Page 1 ES Models II / III Portable Radio Operating Manual for the 5100 ES Portable Radio 51SL ES Portable Radio 51FIRE Portable Radio 51LT ES Portable Radio Ascend™ Portable Radio Project 25 Conventional and Trunked Analog and Digital Conventional ® ®...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual October 2011 Table of Contents Safety Requirements Features General Features ............. . . 1-1 Conventional Features.
Page 6 Contents Zone and Channel Select............3-4 Zone Select .
Page 7 Contents Transmitting in the Scan Mode ..........4-10 Priority Scan Mode .
Page 8 Contents Selecting a Scan List............5-12 Transmitting in Scan Mode .
Page 9 Contents Sending Global Positioning System (GPS) Data ........5-37 Manually Sending GPS Data .
Page 10 Contents Talkgroup Steering through System Access Permissions ..... . . 6-21 Initialize System Info on System Change ........6-21 Multi-Net Features Multi-Net Terms.
Page 11 Contents Receive-Only Channels ............7-20 Roaming and Auto-Registration .
Page 12 Additional Functions Selectable by 5100 ES Menu ....... . 11-9...
Page 13 List of Figures Front Panel Controls ........... . 2-1 Top Panel Controls .
Page 14 List of Figures viii ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 15 List of Tables LED Indicators ............2-3 LED Startup Failure Indications .
Page 16 List of Tables viii ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 17: Federal Communications Commission Regulations
Safety Requirements Section 0 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.
Page 18: Compliance With Rf Exposure Standards
Safety Requirements information. Your EFJohnson Technologies two-way radio has a RF exposure product label. Also, your EFJohnson Technologies user manual, or product manual, or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance requirements. Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your EFJohnson Technologies two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human...
Page 19: Operating Instructions
Use of non-EFJohnson Technologies approved antennas, batteries, and accessories may exceed the FCC RF exposure guidelines. • For a list of EFJohnson Technologies approved accessories, see the service manual or marketing accessory lists or contact the E.F. Johnson Company. Contact Information Toll-Free: 1-800-328-3911 Fax: 972-819-0639 E-Mail: customerservice@efji.com.
Page 20: Battery Disposal
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. In addition, changes or modification to this equipment not expressly approved by the E.F. Johnson Company could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment (FCC Rules, 47CFR Part 15.19).
Page 21: Features
E C T I O N Features Section 1 This manual is applicable to the ES Series Models II/III Portable radios, software 6.14.x or later. The availability of many of the following features is controlled by the model of your radio, factory coding of your radio, installed options, firmware version, and field programming.
Page 22 Features • Large graphic display with backlight • 16-position channel select switch • Three-position rotary option switch • Up to nine (limited keypad) or 21 (DTMF keypad) programmable option keys/buttons • Each option key/button programmable with a different function for each operating mode (Conventional, SMARTNET/SmartZone, Trunked P25) •...
Page 23: Conventional Features
Features Conventional Features • Up to 864 channels or talkgroups programmable • Repeater talk-around • Carrier or Call Guard® (CTCSS/DCS) controlled squelch on analog channels, NAC and talkgroup IDs on P25 channels • Normal/selective squelch selectable by option button or menu •...
Page 24: Project 25 Trunked Features
Features • Group, Enhanced Private Conversation™, standard Private Conversation, and Telephone calls • Emergency alarms to alert a dispatcher of emergency conditions • Emergency calls for high priority system access • Failsoft operation on a predefined conventional channel if trunked system fails •...
Page 25: Multi-Net Features
Features Multi-Net Features • Up to 864 channels or talkgroups programmable • Up to 32 RF sites per system • Up to 16 systems (home repeaters) • Roaming with auto or manual registration • Call indicator (future release) • Telephone, Unit (Unique ID), and Directed Group calls •...
Page 26 Features ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 27: Controls And Display
E C T I O N Controls and Display Section 2 Front Panel Controls The locations of Front Panel controls are shown in Figure 2.1. Figure 2.1 Front Panel Controls Display Up/Down Sw Menu Mode: <F1> = Exit Menu/Option Buttons <F2>...
Page 28 Controls and Display Note The appearance of the 51FIRE ES Model II and III radios are identical to the 51SL ES Model II/III radios except for the yellow casing for the 51FIRE radios. Microphone - The microphone is located behind the small opening shown in Figure 2.1. For best results, hold the radio 2-3 inches from you mouth and speak at a normal conversational level.
Page 29: Top Panel Controls
Controls and Display Top Panel Controls Note When the 54 channel/16 zone feature is enabled in a portable radio, the zone and channel controls will be swapped on the radio. The channel select knob will select the zones, and the up/down buttons will select the channels. Figure 2.2 Top Panel Controls Antenna...
Page 30: Led Startup Failure Indications
Controls and Display Table 2.1 LED Indicators Orange 125 ms ON Tx: SECURE with low battery 125 ms OFF Orange Blinking (1 to 10 times) Startup Failure. See Table 2.2 Note This indicator is disabled if the Surveillance mode is programmed (see Section 4.10). Certain failures encountered during radio startup are indicated by blinking of the Orange LED.
Page 31: Side Controls
Controls and Display Antenna Connector - This is the connection point for the antenna. Make sure the antenna is tight before using the radio. Emergency Button- This button or some other option button can be programmed as an Emergency button to alert a dispatcher of an emergency condition. Refer to Sections 5.9 and 6.8 for more information.
Page 32: Display
Controls and Display Option Buttons 1, 2, and 3 - Each of these buttons can be programmed to control a specific function (see Section 4.2). In addition, they can be programmed for soft power down (see Section 3.1.2). These buttons can also be temporarily disabled by the keypad lock feature (see Section 3.6) or permanently disabled.
Page 33: Standard Portable Display
Controls and Display • Event Messages - the second display line will only show event messages, such as “EMERGENCY - Call Rcvd”, “Site Trnkg” during normal operation. When no event message is to be displayed, the second display line will be blank. •...
Page 34: Enhanced Portable Display
Controls and Display 2.4.2 Enhanced Portable Display Enhanced display mode on the portable indicates that an additional row of text is added to the standard display. This secondary row of text is used to display the zone and/or event message. Figure 2.5 ES Series Portable Radio Enhanced Display 2.4.3...
Page 35 Controls and Display The icons are as follows: Figure 2.7 5100 Icons Icon Description Low Battery Keypad programming/edit mode – Displayed when the radio is in a mode where the user can edit radio parameters Monitor enabled Repeater talk-around enabled Scan enabled Security enabled The current channel is in the enabled scan list (only when scan is on or when in scan edit mode)
Page 36: Rssi Threshold Indications
Controls and Display Note Under certain environmental conditions (such as in cold and/or dry areas), electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause the display to go blank. Pressing and holding the “Up” button for at least three seconds will reset the display and restore its normal operation. 2.4.3.1 RSSI Threshold Indications In conventional mode only if programmed, the user can see the signal strength of the last...
