OPERATOR AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

TR-7750
TA-7650
RA-7203
VHF Ground to Air Communication Radios

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Standards

The equipment is designed to meet the following directives:

- European Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)

- European Directive 2011/65/EU, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
- European Directive 552/2004 (SES) as amended by 1265/2007 (8.33 kHz channel spacing)

The equipment is tested to the following product standards:

EMC: EN 301489-1, EN301489-22, IC RSS141 issue 1,

FCC part 15 and part 87
IEC 60950-1
Health and Safety: EN60950, CSA-C22.2 60950
Radio specifications: EN300676 (AM), EN301842-1 (VDL mode 2)
VoIP & Remote control: ED137(B) part 1 (VoIP), part4 (recorder), part 5 (remote control)

Use of the Transceivers TR-7750, 7730U, TR7750U and TR7750C can be subject to operator
certificate in accordance with Article 10.10 of the RED 2014/53/EU or other national
requirements. Please check with your local national radio license Authority.

Hereby, Jotron AS declare that the radio equipment type TR-7750, 7730U, TR7750U and
TR7750C are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.jotron.com/

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List of abbreviations and definitions
100Base-T 100Mbit/s physical Ethernet adapter to interface to twisted pair (copper wire) LAN.
RJ45 connector is used and range is 100m.

A3E Amplitude modulation (double sideband with carrier)

AC Alternating current

AD Analogue to Digital Converter

ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System(ACARS), is a digital data

link system for transmission of short, relatively simple messages between aircraft and
ground stations via radio or satellite.

AF Audio frequency

AGC Automatic gain control

Alarm Refer to section 9.1

Alert Refer to section 9.2

AM Amplitude modulation

ARC Audio Remote Control unit, is a Jotron manufactured remote control unit for
operating one radio channel in a main/standby configuration. Using analogue lines
for interconnection

ATC Air Traffic Control

BER Bit Error Rate

BITE Built-In Test Equipment

BPS Bits per second.

Cat5 Cable Category 5 cable is a twisted pair high signal integrity cable type often referred to as
Cat5 or Cat-5. Most Category-5 cables are unshielded, relying on the twisted pair
design for noise rejection. Category 5 has been superseded by the Category 5e
specification. This type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks
such as Ethernet and ATM, and is also used to carry many other signals such as
telephony and video.

C/N Carrier To Noise Ratio

CPDLC Controller Pilot Data Link Communications

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D8PSK Differential Phase Shift Keying using 8 phases to communicate the digital data.
3 bits are transferred per symbol.

DRC Digital Remote Control unit is a Jotron manufactured remote unit for frequency
management of radios. The DRC supports all 7000 series radios. The DRC uses RS-485
to connect to the radios.

DA Digital to Analogue converter

dB decibel

DSP Digital Signal Processor

E&M Ear & Mouth. Connection to the radio that is used to signal PTT and Squelch, as well
as transfer of the audio to/from the radio. The radio support the use of 2 or 4 wire
E&M. Normally Type IV is the preferred connection method for signalling.

EMC Electromagnetic compatibility

EN European Norm

ETSI European Telecommunication Standardisation Institute

Ethernet Computer network, physical connection. (IEEE 802.3)

FW The control program stored in non-volatile memory of the embedded radio system

HW Hardware

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation

IEC International Electro-technical Commission.

IMO International Maritime Organisation

IETF The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) develops and promotes Internet
standards, cooperating closely with the W3C and ISO/IEC standards bodies and
dealing in particular with standards of the TCP/IP and Internet protocol suite.

IF Intermediate Frequency

IP Internet Protocol

LAN Local Area Network

LN Low Noise

LO Local Oscillator

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LOS Line Of Sight

LRU Line Replaceable Unit

MIB Management Information Base is a virtual database used for managing the objects
(parameters) in a communications network. Most often associated with the Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The MIB database is hierarchical (tree-
structured). The software that performs the navigation in the MIB database is a MIB
browser. The MIB database is Jotron proprietary and contains descriptions and
definitions for all parameters in the radio. The MIB database is updated each time a
new radio parameter is added or changed.

MDF KRONE KRONE LSA-PLUS (or simply KRONE) is an insulation-displacement connector for
communication signals. With a dedicated tool, connections can be made without
soldering, screwing or insulation removal. 1 KRONE connector holds 10 pair or 20 signal
wires and bay be mounted on brackets for cross-wiring.

MHz Mega Hertz

Misc Miscellaneous

MMI Man-Machine Interface

MTBF Mean Time Between Failure

MTTR Mean Time To Repair

ORC Operators Remote Control unit, is a Jotron manufactured remote unit used for
frequency management on the radios. The ORC uses RS-485 as the connection to the
radios.

PA Power Amplifier

PCB Printed Circuit Board

PPM Parts Per Million

PS Power Supply

PSU Power Supply Unit

PTT Push To Talk

RCMS Remote Control and Management System, usually a IP-based network to monitor and
control radios and accessories (=RACS).

RF Radio Frequency

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RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator is a measurement of the power present or level of
a received radio signal.

RX Receiver, Reception

RTP Real-time Transport Protocol. Used for Voice Over IP (VoIP).

SDR Software-Defined Radio is a system where components that traditionally have been
implemented in hardware (e.g. mixers, filters, amplifiers, modulators/demodulators,
detectors, etc.) now are implemented by means of software on an embedded
computing devices, i.e. a Digital Signal Processor (DSP).

SIP Session Initiation Protocol is an IETF-defined signalling protocol, widely used for
controlling multimedia communication sessions such as voice and video calls over the
Internet Protocol (IP). The protocol can be used for creating, modifying and
terminating two-party (unicast) or multiparty (multicast) communication sessions
consisting of one or several media streams.

S/N Signal To Noise Ratio

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol is a UDP-based network protocol. It is used

mostly in network management systems to monitor and control network connected
devices like the Jotron radios. SNMP is a component of the Internet Protocol Suite as
defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It consists of a set of standards
for network management, including an application layer protocol, a database
schema, and a set of data objects.
SNMP exposes management data in the form of variables on the managed systems,
which describe the system configuration. These variables can then be queried (and
sometimes set) by managing applications like a MIB browser or a remote control unit.

SQ Squelch

SW Software

TCP Transmission Control Protocol

TCXO Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator.

TX Transmitter, transmission

UDP User Datagram Protocol

UHF Ultra High Frequency (VHF is defined by the band 300-3000 MHz). In the content of
this book, it normally refers to the military communication band for air traffic control
(225-400 MHz). Even if this strictly spoken is partly in the VHF band, it is normally
referred to as the “UHF band”.

VCO Voltage-controlled oscillator

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VCS Voice Communications System

VCCS Voice Communication and Control System

VHF Very High Frequency (VHF is defined by the band 30-300 MHz). In the content of this
book, it normally refers to the international communication band for air traffic
control (118-137 MHz) or the international communication band for maritime
communication (156 to 162 MHz)

VOGAD Voice Operated Gain-Adjusting Device, is a type of automatic gain control for
microphone/TX line amplification. It is used in radio transmitters to ensure correct
modulation and to prevent clipping caused by overmodulation.

VoIP Voice over IP (VoIP) is a general term for a family of transmission technologies for
delivery of voice communications over IP networks such as the intranet/Internet or
other packet-switched networks.

VDL mode 2 VHF Data Link Mode 2 is the datalink method defined by ICAO for Controller Pilot
Data Link Communication (CPDLC). Physically the VDL mode 2 datalink uses D8PSK
with a bit rate of 31500 bits/s on the physical (RF) interface.

VME VHF management entity is a control unit used in a VDL system to control the VDL
radio during transmission and reception of messages using VDL mode 2

VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

WB Wideband

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Amendment Record

NO INIT DATE CHAPTERS VERSION REASON FOR CHANGE

1 OH 31.01.08 All A New layout and text

2 OH 16.09.08 All New version, includes changes up to SW release 2.05

B New part number for the manual.

3 OH 11.11.08 2.1, 3.1.6, 3.2.5, 3.2.6, Information regarding frequency stability, hardware
3.2.7, 3.2.8, 3.3.5, 3.4.4, C key and protection of I/O lines added
3.4.5, 3.4.6

4 OH 10.11.09 3.4.5 D beta Pin 8 Aux 2 is N/C

5 SHS/ 25.11.10 All E Major revision due to new manual standard.

OH Supports SW release up to RA: 3.0x, TA: 3.0x

6 SM 09.05.11 9.1 F Added text for preventive maintenance

Added menu entries. Added LN version.

7 SM 01.11.11 All G
Supports SW release up to RA: 3.1x, TA: 3.1x

8 BA 05.04.13 3.2.8, 3.2.9, 3.4.7, 4.6.1, H Fixed RS485 polarity error.

5.3, 5.4

9 OH 08.11.13 Major update I SW release 4.00/4.01

10 BA 16.06.14 J SW release up to 4.03

11 OH 05.09.14 Table 7.6 K Added description for “key priority” from TX config
menu

12 BA 27.11.14 2, 3.5, 5.3, 10.4 L Changed 8.33kHz audio response and updated
picture and picture text.

13 OH 19.03.15 2.3, 2.4, 3.5, 10, 11 M Changed power supply to PSU-7006/PSU-7007

Updated mechanical dimensions.
Moved detailed squelch description from chapter 6.3
to a White Paper: WP-418.
FW release 4.04

14 BA 14.09.15 3.2 , 4.6 N Updated figure 3-2 and 4-2

15 OH/BA 30.09.16 O Updated DC spec, added description of configuration

bits, FW release 5.00.
Updated headphone output description.

16 AD 02.08.17 FrontPage P FrontPage updated

17 OH 22.12.17 Updated standards, Q Standards: Added RED

updated warnings. added Warnings: Added warning for hearing impact
note in 6.1.1 and 6.1.5 Note regarding non-volatile memory update for
SNMP and TCP issued changes.

18 SM 18.01.19 2.2 and 8.2.4 R Values for Tx Timeout: Changed to 5 – 900 s.

19 BA 13.02.19 8 S Alert limits updated

20 BA 20.06.19 2.5 T Fixed bandwidth error on 8k33 channels

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The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, no
responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or modules
described herein to improve reliability, function or design. Jotron AS does not assume any liability
arising out of the application or use of the described product.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling precautions to avoid static
discharges which may damage these devices.

Some RF semiconductor devices used in this equipment may contain Beryllium Oxide. If inhaled, dust
from this oxide can be toxic. No danger will arise from normal handling but no attempt should be
made to tamper with these devices. On no account must these transistors be destroyed or discarded
with industrial or domestic waste, but should be returned to the manufacturer for subsequent
disposal or to a suitable destination facility that can safely handle the electronic waste.

Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 DESIGN ................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 MODELS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 POWER SUPPLY MODELS ........................................................................................................ 1-2
1.4 OPTIONS (MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY) .......................................................................... 1-3
1.5 LAYOUT OF THE TRANSCEIVER .............................................................................................. 1-4
1.6 APPLICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 1-4
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATION, TR-7750....................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 TRANSMITTER UNIT, TA-7650 ............................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 POWER SUPPLY UNIT, PSU-7006 ........................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 POWER SUPPLY UNIT, PSU-7007 ........................................................................................... 2-3
2.5 RECEIVER UNIT, RA-7203 ..................................................................................................... 2-3
3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS, TRANSMITTER UNIT .................................................................... 3-1
Display ............................................................................................................................ 3-1
Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C ................................................ 3-1
PTT button ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
ON/OFF button............................................................................................................... 3-2
LED Indicators -TX ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Mic/Headset connector - TX ........................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 TRANSMITTER, REAR CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................... 3-4
Antenna connector (50 ohm N-type) ............................................................................... 3-4
Receiver ant. Connector (50 ohm BNC) ......................................................................... 3-4
DC input connector......................................................................................................... 3-5
I/O signals – general information................................................................................... 3-5
LAN connector - TX (RJ45) ............................................................................................ 3-5
AUX1 CONNECTOR - TX (RJ45) .................................................................................. 3-6
AUX2 connector - TX (RJ45) .......................................................................................... 3-6
REM connector - TX (RJ45) ........................................................................................... 3-7
Rx connector - TX (RJ45) ............................................................................................... 3-8
3.3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS, RECEIVER UNIT ........................................................................... 3-9
Display - RX.................................................................................................................... 3-9
Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C - RX ........................................ 3-9
ON/OFF button - RX ...................................................................................................... 3-9
LED Indicators -RX ...................................................................................................... 3-10
Headset connector - RX ................................................................................................ 3-10
3.4 RECEIVER, REAR CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................... 3-11
Antenna connector - RX (50 ohm N-type)..................................................................... 3-11
DC input connectors ..................................................................................................... 3-12
AC Input connector - Receiver (IEC 60320 - C14)....................................................... 3-12
LAN connector - RX (RJ45) .......................................................................................... 3-13
AUX1 connector - RX (RJ45)........................................................................................ 3-13
AUX2 connector - RX (RJ45)........................................................................................ 3-14
REM connector - RX (RJ45) ......................................................................................... 3-15
3.5 PSU-7006, PSU-7007, POWER SUPPLY UNIT, FRONT-VIEW ................................................ 3-16
LED Indicators - PSU................................................................................................... 3-16
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 3.6 POWER SUPPLY UNIT REAR CONNECTORS. .......................................................................... 3-17
DC input connector....................................................................................................... 3-17
DC output connector..................................................................................................... 3-18
AC Input connector - PSU (IEC 60320 - C14) ............................................................. 3-18
REM1 and REM2 connectors ....................................................................................... 3-19
4 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 INTRODUCTION. ...................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 INITIAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 INSTALLATION INTO EQUIPMENT CABINET ............................................................................ 4-2
4.4 ANTENNA CONNECTORS ......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.5 AC AND DC CONNECTORS ..................................................................................................... 4-3
4.6 REMOTE SIGNALS ................................................................................................................... 4-4
Transceiver cable – Transceiver operation .................................................................... 4-4
4.6.1.1 Transceiver cable- pin out ....................................................................................... 4-5
4.6.1.2 Menu parameters, transmitter - receiver interconnection ........................................ 4-6
Audio in/out and Line loop keying .................................................................................. 4-7
4.6.2.1 Menu parameters, Monitor output ........................................................................... 4-7
4.6.2.2 Menu parameters, Line input -TX ........................................................................... 4-8
4.6.2.3 Menu parameters, Line output - RX ........................................................................ 4-8
Other key signals ............................................................................................................ 4-9
4.6.3.1 Menu parameters, Key source -transmitter.............................................................. 4-9
Squelch and AGC signals, receiver unit ....................................................................... 4-10
4.6.4.1 Menu parameters, Squelch output -receiver .......................................................... 4-11
Alarm and Select signals, transmitter and receiver ...................................................... 4-12
4.6.5.1 Menu parameters, Alarm and Select -Receiver ..................................................... 4-13
RX BUSY, KEY OUT and TX LOW POWER (GAS ALARM) – (Transmitter unit)....... 4-14
4.6.6.1 Menu parameters, RX BUSY, KEY OUT and TX LOW POWER (GAS ALARM)
4-15
4.7 APPLICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 4-16
Transceiver, Local operation........................................................................................ 4-16
4.7.1.1 Setup procedure ..................................................................................................... 4-16
Transceiver, 2 wire remote ........................................................................................... 4-17
4.7.2.1 Setup procedure ..................................................................................................... 4-17
Transceiver, 4 wire remote ........................................................................................... 4-18
4.7.3.1 Setup procedure ..................................................................................................... 4-18
Transmitter, Main/Standby ........................................................................................... 4-19
4.7.4.1 Setup procedure ..................................................................................................... 4-19
Receiver, Main/Standby ................................................................................................ 4-20
4.7.5.1 Setup procedure ..................................................................................................... 4-20
AM data operation (ACARS) – Option: AM MSK ........................................................ 4-21
VDL mode 2 data operation (part of a VDL Ground Station) – Option: VDL mode 2 4-21
4.7.7.1 Setup procedure: Transceiver, VDL mode 2 operation ........................................ 4-22
4.7.7.2 Menu parameters: Transmitter, VDL mode 2, Config. menu................................ 4-22
4.7.7.3 Menu parameters: Transmitter, VDL mode 2, Interface menu ............................. 4-23
4.7.7.4 Menu parameters: Receiver, VDL mode 2, Config. menu .................................... 4-23
4.7.7.5 Menu parameters: Receiver, VDL mode 2, Interface menu .................................. 4-24
5 CONFIGURATION BITS ........................................................................................................ 5-25
5.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5-25
5.2 BIT 0 : DISABLE SELECTIN FUNCTION .................................................................................. 5-25
5.3 BIT 6: DISABLE TRX ALARM ON UNIT ................................................................................. 5-26
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 5.4 BIT 10: INCLUDE SUBSCRIBE USERS IN NOTIFY LIST...................................................... 5-26
5.5 BIT 11: REDEFINE SELECTIN TO SQUELCH DEFEAT ............................................................. 5-26
5.6 BIT 12: DISABLE EUROCONTROL TRAPS .............................................................................. 5-26
5.7 BIT 13: DISABLE JOTRON TRAPS (FROM FW 5.00.0005) ...................................................... 5-26
6 REMOTE SYSTEMS USING IP ............................................................................................. 6-27
6.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 6-27
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) .......................................................... 6-27
RTP (Real Time Protocol) ............................................................................................ 6-28
SIP (Session Initialization Protocol) – Available in Option: ED137 ........................... 6-28
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) ........................................................................... 6-28
Remote control protocol using TCP ............................................................................. 6-28
VDL mode 2 protocol using TCP – Available in Option: VDL2 .................................. 6-29
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ......................................................... 6-29
6.2 APPLICATIONS USING THE IP INTERFACE ............................................................................. 6-29
Introduction – IP Configuration and planning ............................................................. 6-29
Controlling a transceiver using a Radio Remote Control (RRC) ................................. 6-29
IP configuration plan .................................................................................................... 6-30
6.2.3.1 VoIP system with separate antennas for main and standby ................................... 6-31
6.2.3.2 Setup procedure, VoIP using RRC (RTP and SIP according to ED-137B) .......... 6-31
Remote Access and Control System over LAN (RACS III / RCMS IV). ........................ 6-32
6.2.4.1 System layout ........................................................................................................ 6-32
6.2.4.2 Setup procedure ..................................................................................................... 6-33
6.3 MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME (KRONE CONNECTOR) .......................................................... 6-34
Transmitter standard wiring ......................................................................................... 6-35
Receiver standard wiring .............................................................................................. 6-36
Transceiver wiring, Main/Standby, 4Wire E&M, ARC, DRC/ORC and ACU ............. 6-37
6.3.3.1 System layout ARC, DRC with two antennas (main and standby) ....................... 6-38
6.3.3.2 System layout ARC, DRC/ORC with one antenna + ACU ................................... 6-38
6.3.3.3 Detailed wiring diagram ARC, DRC/ORC + ACU using MDF Krone ................ 6-39
6.3.3.4 Setup procedure – Control using ARC, DRC/ORC, ACU .................................... 6-40
Transceiver wiring, Main/Standby, 4Wire E&M, VCCS and ACU .............................. 6-41
6.3.4.1 System layout ........................................................................................................ 6-41
6.3.4.2 Detailed wiring diagram transceiver + ACU using MDF Krone........................... 6-42
6.3.4.3 Setup procedure, main/standby transceiver connected to an ACU + VCCS ......... 6-43
Transceiver, Main / Standby, 4Wire +E&M, APM, ARC and DRC ............................. 6-44
6.3.5.1 System Layout ....................................................................................................... 6-45
6.3.5.2 Detailed wiring diagram transceiver + APM using MDF Krone .......................... 6-45
6.3.5.3 Setup procedure ..................................................................................................... 6-46
7 ADVANCED RADIO FUNCTIONS AND RECOMMENDED SETTINGS....................... 7-47
7.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 7-47
7.2 TRANSMITTER ...................................................................................................................... 7-47
VOGAD function and use -TX ...................................................................................... 7-47
Line mute level .............................................................................................................. 7-48
Frequency Offset (Option) ............................................................................................ 7-48
In-band PTT signalling (Option: in-band) ................................................................... 7-48
7.3 RECEIVER ............................................................................................................................. 7-49
Squelch system .............................................................................................................. 7-49
Recommended settings .................................................................................................. 7-49
In-band Squelch signalling (Option) ............................................................................ 7-50

