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- Page 1 Mobile Satellite Radio USER GUIDE...
- Page 3 Mobile Satellite Radio User Guide...
- Page 4 Copyright © 2005 SKYTERRA All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary to SkyTerra Communications, LP. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of SkyTerra Communications, LP,...
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Page 5: Warning Symbols Used In This Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and protection, read this entire user manual before you attempt to use the MSAT-G2 Radio. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary. WARNING SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL WARNING Potential radio Frequency (RF) hazard. -
Page 6: Warnings For The Msat-G2 Radio
WARNINGS FOR THE MSAT -G2 RADIO SAFETY INFORMATION The MSAT-G2 Mobile Satellite Radio is a radio transmitter and receiver. When turned on and operating, the MSAT-G2 antenna transmits and receives radio frequencies to and from a satellite orbiting the earth. Installed and used properly the MSAT-G2 Radio complies with the following safety standard: “ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, Safety Levels With Respect to Human Exposure to Radio... -
Page 7: Fuse Replacement
OTHER ELECTRONIC DANGER WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not submerse this product in water. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture unless it is specifically intended for outside use. FUSE REPLACEMENT Replace fuses with the same type and rating for protection against risk of fire. -
Page 8: Fcc Compliance
PACEMAKERS WARNING The various brands and models of cardiac pacemakers available exhibit a wide range of immunity levels to radio signals. If you wear a cardiac pacemaker consult your cardiologist or the device manufacturer prior to using the MSAT-G2 Radio. LIGHTNING PROTECTION WARNING In fixed-site installations, ensure that ground straps and lightning arresters are correctly installed in accordance with approved... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Warning Symbols Used in this Manual ............i Warnings for the MSAT-G2 Radio..............ii CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MSAT-G2 Mobile Satellite Radio ..............1 The MSAT Network – Powered by SkyTerra Communications .....1 MSAT Dispatch Radio..................1 Service Highlights....................2 Coverage ......................2 COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES RADIO OVERVIEW Transceiver Unit ....................4... - Page 10 USER INTERFACE (UI) FUNCTIONS One-Touch Key Functions................15 Lock/Unlock Talk Group................15 GPS ON/OFF....................15 PTT Operation....................15 Audio Indicators..................16 Main Menu......................17 Handset Lock and Unlock ................17 GPS Menu......................18 GPS On/Off....................18 Save Position....................18 Stored Positions ..................19 Admin Menu ......................19 Volume ......................20 DR (Dispatch Radio) Admin ..............20 X-Over ......................21 Backlight ......................22 Software Version ..................23...
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Page 11: Introduction
Land Mobile Radio technology. THE MSAT NETWORK – POWERED BY SKYTERRA COMMUNICATIONS SkyTerra Communications is North America’s premier provider of mobile satellite communications. Delivering service since 1996, SkyTerra offers customers a wide choice of wireless Voice and Data services via its two MSAT satellites. -
Page 12: Service Highlights
PSTN phone number, bridging the PSTN user into a Talk Group conversation. COVERAGE SkyTerra provides wireless communications on land, sea, or in the air across North and Central America, northern South America, the Caribbean, Hawaii and coastal waters. User Guide... -
Page 13: Components And Accessories
COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Standard MSAT-G2 Packages: MSAT -G2 M MSAT -G2 LM MSAT -G2 F (Maritime) (Land Mobile) (Fixed) • HUGHES 2100 • HUGHES 2100 TU • HUGHES 2100 TU TU with Mounting with Mounting with Mounting Bracket Bracket Bracket •... -
Page 14: Radio Overview
RADIO OVERVIEW TRANSCEIVER UNIT TU Front Panel TU Back Panel Mounting Bracket Power Cable HANDSET DT -200 Handset User Guide... -
Page 15: Antennas
ANTENNAS SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna (Land Mobile & Fixed) SPAC-AS-MSV320 Antenna (Maritime) User Guide... -
Page 16: User Interface (Ui) Overview
USER INTERFACE (UI) OVERVIEW Loudspeaker - High volume speaker in dispatch mode - Earpiece in Power Key telephone mode Switches radio on/off Soft Keys Function changes P1 Key based upon display Emergency text above key Dispatch Radio call End Key PTT Key Ends calls and Push to Talk... -
Page 17: Display
DISPLAY The display area contains, at any given time, one or more of the following information sets: • Latitude/longitude of current location • Dispatch Radio talk group assignment • Menus for invoking various actions and functions • Status messages • Function success, error, or correctional messages •... - Page 18 DISPATCH MODE OPERATION INDICATORS • Tag Position (i.e. 01:XXXXXXX ) Once a talk group is successfully downloaded, an associated two digit tag number is assigned by the Network and appears on the display screen. A radio can have up to 16 tag positions (including tag 00 for private mode operation). •...
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Page 19: Controls
• USER ON This indicator appears when the PTT key has been pressed and the communication channel has been accessed. The indicator is prompting you to begin speaking. • VACANT This indicator appears when the PTT key has been released. It indicates that the communication channel is available to any member of the talk group who wishes to speak. -
Page 20: Soft Keys
UP ARROW/DOWN ARROW: These keys are used primarily for the following functions: • Volume adjustment • Scrolling through various menus • Scrolling through downloaded talk group tag positions In certain contexts, the Up/Down arrows also serve as “soft keys.” SOFT KEYS Four “soft keys”... - Page 21 Soft Key 2 (SK2): This key is located just below the display area and just above the END key. Its label is shown directly above it in the display area. Here is a summary of SK2 functionality: • GROUP – provides access to a list of all downloaded talk group tag positions that the user can select from.