Page 37 Controls and Display Table 2.4 Tones for the ES Series Portable Radios (Continued) Tone Message Name Message Description Audible Description Category Alert Site Trunking Radio is in Site Trunking High pitched beep Action Alert Tone Adjust Used when adjusting the Volume for Medium pitched tone Keypress Alert Tones...
Page 38 Controls and Display Table 2.4 Tones for the ES Series Portable Radios (Continued) Tone Message Name Message Description Audible Description Category Keyloader/Menu Exit Exit Menu Mode, Keyloader Detached High pitched beep followed by a Keypress Mode medium pitched beep Low Battery The battery strength is getting low.
Page 39: General Operation
E C T I O N General Operation Section 3 Turning Power On and Setting Volume Power is turned on and off by the top panel ON-OFF/Volume switch. 3.1.1 Power Up When power is initially turned on, the following events occur: •...
Page 40: Standard And Soft Power Down
General Operation Programming determines if the radio powers up on the last selected zone or the pre- programmed home zone. Refer to Section 3.3 for information on the channel that is selected. The minimum volume level may be set by programming. This can prevent missed messages resulting from inadvertently turning the volume to an inaudible level.
Page 41: Power-Up Password
General Operation When the volume control buttons are used, the number of steps (ticks) required to change the volume from the minimum level to maximum level is programmable for 2-50. For example, if “20” is programmed, there are 20 adjustment steps from minimum to maximum volume.
Page 42: Zone And Channel Select
General Operation An enhanced password scheme allows up to four power-on (user) passwords, download and upload passwords, and a master password to be programmed. The current User password can be changed if the “Set User Password” option button or menu parameter is programmed. Selecting this function displays prompts for entering and confirming a new password.
Page 43: Channel Select
General Operation 3.3.2 Channel Select Channels are selected by the rotary 16-position switch on the top panel. The alias (identification) for the selected channel/group is displayed continuously during normal operation. When an unprogrammed channel is selected, “Unprogramd” is displayed and a tone sounds (if tones are enabled).
Page 44 General Operation Seq. Ch. No. Zone Channel Proceed as follows to select channels using this mode: 1 Enable the direct Channel Select mode by pressing the Channel Select option with or selecting the “Chan Selct” menu parameter. The alias and sequential number of the current channel are alternately displayed.
Page 45: Combined Zone And Channel
General Operation • If the rotary Channel Select switch is enabled, the radio always powers up on the channel it is selecting. If it is disabled, the radio can be programmed to power-up on the home channel number of the home zone, which will override whatever is selected with the Channel Select switch.
Page 46: Battery And Accessory Connector
General Operation 4 To store the new channel in to the favorite list, press the Select button which is <F2> on the portables. The radio will remain on the channel that was just added to the Favorites list. 5 To exit without saving, press the programmed Favorite button (the button you pressed to enter this mode).
Page 47: Low Battery Indication
General Operation 3.4.2 Low Battery Indication Note If the radio contains encryption keys and is not programmed for infinite key retention, be sure to reattach a battery within approximately 30 seconds to prevent the loss of these keys (see following). A low-battery condition is indicated by the icon in the display.
Page 48: Beltclip Installation
General Operation Be sure to read the instructions for operation of the battery charger, and follow all of them carefully. Note Be sure, especially when using nickel metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries, to put new batteries (or batteries that have been inactive for a significant time) through at least three full charge/discharge cycles initially.
Page 49: Backlight
General Operation 3 Rotate the latch open, press the connector against the transceiver, and then release the latch to lock the connector in place. 4 Install the included locking screw in the latch tab in the location shown. Figure 3.3 Accessory Connector Install Lock Screw Here...
Page 50: Keypad Lock
General Operation Keypad Lock The Keypad Lock feature temporarily disables the front panel keys to prevent keys from being accidentally pressed. This feature is available if the Keypad Lock option button is programmed. To lock the keypad, simply press the Keypad Lock option button. Then to unlock the keypad again, press and hold this button until a tone sounds.
Page 51: Setting Squelch
General Operation Setting Squelch The user can program a menu item, or function button, for squelch adjust. While on a conventional analog channel without emergency or scan active, the user can select the programmed button or menu item for squelch adjust. The current squelch setting will show on the display.
Page 52: Conventional Mode
General Operation enabling and disabling of emergency mode. With Emergency Press and Hold enabled, emergency mode is enabled when the Button Press/Hold Duration Timer expires. In both cases, emergency mode is cancelled when the Button Press/Hold Emergency Cancel Timer expires. 3.9.1 Conventional Mode This is a non-trunked operating mode which accesses independent radio channels.
Page 53: P25 Trunked Mode
General Operation When a SMARTNET or SmartZone channel is selected or the radio is powered up on one of those channels, the alias (name) of the selected channel is displayed as the radio searches for a control channel. Once a control channel is found, the radio attempts to register on the trunked system.
Page 54: Multi-Net Mode
General Operation 3.9.4 Multi-Net Mode ® Multi-Net is a proprietary EFJohnson Technologies trunked radio protocol with enhanced features including roaming, status messages, and special calls. The types of calls that can be placed with Multi-Net operation include standard (group) and special. Special calls include telephone, unit (unique ID), and directed group.
Page 55: Systems, Channels, And Zones
General Operation The basic building blocks used to program Multi-Net operation in the Ascend portable are Sites, Systems, and Channels. The relationship between these parameters is shown in Figure 3.4. Figure 3.4 Site, System, Channel, and Zone Relationships The Sites of the Multi-Net Radio System into which subscriber unit calls can roam SITES Up to 30 Rptrs Up to 30 Rptrs...
Page 56: Multi-Net Systems
General Operation 3.9.5.2 Multi-Net Systems Multi-Net systems are structured somewhat differently than non-Multi-Net systems. Characteristics of Multi-Net systems as used with this radio are as follows: • Each system is programmed with a site list that includes all the sites into which the radio can roam.
Page 57: Radio-Wide Features
E C T I O N Radio-wide Features Section 4 Viewing Radio Information The ES Series Portable radio has function button “Radio Info”. When this button is pressed, the following information is displayed. • Band • SEM version • File format version •...
Page 58: Option Keys / Buttons
Radio-wide Features Option Keys / Buttons Most of the keys/buttons on this radio are programmable (see Table 4.1) as follows: • On the side panel, the three buttons above the PTT switch (see Figure 2.3). • On the front panel, buttons <F3>, <F4>, and all DTMF buttons. •...
Page 59 Radio-wide Features Table 4.1 Programmable Option Button and Menu Mode Functions (Continued) X = Available in Mode: Project 25 Function Conventional Trunking SMARTNET SmartZone MultiNet Menu Display Home Home Zone Home 2 Homme2 Key Select, OTAR Key Select Keypad Lock Select (Opt sw only) Keypad Programming Select Keypad Prg...
Page 60: Feature Enable / Disable
Radio-wide Features Table 4.1 Programmable Option Button and Menu Mode Functions (Continued) X = Available in Mode: Project 25 Function Conventional Trunking SMARTNET SmartZone MultiNet Menu Display Volume Up (Opt sw only) Zone Select Zone Selct Shaded features support the secondary press and hold function on the portable radios. Feature Enable / Disable One of the function buttons may be programmed to enable/disable certain features.