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8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 8-51
8.1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 8-51
8.2 TRANSMITTER ...................................................................................................................... 8-53
User menu – Transmitter (Restricted access level) ...................................................... 8-53
User menu – Transmitter (Default access level) .......................................................... 8-55
Settings, information and configuration menus – Transmitter ..................................... 8-57
8.2.3.1 Radio control group - TX ...................................................................................... 8-58
8.2.3.2 TX config group - TX............................................................................................ 8-59
8.2.3.3 Interface config group - TX ................................................................................... 8-60
8.2.3.4 Bite system group - TX ......................................................................................... 8-61
8.2.3.5 System info group - TX ......................................................................................... 8-61
Parameter details – Transmitter ................................................................................... 8-62
8.2.4.1 Radio control group - TX ...................................................................................... 8-62
8.2.4.2 TX config group - TX............................................................................................ 8-63
8.2.4.3 Interface config group - TX ................................................................................... 8-68
8.2.4.4 Bite system group - TX ......................................................................................... 8-73
8.2.4.5 System info group –TX ......................................................................................... 8-74
8.3 RECEIVER ............................................................................................................................. 8-75
User menu – receiver (Restricted access level) ............................................................ 8-75
User menu – Receiver (Default access level) ............................................................... 8-77
Settings, information and configuration menus – Receiver .......................................... 8-79
8.3.3.1 Radio control group - RX ...................................................................................... 8-80
8.3.3.2 RX config group - RX ........................................................................................... 8-81
8.3.3.3 Interface config group - RX .................................................................................. 8-82
8.3.3.4 Bite system group - RX ......................................................................................... 8-83
8.3.3.5 System info group - RX ......................................................................................... 8-83
Parameter details – Receiver........................................................................................ 8-84
8.3.4.1 Radio control group - RX ...................................................................................... 8-84
8.3.4.2 RX config group - RX ........................................................................................... 8-85
8.3.4.3 Interface config group - RX .................................................................................. 8-89
8.3.4.4 Bite system group - RX ......................................................................................... 8-92
8.3.4.5 System info group - RX ......................................................................................... 8-94
9 FAILURES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ........................................................................ 9-95
9.1 ALARMS ............................................................................................................................... 9-95
9.2 ALERTS ................................................................................................................................. 9-95
9.3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................... 9-95
9.4 TRANSMITTER ERROR CONDITIONS ...................................................................................... 9-96
9.5 RECEIVER ERROR CONDITIONS............................................................................................. 9-99
10 MAINTENANCE / SUPERVISION .................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 10-1
10.2 REMOTE SUPERVISION ...................................................................................................... 10-1
MIB-browser ................................................................................................................. 10-1
Embedded Web browser ............................................................................................... 10-2
11 DIMENSION AND WEIGHT .............................................................................................. 11-3
11.1 TRANSMITTER UNIT, STANDARD UNIT ............................................................................. 11-3
11.2 TRANSMITTER UNIT, LN VERSION .................................................................................... 11-4
11.3 POWER SUPPLY UNIT ........................................................................................................ 11-5
11.4 RECEIVER UNIT ................................................................................................................ 11-6

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 11.5 TRANSCEIVER (SUB RACK) ............................................................................................... 11-7
11.6 PACKAGING ...................................................................................................................... 11-8
12 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................ 12-9

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1 Introduction

1.1 Design
The Jotron Receiver and Transmitter are “State of the art” fully solid state design based on a
Software-Defined Radio (SDR) concept with a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) as the core element. The
DSP provide all signal handling between the IF signal format and the analogue audio signals and vice
versa. This includes filtering, de-modulation, modulation signal levelling and more. The DSPs also
handles all the control signalling within the RA and TA units, as well as external to the units.
The units are software defined and are easily upgradable with new features or functionality if
required. The units can be controlled either locally or remotely using several communication
protocols including RS232, RS485 and various protocols over an Ethernet (LAN) connection.
The RF frequencies are controlled by synthesisers within the equipment and the units are tuneable
within its full frequency operating range.

1.2 Models covered by this manual

The following models / variants are covered by this operator’s manual:

Model P/N Contain units Output Frequency range Modes

TR-7750, X-84700 RA-7203, TA-7650, 50 117.975 to AM,
Transceiver(VHF) One of the following: Watts 137.000 MHz (D8PSK)
PSU-7006 or PSU- (optional to 144.000
7007 or 156.000 MHz)
TR-7750LN, X-87500 RA-7203, TA-7650, 50 117.975 to AM,
Transceiver(VHF) One of the following: Watts 137.000 MHz (D8PSK)
PSU-7006 or PSU- (optional to 144.000
7007 or 156.000 MHz)
TA-7650, X-84000 TA-7650, 50 117.975 to AM,
Transmitter One of the following: Watts 137.000 MHz (D8PSK)
(VHF) PSU-7006 or PSU- (optional to 144.000
7007 or 156.000 MHz)
TA-7650LN, X-86500 TA-7650, 50 117.975 to AM,
Transmitter One of the following: Watts 137.000 MHz (D8PSK)
(VHF) PSU-7006 or PSU- (optional to 144.000
7007 or 156.000 MHz)
RA-7203, X-84500 RA-7203 N/A 117.975 to AM,
Receiver 137.000 MHz (D8PSK)
(VHF) (optional to 144.000
or 156.000 MHz)
Table 1-1, Radio models

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Note. Unless otherwise noted, the lowest assignable frequency for each of the radios is 118.000, the
highest assignable 25 kHz channel is 136.975, and the highest assignable 8.33 kHz channel is 136.990,
corresponding to the frequency 136.99167 MHz. Optionally, the frequency range can be expanded to
144.000 MHz or 156.000 MHz. Throughout this manual, the term transmitter, TA, TR, TR-7750 or TR-
77xx refers to any variant of the transceiver unless specifically noted in the text, and the term
receiver, RA, RX or RA-7203 may be used for the receiver unit (RA-7203).The operating procedures
for the different RX/TX models are equal.

1.3 Power supply models

Model P/N AC input DC input DC Output
PSU-7006 X-87700 85 – 264V 19.0 - 31.2 V DC 28.0V when AC is present
(Standard) DC input when AC is absent
PSU-7007 X-89000 85 – 264V 19.0 - 31.2 V DC 28.0V when AC is present
(Option) DC 28.0V when AC is absent
(internal DC/DC converter)

The DC output is the voltage fed to the transmitter module. The transmitter module is able to
provide full 50W output power when the DC is above 26.0 VDC, it will therefore give the full power
output when using the standard power supply, PSU-7006, as long as the input voltage is kept above
26VDC, below 26VDC the output power will be gracefully reduced to maintain a perfect modulation
spectre.
When using the optional power supply, PSU-7007, the full (50W) output power is achieved down to a
DC input voltage of 19.0VDC. This is possible since the PSU-7007 includes a DC/DC converter that will
maintain a normal output voltage to the transmitter unit.

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1.4 Options (must be ordered separately)
Optionally the Transmitter can include the following functionality, depending on configuration.

Optional Description Part

functions number
In-band Audio line tone keying of the transmitter and/or squelch signalling X-84358
signalling from the receiver.
(Transmitters and receivers)
Extended freq. Extended operating frequency to 144.000 MHz X-84360
117.975- (Transmitters and receivers)
144.000 MHz
Extended freq. Extended operating frequency to 156.000 MHz (Option 156 MHz) X-84361
117.975- (Transmitters and receivers)
156.000 MHz
FM modulation Frequency modulation X-84362
(Transmitters and receivers)
Carrier Offset Up to 5 carriers offset operation for 25 kHz channels. 2 carriers X-93809
offset for 8.33 kHz channels. Offset frequencies according to ICAO
annex 10, ie. +/- 2.5 kHz, +/-5.0 kHz, +/-7.5 kHz and +/-8.0 kHz.
(Transmitters only)
ED-137(B) Voice over IP audio and keying using the ED-137(B) standard. X-86290
Support for G.711 A- and u-law codecs
(Transmitters and receivers)
AM MSK ACARS data link standard X-86884
(Transmitters and receivers)
VDL mode 2 The transceiver implements the media access control (MAC) and X-84357
physical layer of the VDL mode 2 network. Communication to the
VME is done using TCP/IP.
(Transmitters and receivers)
External The radio controls a tuneable bandpass cavity filter using the RS- X-86885
tuneable filter 232 serial port on the transmitter
control (Telsa) (Transmitters and receivers)
G.729 Extends the ED-137(B) option with the possibility to use G.729
codecs for the audio streams in addition to G.711.
IPv6 Support for dual IP stack IPv4 and IPv6
PSU-7007 Power supply with built in DC/DC converter to operate the
transmitter at DC input voltages between 19.0 and 31.2VDC

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1.5 Layout of the transceiver
The receiver unit, RA-7203 operates as an independent receiver. The transmitter unit TA-7650
operates as an independent transmitter, but requires a power supply unit; PSU-7006 or PSU-7007 for
operation using AC power. The receiver and transmitter units may be placed in entirely different
geographical locations or together in a single enclosure, it may also be configured as a transceiver
with local operation from the front panel.

Figure 1.1, Complete Transceiver, RA-7203, TA-7650 and PSU-7006

1.6 Applications
The transmitter TA-7650 and the receiver RA-7203 can be used either as a standalone transmitter /
receiver for ground to air voice or data communication, or combined as a transceiver with RX muting
and common audio control via the interface of the Transmitter unit.

The following operating scenarios are available:

• Locally as a Transceiver, with microphone and headphone connected directly to the front
panel connector.
• As a Transceiver, connected to a VCS (Voice Control System) using 600-ohm analogue lines
for audio, together with keying in form of in-band tones, external voltages, ground or
phantom keying (E&M signalling).
• As a Transceiver, connected to a VCS (Voice Control System) using Ethernet (LAN/WAN) for
VoIP audio, keying and signalling.
• Connected to a VME (VHF ground station) system as a data modem, using TCP commands to
control the radio as a physical VDL mode 2 transceiver.
• Connected to a VDL (VHF ground station) system using 600-ohm analogue lines for audio that
contains the AM-MSK data from an external ACARS modem.
• In a combined system where the radio is connected to an IP based VCS, an analogue based
VCS and a local system using microphone/headset. The radio can be set up to automatically
select the audio from either of the systems based on the keying source. This flexibility makes
the radio ideal to use in a transition phase between an analogue and an IP based VCS system.
• In addition the transmitter/receiver has a large range of options for remote control using
Ethernet, serial lines or front panel controls.

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 2 Technical SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 General specification, TR-7750

Applicable Standards
AM, AM-MSK ICAO annex 10, ETSI EN 300676
VDL mode 2 ETSI EN-301841 - 1
Voice over IP EUROCAE ED-137 (B) part 1,4 and 5
EMC ETSI EN-301489 part 1/22, FCC rule 15B and 87, IC RSS-141
Random Vibration ETSI EN 300019-2-2(V2.1.2) method: IEC 60068-2-64
Bump ETSI EN 300019-2-2(V2.1.2), method: IEC 60068-2-29
Free Fall ETSI EN 300019-2-2(V2.1.2), method: IEC 60068-2-32
General, all units AM 25 kHz AM 8.33 kHz AM MSK D8PSK (VDL2)
Frequency range 117.975 to 137.000 MHz (to 144.000 or 156.000 are optional)
Frequency accuracy (stability) < ±1.0 ppm@ -20°C to +55 °C, <±0.3 ppm@ 0°C to +40 °C (ambient temperatures)
6K80A3EJN 5K00A3EJN 13K0A2D 14K0G1DE
RF Modes
(AM 25 kHz) (AM 8.33 kHz) (AM MSK) (D8PSK)
Bit rate 2.4 kbit/s 31.5 kbit/s
Audio frequency response 300-3400 Hz 300-2500 Hz
Data ports RS232, RS485, 100BaseT(Ethernet/LAN)
Protocols UDP/IP: SNMP v.1, SNMP v.3, RTP, SIP, NTP, TFTP, DHCP, RTSP
TCP/IP: Remote control (Jotron), RTP, SIP , HTTP, RTSP
Serial: RS232, RS485;
See Protocol description documents for additional information
BITE monitoring All relevant parameters for Transmitter and Receiver. Ref. BITE below.
Pre-set channels 100
RF impedance 50, N-connector
Temperature range -20°C to +55°C (operating) -40°C to +70°C (storage)
Humidity 95% @+40°C (non condensing)
AC operating voltage 85 to 264VAC, 47-63Hz
Receiver, RA-7203: 19.0 – 31.2VDC
Transmitter, TA-7650 w/PSU-7006 (standard): 19.0-31.2VDC
DC operating voltage
Transmitter, TA-7650 w/PSU-7007 (optional): 19.0-31.2VDC
(More detail on operation conditions under each module)

<10s from power on until transmitter/receiver is available for use on all audio and control interfaces,
Startup time
including the IP interface.

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2.2 Transmitter Unit, TA-7650
Transmitter unit AM 25 kHz AM 8.33 kHz AM MSK D8PSK (VDL2)
Output power Minimum 1W, Maximum. Adjustable in 0.1 dB step (30.0 up to 47.0 dBm) Max 25W
VSWR 1 : Infinity, protected against shorted and open circuit
Frequency error < ±1.0 ppm@ -20°C to +55 °C, <±0.3 ppm@ 0°C to +40 °C (ambient temperatures)
Adjacent channel power >70 dBc >70 dBc >70 dBc >65 dBc
Modulation depth up to 95%
Distortion < 2% @85% modulation
Amplitude frequency response 300-3400 Hz 300-2500 Hz 1200/2400 Hz
Group delay <10s
In-band spurious emissions ≤ -112 dBc (-65 dBm @ 50W output) ≤ -112 dBc
Harmonic emission ≤ -105 dBc (-58 dBm @ 50W output) ≤ -105 dBc
+
Intermodulation attenuation ≤ -55 dBc (TA7650), ≤ -70 dBc (TA7650LN), 3.order intermodulation (EN300676,7.8) ≤ -55 dBc
Power attack and release time <5 ms attack, <5 ms release time <190 s, <300s
Keying Time Attack time: <20ms, Release time: <5ms <0.5 ms
Keying Transient Behaviour ≤ -48 dBc, (EN300676, 7.10)
Distortion on monitor output ≤ 2%, typically <0.5%
Line input 600, -40 to +10dBm – adjustable sensitivity
Monitor line output 600, -46 to 0dBm (Depending on input level. Relative to RX in and TX monitor level)
AGC (VOGAD) range -40 to +10 dBm on line input, threshold level is adjustable
Keying options Mic. connector. Remote: GND, +/- voltage, Line loop, SNMP, TCP/IP, RTP header
Signal/Noise (Hum and noise) >40 dB
level
Timeout 5 s. to 15 min (900 s.) in 5 s. steps (1s from SNMP)
In-band keying User configurable tones: 2000-4000Hz in 1 Hz steps
Carrier offset 2,3,4 or 5 2
System constellation error EVM <3%
Duty cycle 100% continuous operation @ambient below 40°C
DC operating voltage,PSU-7006
19.0 – 31.2VDC, negative ground. Output power: 50W (nominal)@DC ≥26.0VDC, within [email protected]
(Standard power supply)
Low power when DC voltage is below 21.6VDC

DC operating voltage, PSU-7007

19.0 – 31.2VDC, negative ground. Output power: 50W (nominal)@DC ≥19.0VDC
(optional power supply)
Power consumption <250VA @50W output
Heat dissipation <10W@Idle, <180W@50W output power
MTBF Calculated: 9 years (MIL-HDBK-217F), Actual: > 30 years
MTTR <30 minutes at lowest replaceable unit
Dimension Transmitter unit 142mm(28TE)(W) * 230mm(D) * 128mm (H) / LN version : 142mm(28TE)(W) * 330mm(D) * 128mm (H)
Weight 3.0 kg / LN version : 4.4kg

2.3 Power Supply Unit, PSU-7006

Power supply unit
Supply voltage, AC 85 to 264VAC, 47-63Hz
Output voltage @AC +28 VDC regulated
DC input (backup power) 19.0 - 31.2VDC negative ground
DC output @DC Equals DC input when AC is not present
Max load 9A average, 18A peak
Heat dissipation <15W@Idle, <40W@50W TX output power
MTBF Specified: >10 years - Actual: >30 years
MTTR <30 minutes at lowest replaceable unit
Dimension PSU unit 71mm (14TE)(W) * 330mm(D) * 128mm (H)
Weight 1.65Kg

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 2.4 Power Supply Unit, PSU-7007
Power supply unit
Supply voltage, AC 85 to 264VAC, 47-63Hz
Output voltage @AC +28 VDC regulated
DC input (backup power) 19.0 - 31.2VDC negative ground
DC output @DC +28 VDC regulated when AC is not present (built in DC/DC converter)
Max load 9A average, 18A peak
Heat dissipation <15W@Idle, <40W@50W TX output power
MTBF Specified: >10 years - Actual: >30 years
MTTR <30 minutes at lowest replaceable unit
Dimension PSU unit 71mm (14TE)(W) * 330mm(D) * 128mm (H)
Weight 1.9Kg

2.5 Receiver Unit, RA-7203

Receiver unit AM 25 kHz AM 8.33 kHz AM MSK D8PSK (VDL2)
Sensitivity, AM@1V/30% pd >12dB SINAD (CCITT)
Sensitivity VDL (BER>10-3) < -103 dBm
Harmonic distortion <2% @90% AM (line output), Typically <1%
Amplitude frequency response 300-3400 Hz 300-2500 Hz 1200/2400 Hz
Signal/Noise >55dB @up to +10 dBm input, 90% modulation
Effective bandwidth +/- 10kHz +/- 3.5 kHz +/- 10 kHz +/- 10 kHz
Adjacent channel rejection
(Adjacent channel selectivity) 80dB 70dB 80 dB [email protected]
Typical figures
Inband spurious rejection >95 dB
Intermodulation attenuation ≥80 dB >-28 dBm
Image frequency rejection >100 dB
IF frequency rejection >110 dB
Blocking/desensitisation ≥106dB @1MHz offset,>110 dB out of band signals
Squelch system Combination of RF level and Carrier/Noise (digital coherent squelch)
Squelch RF level -5 dBV to +42 dBV (-112 dBm to -65 dBm)
Squelch Signal/Noise 5 dB S/N to 20dB S/N @30% modulation
Squelch activation time <20ms
Squelch hysteresis Typical 2-4 dB
Squelch mute level ≥82 dB
Cross modulation rejection >110 dB @ 1 MHz frequency offset
Dynamic range >130dB (-110 to +23 dBm input signal)
Audio AGC (AAGC) 30% - 90%, <0.1dB variation in output audio signal
AGC range -107dBm to +20dBm
AGC attack time <50ms <40ms
AGC decay time <40ms
<200ms <50ms
Group delay (Data) <20s
<60sconfigurable tones: 100-5000 Hz in 1 Hz steps (Squelch open, closed or both)
User
In-band squelch signal User configurable levels
Line output 600, -36 - +10dBm @90% modulation
Permissible RF input level 5V EMF
DC operating voltage 19.0 – 31.2VDC, negative ground. Full performance over the operating range.
Power consumption <6VA
Heat dissipation <6W
MTBF Calculated: 10.1 years/unit (MIL-HDBK-217F), Actual: > 30 years
MTTR <30 minutes at lowest replaceable unit
Dimension Receiver unit 71mm (14TE)(W) * 230mm(D) * 128mm (H)
Weight 1.7 kg

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3 Functional description

3.1 Front Panel Controls, Transmitter unit

Navigation Display
button A

Navigation
PTT button button B

Navigation
Scroll / Select button C
Switch
ON/OFF
button
Indicators:
LOW: Transmits in low power
Indicators:
AL: Alarm active (red)
OUT: Output power indicator
REM: Remote ready (green)
SWR: High SWR indicator
STBY: Standby (yellow)

Mic/Headset
connector
Figure 3-1, Front view, transmitter unit, TA-7650/25/10

Display
The default display shows the most important operational parameters; Frequency and modulation. In
addition, the display will show several menus, submenus and operational parameters when entering
into the menu using Navigation button A.

Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C

The navigation buttons, A, B and C, together with the Scroll/Select switch are used to navigate
through the menus.
The Scroll/Select switch has three actions: It can be turned clockwise, counter-clockwise, or
momentarily pressed.
In general the use of the navigation buttons are:
A or Scroll/Select right: Increase a value (up)
B or Scroll/Select left: Decrease a value (down)
C or Scroll/Select press: Confirm or Enter.
The function of the navigation buttons will change depending on previous actions. The display will
indicate the function of each navigation button, by text or symbols.

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 PTT button
This button is used to immediately key the transmitter for test/measurement purposes. The PTT
button is connected in parallel with the PTT keying available via the microphone connector.
The PTT button may be enabled/disabled depending on the key configuration of the radio.

ON/OFF button
Press and hold button (for app. 2s) to switch the unit ON or OFF.

LED Indicators -TX

LOW (yellow): The transmitter transmits in low power, either caused by an internal failure
(SWR, Temperature, or low input voltage) or set by the user. The low power
level is adjustable.

AL (red): Indicates that an alarm is present in the transmitter unit. Details of the alarm
will be shown on the display.

REM (green): This LED has multiple functions. The REMOTE indicator will be lit with a
constant green colour when the transmitter is “ready” for remote operation.
Ready means that the keying options has been set to include keying from an
external source, and that the voice input has been set to an external source
(600 ohm line input) or VoIP.
In addition the REMOTE indicator will flash yellow each time the unit is
communicating on either of the remote interfaces (RS232, RS485, Ethernet).

