instructions Power Switch / Volume Control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. To switch the transceiver OFF, turn counterclockwise fully. Rotate to adjust the volume level.
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Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Controls and Indicators Table 3.1 Descriptions of VP5000 Controls and Indicators (Continued) Number Description Instructions Programmable (Orange) Key (Emergency) Press to activate its programmable function. Side 1 Key Press to activate its programmable function. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch Press and hold, then speak into the microphone to speak.
Controls and Indicators Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Table 3.1 Descriptions of VP5000 Controls and Indicators (Continued) Number Description Instructions A / B/ C Key (Standard Key Model only) Press to activate its programmable function. Universal Connector Connect the speaker/ microphone here. Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place.
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Controls and Indicators Table 3.2 Descriptions of VP6000 Controls and Indicators Number Description Instructions Power Switch / Volume Control Turn clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. To switch the transceiver OFF, turn counterclockwise fully. Rotate to adjust the volume level.
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Controls and Indicators Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Table 3.2 Descriptions of VP6000 Controls and Indicators (Continued) Number Description Instructions Lever Switch Switch the toggle position to activate its ○ ● programmable function. Switch to Position to turn on the function programmed to it. ABCD Toggle Switch Switch the toggle position to go to the programmed zone if programmed for Custom...
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Controls and Indicators Table 3.2 Descriptions of VP6000 Controls and Indicators (Continued) Number Description Instructions Option Key Use this key to select/accept a selection in a feature. This is a programmable key. Its default function is Menu.
Basic Operations Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Basic Operations This section contains information on the following topics: • Switching Power On/ Off • Adjusting the Volume • Selecting a Zone and Channel • Transmitting • Receiving VP5000/VP6000 Portable Radio Operating Manual 3-15...
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Basic Operations 3.3.1 Switching Power On/ Off Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise to switch the transceiver power OFF. 3.3.2 Adjusting the Volume Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume.
Universal Connector Terminal Descriptions Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Universal Connector Terminal Descriptions Figure 3.12 shows the universal connector terminal pin numbers. Table 3.4 describes the signals at each terminal of the universal connector. Figure 3.12 Universal Connector Terminal Pin Numbers You can use a resin-based cover for the universal connector.
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Antenna Terminal Impedance Antenna Terminal Impedance The antenna terminal impedance is 50 Ω. Display The front display format depends on which features the user has enabled. The following can be programmed: • Time • Date •...
Display Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Figure 3.13 VP5000/VP6000 Front Display Front Display - Viking Night Theme Front Display - Viking Night Theme VP5000: Legacy Keypad Enabled (Soft Buttons Disabled) An option may be programmed to disable the portable LED. If enabled, the radio’s LED will not light for transmit/receive/error code conditions.
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Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Display Table 3.5 Display/Status Icons (Continued) Icon Name Protocols Description SCAN_LIST Conventional/ Indicates the current channel is in the P25/V16 current scan list. ON: Scanning FLASHING: In scan hold time EDIT_MODE Conventional/ Indicates the user has entered a P25/V16 feature requiring user input.
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Display Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Table 3.5 Display/Status Icons (Continued) Icon Name Protocols Description P25_DATA_CHANNEL Conventional/P25 Indicates the radio is on a data _GRANT channel. P25_REGISTERED_WIT Conventional/P25 Indicates that the radio is registered H_DRS with the Data Registration Server SITE_LOCKED P25/V16 Indicates the radio is locked to a site.
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Display Table 3.6 Status Bar Symbols and Text Icon Name Protocols Description [text] TIME Conventional/ Current time P25/V16 [text] DATE Conventional/ Current Date P25/V16 SIGNAL_STRENGTH_0 Conventional/ Indicates the received signal strength P25/V16 is between 0 and the Acceptable threshold.
Display Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Table 3.6 Status Bar Symbols and Text (Continued) Icon Name Protocols Description VOLUME Conventional/ Indicates the volume of the radio P25/V16 [text] ZONE Conventional/ Indicates the zone of the radio P25/V16 [text] CHANNEL Conventional/ Indicates the channel of the radio P25/V16 [text]...
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Display Table 3.7 RSSI Threshold Indicators RSSI Range Portable Icon Out of Range > Fair Fair > Good Good > Excellent > Excellent For conventional channels, the signal strength indicator only appears during active receive. After the signal drops, the icon disappears, instead of being displayed indefinitely.
Accessories Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Accessories Table 3.8 lists accessories that can be used with the VP5000/VP6000. Table 3.8 VP5000/VP6000 Accessories Accessory KENWOOD Configured in Type Model Number Description Armada as This Aid Vest Datasoft/Select Engineering (Requires Firmware Version 8.26.x or later)
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Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Accessories Table 3.8 VP5000/VP6000 Accessories (Continued) Accessory KENWOOD Configured in Type Model Number Description Armada as This Headset, Interspiro SpiroCom Bluetooth (Requires Firmware Version 8.22.x or later) MSA G1 SCBA (Requires Firmware Version 8.22.x or later)
Signaling Tones Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Table 3.8 VP5000/VP6000 Accessories (Continued) Accessory KENWOOD Configured in Type Model Number Description Armada as This Speaker KMC-70 3-button microphone KMC-70/72 Microphone KMC-72 2-button microphone (Require Radio Firmware Version 8.26.x or later, programmed by Armada 1.26.x and later)
Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Signaling Tones Table 3.9 Tones for the VP5000/VP6000 Radios (Continued) Message Name Usage Description Audible Description Callback Notifies a user waiting in a busy state that 1500 Hz for 50 ms, 0 Hz for 50 ms, their call has started.
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Signaling Tones Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Table 3.9 Tones for the VP5000/VP6000 Radios (Continued) Message Name Usage Description Audible Description Key Fail PTT Indicates denied PTT due to a key failure. 1000 Hz for 125 ms, 0 Hz for 75 ms (repeats forever) Keypress Played after a keypress.
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Controls, Display, and Basic Operation Signaling Tones Table 3.9 Tones for the VP5000/VP6000 Radios (Continued) Message Name Usage Description Audible Description System Retry P25, V16 Trunking: Warns the user that 300 Hz for 100 ms (played forever) retries are happening after the second retry if the user is still holding down the PTT.