Page 61: Menu Mode
Radio-wide Features Menu Mode Most functions that can be controlled by an option button can also be controlled by the menu mode. The functions that can be controlled by the menu mode are shown in Table 4.1. Functions can be controlled by both an option button and a menu parameter if desired. When the menu mode is used, the <F1>...
Page 62: Function Recall
Radio-wide Features 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 “Fnc Recall”. Pressing any button displays the function assigned to that button for a specified period.
Page 63: Home Channel Select
Radio-wide Features Home Channel Select If the Home option button is programmed, pressing it selects the preprogrammed 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.
Page 64: Surveillance Mode
Radio-wide Features The Alert Tone volume can be adjusted relative to the volume control setting. This is done by programming and also by the user if the Tone Volume Adjust option button or menu parameter is programmed. Relative levels of –170 to +170 can be set with “0” the default setting.
Page 65: Priority Scanning
Radio-wide Features There are two basic scan modes available: Priority (Standard) and Radio Wide. The operation of the priority type is unique to the type of channel selected, and the operation of Radio Wide type is the same regardless of the type of channel selected. Only one type can be enabled at a time.
Page 66: Scan Hold Time
Radio-wide Features • If the zone or channel is changed while radio wide scanning, scanning continues normally. Priority sampling is not available when using Radio Wide Scan. Note Use radio wide scanning only if two or more channels in different systems need to be scanned at the same time such as conventional and SMARTNET/SmartZone or Project 25 Trunked channels on two different trunked systems.
Page 67: Radio Wide Scan Mode
Radio-wide Features 4.11.4.2 Radio Wide Scan Mode The radio can be programmed to transmit on the selected or active channel similar to SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 trunked operation just described. 4.11.5 Nuisance Channel Delete With priority scanning, channels can be temporarily deleted from the scan list, for example, if messages become annoying.
Page 68: Group / Priority Scan Lists
Radio-wide Features 4.12.1 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.
Page 69: Editing A Priority Scan List
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 5.10.1 for more information.To change the currently selected scan list (all channel types), proceed as follows: 1 With scanning disabled ( icon not displayed), press the Scan List option button or...
Page 70: Radio Wide Scan Lists
Radio-wide Features channel out of the scan list. Refer to Sections 5.10.3 and 6.10.1 for more information on priority channel sampling. 6 To exit this mode and save the changes, press the <F1> (Exit) button or the Scan Edit option button again. 4.12.2 Radio Wide Scan Lists With radio wide scanning, up to 15 scan lists can be programmed.
Page 71: Global Positioning System (Gps)
Radio-wide Features 3 If the selected channel is in the scan list (scanned), the icon is displayed. To change the status of the displayed channel, press the <F2> (Enter) button. 4 To exit this mode and save the changes, press the <F1> (Exit) button or the RWS Edit option button again.
Page 72: Sending Gps Data
Radio-wide Features - Number of satellites that the receiver is currently receiving 4 You can cycle through the data items using the “Up” and “Down” buttons. If data is not available for an item, the display shows “No Data”. Note The GPS viewing mode remains active for 60 seconds after the last user input.
Page 73: Otap Transfer Times
Radio-wide Features - the parameters are stored in Flash memory until activated by programming or by the radio user. The activation method for the radio requires having either a menu item or a button assigned to the “Activate OTAP” function. The download completion action and any buttons/menu items must be programmed prior to beginning an OTAP procedure if an action other than the default “Prompt”...
Page 74 Radio-wide Features 4-18 ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 75: Conventional Mode Features
E C T I O N Conventional Mode Features Section 5 An overview of the conventional operating mode is located in Section 3.9.1. The following information describes the features unique to analog and digital (Project 25) conventional operation. Refer to the preceding “Radio Wide Features” (Section 4) for information on features common to all operating modes.
Page 76: Manual Channel Monitoring
Conventional Mode Features 5.1.2 Manual Channel Monitoring The automatic monitoring just described may occasionally disable the transmitter when the channel is not in use, such as if the repeater has extended hang time. In this case, you may not want to use automatic monitoring, but monitor the channel manually as follows: Busy Indicator - With scanning disabled, note if the multi-function indicator on the front panel is steady green.
Page 77: Busy Channel Lockout
Conventional Mode Features The Normal/Selective function disables Call Guard squelch and P25 group ID detect but not scanning and P25 NAC detect (see Section 5.4.6). Busy Channel Lockout The Busy Channel Lockout feature (also called Transmit Disable on Busy) automatically disables the transmitter if the channel is busy when the PTT switch is pressed.
Page 78: Call Guard Squelch Enable / Disable
Conventional Mode Features 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.
Page 79: Digital 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...
Page 80 Conventional Mode Features In addition, conventional systems can be programmed for the Keypad CTCSS/DSC feature. Codes can then be selected directly from the table by pressing the key for the code. For example, to select code 3 from the table, press the “3” key. No other conventional mode functions can then be assigned to these keys.
Page 81: Penalty Timer
Conventional Mode Features Penalty Timer A penalty timer may be programmed on conventional systems to prevent transmissions for the programmed time after the time-out timer disables the transmitter (see Section 4.6). The penalty timer can be programmed for the same times as the time-out timer, and timing starts when the PTT switch is released.
Page 82: Displaying Transmit / Receive Frequency
Conventional Mode Features A function buttons can be programmed to the “Repeater Talkaround” function. With a button programmed as “Repeater Talkaround”, the user can press this button while on any conventional frequency, shifting the radio from operation through a repeater, to simplex operation on the repeater transmit frequency.
Page 83: Emergency Call Alert
Conventional Mode Features In the P25 conventional mode, a special P25 emergency data transmission is sent, and in the conventional analog mode, an analog signalling packet is sent (both are programmed). Refer to Section 5.12.4 for information on MDC1200 Emergency Alert. For an Emergency Alarm: •...
Page 84: Emergency Calls
Conventional Mode Features If an emergency call is received by the radio on the selected channel, the emergency alarm ACK tone will sound (5 consecutive tones), and the “Emerg Rcvd” message will display, followed by the unit ID of the emergency radio. If any other emergency calls are made after this initial one using a different radio, the tone will not sound, but the unit ID will be updated to reflect the most recent emergency call.
Page 85: External Emergency Switch
Conventional Mode Features begin speaking as with a standard call. If the channel is changed, operation continues on the new channel in the emergency mode. 3 With analog calls, subsequent presses of the PTT switch cause the DTMF emergency ID to be sent according to the ANI programming (if DTMF ANI is enabled on the channel).
Page 86: Selecting A Scan List
Conventional Mode Features 5.10.1 Selecting a Scan List Conventional systems are programmed with a default scan list that is normally selected by all channels in that system. However, there is a programmable option to slave a particular conventional scan list to a zone. This then becomes the default list for all conventional channels in that zone (it overrides the system programming).