STBY (yellow): The transmitter is kept in standby, either by user input, an external signal to
the remote interface or because an alarm condition has been detected, and
the transmitter is set up as a MAIN transmitter. In standby the transmitter
will not be able to send, even if a valid key signal is input to the unit.

OUT (yellow): Indicate that the transmitter is keyed and power is being generated, detected
at the output of the power amplifier.

SWR (red): Indicate that the SWR on the antenna is above the threshold value (app. 3:1).
The transmitter will reduce the output power to the predefined low power
level in order to protect the output stage.

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 Mic/Headset connector - TX

Mic/Headset connector
Name PIN Purpose
Mic input 1 Sensitivity 2.5mV nominal.
Mic GND 2 Microphone ground
Headset output, contains side-tone and/or received
Headset 3
audio when used together with a receiver (RA7203)
RS232 4 RS232 TX
RS232 5 RS232 RX
PTT 6 PTT input. Connect to GND (p.8) to key
Source is 12 VDC with a 3.2k ohm internal
+12VDC 7 resistance. Maximum current consumption of the
external mic is 3 mA.
GND 8 Common ground
Table 3-1, Mic/Headset connector, transmitter, pin out

The Mic/Headset connector is used for multiple purposes.

• Microphone/Headset connector:
Connect the microphone to the Mic input/Mic GND, the +12VDC can be used to power the
microphone or a microphone amplifier.
The Headset output (referenced to GND) contains the local side tone generated from the
demodulated signal on the output of the transmitter when the transmitter is keyed, or the
received audio if the transmitter is connected to a receiver using the T/R bus available on the
rear panels.

• RS232 serial line

The RS232 serial line can be used to control radio parameters from an external unit.

• Hardware key to change access level:

In order to change the access level (see chapter 8.2.4.3 for details) a
hardware key must be inserted into the microphone/headset
connector before entering in to the menu system. The hardware key
consists of a RJ45 connector where pin no. 4 and 5 (RS232 RX and TX)
are connected together.

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3.2 Transmitter, rear connections

Figure 3-2, Rear view, transmitter unit, TA-7650/25/10.

Antenna connector (50 ohm N-type)

Interface to the antenna cable for the transmitter or the transceiver when used together with a
receiver unit.

Receiver ant. Connector (50 ohm BNC)

BNC-Type antenna output – 50 ohm. This connecor is connected to the antenna switch (pin switch or
relay) internally in the transmitter unit and can be connected directly to the antenna input of a co-
located receiver unit (RA7203).
Note!
The VHF radio uses a PIN switch, this type of antenna switch can only be used to switch the
antenna between a receiver and a transmitter. The output from standby transmitter can not be
switched through this antenna switch. For this application a separate Antenna Changeover Unit
(ACU) is required.

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 DC input connector

Figure 3-3, Receiver DC input receptacle, rear view

Neutrik NC3FXX. Mating connector : Jotron P/N: 87315.

The DC input is connected to the power supply, PSU-7006, PSU-7007, PSU-7008 or PSU-7009, or used
as an input from an external DC source.
The DC input is connected using pin no. 1 as the positive(+27V) connection point and pin no. 2 as the
negative or GND connection. Pin no. 3 is not in use.

I/O signals – general information

Many of the I/O signals on the radio units are polarity dependent. The relays used are semiconductor
type relays. Optocouplers are used when practically possible to isolate the radio equipment from
external equipment. This prevents failures caused by varying ground conditions to influence the safe
operation of the equipment.
The convention used throughout this book is to add a “P” after the positive side of the signal and an
“N” after the negative.
All input and output signals are overvoltage protected by PTC resistor and will not be damaged for
input signals up to +/- 48V.
Wherever possible the standard pairs used on an ethernet connection are used for the signals. This
allows standard ethernet Cat5e or better cables to be used as patch cables with the advantage of
getting the signals as twisted pairs within the cable. The standard pairs on a Cat5e cable are found
on: Pin 1/2, 3/6, 4/5 and 7/8.

LAN connector - TX (RJ45)

This connector contains the Ethernet bus and is normally connected to a switch/hub. It can also be
connected directly to a computer, using a twisted pair Ethernet cable. The pin-out of the connector is
the standard pin-out used in most IP networks.

LAN interface connector

Name PIN Purpose
LAN_TXP 1 Tx data
LAN_TXN 2 Tx data
LAN_RXP 3 Rx data
LAN_RXN 6 Rx data
LAN_D3P 4 Optional
LAN_D3N 5 Optional
LAN_D4P 7 Optional
LAN_D4N 8 Optional

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 Table 3-2, LAN interface connector, pin out

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 AUX1 CONNECTOR - TX (RJ45)
This connector is normally connected to equipment used for remote control /remote supervision of
the transmitter.

AUX1 connector, transmitter AUX

Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
ALARM_P 1 Alarm out-relay (NO) O
48 120
ALARM_N 2 Alarm out-relay (NO) O
Select_in_P 3 Select in, Optocouplers input I
48 32
Select_in_N 6 Select in, Optocouplers input I
RS232_S 4 RS232 Transmit data I/O ± 12
RS232_R 5 RS232 Receive data I/O ± 12
+12V 7 +12VDC output to external O
12V 300
equipment
GND 8 Common ground N/A
Table 3-3, AUX1 connector, transmitter, pin out

AUX2 connector - TX (RJ45)

This connector is normally connected to equipment used for remote control / remote supervision of
the transmitter.

AUX2 connector, transmitter

Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
KEY_OUT_P 1 Closed=Transmitting, O
optocoupler output
15 50
KEY_OUT_N 2 Closed=Transmitting, O
optocoupler output
MONITOR_P 3 Monitor output to tape O
-46 to
recorder
0 15Vpp
MONITOR_N 6 Monitor output to tape O
dBm
recorder
TXLOW_P 4 Applying a voltage > 5VDC I +5 to
between pin 4 and 5 forces the +48V
transmitter into low power ref p5
± 50
TXLOW_N 5 Applying a voltage > 5VDC I -5 to
between pin 4 and 5 forces the -48V
transmitter into low power ref p4
TXKEY_P 7 Applying a voltage > 5VDC I +5 to
between pin 7 and 8 will key +48V
the transmitter ref p8
± 50
TXKEY_N 8 Applying a voltage > 5VDC I -5 to
between pin 7 and 8 will key -48V
the transmitter ref p7
Table 3-4, AUX2 connector, transmitter, pin out

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 REM connector - TX (RJ45)
This connector is normally connected to equipment used for remote control / remote supervision of
the transmitter. It contains basic interfacing signals used for remote control, and will in many cases
be the only connector used.

When the Transmitter is connected together with a Receiver, using a standard Cat5E Transceiver
patch cable between the units (RX: REM to TX: RX connector), the Transmitter REM connector will
contain the basic functionality to control both the transmitter and the receiver.
With this cable installed, the receiver line output will be connected to the transmitter line input to
give a 2W interface to the transceiver. In addition there will be a squelch output signal available on
the transmitter REM connector.

REM connector, transmitter – Remote control of the transceiver

Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
RS485+ 1 RS485 (+) I/O ±5V
RS485- 2 RS485 (-) I/O ±5V
LINE_P 3 Balanced line input/output to -40 to
TA/RA, 600 ohm I/O +10
dBm ± 48
LINE_N 6 Balanced line input/output to (Key
-40 to
TA/RA, 600 ohm. input)
I/O +10
(For unbalanced line input:
dBm
Connect to GND, p8)
TX_KEY_G 4 Grounding this pin will key
I GND 5
transmitter
RX_BUSY_OUT 5 RX Busy indicator output –
Open collector O 15 10
(squelch indicator)
ALARM 7 Low=Alarm (TA or TA/RA) O 15 50
GND 8 Common ground -
Table 3-5, REM connector, transmitter, pin out

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 Rx connector - TX (RJ45)
This connector is normally connected to the REM connector on a co-located receiver when operated
as a transceiver.
When connected to a receiver, it will make functionality such as:
• Common Rx/Tx 2 wire remote audio line interface
• Receiver audio in the local headset interface on the transmitter unit
• Rx & Tx audio on the Tx monitor output
• Transceiver alarm signalling
• Receiver squelch information in the transmitter to be used on the transmitter interface or
when operated as a VDL mode 2 radio

Rx connector, transmitter. Interface to RX (transceiver config)

Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
RS485+ 1 RS485 (+) I/O
±5V
RS485- 2 RS485 (-) I/O
LINE_P 3 Balanced line input from
I -40 to
Receiver unit, 600 ohm
+10 ± 48V
LINE_N 6 Balanced line input from
I dBm
Receiver unit, 600 ohm
TX_BUSY 4 TX Busy indicator output -
Open collector O 5 10
(Mute output)
RX_BUSY 5 RX Busy optocoupler-input
I 48 32
(Repeater key input)
INT_ALARM 7 This internal alarm signal is a
combined I/O signal that is
connected to a co-located
receiver for receiving alarm
signalling from the receiver (for
I/O 48 1
display on the transmitter and
to signal alarm from the
transmitter (for display on the
receiver). Input or output
Low=Alarm
GND 8 Common ground -
Table 3-6, Rx connector, transmitter, pin out

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3.3 Front Panel Controls, Receiver unit

Navigation
Display
button A

Scroll / Select Navigation

Switch button B

Indicators: Sq / Navigation
SQ: Squelch open (yellow) button C
AL: Alarm active (red)
REM: Remote ready (green)
STBY: Standby (yellow) ON/OFF
button

Headset
connector Loudspeaker

Figure 3-4, Front view, receiver unit, RA-7203

Display - RX
The default display screen shows the most important operational parameters; Frequency and
modulation. In addition, the display will show several menus, submenus and operational parameters
when entering into the menu using Navigation button A.
The default display also indicate if the receiver operated on AC or DC power, by “AC” or “DC” in the
upper part of the display.

Scroll/Select switch and Navigation buttons A, B and C - RX

The navigation buttons, A, B and C, together with the Scroll/Select switch are used to navigate
through the menus.
The Scroll/Select switch has three actions: It can be turned clockwise, counter-clockwise, or
momentarily pressed in.
In general the use of the navigation buttons are:

A or Scroll/Select right: Increase a value (up)

B or Scroll/Select left: Decrease a value (down)
C or Scroll/Select press: Confirm or Enter.

The user interface will indicate which navigation button to use.

Navigation button C is dedicated to squelch ON/OFF button in the default view.

ON/OFF button - RX
To switch the unit ON or OFF: Press and hold button for approx 2s.

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 LED Indicators -RX

SQ (yellow): The receiver squelch is open (receiving audio) when lit.

AL (red): Indicates that an alarm is present in the receiver unit. Details of the alarm will
be shown on the display.

REM (green): This LED has multiple functions. The REMOTE indicator will be lit with a
constant green colour when the receiver is “ready” for remote operation.
Ready means that the audio is output to an external source (600 ohm line
input) or VoIP.
In addition the REMOTE indicator will flash yellow each time the unit is
communicating on either of the remote interfaces (RS232, RS485, Ethernet).

STBY (yellow): The receiver is kept in standby, either by user input, an external signal to the
remote interface or because an alarm condition has been detected and the
receiver is set up as a MAIN receiver. In standby the receiver will not output
any audio on any audio interface.

Headset connector - RX

Headset connector
Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
N/C 1 No connection -
N/C 2 No connection -
Headset P 3 Headset output. Can be used O 1W
single ended referenced to
ground (8) or as a balanced
output, referenced to pin 6.
Headset N 6 Balanced headset output. -
RS232 4 RS232 TX O ±12V ±15
RS232 5 RS232 RX I ±12V ±15
+12VDC 7 +12 VDC to external amplifier O +12V
(100mA max.)
GND 8 Common ground - GND
Note :
On receivers with serial numbers 04725 and lower, pin 6 is not connected and there is only single
ended headphone output.
Table 3-7, Headset connector, receiver, pin out

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The Headset connector is used for multiple purposes.
• Headset connector:
The Headset output (referenced to GND) contains the received audio.

• RS232 serial line

The RS232 serial line may be used to control radio parameters from an external.

• Hardware key to change access level:

In order to change the access level (see chapter 8.3.4.3 for details) a
hardware key must be inserted into the microphone/headset
connector before entering in to the menu system. The hardware key
consists of a RJ45 connector where pin no. 4 and 5 (RS232 RX and TX) is
connected together.

3.4 Receiver, rear connections

Figure 3-5, Rear view, receiver unit, RA-7203

Antenna connector - RX (50 ohm N-type)

Connect directly to a receiver antenna, or to the receiver antenna connector (BNC) on the
transmitter unit.

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 DC input connectors

Figure 3-6, Receiver DC input receptacle, rear view

Neutrik NC3FXX. Mating connector : Jotron P/N: 87315.

1 is the positive (+) connection and 2 is the negative (-) connection point.
Pin no. 3 is not in use.

AC Input connector - Receiver (IEC 60320 - C14)

Figure 3-7, Receiver AC input receptacle, rear view

Input for external AC (male).

AC is input between A(N) and C(L). B is chassis ground.
The voltage range is from 85 to 264 VAC, 47-63Hz.

Note!
Although signal ground has the same potential as AC ground and DC minus (-), AC ground and
DC (-) should not be used for signalling purpose.

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 LAN connector - RX (RJ45)

This connector contains the Ethernet bus and is normally connected to a nearby switch/hub. It can
also be connected directly to a computer, using a twisted pair Ethernet cable.

LAN interface connector

Name PIN Purpose
LAN_TXP 1 Tx data
LAN_TXN 2 Tx data
LAN_RXP 3 Rx data
LAN_D3P 4 Optional
LAN_D3N 5 Optional
LAN_RXN 6 Rx data
LAN_D4P 7 Optional
LAN_D4N 8 Optional
Table 3-8, LAN interface connector, pin out

AUX1 connector - RX (RJ45)

This connector is normally connected to equipment used for remote control / remote supervision of
the receiver.

AUX1 connector, receiver unit

Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
ALARM_P 1 Alarm out-relay (NO) O
±48 120
ALARM_N 2 Alarm out-relay (NO) O
Select_in_P 3 Select in / Squelch defeat in,
optocoupler input
I
(function depends on
configuration)
±12V ±48 32
Select_in_N 6 Select in / Squelch defeat in,
optocoupler input
I
(Function depends on
configuration)
RS232_S 4 RS232 Transmit data O ±12V ± 15
RS232_R 5 RS232 Receive data I ±12V ± 15
+12V 7 +12VDC output to external
O +12V 12 100
equipment (max 100mA)
GND 8 Common ground - GND
Table 3-9, AUX1 connector, receiver, pin out

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 AUX2 connector - RX (RJ45)

This connector is normally connected to equipment used for remote control / remote supervision of
the transmitter.

AUX2 connector, receiver unit

Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
Squelch_out_P 1 Closed=Receiving (Sq open),
O
optocoupler output
± 48 120
Squelch_out_N 2 Closed=Receiving (Sq open),
O
optocoupler output
AGC_HILO_P 3 Hi/Lo output depending on
signal strength, optocoupler O
output +15 50
AGC_HILO_N 6 Hi/Lo output depending on
O
signal strength
N/C 4 -
N/C 5 -
AGC_OUT 7 AGC analogue voltage
output, depending on signal O 0-4V 5 1
strength. Referred to GND
N/C 8 GND - GND
Table 3-10, AUX2 connector, receiver, pin out

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 REM connector - RX (RJ45)

This connector is normally connected to a co-located transmitter unit (RX connector) when used in a
transceiver configuration, or to other equipment used for remote control of the receiver.
When connected to a transmitter, via a transceiver cable, the connection gives “transceiver”
functionality to the transmitter (Rx line and Squelch). The TX_BUSY and RX_BUSY signals are also
used in VDL mode 2 configurations to signal that the transmitter or receiver is busy transferring data.

Interface to Remote equipment or a transmitter unit

Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
RS485+ 1 RS485 (+) I/O
RS485- 2 RS485 (-) I/O
LINE_P 3 Line output from Receiver
I/O
unit, 600 ohm
± 15
LINE_N 6 Line output from Receiver
O
unit, 600 ohm
TX_BUSY 4 TX Busy indicator input (Mute
I 48 32
input)
RX_BUSY 5 RX Busy output O 5 1
INT_ALARM 7 Low=Alarm (Note: I/O – low
input will also be recognized I/O 5 1
as an alarm (EXT))
GND 8 Common ground - GND
Table 3-11, REM connector, receiver, pin out

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3.5 PSU-7006, PSU-7007, Power Supply Unit, front-view

The Power Supply Unit supplies the transmitter with the required 28V DC operating voltage, and has
input for both AC (main supply) and DC (backup supply). The PSU automatically switch between the
main and the backup supply.
Two versions of the Power Supply are available:
The standard unit, PSU-7006, converts the AC input voltage to the 28V DC output voltage. When
operating on DC, there is no regulation within the Power Supply unit, and the output voltage will be
equal to the input voltage. Thus, if the DC input voltage drops below approximately +26V, the output
power of the transmitter will automatically be reduced.
An optional unit, PSU-7007, is also available. This unit also converts the input voltage to the 28V DC
output voltage. In addition, it has a DC/DC converter for the DC input voltage; this means that the
output voltage will be kept steady at +28V DC output, even if the input voltage is lower. This unit is
used when it is required to maintain the full output power for the transmitter even at reduced DC
input voltages.

Figure 3-8, PSU-7006 and PSU-7007, front view

LED Indicators - PSU

AC (yellow): Indicates that AC is present, and that the unit currently is operating on the
main AC power supply.

ON (green): Indicates that the PSU is ON and supplies DC on its output.

The DC is either derived from the main AC input (shown by the AC indicator),
or from the backup DC input (AC indicator dark).

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3.6 Power Supply Unit rear connectors.

Figure 3-9, PSU-7006, rear view

DC input connector

Neutrik NC3FXX, mating connector : Jotron P/N: 87315.

The DC input is connected to the DC backup supply (if available).

PSU-7006: Input range 19.0 - 31.2 VDC, <9A average current @50W output
PSU-7007: Input range 19.0 – 31.2VDC, <16A average current @50W output

1 is the positive (+) connection and 2 is connected to ground (-). Pin 3 is not connected.

Figure 3-10, Power supply DC input receptacle, rear view

Input from an external DC supply (battery bank).

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 DC output connector

Neutrik NC3MXX. Mating connector : Jotron P/N: 86025.

The DC output connector is connected to the transmitter unit is the +28V DC supply for the
transmitter. The DC is generated from the main AC input or from the DC backup input.

PSU-7006: +28VDC when operated on AC, DC input voltage when operated on DC

PSU-7007: +28VDC when operated on AC, +28VDC when operated on DC

Figure 3-11, Power supply DC output receptacle, rear view

1 is the positive connector pin (+) and 2 is connected to ground (-). Pin 3 is not connected.

AC Input connector - PSU (IEC 60320 - C14)

Figure 3-12, AC input connector, PSU

Input for external AC (male).

AC is input between A(N) and C(L). B is chassis ground.
The voltage range is from 85 to 264 VAC, 47-63Hz.

Note!
Although signal ground has the same potential as AC ground and DC minus (-), AC ground and DC
(-) should not be used for signalling purpose.

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 REM1 and REM2 connectors

These two connectors are identical and used to pass the signals from the REM connector on the TX
unit to an external interface. The PSU utilizes the RS485 bus and use this bus to communicate with
the TX unit, in order to transfer measurements and status information from the PSU to the TX unit.
These measurements are available in the TX front panel menu, as well as remotely via the IP
interface of the TX unit.

REM1 and REM2 connectors, PSU – Pass through of signals

Name PIN Purpose Dir Level Max Max
Volt. Curr
[V] [mA]
RS485+ 1 RS485 (+) I/O ±5V
RS485- 2 RS485 (-) I/O ±5V
LINE_P 3 Link REM1 to REM2 TX
I/O
(Line input to TX) REM TX TX
LINE_N 6 Link REM1 to REM2 TX REM REM
I/O
(Line Input to TX) REM
TX_KEY_G 4 Link REM1 to REM2 TX TX TX
I/O
(PTT to TX) REM REM REM
RX_BUSY_OUT 5 Link REM1 to REM2 TX TX TX
I/O
(RX Busy indicator output) REM REM REM
ALARM 7 Link REM1 to REM2 TX TX TX
I/O
(Low=Alarm (TA or TA/RA)) REM REM REM
GND 8 Link REM1 to REM2 TX TX TX
I/O
(Common ground ) REM REM REM

Table 3-12, REM 1 and REM 2 connectors, PSU

In order to enable the internal measurements from the PSU, the parameter AdressOut1 under the
RS485 configuration need to be configured in the transmitter unit.
The AdressOut1 parameter must be set to 101 to enable communication between the units, and the
RS485 bitrate must be set to 9600 b/s.
For details regarding this setting see: Chapter 8.2.3.3

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4 Installation

4.1 Introduction.
The procedures for installing the radio units / transceiver are described in table 4.1 below.
It is recommended that these procedures are completed in the order shown.

