Related Manuals for Kenwood VIKING VM6000
Summarization of Contents
RF Energy Exposure Information
Operational Instructions for FCC Occupational Use Requirements
Instructions for FCC occupational RF exposure compliance, including device limitations and usage.
Federal Communications Commission Regulations
Details FCC rules for RF energy exposure limits for portable two-way radios and user awareness.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Explains radio compliance with national and international RF exposure standards and guidelines.
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
Guidelines and instructions for controlling RF exposure to ensure compliance with occupational limits.
RF Exposure Guidelines
Do not remove RF Exposure Label, accompany device with instructions, do not use if requirements are not met.
RF Exposure Operating Instructions
Transmit no more than 50% duty factor, use approved accessories, follow guidelines for RF exposure.
RF Exposure Usage Compatibility
Do not operate in RF sensitive areas like aircraft, hospitals, or areas with flammable atmospheres.
Electromagnetic Interference
Device complies with FCC Part 15; changes not approved may void authority to operate.
Mandatory Safety Instructions
Use manufacturer/dealer supplied antennas, maintain minimum safe distance for VHF, Low Band, and UHF/700/800 MHz.
Antenna Mounting and Installation
Details antenna gain, mounting, vehicle/base station installation, and substitution guidelines for RF safety.
Radio Overview
Radio Capabilities and Features
Details the extensive features and capabilities supported by the VM5000/VM6000/VM7000 radio.
Radio Software and Configuration Programming
Information on updating radio operating software and programming configuration options.
Available Radio Options
Lists optional features controlled by factory programming, including P25, Encryption, OTAR, and more.
Radio Licensing
Explains radio operation on licensed frequencies and the operator's responsibility for obtaining licenses.
Radio Accessories
Lists various accessories available from EFJohnson to add capability and enhance radio operation.
Digital Keypad Microphone
Details the optional accessory microphone with an integral digital keypad for VM5000 radio.
Control Station Unit
Describes the Control Station Unit power supply for powering the VM5000 radio from AC voltage.
Handheld Control Head
Details the optional KCH-21RV Handheld Control Head for VM6000 and VM7000 radios.
Controls and Display
Control Heads
Details the controls and indicators for VM5000, VM6000, and VM7000 radios' front panels.
VM5000 Front Panel Controls
Explains the Power Button, +/- Buttons, Display, Nav buttons, Mic Jack, and TX/RX Indicator.
VM5000 Controls
Details One-Touch Programmable Buttons, Select Button, and Speaker options for VM5000.
VM6000 Front Panel Controls
Describes the VM6000's VCH panel, On-Off/Volume, Display, Multi-Function Indicator, and Select Switch.
VM6000 Controls
Details microphone connection, programmable buttons, and the four-way navigation pad for VM6000.
VM7000 Front Panel Controls
Explains VM7000 controls: On/Off, LCD, Navigation Pad, Programmable Buttons, and Indicators.
VM5000/VM6000/VM7000 Display
Details LCD display capabilities, information shown, and soft button labels for VM5000/VM6000/VM7000.
Display Areas and Indicators
Explains the meaning of Function Indicator Area, Channel/Zone Area, and One-Touch Button Area on the display.
Display Icons and Status Bar Symbols
Lists and describes icons used on the display for operating modes and status, and status bar symbols.
Rear Panel Connectors
Details the rear panel connectors for Antenna, DC Power, Option, Accessory, Speaker, and GPS.
Dual Control Configurations
Remote Control Head Kit
Information on the kit required to add a remote control head to existing dash-mount or remote-mount configurations.
Dual Control Hardware Setup
Details hardware setup for VM6000 dual remote control, and microphone usage for VM5000/VM7000.
Primary / Secondary Programming
Explains designating control heads as Primary/Secondary and setting up dual KCH-19V heads.
Dual Control Operation
Describes operation in dual control configurations, including power ON/OFF procedures.
Multideck Configurations
Multideck DIP Switch Settings
Details KRK-17B and KCH-20RV/KCH-21RMV DIP switch settings for multideck configurations.
Multideck Functions
Describes functions assignable to buttons or menus in multideck configurations, including deck selection and volume.
Received Audio and Muting
Explains audio output configurations and various ways to mute audio in multideck setups.
Multideck Volume Adjustments
Details how control heads manage volume for multideck configurations and individual deck volume control.
Multideck Emergency Operation
Describes how emergency actions are handled in multideck radios, including unselected deck behavior.
KCH-20RV Multiline Display
Explains the KCH-20RV multiline display and the Multiline Display Toggle function.
Primary Controlled Features
Lists shared features controlled by the primary radio for consistency and synchronization.
Global Features
Describes features shared among radios, not dependent on the primary radio.
Inhibit Functionality
Explains how inhibit commands affect radio operation and user interface.
Additional Multideck Considerations
Notes regarding multideck configurations, including ignition sense connection and unselected deck behavior.
