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Codan HF SSB series User Manual

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HF SSB transceiver
This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series
transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that
describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
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Part number 15-04073 Issue 1
Your Codan HF SSB transceiver............................................ 2-2
Transceiver options ................................................................ 2-6
Transceiver controls ............................................................... 2-7
The display layout ................................................................ 2-12
Transceiver rear panel .......................................................... 2-14
Types of calls ......................................................................... 3-2
Switching on the transceiver................................................... 3-4
Adjusting the volume.............................................................. 3-6
Selecting channels .................................................................. 3-7
Tuning the antenna ............................................................... 3-14
Using the microphone........................................................... 3-17
Muting the transceiver.......................................................... 3-18
Selecting the operating mode ............................................... 3-20
Scanning for incoming calls ................................................. 3-23
Changing transmitter power ................................................. 3-27
Adjusting the display brightness........................................... 3-28
Adjusting the display contrast .............................................. 3-29
Using Clarifier mode ............................................................ 3-30
Using View Channel Options mode ..................................... 3-31
Using Free-Tune Receiver mode .......................................... 3-33
Using View All Settings mode ............................................. 3-37
Customising your transceiver ............................................... 3-39
ALE call ................................................................................. 4-3
Emergency selcall................................................................... 4-7
GPS beacon call ................................................................... 4-12
GPS position call.................................................................. 4-16
Page call ............................................................................... 4-20
Selcall................................................................................... 4-26
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    HF SSB transceiver 9323 This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
  • Page 2 HF SSB transceiver—9323 Selective beacon call ............4-29 Status call ................4-32 Telcall................... 4-39 Tone call................4-46 Voice call ................4-48 Receiving calls Receiving calls ............... 5-2 Reviewing calls held in memory..........5-7 Setting up to receive emergency selcalls ......5-10 Receiving beacon calls ............
  • Page 3 HF SSB transceiver—9323 Options factory fitted in your transceiver Code Description CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port. Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems. IPC-500—support for IPC-500. Local Diagnostics—local diagnostics such as dB volts display and SWR. Remote Control—support for control of transceiver by 8570/8571 remote control system.
  • Page 4 HF SSB transceiver—9323 The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes. Part number 15-04073 Issue 1...
  • Page 5 HF SSB transceiver 9360 This guide contains descriptions of features for the full range of HF SSB series transceivers. The table of contents below only refers to the sections in the guide that describe standard or optional features for your transceiver.
  • Page 6 HF SSB transceiver—9360 Selective beacon call ............4-29 Status call ................4-32 Telcall................... 4-39 Tone call................4-46 Voice call ................4-48 Receiving calls Receiving calls ............... 5-2 Reviewing calls held in memory..........5-7 Setting up to receive emergency selcalls ......5-10 Receiving beacon calls ............
  • Page 7 HF SSB transceiver—9360 Options factory fitted in your transceiver Code Description Automatic Link Establishment—support for 9300 ALE controller. CICS—access to Computer Interface Command Set through transceiver’s C adapter (accessory) or RS-232 port. Data—support for 9001/9002 fax/data modems. Emergency Selcall—send and receive emergency selcall. IPC-500—support for IPC-500.
  • Page 8 HF SSB transceiver—9360 The following plastic envelopes are provided for holding your notes. Part number 15-04073 Issue 1...
  • Page 9 No part of this handbook may be reproduced, transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Codan Pty Ltd. © Copyright 1997 Codan Pty Ltd.

  • Page 10: About This User Guide

    1 About this user guide This guide describes how you use the Codan HF SSB transceiver to make and receive calls. The user guide contains six chapters. Chapter 1 explains how to use this user guide. Chapter 2 gives you an overview and describes the equipment and controls.
  • Page 11 About this user guide Standards and icons In this guide, Arial typeface is used for text shown on the transceiver display. For example: If no response was displayed, send the call again. Arial typeface in bold is used for the names of buttons, knobs and connectors.
  • Page 12 About this user guide Glossary This term... Means... µV Microvolt. Bit Error Rate. Ampere. Alternating Current. Automatic Link Establishment. Amplitude Modulation. Baud Binary transfer rate. Call memory a list containing details of the last ten calls you have received. CICS Computer Interface Command Set.
  • Page 13 About this user guide This term... Means... Millimetre. Power Amplifier. Printed Circuit Board. Personal Identification Number. PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network. PTT button Press-To-Talk button. Random Access Memory. Radphone Direct Dial. Receive-only a channel that allows you to receive calls channel but not send calls.
  • Page 14 Width. Other documents For information on how you set up the transceiver, refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual (Codan part number 15-04076). For information on ALE calling, refer to the 9300 ALE controller user guide (Codan part number 15-04046).
  • Page 15 About this user guide HF SSB transceiver user guide...

  • Page 16: Overview

    2 Overview This chapter describes: • the main features of the transceiver (2-2) • the buttons and knobs that control the transceiver (2-7) • the display layout (2-12) • the connectors on the rear panel of the transceiver (2-14). Continual research and development has produced different versions of the HF SSB transceiver.