Procedure Reference
1 Initial inspection 0
2 Install equipment into 19” sub racks (equipment cabinet) 4.3
3 Connect chassis stud to system earth or cabinet Figure 3-2 (TX)
Figure 3-5 (RX)
Figure 3-9 (PSU)
4 Connect remote connectors as required 4.6
5 Connect antenna connectors 0
6 Connect DC supply (if required) 4.5
7 Connect AC supply (if required 4.5
Table 4-1, Installation procedures

4.2 Initial inspection

Items included for a TA-7650 transmitter P/N
1 Radio unit TA-76501 84205
2 Power supply unit PSU-7006 87700
3 Interconnecting cord between TA and PSU 85903
4 CD with Operators guide 84496
5 DC connector 86025
6 AC power cord 92375

Items included for a RA-7203 receiver P/N

1 Radio unit RA-72031 84500
2 CD with Operators guide 84496
3 DC connector 86025
4 AC power cord 92375

On receipt of the radio units, remove all transit packaging and check that there is no damage to the
equipment. If damage is evident, contact Jotron immediately and retain the original transit
packaging.
1
Variants may include: P/N 84357: VDL mode 2
P/N 84358: Inband signalling for ptt and squelch
P/N 84360: Extended frequency range 118-144 MHz
P/N 84361: Extended frequency range 118-156 MHz
P/N 84362: FM modulation
P/N 84364: Wide band AM modulation
Voice over IP (ED137)

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4.3 Installation into equipment cabinet
The units may be installed into a standard 19” sub-rack with a height of 3U ( 1U= 44.45 mm).
The sub-rack is divided into 84 TE units horizontally (1TE=5.08mm). The transmitter occupies 28 TE,
the PSU occupies 14TE and the receiver unit occupies 14TE.
For a transceiver this leaves a free space of 28TE available for other equipment.
Figure 4-1 shows some examples for installation into 19” sub-rack. From top to bottom the figure
shows: 6 receivers in one sub-rack, 2 transmitters with PSU in one sub-rack and 3 transmitters
without PSU (operated on DC) in one sub-rack. Jotron suggests that more space is added for better
heat dissipation, if possible.

Figure 4-1, Examples of various configurations

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4.4 Antenna connectors
The antenna should be of good quality with regards to gain and VSWR to obtain maximum
performance. Make sure that the VSWR on the antenna is low, and that the cable from the
transmitter to the antenna is of good quality to avoid mismatch and unnecessary losses.
A cable loss of 1 dB is the same as reducing the power output of a 50W transmitter to less than 40W.
Similarly, a cable loss of 2 dB is the same as reducing the output power to less than 32W.

In areas were thunderstorms and lightning is a problem, surge arrestors should be mounted where
the antenna cables enters into the building. The arrestors should be of good quality and be capable
of handling the output power of the transmitter.

The antenna output of the transmitter is an N-type antenna connector at the back of the transmitter.
The second connector (BNC-type) is the output from the Tx antenna switch and can be used to
connect to a receiver for T/R switching to a common antenna in Transceiver configuration. This
output connector must NOT be used for TX main/standby switching.

4.5 AC and DC connectors

Refer to section 3.4.2, 3.4.3 and 3.6 for voltages and connectors.

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4.6 Remote signals
Several remote signals are available on the rear interfaces of the radio units. These signals can be
grouped into: Audio signals, Key signals, Data interface signals and other signals.
Note, for all interface signals, RJ45 connectors are used. As far as practically possible, the pairs used
on a standard Ethernet connection are used when a signal is input/output as a pair to the radio (e.g.
audio lines). For interconnections between the transmitter and receiver, and for interconnection to a
distribution panel with RJ45 connectors, standard Cat5E, Ethernet cable should be used. This is a
good quality, screened cable, with 1 to 1 connections between the two connectors.
Below is an overview of the signals available and their primary use. Refer to chapter 3.2 and 3.4 for
an overview of the different connectors.

Transceiver cable – Transceiver operation

When the Transmitter is wired together with a Receiver as a Transceiver, the Transmitter REM
connector will also have the basic functionality for remotely controlling the receiver.
Transceiver wiring may ether be done by using a standard Cat5e computer cable with RJ45
connectors between the units (Rx-REM to Tx-RX connector) or via KRONE connection inter-wiring

The Transceiver cable signals and pin out are as follows:

CABLE TX - REM/RX RX - REM PIN NAME DESCRIPTION

Pin no Pin no
1 1 RS485+ RS485 - serial communication
RJ45 - Cat 5E, FTP

2 2 RS485- RS485 - serial communication

3 3 LINE_P RX Audio 600ohm balanced
4 pairs

4 4 TX BUSY TTL L=transmitting (RX pullup)

5 5 RX BUSY TTL L=receiving (TX pullup)
6 6 LINE_N RX Audio 600ohm balanced
7 7 ALARM Alarm (TTL) I/O TRX alarm
8 8 GND Ground
Table 4-2, Transceiver, transmitter – receiver interconnections

When connecting the signals on the transmitter RX connector with the signals on the receivers REM
connector, via the transceiver cable, the following functionality is added to the transmitter and
receiver:

▪ The receiver audio line (p.3 and p.6) is input to the transmitter.
This makes receiver audio available in the transmitter headphone connector, allowing only
one plug to be used for a combined headset/microphone.
In addition a 2 wire interface to the transmitters audio input line is possible for combined
transmitter and receiver audio.
Finally, it enables monitoring of both the transmitted audio and the received audio via the
monitor output line (AUX2, p.3 and p.6) on the transmitter.

▪ A RX Busy signal (p.5) is input to the transmitter from the receiver.

This signal signals the transmitter that the RX is busy. This is used in VDL operation.

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 ▪ A TX Busy signal (p.4) is output from the transmitter to the receiver.
This signal signals the receiver that the TX is busy (transmitting). This is used in VDL
operation, and to mute the receiver while transmitting (see table below).

▪ A receiver alarm in/out is connected to the transmitter alarm in/out.

This enables the functionality that the complete transceiver (both receiver and transmitter
unit) will enter into alarm state if one of the units fails. This is useful if the complete
transceiver should be switched to a backup transceiver.

▪ The RS485 serial lines from both units are connected in parallel.
This is useful to have only one connection point for the RS485 on the transceiver for remote
control.
RS485 serial bus is primarily used by the Data Remote Control unit (DRC) and Operators
Remote Control unit (ORC) to remotely set/change frequency and other parameters, on the
Receiver, Transmitter or Transceiver.

4.6.1.1 Transceiver cable- pin out

Standard Ethernet Cat5 patch cable (straight):

Figure 4.2, Ethernet patch cable pin out (contact side)

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4.6.1.2 Menu parameters, transmitter - receiver interconnection

Menu path: Parameter Details

Interface config
►
RS485 Bitrate See chapter 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3 for details
(TX and RX)
RS485 Address See chapter 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3 for details
(TX and RX)
RS485 Protocol See chapter 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3 for details
(TX and RX)
TRxIP IP Address See chapter 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3 for details
(TX and RX)
Menu path: Parameter Details
TX config ►
Keying (TX) Source See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
Audio Monitor output See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX)
Audio Line=> Head See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX) gain
Menu path: Parameter Details
RX config ►
Audio Mute on See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX) transmit
Audio Output source See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX)
Audio Line Output See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX) level
Table 4-3, Settings associated with the transmitter - receiver interconnection

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 Audio in/out and Line loop keying

Figure 4-3, Audio interfaces on the transmitter and receiver units

With reference to Figure 4-, the following audio remote signals are available on the rear connectors:

▪ Monitor out: Monitor signal, usually connected to a recording unit.

4.6.2.1 Menu parameters, Monitor output

Menu path Parameter Details

Audio Monitor output See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details

(TX)
Audio Monitor level See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX)
Table 4-4, Settings associated with MONITOR OUTPUT (TA – AUX1)

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 ▪ Line input, transmitter: This is the transmitter audio line input. This signal is usually
connected to a VCS system or a remote control that uses a 600 ohm line interface.

4.6.2.2 Menu parameters, Line input -TX

Menu path: Parameter Details

TX config ►
Audio Input source See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX)
Audio Line sensitivity See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX)
Audio Line See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX) termination
Audio Line mute level See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX)
Keying Source See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX)
Keying Loop key bias Line loop Keying.
(TX) See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
Table 4-5, Settings associated with LINE_INPUT (TX-REM)

▪ Line output, receiver: This is the receiver audio line output. This signal is usually connected
to the VCS system or a remote control that uses a 600 ohm line interface.

4.6.2.3 Menu parameters, Line output - RX

Menu path: Parameter Details

RX config ►
Audio Output source See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX)
Audio Line output level See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX)
Table 4-6, Settings associated with LINE_OUTPUT (RX-REM)

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 Other key signals

Figure 4-4, Key signals on the transmitter unit

In addition to the line loop keying, it is possible to key the transmitter, using several other hardware
and software options.
▪ TX_KEY_G
This is a input on the transmitter REM connector, pin 4. This pin, if connected to GND, will
key the transmitter.

▪ TXKEY_P, TXKEY_N
This is a differential input, on the transmitter AUX2 connector, pin 7 and 8. A DC voltage
between 5 and 48V(+ or -) between the pins will key the transmitter.
Note also that this is a differential signal, not connected to any ground potential inside the
transmitter, therefore the signal can be configured for both positive and negative voltage
keying (see figure).

4.6.3.1 Menu parameters, Key source -transmitter

Menu path: Parameter Details

TX config ►
Keying Source See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX)
Table 4-7, Key Source settings

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 Squelch and AGC signals, receiver unit

Figure 4-5, Squelch and AGC signals receiver unit

▪ RX_BUSY (REM, p.5)

Squelch output signal that is refered to GND.
This signal can be used to detect that the receiver is busy on a connected transmitter unit, on
a remote control or any other units that can use this signal.
The signal function (Open or Closed on busy) can be configured.

▪ SQUELCH (AUX2, p.1 and p.2)

This signal indicates that the squelch is activated / closed.
The signal function (Open or Closed on busy) can be configured.
The output is a solid state relay, rated for maximum 100V / 100mA.

▪ AGC_HILO_P, AGC_HILO_N (AUX2, p.3 and p.6)

This signal indicates that a signal above approximately +40 dBuV is received.
This can be used to detect if the signal comes from a collocated transmitter operating on the
same frequency (Closed) or a transmission from an aircraft (Open).

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 ▪ AGC VOLTAGE (AUX2, p.7)
This is an analogue output 0-4V. The output voltage is 0V for an input of -111dBm and
increases linearly with the input signal up to -80dBm where the voltage reach +4V.
This signal may be used by a voting system to determine which receiver is receiving the
strongest signal from an aircraft. Also called Best Signal Selection (BBS).

AGC output [V]

-107

Input signal
[dBm]
Figure 4-6, AGC output voltage vs. RF input signal

4.6.4.1 Menu parameters, Squelch output -receiver

Menu path: Parameter Range

RX config ►
Squelch SqOut output See chapter 8.3.3.2 for details
(RX)
Squelch RxBusy output See chapter 8.3.3.2 for details
(RX)
Table 4-8, Squelch output configuration

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 Alarm and Select signals, transmitter and receiver

Figure 4-7, Alarm and select signals, transmitter

The Alarm output signals that the radio unit has detected an alarm internally.
The Select input is used to select or deselect (inhibit) a particular unit. By deselecting a unit, the unit
will enter into standby mode and can no longer be used for radio communication. All other
functionality remains operational when the radio is in standby mode.
The Alarm and Select pin out are equal on the transmitter and the receiver units, except for the
ALARM (REM, p.7) pin. This signal is only available on the transmitter unit and is used to signal an
alarm from either the transmitter or the receiver unit when configured as a transceiver.

▪ ALARM_P, ALARM_N (AUX1, pin 1 and 2)

This is a differential output, used to signal that the unit is in Alarm state. Default the radio is
set up with the internal pull-up enabled (+12V).

▪ ALARM (REM, pin 7)

Same as the signal above, but this signal is referenced to GND. Available on the transmitter
unit only. Default the internal pull-up is enabled (+12V).

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 ▪ SELECT (AUX1, pin 3 and 6)
This input is connected to an optocoupler. The SELECT requires an external voltage to
operate.
One way to use the SELECT signal is to connect it to the ALARM output signal from another
radio unit. If the ALARM signal (ALARM_P and ALARM_N) on a primary (main) radio is
connected to the SELECT_P and SELECT_N on a secondary (backup) radio, then automatic
switchover from the main to the standby radio is performed when the main radio detects an
alarm. In this mode, a pull-up (set as default) is required on the ALARM output from the
primary radio.

4.6.5.1 Menu parameters, Alarm and Select -Receiver

Menu path: Parameter Details

Interface
config ►
Alarm config Alarm pin pull-up See chapter 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3 for details
(TX and RX)
Alarm config Select polarity See chapter 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3 for details
(TX and RX)
Table 4-9, Alarm and Select settings, transmitter and receiver

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 RX BUSY, KEY OUT and TX LOW POWER (GAS ALARM) – (Transmitter unit)

Figure 4-8, Misc signals, transmitter

▪ RX BUSY (SQ) (REM, pin 5) - INPUT

This signal is available when a receiver is connected to the transmitter with a Transceiver
cable (standard Cat5e computer cable) between the transmitter RX and the receiver REM
connector.
The signal is the same as the RX BUSY signal from the receiver. It is routed from the receiver
via the transceiver cable and made available for remote applications via the transmitter REM
connector. When the radio is used for VDL mode 2, this input is required to enable the
transmitter to detect when the receiver is busy.

▪ KEY_OUT_P, KEY_OUT_N (AUX2, pin 1 and 2) - OUTPUT

This output can be used for external equipment that requires a key confirmation signal from
the transmitter. The key signal is available immediately after a key input is received via any of
the key sources.
Normally RF is produced within a few milliseconds after a key input is applied to the
transmitter, if the KEY_OUT is used for external equipment that uses a relay to switch the RF-
power, it may be necessary to delay the RF output using the RF Delay software setting (see
8.2.4.2 for details) in order to prevent hot switching of the RF signal.
When a RF delay is applied, the KEY_OUT will close immediately after a key input signal is
detected, the RF power from the transmitter output stage will be delayed (according to the
setting), this allows RF switches in power amplifiers or other external equipment to settle
before RF is output from the transmitter.
The KEY_OUT signal can also be used to mute the receiver when connected to the mute
input of a receiver unit.

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 ▪ TXLOW_P, TXLOW_N - GAS ALARM (AUX2, pin 4 and 5) - INPUT
This input is used to immediately switch the transmitter into the preconfigured low power
setting. The input requires an external pull-up to operate. The low power level must be set,
as required, in the radio menu system to ensure correct functionality. (See 8.2.4.1 for
details).
This function, also called “Gas Alarm”, is used when the radio is installed in an environment
where an immediate reduction in the output power is required. Specifically this is used on
offshore installations and process plants when there is an increased risk of explosion. The
input is connected to the output of an external gas detector.

4.6.6.1 Menu parameters, RX BUSY, KEY OUT and TX LOW POWER (GAS ALARM)

Menu path: Parameter Details

Radio control
►
Low power level See chapter 8.2.4.1 for details
(TX)
Menu path: Parameter Details
TX config ►
Keying RF delay See chapter 8.2.4.2 for details
(TX)

Table 4-10, RF Delay and TX LOW POWER (GAS ALARM)

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4.7 Applications
Transceiver, Local operation

In a transceiver setup for local operation, the microphone and headset are connected to the
microphone/headset connector at the front of the transmitter. The transceiver cable (Cat5e
computer cable) allows all required connections (Microphone, Headset) to be done on the
transmitter unit.

Connection for local operation is shown in Figure 4- and tab.

Transceiver cable

Figure 4-9, Transceiver, Local configuration, interfacing

4.7.1.1 Setup procedure

Step Description Reference

1 Connect a Transceiver cable (Cat 5e) between TA (RX connector) and RA-(REM connector). 4.6.1.1
2 Set the Mute on transmit to enabled (receiver) 8.3.4.2
3 Set Audio mute level to ‘no audio’ 8.3.4.2
4 Set Audio output source to Lineout (receiver) 8.3.4.2
5 Set Audio input source to Mic (or Auto) (transmitter) 8.2.4.2
6 Set Monitor output to headset (transmitter) 8.2.4.2
7 Set Line=> Head gain to Ok headset audio 8.2.4.2
8 Set Keying source to include Mic (transmitter) 8.2.4.2
9 Connect a coax cable (RG58 or better) between the TA – Receiver antenna connector (BNC) and the 3.2.2 and 3.4.1
antenna input on the receiver. Alternatively, use separate antennas for the TA and RA.
Table 4-11, Transceiver, Local configuration

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 Transceiver, 2 wire remote

The transceiver can be set up to use a 2 wire (2W) audio connection for both the transmitter and the
receiver. In this configuration, the required interface signals (Squelch, PTT, Alarm, Select, and Audio)
are found on the transmitter REM connector. Caution should be exercised when using in-band
signalling in this configuration, since an improper set-up of the in-band parameters may lead to
unwanted keying of the transmitter from the receiver audio output.

Transceiver cable

Figure 4-10, Transceiver, Remote configuration with 2 wire audio interface

4.7.2.1 Setup procedure

Step Description Reference

1 Connect the transceiver cable between TA-RX connector and RA-REM connector. 4.6.1.1
2 Set Mute on transmit to enabled (receiver) – if desired 8.3.4.2
3 Set Audio output source to Lineout (receiver) 8.3.4.2
4 Set Audio input source to line (transmitter) 8.2.4.2
5 Set Keying source to include txkeygnd 8.2.4.2
6 Connect a coax cable (RG58 or better) between the TA – Receiver antenna 3.2.2 and 3.4.1
connector (BNC) and the antenna input on the receiver. Alternatively, use separate
antennas for the TA and RA.
Other useful signals in Remote configuration:
AUX1 Alarm out, Select in, RS232, +12V 3.2.6 and 3.4.5
TA- Key out relay, Monitor output, TX_LOW (Gas alarm) input, TXKEY 3.2.7
AUX2
RA- Squelch out relay, AGC HILO output, AGC voltage output 3.4.6
AUX2
TA – RS485, Line input, Key, Squelch, Alarm 3.2.8
REM
Table 4-12, Transceiver, Remote (2W) interface

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 Transceiver, 4 wire remote

In a 4 wire (4W) configuration, separate audio lines are used for the transmitter and for the receiver.
When used in this configuration, the audio input to the transmitter is input on the transmitter REM
connector and the audio output from the receiver is output on the receiver REM connector.
This is the standard configuration when the radios are connected to a voice control system.
This is also the recommended configuration when in-band tones are used for PTT and Squelch
signalling.

Figure 4-11, Transceiver, Remote configuration with 4 wire audio interface

4.7.3.1 Setup procedure

Step Description Reference
1 Audio line configuration 4.6.2
3 Set Audio output source to Lineout (receiver) 8.3.4.2
4 Set Audio input source to line (transmitter) 8.2.4.2
5 Set Keying source to include txkeygnd ( or other signal if desired) 8.2.4.2
6 Connect a coax cable (RG58 or better) between the TA – Receiver antenna connector 3.2.2 and 3.4.1
(BNC) and the antenna input on the receiver. Alternatively, use separate antennas for
the TA and RA.
Other useful signals in Remote configuration:
AUX1 Alarm out, Select in, RS232, +12V 3.2.6 and 3.4.5
TA- Key out relay, Monitor output, TX_LOW (Gas alarm) input, TXKEY 3.2.7
AUX2
RA- Squelch out relay, AGC HILO output, AGC voltage output 3.4.6
AUX2
TA – RS485, Line input, Key, Squelch, Alarm 3.4.7
REM
Table 4-13, Transceiver, Remote (4W) interface

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 Transmitter, Main/Standby
By connecting the Alarm output from one (main) transmitter to the Select input on a standby
transmitter (P to P and N to N), it is possible to perform automatic switching between the units in
case of an alarm on the Main unit. When this is wired correctly between the units, the standby unit
will automatically be activated in case there is a failure on the main unit.
This configuration is used when there is a requirement for automatic main/standby switching.
The interconnection between the main and standby units must be done by either a special cable with
RJ45 connectors in each end, or using a distribution panel such as the optional KRONE adaptor board
from Jotron. (See chapter 6.3 for details)

Figure 4-12, Main / Standby transmitter

4.7.4.1 Setup procedure

Step Description Reference

1 Connect the alarm_out signal (p.1.2) from AUX1 on the main transmitter to the 3.2.6
select_in signal (p.3.6) on AUX1 on the standby transmitter. The connection can be
done via a distribution panel (KRONE, see chapter 6.3) or by making a special cable
with RJ45 connectors in both ends. The cables used should be of the same quality as
a CAT5E network cable and the screen should be connected in the plugs.
2 Set Alarm config, Alarm pin pull-up to Enabled (default) 8.2.4.3
3 Set Alarm config, Select polarity to Low (default) 8.2.4.3
4 Set the main transmitter Operation mode to Main 8.2.4.1
5 Set the backup transmitter Operation mode to Norm (default) 8.2.4.1
6 Connect separate antennas to the two transmitters. -
Alternatively use an external antenna change over unit (ACU) in order to switch the
antenna between the main and standby transmitters. The antenna change over unit
can be controlled by the alarm signal on the main unit
Table 4-14, Main/Standby configuration, transmitters

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 Receiver, Main/Standby
By connecting the Alarm output from one (main) receiver to the Select input on a standby receiver (P
to P and N to N), it is possible to perform automatic switching between the units in case of an alarm
on the Main unit. When this is wired correctly between the units, the standby unit will automatically
be activated in case there is a failure on the main unit.
This configuration is used when there is a requirement for automatic main/standby switching.
The interconnection between the main and standby units must be done by either a special cable with
RJ45 connectors in each end, or using a distribution panel such as the optional KRONE adaptor board
from Jotron.