Cross Band Repeater
Details the Cross Band Repeater function, allowing signal transmission between RF decks.
External Speaker
Describes optional 4-ohm speakers (KES-3, KES-5) for enhancing radio audio or providing primary audio.
Internal/External Speaker Programming (VM5000)
Instructions for disabling or re-enabling the internal speaker when connecting an external speaker on VM5000.
General Operation
Basic Operation
Details turning power ON/OFF, entering radio setup mode, and understanding power-up sequences.
Standard and Soft Power Down
Explains how to turn power off and the functionality of the Soft Power Down feature.
Setting Volume Level and Tones
Describes how to set volume levels, understand reference tones, and configure minimum/maximum volume.
Persistent Settings
Lists settings retained through a power cycle, including Scan, Secure, Tones, and Power settings.
Power-Up Password
Details the feature preventing unauthorized use by requiring a 4-12 digit password entry at power up.
Password Management
Covers programming, resetting, changing, and entering passwords for radio security.
Zone Password
Explains programming a zone password to prevent unauthorized reprogramming via keypad.
Speaking into the Microphone
Provides guidance on optimal microphone usage for clear communication and range.
Display Backlight Control
Details controlling display backlight modes (Bright, Medium, Dim, Off) and backlight on receive.
Zone/Channel Display and Select
Explains how selected zones and channels are shown on the display and how to change them.
Direct Channel Select
Describes the feature for direct channel selection using the Digital Keypad Microphone.
BCD Remote Channel Control
Allows external deskset control for changing radio channels via BCD channels for specific firmware versions.
Setting Squelch Control
Explains how to adjust squelch settings to a desired level for optimal audio reception.
Zone Edit
Allows users to create virtual zones by copying and deleting channels for favorite channel lists.
Transmit Disable
Explains how to disable transmission on channels, making them monitor-only.
Operation at Extended Range
Discusses factors affecting range, improving communication, and out-of-range indicators.
Preventing Vehicle Battery Discharge
Tips on managing radio power consumption to prevent vehicle battery discharge, especially during standby.
Cleaning the Control Head
Provides instructions for periodic cleaning of the radio control head using a brush and vacuum.
Radio Service Issues
Explains causes for 'UNPROGRAMD' or 'DISABLED' messages and general troubleshooting steps.
Clock Sync
Details syncing the radio's internal clock with GPS or system clock sources.
Single Touch Operations
Single Touch Buttons
Describes how Single Touch buttons are activated (press/hold) and supported functions per system.
Detailed Single Touch Operation
Explains the operation of Conventional Unit Calls using Single Touch, including sending and answering.
Conventional Call Alert
Describes using Single Touch for Call Alerts, including Armada configuration and sending/exiting.
Conventional Status
Explains sending Status using Single Touch, including display of alias and transmission success/failure.
Conventional Message
Details sending Messages using Single Touch, similar to Conventional Status but for message transmission.
Conventional Interconnect
Describes initiating and answering Interconnect Calls using Single Touch, including encryption key configuration.
P25 Unit Call
Explains P25 Unit Calls using Single Touch, including sending/answering and Armada Call Settings.
P25 Call Alert
Describes sending P25 Call Alerts using Single Touch, including Armada settings and exit procedures.
P25 Status
Explains sending P25 Status using Single Touch, including acknowledgment and exit procedures.
P25 Interconnect
Describes initiating and answering P25 Interconnect Calls using Single Touch.
V16 Unit Call
Explains V16 Unit Calls using Single Touch, similar to P25 Unit Calls.
V16 Call Alert
Describes V16 Call Alerts using Single Touch, including Armada settings and exit procedures.
V16 Status
Explains sending V16 Status using Single Touch, including acknowledgment and exit procedures.
V16 Message
Details sending Messages using Single Touch for V16, similar to V16 Status.
V16 Interconnect
Describes initiating and answering V16 Interconnect Calls using Single Touch.
Radio Inhibit
Radio Inhibit
Explains how inhibit commands affect radio operation and user interface.
Setting Squelch
Setting Squelch Control
Explains how to adjust squelch settings to a desired level for optimal audio reception.
Operating Modes
Conventional Mode
Describes non-trunked operation using independent channels, including analog, P25 digital, and mix mode.
Viking16 Mode
Details trunked operation with automatic access to channels, ID codes, and features like roaming and messaging.
P25 Trunking Mode
Explains P25 Trunking features, data rates, system IDs, and call types (Unit Calls).
Systems, Channels, and Talkgroups
Defines systems, channels (analog, P25), zones, and talkgroups for radio operation.
Manual Trace Creation
Manual Trace Creation
Explains how to gather debug trace information using Viking Trace Lite for troubleshooting.
Radio Wide Features
Option Buttons
Describes the programmable soft buttons and auxiliary buttons on VM6000, VM5000, and VM7000 radios.
Available Functions
Lists functions available in different modes (Conventional, P25, Viking16) and their menu display names.