  • Page 17: Your Codan Hf Ssb Transceiver

    Overview Your Codan HF SSB transceiver The innovative HF SSB series transceiver incorporates the most recent circuit technology and manufacturing techniques to give unbeatable operating performance and reliability. The transceiver is designed for fixed base and mobile installations. The transceiver is available with either front panel control or with an extended control head using a separate loudspeaker.
  • Page 18 250kHz to 30MHz. Channels can be single or two-frequency simplex. They can be programmed at the factory or by an authorised Codan dealer through the transceiver microphone socket using Codan XP programming software and an IBM compatible computer.
  • Page 19 Overview Selective call (where fitted) Selective calling simplifies calling stations. Each transceiver has its own address rather like a telephone number. You call a station by specifying its address. If the station is unattended, your call details are automatically recorded. Selective calling saves you from having to listen to noise when waiting for a call.
  • Page 20 Overview GPS (where fitted) You can attach a GPS receiver to the transceiver. The transceiver automatically transmits GPS information in response to a request from another station. You can also send your GPS location to another transceiver. Telephone (where fitted) A base station can be connected to an IPC-500 telephone interconnect unit.

  • Page 21: Transceiver Options

    Overview Transceiver options See the front of this guide for the list of transceiver options fitted in your transceiver. You can also check which options are fitted in your transceiver by using View All Settings mode (see Using View All Settings mode, Chapter 3). This mode provides a list of codes for most fitted options.

  • Page 22: Transceiver Controls

    Overview Transceiver controls CODAN On/Off On/Off Mode Mode 93XX SSB Transceiver Select USB/LSB Scan Tune Volume Emgcy S'Call Voice Call Mute Mute 13 11 10 9 Figure 2.1 Front panel of the transceiver On/Off On/Off Mode Mode HF SSB Transceiver...
  • Page 23 Overview CODAN Chan Chan Chan Chan Tune Scan Mute Call B'con Enter R'call To control head or transceiver Figure 2.3 The microphone Control panel Microphone Function   On/Off button switches the transceiver on or off. The display shows information about the current operation of the transceiver.
  • Page 24 Overview Control panel Microphone Function   knob on the control panel and Chan the channel buttons on the microphone change the channel when you are in Select Channel mode (the normal operating Chan mode).   knob is also used with the     knob to enter message or channel...
  • Page 25 Overview Control panel Microphone Function     S'Call button removes normal Mute background noise until a selcall is received. When selcall mute is selected, the indicator at the top left of the button is     Scan button starts and stops the Scan transceiver scanning selected channels for incoming calls.
  • Page 26 Overview Control panel Microphone Function    button on the microphone Enter R'call is used for such functions as: • recalling an existing channel number in Channel mode • viewing the call memory for details of received calls • entering information.     Pressing the...

  • Page 27: The Display Layout

    Overview The display layout The 4-line display on the control panel tells you what the transceiver is doing. For a list of display messages, refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 10, Display messages. Base station 2100 CALL Figure 2.4 The display Part of Display Function...
  • Page 28 Overview Part of Display Function Shows the kHz transmit/receive frequency of the 2100 channel. For 2-frequency simplex channels the receive frequency is normally displayed—the transmit frequency is displayed during transmission. You can display both frequencies at the same time (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 6, Display frequency).

  • Page 29: Transceiver Rear Panel

    Overview Transceiver rear panel CODAN Australia Type 93xx Serial No. Antenna Control Remote Control Alarm RS232 Figure 2.5 Rear panel of the transceiver Item Description Antenna socket. Earth (ground) screw.         connector for automatic antennas and antenna tuners.
  • Page 30 Overview Item Description 12V DC power lead.       connector for the control head or a remote control unit.       socket for an external alarm (for use with selcall if fitted).   10-pin general purpose connector for ALE controllers, modems and fax interfaces.
  • Page 31 Overview 2-16 HF SSB transceiver user guide...

  • Page 32: Using The Transceiver

    3 Using the transceiver This chapter explains the basic steps necessary to operate your transceiver. It covers: • Types of call (3-2) • Switching on the transceiver (3-4) • Adjusting the volume (3-6) • Selecting channels (3-7) • Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM, 3-12) •...

  • Page 33: Types Of Calls

    Call types that are not factory fitted are available as transceiver options that you fit yourself. To fit a call type, contact Codan for a password that will enable the call type in your transceiver (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, Password entry to enable transceiver options).
  • Page 34 Using the transceiver Call type Description Group call A group call simultaneously calls a range of stations. Group calls can be GPS position calls, page calls or selcalls. Page call A page call sends a text message. It allows you to leave a message at another station.

  • Page 35: Switching On The Transceiver

    HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 9, PIN setup. If you forget your PIN, you will have to obtain a special password from Codan to delete the PIN before you can use the transceiver. To switch on the transceiver:...
  • Page 36 Using the transceiver Action Notes Enter your PIN You can enter your PIN using the Select and Volume knobs. numeral button Press Example of the display: Geneva Switzerland Enter 2040 R'call CALL If the PIN is incorrect, the transceiver automatically switches off.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Volume

    Using the transceiver Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume of the loudspeaker: Action Notes Rotate As you adjust the volume, any muting selected momentarily Volume switches off. The transceiver beeps at the minimum and maximum volume settings. HF SSB transceiver user guide...