Figure 4-13, Main / Backup receiver

4.7.5.1 Setup procedure

Step Description Reference

1 Connect the alarm_out signal (p.1.2) from AUX1 on the main receiver to the 3.4.5
select_in signal (p.3.6) on AUX1 on the standby receiver. The connection can be
done via a distribution panel, or by making a special cable with RJ45 connectors in
both ends. The cables used should be of the same quality as a CAT5E network
cable and the screen should be connected in the plugs.
2 Set Alarm config, Alarm pin pull-up to Enabled (default) 8.3.3.3
3 Set Alarm config, Select polarity to Low (default) 8.3.3.3
4 Set the main receiver Operation mode to Main 8.3.3.1
5 Set the stabdby receiver Operation mode to Norm (default) 8.3.3.1
6 Connect separate antennas to the two receivers. -
Alternatively use an external antenna distribution system or a RF splitter.

The antenna connection can also be done via a pair of main/standby transmitters.
Table 4-15, Main/backup configuration, receivers

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 AM data operation (ACARS) – Option: AM MSK

In the AM-MSK mode the transmitter and the receiver automatically incorporates the required audio
filtering and AGC values used for ACARS operation.
The radios do not have internal modems for this use, an external modem must be interconnected
with the radio using the remote line input and output.

VDL mode 2 data operation (part of a VDL Ground Station) – Option: VDL mode 2

The TA7650/RA7203, configured as a VDL transceiver, implements the lower layers of the VDL mode
2 protocol. The VDL transceiver is part of the physical layer and the media access layer (MAC). A VHF
management entity -VME (control unit) need to be connected to the VDL transceiver for full VDL
mode 2 data operation. The connection to the VME must be done using the ethernet interface on the
radio, a TCP/IP based protocol is used to communicate VDL mode 2 data packets and set-up between
the radio units and the VME.

To operate the transceiver as a VDL mode 2 ground station, the following is required:
• A VHF management entity able to control the transmission and reception via independent
TCP/IP connections to the transmitter and receiver units.
• The VHF management entity (VME) must support the proprietary Jotron TCP/IP protocol
described in document: VDL mode 2: TCP/IP Protocol description. This document is available
for system developers upon request.

Figure 4-14, Transceiver, VDL mode 2 configuration

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4.7.7.1 Setup procedure: Transceiver, VDL mode 2 operation

Step Description Reference

1 Connect an 8 wire Cat5e cable between TA-RX connector and RA- 4.6.1.1
REM connector. This will enable the RX busy and TX busy
signalling between the transmitter and receiver unit.
2 Set transmitter and receiver to VDL mode 2 operation 8.2.4.2 and 8.3.4.2
(Only available when ordered with this option).

The radio unit needs to be rebooted (Off/On) when changing the

modulation to or from VDL mode 2.
3 Configure VDL mode 2 parameters via the TX config and RX 8.2.4.2 and 8.3.4.2
config menus. (See below)
3 Configure TCP/IP addresses and ports for VDL mode 2 operation, 5.5.3 and 5.12.3
and additionally IP addresses and ports for control using SNMP via
UDP/IP (See below).
4 Connect a coax cable (RG58 or better) between the TA – Receiver 3.2.2 and 3.4.1
antenna connector (BNC) and the antenna input on the receiver.

Alternatively, use separate antennas for the TA and RA.

Other useful signals when operation on VDL mode 2

AUX1 Alarm out, Select in, +12V 3.2.6 and 3.4.5
TA- Key out relay 3.2.7
AUX2
RA- Squelch out relay, AGC HILO output, AGC voltage output 3.4.6
AUX2
TA – Squelch, Alarm 3.4.7
REM
Table 4-16, Transceiver, VDL mode 2 operation

4.7.7.2 Menu parameters: Transmitter, VDL mode 2, Config. menu

Menu path: Parameter Details

TX config ►
VDL mode 2 Input source See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
VDL mode 2 Output power See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
VDL mode 2 Inter access (TM1) See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
VDL mode 2 Channel busy See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX) (TM2)
VDL mode 2 Persistence (P) See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
VDL mode 2 Max attempts (M1) See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
Table 4-17, VDL mode 2 settings in TX config menu

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4.7.7.3 Menu parameters: Transmitter, VDL mode 2, Interface menu

Menu path: Parameter Details

Interface
config ►
LAN Address See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
LAN Netmask See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
LAN Default gateway See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
LAN SNMP port See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
LAN SNMP trap IP See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
LAN SNMP trap port See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
LAN VDL input port See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
LAN VDL input IP See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)
LAN SNMP trap interval See chapter 8.2.4.3 for details
(TX)

Table 4-18, VDL mode 2 settings in TX interface menu

4.7.7.4 Menu parameters: Receiver, VDL mode 2, Config. menu

Menu path: Parameter Details

RX config ►
VDL mode 2 Station ID See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX)
VDL mode 2 Provider Code See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX)
VDL mode 2 Message format See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX)
VDL mode 2 Mute on transmit See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX)
VDL mode 2 CU Interval See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details
(RX)
Table 4-19, VDL mode 2 settings in RX config menu

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4.7.7.5 Menu parameters: Receiver, VDL mode 2, Interface menu

Menu path: Parameter Details

Interface
config ►
LAN Address See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
LAN Netmask See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
LAN Default gateway See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
LAN SNMP port See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
LAN SNMP trap IP See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
LAN SNMP trap interval See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
LAN SNMP trap port See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
LAN VDL output IP See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
LAN VDL output port See chapter 8.3.4.3for details
(RX)
Table 4-20, VDL mode 2 settings in RX interface menu

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5 Configuration bits

5.1 Introduction

To allow the transmitter/receiver to operate with various configurations in different environments,

there are several configuration bits that can be set in the transmitter/receiver to redefine some
functions in the radio.
All these bits are available in a writeable SNMP parameter (bsControlBits) with the OID:
1.3.6.1.4.1.22154.3.1.2.3.24.0

If one or more of these bits has been set, it is important to write a “1” to the SNMP parameter
(bsFlashMem) with the OID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.22154.3.1.2.3.8.0 to permanently store the new setting in
the non-volatile memory inside the radio.

The bits can be configured using a standard SNMP MIB browser, and it is possible to set one bit or a
combination of several bits.

Figure 2, Example set bit 0 and 6

5.2 Bit 0 : Disable SelectIn function

Applies to: Transmitters, Receivers, From FW version 4.04.0000

This bit disable the operation of the SelectIn pins available on the AUX connectors. Ie. the radio will
not go to standby, even if it is not selected

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5.3 Bit 6: Disable TrX Alarm on unit

Applies to: Transmitters, Receivers, From FW version 4.04.0000

The TrX alarm signals an alarm from the unit, if it is connected to a companion transmitter or receiver
using either hardwire or using the TrX IP on the two units.
If the bit is set on a receiver, the receiver will not signal an alarm if the transmitter is in alarm state.
If the bit is set on a transmitter, the transmitter will not signal an alarm if the receiver is in alarm
state..

5.4 Bit 10: Include SUBSCRIBE users in NOTIFY list

Applies to: Transmitters, Receivers, From FW version 5.00.0005

Normally when using the ED-137 SUBSCRIBE/NOTIFY methods, the list of subscriptions sent from the
radio will only include the current connections that has an active SIP connection to the radio.
If this bit is set, the list will be extended with all users that also have active SUBSCRIBE sessions to the
radio, this is useful for debugging etc.

5.5 Bit 11: Redefine SelectIN to Squelch defeat

Applies to: Receivers, From FW version 5.00.0005

This bit will redefine the way the SelectIn pin operates.
Normally SelectIn is used to force the radio into Standby mode.
If this bit is set, the radio will instead open the squelch when the pin is active, this bit does only have
a function on receivers.

5.6 Bit 12: Disable Eurocontrol traps

Applies to: Transmitters, Receivers, From FW version 5.00.0005

This bit will disable all traps sent from the “Eurocontrol MIB”, this is used to limit the number of traps
from the radio.

5.7 Bit 13: Disable Jotron traps (from FW 5.00.0005)

Applies to: Transmitters, Receivers, From FW version 5.00.0005

This bit will disable most traps sent from the “Jotron MIB”, this is used to limit the number of traps
from the radio. Traps that occurs from operational changes or config changes will still be sent.

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6 Remote systems using IP
6.1 Introduction

The radio units include advanced remote control using the ethernet / LAN connectors on the radios.
Each receiver and transmitter has its own independent network connection, allowing a flexible
configuration where the transmitters and receiver can be installed separately or collocated on the
same radio site.

Figure 6-1 illustrates the protocol suite within the radio. It shows all protocols supported in a
standard radio as well as options that may or may not be enabled depending on the options ordered.
Specifically, the protocols to support IPv6, ED137 and VDL Mode 2, are options to the standard radio.

FW REM VoIP REM VDL WEB

TIME REC
^ CTRL (ED137+) CTRL M.2 server
Jotron Jotron RTP/
TFTP NTP SNMP DHCP RTP SIP HTTP
rem VDL RTSP
UDP TCP

Internet Protocol (IPv4 / IPv6), ICMP(v4/v6)

ETHERNET MAC

Figure 6-1, Ethernet protocol suite in the radio units

• Link layer: Ethernet, 100BaseT (IEEE 802.3-2005) and 10BaseT (IEEE 802.3i)
• Internet layer: IPv4 and ICMP (Ping)
• Transport layer: UDP and TCP
• Application layer: DHCP, HTTP, SIP, RTP and SNMP
• Applications: Remote control, Voice Over IP, VDL mode 2, Web server

Refer to chapter 8.2.4.3 and chapter 8.3.4.3 for detailed parameter settings.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

The SNMP protocol is used to remote control the radio. The radio supports SNMP v.2 with traps and
object read/write.
Using the SNMP protocol, the radio can be remotely controlled by a standard SNMP MIB browser or
by a dedicated remote control program using SNMP management. Each object in the radio has a
dedicated OID (Object Identifier) which is described in detail in the file: JOTRON-BASESTATION-MIB.
In addition the radio support the MIB defined in ED137B volume 5 for remote control of the radios.
These files are available for system integrators upon request.
In addition to SNMP v2, the radio support SNMP v3. When issuing a command to set the radio in
“secure mode”, it will only support SNMP v3 (not SNMP v2). In this way it is possible to encrypt the
remote control of the radio, and to use authentication of the commands issued. This prevents
unauthorized access to the radios and improves operational security.

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Note: Remote systems using the SNMP interface to change parameters will also need to issue a
‘bsFlashmem’ command to safely store the changed parameters into the non-volatile memory in
the radio. Otherwise, the changed parameters may not be stored and the radio may revert to the
previous value upon a reboot. This can happen if the radio is rebooted within an hour after the
parameters has been changed.

RTP (Real Time Protocol)

The RTP protocol is used to stream audio to/from the radio unit. The radio supports standard 64
kbit/s RTP streaming using A or u-law compression in addition to uncompressed 8-bit PCM.
Optionally the G.729 codec may be used, but this requires an additional license fee (option).
The radio units also support extended header information as defined in ED-137. This allows signals
like PTT, squelch, RSSI and alarm signals to be transferred in the header of the voice packets.
Further information regarding the use of the RTP protocol is available from Jotron upon request.

SIP (Session Initialization Protocol) – Available in Option: ED137

Refer to chapter 8.2.4.3 and chapter 8.3.4.3 for detailed parameter settings.
The SIP protocol is a text based remote control protocol used to automatically initiate voice
streaming sessions in the radio. The radio support remote control using SIP as defined in ED-137B
volume 1 (GRS) and 4 (Recorder).
Further information regarding the use of the SIP protocol is available from Jotron upon request.
The following parameters must be set/checked for correct ED-137B operation:

The following settings must be done in the radio to allow ED137B operation:
Menu path: Parameter Details
Interface
config ►
TX Config Audio See chapter 8.2.3.2 for details, must be set to either ‘Auto’ or ‘VoIP’
(TX)
Interface Config LAN -> VoIP See chapter 8.2.3.3 for details, set to ‘ED137’
(TX) protocol
RX Config Audio -> Output See chapter 8.3.4.2 for details, set to include ‘VoIP’
(RX) source
Interface Config LAN -> VoIP See chapter 8.3.4.3 for details
(RX) protocol

Note that the parameters can be set programmatically in addition to the front panel setting.

The radio use as default the extension ‘900’, can be changed using a MIB browser or program.

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

The radio incorporate a web-server, the web-server uses the HTTP protocol to transfer its
information to a connected computer. This allows the web-pages from the radio to be viewed in a
standard browser (Microsoft Internet explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome, etc.) by
simply typing in the IP address of the radio in the browsers navigation bar (e.g. 10.0.48.31).

Remote control protocol using TCP

The TCP remote protocol is a Jotron proprietary protocol available for system integrators. The TCP
remote protocol allows advanced remote control of the radios and support reading and writing of

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objects. In addition the protocol supports subscription to object, this enables the radio to
automatically send objects when they are changed or at user defined intervals.
Further information regarding the use of the TCP remote protocol is available from Jotron upon
request.
Note: Remote systems using the TCP interface to change parameters will also need to issue a
‘bsFlashmem’ command to safely store the changed parameters into the non-volatile memory in
the radio. Otherwise, the changed parameters may not be stored and the radio may revert to the
previous value upon a reboot. This can happen if the radio is rebooted within an hour after the
parameters has been changed.

VDL mode 2 protocol using TCP – Available in Option: VDL2

The VDL mode 2 protocol is used to send / receive data packets over a VDL mode 2 data link. This
protocol is used to connect the radio to a VDL Management entity (VME). Using this protocol allows
VDL mode 2 system integrators to control all VDL mode 2 related parameters in the radio.
Further information regarding the use of the VDL mode 2 TCP protocol is available from Jotron upon
request.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

The DCHP protocol is an auto configuration protocol used on IP networks. DHCP allows the IP address
of the radio to be configured automatically. The radio must be connected to a network with a DHCP
server in order for this function to work. Alternatively, a static IP address can be configured in the
radio.

6.2 Applications using the IP interface

Introduction – IP Configuration and planning

On an IP network, all units connected must be set up with a unique IP address. This unique IP address
is used by all the other network components to communicate with the unit.
A typical address plan for a simple IP based voice or remote control system is shown in the table
below. This can be used as a reference to set up a simple system on a dedicated local LAN. If routers
are involved, the system will be more complex and the default gateway must be configured in each
of the radio unit.
Note that systems like Jotron’s RACS (Remote Access and Control System) uses the multicast address
of the radio to distinguish various radio sites from each other. I.e. if the radios on site no. 1 use the
multicast address 239.0.0.1 to transmit their status, the radios on site no. 2 should use 239.0.0.2 etc.

Controlling a transceiver using a Radio Remote Control (RRC)

By using a software based Radio Remote Control (RRC), all signalling, including voice is transferred
over the IP network. This simplifies the set-up of the radios and the interconnection between them.
The RRC use RTP for voice streaming and SIP to initiate the voice streaming to/from the radios. In
addition, the RRC uses the TCP remote control protocol to control the radios.
The radios uses 64 kbit/s audio streaming, with RTP headers and control information the total
required bandwidth of a voice channel is app. 100 kbit/s. The IP network should be dimensioned to
handle at least this bandwidth for each connected radio.

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 IP configuration plan
Small IP systems is simple in nature. A certain amount of structure is required in the
planning/implementation to eliminate network problems.
It is important to make a written plan for distribution and use of the IP settings in the system. An
example of the IP configuration plan is outlined below and may be used for simple networks. If the
network is just set up for maintenance purpose, the RRCs may be omitted. Each site usually has its
own sub-net address to separate them from each other.

Unit IP Sub-net mask Multicast address/ SNMP trap port

address (Netmask) SNMP trap IP
(Address)
RACS PC 10.1.1.10 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
Service PCs 10.1.1.15- 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
19
RRC 1 10.1.1.20 255.255.255.0 -
(Radio Remote Control)
RRC 2 10.1.1.21 255.255.255.0 -
RRC 3 10.1.1.22 255.255.255.0 -
VHF RX1 10.1.1.40 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
VHF TX1 10.1.1.41 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
VHF RX2 10.1.1.42 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
VHF TX2 10.1.1.43 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
UHF RX1 10.1.1.50 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
UHF TX1 10.1.1.51 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
UHF RX2 10.1.1.52 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
UHF TX2 10.1.1.53 255.255.255.0 239.1.2.3 162
Figure 6-2, Typical IP configuration plan for a simple radio system on a LAN

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6.2.3.1 VoIP system with separate antennas for main and standby

Legend
Standard wiring
KRONE cross wiring
Signal cable
RF Coaxial cable
Ethernet (LAN/WAN)

Figure 6-3, Main / standby transceiver connected to a RRC (Radio Remote Control)

6.2.3.2 Setup procedure, VoIP using RRC (RTP and SIP according to ED-137B)

Step Description Reference

1 Install the units into sub rack and rack as desired. 4.3
2 Install the LAN switch as illustrated in the system layout above -
3 Connect the units to the LAN switch using Cat5e LAN patch cable -
or higher as illustrated in the system layout above.
4 Set the IP Address in accordance with the IP-configuration plan. 6.2.2, 8.2.4.3and 8.3.4.3
The IP address must be unique for all units in the network.
Alternatively, enable DHCP on the radios to automatically acquire
the IP address.
5 Set LAN Netmask in accordance with the IP-configuration plan 6.2.2, 8.2.4.3and 8.3.4.3
Should be the same for all units in the network.
Alternatively, enable DHCP on the radios to automatically acquire
the netmask.
6 Set the TCP control port to 3008 (Default) 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
7 Connect RF cables and antennas as illustrated in the system Figure 6-3
layout above.

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 Remote Access and Control System over LAN (RACS III / RCMS IV).

RACS III is a LAN based Remote Access and Control System for the Jotron series 7000 radios. The
system uses the SNMP protocol to remotely monitor the status of the radios. The user of the RACS
system is also able to control certain parameters in the radio.
The RACS system requires that the radios and the PC containing the RACS application are connected
to an IP network. If a network connection is not available between the remote radio site and the
remote control position, a modem can be used to transfer the IP packets, as illustrated in the figure
below.
Please contact Jotron for further details regarding connections between radios and a remote control
site.
RCMS IV is a LAN/WAN based Remote Access and Control System for the Jotron series 7000 radios,
and other equipment, including 3rd party. The RCMS IV system allows full remote control of the
radios and other system components. The RCMS IV system requires that all radios are connected to
the IP network.
Please contact Jotron for further details regarding connections between radios and a remote control
site.

6.2.4.1 System layout

Legend
Standard wiring
KRONE cross wiring
Figure 6-4, Remote control of radios using RACS Signal cable
RF Coaxial cable
Ethernet (LAN/WAN)

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6.2.4.2 Setup procedure
Step Description Reference
1 Install the units into sub rack and rack as desired. 4.3
2 Install the LAN switch and modem as illustrated in the system -
layout above
3 Connect the units to the LAN switch using Cat5e LAN patch cable -
or higher as illustrated in the system layout above.
4 Set the IP Address in accordance with the IP-configuration plan. 6.2.2, 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
The IP address must be unique for all units in the network.
Alternatively, enable DHCP on the radios to automatically acquire
the IP address.
6 Set LAN Netmask in accordance with the IP-configuration plan 6.2.2, 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
Should be the same for all units in the network.
Alternatively, enable DHCP on the radios to automatically acquire
the netmask.
7 Set LAN SNMP trap IP in accordance with the IP-configuration 6.2.2, 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
plan (default is 239.0.0.1 for RACS III)
7 (a) If more than one trap IP address is required, it is possible to set up
to 5 different trap destinations using a MIB browser.
Set parameters intipSNMPTrapIP2,3,4 and 5 to the correct
destination addresses to do this.
8 Set LAN SNMP trap port in accordance with the IP-configuration 6.2.2, 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
plan (default is 162 for RACS III)
9 Set LAN SNMP trap interval to more than 5 Sec 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
10 Refer to Equipment manuals for configuration of the CMS system. -

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6.3 Main distribution frame (KRONE connector)
To ease interfacing to external signals for a transceiver in a 19” sub-rack, receiver and transmitter
MDF Krone kits are sometimes fitted to the sub-rack. The two MDF Krone boards are attached to the
19” 3U frame with two brackets and 3+3 standard Cat5e LAN signal cables to interconnect the signals
from the receiver’s and the transmitter’s AUX1, AUX2 and REM connectors respectively.