Menu Mode
Explains how to enter and navigate the radio's menu mode using various buttons and controls.
Time-Out Timer
Disables transmitter if keyed longer than programmed time; prevents channel misuse and potential damage.
Receive-Information Display Time
Configures how long incoming call information is displayed after a call ends.
Home Channel Select
Allows quick return to a preprogrammed home channel or setting the current channel as home.
Power Output Select
Details programming transmit power for High, Low, or Switchable levels based on channel/system.
Transmit Power
Explains how the radio adjusts power during transmission due to temperature and FDMA constraints.
Alert Tone Select
Describes enabling/disabling alert tones and the effect of Surveillance mode on tones.
Ignition Power Down Duration
Configures radio power control via vehicle ignition switch and sets power down delay durations.
Horn Alert
Details the horn alert feature for external notification of specific calls, requiring KAP-2 board and external wiring.
Microphone Off-Hook Detect
Explains how the radio detects off-hook conditions and the resulting Monitor Mode activation.
Surveillance Mode
Allows disabling backlight, tones, and LED indicators for stealthy operation.
Public Address
Enables using a single microphone for radio or PA system, requiring an external PA amplifier.
Scanning
Monitors channels in scan lists for traffic, stopping when detected and resuming after completion.
Priority (Standard) Scanning
Monitors channels of the same type as the selected channel, enabling/disabling via menu or Scan option button.
Radio Wide Scanning
Scans channels in a preprogrammed list, useful for scanning different channel types simultaneously.
Scan Hold Time
Sets delay before resuming scan after traffic is received or transmitted.
Transmitting in Scan Mode
Defines how transmissions occur on priority, selected, or active channels while scanning.
Nuisance Channel Delete
Allows temporary deletion of annoying channels from scan lists, with options for permanent management.
Scan Lists Management
Covers programming and editing scan lists, including priority mode scan lists and determining channels.
Selecting and Editing Priority Scan Lists
Describes how to select and edit priority scan lists, including adding/deleting channels and setting priority status.
Radio Wide Scan List
Details programming and editing Radio Wide Scan lists, including channel selection and list management.
Over the Air Programming (OTAP)
Feature for updating parameter files remotely over-the-air, eliminating need for radio downtime.
Radio Setup for OTAP
Describes how radio profile controls OTAP download handling: 'Activate Immediately' or 'Update on Reboot'.
OTAP Transfer Times and Retries
Details OTAP transfer times, user interface events, and retry mechanisms for unsuccessful operations.
Over the Internet Programming (OTIP)
Enables remote radio programming via IP networks (wired/wireless), supporting VM6000/VM7000 with OTIP option.
OTIP Security and Wi-Fi
Discusses OTIP security risks, voice announcements, encryption support, and required Wi-Fi hardware.
OTIP Limitations
Covers OTIP disconnection events, concurrent transfers, and USB limitations with PTT and Wi-Fi.
Mute / Auto Unmute
Allows muting radio audio to avoid dispatch, with automatic unmute for specific events like Call Alert.
Location Services
Provides GPS location information to users and network admins via IP-based protocol, supporting data reporting and commands.
Built-In GPS Receiver
Discusses the built-in GPS receiver, frequency interference, and power consumption warnings.
LRRP and Triggers
Defines LRRP standard for location data and details trigger types (One Shot, Periodic) for data transmission.
GPS Status
Explains how Armada configures radios to send LRRP Status with same ID after selecting conventional P25 or P25 Trunking status.
Emergency Alarm Receive Indicator
Allows receiving Emergency Alarm display/alert when another radio sends an Emergency.
Emergency Keep Alive
Configures radio to prevent shutdown during active emergency, with soft power down override.
Analog Noise Reduction
Filters background noise on analog channels; requires programming a button/menu item to activate.
Enhanced Vehicular Repeater System
Provides coverage extension for VM5000/VM6000 radios, enabling communication via vehicular repeater system.
Audio Recording
Allows logging of received/transmitted audio for future retrieval in Armada, saving Rx Audio or Rx+Tx Audio.
Instant Recording Replay (IRR)
Allows radio user to playback recent audio, configurable by time or number of calls.
Bluetooth
Provides Bluetooth option compatible with wireless speakers, headphones, microphones, and PTT devices.
Bluetooth Menu Options
Details Bluetooth menu options: Paired Devices, Scan, Discoverable, Disc Timeout, and Info.
Bluetooth Device Pairing and Discoverability
Describes scanning for devices, pairing, viewing connection status, and making the radio discoverable.
Discoverable Timeout and Info
Sets discoverable duration and views radio information via Bluetooth menu options.
Text Messaging
Provides a clear method for sharing textual information, consisting of TMS, DRS, P25 Data System, and Viking Subscriber.
Text Message Menu System
Diagrams the menu flow for managing text messages, organized by receiver in a chat format.