  • Page 38: Selecting Channels

    Using the transceiver Selecting channels Before you can send a call, you need to select which channel to use. You can change the channel by: • viewing the list of channels • recalling a channel number • recalling a channel receive frequency •...
  • Page 39 Using the transceiver Selecting a channel by viewing the list of channels The easiest way to select a channel is by viewing the list of channels set up in the transceiver. To select a channel by viewing the list of channels: Action Notes In Channel mode, rotate...
  • Page 40 Using the transceiver Selecting a channel by recalling its channel number You can select a channel by directly entering its channel number. This method saves you from having to scroll through a long list of channels. To select a channel by recalling its channel number: Action Notes In Channel mode, press...
  • Page 41 Using the transceiver Selecting a channel by recalling its channel frequency If the feature for recalling channels by frequency is switched on (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, Recall channels by frequency on/off), you can select a channel by recalling its frequency instead of its channel number.
  • Page 42 Using the transceiver Action Notes Press For 2040kHz, the display looks like this: Enter Geneva Switzerland R'call 2040 CALL If you enter the frequency of a channel that does not exist, the transceiver beeps and selects the channel with the next higher frequency.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Sideband Or Am (Usb/Lsb/Am)

    Using the transceiver Selecting the sideband or AM (USB/LSB/AM) The USB/LSB button on the control panel switches between upper sideband (USB), lower sideband (LSB) and AM (if fitted) depending on the current channel settings. You can select USB or LSB for: •...
  • Page 44 Using the transceiver To change the USB/LSB/AM setting: Action Notes In Channel mode, make See Scanning for incoming sure that the transceiver calls on page 3-23. is not scanning. To switch between the The left of the display indicates available the selected setting: USB, LSB or AM.

  • Page 45: Tuning The Antenna

    Using the transceiver Tuning the antenna If you have a manual or automatic antenna tuner, you need to tune the antenna after selecting a channel if you are about to send a call. Although the transceiver will tune automatic tuners and antennas, it is always a good idea to press the Tune button whenever you change channel.

  • Page 46: Automatic Antenna Tuner

    Using the transceiver Automatic antenna tuner This procedure tunes the antenna if you have an automatic antenna tuner. The transceiver tells you the status of tuning by a message on the display and by a series of beeps. Message Beeps Meaning Not Tuned Two loud low...
  • Page 47 Using the transceiver To tune the antenna if you have an automatic antenna tuner: Action Notes In Channel mode, select Example of the display: the channel you want to Geneva Switzerland use and wait until the 2040 channel is clear of all CALL voice and data traffic.

  • Page 48: Using The Microphone

    Using the transceiver Using the microphone When talking into the microphone: • hold the microphone side-on and close to your mouth • press and hold down the PTT button • speak clearly at normal volume and rate • use the word ‘over’ to indicate when you have finished speaking and release the PTT button •...

  • Page 49: Muting The Transceiver

    Using the transceiver Muting the transceiver Muting allows you to silence the transceiver so that you do not hear unwanted background noise on the channel until you receive a call. Three buttons control the mute setting of the transceiver: • the Voice Mute button on the control panel •...
  • Page 50 Using the transceiver The S’Call Mute button on the control panel Select selcall mute if selective calling is enabled and you expect to receive selcalls. Selcall mute silences the transceiver until a selcall sent to your transceiver is detected. The S'Call Mute button switches selcall mute on and off. The red indicator at the top left of the button is on when selcall mute is selected.

  • Page 51: Selecting The Operating Mode

    Using the transceiver Selecting the operating mode The transceiver has six operating modes: • Channel mode (the normal operating mode) • Clarifier mode • View Channel Options mode • Free-Tune Receiver mode • Setup mode • View All Settings mode. Channel mode allows you to perform most of the operating procedures described in this user guide.
  • Page 52 Using the transceiver Changing the operating mode The transceiver starts in Channel mode when you switch it To change the operating mode: Action Notes Repeatedly press If you have used the transceiver in a mode other than Channel Mode mode, the first press takes you back to Channel mode.
  • Page 53 Using the transceiver Action Notes 1. (cont.) Example of Free-Tune Receiver mode display: F r e e T u n e R e c e i v e r 4,010.00 Example of Setup mode display: SETUP MENU 1- Scan 2–Call 3–Config 4–More EXIT...

  • Page 54: Scanning For Incoming Calls

    Using the transceiver Scanning for incoming calls Scanning allows the transceiver to detect incoming calls on more than one channel frequency. This is useful if you expect to receive calls from several stations or from stations that transmit on more than one frequency. The transceiver scans the list of channels set up in a scan table.
  • Page 55 Using the transceiver Scanning requires a suitable antenna system. For mobile installations, we recommend a Codan automatic tuning whip antenna. Selecting a scan table and starting the scan To select a scan table and start the scan: Action Notes Press...
  • Page 56 Using the transceiver Action Notes To stop the transceiver You can also stop scanning by scanning, press pressing Scan Scan HF SSB transceiver user guide 3-25...
  • Page 57 Using the transceiver Starting the scan using the last scan table used To start scanning the last scan table used: Action Notes Press The display cycles through the channels. Scan To stop the transceiver You can also stop scanning by scanning, press pressing Scan...

  • Page 58: Changing Transmitter Power

    Using the transceiver Changing transmitter power You can set the transceiver to transmit at high or low power. The usual setting is high power. For short range communication this may be too powerful. For example, excessive signal strength may cause distortion if you transmit to a transceiver sited close to you.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Display Brightness

    Using the transceiver Adjusting the display brightness You can adjust the display brightness at any time. To adjust the brightness of the display: Action Notes Press and hold down Rotate the knob clockwise to increase brightness or On/Off anticlockwise to decrease brightness.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Using the transceiver Adjusting the display contrast You can adjust the display contrast at any time. To adjust the contrast of the display: Action Notes Press and hold down Rotate the knob clockwise to increase contrast or On/Off anticlockwise to decrease contrast.