When troubleshooting with the assistance of KENWOOD technical support or engineering personnel, gathering debug trace information for their review might be helpful. Viking Trace Lite is a software tool that can be provided by KENWOOD technical support or engineering personnel to assist with troubleshooting. However, in some cases Viking Trace Lite is not immediately available.
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Radio-Wide Features Section4 This section contains information on the following topics: • Viewing Radio Information • Option Keys / Buttons • Feature Enable / Disable • Menu Mode • Function Recall • Time-Out Timer • Home Channel Select • Zone Edit •...
Radio-Wide Features Viewing Radio Information • Text Messaging Viewing Radio Information The VP5000/VP6000 portable radio has a function button for “Radio Info”. When this button is pressed, the following information items get displayed. As the user cycles through these items, they scroll across the display. The user can pause and/or move text back and forth using the 4-Way D-Pad (Table 3.1 Table...
Option Keys / Buttons Radio-Wide Features Option Keys / Buttons Most of the keys/buttons on this radio are programmable as follows. Refer to Table 4.1, Table 3.1, and Figure 3.10: • On the side panel, the button above and 2 buttons below the PTT switch •...
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Radio-Wide Features Option Keys / Buttons Table 4.1 Programmable Option Button and Menu Mode Functions (Continued) X = Available in Mode: Menu Soft Project 25 Single Multi Display Button Function Conventional Trunking Site Site Defaults Alias Channel Down Channel CH DN Down Channel Rx OST Channel Rx...
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Option Keys / Buttons Radio-Wide Features Table 4.1 Programmable Option Button and Menu Mode Functions (Continued) X = Available in Mode: Menu Soft Project 25 Single Multi Display Button Function Conventional Trunking Site Site Defaults Alias Home 3 Home 3 HOME3 Home 4 Home 4...
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Radio-Wide Features Option Keys / Buttons Table 4.1 Programmable Option Button and Menu Mode Functions (Continued) X = Available in Mode: Menu Soft Project 25 Single Multi Display Button Function Conventional Trunking Site Site Defaults Alias Scan List Select Scan Select SCSEL Single Tone Encoder Single Tone...
Feature Enable / Disable Radio-Wide Features Table 4.1 Programmable Option Button and Menu Mode Functions (Continued) X = Available in Mode: Menu Soft Project 25 Single Multi Display Button Function Conventional Trunking Site Site Defaults Alias Unprogrammed Note The button is not used.) Voice Announcements Announceme...
Radio-Wide Features Menu Mode Table 4.2 Features That Can Be Enabled using the Function Button (Continued) Function Conventional P25 Trunking Viking16 Repeater Talk Around Scan Selective Squelch (ON) / Normal Squelch (OFF) Site Lock Surveillance Mode Automatic Volume Control (AVC) Zone Lock 1.
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Menu Mode Radio-Wide Features When the menu mode is used, the (Clear) and (Menu) buttons become dedicated menu mode control switches (Figure 4.1). The (Clear) button is Back/ Clear, and the (Menu) button is Menu Select/Enter. If the menu mode is disabled, these buttons can be programmed for other functions.
Radio-Wide Features Function Recall Function Recall A function recall button or menu item can be programmed so that if the user presses this button or activates its menu item, the radio enters Function Recall mode, and the display flashes “Recall On”. Pressing any button displays the function assigned to that button for a specified period.
Home Channel Select Radio-Wide Features Home Channel Select If the Home option button is programmed, pressing it selects the programmed Home channel. This provides a quick way of returning to a frequently used channel. Pressing and holding this button until a tone sounds makes the currently selected channel the new Home.
Radio-Wide Features Zone Edit • Zone Edit mode can be entered by pressing a button or through the menu. • A momentary button press performs channel copy. • A press-and-hold performs channel delete. To copy a channel: 1 Navigate to the desired channel and select “Channel Copy” or momentarily press Zone Edit button.
Power Output Select Radio-Wide Features Power Output Select Each conventional channel, P25 Trunked, and Viking16 system can be programmed for high, low, or switchable power. If the High/Low Power option button or menu parameter is programmed and selectable power is programmed on the current channel or system, high and low transmitter power can be selected.
Radio-Wide Features Surveillance Mode 4.11 Surveillance Mode Surveillance mode is a programmable option that can be used to totally disable the backlight, all alert tones, and front panel LED indicator in all operating modes. The radio can be fixed in this mode by programming or it can be turned on and off by the user if the Surveillance Mode option button or menu parameter is programmed.
Scanning Radio-Wide Features 4.12.1 Priority Scanning Priority scanning (also referred to as standard scan) monitors only channels that are the same type as that currently selected. For example, if a conventional channel is selected, only conventional channels are scanned and likewise for Project 25 Trunked and Viking16 channels.
Radio-Wide Features Scanning • To turn radio wide scanning off, press the Radio Wide Scan option button again or select “Off” in the menu. Scanning is disabled when “RW Scan Off” is briefly displayed and the icon is no longer indicated. Note If your radio gets programmed by Armada Version 1.18.x or later, your Armada administrator can prevent you from accidentally turning off radio wide scanning.
Scanning Radio-Wide Features Note The selected channel and also priority channels cannot be deleted from the scan list. Note If your radio uses Firmware Version 8.30.x or later, programmed by Armada 1.30.x and later, Radio Wide Scan Nuisance Delete is available. If your radio uses Firmware Version 8.32.x or later, programmed by Armada 1.32.x and later, Force Auto Scan Nuisance Delete is available.
Radio-Wide Features Scanning 4.12.5.1 Group / Priority Scan Lists A scan list is the channels that are scanned when scanning is enabled. With all operating modes, as many priority scan lists as are required can usually be programmed (up to 255). The only limitation is the available memory. Each scan list can include up to 255 channels/talkgroups.
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Scanning Radio-Wide Features The scan list is user selectable by the SCAN option switch. The scan list can also be temporarily changed if the Scan List Select option switch is programmed or by pressing/holding the scan button. Refer to Section 5.11.1 for more information.