Inbox for Text Messages
The landing page for text messaging, displaying conversations sorted by recent activity.
Options for All Messages
Provides general text message actions: Quick Text, Compose, Delete, and Drafts.
Receiver Selection
Used to pick the text message recipient by selecting from an ID List or entering an ID directly.
Quick Text Messages
Contains a list of predefined text messages configured in Armada for quick selection.
Compose Text Message
Allows entering custom text messages using the keypad, with character input and editing methods.
Conversation View
Lists sent and received messages from a specific radio, displaying status and allowing access to conversation options.
Conversation Options
Mirrors general options to apply to a selected conversation, including Quick Text and Compose.
Text Messaging Restrictions
Covers general restrictions like keypad requirement for custom messages and storage limits.
Conventional Systems Text Messaging
Explains text messaging behavior on conventional systems, requiring Text Message Server version 1.12.x or later.
Receive Behavior
Describes how received messages are indicated, including display, tone, and status bar icon.
Text Message Buttons
Details the single 'Text Message' function that can be programmed to buttons or menus for inbox access.
Conventional Mode Features
Monitoring Before Transmitting
Explains manual and automatic monitoring of channels before transmitting to ensure clarity.
Channel Monitoring
Details automatic monitoring via Busy Channel Lockout and manual monitoring using Busy Indicator or Monitor Mode.
Monitor Mode
Unsquelches receiver to monitor channel even without carrier, disabling Call Guard/NAC detect.
Busy Channel Lockout
Disables transmitter if channel is busy when PTT is pressed; programmable to Off, Noise, Tone/NAC, Status, or Talkgroup.
Call Guard Squelch
Uses subaudible tones or digital codes to control squelch, eliminating distracting messages.
Digital Call Guard Squelch
Uses digital data (23-bit words) instead of tones to control squelch, with a turn-off code.
Disable Call Guard
Allows radio to disregard CTCSS/DCS/NAC/Talkgroup info; functions as monitor mode with no white noise.
Conventional Squelch Adjust
Allows user to adjust squelch from -7 to +7 via menu or button for optimal signal reception.
System Squelch Code
Temporarily overrides normal programming with a code from a preprogrammed list.
Channel and Direction-Specific Operator Selectable Tones
Allows selecting CTCSS/DCS tones (OST/IST) per-channel and per-direction (TX/RX).
Penalty Timer
Prevents transmissions for a programmed time after time-out timer disables transmitter.
Conversation Timer
Limits total conversation length, disabling transmitter after time expires with a warning beep.
Repeater Talk-Around
Allows direct radio-to-radio communication on the receive frequency when out of repeater range.
Displaying Transmit / Receive Frequency
Displays channel frequency in MHz, toggling between alias and frequency, available on conventional channels.
Emergency Alarm and Call
Covers individually enabled/disabled Emergency Alarms and Calls for P25 Trunking and Viking16 systems.
Conventional Mode Channel Scanning
Describes scanning features unique to conventional operation, including scan list selection.
Selecting a Scan List
Explains how conventional systems use user-defined scan lists selected per channel, and how to disable scanning.
Conventional Scan List Select Procedure
Step-by-step guide to editing scan lists and selecting scan list modes.
Transmitting in Scan Mode
Defines how transmissions occur on priority, selected, or active channels while scanning.
Data Transmission During Conventional Scan
Explains sending P25 data on conventional channels with scan enabled, pausing scan for data transmission.
Priority Channel Sampling
Ensures priority channel messages are not missed while listening to other channels, with fixed or selected channel priority.
Changing the Priority Channel
Describes changing the priority channel using the Priority option button or Scan List Edit.
Talkgroup Scanning
Monitors talkgroups on a specific channel; allows staying on one talkgroup via Talkgroup Lock.
Standard Conventional Calls
Explains placing and receiving standard conventional calls, including PTT usage and Busy Channel Lockout.
Receiving a Standard Conventional Call
Describes receiving standard calls, including PTT usage, scanning responses, and refusing calls.
DTMF / ANI Signaling
Covers generating DTMF tones for ANI and other purposes, including Pre-Tx ANI and Post-Tx ANI.
Single Tone Encoder
Transmits a single programmed tone for call-in signaling, with programmable frequency and duration.
Two Tone Encoder
Sends two tones back-to-back with programmable delay, alias, frequency, and duration.
Two Tone Decoder
Requires specific tones before playing alert tones or unmuting speaker; available for digital mixed mode channels.
Five Tone Encoder
Transmits five tones: four for ID, one for mode (Normal/Emergency Call).
MDC1200 Compatibility
Supports MDC1200 protocol for analog channels, including features like MDC Decode and MDC Mute.
MDC1200 Features
Details MDC1200 ANI, Decode features, Mute, Side Tone, Emergency Alarm, Inhibit/Uninhibit Commands.
GE Star Signaling
Implemented for transmit functionality with Standard and NYSP formats.