  • Page 61: Using Clarifier Mode

    Using the transceiver Using Clarifier mode Clarifier mode allows you to improve the clarity of the voice you can hear by adjusting the frequency of your transceiver channel to match that of the received signal. All controls operate the same way in Clarifier mode as they do in Channel mode, except for the Select knob.

  • Page 62: Using View Channel Options Mode

    Using the transceiver Using View Channel Options mode View Channel Options mode allows you to view the channel settings of any channel. To change channel settings, refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing. If you do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds while in this mode, the transceiver automatically returns to Channel mode.
  • Page 63 Using the transceiver To view channel settings: Action Notes Repeatedly press Example of the display: Mode CHANNEL OPTIONS Ch:158 Tx 4,010 Rx 4,010 S2 Id: 185074 T– until you see the display The settings for the current for View Channel channel are displayed.

  • Page 64: Using Free-Tune Receiver Mode

    Using the transceiver Using Free-Tune Receiver mode Free-Tune Receiver mode allows you to tune the receiver to any frequency within the transceiver’s operating range (250kHz–30MHz). You can temporarily change the frequency of the current channel or you can directly enter a new frequency. When you return to Channel mode, the frequency is reset to the original value.
  • Page 65 Using the transceiver Action Notes To tune the antenna, See Tuning the antenna on press page 3-14 for details on antenna tuning. Tune While you remain in Free-Tune Receiver mode, you do not need to tune the antenna. To move the cursor to a The cursor is the small line digit you want to under one of the digits of the...
  • Page 66 Using the transceiver Entering a receive frequency To directly enter a receive frequency using the microphone: Action Notes Repeatedly press Example of the display: Mode F r e e T u n e R e c e i v e r 4,010.00 until you see the display The display shows the...
  • Page 67 Using the transceiver Action Notes To return to Free-Tune To return to Channel mode, Receiver mode repeatedly press Mode Enter R'call until you see the display for Channel mode. The frequency is reset to the original value. 3-36 HF SSB transceiver user guide...

  • Page 68: Using View All Settings Mode

    Using the transceiver Using View All Settings mode View All Settings mode allows you to view the settings that control transceiver operation. You can view the following information (the items displayed depend on which transceiver options are fitted in your transceiver): •...
  • Page 69 Using the transceiver If you want to change some of these settings, refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 4, Using Setup mode procedures. If you do not touch any button or knob for 30 seconds while in this mode, the transceiver automatically returns to Channel mode.

  • Page 70: Customising Your Transceiver

    Using the transceiver Customising your transceiver Now you are ready to customise your transceiver so that it can operate efficiently within your network. This section will help to get you started. Once your station is up and running, you may want to change other settings and further customise your station.
  • Page 71 Using the transceiver You may want to: • set up a customised message that appears briefly every time you switch the transceiver on (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, Power up message on/off) • change the initial mute setting used when the transceiver is switched on (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 7, Power up mute setting) •...
  • Page 72 Using the transceiver Handling telcalls If your transceiver is fitted for sending telcalls, you should: • set up a selcall group for use in telcalling (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup) • assign the selcall group set up for telcalling to the channels you are going to use for sending telcalls (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 3, Channel creation and editing)
  • Page 73 Using the transceiver 3-42 HF SSB transceiver user guide...

  • Page 74: Sending Calls

    To find out what types of call your transceiver can send, see the front of this guide for the list of fitted transceiver options. All HF SSB series transceivers can send tone and voice calls. When making a call, the station you are calling needs to be set to the channel frequency you are using.
  • Page 75 Sending calls Messages like No calls available are displayed if the type of call you are trying to send is not enabled. If this happens, check the conditions listed at the start of the call procedure under the heading Before you can send this call, you need to...

  • Page 76: Ale Call

    When you call a numeric address, your numeric address is used in the call to identify your station (set up in the selcall group assigned to the current channel). For further details, refer to the 9300 ALE controller user guide (Codan part number 15-04046). HF SSB transceiver user guide...
  • Page 77 Sending calls Before you can send an ALE call, you need to: • connect an ALE controller and set the correct RS-232 and baud rate settings (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 11, Connecting ancillary equipment) • make sure that the station you are calling is also set up for ALE calling •...
  • Page 78 Sending calls Action Notes To exit ALE scan Example of the display: mode, press ALE : 185074_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5820 Call CALL TYPE The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called.
  • Page 79 Sending calls Action Notes Wait for the operator of The operator is notified of your the other station to call by an alarm that sounds return your call. like a telephone. If the station is unattended, wait to be called back. To restart ALE Now that you have finished the scanning, press...