Radio-Wide Features Scanning Note Priority channels can be modified if your radio’s programming allows it. 5 If the selected channel is in the scan list (scanned), the icon is displayed. To change the status of the displayed channel, press the Left or Right button. Then, press (Menu) to save the changes to the scan list If the selected scan list is programmed with fixed priority channels, the next press of...
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Scanning Radio-Wide Features 4.12.5.2.1 Determining Channels in Radio Wide Scan List The channels in radio wide scan lists are determined by selecting the scan list edit mode (see “Editing Radio Wide Scan List” which follows). When the displayed channel is in the radio wide scan list (scanned normally), the icon is displayed.
“Location Server”). The Tier 2 Location Services Standard defines a protocol between the LSHS and the radios. The protocol is called the Location Request/Response Protocol (LRRP). KENWOOD radios with software supporting Location Services, support the LRRP protocol. The system must support IP data and can be P25 Digital Conventional and/or P25 Trunking.
Location Services Radio-Wide Features Table 4.4 Supported LRRP Messages (Continued) Message Description Send Type Triggered-Location- Sent from the radio to the LSHS when an LSHS Armada Report requested trigger happens. Configured Triggered-Location- Sent from the LSHS to the radio to tell it to stop Stop-Request doing a previously specified trigger.
Radio-Wide Features Location Services Table 4.5 Supported Triggers (Continued) Trigger Description One Shot Emergency This trigger happens once when the user puts the radio into emergency. One Shot Status This trigger happens after a Status Message gets sent. Refer to Section 4.17.4.
Location Services Radio-Wide Features The Armada administrator can configure the radio to register with the LSHS. This section contains information on the following topics: • Register Procedure • Re-Register Procedure • De-Register Procedure 4.13.1.1 Register Procedure Whenever the radio enters either a conventional digital or P25 trunking system with data registration enabled, location services enabled, and location services registration enabled, the tier 2 location services registration process will begin.
Radio-Wide Features Global Positioning System (GPS) 4.14 Global Positioning System (GPS) If this feature is enabled, GPS data can be viewed using P25 Trunked, Conventional, and Viking16 Systems. GPS data can be received from satellites. This is possible with the radio's embedded GPS, Internal GPS feature enabled, and Internal GPS programmed as the GPS data source.
Global Positioning System (GPS) Radio-Wide Features 5 To exit GPS viewing, press the assigned Display GPS button or press the (Clear) button. 4.14.2 Sending GPS Data GPS data can be sent to a properly configured repeater (digital conventional and digital P25 trunking only).
Radio-Wide Features Radio Service • When using the GPS: Frequency interference in the GPS receiving frequency range may prevent the GPS receiver from operating normally. If the GPS receiver positions during transmission: - The GPS receiver may be unable to position if the transmit spurious emission of the radio interferes within the GPS receive frequency range.
Fire Ground Mode Radio-Wide Features 4.16 Fire Ground Mode The Fire Ground Mode allows any radio optioned for Fire Ground Commander Mode to operate in Fire Commander Mode, and any subscriber optioned for Fire Ground First Responder mode to run in Fire Responder Mode. A radio can be programmed for both modes;...
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Radio-Wide Features Fire Ground Mode Out of Range - When programmed, the Fire Commander will send out a beacon at the programmed beacon time interval. If the Fire Responder does not receive a carrier event, with an RSSI above the OOR threshold, within its programmed OOR Inactivity Duration time, it will go OOR to notify the user they are no longer in receiving range of the Fire Commander radio.
Over the Air Programming Radio-Wide Features Any radio can program a Fire Evac Alert button; however, only subscribers that are optioned for Fire Ground Commander, and currently in Fire Commander Mode, can issue a Fire Evac Alert. A press and hold is required for activation. If an Evacuation Alert message is received by the Fire Responder radio, the subscriber will flash “Evac Alert”...
Radio-Wide Features Over the Air Programming This feature can make management of radios simpler because radios do not have to be brought to a centralized point to be reconfigured. Instead the radio can be reconfigured while it is in the field. 4.17.1 Radio Set Up The current profile in the radio controls how an OTAP download is handled.
Radio Security Radio-Wide Features 4.18 Radio Security Enhanced security (Radio Security) gives radio administrators greater control over the content of their VP5000/VP6000 radios. A radio holds a security policy and Armada administers and configures this policy. Security policies hold a set of rules that control certain actions related to a radio, such as requiring a download password or only allowing enhanced system keys (ESKs) for trunking systems.
Radio-Wide Features Emergency Alarm Receive Indicator 4.20 Emergency Alarm Receive Indicator The Emergency Alarm Rx feature allows a user to receive an Emergency Alarm display and/or alert on their radio when another radio on the same system sends out an Emergency.
Speaker Microphone Disconnect Alarm Radio-Wide Features 4.22 Speaker Microphone Disconnect Alarm If programmed, an alarm will notify users if their speaker microphone becomes disconnected from their VP5000/VP6000 radios. The entire alarm will play even if the microphone regains connection to alert the user that there was an intermittent connection.
Radio-Wide Features Radio Authentication 4.26 Radio Authentication Each radio has an individual authentication key that is shared with the system. Therefore the system will have a key configured for every radio that can access that system. A radio can have multiple authentication keys: One for each system that it has configured.
Man Down Detection and Alerting Radio-Wide Features • Busy Indication • Deny Indication • Emergency Notification • Out-of-Range Notification • Signal Strength Indicator • Unique Unit ID • Conventional Channel Support • Viking16 Support • TDMA Support for P25 Trunking •...
Radio-Wide Features Bluetooth 4.29 Bluetooth VP5000/VP6000 radios include a Bluetooth option that is compatible with a set of wireless speakers/headphones, microphones, and PTT devices. Bluetooth can be turned on or off by pressing the Bluetooth soft button (Figure 4.2) or by selecting the Bluetooth menu On/Off option (Figure 4.3).