Project 25 Mode Features
Covers features unique to conventional P25 channels: Unit ID, Talkgroup ID, NAC, and Out-of-Range Indicator.
Digital Unit ID
Each P25 radio has a unique up-to-eight-digit unit ID, displayed on power-up with a P25 channel.
Talkgroup ID
Determines which group of radios receive a call; Group IDs from 1-65,535, with Group ID detect disable options.
Network Access Code (NAC)
Used in P25 conventional channels to control call reception; NACs from 1-4095, with disable options.
EFJohnson System Out-of-Range Indicator
Provides out-of-range monitoring and indicators if radio fails to receive beacon signal or voice call.
Out-of-Range Function and Tones
Explains out-of-range operation and how OORI Tone feature can disable/enable indication.
EFJohnson System Automatic Registration
Provides additional identifying info upon dynamic data registration request if 'EFJ Affiliation' option is enabled.
P25 Group Calls
Placed by selecting channel for desired group, monitoring, and transmitting; displays alias, PTT ID, Talkgroup, User Group ID, Key ID.
Changing Talkgroup Assigned To a Channel
Allows user to change the talkgroup assigned to a channel via option switch or menu.
P25 Unit Calls
Allows placing calls to a specific radio on P25 channels using Unit Call option or menu selection.
Place and Receive a Unit Call
Step-by-step guide for transmitting and receiving P25 Unit Calls, including direct entry.
Direct Channel Entry
Allows direct channel selection using the keypad on the Digital Keypad Microphone.
P25 Conventional Telephone Calls
Enables placing/receiving calls on P25 conventional channels via NIU/TIGW or public telephone.
Access / De-Access Codes
Uses codes to access/terminate system calls; codes must match system codes, default is *1P#.
Placing a Telephone Call
Instructions for recalling numbers from list or direct entry using front panel controls or keypad.
Call Alert
Allows pages to be sent/received on P25 conventional channels; requires Call Alert Encode/Decode enablement.
Answering a Page
Describes receiving a page, clearing/ignoring it, or answering as a unit call.
Initiating a Page
Explains initiating a page via recall from list or direct ID entry, with possible events after pressing PTT.
Messaging
Allows sending preprogrammed messages to dispatcher on P25 channels, identified by alias.
Status Messaging
Allows manual or automatic sending of current status to dispatcher on P25 channels.
P25 Packet Data
See Section 8 for data functions and services.
P25 Trunking Two Tone Decoder
Configures P25 Trunking channels with Two Tone Decode list for audio unmute based on tone pages.
P25 Trunking Two Tone Encoder
Similar to analog Two Tone Encoding, sends two tones back-to-back.
Keypad Programming
Permitted for US Federal Government users only; allows changing conventional parameters via keypad.
Keypad Programming Menu Structure
Explains the menu system for selecting parameters in keypad programming mode.
Zone Password
Programs a password to prevent unauthorized zone reprogramming by keypad.
Zone Change Parameter
Selects the zone containing the conventional channel to be reprogrammed.
Channel Change Parameter
Selects the conventional channel to be reprogrammed; disabled or P25/Viking16 channels cannot be selected.
System Parameters
Selects conventional mode timers to be reprogrammed, such as Scan Timer, Penalty Timer, Conversation Timer.
Channel Parameters
Adjusts conventional channel parameters like frequency, squelch code, encryption key, and timers.
Strapping
Selects the encryption strapping mode for the channel as Clear, Secure, or Switched.
Key Select
Selects the encryption key for the channel if applicable.
Channel Space (Analog Only)
Selects wide or narrow band channel spacing on analog channels; P25 channels have fixed narrow spacing.
Squelch Adjust (Analog Only)
Changes the preset squelch setting on analog channels from -7 to +7.
TG ID (P25 Only)
Selects the talkgroup for the selected channel, displaying alias or ID.
Transmit Type (P25 Mixed Mode Only)
Selects transmit type (Analog or Digital P25) for mixed mode channels.
Text Messaging
Enables mobile radios to receive text messages on digital conventional mode.
Data Setup for Text Messaging
Configures radio to receive text messages from simplex or repeater digital channels.
Receiving a Text Message
Describes how received messages are indicated and how to view message text.
Viewing Previously Received Messages
Instructions to view previously received messages by scrolling through the list.
Conventional RSSI Display
Continuously displays Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) during calls for testing purposes.
P25 Trunked / Viking16 Features
Analog and Digital Operation
Explains selecting analog or digital operation for V16 Multi Site traffic channels; digital is optional.
Viewing Unit ID
Displays the five-digit Unit ID for Viking16 or eight-digit for P25 channels on power up.
Radio Info Button
Displays programmed ID, Alias, Tag, Encryption Key, ESN, Band, and Software Version.
Standard Group Calls
Describes placing and receiving standard calls between mobiles, groups, or control stations.