  • Page 80: Emergency Selcall

    Sending calls Emergency selcall An emergency selcall is a simple and automatic way of selectively calling any station in an emergency. An emergency selcall: • saves you from having to select channels and addresses when sending the call since this information is preset •...
  • Page 81 Sending calls Emergency selcall on preset channels This procedure sends an emergency selcall using the preset emergency channels. If no emergency channels have been set up, the call is sent on the current channel. Action Notes Press and hold down You hear beeping.
  • Page 82 Sending calls Action Notes To start talking after The other station responds by hearing the revertive sending a siren-like revertive signal, press signal. You may hear a tuning tone first if the other station has an automatic tuning antenna. Pressing the PTT button stops the calling process and further channel changing.
  • Page 83 Sending calls Emergency selcall with manual channel selection This procedure allows you to select the channel at the time of sending an emergency selcall. Action Notes In Channel mode, press The speed of beeping slows. and release You have 30 seconds to select a channel before the transceiver Emgcy reverts to Channel mode.
  • Page 84 Sending calls Action Notes Enter the channel number numeral button Press Example of the display for channel 145: Enter Select Emgcy channel R'call 6780 RECALL Press and hold down You hear your transceiver’s for two seconds calling tones. Example of the Emgcy display: Call...

  • Page 85: Gps Beacon Call

    Sending calls GPS beacon call GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system for displaying the geographical location of a station. GPS receivers pick up latitude and longitude coordinates from passing satellites. A GPS beacon call obtains the global position of another station.
  • Page 86 Sending calls To send a GPS beacon call: Action Notes In Channel mode, select one of the frequencies scanned by the other station. Wait until the channel Temporarily switch off any is clear of all voice and muting so that you can hear data traffic.
  • Page 87 Sending calls Action Notes Enter the address you If the transceiver beeps when want to call (if different you try to enter the address, the to the one displayed) channel has been set up with a fixed address. Refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall numeral...
  • Page 88 Sending calls Action Notes If No response was displayed, Was the call successful? try sending the call again. If the call repeatedly fails, try another Step 8. channel. Step 1. If No remote GPS was displayed, the call failed because the other station has no GPS receiver connected or no GPS information.

  • Page 89: Gps Position Call

    Sending calls GPS position call GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system for displaying the geographical location of a station. The GPS receiver picks up latitude and longitude coordinates from passing satellites. A GPS position call sends your global position to another station.
  • Page 90 Sending calls To send a GPS position call: Action Notes To find a good channel See Selective beacon call on to use, send selective page 4-29. beacon calls on the frequencies scanned by the other station. In Channel mode, select the best channel and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and...
  • Page 91 Sending calls Action Notes Enter the address you To send a group call, change want to call (if different the last two digits to 00. to the one displayed) If the transceiver beeps when you try to enter the address, the channel has been set up with a fixed address.
  • Page 92 Sending calls Action Notes To restart scanning, Now that you have finished the press call, you want the transceiver to be ready to detect the next call Scan sent to you. HF SSB transceiver user guide 4-19...

  • Page 93: Page Call

    Sending calls Page call A page call sends a text message. It allows you to leave a message at another station. The message can be up to 64 characters. You can: • enter the message when you send the call •...
  • Page 94 Sending calls To send a page call: Action Notes To find a good channel See Selective beacon call on to use, send selective page 4-29. beacon calls on the frequencies scanned by the other station. In Channel mode, select the best channel and wait until the channel is clear of all voice and data traffic.
  • Page 95 Sending calls Action Notes Enter the address you To send a group call, change want to call (if different the last two digits to 00. to the one displayed) If the transceiver beeps when you try to enter the address, the channel has been set up with a fixed address.
  • Page 96 Sending calls Action Notes If you want to edit the Example of the display: displayed message or 185074 Page call: 3 enter a new message, e a v i n g b a s e 4 P M Enter page message press CALL CLEAR...
  • Page 97 Sending calls Action Notes 9. (cont.) While your transceiver waits 20 seconds for call acknowledgment, the display looks like this: Awaiting response 5820 CALL If the call was successful, the display looks like this for three seconds: Page Call succeeded 5820 CALL If the call was unsuccessful, the...
  • Page 98 Sending calls Action Notes To restart scanning, Now that you have finished the press call, you want the transceiver to be ready to detect the next call Scan sent to you. HF SSB transceiver user guide 4-25...

  • Page 99: Selcall

    Sending calls Selcall A selcall is the basic type of selective call. You can send selcalls simultaneously to a range of stations by group calling. Before you can send a selcall, you need to set up: • your address (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup) •...
  • Page 100 Sending calls Action Notes Press Example of the display: Selcall: 185074 Call 5820 CALL TYPE The top right of the display shows the address of the last station called. Enter the address you To send a group call, change want to call (if different the last two digits to 00.
  • Page 101 Sending calls Action Notes 5. (cont.) Within 20 seconds, the other station automatically acknowledges your call by sending a 6-beep tone revertive signal (unless you sent a group call). You may hear a tuning tone first if this station has an automatic tuning antenna.

  • Page 102: Selective Beacon Call

    Sending calls Selective beacon call Selective beacon calls help you determine manually the best channel to use before calling a station to talk or send information. You can send selective beacon calls if any selective call option is fitted in your transceiver. You usually send several selective beacon calls before deciding which channel to use for sending a GPS call, page call, selcall, status call or telcall.
  • Page 103 Sending calls To send a selective beacon call: Action Notes In Channel mode, select Example of the display: a transmit channel that Main network is also a frequency 5820 scanned by the other CALL station. Wait until the channel Temporarily switch off any is clear of all voice and muting so that you can hear the data traffic.
  • Page 104 Sending calls Action Notes To send the call, press You hear your transceiver’s calling tones. Example of the Call display: Sel Beacon: 185074 5820 CALL Within 20 seconds, the other station automatically acknowledges your call by sending a 4-beep tone revertive signal.