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Bluetooth Radio-Wide Features A list of paired devices can be viewed by accessing the Paired Devices menu option (Figure 4.5). Paired devices can be unpaired and connected or disconnected, depending on current connection status. Figure 4.5 Paired Devices Menu Option To scan for available Bluetooth devices, select the Scan menu option (Figure 4.6).
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Radio-Wide Features Bluetooth The Discoverable Timeout menu option allows users to choose how long their radio will remain discoverable (Figure 4.9). Figure 4.9 Discoverable Timeout Menu Option The Recv Audio menu option (Figure 4.10) allows users to toggle the Recv Audio setting.
Audio Recording Radio-Wide Features Use the Info menu option (Figure 4.12) to see information about your radio. Figure 4.12 Info Menu Option Bluetooth protocol supports automatic reconnecting of previously paired devices. Paired and connected devices will disconnect from the radio when they are turned off and then reconnect when they are powered back on.
Radio-Wide Features Instant Recording Replay 4.31 Instant Recording Replay Instant Recording Replay (IRR) is a feature that allows the radio user to playback recent audio. Although this feature uses the same internal mechanism as Audio Recording to save audio for future playback, IRR is optioned and enabled separately from Audio Recording, and so Audio Recording does not need to be optioned or enabled for IRR to function.
Text Messaging Radio-Wide Features 4.32 Text Messaging Text messaging on VP5000/VP6000 radios provides a simple and clear method to share textual information in the field. The implementation is made up of four components (Figure 4.13): • Text Messaging Server (TMS) •...
Radio-Wide Features Text Messaging This section contains information on the following topics: • Text Message Menu System • Restrictions • Receive Behavior • Buttons 4.32.1 Text Message Menu System Text messages are organized in a way that is similar to the way a mobile phone manages messages.
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Text Messaging Radio-Wide Features Figure 4.14 VP5000/VP6000 Text Messaging Menu VP5000/VP6000 Portable Radio Operating Manual 4-45...
Radio-Wide Features Text Messaging This section contains information on the following topics: • Inbox • Options for All Messages • Receiver Selection • Quick Text • Compose • Conversation • Conversation Options • Conventional Systems 4.32.1.1 Inbox The Inbox is the landing page for text messaging in the VP5000/VP6000 (Figure 4.15).A list of all conversations is displayed using the recipient’s alias (if available) or unit ID.
Text Messaging Radio-Wide Features 4.32.1.2 Options for All Messages The “Options” menu for all messages has all the general text message actions that may be taken. These include: • Quick Text • Compose • Delete • Drafts Note For options related to a single conversation (Conversation Options), refer to Section 4.32.1.7.
Radio-Wide Features Text Messaging Choosing “Compose” or “Quick Text” takes you to the Receiver Selection menu. Choosing “Delete” takes you to a confirmation allowing you to confirm or back out of the delete action (Figure 4.18), Figure 4.18 Text Messaging Delete Confirmation After you make a choice, the Inbox appears again.
Text Messaging Radio-Wide Features Radios listed in the system’s Call List can be chosen on the List Entry menu (Figure 4.21). To enter List Entry, the Recipient Usage must be set to List Only or Unlimited. Figure 4.21 Text Messaging List Entry Menu The radio user can enter Unit IDs manually on the Direct Entry menu (Figure 4.22).
Radio-Wide Features Text Messaging Long text messages will scroll. The quick text can be modified by pressing Enter (Figure 4.24). The radio must have a keypad to be able to modify the quick text. Figure 4.24 Modifying Quick Text Pressing the SEND soft button sends the quick text immediately and takes you back to normal operation.
Text Messaging Radio-Wide Features The nav left and right buttons– moves the cursor left and right Pressing the “SEND” soft button (F4 on mobile) sends the text immediately and take the user back to normal operation. Pressing Emergency, pressing PTT, or pressing the back button saves the current text message to the text draft.
Radio-Wide Features Text Messaging 4.32.1.7 Conversation Options The Conversation Options menu mirrors the general options by applying them to the selected conversation (Figure 4.27). These options include: • Quick Text • Compose Figure 4.27 Text Messaging Conversation Options Menu Quick Text and Compose take the user to the Quick Text and Compose menus respectively.
Text Messaging Radio-Wide Features 4.32.2.2 Conventional Systems Conventional text messages do not have a WACN and System ID and are stored in the same place. That means they cannot be filtered by system as P25 trunking does. Conventional text messaging requires Text Message Server Version 1.12.x or later text message server.
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E C T I O N Conventional Mode Features Section5 The following information describes the features unique to analog and digital (Project 25) conventional operation. Note Please note that the features and operations may vary depending on the model of your VP5000/VP6000 radio.
Conventional Mode Features Monitoring Before Transmitting Monitoring Before Transmitting With conventional operation, you may need to manually monitor the channel before transmitting to make sure that it is not being used by someone else. If you transmit while someone else is using the channel, you will disrupt their conversation. With P25 Trunked and Viking16 operation, monitoring is performed automatically.
Busy Channel Lockout Conventional Mode Features disables the protocol-signaling events that the Busy Channel Lockout option Tone/ NAC/Status depend on, but not carrier events.) • Scanning temporarily halts. The Monitor Mode operates as follows: 1 To monitor the transmit frequency for activity before transmitting, briefly press the Monitor option button or select the Monitor menu “Tx Channel”...
Conventional Mode Features Call Guard Squelch The Call Guard squelch feature eliminates distracting messages intended for others using the channel. This is done by using a subaudible tone or digital code to control the squelch. This tone or code is unique to a user or a group on that channel. This tone or code is transmitted with the voice signal but is not heard because it is in the subaudible range and is attenuated by a filter.
Call Guard Squelch Conventional Mode Features 5.4.3 Digital Call Guard Squelch Digitally Coded Squelch (DCS) uses digital data instead of subaudible tones to control the squelch. When the push-to-talk switch is released, a turn-off code is transmitted which eliminates the squelch tail similar to the reverse burst. 5.4.4 Call Guard Disable A programmed option lets the radio disregard any CTCSS/DCS or NAC/Talkgroup...