Page 87: Changing The Priority Channel
Conventional Mode Features The priority channel sampling feature ensures that when priority scanning, messages on the priority channel are not missed while listening to a message on some other channel. The radio can be programmed as just described so that the priority channel is a fixed channel programmed in the current scan list, the currently selected channel, or not used.
Page 88: Standard Conventional Calls
Conventional Mode Features Proceed as follows to change the priority channel using the Priority option button/menu parameter: 1 Make sure scanning is disabled ( icon not displayed) and the desired scan list is selected (see Section 4.12). 2 Select the channel you want to be the priority channel and then press the Priority option button or select that menu parameter.
Page 89: Ani Signaling Options
Conventional Mode Features 2 When the call is received, press the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen. If scanning, responses may occur on the priority, selected, or receive channel as described in Section 5.10.2. 5.12 ANI Signaling Options Five types of analog signaling are offered: •...
Page 90: Single Tone Encoder
Conventional Mode Features 5.12.2 Single Tone Encoder This feature allows the user to transmit a single tone by pressing the Single Tone Encoder option button or selecting that menu parameter. Each conventional system can be programmed for a tone of 500-2500 Hz in 1 Hz increments with a duration of 0.5-2.5 seconds in 0.1 second increments.
Page 91: Five-Tone Signaling
Conventional Mode Features • Process the system acknowledgement of emergency transmissions – so that the user knows that the emergency has been received • PTT ID Decode - Display the ID / Alias of a calling radio on all other radios •...
Page 92: Clone Mode
Conventional Mode Features 5.13 Clone Mode The Clone feature enables one radio to program another with identical information. Programming software is not required. Other requirements are as follows: • The Clone menu parameter must be enabled in the master (sending) radio. This parameter is not required with the slave (receiving) radio.
Page 93: Project 25 Mode Features
Conventional Mode Features 3 With wireless cloning, a screen is then displayed for entering the P25 Unit ID of the destination (slave) radio. Enter this ID using the keypad (or the Up/Down buttons) and <F2>. 4 The clone mode “Zone” or “Complete” is then selected. Select the desired mode. Operation is as follows: Zone - This mode allows channel information for only the selected zone to be transferred.
Page 94: Network Access Code
Conventional Mode Features 5.14.3 Network Access Code Project 25 conventional channels also use a NAC (Network Access Code) to control which calls are received on a channel. The NAC can be 0-4095, and each transmit and receive channel can be programmed for a different code. Other operation, such as monitoring before transmitting, is similar to that of analog channels.
Page 95: Automatic (Efjohnson Conventional) Registration
Conventional Mode Features If the OOR tone is not active, pressing the OOR Tone button enables the tone and the display will flash “OOR Tn On” for one second. Both the Entering OOR and Exiting OOR Tones will be disabled to avoid excess tones from fringe areas where the radio is toggling in and out of coverage.
Page 96: Changing A Channel Talkgroup
Conventional Mode Features P25 TG on Tx - The radio displays the number or alias of the talkgroup on which the call is being transmitted. 5.14.6.1 Changing a Channel Talkgroup If the Digital Talk Group Select option button or Select TG menu parameter is programmed, the talkgroup assigned to a channel can be changed by the user.
Page 97: Talkgroup Lock
Conventional Mode Features 5.14.7.1 Talkgroup Lock Often a user wishes to stay on one specific talkgroup when traveling from site to site. The Talkgroup Lock feature allows users to store the current active talkgroup to memory and the radio will use this talkgroup until the Talkgroup Lock feature has been disabled. The feature can be enabled / disabled with a programmable button or menu item.
Page 98 Conventional Mode Features If Talkgroup Lock is enabled, no permanent changes will be made to the selected Ο Talkgroup, only the Lock Talkgroup will be affected. Talkgroup Lock is a per system setting. As such, if multiple systems are Ο programmed to the same profile, only channels on the same system will be locked or unlocked concurrently.
Page 99: P25 Unit Calls
Conventional Mode Features 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. Only the individual ID of the target radio is sent (a talkgroup ID is not sent). The radios that can be called are pre programmed in the Unit Call list.
Page 100: Access / De-Access Codes
Conventional Mode Features • Unlimited - Telephone numbers can be selected from a list and also dialed directly using the keypad. Both limited and DTMF keypad models can place telephone calls by recalling the telephone number from a pre programmed list as just described. However, only DTMF keypad models can directly dial telephone numbers using the keypad.
Page 101: Answering A Telephone Call
Conventional Mode Features 4 Briefly press the PTT switch to send the access code. A dial tone sound then be heard. Briefly press the PTT switch again to send the digits. 5 Press the PTT switch to talk and release it to listen. Since the radio operates half duplex, it is not possible to talk and listen at the same time.
Page 102: Call History
Conventional Mode Features To initiate a page: 1 With a P25 conventional channel selected, momentarily press the Call Alert option button or select that menu parameter. The alias of the last ID called is displayed. 2 If required, press the Up/Down buttons to display the desired radio. The alias of each number is displayed.
Page 103: Status Messaging
Conventional Mode Features 5.14.13 Status Messaging The status messaging feature allows you to manually or automatically send your current status to your dispatcher on P25 channels. Up to eight status conditions can be pre programmed, and they are identified by an alias. If the Status option button or menu parameter is programmed, status conditions are sent as follows: 1 Momentarily press the Status option button or select that menu parameter.
Page 104: Menu Description
Conventional Mode Features Note The Keypad programming feature is available to Federal Government users only. Users regulated by the Federal Communications Commission are not allowed to have this feature. Keypad programming allows conventional channel parameters such as the transmit and receive frequency, Call Guard squelch code, and encryption key to be changed.
Page 105: Zone Password
Conventional Mode Features • SYS PARMS • CHAN PARMS Press the <F2> (Select) button to select a highlighted parameter, and press the <F1> button from one of the main menus to exit keypad programming. Pressing it in the other menus returns to the previous menu. The Up/Down buttons are also used in several menus to scroll through available selections.
Page 106: System Parameters
Conventional Mode Features Press the Select switch to select the “Chng Chan” parameter and then scroll through the programmed channels by pressing the Up/Down buttons. When the desired channel is displayed, select it by pressing the <F2> button. 5.15.5 System Parameters The “Sys Parms”...
Page 107 Conventional Mode Features Tx Freq - Programs the transmit channel frequency. The digit being changed flashes, and press the Up/Down buttons to select the desired number for that digit or enter it using the keypad. Then press the <F2> button to move to the next digit if applicable. If an invalid frequency is entered, a beep sounds, “Invalid”...
Page 108: Ctcss / Dcs Squelch Control (Analog Channel)
Conventional Mode Features - Power SW - Switchable power selectable by the High/Low power button. This choice is not available if that button is not programmed. 5.15.6.1 CTCSS / DCS Squelch Control (Analog Channel) Tx Code - Programs the transmit Call Guard (CTCSS/DCS) code. The currently selected code and is initially displayed.
Page 109: Sending A Text Message
Conventional Mode Features • A text message can be sent between radios on a digital channel with a repeater (if repeater talk-around is enabled) • The repeater in use is programmed for Repeated Data mode (not supported by EFJ 2600 repeaters) If “Set R to R”...