  • Page 105: Status Call

    Sending calls Status call A status call enables you to obtain information about a remote transceiver or control equipment connected to it without assistance from the operator at the remote station. There are three types of status call: • type 1: remote diagnostics call—obtains diagnostic measurements of the remote transceiver •...
  • Page 106 Sending calls Before you can send a status call, you need to: • make sure that the use of status calls is switched on (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Status call availability on/off) • make sure that the station you are calling is also set up for receiving status calls •...
  • Page 107 Sending calls Action Notes Press Example of the display: Selcall: 185074 5820 CALL TYPE The top right position of the display shows the address of the last station called. Repeatedly press Example of the display: Status Call: 185074 5820 CALL TYPE until you see Status Call displayed on the...
  • Page 108 Sending calls Action Notes Select one of the three The status call types are: types of status call 1 remote diagnostics using 2 remote config 3 user status. Select Have you selected type 1 or 2? Step 10. Step 8. To edit the message for Example of the display: a user status call, press...
  • Page 109 Sending calls Action Notes To send the status call, Example of the display: press Calling: 185074 5820 Call CALL While your transceiver waits for call acknowledgment, the display looks like this: Awaiting response 5820 CALL If the call was successful, the display immediately reverts to the channel mode display.
  • Page 110 Sending calls Action Notes To view the results of Call memory holds the your status call, check information that the remote the call memory for the transceiver sent back to you. types of display shown In call memory the information below.
  • Page 111 Sending calls Action Notes 11. (cont.) Remote config call Review:1 Chan:208 1 8 5 0 7 4 2 3 / 0 3 2 0 : 1 8 display: S S L O G P S A L E DELETE CALL nnnnnn dd/mm hh:mm Address of caller / date time nnn-nnn/nn.nn Main processor: last 6 digits of...

  • Page 112: Telcall

    Sending calls Telcall This section describes how to use your transceiver to transmit and receive telephone calls through the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and covers operation of the standard telcall and the more secure Radphone Direct Dial (RDD) telcall service. In a telcall, you can call a station that is capable of connecting you to the PSTN.
  • Page 113 Sending calls Figure 4.1 shows a typical private network for sending telephone calls. Mobile stations wanting to send telephone calls send telcalls to the base station. Transceiver 9323 Base station Mobile transceivers Mobiles IPC-500 9323 Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Figure 4.1 Private network for sending telephone calls You can specify up to sixteen digits for the telephone number.
  • Page 114 Sending calls Radphone Direct Dial Your address is sent automatically when you send an RDD telcall. It identifies you as the caller. Your RDD PIN protects you from other users copying your address and sending unauthorised calls. Before you can send an RDD telcall, you need to: •...
  • Page 115 Sending calls Action Notes Press Example of the display: Selcall: 185074 Call 5820 CALL TYPE The top right of the display shows the address of the last station called. Enter the address you If the transceiver beeps when want to call (if different you try to enter the address, the to the one displayed) channel has been set up with a...
  • Page 116 Step 7. Step 9. Press Example of the display: Ch: 208 Tel-Dir:3 Enter Tel: 083050311 R'call Codan Adelaide PROG CALL To select one of the telephone numbers in the directory, rotate Select Continue Step 10. Enter the telephone Enter up to 16 digits.
  • Page 117 Sending calls Action Notes To send the call, press You hear your transceiver’s calling tones. Example of the Call display: T el-Calling: 185074 5820 CALL Within 20 seconds, the other station automatically acknowledges your call by sending a 4-beep tone revertive signal.
  • Page 118 Sending calls Action Notes Press Example of the display: 083050311 T el: Enter 5820 R'call CALL ENDCALL Press The transceiver transmits the ENDCALL message. Example of the display: Ending call: 185074 5820 CALL After several seconds, you hear the 5-beep disconnect tone. You return to Channel mode: Main network 5820...

  • Page 119: Tone Call

    You may want to use tone calling if some older stations in your network are incapable of using addresses. All HF SSB series transceivers can send tone calls. Before you can send a tone call, you need to set up: •...
  • Page 120 Sending calls Action Notes Repeatedly press Example of the display: T one Call 5820 CALL TYPE until you see Tone Call displayed on the top line. To send the call, press You hear your transceiver’s and hold down for 10 calling tones.

  • Page 121: Voice Call

    A voice call is the simplest type of call to send. Your call can be heard by any station tuned to or scanning your current channel with their selcall mute switched off. All HF SSB series transceivers can send voice calls. To send a voice call: Action...
  • Page 122 Sending calls Action Notes Wait until the channel Temporarily switch off any is clear of all voice and muting so that you can hear data traffic. activity on the channel. To start talking, press If you get no response, try another channel.
  • Page 123 Sending calls 4-50 HF SSB transceiver user guide...
  • Page 124 5 Receiving calls This chapter describes: • receiving calls (5-2) • reviewing calls held in memory (5-7) • setting up the transceiver to receive emergency selcalls (5-10) • automatic handling of received beacon calls (5-11). HF SSB transceiver user guide...