Conventional Mode Features Call Guard Squelch display the Armada programmed default, not the user setting. Additionally, the Default option is not displayed in the list. Changing the value in this menu modifies the Armada programmed default and change the user’s setting to this new default. The new default value gets remembered on reboot and gets read in by Armada when copying from the radio’s codeplug.
Channel- and Direction-Specific Operator Selectable Tones Conventional Mode Features administrator did not configure CTCSS/DCS for your selected code, then “CSQ” displays instead of a code number. 2 To select the displayed code and return to the normal display, press the (Menu) button.
Conventional Mode Features Penalty Timer For clarity, several functions and parameters were renamed in Firmware 8.26.x/Armada 1.26.x as compared with previous versions (Table 5.1). Each of these functions/ parameters works as they did before.: Table 5.1 OST/IST-Related Renamed Functions Armada Window Name before Firmware 8.26.x/ Name for Firmware 8.26.x/ Armada 1.26.x...
Repeater Talkaround Conventional Mode Features Repeater Talkaround Normally, all transmissions go through a repeater which usually increases range. However, there may be times when a user is out of range of the repeater and therefore unable to talk to anyone even though the user being called is only a short distance away.
Conventional Mode Features Emergency Alarm and Call 5.10 Emergency Alarm and Call Emergency Alarms and Calls are separate functions that can be individually enabled or disabled on each analog and P25 conventional system. The Emergency option button or menu parameter is required for these functions. Emergency Alarms and Calls are transmitted on the global (radio wide) emergency zone/channel if one is programmed.
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Emergency Alarm and Call Conventional Mode Features 3 (MDC1200 only) When the emergency alarm is acknowledged by the dispatcher, “Ack Rcvd” is briefly displayed and the emergency acknowledge tone (two beeps) sounds. This alert tone can be disabled if desired, and does not occur if Silent operation is programmed.
Conventional Mode Features Emergency Alarm and Call 5.10.2 Emergency Call Alert This feature notifies a user when an emergency call is being made on their selected P25 Conventional Talkgroup. If an emergency call is received by the radio on the selected channel, the emergency alarm ACK tone will sound (five consecutive tones), and the “Emerg Rcvd”...
Conventional Mode Scanning Conventional Mode Features until PTT is asserted by the user (if configured), or until the user takes the radio out of emergency mode. If this feature or emergency calls are not enabled by programming, automatic transmitting does not occur. This feature is initiated only on the first press of the Emergency button.
Conventional Mode Features Conventional Mode Scanning 5.11.1 Selecting a Scan List Conventional systems are programmed with a default scan list that is normally selected by all channels in that system. The default scan list (which is to be used by all conventional channels), can be temporarily changed by using the SCAN option switch or menu parameters.
Conventional Mode Scanning Conventional Mode Features The data gets queued on the following conditions: • When data needs to be transmitted and a voice call is active, the data gets queued until the call ends (including scan hold time). When the call ends, the radio transmits any queued data and resumes scan.
Conventional Mode Features Standard Conventional Calls The priority channel sampling frequency is determined by the programmed Priority Lookback Time A (see description which follows). For example, if 2.0 seconds is programmed, the priority channel is sampled every 2.0 seconds when listening to a message on a non-priority channel.
ANI Signaling Options Conventional Mode Features 5.12.1 Placing a Standard Conventional Call 1 Turn power on and set the volume as described in Section 3.3.1 Section 3.3.2. Select the channel programmed for the radio you want to call as described in Section 3.3.3.
Conventional Mode Features ANI Signaling Options 5.13.1 DTMF / ANI Signaling Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones can be generated for Automatic Number Identification (ANI) and other purposes on conventional analog channels. One of the following options may be enabled on each channel: Pre-Tx ANI - A programmed ANI sequence is automatically sent each time the PTT switch is pressed.
ANI Signaling Options Conventional Mode Features disables inhibits and the radio receives an inhibit request, the message BLOCKED RADIO INHIBIT appears on the radio. • Call Alert – Alerts the user to call the dispatcher • Radio Check – Verify that the unit is within the operating area MDC Mute - When the feature is enabled, the radio mutes the speaker upon receiving the MDC tone.
Conventional Mode Features ANI Signaling Options 5.13.5 GE Star GE Star signaling is implemented for transmit functionality. Two programming modes are available: Standard format (normal ANI for pre- and post- ANI and RTT and emergency). NYSP format (emergency) 5.13.6 Two Tone Encoding The Two Tone Encoder operates the same as the Single Tone Encoder except that it sends two tones back-to-back.
Project 25 Mode Features Conventional Mode Features Two tone decode is available on digital mixed mode channels. However, the two tone encoder is disabled unless the transmit type is set to analog. An option is now available to enable side tones. When the two tone encoder is activated the radio plays the tones on the speaker.
Conventional Mode Features Project 25 Mode Features 5.14.2 Talkgroup ID Each Project 25 channel is programmed with a talkgroup ID that determines which group of radios will receive the call. A call is received on a channel if a selected or scanned channel is programmed with that ID and the correct NAC is detected (see following).
Project 25 Mode Features Conventional Mode Features If the user is in a fringe area or is entering an area that has poor coverage such as a building and wishes to disable the tone, an Out-of-Range Indication Tone feature can be programmed to the menu or to a button.
Conventional Mode Features Project 25 Mode Features On Rx Options: PTT ID- The unit ID of the radio placing the call is displayed. P25 Talkgroup - The alias of the talkgroup on which the call is being received is displayed. User Group ID - If the group ID of the call being received is included in a programmed User Group ID list, the alias programmed in that list for that group is displayed.
Project 25 Mode Features Conventional Mode Features 5.14.7 Talkgroup Scan This feature allows users to scan for a list of talkgroups on a single P25 Conventional frequency. When a call is received on the frequency, the radio searches the scan list for a talkgroup that matches the received talkgroup, and opens audio if a match is found.