Page 110: Receiving A Text Message
Conventional Mode Features If “R to R” is enabled (paragraph 5.16.1), an acknowledgement message is not received. Instead, the display will show “Msg Sent”. 5.16.3 Receiving a Text Message When a text message is received, a short alternating tone is sounded and the display flashes “Text Msg”.
Page 111: Sending Global Positioning System (Gps) Data
Conventional Mode Features 3 To view the message text, press F2. If you wish to reply to the message, refer to paragraph 5.16.3.1. Note Text messages are retained only while the radio is powered up. If power is removed, all text message data is lost.
Page 112: Sending Gps Data In Response To System Request
Conventional Mode Features 5.17.3 Sending GPS Data in Response to System Request If so configured, the radio accepts P25 data requests for GPS data, and responds (over the air) with the current GPS data. 5.18 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.
Page 113 Conventional Mode Features 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.
Page 114: Rssi Tones (Fire Ground Mode)
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”...
Page 115: Smartnet / Smartzone / P25 Trunked Features
E C T I O N SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Section 6 Trunked Features ® ® An overview of the SMARTNET /SmartZone and P25 Trunked operating modes is located in Section 3.9. The following information describes the features unique to these modes of operation.
Page 116: Placing A Standard Group Call
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 6.2.1 Placing a Standard Group Call To place a Standard Group call: 1 Turn power on and set the volume as described in Section 3.1. Select the channel programmed for the talkgroup you want to call (see Section 3.3). 2 If the talkgroup is programmed for encryption and is not strapped to Clear or Secure, select the desired mode by pressing the Clear/Secure option button or selecting that menu parameter.
Page 117: Receiving A Standard Group Call
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 6.2.2 Receiving a Standard Group Call Calls are received on only the talkgroup and/or announcement group programmed for the selected channel (with scanning disabled). When the selected channel is programmed with both Talk and Announcement groups, only the Talk and Announcement group IDs are detected.
Page 118: Placing An Enhanced Private Conversation Call
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features • Unlimited - Unit IDs can be selected from a list and also dialed directly using the keypad. Both limited and DTMF keypad models can be programmed to recall the unit IDs from a preprogrammed list.
Page 119: Placing A Standard Private Conversation Call
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features - If the busy tone sounds and “Busy” is displayed, the called radio has answered the call but the system is busy. When the system is no longer busy, the call back tone sounds.
Page 120: Receiving A Private Call (All Types)
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features - The called party does not answer. Press the Private Call option button or <F1> (Exit) to end the call. - If the selected radio ID is not valid, “Invalid ID” is displayed and an alert tone sounds.
Page 121: Telephone Calls
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked 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/Smartnet/SmartZone/ Multi-Net Telephone Calls, the Land Mobile Radio System must be connected to a telephone system.
Page 122: Answering A Telephone Call
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features Numbers up to 32 digits (including pauses) can be entered. Press the Phone option button to cancel the call. 3 Press and release the PTT switch and “Dialing” is displayed. Events that may occur are as follows: - If the access is successful, a dial tone sounds and the dialed number is displayed and sent.
Page 123: Call Alert
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features Call Alert The Call Alert™ feature allows pages to be sent and received. With SMARTNET/ SmartZone operation, either the Enhanced Private Conversation™ or Standard Private Conversation mode may be programmed depending on the capabilities of the radio system.
Page 124: Messaging
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 3 Press the PTT switch or the <F2> button and one of the following occur: - If five beeps sound, the system received the page and the paged radio is on the air and received it.
Page 125: Emergency Alarm And Call
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 2 To change the current status, press the Up/Down buttons until the desired status is displayed. Then to send the status, press the <F2> (Select) button or momentarily press the PTT switch. One of the following events then occurs: - If five beeps sound and “Ack Rcvd”...
Page 126: Emergency Call Alert
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features Proceed as follows to send an emergency alarm: 1 If required, press the Emergency option button or select that menu parameter. The radio then automatically transmits the emergency alarm. 2 Either Normal or Silent operation can be programmed. With the Normal mode, the red LED lights, the emergency tone sounds, and “EMERGENCY”...
Page 127: Emergency Hot Mic
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 6.8.3.1 Emergency Hot Mic If Emergency Hot Mic has been enabled for emergency calls, automatic transmitting occurs with microphone audio unmuted without having to manually press the PTT switch. The automatic transmit period is programmed for 10-120 seconds in ten-second intervals. If the “Increment by 1”...
Page 128: External Emergency Feature
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 6.8.4 External Emergency Feature A special man-down switch (currently available only from third-party vendors) is attached to the accessory connector of the radio. If this feature is enabled by programming and the radio is in a horizontal position for longer than the programmed time (0-63 seconds), an emergency condition is triggered the same as if the Emergency button was pressed.
Page 129: Priority Talkgroup Sampling
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features • Scanning is turned on and off by the Scan option button or menu parameter. Talkgroups (channels) can be programmed so that scanning automatically starts when the talkgroup is selected (Autoscan). • When responding to calls in the scan mode, the programming of the Talkback Scan parameter determines if a response always occurs on the talkgroup of the call (Active Group) or the Selected Group if they are different.
Page 130: Dynamic Regrouping
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 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. Priority scanning must also be supported at the system level for it to occur as programmed in the radio.
Page 131: Smartzone And P25 Trunked Unique Features
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 2 Talk and listen as usual. When dynamic regrouping is canceled by the dispatcher, a short tone sounds. If a standard channel is not selected after this occurs, transmission is not allowed if the talkgroup is assigned as a dynamic regrouping talkgroup only. If it is assigned as a normal talkgroup, normal transmissions are allowed.
Page 132: Site Trunking
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 2 Release the PTT switch and then press it for five seconds or more. If a chirp tone sounds with the PTT switch pressed, busy override is occurring. Note Remember that not all members of the talkgroup are receiving your message. Missing members will start receiving your message as channels become available.
Page 133: Locking / Unlocking A Site
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features 6.12.5 Locking / Unlocking a Site It is sometimes desirable to stay on a site. To prevent the radio from searching for a new site, lock it on the current site by pressing the Site Lock option button or selecting that menu parameter.
Page 134: P25 Wide Area Scan
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked Features With the Zone Fail Site Lock feature enabled, the radio continues to roam normally when the system zone controller is active. However, if the zone controller fails, this is detected and the Zone Fail Site Lock mode is entered. The only site the radio is then allowed to operate on is its home site.
Page 135: Normal P25 And Smartzone Control Channel Hunt
SMARTNET / SmartZone / P25 Trunked 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.
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Page 137: Multi-Net Terms
E C T I O N Multi-Net Features Section 7 Multi-Net is a proprietary EFJohnson Technologies trunked radio protocol with enhanced features including roaming, status messages, and special calls. The types of calls that can be placed with Multi-Net operation include standard (group) and special. Special calls include telephone, unit (unique ID), and directed group.