The complete transceiver kit consists of:

• 2 PCBs with a MDF KRONE connector (20 signals) on each board.
• 2 Mounting brackets
• Cat5E interconnecting cables (Standard LAN straight patch cables w/RJ45s) from the
transmitter and the receiver to the respective MDF PCB.
• Labelling

These kits can also be delivered with a combination of transmitters and receivers in the 19” sub-rack.

RJ45 signal cables

KRONE connectors

Figure 6-5, Transceiver connected to MDF Krone adaptor boards

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 Transmitter standard wiring

The standard wiring consists of a MDF connector board and Cat5E cables that are connected to the
radio. Signals and their pin outs are shown below. The MDF board can be installed on a 19” rack
frame containing the radios or on a separate position in the 19” rack where many radios are installed
in a common rack.

Figure 6-6, Standard wiring of a transmitter to a MDF KRONE connector,

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 Receiver standard wiring

The standard wiring consists of a MDF connector board and Cat5E cables that are connected to the
radio. Signals and their pin outs are shown below. The MDF board can be installed on a 19” rack
frame containing the radios or on a separate position in the 19” rack where many radios are installed
in a common rack.

Figure 6-7, Standard wiring of a receiver to a MDF KRONE connector

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 Transceiver wiring, Main/Standby, 4Wire E&M, ARC, DRC/ORC and ACU

Via the MDF Krone interface, it is possible to obtain full control of the radio by proper interface to
the radio. The following signals from the radios are used in this configuration:

• TX audio line
• TX ground keying (PTT)
• TX alarm output
• TX select input (used for main/standby switching)
• RX audio line
• RX squelch output
• RX alarm output
• RX Select input (used for main/standby switching)
• RS-485 remote serial bus

The following units are available from Jotron to perform the required functionality:

• ARC – Audio Remote Control. Connects to the radio using 4W audio, PTT, squelch, alarm and
select signals. Gives the user the ability to transmit and receive using the remote control, in
addition the user has access to main/standby switching and alarm monitoring of the units.
Maximum range for the remote control depends on the quality of the copper wires used, but
is in the range 200-300 m.
• ACU – Antenna Changeover Unit. Connects to the radios using the alarm and select signals in
addition to the RF signals. Used to automatically or manually switch the antenna between
the main and the standby radios. Contains a RF antenna relay to perform the action.
• DRC – Digital Remote Control. Connects to the radio using the RS-485 remote serial bus. In
addition the DRC is powered by the external voltage available on either the radio units or the
ARC.
Gives the user the ability to change the operating frequency and monitor certain built in test
(BIT) signals in the radios.
• ORC – Operator Remote Control. Connects to the radio using the RS-485 remote serial bus. In
addition the ORC is powered by the external voltage available on either the radio units or the
ARC.
Gives the user the ability to change the operating frequency between pre-stored frequencies
in the radio.

For interconnection diagrams with optional equipment connected refer to the next pages.

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 6.3.3.1 System layout ARC, DRC with two antennas (main and standby)

Legend
Standard wiring
KRONE cross wiring
Signal cable
RF Coaxial cable

KRONE connector

Figure 6-8, Main/Standby transceiver connected to ARC and DRC/ORC via MDF Krone

6.3.3.2 System layout ARC, DRC/ORC with one antenna + ACU

Legend
Standard wiring
KRONE cross wiring
Signal cable
RF Coaxial cable

KRONE connector

Figure 6-9, Main/Standby transceiver connected to ARC, DRC/ORC and ACU via MDF Krone

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 6.3.3.3 Detailed wiring diagram ARC, DRC/ORC + ACU using MDF Krone

Figure 6-10, Wiring diagram main/standby transceiver connected to ARC, DRC/ORC and ACU via MDF Krone

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 6.3.3.4 Setup procedure – Control using ARC, DRC/ORC, ACU

Step Description Reference

1 Install the units into sub rack and rack as desired. 4.3
2 Install standard MDF Krone wiring harness, and power to each unit 3.6 and 6.3
3 Inter-wire signals in according with the cross wiring drawing below -
4 Set Mute on transmit to enabled (receivers) – if desired 8.3.4.2
5 Set Audio input source to line (transmitters) 8.2.4.2
6 Set Audio output source to Lineout (receivers) 8.3.4.2
7 Set Keying source to include txkeygnd 8.2.4.2
8 Set Alarm config, Alarm pin pullup to Enabled (default) 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
9 Set Alarm config, Select polarity to Low (default) 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
10 Set the main transmitter and receiver Operation mode to Main 8.2.4.1 and 8.3.4.1
11 Set the backup transmitter and receiver Operation mode to Norm 8.2.4.1 and 8.3.4.1
(default)
12 Set RS485 Bitrate to 1200 b/s for transmitters and receivers 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
13 Set RS485 Address to 1 for the Main receiver, 2 for the Main 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
transmitter, 3 for the Standby receiver and 4 for the Standby
transmitter.
14 Set the RS485 Protocol to Legacy 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
15 Connect RF cables and antennas as illustrated in the system 4.4
layout above.
16 Refer to Equipment manuals for configuration of remote units. -

Set up procedure transceiver main/standby connected to ARC, DRC/ORC + ACU

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 Transceiver wiring, Main/Standby, 4Wire E&M, VCCS and ACU

Via the MDF Krone interface, it is possible to connect all required signals towards a Voice Control and
Command System (VCCS). In addition an antenna changeover unit is used in this configuration to
control main/standby switching manually or automatic.

• TX audio line
• TX ground keying (PTT)
• TX alarm output
• TX select input (used for main/standby switching)
• RX audio line
• RX squelch output
• RX alarm output
• RX Select input (used for main/standby switching)
• Ethernet (LAN) interface

6.3.4.1 System layout

To VCCS
KRONE connector

Figure 6-11, Main/Standby transceiver connected to an ACU + VCCS via MDF Krone

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 Legend
6.3.4.2 Detailed wiring diagram transceiver + ACU using MDF Krone Standard wiring
KRONE cross wiring
Signal cable
RF Coaxial cable

Figure 6-12, Main/Standby transceiver connected to an ACU + VCCS via MDF Krone

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 6.3.4.3 Setup procedure, main/standby transceiver connected to an ACU + VCCS

Step Description Reference

1 Install the units into sub rack and rack as desired. 4.3
2 Install standard KRONE wiring harness, and power to each unit -
3 Inter-wire signals in according with the cross wiring drawing below -
4 Set Mute on transmit to enabled (receivers) – if desired 8.3.4.2
5 Set Audio input source to line (transmitters) 8.2.4.2
6 Set Audio output source to Lineout (receivers) 8.3.4.2
7 Set Keying source to include txkeygnd (or other if required) 8.2.4.2
8 Set Alarm config, Alarm pin pullup to Enabled (default) 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
9 Set Alarm config, Select polarity to Low (default) 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
10 Set the main transmitter and receiver Operation mode to Norm 8.2.4.1 and 8.3.4.1
11 Set the backup transmitter and receiver Operation mode to Norm 8.2.4.1 and 8.3.4.1
(default)
12 Connect RF cables and antennas as illustrated in the system -
layout above.
13 Refer to Equipment manuals for configuration VCCS. -
4Wire E&M, VCCS and ACU

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 Transceiver, Main / Standby, 4Wire +E&M, APM, ARC and DRC

This system illustrates the use of a pair of Audio and PTT modems (APM) using the MDF Krone
interface. The APM gives the system the ability to transfer PTT, squelch and alarm signals as in-band
tones between the radio site and the operator site.

• TX audio line
• TX ground keying (PTT)
• TX alarm output
• TX select input (used for main/standby switching)
• RX audio line
• RX squelch output
• RX alarm output
• RX Select input (used for main/standby switching)
• RS-485 remote serial bus

The following units are available from Jotron to perform the required functionality:

• ARC – Audio Remote Control. Connects to the radio using 4W audio, PTT, squelch, alarm and
select signals. Gives the user the ability to transmit and receive using the remote control, in
addition the user has access to main/standby switching and alarm monitoring of the units.
Maximum range for the remote control depends on the quality of the copper wires used, but
is in the range 200-300 m.
• DRC – Data Remote Control. Connects to the radio using the RS-485 remote serial bus. In
addition the DRC is powered by the external voltage available on either the radio units or the
ARC.
Gives the user the ability to change the operating frequency and monitor certain built in test
(BIT) signals in the radios.
• ORC – Operator Remote Control. Connects to the radio using the RS-485 remote serial bus. In
addition the ORC is powered by the external voltage available on either the radio units or the
ARC.
Gives the user the ability to change the operating frequency between pre-stored frequencies
in the radio.
• APM – Audio PTT Modem. Allows the use of in-band signalling to transfer squelch, PTT and
alarm signals between the operator and the radio site. In addition, the remote APM unit
contains an antenna switchover relay to switch the antenna between the main and the
standby radio units.

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6.3.5.1 System Layout

Legend
Standard wiring
KRONE cross wiring
Signal cable
RF Coaxial cable
Ethernet (LAN/WAN)

KRONE connector

Figure 6-13, Main/Standby transceiver using remote ARC, DRC/ORC and APMs.

6.3.5.2 Detailed wiring diagram transceiver + APM using MDF Krone

Figure 6-14, Main/Standby transceiver using remote ARC, DRC/ORC and APMs, wiring.

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 6.3.5.3 Setup procedure

Step Description Reference

1 Install the units into sub rack and rack as desired. 4.3
2 Install standard KRONE wiring harness, and power to each unit 0
3 Inter-wire signals in according with the cross wiring drawing Figure 6-14
4 Set Mute on transmit to enabled (receivers) – if desired 8.3.4.2
5 Set Audio input source to line (transmitters) 8.2.4.2
6 Set Audio output source to Lineout (receivers) 8.3.4.2
7 Set Keying source to include txkeygnd 8.2.4.2
8 Set Alarm config, Alarm pin pullup to Enabled (default) 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
9 Set Alarm config, Select polarity to Low (default) 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
10 Set the main transmitter and receiver Operation mode to Norm 8.2.4.1 and 8.3.4.1
11 Set the backup transmitter and receiver Operation mode to Norm 8.2.4.1 and 8.3.4.1
(default)
12 Set RS485 Bitrate to 1200 b/s for transmitters and receivers 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
13 Set RS485 Address to1 for the Main receiver, 2 for the Main transmitter, 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
3 for the Standby receiver and 4 for the Standby transmitter.
14 Set the RS485 Protocol to Legecy 8.2.4.3 and 8.3.4.3
15 Connect RF cables and antennas as illustrated in the system layout Figure 6-14
above.
16 Refer to Equipment manuals for configuration of remote units. -
Table 6.3, 4Wire +E&M, ARC, DRC/ORC and ACU

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7 Advanced radio functions and recommended settings
7.1 Introduction
This chapter gives additional and supplementary information regarding some of the settings in the
radio. Some of the functions explained in this chapter are dependent on several settings, a
dependency that may not be immediately obvious.

7.2 Transmitter
VOGAD function and use -TX
Voice Operated Gain-Adjusting Device (VOGAD), is an automatic gain control for the line input and
the microphone input. The VOGAD ensures that the maximum modulation is constant regardless of
the level of the input signal and it prevents the transmitter from being overmodulated. The VOGAD
circuit has a fast attach time to ensure that peaks in the audio input is not overmodulating the
transmitter and it has a slower decay time to prevent background noise from being boosted during
gaps in the input speech signal.
There are several settings that are relevant for the VOGAD function in the transmitter; all are located
under the “Tx Config/Audio” sub-menu.
The “Modulation %” setting adjusts the maximum modulation. This setting is used both to set the
maximum level that the VOGAD circuit will modulate the radio transmitter, and in addition it sets the
clipping level of the transmitter.
The “Mic sensitivity” / “Line sensitivity” settings set at which minimum input level full modulation is
obtained. Audio inputs above this level will be modulated with the full modulation, while lower input
signal will linearly give lower modulation on the RF output signal. Setting of the line sensitivity will
depend on the nominal input signal. It should be set at least 10 dB below the nominal input signal to
ensure full modulation for all operators. Setting the sensitivity to low will result in background noise
being boosted in silent periods. The mic sensitivity setting depends on the microphone being used.

100 LINE SENSITIVITY (-20 dBm)

MODULATION (%)

MODULATION %
(85%)
80
m

m
dB

dB

dB
0

0
-2

-1

60
L:
L:

L:

LV
LV

LV

UT
UT

UT

P
P

IN
IN

IN

40
AX
AX

AX

M
M

VOGAD REGULATION REGION

20

0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 +10
LINE AUDIO LEVEL (dBm)
Figure 7-1, VOGAD REGION AND MODULATION VS AUDIO LEVEL

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 Line mute level

The “Line mute Level” when enabled (default OFF) is used primarily for systems where there are
large gaps or silent periods in the speech signal. Specifically this may be the case for automatic voice
transmissions (VOLMET or ATIS). Setting the Line mute level prevents background noise from being
modulated when it is below the mute level set and the result is an output signal that will be more
pleasant to listen to for the users.

Frequency Offset (Option)

Frequency offset is optionally available for both 25kHz and 8.33 kHz channels.
Offset frequencies are available for 2, 3, 4 and 5 channel offsets and the offset frequencies follows
the definitions given in ICAO annex 10:

Channel No. Tx sites Tx1 Tx2 Tx3 Tx4 Tx5

25kHz 5 -8.0 -4.0 0 +4.0 +8.0
25kHz 4 -7.5 -2.5 +2.5 +7.5
25kHz 3 -7.3 0 +7.3
25kHz 2 -5.0 +5.0
8.33kHz 2 -2.5 +2.5
(Offset in kHz) Table 7-1, Offset frequencies for 2, 3, 4 and 5 channel offset (offset in kHz)

Note, when using 5 channel offset, the operating temperature range is currently limited to 0 to 40°C
when using the standard TCXO in the radio.

In-band PTT signalling (Option: in-band)

In-band signalling is optionally available in the transmitter unit. The in-band signalling is configurable
for the user with regards to the in-band frequency and the trigger level.
When available, the settings for in-band signalling are available under the “TX config/key” submenu.
The transmitter will automatically insert a notch filter in the audio path and enables a narrow band
signal detector at the selected in-band frequency. This prevents the in-band tone from being
transmitted and ensures that the transmitter is keyed as long as the tone is present.
The in-band frequency is selectable between 2000 and 4000 Hz and the detection level is
configurable in the range -40 to -10 dBm.
See chapter 8.2.3.2 for details on how to configure these parameters.

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7.3 Receiver
Squelch system

The RA-7203 receiver incorporates a squelch system that consists of a signal/noise (S/N) squelch and
a squelch that opens depending of the signal level (carrier override).
Any combination of the two systems can be used, making it suitable to detect intelligible signals at
maximum range and at the same time block out on-channel interference from co-located
transmitters operating in and out of the operational band of the radio.
A White Paper (WP-418) is available that further describes the squelch system in the receiver.

Recommended settings

For longest range performances without interference from collocated transmitters or carrier
override function (default setting):
1. Set “Sq setup” to “Level OR S/N”.
2. Set “S/N SQ level” to 10 dB S/N. 10 dB S/N will be a signal of moderate quality, if set below
10 dB the audio quality may be harder to intelligibly understand.
3. Set “SQ override lvl” to the wanted override level, e.g. 20 dBuV (-87 dBm).
The radio will now be un-muted (squelch open) for any received signal that has an S/N level higher
than 10 dB@30% modulation (or >26.5 C/N see above). The squelch will open on any signal that is
above -87 dBm regardless of the signal quality.

For signals levels above a fixed threshold, with guaranteed S/N performance
1. Set “Sq setup” to Level AND S/N
2. Set the “S/N SQ level” to the wanted threshold, e.g. 10 dB
3. Set the “SQ override lvl” to the wanted threshold, e.g. -101 dBm
The radio will now be un-muted (squelch open) for any received signal that has an S/N level higher
than 10 dB@30% modulation (or >26.5 C/N see above) and where the signal level is at least above
-101 dBm. This setting prevents nearby (collocated) transmitters from opening the squelch and
guarantees that the signal has both a certain S/N quality and are at a certain level.

For longest range performance without interference from collocated transmitters:

1. Set “Sq setup” to “S/N”.
2. Set “S/N SQ level” to 10 dB S/N. 10 dB S/N will be a signal of moderate quality, if set below
10 dB the audio quality may be harder to intelligibly understand.
The radio will now be un-muted (squelch open) for any received signal that has an S/N level higher
than 10 dB@30% modulation (or >26.5 C/N see above). The squelch will not open based on
interference from nearby (collocated) transmitters.

For longest range performance – squelch may open at noise only:

1. Set “Sq setup” to Level only.
2. Adjust the “SQ override lvl” until noise is heard in the speaker, and then increase the level by
3 dB. Note. This adjustment must be done after the receiver is installed on the site with the
antenna connected. The noise level may vary during the day and it may be required to adjust
the trigger level higher than 3 dB.

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The radio will now be un-muted (squelch open) for any received signal that has a signal strength
higher than 3 dB above the background noise. Annoying squelch openings may occur if there are
nearby (collocated) transmitters.

In-band Squelch signalling (Option)

The receiver may include in-band squelch signalling as an option. The in-band signalling is
configurable with regards to signalling frequencies and levels.
By using the in-band option it is possible to set one tone (user configurable) to signal that the squelch
is open and another tone to signal that the squelch is closed.
When available, the settings for in-band signalling are available under the “RX config/Squelch”
submenu.
The receiver will automatically insert a notch filter in the audio path and generate a tone on the
selected in-band frequency.
The in-band frequency is selectable between 300 and 5000 Hz and the levels are configurable in the
range -60 to -10 dB. Note that the in-band level is given as a relative value below the Line output
level. I.e. if the Line output level is set to -10 dBm and the in-band level is set to -10 dB, the resulting
in-band tone will be at a level of -20 dBm.
See chapter 8.3.3.2 for details on how to configure these parameters.

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8 Operating Instructions
8.1 Introduction
To set up the transmitter and the receiver units, several parameters may be set from the
front panel to tailor the unit for numerous applications. This section details the parameters
that are available from the unit front panel and explains the use of each parameter.
The radio units contains no manual adjustments or switch settings. All parameters can
therefore be set from the front panel or using one of the remote protocols.
There are 4 access levels that can be selected to limit the user access to certain parameters.
The local user levels can be set using one of the remote protocols or using a special “key” to
unlock the radio (see chapter 3.1.6 and 3.3.5). There is also a way to override the user levels,
described in the technical manual.

The user access levels are:

• Restricted Limits front panel operation to selecting pre-set channels and adjusting
local audio output levels and display appearance. Use this level when
the radio units are used from a remote position or in cases where the
user should be restricted to use pre-set channels only (1 – 100).

• Operator Same as restricted, but in addition the local user has full access to the
operating frequency (store and recall).

• Technician This level gives the local user access to the most used installation
specific parameters (line levels, output power, etc.) and should be
used when installing or maintaining the radio units.

• SysOp This level gives unlimited access to all parameters within the radio
units and should be used by system experts are when the radios are
located in a building with restricted access.

In the following section, these symbols and abbreviations are used to explain navigation in
menus / setting of values:

• Scroll/Select switch =

• Navigation button A (left button) =

• Navigation button B (middle button) =

• Navigation button C (right button) =

• Clockwise = CW
• Counter Clockwise = CCW
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Note on frequency setting.

The frequency is displayed according to the procedure described in ICAO annex 10. This is a
way of setting the frequency in a mixed 8.33 and 25 kHz environment. The frequency
displayed does not always reflect the actual transmit or receive frequency but is the
frequency used to orally communicate the frequency between controllers and pilots.
Jotron radios automatically adjust to the correct bandwidth when setting a frequency as
outlined in the table below:

Display Actual Bandwidth

frequency [kHz]
[MHz]
118.000 118.000 25
118.005 118.0000 8.33
118.010 118.0083 8.33
118.015 118.0167 8.33
118.025 118.025 25
118.030 118.0250 8.33
118.035 118.0333 8.33
118.040 118.0417 8.33
118.050 118.050 25
118.055 118.0500 8.33
118.060 118.0583 8.33
118.065 118.0667 8.33
118.075 118.075 25
118.080 118.0750 8.33
118.085 118.0833 8.33
118.090 118.0917 8.33
118.100 118.100 25
………. ……… ……..
136.975 136.975 25
136.980 136.9750 8.33
136.985 136.9833 8.33
136.990 136.9917 8.33
Table 8-1, Frequency setting 8.33 and 25 kHz channels

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8.2 Transmitter
User menu – Transmitter (Restricted access level)
Main display window in restricted mode.