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Conventional Mode Features Project 25 Mode Features - The menu will display “Lock” and “Unlock” options. The current state will be marked with a square indicator. 3 Talkgroup Select If Talkgroup Lock is enabled, the Talkgroup Select feature will have the following new functionality: - If a Talkgroup is entered through Direct Entry and the Talkgroup resides in the talkgroup list of the radio profile, the radio will store the Talkgroup as the Lock...
Project 25 Mode Features Conventional Mode Features If emergency is declared while the talkgroup is locked, the radio will use the Emergency Talkgroup first if it is defined. If no emergency Talkgroup is defined it will use the Lock Talkgroup. 5.14.8 P25 Unit Calls Unit Calls (also called Individual Calls) can be placed to a specific radio on a Project 25 channel if the Unit Call option button or menu parameter is programmed.
Conventional Mode Features Project 25 Mode Features • Disabled. • Answer-only capability. • List only - Telephone numbers can be selected from a programmed list only (direct entry using the keypad is not allowed). • Unlimited - Telephone numbers can be selected from a list and also dialed directly using the keypad.
Project 25 Mode Features Conventional Mode Features 1 Select the conventional channel that is programmed to select the desired access and de-access codes. 2 Press and hold the Phone option button until a tone sounds or select the Phone > Enter Num menu parameter.
Conventional Mode Features Project 25 Mode Features To answer a page: 1 When a page is received, five beeps sound and “Page Receive” is displayed. The ID of the radio paging you is stored as the last ID received. 2 To clear or ignore the page, press any option button. If the PTT switch is pressed, a group call is placed on the selected channel.
Project 25 Mode Features Conventional Mode Features 5.14.12 Messaging The messaging feature allows programmed messages to be sent to a dispatcher on P25 channels. Up to 255 messages can be programmed, and they are identified by an alias. If a Message option button or menu parameter is programmed, messages are sent as follows: 1 Momentarily press the Message option button or select that menu parameter.
Conventional Mode Features Project 25 Mode Features 5.14.14 P25 Packet Data P25 packet data transmission capability is available with VP5000/VP6000 radios. A P25 Packet Data option button (if programmed) or menu parameter can be used to toggle the data mode on and off. See Section 9 for details.
Project 25 Mode Features Conventional Mode Features If enabled, the LED on the radio will blink orange and green after decoding a valid two tone code and a carrier is present. Once the carrier is no longer detected, the LED will blink orange for a length of time corresponding to the Auto-Reset Timer.
Conventional Mode Features Keypad Programming 5.15 Keypad Programming Keypad programming can be enabled only if it has been enabled at the factory and a conventional mode option button or menu parameter is programmed for the Keypad Programming function. The keypad programming mode is indicated by “Change Zone” in the display.
Keypad Programming Conventional Mode Features 5.15.1 Menu Description A menu system is used to select parameters in the keypad programming mode. Figure is a flowchart showing the keypad programming mode menu structure. When the keypad programming mode is selected by the Keypad Programming option button or menu parameter, the first menu parameter “Change Zone”...
Conventional Mode Features Keypad Programming 5.15.3 Zone Change Parameter The “Change Zone” menu parameter selects the zone containing the conventional channel to be reprogrammed. It does not change the zone selected for normal operation. Press the (Menu) button to select the “Change Zone” parameter and then scroll through the programmed zones by pressing the Up/Down buttons.
Keypad Programming Conventional Mode Features Conv Timer - Selects the conversation timer. Press the Up/Down buttons to increment/decrement the timer in 30-second increments from 0 to 450 or disable it by selecting 0 seconds. When the desired value is displayed, store it by pressing the (Menu) button.
Conventional Mode Features Keypad Programming TG ID (P25 Only) - Selects the talkgroup for the selected channel. Press (Menu) to display the current talkgroup ID and then press (Menu) again to enter a different ID from 0 to 65,535. This number must be entered directly using the DTMF keypad (Full Key Model Only).
Fire Ground Mode Conventional Mode Features 5.16 Fire Ground Mode Fire Ground Mode allows any radio optioned for Fire Ground Commander Mode to operate in Fire Commander Mode, and any subscriber optioned for Fire Ground First Responder mode to run in Fire Responder Mode. A radio can be programmed for both modes;...
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Conventional Mode Features Fire Ground Mode Out of Range - When programmed, the Fire Commander will send out a beacon at the programmed beacon time interval. If the Fire Responder does not receive a carrier event, with an RSSI above the OOR threshold, within its programmed OOR Inactivity Duration time, it will go OOR to notify the user they are no longer in receiving range of the Fire Commander radio.
Request to Talk Conventional Mode Features Any radio can program an Evac Alert button; however, only subscribers that are optioned for Fire Ground Commander, and currently in Fire Commander Mode, can issue an Evac Alert. A press and hold is required for activation. If an Evacuation Alert message is received by the Fire Responder radio, the subscriber will flash “Evac Alert”...
Conventional Mode Features Conventional RSSI Display 5.18 Conventional RSSI Display A conventional RSSI Display function is available for radios using Firmware Version 8.34.x or later. When enabled, the radio continuously displays the Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) [in dBm] during calls. Because this is primarily a test feature, the RSSI display overrides other display information, such as PTT ID or other display options.
E C T I O N P25 / Viking16 Features Section6 The following information describes the features unique to P25 Trunked, and Viking16 operating modes. Refer to Section 4 for information on features common to all operating modes. Note Please note that the features and operations may vary depending on the model of your VP5000/VP6000 radio.
P25 / Viking16 Features Analog and Digital Operation Analog and Digital Operation Either analog or digital operation can be selected for communication on V16 Multi Site traffic channels. Operation for each talkgroup is based on system programming. Digital operation is an optional feature. Viking16 can be either analog or digital operation, P25 Trunked operation is digital.
Unit Calls P25 / Viking16 Features - If your unit ID is denied, the radio will not affiliate and is denied system access. The Unit ID is not programmed on the system. - If the secure mode is selected by the Secure/Clear option button or menu parameter and an attempt is made to transmit on a channel strapped as clear, “Clear Only”...
P25 / Viking16 Features Unit Calls The Unit Call option button is required to place these calls, and either that key or the Call Response option button is required to receive them. Unit calls are programmed to operate in one of the following modes: •...