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Page 22: Alphanumeric Keyboard Mapping
ALPHANUMERIC KEYBOARD MAPPING The SkyTerra handset keypad letter reference is shown in the following table: KEY ALPHAS NUMBER Q Z _ 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6... -
Page 23: Modes
MODES DISPATCH RADIO MODE Dispatch Radio Mode is the default mode for the handset. Here is a summary of the functionality available in this mode. Much of this functionality is detailed in the UI Functions chapter. 1. Select a Normal Mode Talk Group: •... - Page 24 • You receive confirmation that the call is successful when the call is answered and the PSTN user joins the call. • To tear down the dial/out call, press and hold PTT to become the active speaker and press END. While this process releases the PSTN caller, it leaves the Dispatch Radio call in USER ON state, allowing you to talk.
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Page 25: User Interface (Ui) Functions
USER INTERFACE (UI) FUNCTIONS ONE-TOUCH KEY FUNCTIONS LOCK/UNLOCK TALK GROUP This is a soft key (Up-arrow - SK3) option used to initiate the talk group lock feature. The feature enables you to remain locked to a specific talk group tag position in an idle state regardless of activity from other downloaded talk groups (subject to Network Monitor Codes). -
Page 26: Audio Indicators
AUDIO INDICATORS Status or Event Sound Notes Radio Info Two quick high Indicates one of the following: Message tones • Hardware failure • Satellite link is lost (no service could be network failure). Lost Speaker Two quick high Indicates that the current tones party speaking has been cancelled and the radio has... -
Page 27: Main Menu
MAIN MENU Press MENU (SK1) with the handset in idle mode to access the Main Menu. To exit the Main Menu when it is active, press EXIT (SK1) and the handset returns to idle mode. The Main Menu has the following options: •... -
Page 28: Gps Menu
GPS MENU You can obtain GPS information by selecting the GPS option on the Main Menu. The GPS Menu has the following options. • GPS On/Off • Save Postiton • Stored Positions To exit the GPS Menu, press BACK, and you are returned to the Main Menu. GPS ON/OFF You can enable or suppress the display of continuous GPS on the handset display screen through use of this option. -
Page 29: Stored Positions
You are then prompted to enter a tag name for this position. Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the tag name (use the CLEAR key to backspace if you make an error). Press STORE to initiate the storage of the position. You are given a confirmation (Position Stored) and control goes back to the GPS Menu. -
Page 30: Volume
For each menu option, press BACK to go back to a previous screen and eventually back to the ADMIN menu. Press BACK to leave the ADMIN menu and go back to the MAIN menu. VOLUME The VOLUME menu option allows you to set the volume levels for the following items: •... -
Page 31: X-Over
LABEL TG Use this option to assign a name to any or all downloaded talk group tag position(s). Navigate the DR ADMIN Menu and SELECT the LABEL TG option. The list of current groups is displayed. Navigate the list with the Up and Down arrows, and then SELECT the Group you want to edit. -
Page 32: Backlight
SELECT X-OVER and the following beam regions are displayed: • B0 – EAST • B1 – EAST C • B2 – WEST C • B3 – WEST • B4 – SOUTH • B5 – A/H Navigate the list with the up/down arrows and SELECT the desired beam. -
Page 33: Software Version
SOFTWARE VERSION Here you can view the software version for the transceiver unit, handset and antenna unit. SERIAL PORT This option allows you to set up three different serial port configurations. SELECT the SERIAL PORT option from the ADMIN Menu. SELECT one of the three options to turn it on. -
Page 34: Password
PASSWORD You can change the default SYSTEM password via this option. SELECT the PASSWORD option on the System Menu. SELECT the SYSTEM password option. You are then prompted with NEW SYSTEM PASSWORD. Type in the new password (use CLEAR to backspace if you make a mistake) and then press OK. -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight HUGHES 2100 TU = 0.8 lbs DT-200 Handset = 0.6 lbs SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna = 4.6 lbs SPAC-AS-MSV320 Antenna = 10.3 lbs Dimensions HUGHES 2100 TU = (W) 6.5” x (H) 1.1” x (D) 5.6” DT-200 Handset = (W) 2.9” x (H) 1.4” x (D) 6.8” SPAC-AS-MSV220 Antenna = (Diameter) 9.8”... -
Page 36: Error Messages
Signifies the radio failed PTT FAIL Release the PTT key and to receive a response to try again. If this message the PTT request from continues, contact SkyTerra the MSAT network. Customer Support. Press and hold the PTT Signifies the PTT key PRESSPT was been pressed then key in order to talk. - Page 37 NO TG No talk groups have been If this condition persists, downloaded to the radio. contact SkyTerra Customer Support. Signifies that the radio's Ensure that the antenna BLOCKED antenna signal to the has a clear line-of-sight to satellite is blocked.
- Page 38 (default 1234) when prompted to enter the code. Power cycle the radio. This indicates the radio ANTENNA If this problem persists, has detected a fault in the FAILURE contact SkyTerra antenna and shut it down. Customer Support. User Guide...
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Page 39: Glossary
GLOSSARY Directory Number (DN) – A 4-digit identification number assigned by the MSAT Network to each radio. The radio displays the DN of the current speaker during each call as a means of notifying other subscribers who is talking. Monitor Code – A code stored within each radio that controls when the radio should join a Talk Group conversation.
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