Display Description
When the transmitter is switched on, it will show the frequency and the
operation mode (AM).

Press to show selected IP settings of the radio.

Top row shows SNMP trap IP address (indicated here by 239.0.0.4).
Middle row on the left side shows SNMP port (indicated here by 161) and
SNMP trap port (indicated here by 162). Middle row on the right side
shows TCP control port (indicated here by3008). Bottom row shows the IP
address (indicated here by 10.0.15.39).

Press to navigate to the channel recall screen.

Select any channel (up to 100) that is previously stored in the radio by

rotating . Recall selected channel with

If no channel is stored, the display will show: CH: No channels

Press to navigate to the audio output level screen.

This setting adjusts the audio level output at the front panel
microphone/headset connector.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the headset level.

Press to navigate to the display intensity adjust screen.

This setting adjusts the intensity of the display and LED indicators.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the intensity.

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Display Description

Press to return to the default screen

Pressing from the main display will bring up the menu options
available for the current user level.

Menus for user level: Restricted

For details regarding submenus, refer to chapter 5.4.

Table 8-2, User menu selections transmitter - restricted access level

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 User menu – Transmitter (Default access level)
Main display window for user levels: Operator, Technician and SysOp.
Display Description
When the transmitter is switched on, it will show the frequency and the
operation mode (AM).

Press to show selected IP settings of the radio.

Top row shows SNMP trap IP address (indicated here by 239.0.0.4).
Middle row on the left side shows SNMP port (indicated here by 161) and
SNMP trap port (indicated here by 162). Middle row on the right side
shows TCP control port (indicated here by3008). Bottom row shows the IP
address (indicated here by 10.0.15.39).

Press to navigate to the channel recall screen.

Select any channel (up to 100) that is previously stored in the radio by

rotating . Recall selected channel with

If no channel is stored, the display will show: CH: No channels

Press to navigate to the audio output level screen.

This setting adjusts the audio level output at the front panel
microphone/headset connector.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the headset level.

Press to navigate to the set frequency screen.

Use and to adjust the frequency steps.

Rotate CW or CCW to select a new frequency.

Confirm new frequency with or .

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Display Description

Press to navigate to the channel store screen.

Select channel number by rotating CW or CCW.

Confirm with or .
If the channel is already programmed, the channel may be cleared using

Press to navigate to the display intensity adjust screen.

This setting adjusts the intensity of the display and LED indicators.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the intensity.

Press to return to the default screen

Table 8-3, User menu selections transmitter- Operator, Technician and SysOp access levels

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 Settings, information and configuration menus – Transmitter
Under the menu selection from the user menu, several submenu groups are available depending on
the user level.
The submenus and details for them are shown in the tables below.
Submenu Access level Description Section
Access to operation mode, low power level,
SysOp,
Radio control ► climax offset parameters, modulation and 8.2.3.1
Technician
standby settings.
Access to configuration parameters for
SysOp
TX config ► modulation, audio settings, key (PTT) settings and 8.2.3.2
internal calibration settings.
Access to configuration parameters for the
ethernet interface, RS232 port, RS485 port,
8.2.3.3
Interface config ► SysOp various pin settings on the hardware interface
(remote connectors) and the user access level.

SysOp, Displays information about active alarms and

Bite system ► 8.2.3.4
Technician gives the user access to internal measurements.
Displays information about the firmware and
System info ► All hardware release, system up-time and radio 8.2.3.5
identification
Table 8-4, Submenus available in the transmitter

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8.2.3.1 Radio control group - TX
SysOp and Technician access levels.

Menu

Radio Control

Operation Mode
Sets the radio to act as «Main» or «Normal» radio

Low Power Level

Sets the low power level for the transmitter

AM Climax Offset
(Optional)

Modulation
Choose between the available modulation modes

Alarm
Force the radio into alarm state (for test)

Standby
Force the radio into standby state ( for test)

Single Channel Mode

Set the radio to single channel mode. (Equals value in
Eurocontrol MIB)

Service Mode
Puts the radio into «service mode»

Refer to section 8.2.4.1 for details

Figure 8-1, Radio Control Group, transmitter

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8.2.3.2 TX config group - TX
SysOp access level.

Menu

AM
Tx Config Sets parameters for AM operation. Power output and
modulation.

Audio
Set parameters for audio in/out, sensitivity, audio
source,tone generator etc.

Keying
Set parameters for key input, in-band keying, key
source, levels, timeout, key priority, etc.

Calibrate
Calibrate the reference oscillator

VDL mode 2 (optional)

Set parameters for VDL mode 2 operation, power
output, data source etc.

TX preset
Save and restore user settings, or restore factory
defaults.

Refer to section 8.2.4.2 for details

Figure 8-2, TX config group, transmitter

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8.2.3.3 Interface config group - TX

SysOp access level.

Menu

Interface Config Access control

Set the user level for local operation

Set language
Set the menu language for local operation

Alarm config
Set pull-up for the external alarm pin and polarity for
the select signal

RS485
Set parameters for RS485 serial communication.
Adress, bit rate and protocol.

RS232
Set parameters for RS232 serial communication. Bit
rate and protocol.

LAN
Set parameters for ethernet (IP) communication..

IPv6
Set parameters for the IP version 6, static IP, DHCP
and Linklocal

Location
Set parametrs to identify the physical location; Rack
number, row etc.

Secure mode
Sets the radio into «secure mode» by disabling
SNMPv2 and TCP control.

Refer to section 8.2.4.3 for details

Figure 8-3, Interface config group, transmitter

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8.2.3.4 Bite system group - TX

SysOp and Technician access levels.

Menu

Alarm
Bite system Display active alarms. Identifies modules and
parameters with errors.

Alerts
Display active aerts.Identifies modules and
parameters with errors.

Measurements
Displays BITE measurements. Voltages, currents, lock
detect etc.

Refer to section 8.2.4.4 for details

Figure 8-4, Bite system group, transmitter

8.2.3.5 System info group - TX

All access levels.

Menu

System info
ID, firmware and hardvare version information. Radio Up-time.

Refer to section 8.2.4.5 for details

Figure 8-5, System info group, transmitter

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 Parameter details – Transmitter

8.2.4.1 Radio control group - TX

TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details
Main/Radio
control ►
Operation mode Main | Norm Norm A main radio will enter into standby if an
alarm is detected by the internal BITE
system.
A norm radio will continue operation (if
possible) even if a failure is detected.
In a main / standby configuration, the main
radio is set to Main and the standby radio
is set to Norm. When correctly wired the
control can then automatically be
transferred to the standby radio by using
the available alarm output and select input
on the radios.
Low power level 30 – 41 dBm 41 dBm Set the low power level of the. The low
1 dB steps power level is the output power of the
transmitter when the transmitter is set to
low power, either by an alarm state,
command or by an external input signal.
30 dBm corresponds to 1W output, 41
dBm is 12W output.
AM climax offset -8.0, -7.5, -7.3, 0 kHz Set the frequency that the output carrier
(option offset) -5.0, -4.0, -2.5, will be offset with in offset carrier setup.
0 These offset frequencies are in
+2.5, +4.0, accordance with ICAO annex 10.
+5.0, For 8.33 kHz operation, only -2.5 and +2.5
+7.3, +7.5, +8.0 kHz are available.
Modulation AM, AM Select the modulation type / waveform to
(AMMSK, use.
VDL2, FM
optional)
Alarm On | Off Off This setting force the radio into alarm state
(forced alarm) if set to On.
Used for testing, or to force a radio into
alarm in order to switch to the backup
(standby) radio.
Standby On | Off Off This setting force the radio into standby
state (forced standby) if set to On.
Used to manually set a radio to standby.
Service Mode On | Off Off Set the radio into ‘service mode’. This will
be reflected on the ED137B RTP stream.
In this mode, only local control will work.
Service mode is shown in the front panel
display. The radio will revert to ‘normal’
operation after 10 minutes of inactivity or if
set to Off from this menu.
Single Channel On | Off Off Set the radio to ‘Single channel mode’. In
Mode this mode it is not possible to change the
frequency from the front panel.
Table 8-5, Radio control group, transmitter

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8.2.4.2 TX config group - TX

TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details

Main/
TX config ►
AM ► Output power 30 – 47 dBm 47 dBm Set the output power..
0.1 dB steps Max. level depends on radio model and is:
▪ 47 dBm for TA7650
Modulation % 10 – 95 % 85 % Set the modulation degree for AM
1% steps operation.
Audio ► Input source Auto | Line | Mic Auto The input source determines from where
| Modgen | VoIP the audio is applied to the transmitter.
▪ Auto: Uses line input from any
(Availability of of the another input sources that
certain choices keys the radio(Line, Mic. or
depends on VoIP [ED137])
option enabled) ▪ Line: Uses the 600 ohm line
interface as the audio source
▪ Mic: Uses the microphone input
as the audio source
▪ VoIP: Uses the IP interface as
the audio source.
▪ Modgen: Uses the internal
modgen as audio input source –
se also Modgen frequency
Mic sensitivity -40 to 0 dB -21 dB Set the gain (VOGAD sensitivity) for the
1 dB steps microphone connected to the front panel
connector.
Use this setting to increase or decrease
the gain if needed. Setting depends on
microphone used.
Line sensitivity -40 to 0 dBm -22 dBm Set the VOGAD sensitivity of the 600 ohm
1 dB steps line input.
This setting determines where the VOGAD
(automatic gain control) start to operate.
Thus if it is set to -22 dBm, levels above -
22 dBm will be modulated with 85%
(default setting).
For levels below -22 dBm the modulation
will decrease linearly.
Line termination OFF | 600 ohm 600 ohm Set the termination of the input line to
either OFF or 600 ohm. Normally this is
set to 600 ohm, but should be set to OFF
on one of the radios, if two transmitters
audio lines are connected in parallel. This
is to maintain the 600 ohm impedance on
the lines.
Line mute level OFF or OFF Below this level, the line input will be
-40 to -10dBm muted. Used where noisy lines are
1 dB steps connected to the transmitter to avoid
unnecessary noise on the produced RF
signal during periods of silence (Automatic
transmissions; VOLMET, ATIS)
Monitor output Headphone, Headphone, Set where the monitor output signal and
Monitor line, Monitor line the received audio (if a receiver is
VoIP connected) is routed.
Can be set to the headset connector, the
(Availability of 600 ohm monitor line output or both.
certain choices The TX monitor signal is the demodulated
depends on signal detected on the output of the
options transmitter.
enabled)
Monitor level -80 to +10 dB 0 dB Set the output level of the monitor signal,
relative to input TX demodulated signal.
Only applicable when the radio is keyed.

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TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details
Main/
TX config ►
VOGAD Off, x-fast, fast, Norm Set the attack and decrease time of the
norm, slow, x- automatic gain control (VOGAD).
slow ▪ Off is used only for maintenance
purposes.
Modgen frequency 100 to 5000 Hz 1000 Hz Set the frequency of the internal
1 Hz steps modulation generator. Used in conjunction
with the Audio input source for test
purpose.
Line=>Head gain -10 to +20 dB 10 dB Defines the scaling factor (from the RX
input) of the Rx Audio on the headset
output when the transmitter is connected
to a receiver.
Keying ► Source Mic, Line, Mic, Txkey, Determines what signal that will be used
Txkey, Txgnd, Txgnd as the source for keying the transmitter.
Inband Any combinations can be set if required.
▪ Mic: Local PTT input from a
microphone, where the PTT is
(Availability of connected to pin 4 and 8(gnd)
certain choices on the Mic/headset connector.
may depend on ▪ Line: Keying from a phantom
options signal on the line input. Pin 3
enabled) and 6 on the REM connector.
▪ Txkey: The transmitter is keyed
by an external voltage on the
TXKEY_P and TXKEY_N input
pins. Signals located on Pin 7
and 8 on the | connector.
▪ Txgnd: The transmitter is keyed
by a signal on the TXKEY_G
input pin Signals are located on
Pin 4 and 8 (gnd) on the REM
connector.
▪ Inband: The transmitter is
keyed using an in-band tone
(see also in-band frequency and
in-band sensitivity).

Do not enable sources that are not in use.

Inband frequency 2001 – 3999 Hz 2040 Set the frequency to be used for the in-
(option In-band) 1 Hz steps band tone that will be used to key the
transmitter.
By selected the tone frequency, the
transmitter will automatically calculate the
audio notch filter to use an insert this into
the audio path to filter out the keying tone.
Applicable to the line interface input only.
Inband trig level -40 to -10 dBm -30 The level of the tone used to key the
(option In-band) transmitter on the 600ohm input line.
The value is given in dBm (absolute level
related to 600 ohm). Values above the
limit will key the transmitter.
TX Timeout 000 | 5-900 s 000s (Off) Set the timeout for the key signal. If the
5s steps PTT is pressed longer than this timeout,
the transmitter will automatically stop
transmitting. The transmitter will
automatically reset the timer when the key
signal is released.

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TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details
Main/
TX config ►
Keying ► RF delay 0 – 200 ms 0 (OFF) This setting delays the RF output after
keying signal is applied. It is used when
the transmitter is RF-connected to external
equipment such as T/R relays(ACU),
power amplifier or other equipment that
includes RF switchover relays.
Since the RF switching in the transmitter is
done electronically, the RF is produced in
less than 20ms (Keying delay) after the
PTT signal is detected. It could be harmful
for the externally attached equipment if the
RF is applied to early.
In order to delay the RF carrier, this
parameter should be set. A reasonable
setting should be in the order of 40-50 ms.
This RF delay comes in addition to the
Keying delay
Loop key bias Ground, +12V, Floating Connects the centre pin of the line input
Floating transformer to:
▪ Floating: The centre pin is not
connected. If loop keying is
used, an external voltage must
be applied to pin 3 (REM
connector) in order to key the
transmitter
▪ Ground: The centre pin is
grounded. If loop keying is used,
an external voltage must be
applied to pin 3 (REM
connector) in order to key the
transmitter.
▪ +12V: A 12V DC is supplied on
pin 3(REM connector). The
transmitter can be keyed with a
relay (or equivalent) that create
a DC path on the line input pin,
pin 3 and 6 (REM connector).

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TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details
Main/
TX config ►
Keying ► Key Priority off, coupling, Normal Defines the key priorities for the analogue
normal, priority, key inputs. This is useful when the radio is
emergency connected to both an analogue interface
and a VoIP interface at the same time.
Defining a higher priority for the analogue
input means that the analogue key and
line input will have priority over the VoIP
input. Defining a lower value means that
the VoIP input will have priority.
The values corresponds to the values
defined in ED-137B volume 1 for a SIP
connection.
• Off: Priority is turned off and the
radio will use the voice input
that was keyed first, regardless
of the priority of the VoIP input.
This is similar behaviour as the
radio had with FW version 4.2
and earlier.
• Coupling: The analogue
interface has the lowest priority.
A VoIP input signal with priority
set to normal, priority or
emergency will be prioritized.
• Normal: A VoIP input with
priority set to emergency or
priority will be prioritized.
• Priority: A VoIP input with
priority set to emergency will be
prioritized.
• Emergency: Highest priority.
If the priority of the VoIP signal and the
analogue signal has the same priority,
they will be treated at a “first come- first
served” basis.
Calibrate ► Ref oscillator -127 – 128 --- This setting is used to fine adjust
(calibrate) the reference oscillator of the
transmitter. The full range is approximately
10 ppm. (each step gives approximately 5
Hz of TX frequency change). This setting
should be used with care, and only when a
calibrated frequency measuring instrument
is connected to the radio.
VDL mode 2 ► Input source RS232, RS485, LAN Determines where data for VDL mode 2
LAN transmission is input.
Output power 30 – 47 dBm 44 dBm Set the output power for VDL mode 2
operation.
▪ 30 dBm = 1W power output
▪ 47 dBm = 50W power output
Inter access (TM1) 0.5 – 125.0 ms 4.5 ms Set the inter access delay parameter
0.5 ms steps (TM1) for VDL 2 operation.
Channel busy 6 – 120 s 60 s Set the channel busy parameter (TM2) for
(TM2) VDL2 operation.
Persistence (P) 1/256 – 256 13/256 Set the persistence parameter (P) for
VDL2 operation
Max attempts (M1) 1 – 65536 135 Set the max attempts parameter (M1) for
VDL2 operation

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TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details
Main/
TX config ►
TX preset ► Tx preset Restore factory -- Restores user and factory settings, or
settings, saves user settings.
Restore user • Restore factory settings:
settings, Save This parameter will reset the unit
user settings, and restore the settings that
No change were set at final bench testing at
the factory. Use with care – all
settings that has been changed
will be reset!
• Restore user settings:
This parameter will reset the unit
and restore the settings that
were set and saved by the user.
• Save user settings:
This parameter will save the
current settings of the unit to
user settings.
• No change:
This parameter will exit the Tx
pre-set menu without restoring
or recalling any settings
Table 8-6, TX config group, transmitter

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8.2.4.3 Interface config group - TX

TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details

Main/Interface
config ►
Access control SysOp, SysOp Set the user access level for local
Technician, control. This setting limits the availability
Operator, of some front panel menus, depending
Restricted on the access level. In order to set the
access level from the user interface, a
special hardware key must be inserted
into the microphone/headset connector.
Details of the key is available in this
manual.
Set language Depending on English Set the language to use on the user
model interface. Availability of different
languages depends on specifications
when ordering the receiver.
Path from “Main menu” is:
Press left button once (Menu)
Rotate the knob three times to the right
(Int Config) and press it.
Rotate the knob two times to the right
(Set language) and press it.
Press the button once more and choose
“YES” by pressing the right button, this
will set the language to English (default).

Alarm config ► Alarm pin pull-up Disabled | Enabled The ALARM_OUT_P, ALARM_OUT_N
Enabled output pins on AUX1 connector and
ALARM on the REM connector is used to
signal that the radio has an alarm. This
parameter applies a +12V pull-up voltage
to ALARM_OUT_P and ALARM output
when there are no alarms present on the
radio. When an alarm is detected the
relay contact closes and ALARM_OUT_P
is connected to ALARM_OUT_N and
ALARM is connected to GND.
Select polarity High to select| Low to The SELECT_IN_P and SELECT_IN_N
Low to select select input pins on AUX1 connector can be
used to select / deselect (Standby) the
radio with an external signal (e.g. alarm
from a main radio). This setting
determines if the radio should be
operational on a low “Select” input signal
or a high “Select” input signal.
Alarm on AC fail Disabled | Disabled Availability of this function depends on
Enabled the power supply in use. Only Power
supplies with type designation PSU-7006
and above will support this feature.
RS485 ► Bitrate 1200 – 115200 1200 Set the bit rate to use on the RS485 port
Address 1 – 255 1 Set the address to use on the RS485. In
a remote system using the RS485
communication port, all units that are
interconnected need to have a unique
address in order to avoid collisions and
misinterpretation of data.