  • Page 125: Receiving Calls

    Receiving calls Receiving calls Voice and tone calls are basic calls. No message is output on the display. You need to respond to these calls immediately as they are not recorded in call memory. ALE calls, beacon calls, emergency selcalls, GPS calls, page calls, selcalls, status calls and telcalls are all types of selective call.
  • Page 126 Receiving calls Call Message on the display Alarm Notes Alpha ALE Two short ALE call using alpha- FOXTR Called at 20:18 call beeps numeric addresses. If 5820 5820 address of caller is CALL followed by an arrow, refer to call memory for complete address.
  • Page 127 Receiving calls Call Message on the display Alarm Notes Selcall 185074 Called at 20:18 Three Address of caller telephone recorded in call 5820 rings memory. CALL External alarm rings for two minutes. Telcall Three Address of caller and 185074 Telcall 20:18 telephone telephone number...
  • Page 128 Receiving calls Responding to an incoming call in scan If selcall is fitted and a call is received while the transceiver is scanning, the transceiver pauses scanning for 30 seconds and outputs the call alarm. You can answer the call anytime during this period.
  • Page 129 Receiving calls Action Notes If the transceiver is See Reviewing calls held in beeping once every four memory on page 5-7. seconds and is You can return a call from the scanning, you missed call memory by pressing a the call. Stop the single button.

  • Page 130: Reviewing Calls Held In Memory

    Receiving calls Reviewing calls held in memory The table below lists the types of received calls that can be held in the call memory. Call Call memory display Entry details Alpha ALE Address of caller (alphanumeric), date Review:1 Chan:208 A l p h a 2 3 / 0 3 2 0 : 1 8 call...
  • Page 131 Receiving calls These calls are always recorded in call memory even if you answer the call immediately. Calls may be on different channels if your transceiver was scanning. The procedure below shows you how you can return a call by simply pressing the F1 button on the control panel.
  • Page 132 Receiving calls Action Notes Press The display shows the last call that you received (highest entry Call number). Example of a telcall (entry number 7): Review:7 Chan:208 1 8 5 0 7 4 : 2 3 / 0 3 2 0 : 1 8 Te l : 0 8 3 0 5 0 3 11 DELETE CALL...

  • Page 133: Setting Up To Receive Emergency Selcalls

    Receiving calls Setting up to receive emergency selcalls An emergency selcall: • alerts you by a special emergency tone and message • automatically notifies you of the caller’s GPS position if their station is set up for GPS. You can set up your transceiver to: •...

  • Page 134: Receiving Beacon Calls

    Receiving calls Receiving beacon calls When your transceiver receives any type of beacon call, it takes a few seconds to respond automatically and send the beacon revertive signal to the station that sent the beacon call. You can recognise that you are receiving a beacon call if you observe your transceiver: •...
  • Page 135 Receiving calls 5-12 HF SSB transceiver user guide...
  • Page 136 6 Advanced features This chapter describes advanced features of the transceiver: • RFDS and Telstra services (Australian services only) (6-2) • selcall lockout (6-12) • controlling the transceiver from more than one control panel (6-13) • operating the transceiver from a computer (6-16). HF SSB transceiver user guide...

  • Page 137: Advanced Features

    Advanced features RFDS and Telstra services This section applies to Australian services only. Your transceiver has been customised for operation into the following remote area safety services: • the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS, 6-2) • Telstra (6-7). Channel frequencies for both services are already set up in your transceiver.
  • Page 138 Advanced features We suggest that when you enter an area you arrange to send a test RFDS call to the base station. This will check that you understand the correct call procedure and give you assurance that the facility works properly. How to contact the RFDS To contact an RFDS base station, select the station primary frequency and tune the antenna.
  • Page 139 Advanced features RFDS and St Johns Ambulance Stations The table below lists the Australian control stations and call signs. Control Station Call Sign Telephone Alice Springs (08) 8952 1033 (08) 8952 5355 Broken Hill (080) 88 0777 Cairns (070) 53 1952 (070) 53 1953 (070) 53 1954 Charleville...
  • Page 140 Advanced features RFDS emergency call An RFDS emergency call is a special type of tone call used to alert the Royal Flying Doctor Service that you need immediate help. To send an RFDS emergency call: Action Notes In Channel mode, select The channel must be set up for a transmit channel emergency RFDS calling.
  • Page 141 Advanced features Action Notes 3. (cont.) To stop the call during this 30 seconds, press If the station is attended, you will get an immediate reply. If it is unattended, you should hear an acknowledgment tone within two minutes to indicate that your call has been received and that an operator will speak to you soon.
  • Page 142 Advanced features Telstra services Telstra Mobile Satellite and Radio Services provide the HF SSB transceiver user with the ability to access the public switched telephone network (PSTN) at any time of the day or night. This brings the convenience of home or office to the outback traveller through the radio telephone facility of your transceiver and the Telstra organisation.
  • Page 143 Advanced features For further information on using the Radphone service, we suggest you obtain a copy of the Telstra publications Radphone User Guide and Radphone Direct Dial User Guide. Transmitting a Telstra beacon call Beacon calls check signal conditions between your transceiver and the selected Telstra station.
  • Page 144 Advanced features Your address is sent automatically when you send an RDD telcall. It identifies you as the caller. You will be billed for the call. Your Telstra PIN protects you from other users copying your address and sending unauthorised calls chargeable to your account.
  • Page 145 Before you can send a Radphone selcall, you need to: • set up your address provided by Telstra in a selcall group with CODAN as the selcall type (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall address setup) •...
  • Page 146 Advanced features To receive the call your transceiver must be switched on and either: • scanning for the selective calls (refer to Chapter 3, Scanning for incoming calls) which is recommended, or • set on the correct channel for the time of day with the antenna tuned to this channel.