Placing a Standard Group Call
Step-by-step guide to placing a group call, including encryption selection and handling busy/denied conditions.
Receiving a Standard Group Call
Calls received on talkgroup/announcement group for selected channel with scanning disabled.
Unit Calls
Allows calls to a specific radio via Enhanced or standard modes, indicating if mobile is off-air.
Placing an Enhanced Unit Call
Instructions for recalling from a list or direct entry to place an Enhanced Unit Call.
Placing a Standard Unit Conversation Call
Instructions for placing a Standard Unit Conversation Call via list recall or direct entry.
Receiving a Unit Call (All Types)
Describes receiving a Unit Call, including 'Call Received' display, answering, and handling busy/denied conditions.
Telephone Calls
Allows placing and receiving telephone calls over public system using radio, with secure/clear type determination.
Placing a Telephone Call
Instructions for recalling numbers from list or direct entry for placing telephone calls.
Answering a Telephone Call
Describes answering a telephone call, including ring indication and PTT usage.
Call Alert
Allows pages to be sent/received; requires Call Alert Encode/Decode enablement.
Answering a Page
Describes receiving a page, clearing/ignoring it, or answering as a unit call.
Initiating a Page
Explains initiating a page via recall from list or direct ID entry, with possible events after pressing PTT.
Messaging
Allows sending preprogrammed messages to dispatcher on P25 channels, identified by alias.
Sending a Message
Guides sending P25 messages to another radio by selecting Unit ID and Message.
Receiving a Message
Describes message reception indication, including flashing LED, tone, and display messages.
Sending Status Conditions
Allows sending current status to dispatcher on P25 channels, identified by alias.
Emergency Alarm and Call
Covers Emergency Alarms and Calls, individually enabled/disabled on P25 Trunking and Viking16 systems.
Emergency Alarms
Special transmission alerting dispatcher to an emergency, sent automatically via Emergency option button.
Emergency Call Alert
Notifies user of an emergency call on P25 Talkgroup; requires 'Emergency Clear' button.
Emergency Calls
Allows placing emergency voice calls by pressing Emergency button, with optional Hot Mic feature.
Emergency Hot Mic
Enables automatic transmitting for emergency calls without PTT press, with configurable transmit period.
Placing an Emergency Call
Step-by-step guide to initiating an emergency call, considering Hot Mic and Surveillance Mode.
Emergency Press and Hold
Provides a means to activate emergency mode via press/hold, and cancel it by holding the button.
Emergency Talkgroup
Allows programming an Emergency Talkgroup that the radio uses when Emergency is activated.
Conventional Mode Channel Scanning
Describes scanning features unique to conventional operation, including scan list selection.
Selecting a Scan List
Explains how conventional systems use user-defined scan lists selected per channel, and how to disable scanning.
Conventional Scan List Select Procedure
Step-by-step guide to editing scan lists and selecting scan list modes.
Transmitting in Scan Mode
Defines how transmissions occur on priority, selected, or active channels while scanning.
Data Transmission During Conventional Scan
Explains sending P25 data on conventional channels with scan enabled, pausing scan for data transmission.
Priority Channel Sampling
Ensures priority channel messages are not missed while listening to other channels, with fixed or selected channel priority.
Changing the Priority Channel
Describes changing the priority channel using the Priority option button or Scan List Edit.
Talkgroup Scanning
Monitors talkgroups on a specific channel; allows staying on one talkgroup via Talkgroup Lock.
Standard Conventional Calls
Explains placing and receiving standard conventional calls, including PTT usage and Busy Channel Lockout.
Receiving a Standard Conventional Call
Describes receiving standard calls, including PTT usage, scanning responses, and refusing calls.
DTMF / ANI Signaling
Covers generating DTMF tones for ANI and other purposes, including Pre-Tx ANI and Post-Tx ANI.
Single Tone Encoder
Transmits a single programmed tone for call-in signaling, with programmable frequency and duration.
Two Tone Encoder
Sends two tones back-to-back with programmable delay, alias, frequency, and duration.
Two Tone Decoder
Requires specific tones before playing alert tones or unmuting speaker; available for digital mixed mode channels.
Five Tone Encoder
Transmits five tones: four for ID, one for mode (Normal/Emergency Call).
MDC1200 Compatibility
Supports MDC1200 protocol for analog channels, including features like MDC Decode and MDC Mute.
MDC1200 Features
Details MDC1200 ANI, Decode features, Mute, Side Tone, Emergency Alarm, Inhibit/Uninhibit Commands.
GE Star Signaling
Implemented for transmit functionality with Standard and NYSP formats.
Project 25 Mode Features
Covers features unique to conventional P25 channels: Unit ID, Talkgroup ID, NAC, and Out-of-Range Indicator.
Digital Unit ID
Each P25 radio has a unique up-to-eight-digit unit ID, displayed on power-up with a P25 channel.
Talkgroup ID
Determines which group of radios receive a call; Group IDs from 1-65,535, with Group ID detect disable options.