Page 138 Multi-Net Features Channel - A channel selects a group encode/decode ID pair (indicated by an alias), system, access priority, and other information. The system associated with a channel is programmed with a home channel which together with the encode and decode IDs determine the recipient of a call and also which calls are received.
Page 139: Decode (Receive) Id Codes
Multi-Net Features Subscriber Unit - A generic term referring to both the mobile and portable radios being used in a radio system. System - Similar to the selectable “Systems” used with other EFJohnson Technologies Multi-Net radios. Refer to Section 3.9.5 for more information. System Key - The system repeaters and all subscriber radios are programmed with a unique System Key that is provided by the EFJohnson Technologies Company.
Page 140: Receive Priority Calls
Multi-Net Features Table 7.1 Multi-Net Standard And Special Call Receive Priority Interrupting Call Call in Standard Unit/ Progress Group Telephone Unique ID Interrogate Kill Reassign Emergency All Call Kill Reassignment Emergency All Call [1] With these calls, the priority order is determined by the type of ID code as listed in Section 7.2.2. [2] Since the “ALL CALL”...
Page 141: Access Priority
Multi-Net Features Block ID codes For example, if a call is being received on selectable ID 223 and a call is detected on fixed priority ID 2, the call on selectable ID 223 is immediately dropped and the radio switches to the call on fixed priority ID 2.
Page 142: Caller Identification
Multi-Net Features With all Unit/Directed Group calls, no special authorization is required. All that is needed is proper programming of the radios originating and receiving the call. Therefore, a Unit call can be made to any radio in the same site or some other site that is programmed to receive Auxiliary calls.
Page 143: Emergency
Multi-Net Features Emergency If programmed, the Emergency option button or menu parameter can be used to select and/or place a high priority call. Any option button can be programmed as an emergency button although the orange button on the top panel is normally used. When the emergency button is pressed with a Multi-Net channel selected, the emergency mode is indicated by “EMERGNCY”...
Page 144: Encryption
Multi-Net Features Automatic Transmit - This mode is typically used in radio systems that do have a centralized dispatch console that can send a response that acknowledges automatic transmissions. When the Emergency button is activated with Automatic Transmit programmed, the Emergency Zone and Channel are selected and scanning is disabled. The transceiver begins automatically transmitting the Emergency Alert call on the programmed emergency zone/channel every 10 seconds using access priority 1.
Page 145: Scan On-Off And Indicators
Multi-Net Features The group scan feature monitors the currently registered site for calls with the home channel number and group IDs of the home channel of the current scan list. When a call is detected, scanning stops and the message is received. Shortly after the message is complete, scanning resumes (unless it has been disabled).
Page 146: Scan List Select
Multi-Net Features 2 Select the group scan list edit mode using the Scan List Edit option button or menu parameter. This mode is indicated by in the display then select a scan list to edit. Note The user cannot add or delete scan lists initially programmed. 3 Select the channel you want to add or delete by pressing the Up/Down buttons.
Page 147: Call Delay
Multi-Net Features 7.8.3.2 Call Delay The preceding receive delay time controls the scan delay until the transmitter is keyed and then the Call Delay Time controls the delay. This time is also programmable for 0-7 seconds, and it ensures that a response to your message is heard instead of some other message occurring on another scanned channel.
Page 148: Multi-Net Group Calls
Multi-Net Features 2 The channel is then deleted and scanning of the remaining channels in the scan list resumes. 3 Deleted channels are added back into the scan list if any of the following occur: - Scanning is turned OFF and then ON again using the Scan option button or menu parameter.
Page 149: Receiving A Group Call
Multi-Net Features appears. Drive closer to the radio system or away from shielding structures and try again. Normally, the radio automatically changes sites if an out-of-range condition occurs (see Section 7.13.1). - When responding, busy or out-of-range conditions may also occur as when placing a call because the system is re-accessed for each transmission.
Page 150: Placing A Special Call
Multi-Net Features released to listen, and the landside party cannot be heard while talking or spoken to while listening. Unit Call - This is the same as a Unique ID call. It allows a call to be placed to as specific subscriber unit.
Page 151: Entering Number Using Keypad
Multi-Net Features 2 Press the Up/Down button to scroll through the pre-programmed list of numbers. The alias and number of each entry are alternately displayed. Highlight the desired number and press the F2 button. Proceed to Step 5. 7.10.1.2 Entering Number Using Keypad 1 To place a Telephone Call, press and hold the Phone option button until a tone sounds or select that menu parameter (see preceding section).
Page 152: Receiving A Special Call
Multi-Net Features tells the system that the call is complete and prevents additional billing for the time required by the system to automatically detect the end of the call. 7.10.2 Receiving a Special Call Note When Radio Wide scanning is enabled, special calls are received on only the system of the selected channel (see Section 4.11).
Page 153: Number Entry / List Programming
Multi-Net Features 7.10.3 Number Entry / List Programming One radio wide list can be programmed for Telephone call numbers and another for Unit call IDs. Each list can contain up to 16 numbers. 7.10.3.1 Direct Entry Using Keypad As described in Section 7.10.1, numbers can be directly entered using the DTMF keypad. To select this mode, press and hold the option button until a tone sounds (approximately 1 second) or select Enter No (telephone call) or ID (unit call) in the menu mode and press the F2 button.
Page 154: Subscriber Unit-Originated Special Calls
Multi-Net Features Directed Group Call (Current Site) 2-digit home repeater number + 3-digit group ID Directed Group Call (Directed Site) 3-digit site number + 2-digit home repeater number + 3-digit group ID 7.10.4 Subscriber Unit-Originated Special Calls Telephone - These are calls to or from a subscriber unit made through the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
Page 155: Landside-Originate Special Calls
Multi-Net Features To receive a Directed Group call, a channel programmed for the group ID of the call must be selected or scanned, or be a block or priority ID as described in Sections 7.2.1 and 7.2.2. To respond to a Directed Group call, a channel programmed for that group ID must be selected.
Page 156: Receive-Only Channels
Multi-Net Features If this feature is enabled and the PTT switch is pressed while a message is being received, the transmitter is disabled, the busy tone sounds, and “BUSY” is displayed until the PTT switch is released. Therefore, the radio system can be accessed only after a message is complete.
Page 157: Automatic Site Search
Multi-Net Features Auto-Registration - Automatic registration occurs as soon as radio power is turned ON and when switching localities. The registration message is transmitted automatically without pressing the PTT switch. 7.13.3 Automatic Site Search When the signal level decreases so that the number of good data messages are below programmed scan dropout criteria (see next section), the radio begins checking all the status channels of the other sites linked to the system.
Page 158: Manual Site Search
Multi-Net Features Acceptable - The RSSI of a site must exceed this level for it to be considered as a candidate for a new site by the site search procedure. Good - Not currently used. Very Good - Not currently used. 7.13.5 Manual Site Search When a Site Search option button or menu parameter is programmed, the following functions can be selected.
Page 159: Status Messages
Multi-Net Features 7.14 Status Messages Status messages can be transmitted whenever the transmitter is keyed on a Multi-Net channel. Up to eight different messages are pre-programmed such as such as “AT SITE”, “LEAVING”, “LOADING”, or “OUT SERVCE”. The message that is transmitted is selected by the Status option button or menu mode Status function (see Sections 4.4 and 4.2).