  • Page 147: Selcall Lockout

    Advanced features Selcall lockout Before you can use selcall lockout, you need to make sure that use of this facility is switched on (refer to the HF SSB transceiver reference manual, Chapter 8, Selcall lockout on/off). Selcall lockout prevents you from sending selective calls if the transceiver detects that another station is already in the process of sending a selective call on the same channel.

  • Page 148: Using More Than One Control Panel

    Advanced features Using more than one control panel You can control the transceiver from more than one control panel if you have connected one or more control heads to your system. The operating mode of the connected system, identified as Multi-Access or Single-Access mode, is determined automatically according to which of the transceiver functions listed below is being used.
  • Page 149 Advanced features Single-Access mode When the transceiver is in Single-Access mode, you can only control the transceiver from the control panel that initiated the Single-Access operating mode function. No other control panel can be used until you return the transceiver to Multi- Access mode.
  • Page 150 Advanced features Single-Access mode has a 30 second timeout. A control panel left unattended in this mode will not stop other control panels from being used for longer than 30 seconds. When timeout occurs, the transceiver automatically returns to Channel mode.

  • Page 151: Operating The Transceiver From A Computer

    Advanced features Operating the transceiver from a computer You can operate your transceiver from an IBM compatible computer or personal organiser instead of a control panel. You send and receive calls using a special computer command language that the transceiver understands. Make sure that the transceiver is disconnected from the DC power source before connecting anything to the Remote Control connector.
  • Page 152 Advanced features Commands entered at the computer Command Meaning ALECALL=<address>,S Sends an ALE call. If you specify option S, the call is sent silently with the loudspeaker switched off. ALPHAID= Sets your alphanumeric address. It can <alphanumeric address> consist of up to 15 of any of the characters: ‘A–Z’, ‘0–9’, ‘@’...
  • Page 153 Advanced features Command Meaning MUTE=OFF Sets the mute for the transceiver. You can MUTE=SELCALL use the abbreviations O, S and V. MUTE=VOICE MUTE? Shows you the selected mute setting (OFF, SELCALL or VOICE). PAGECALL=<address>, Sends a page call. Enter up to 64 “<message>”,S characters within double quotes.
  • Page 154 Advanced features Command Meaning SIDEBAND=USB Changes the sideband setting for the SIDEBAND=LSB current channel. If the channel does not SIDEBAND=AM allow the sideband setting to be changed, nothing happens. You can use the abbreviations SB, U and L. SIDEBAND? Shows you the selected sideband setting (USB, LSB or AM).
  • Page 155 Advanced features Command Meaning TELCALL=<address>, Sends a telcall to this telephone number <telephone number>,S via the station with this address. If you specify option S, the call is sent silently with the loudspeaker switched off. VER? Shows you the version of the command set supported by the transceiver.
  • Page 156 Advanced features Message Meaning GPS-POSITION: You sent a GPS beacon call or received a <channel number>, GPS position call from the station at this <address of other station>, GPS position. <your address>,<time of call>, <GPS position> MUTE:OFF A control panel was used to change the MUTE:SELCALL mute setting.
  • Page 157 Advanced features Message Meaning SCAN:<scan table number> A control panel was used to change the scan table being used. SCAN:IPC IPC-500 scanning. SCAN:OFF You attempted to send a call while the transceiver was scanning. Scanning has now stopped. SEL-CALL:<channel number>, You received a selcall.
  • Page 158 Advanced features Message Meaning TX INHIBITED You attempted to send a call on a receive- only channel. CICS:V<version number> Response to VER? command showing you the command set version number (for example, V2.00). The GPS position is displayed as follows: IIII.IIII, a, yyyyy.yyyy, a, hhmmss Time of last fix 'E' / 'W'...
  • Page 159 Advanced features 6-24 HF SSB transceiver user guide...
  • Page 160 Index RFDS emergency call selcall 2-4, 4-26 —9— selective beacon call 4-29 status call 4-32 99-beacon call 4-29 telcall 4-39 Telstra call —A— tone call 4-46 user status call 4-32 advanced features voice call 4-48 ALE call canned message 4-20 alphanumeric ID channel 2-12...
  • Page 161 Index controls —D— using 3-17 data sending mode Channel 3-20 display 2-12 brightness 3-28 Clarifier 3-30 contrast 3-29 Free-Tune Receiver 3-33 Multi-Access 6-13 operating types 3-20 —E— Setup 3-20 Single-Access 6-14 emergency RFDS call Sleep 3-17 emergency selcall 4-7, 5-10 View All Settings 3-37 View Channel Options...
  • Page 162 Index selective call sideband 2-12 Telstra call 6-10 signal remote config call 4-32 clarifying 3-30 revertive 4-29 remote diagnostics call 4-32 revertive signal 4-29 strength 2-13 two-tone 4-46 reviewing and returning calls RFDS Single-Access mode 6-14 Sleep mode 3-17 Royal Flying Doctor Service sockets 2-14 software...
  • Page 163 Index a computer 6-16 voice call 4-48 several control panels 6-13 volume control —V— View All Settings mode 3-37 View Channel Options mode 3-31 Index-4 HF SSB transceiver user guide...

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