Network Access Code (NAC)
Used in P25 conventional channels to control call reception; NACs from 1-4095, with disable options.
EFJohnson System Out-of-Range Indicator
Provides out-of-range monitoring and indicators if radio fails to receive beacon signal or voice call.
Out-of-Range Function and Tones
Explains out-of-range operation and how OORI Tone feature can disable/enable indication.
EFJohnson System Automatic Registration
Provides additional identifying info upon dynamic data registration request if 'EFJ Affiliation' option is enabled.
P25 Group Calls
Placed by selecting channel for desired group, monitoring, and transmitting; displays alias, PTT ID, Talkgroup, User Group ID, Key ID.
Changing Talkgroup Assigned To a Channel
Allows user to change the talkgroup assigned to a channel via option switch or menu.
P25 Unit Calls
Allows placing calls to a specific radio on P25 channels using Unit Call option or menu selection.
Place and Receive a Unit Call
Step-by-step guide for transmitting and receiving P25 Unit Calls, including direct entry.
Direct Channel Entry
Allows direct channel selection using the keypad on the Digital Keypad Microphone.
P25 Conventional Telephone Calls
Enables placing/receiving calls on P25 conventional channels via NIU/TIGW or public telephone.
Access / De-Access Codes
Uses codes to access/terminate system calls; codes must match system codes, default is *1P#.
Placing a Telephone Call
Instructions for recalling numbers from list or direct entry for placing telephone calls.
Call Alert
Allows pages to be sent/received; requires Call Alert Encode/Decode enablement.
Answering a Page
Describes receiving a page, clearing/ignoring it, or answering as a unit call.
Initiating a Page
Explains initiating a page via recall from list or direct ID entry, with possible events after pressing PTT.
Messaging
Allows sending preprogrammed messages to dispatcher on P25 channels, identified by alias.
Status Messaging
Allows manual or automatic sending of current status to dispatcher on P25 channels.
P25 Packet Data
See Section 8 for data functions and services.
P25 Trunking Two Tone Decoder
Configures P25 Trunking channels with Two Tone Decode list for audio unmute based on tone pages.
P25 Trunking Two Tone Encoder
Similar to analog Two Tone Encoding, sends two tones back-to-back.
Keypad Programming
Permitted for US Federal Government users only; allows changing conventional parameters via keypad.
Keypad Programming Menu Structure
Explains the menu system for selecting parameters in keypad programming mode.
Zone Password
Programs a password to prevent unauthorized zone reprogramming by keypad.
Zone Change Parameter
Selects the zone containing the conventional channel to be reprogrammed.
Channel Change Parameter
Selects the conventional channel to be reprogrammed; disabled or P25/Viking16 channels cannot be selected.
System Parameters
Selects conventional mode timers to be reprogrammed, such as Scan Timer, Penalty Timer, Conversation Timer.
Channel Parameters
Adjusts conventional channel parameters like frequency, squelch code, encryption key, and timers.
Strapping
Selects the encryption strapping mode for the channel as Clear, Secure, or Switched.
Key Select
Selects the encryption key for the channel if applicable.
Channel Space (Analog Only)
Selects wide or narrow band channel spacing on analog channels; P25 channels have fixed narrow spacing.
Squelch Adjust (Analog Only)
Changes the preset squelch setting on analog channels from -7 to +7.
TG ID (P25 Only)
Selects the talkgroup for the selected channel, displaying alias or ID.
Transmit Type (P25 Mixed Mode Only)
Selects transmit type (Analog or Digital P25) for mixed mode channels.
Text Messaging
Enables mobile radios to receive text messages on digital conventional mode.
Data Setup for Text Messaging
Configures radio to receive text messages from simplex or repeater digital channels.
Receiving a Text Message
Describes how received messages are indicated and how to view message text.
Viewing Previously Received Messages
Instructions to view previously received messages by scrolling through the list.
Conventional RSSI Display
Continuously displays Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) during calls for testing purposes.
Secure Communication (Encryption)
Encryption Algorithms
Describes encryption algorithms: DES-OFB, AES-OFB, ARC4 protocols, and FIPS/Non-FIPS modes.
Encryption Keys
Explains encryption keys required for encrypting/decrypting voice/data and their protection.
Key and Algorithm IDs
Details how encryption keys are programmed with Key ID and Algorithm ID for transmission.
PID / SLN Key Management Modes
Explains PID and SLN modes for key management, loading keys via KVL or Armada.
Maintaining Keys in Memory
Discusses preserving encryption keys in memory and the impact of Infinite Key Retention.
Encryption Key Select
Allows selection of another key for the current channel, changing PID and permanently storing the choice.
Encryption Key Erase
Allows permanent erasure of all stored keys to prevent unauthorized encrypted calls.
Encryption Icon Operation
Describes the encryption icon behavior for secure calls, clear calls in secure mode, and beep notifications.