Page 160: Exiting Queue Mode
Multi-Net Features 7.15.1 Exiting Queue Mode The queue mode can be exited at any time as follows: • Pressing the option button used to select the current Telephone or Unit Call mode • Cycling radio power • Changing channels 7.15.2 Receiving Calls in Queue Mode As described in Section 7.10, only calls of the same type as the selected mode are received (Unit or Telephone).
Page 161: Transmit Inhibit
Multi-Net Features Transmit Priority - A transmit priority of 2-5 can be programmed. A “2” programs the highest and “5” the lowest priority (“1” is reserved for emergency calls). Refer to Section 7.2.3 for more information. Receive Priority - The receive priority of the various group IDs is described in Section 7.2.2.
Page 162 Multi-Net Features 7-26 ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 163: Miscellaneous
E C T I O N Miscellaneous Section 8 Error Messages The following are definitions of the various error messages that may be displayed. Aff Failed - A group affiliation attempt has received a Failed response from the system. The precise reason for a Failed response is manufacturer dependent. Aff Deny - A group affiliation attempt has received a Denied response from the system.
Page 164 Miscellaneous Bad Hrdwar - The software was loaded on the wrong platform. Boot loader version does not match the expected boot loader version. Batt Low - The battery voltage has been detected as being low. Busy - A call has been attempted and the system has responded that no channels are available for assignment.
Page 165 Miscellaneous Invld Ch - The channel entered by the user in keypad programming is not valid. Key Fail - The encryption key required by the current selected group/channel is not valid. Kypd Lockd - The keypad lock function is active and key presses are not accepted in this mode.
Page 166: System Operator Programming
Miscellaneous Sts Failed - No acknowledgement was received while sending a status report. Timeout - A time out has occurred in attempting the current function. Tx Timeout - The Tx time-out timer has expired and Tx has been terminated. Write Fail - The radio is unable to write to the EEPROM. Zone Fail - The radio has been programmed with more zones than it was optioned for.
Page 167: Licensing
Miscellaneous Licensing A government license is usually required to operate this radio on the air. Radio Service If the radio is not responding to any button/key presses, the keypad may be locked. Refer to Section 3.6 for more information. If “Password” is briefly displayed when power is turned on and you are prompted to enter a password, the Power-Up Password feature is enabled.
Page 168 Miscellaneous ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 169: Available Options
E C T I O N Available Options Section 9 This manual describes the operation of all features that are currently available for the 51xx ES radio. However, many of these features are optional and therefore may not be available in your radio.
Page 170 Available Options Trunking Options SMARTNET analog operation Ο SmartZone analog operation Ο Digital SMARTNET/SmartZone Ο Multi-Net analog operation Ο Feature Options Keypad programming (Federal Government users only) Ο 864 channels/talkgroups Ο DTMF Keypad support Ο Zonefail site lock Ο MDC 1200 Ο...
Page 171: Passwords
E C T I O N Passwords Section 10 The following passwords may be set: • Four Power-On (User x) Passwords • Download and Upload Passwords • Master Password • Zone Passwords 10.1 Password Descriptions Passwords are described below: 10.1.1 User (Power-On) Passwords When a User Password is enabled, it must be entered each time radio power is turned on.
Page 172: Download / Upload Passwords
Passwords 10.1.2 Download / Upload Passwords Separate Download (write) and Upload (read) passwords can be programmed to prevent unauthorized downloading or uploading of radio programming parameters. When one or both of these passwords are used, the proper password must be entered to perform the operation.
Page 173: Lost Passwords
If a password is lost, contact EFJohnson Technologies Customer Service. 10.2.2 Changing Password An assigned password can be changed by the user if the “Set User Password” option button or menu parameter (5100 ES) is programmed. Selecting this function displays prompts for entering and confirming a new password. Note With the 51xx ES portable, it is recommended that a number key not be used for this function because the password mode is exited if that key is pressed to enter a number.
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Page 175: Secure Communication (Encryption)
E C T I O N Secure Communication (Encryption) Section 11 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.
Page 176: Aes (Advanced Encryption Standard)
Secure Communication (Encryption) • DES-OFB - A form of DES encryption for digital channels that uses output feedback. This protocol does not result in the degraded range that occurs with analog channels. 11.1.2 AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) The encryption standard AES is replacing DES-OFB encryption on digital (P25) channels. It uses a 128-, 192-, or 256-bit encryption key instead of the 64-bit key used with DES.
Page 177: Encryption Keys
Secure Communication (Encryption) 11.2 Encryption Keys An encryption key is a cryptographic variable that is required by the encryption algorithm to encrypt and decrypt voice or data. To maintain system security, these keys must be protected from disclosure and also periodically replaced or updated. With the AES and DES encryption used by EFJohnson Technologies radios (see Section 11.1), the same encryption key is used by both the encrypting (sending) and decrypting (receiving) radio.
Page 178: Pid / Sln Key Management Modes
Secure Communication (Encryption) 11.2.2 PID / SLN Key Management Modes Note The term “SLN” from the Project 25 specification is equivalent to “CKR” (Common Key Reference) also used to define this parameter. When this mode is selected, keys are loaded using a SMA (System Management EFJohnson radios Assistant), a Motorola KVL-3000 or KVL 3000 plus.
Page 179: Maintaining Keys In Memory
Secure Communication (Encryption) 11.2.3 Maintaining Keys in Memory The radio may need to be connected to a constant power source to preserve the encryption keys in memory. The programming of the Infinite Key Retention parameter determines if keys are permanently stored in memory or erased soon after power is removed. When Infinite Key Retention is enabled, keys are stored in memory and are not lost when power is removed.
Page 180: Clear / Secure Strapping
Secure Communication (Encryption) • When a secure call is received on a digital channel in either the secure or clear mode, this icon flashes. • When a clear call is received on a digital channel in the secure mode, this icon is on continuously.
Page 181: Analog Receive Mode Options
Secure Communication (Encryption) 11.3.2 Analog Receive Mode Options The following receive options can be programmed with conventional operation. With SMARTNET/SmartZone and P25 Trunked operation, encrypted calls are received if the proper key is programmed. No Autodetect - Only signals coded like the transmit signals are received. Proper Key Autodetect - (Analog Channels) When this feature is disabled and a message is received with the wrong key, the audio unmutes and garbled (encrypted) audio is heard.
Page 182: Motorola Third-Party Rnc Registration
Secure Communication (Encryption) 11.4.1 Motorola Third-Party RNC Registration The 51xx ES portable supports Motorola dynamic data registration. However, if desired, the radio can be programmed to perform MOT 3rd Party data registration instead of dynamic registration on the OTAR and Data parameters page. If MOT 3rd Party registration is selected, the radio must be manually registered on the Motorola RNC Console by entering the following command: LCRD 03 06 00 1234 7F xx xx xx 0A 0A 00 07 00 yy...