Unit Calls P25 / Viking16 Features - If the called radio does not answer, a continuous tone sounds and “No Answer” is displayed. - If the called radio is not on the air, a continuous tone sounds instead of the ringing tone and “Deny”...
P25 / Viking16 Features Unit Calls Events that then may occur are as follows: - The called party answers the call. - The called party does not answer. Press the (Clear) button to end the call. - If the selected radio ID is not valid, “Invalid ID” is displayed and an alert tone sounds.
Telephone Calls P25 / Viking16 Features Telephone Calls The telephone call feature allows telephone calls to be placed and received over the public telephone system using your radio. For P25 Trunked/Conventional/Viking16 Telephone Calls, the Land Mobile Radio System must be connected to a telephone system.
P25 / Viking16 Features Telephone Calls 3 Press and release the PTT switch and “Dialing” is displayed. Or you can also dial a number after the connection is made, enter the number using the keypad then press and release the PTT to send the digits. Events that may occur are as follows: - If the access is successful, a dial tone sounds and the dialed number is displayed and sent.
Call Alert P25 / Viking16 Features Call Alert The Call Alert™ feature allows pages to be sent and received. 6.5.1 Answering a Page To answer a page: 1 When a page is received, five beeps sound and “Page Receive” is displayed. The ID of the radio paging you is stored as the last ID received.
P25 / Viking16 Features Messaging 6.5.2 Initiating a Page To initiate a page: 1 With a P25 Trunked or Viking16 channel selected, momentarily press the Call Alert option button or select that menu parameter. The alias of the last ID called is displayed.
Sending Status Conditions P25 / Viking16 Features 6.6.1 P25 Messaging There is a two menu design with this feature which allows the user to select a Unit ID and then a Message. To exit the menu, the Message button on the radio or the back button can be pressed.
P25 / Viking16 Features Emergency Alarm and Call 1 Momentarily press the Status option button or select that menu parameter. Select either the RCM Address for the dispatcher or a Unit ID from the call list. If attempting to send a status to a Unit not in a call list, press and Hold the Status button for direct entry of the Unit ID.
Emergency Alarm and Call P25 / Viking16 Features 6.8.1 Emergency Alarms An emergency alarm is a special transmission that alerts a dispatcher of an emergency situation. It is sent automatically by pressing the Emergency option button or selecting the Emergency menu parameter. The system to which the emergency channel is linked must have Emergency Alarms enabled.
P25 / Viking16 Features Emergency Alarm and Call 6.8.3 Emergency Calls An emergency call urgently requests access to a voice channel (an emergency tone usually does not sound at the console unless the call is combined with an Emergency Alarm). An emergency call is placed by pressing the PTT switch after pressing the Emergency option button or selecting the Emergency menu parameter.
Failsoft Operation P25 / Viking16 Features 4 All group calls which follow are then emergency calls (unit, telephone, and call alert calls are not allowed). If the channel is changed, the call is made on the emergency talkgroup programmed for the new channel. If the Surveillance Mode is enabled (Section 4.11), the radio will behave in accordance to the individual surveillance mode options.
P25 / Viking16 Features P25 Trunked / Viking16 Scanning Features 6.10 P25 Trunked / Viking16 Scanning Features Scanning on P25 Trunked and Viking16 systems is called Priority Monitor Scan. The following are unique features of this type of scanning. For general scanning information applicable to all operating modes, refer to Section 4.12 Section...
Dynamic Regrouping P25 / Viking16 Features 6.10.1 Priority Talkgroup Sampling The VP5000/VP6000 portable radio supports Dual Priority talkgroups in P25 Trunking and conventional formats. One talkgroup in the scan list can be designated a priority talkgroup by programming or it can be the selected talkgroup. When scanning, messages on a non-priority talkgroup are interrupted by messages on the priority talkgroup.
P25 / Viking16 Features P25 Radio Unit Monitor Dynamic regrouping operates as follows: 1 When this command is received, a 765 Hz tone sounds every 25 ms for 300 ms and the radio automatically changes to the regrouping channel. “Dyn Regrp” is displayed.
P25 Trunking and V16 Multi Site Unique Features P25 / Viking16 Features 6.13 P25 Trunking and V16 Multi Site Unique Features P25 Trunked and V16 Multi Site modes can provide access to single or multi-site systems. The P25 Trunked mode can provide access to a single trunked site or roaming between several trunked sites.
P25 / Viking16 Features P25 Trunking and V16 Multi Site Unique Features P25 trunked and V16 Multi Site systems can be programmed for “Disable Site Trunking Operation”. The radio is then not allowed to start or operate on a site trunking site. If a site goes into site trunking, the radio leaves that site’s control channel and attempts to find another valid wide area site.
P25 Trunking and V16 Multi Site Unique Features P25 / Viking16 Features 1 Press the Auto Site Search option button (or select the menu parameter) to display the current site number and RSSI level of the current site. 2 Press and hold the Auto Site Search option button (or use the menu) to move from the current site and scroll through the “Best Sites”...
P25 / Viking16 Features P25 Trunking and V16 Multi Site Unique Features With this option enabled on a talkgroup, as the talkgroup affiliates with a site that site is saved if the radio is changed to a new talkgroup. When the radio moves back to the Wide Area Scan talkgroup, it will attempt to affiliate on the saved site before looking for a new site.
Zone Password P25 / Viking16 Features 6.14 Zone Password A zone password can be programmed with the VP5000/VP6000 portable radio. It prevents unauthorized reprogramming of zones by keypad programming. When this password is used, it must be entered before system or channel parameters in that zone can be changed.
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P25 / Viking16 Features Trunking Terms and Definitions Busy Bonk – A tone that sounds on P25 trunking systems when multiple radios attempt to key up at the same time on the same talkgroup. Only one radio occupies the channel at a time. Any other radio attempting to key up receives a busy bonk or bad bonk indicating that the talkgroup is busy.