Per-System ESK-Only Setting
Marks P25 trunking systems as Enhanced System Keys-only, allowing soft keys for some systems.
Clear / Secure Strapping
Details transmit mode options (Clear, Secure, Switched) for encryption control.
Transmit Mode Options
Explains Clear (all calls clear), Secure (all calls secure), and Switched modes.
Security Settings Override
Allows changing default security settings for talkgroups and channels for different operating modes.
P25 Conventional and Trunking Talkgroup Security Override
Programs encryption strapping on a 'per talkgroup' or 'per channel' basis for digital and trunking channels.
Secure Call Behavior
Describes how the radio behaves in failsoft, group regroup, or dynamic regroup calls regarding encryption.
Channel with Talkgroup Specified
If override settings are enabled, uses override parameters; otherwise, uses talkgroup parameters.
OTAR
Over-the-Air-Rekeying process for sending encryption keys and key management messages over-the-air.
Radio Setup for Encryption
Details required radio setup for encryption, including enabled options and programmed parameters.
Programming by Keyloader
Minimum parameters required for OTAR: UKEK, Unit RSI, and KMF RSI.
Radio OTAR Capabilities
Lists OTAR capabilities: up to three keysets, each with up to 126 keys.
OTAR Option Buttons
Controls OTAR functions: Change Keyset, Clear/Secure, Erase Keys, Key Select, OTAR Rekey Request.
P25 Trunking Icons
Displays three P25-data related icons indicating Data Context Activated, Data Channel, and DRS Registration.
Data Features
P25 Packet Data
Provides P25 packet data transmission capability, acting as a packet data modem via RS-232.
P25 Trunking Data Services
Supports data service on P25 Trunking systems using EFJohnson radios and portable computers.
Radio Configuration
Sets parameters for data operations: Registration, ICMP Echo, Tx Attempts, Response Timer, SNDCP Wait Timer.
Interface Connection
Details connecting the radio's MDP Interface to the computer's RS232 COM port using an MDP Interface cable.
Context Activation
Initiates data service access on trunking systems by requesting data services and registering with the system.
PPP Link Establishment
Establishes a data connection between the mobile computer and radio using Windows OS for data transmissions.
Connection and Testing
Connects computer and radio, tests the connection by pinging the subscriber radio.
Extra Assistance
Provides troubleshooting steps for connection issues, including Registry Editor and Device Manager checks.
Best Practices for Windows 10
Provides procedures for configuring Windows 10 Firewall and Outbound Rules for optimal PPP link performance.
Tones and Error Messages
Supervisory Tones
Describes supervisory tones: Single Beep, Continuous Tone, Short Pitch Tones, Medium Tone, Five Beeps, Two Short Tones.
Error Messages
Lists and describes error messages encountered during radio operation and programming.
Viking LED Failure Codes
Details failure codes indicated by orange LED blinks during startup, corresponding to specific errors.
V16M System Reject Messages
Lists reject messages defined in the radio for system access issues like invalid ID or disabled features.
Configuring VM7000 Multiband Multideck
Primary Deck
Provides user interface and protocol functions; contains the codeplug for the multiband configuration.
Secondary Deck
Essentially RF decks with no UI/protocol functionality; not selectable and selected when primary deck is selected.
Multiband Multideck Option and Band Disable Options
Sets multiband option for all decks and disables unused bands, primarily on the primary deck.
Band Verification
Primary deck verifies band presence at power-up; secondary decks register their bands.
Audio Configuration
Configures audio output through external speaker or control head speakers, supporting normal and single speaker modes.
DB25 Connector
DB25 connector disabled for secondary decks; all external audio input/output via primary deck's connector.
Encryption
All decks require Secure Cryptographic Module (SCM) for encryption/decryption; Key Fill Device (KFD) on primary.
Key Sync
Ensures all decks have same encryption keys, loaded via KFD or OTAR.
Vehicular Repeater Support
Multiband supports vehicular repeater connected to the primary deck DB25.
Ignition Sense Settings
Ignition sense settings programmed in the primary deck are shared with secondary decks.
Multiband Feature Support
Supports most multideck features, except Audio Recording, IRR, Crossband Repeat, etc.
Obtaining Technical Support
Contacting EFJohnson
Contact EFJohnson representative for assistance if technical personnel are not on site.
Gather Information before Calling EFJohnson
Collect pertinent information like site ID, equipment models, and technical details before contacting support.
Contact Information
Provides EFJohnson Customer Service Department contact details via phone and mail.
Product Warranty
Warranty statement for EFJohnson equipment available from product supplier or Warranty Department.
Returns for Repairs
Contact Customer Service before returning equipment for repair; local service centers or EFJohnson Repair Depot.
Replacement Parts
Order replacement parts directly from Orders & Parts Department with part number and quantity.
Internet Home Page
Access EFJohnson Technologies Internet site for company information, products, systems, and regulations.
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