Page 183: Otar Option Buttons
Change Keyset - Toggles the active keyset between Keyset 1 and Keyset 2. The new active keyset is briefly displayed and then normal operation resumes. When the 5100 ES menu is used, the current active keyset is indicated by an asterisk. To change to the other keyset, highlight it and press the <F2> button.
Page 184 Secure Communication (Encryption) 11-10 ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 185: Data Features
E C T I O N Data Features Section 12 Advances in digital communication allow for new data features and services using the radio link. This section discusses data features and services available for portable ES radios. 12.1 P25 Trunking Features P25 Trunking supports data service on a P25 Trunking system using an EFJohnson Technologies radio and a portable computer.
Page 186: Context Activation
Data Features Note Since the radio uses the side port for the MDP Interface, a “Data Modes” button must be programmed to enable the PPP interface. 12.1.2 Context Activation For the radio to access data service on a trunking system, it must be a valid user on the system and it must be affiliated to an RF site.
Page 187: Network Connection Screen
Data Features 1 Using the Control Panel, access the Network Connection screen (Figure 12.1). Figure 12.1 Network Connection Screen 2 Click Create a new connection link.The New Connection Wizard screen appears (Figure 12.2). 3 Click Next. The Network Connection Type screen appears (Figure 12.3). ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual 12-3...
Page 188: New Connection Wizard Screen
Data Features Figure 12.2 New Connection Wizard Screen 12-4 ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 189: Network Connection Type Screen
Data Features Figure 12.3 Network Connection Type Screen ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual 12-5...
Page 190: Advanced Connection Options Screen
Data Features 4 Select Set up an advanced connection, then click Next. The Advanced Connection Options screen appears (Figure 12.4) Figure 12.4 Advanced Connection Options Screen 5 Select Connect directly to another computer, then click Next. The Host or Guest screen appears (Figure 12.5).
Page 191: Host Or Guest Screen
Data Features Figure 12.5 Host or Guest Screen Figure 12.6 Connection Name Screen ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual 12-7...
Page 192: Select A Device Screen
Data Features 7 In the Computer Name frame, type the name for the connection. Then click Next. The Select a Device screen appears (Figure 12.7). Figure 12.7 Select a Device Screen 8 From the Select a device pull-down list, select the communications port to use to connect the cable from the radio to the computer.
Page 193: Connection Availability
Data Features Figure 12.8 Connection Availability Figure 12.9 Completing New Connection Wizard Screen ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual 12-9...
Page 194: Connect Radio Screen
Data Features 10 Click Finish. The new connection is established (and should be in the network connection folder). The Connect Radio screen appears (Figure 12.10). Figure 12.10 Connect Radio Screen 11 Click Properties. The Radio Properties screen appears (Figure 12.11). 12 Under the General tab, click Configure.
Page 195: Radio Properties Screen: General Tab
Data Features Figure 12.11 Radio Properties Screen: General Tab 13 Click OK. The Modem Configuration screen appears (Figure 12.12). ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual 12-11...
Page 196: Modem Configuration Screen
Data Features Figure 12.12 Modem Configuration Screen 14 From the Maximum Speed pull-down list, select 9600. Leave all other options unchecked, and click OK. The Radio Properties screen returns (Figure 12.13). 12-12 ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 197: Radio Properties Screen: Options Tab
Data Features Figure 12.13 Radio Properties Screen: Options Tab 15 Under the Options tab, ensure that the box for Prompt for name and password certificate, etc. is unchecked. Then select the Networking tab (Figure 12.14). 16 Under the Networking tab, ensure that the following boxes are unchecked: - File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks - Intel Wireless Connection Agent - Deterministic Network Enhancer...
Page 198: Radio Properties Screen: Networking Tab
Data Features Figure 12.14 Radio Properties Screen: Networking Tab 17 Ensure that the box for Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then click Properties.The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen appears (Figure 12.15). 12-14 ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 199: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Screen
Data Features Figure 12.15 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen 18 Select Obtain an IP address automatically, then click Advanced. The Advanced TCP/ IP Settings screen appears (Figure 12.16). ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual 12-15...
Page 200: Advanced Tcp/Ip Settings Screen
Data Features Figure 12.16 Advanced TCP/IP Settings Screen 19 Ensure that the box for Use default gateway on remote network is unchecked. Then click OK. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen returns (Figure 12.17). 12-16 ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 201: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties Screen
Data Features Figure 12.17 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen 20 Click OK. The Radio Properties screen returns (Figure 12.18). 21 Click Cancel. The configuration of the connection between the radio and the portable computer is complete. ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual 12-17...
Page 202: Connection And Testing
Data Features Figure 12.18 Radio Properties Screen: Networking Tab 12.1.3.1 Connection and Testing To connect the computer and radio and test the connection perform the instructions in the following paragraphs. 12.1.3.1.1 Connection To connect the computer and radio, right click on the network icon. The Connecting Radio window (Figure 12.19) appears, and remains until the connection is made.
Page 203: Radio Connection Window
Data Features Figure 12.19 Radio Connection Window 12.1.3.1.2 PPP Link Test Further verification that the link is working correctly can be made by “pinging” the subscriber radio from the mobile computer: 1 Activate the Command Prompt screen from the Accessories pull-down list of the Start menu (see Figure 12.20).
Page 204: Command Prompt Screen: Replies To Successful "Ping
Data Features Figure 12.21 Command Prompt Screen: Replies to Successful “Ping” 12-20 ES Series Models II/III Portable Radio Operating Manual...
Page 205: Service Information
E C T I O N Service Information Section 13 This section describes how to obtain authorized service for the ES Series portable radio. 13.1 Product Warranty The warranty statement for this equipment is available from your product supplier or from: Warranty Department EFJohnson Technologies...
Page 206: Telephone Technical Support
Service Information To register EFJohnson Technologies products online, visit www.EFJohnsonTechnologies.com. Click the link for Service and Support, then follow the instructions for Warranty Registration. 13.3 Telephone Technical Support Technical support personnel can help resolve many issues over the telephone, such as display, volume, software, programming.
Page 207: Returns For Repairs
Service Information 13.5 Returns for Repairs Before returning equipment for repair, contact the EFJohnson Technologies Customer Service Department as described in the preceding section. They may be able to suggest a solution to the problem, making return of the equipment unnecessary. Repair service is normally available through local authorized EFJohnson Technologies land mobile radio service centers.
Page 208: Replacement Parts
Service Information 13.6 Replacement Parts Replacement parts can be ordered directly from the Service Parts Department. To order parts by phone, dial the toll-free number as described in Section 13.4. When ordering, please supply the part number and quantity of each part ordered. EFJohnson Technologies dealers also need to give their account number.
Page 209 Index Directed Group Call ......7-14 7-18 Display ........2-8 Access Priority .
Page 210 Index (continued) P25 ........5-21 Microphone .
Page 211 Index (continued) Radio Wide Scan List Edit ....7-10 Programming ........8-4 Repeater Talk-Around .
Page 212 Index (continued) Selectable ID Codes ......7-4 Tone Select ........4-7 Servicing .

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