E C T I O N Messages Section7 The following are definitions of the various error messages that the VP5000/VP6000 radio uses: Aff Failed - This error indicates that a group affiliation attempt has received a FAILED response from the system. The precise reason for a FAILED response is manufacturer dependent.
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Messages Busy Timeout - This error indicates that the radio previously received a busy response from the system and it has not received a channel grant before the busy time-out timer has expired. Chnl Limit - If seen upon startup, this error indicates that the radio has been programmed with more channels than what it is optioned for.
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Messages Invalid Chan - This error indicates that the channel entered by the user in keypad programming is not valid. Invalid ID - This error indicates that the ID entered by the user (for example, for a Unit Call) is not valid. Invalid Key - This error occurs when the user attempts to select an invalid key or transmit is aborted due to an invalid key.
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Messages No List - This error indicates that no list is available for the selected feature. No Message - This error occurs when attempting to activate the Message feature but no messages are programmed. No Priorty - This error occurs when attempting to use the conventional Priority feature on a non-priority scan list.
Messages Zone Fail - If Site Trunking and Display Site Trunking are enabled, this will be displayed if the zone controller goes down. Table 7.1 lists messages that are defined in the radio. Table 7.2 lists messages that are displayed as a quantity of LED blinks. (Table 4.4 lists supported Location Request/ Response Protocol (LRRP) messages.) Contact EFJ Customer Service for more...
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Messages Table 7.2 Viking LED Failure Codes (Continued) Orange Blinks Startup Failure Description HC08 Init Fail The HCO8 was not initialized correctly and cannot be accessed for flash reads and writes, etc. Channel Fail The radio has been programmed with more channels than it is optioned.
E C T I O N Secure Communication Section8 (Encryption) This radio may be equipped to provide secure communication on some or all channels. This feature encrypts the voice so that it can be understood only by someone using a radio equipped with a similar encryption device and encryption codes.
It uses a 128-, 192-, or 256-bit encryption key instead of the 64-bit key used with DES. KENWOOD radios currently do not support the 128 or 192-bit AES encryption keys. KENWOOD radios currently support only 256-bit AES encryption keys. The type of encryption (DES or AES) is determined by the type of encryption key that is loaded.
• Encryption Key Erase • Per-System ESK-Only Setting 8.2.1 Hardware Keys With the AES and DES encryption used by KENWOOD radios (Section 8.1), the same encryption key is used by both the encrypting (sending) and decrypting (receiving) radio. AES encryption keys are generated from a string of 64 hexadecimal characters, and DES keys are generated from a string of 16 hexadecimal characters.
Secure Communication (Encryption) Encryption Keys 8.2.3 Key and Algorithm IDs Each encryption key is programmed with a Key ID (also called Logical ID). This ID plus the algorithm ID (ALGID) is transmitted in the message on digital channels. The radio receiving the message must have a key with the same IDs to decrypt it.
Encryption Keys Secure Communication (Encryption) The SLN mode must be selected when one of the following is used: - Over-The-Air-Rekeying (OTAR) - VK5000 - SMA It can also be used if OTAR is not used. SLN mode is digital encryption, and can also be used with the following: - Motorola KVL-3000 - Motorola KVL-3000 Plus (if optioned for Astro 25)
Secure Communication (Encryption) Encryption Keys 8.2.6 Removing Software Keys on Inhibit If programmed to do so, all software keys get wiped from the radio if it is inhibited by the System Administrator 8.2.7 Encryption Key Select Note This feature is available on P25 trunking and conventional channels. When multiple encryption keys are programmed (see preceding information), the Key Select option button can be programmed to allow selection of another key for the current channel.
Clear / Secure Strapping Secure Communication (Encryption) A master hard key for that system must be present to change this setting. This setting may not be checked if no key has been assigned. If a system is marked ESK only, its system key may not be changed.
Secure Communication (Encryption) Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR) The radio can be programmed to ignore the “Clear” or “Secure” button setting. These preceding indications then do not occur and transmissions always occur in the strapped mode. Note If all channels/talkgroups are strapped clear or secure and no Clear/Secure option button or menu parameter is programmed, this parameter must always be selected (see following).
Radio OTAR Capabilities Secure Communication (Encryption) The actual OTAR rekeying functions are performed by a Key Management Facility (KMF) that sends Key Management Messages (KMM) to the radios. These messages are themselves encrypted using an encryption key. Radios must be OTAR-compatible and programmed for OTAR for this type of rekeying to occur.
Secure Communication (Encryption) Radio OTAR Capabilities 8.5.1 OTAR Option Buttons The following additional option buttons can be programmed with the VP5000/VP6000 portable radio to control OTAR functions. They are also available as menu parameters unless noted otherwise. Change Keyset - Toggles the active keyset between Keyset 1 and Keyset 2. The new active keyset is briefly displayed and then normal operation resumes.
VP6000 portable radio. P25 Trunking Features P25 Trunking supports data service on a P25 Trunking system using a KENWOOD radio and a computer. The radio communicates with the computer over the P25 Mobile Data Peripheral (MDP) Interface, which uses an RS232 hardware interface at 9600 bits/s. The following protocols are supported across the interface: •...
Context activation is initiated from the radio. In a KENWOOD radio, context activation is automatically initiated when the user selects a P25 trunking system with either data registration enabled or OTAR enabled.
E C T I O N Obtaining Technical Support Section10 This section describes how to obtain authorized support and service for the VP5000/VP6000 portable radio, in accordance with your existing support agreement. 10.1 Contacting EFJohnson If EFJohnson technical personnel are not on site, and are needed for assistance, contact the EFJohnson representative for your site.
Obtaining Technical Support Product Warranty The Customer Service Department can be reached as described in Table 10.1. Table 10.1Customer Service Contact Information To get assistance ...Call (800) 328-3911 ...Or send an e-mail message with this... and select this option... to this address Orders and parts orders@efji.com Technical support...
Returns for Repairs Obtaining Technical Support 10.3 Returns for Repairs Before returning equipment for repair, contact the EFJohnson Technologies Customer Service Department at the appropriate number shown in the preceding table. They may be able to suggest a solution to the problem, making return of the equipment unnecessary.
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