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Main/Interface
config ►
Protocol Legacy | Legacy Legacy uses a protocol where the 9. bit
standard is used for address recognition, this is the
protocol used on the previous radio
models (TA7450, RA7202) and is
compatible with the RACS II PC software
and the RCU/DRC/ORC remote control
units.
Standard is an eight bit protocol that
uses the multi-drop capability of the
RS485 bus.
AddressOut1 0-254 0 The AddressOut1 parameter defines the
address that is used by the PSU that is
connected via the RS485 bus to the
transmitter. Default the PSU uses 101,
therefore this parameter must be set to
101 to enable bite measurements from
the PSU.
The bitrate used by the PSU is 9600.
RS232 ► Bitrate 1200 – 115200 115200 Set the bit rate to use on the RS232
interface ports
Protocol Standard, Telsa Standard Set the RS232 protocol.
(option) Support for tuning of Telsa cavity filters
(option).
LAN ► Address 4 octets IP --- IP interface address for the unit. Must be
address unique on the LAN and should
correspond to the LAN setup for the
network that the radio is connected to.
Netmask 4 octets IP 255.255.0.0 The netmask (sub-net mask) used on the
netmask IP interface. Should correspond to the
LAN setup for the network that the radio
is connected to.
Default gateway 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 If set different from the default, the radio
address unit will send IP traffic to the default
gateway if the address is unreachable on
the local network
SNMP port 1 – 65535 161 The input port used for SNMP commands
to the radio, sent from external sources
like CMS systems.
The default port is the global port for
SNMP commands
SNMP trap IP 4 octets IP 239.0.0.1 The IP address witch SNMP traps are
address sent to. The address can be in the form
of a unicast, multicast or broadcast
address.
SNMP trap port 1 – 65535 162 The port (usually on a CMS system)
where SNMP traps are sent to, form the
radio. The default value is the global port
for SNMP traps
SNMP trap 0 – 60 5 The interval on which an “alive” trap
interval (operstate) are sent from the radio to the
CMS system, if the TrapIP and TrapPort
are set. The value is given in seconds.
0=OFF
TCP control port 1 – 65535 3008 The port used by TCP clients for the
remote control protocol packets.
DHCPv4 On/Off Off Enable IP4 DHCP reception. Unit need
re-boot after changing this parameter

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TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details
Main/Interface
config ►
TRx IP 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 Transceiver IP address. Used to change
(OFF) frequency in all units of a transceiver
group, to signal ‘RX busy’ from a
transmitter to a receiver, and to signal
alarm between units.
The TRxIP is convinent to use when the
TX and RX units are located in physically
different locations.
Set the TRxIP of a receiver unit to the the
IP address of a transmitter unit and the
TRxIP of a transmitter unit to the IP
address of the receiver unit to enable
signalling between them.
Can also be setup with 4 units
(main/standby TX and RX): In that case,
set the TrXIP of the first unit to the IP of
the next, the TRxIP of the second unit to
the third and the TRxIP of the third to the
fourth unit. Finally set the TRxIP of the
fourth unit to the IP address of the first
unit to complete the loop.
VDL input port 1 – 65535 3005 The input port used for VDL traffic if the
(option: VDL 2) VDL input source is set to IP
VDL output port 1 – 65535 3006 The output port used for VDL traffic if the
(option: VDL 2) VDL output source is set to IP
VDL in IP 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 Set this IP address to limit VDL packages
(option: VoIP) address origin to the IP address set.
Set to 0.0.0.0 to allow VDL packages
from all origins (default)
RTP out IP 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 The IP address that VDL packets
(option: VoIP) address received will be sent to. Must be set in
order to detect VDL packets.
RTP in IP 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 If set to 0.0.0.0 the radio accepts RTP
(option: VoIP) address from all IP addresses (N/A in ED-137).
Can be used to set specific IP address to
receive RTP from.
RTP in port 1 – 65535 3003 The input port used for VoIP traffic to the
(option: VoIP) radio
RTP out IP 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 VoIP output address for monitoring and
(option: VoIP) address recording purpose. TX monitoring VoIP
packets will be sent to this address.
RTP out port 1 – 65535 3004 The port on the monitoring/recording host
(option: VoIP) where TX monitoring VoIP packages are
sent to, form the radio.
RTP Framesize 10 to 100ms 20ms The interval (payload length) between
(option: VoIP) VoIP RTP(voice) packages sent from the
radio.
RTP codec G711uLaw, G711Alaw The codec(protocol) used to
(option: VoIP) G711Alaw,G729 encode/decode VoIP samples.
PCM, PCM raw
RTP sync source 0 to 65535 0 The synchronization source ID
(option: VoIP) embedded in the RTP(voice package)
header used for distinguishing packages
to the same port.

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Main/Interface
config ►
VoIP protocol ED137, RTP , The protocol format used to
(option: VoIP) Standard RTP receive/transmit VoIP packages.
ext ED137 is using the standard ED137B
format
Standard RTP is normal RTP packets
without any extended header.
• Standard RTP ext is normal
RTP packets but with the
ED137B extended RTP
header. Using this protocol
allows remote control using
RTP and PTT/SQ signalling
embedded in the RTP header.
VoIP JitterBuf Adaptive – Adaptive Use the Adaptive setting for most
150ms networks. The radio will automatically
tune the jitterbuffer for optimal operation
with the jitter present. Set to a fixed value
if required, recommended for networks
with large jittervariation (satellite
networks). Recommended setting is
about 50 ms.
IPv6 IPv6Enable On/Off Off Enable IP6 support. Unit need re-boot
after changing this parameter
Static IP6 16 octets IP6 --- Display unit Static IP6 address if set via
address SNMP tool (MIB browser).
DHCPv6 On/Off Off Enable IP6 DHCP reception. The
parameter is only in effect if IP6 is
enabled.
DHCP IP6 16 octets IP6 --- Display unit IP6 DHCP address, received
address from DHCP server, if IP6 and DHCP are
enabled.
Link Local IP6 16 octets IP6 --- Display unit IP6 Link Local address if IP6
address is enabled. This IP address is derived
from the MAC address
SNMP trap IPv6 IPv6 trap --- Display the IPv6 address that will receive
destination the SNMP traps. The address may be a
address unicast or a multicast destination.
Must be set using an external program,
e.g. a MIB browser.
RTP out IPv6 IPv6 RTP output --- Display the IPv6 address that will receive
destination the RTP packets from the receiver. The
address address may be a unicast or a multicast
destination.
Must be set using an external program,
e.g. a MIB browser.
Location ► Number 0 – 100 0 Used to identify the location of the radio
from a remote application. Defines the
rack no. where the radio is located.
Row 0 – 20 0 Used to identify the location of the radio
from a remote application. Defines the
row number in the rack. The row number
is counted from the top to the bottom of
the rack.

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Main/Interface
config ►
Column 0–6 0 Used to identify the location of the radio
from a remote application. Defines the
column in the rack. The column number
is counted from the left in steps of one
receiver width or 14TE. There are 84 TE
in a 19” rack.
I.e. in a 19” frame width 6 receivers, the
receivers will have the column set to
1,2,3,4,5 or 6.
In a 19” frame width 3 transmitters, the
transmitters will have the column set to
1,3 or 5.
Secure mode ► Off | On Off Caution: A user must first be defined in
the intusrSnmpUserTable
Setting this parameter to On will disable
communication on SNMP v2 and TCP. In
secure mode the radio can only be
controlled using encrypted SNMPv3 and
using the protocols defined in ED137B.
Table 8-7, Interface config group, transmitter

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8.2.4.4 Bite system group - TX
TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Normal Details
Main/Bite
system ►
TX alarm ► Depends on the This option displays all active alarms in
alarm status of the unit.
the radio unit See Transmitter error conditions for more
info.
TX alerts ► Depends on the This option displays all active alerts in the
alert status of unit.
the radio unit See Transmitter error conditions for more
info.
Measurements ► Forward 30 – 47 dBm N/A Displays the forward power in dBm
detected at the output (directional
coupler) of the transmitter
Reflected 0 to Max. N/A Displays the reflected power in dBm
Forward power detected on the output (directional
coupler) of the transmitter
VSWR 1:∞ 1:0 to 1:2 Displays the calculated VSWR from the
forward and reflected measurements
Modulation Up to 95% N/A Displays the measured modulation level
on the output of the transmitter [%]
Current 0 to 12 A 0.0 to 9.0A Displays the total current consumption
(Alarm limit) (Alert limit) (28V) of the transmitter [A]
PA Temp -55 to +85°C -20 to +55°C Displays the temperature measured on
(Alarm limit) (Alert limit) the PA module in the transmitter [°C]
LO level -19 to +12dBm -20 to +11dBm Displays the level measured at the output
(Alarm limit) of the local oscillator in dBm
Line level --- dBm Displays the input line level in dBm
28 Volt 20.0 to 30.0 V 24.0 to 29.0V Displays the regulated 28V supply from
(Alarm limit) (Alert limit) the power regulator board.
The 28V is used on the PA board.
12 Volt 11.0 to 12.8 V 10.0 to 14.0V Displays the regulated 12V supply from
(Alarm limit) (Alert limit) the power regulator board
The 12V is used on the main board
6 Volt 5.0 to 7.0 V 6V Displays the regulated 6V on the
modulator board
5 Volt 4.3 to 5.6 V 4.6 to 5.4V Displays the regulated 5V supply from the
(Alarm limit) (Alert limit) power regulator board.
The 5V is used on several modules
-5 Volt -6.2 to -4.0 V -5.65 to -4.55V Displays the regulated -5V supply from
(Alarm limit) (Alert limit) the power regulator board.
The -5V is used on the main board.
3.3 Volt 2.9 to 3.6 V 3.0 to 3.5V Displays the regulated 3.3V supply from
(Alarm limit) (Alert limit) the power regulator board.
The 3.3V is used on several modules
Memory N/A N/A Monitors the free system memory.
PSU Temp -55 to +85°C -20 to +55°C Shows the internal temperature in the
(Alarm limit) (Alert limit) PSU unit.
PSU Current 0 to 15 A 0.0 to 9.0A Shows the total current delivered from the
PSU.
PSU DC in 19.0 – 30 VDC Shows the DC input voltage. 1
PSU DC Out Typical 28.0 V Shows the DC output voltage from the
PSU unit. 1
PSU AC in N/A Not currently available – for future use
PSU ACDC Typically AC Shows if the PSU is operated on AC
(main) or DC (backup) input voltage.
PSU Alarm Temperature, Shows the internal alarm(s) in the PSU
Current, DC unit.
voltage,
Communication

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 TX-Menu path: Parameter Range Normal Details
Main/Bite
system ►
1
These parameters are available provided there is a cable between the REM
connector on the TX unit and the REM1 connector on the PSU.
In addition the AdressOut1 parameter must be set to 101 and the RS485 bitrate
must be set to 9600 b/s in the TX unit.
Table 8-8, Bite system group, transmitter

8.2.4.5 System info group –TX

Parameter Details
8.2.4.5.1.1.1.1 TX-
Menu
path:
Main/System info
►
Type Displays the name of the product. I.e. TA7650
P/N Can show the part number of the product type. Only used for specific
applications.
Frame ID The serial number of the frame were the radio is installed. If a receiver
and a transmitter is installed in a common frame this can be used to
have a unique ID of that frame.
PID The ID of the product. i.e. 'TX OSL CONTROL'
Recommended max length:15 characters
Serial Displays the unit serial number
Location Displays the location where the radio is located, i.e.: ‘Tower'. This is
text is configurable via SNMP.
SW MAJ Displays the major release number of the units’ software. In the
release identifier 5.04.0001, the 5 is the major release number
SW MIN Displays the minor release number of the units’ software. In the
release identifier 5.04.0001, the 04 is the minor release number
SW BUILD The Build number of the units’ software, In the release identifier
5.04.0001, the 0001 is the build number.
SW REL The release date of the software in the format MMM DD YYYY (Mar
10 2007)
HW VER Displays the HW release of the various modules.
SNTP time Displays the current time if the radio is connected to an NTP server
Uptime The total time the system has been running since last power cycle
In service The total accumulated time the system has been running
Table 8-9, System info group, Transmitter

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8.3 Receiver
User menu – receiver (Restricted access level)
Main display window in restricted mode.

Display Description
When the receiver is switched on, it will show the frequency and the
operation mode (AM).

Press to show selected IP settings of the radio.

Top row shows SNMP trap IP address (indicated here by 239.0.0.4).
Middle row on the left side shows SNMP port (indicated here by 161) and
SNMP trap port (indicated here by 162). Middle row on the right side
shows TCP control port (indicated here by3008). Bottom row shows the IP
address (indicated here by 10.0.15.39).

Press to navigate to the channel recall screen.

Select any channel (up to 100) that is previously stored in the radio by

rotating . Recall selected channel with

If no channel is stored, the display will show: CH: No channels

Press to navigate to the loudspeaker audio output screen.

This setting adjusts the audio level output in the integrated loudspeaker.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the audio level.

Press to navigate to the headset audio output screen.

This setting adjusts the audio level output in the integrated loudspeaker.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the audio level.

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Display Description

Press to navigate to the display intensity adjust screen.

This setting adjusts the intensity of the display and LED indicators.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the intensity.

Press to return to the default screen

Pressing from the main display will bring up the menu options that
are available for the current user level.

Press to disable / active the squelch.

Menus for user level: Restricted

For details regarding submenus, refer to chapter 5.4.

Table 8-10, User menu selections receiver - restricted access level

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 User menu – Receiver (Default access level)
Main display window for user levels: Operator, Technician and SysOp.

Display Description
When the receiver is switched on, it will show the frequency and the
operation mode (AM).

Press to show selected IP settings of the radio.

Top row shows SNMP trap IP address (indicated here by 239.0.0.4).
Middle row on the left side shows SNMP port (indicated here by 161) and
SNMP trap port (indicated here by 162). Middle row on the right side
shows TCP control port (indicated here by3008). Bottom row shows the IP
address (indicated here by 10.0.15.39).

Press to navigate to the channel recall screen.

Select any channel (up to 100) that is previously stored in the radio by

rotating . Recall selected channel with

If no channel is stored, the display will show: CH: No channels

Press to navigate to the loudspeaker audio output screen.

This setting adjusts the audio level output in the integrated loudspeaker.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the audio level.

Press to navigate to the headset audio output screen.

This setting adjusts the audio level output in the integrated loudspeaker.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the audio level.

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Display Description

Press to navigate to the set frequency screen.

Use and to adjust the frequency steps.

Rotate CW or CCW to select a new frequency.

Confirm new frequency with or .

Press to navigate to the channel store screen.

Select channel number by rotating CW or CCW.

Confirm with or .
If the channel is already programmed, the channel may be cleared using

Press to navigate to the display intensity adjust screen.

This setting adjusts the intensity of the display and LED indicators.

Rotate CW or CCW to adjust the intensity.

Press to return to the default screen

Table 8-11, User menu selections receiver - Operator, Technician and SysOp access levels

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 Settings, information and configuration menus – Receiver
Under the menu selection from the user menu, several submenu groups are available depending on
the user level.
The submenus and details for them are shown in the tables below.

Submenu Access level Description Ref

Access to operation mode, squelch settings
SysOp,
Radio control ► (S/N squelch), modulation type and standby 8.3.3.1
Technician
settings.
Access to configuration parameters for
SysOp modulation type, audio settings, Squelch
RX config ► 8.3.3.2
settings (carrier override level) and internal
calibration settings.
Access to configuration parameters for the
ethernet interface, RS232 port, RS485 port,
various pin settings on the hardware 8.3.3.3
Interface config ► SysOp
interface (remote connectors) and the user
access level.

Displays information about active alarms

SysOp,
Bite system ► and gives the user access to internal 8.3.3.4
Technician
measurements.
Displays information about the firmware
System info ► All and hardware release, system up-time and 8.3.3.5
radio identification
Table 8-12, Submenus available on the receiver

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8.3.3.1 Radio control group - RX
SysOp and Technician access levels.

Menu

Radio Control

S/N SQ level
Set the squelch opening signal to noise limit in dB

Operation mode
Set the radio to operate as «Main» or «Normal» radio.

Modulation
Choose between available modulation types (AM, FM
etc)

Alarm
Force the radio into alarm state (for test)

Standby
Force the radio into standby state (for test)

Force mute
Force audio muting

External control
Set an ‘external’ contact out on AUX2 on receivers
(p.4/5)

Single channel mode

Set radio to single channel mode (equals value in
Eurocontrol MIB).

Service mode
Puts radio into «service mode»

Refer to section 8.3.4.1 for details

Figure 8-6, Radio control group, receiver

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8.3.3.2 RX config group - RX
SysOp access level.

Menu

Audio
Rx Config Sets parameters for audio in/out, audio source, tone
generator etc.

Squelch
Set parameters for the squelch. In-band configuration
and polarity of squelch output pins.

VDL mode 2 (optional)

Sets parameters for VDL mode 2 operation.

Calibrate
Calibrate the reference oscillator.

Preset
Saves and restores user settings, or restores factory
defaults.

Refer to section 8.3.4.2 for details

Figure 8-7, RX config group, receiver

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8.3.3.3 Interface config group - RX
SysOp access level.

Menu

Interface Config Access control

Set the user level for local operation

Set language
Set the menu language for local operation

Alarm config
Set pull-up for the external alarm pin and polarity for
the select signal

RS485
Set parameters for RS485 serial communication.
Adress, bit rate and protocol.

RS232
Set parameters for RS232 serial communication. Bit
rate and protocol.

LAN
Set parameters for ethernet (IP) communication..

IPv6 (optional)
Set parameters for the IP version 6, static IP, DHCP
and Linklocal

Location
Set parametrs to identify the physical location; Rack
number, row etc.

Secure mode
Sets the radio into «secure mode» by disabling
SNMPv2 and TCP control.

Refer to section 8.3.4.3 for details

Figure 8-8, Interface config group, receiver

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8.3.3.4 Bite system group - RX
SysOp and Technician access levels.

Menu

Alarms
Bite system Display active alarms. Identifies modules and
parameters with errors.

Alerts
Display active aerts.Identifies modules and
parameters with errors.

Measurements
Displays BITE measurements. Voltages, currents, lock
detect etc.

(Refer to section 8.3.4.4 for details)

Figure 8-9, Bite system group, receiver

8.3.3.5 System info group - RX

Available for all access levels.

Menu

System info
ID, firmware and hardvare version information. Radio Up-time.

Refer to section 8.3.4.5for details

Figure 8-10, System info group, receiver

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 Parameter details – Receiver

8.3.4.1 Radio control group - RX

RX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details

Main/Radio
control ►
S/N SQ level 5 to 20 dB 12 dB Sets the Signal to noise level that the S/N
squelch shall open on. The S/N squelch
floats on top of the noise and opens (de
mutes the loudspeaker) on the pre-set
signal to noise level.
Operation mode Main | Norm Norm A main radio will enter into standby if an
alarm is detected by the internal BITE
system.
A norm radio will continue operation (if
possible) even if a failure is detected.
In a main / standby configuration, the main
radio is set to Main and the standby radio
is set to Norm. When correctly wired the
control can then automatically be
transferred to the standby radio by using
the available alarm output and select input
on the radios.
Modulation AM, FM, AM Select the modulation type / waveform to
AMMSK, VDL2 use.

(Availability of
certain choices
may depend on
options
enabled)
Alarm On | Off Off This setting force the radio into alarm state
(forced alarm) if set to On.
Used for simulations, or to force a radio to
signal an alarm in order to select a backup
(standby) radio.
Standby On | Off Off This setting force the radio into standby
state (forced standby) if set to On.
Used to manually set a radio to standby.
Force mute On | Off Off This setting force the radio to mute the
audio out.
External Control On | Off Off The external control pins output (AUX2,
pin 4-5) can be set to closed (On) or open
(Off)
Service Mode On | Off Off Set the radio into ‘service mode’. This will
be reflected on the ED137B RTP stream.
In this mode, only local control will work.
Service mode is shown in the front panel
display. The radio will revert to ‘normal’
operation after 10 minutes of inactivity or if
set to Off from this menu.
Single Channel On | Off Off Set the radio to ‘Single channel mode’. In
Mode this mode it is not possible to change the
frequency from the front panel.
Table 8-13, Radio control group, receiver

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8.3.4.2 RX config group - RX

RX-Menu Parameter Range Default Details

path:
Main/RX
config ►
Audio ► Output source Speaker | Speaker, The output source determines where the
Headphone | Headphone, received audio is output.
Lineout | Lineout ▪ Line: Output audio on the 600
VoIP ohm line interface
▪ Speaker: Output audio on the
integrated speaker.
(Availability of ▪ Headphone: Output audio to a
certain choices headphone connected to the
may depend on front panel connector.
options ▪ VoIP: Output audio on the IP
enabled) interface

Line output level -40.0 to +10.0 -10.0 dBm The max. output level on the 600 ohm line
dBm, 0.5 dB for 90% amplitude modulation (AM).1kHz
step signal.
RF AGC Off, X-fast, Norm Set the attack and release times for the
Fast, Normal, RF AGC. Set to Norm for EN300676
Slow, X-slow specification.
▪ Off is used only for maintenance
purposes.
AF AGC On | Off Off Set the automatic AF gain control on or
off. Setting AF AGC on will lead to
constant audio output when received
signals have varying modulation levels.
This will enhance the audio quality for
weak signals
Mute on transmit Mute | Mute Mute Set this to
w/AGC | Mute w/AGC • Mute if the RX should be
Off completely muted while
transmitting. Requires that the
TX busy signal on the RX
connector on the transmitter is
routed to the TX busy input on
the receiver REM connector via
the transceiver cable
• Mute w/AGC mutes the RX
audio with the dB level set by
the Audio mute level setting.
Requires that the TX busy signal
on the RX connector on the
transmitter is routed to the TX
busy input on the receiver REM
connector via the transceiver
cable.
• Mute Off = no muting
Audio mute level No audio | 0dB | No audio Set the dB level that the Rx audio is muted
-5dB | -10dB | - if Mute on transmit is set to Mute w/AGC.
15dB | -20dB | -
25dB | -30dB
Audio mute delay 0 to 250ms 100ms Set the time that the muting should persist
after the transmission has ended.

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Main/RX
config ►
Squelch ► Sq setup Level | S/N | Level OR The radio has Level and S/N squelch
Level OR S/N | S/N functions. This setting select the type or
Level AND S/N combination of squelch function for the
radio.
Level selects level squelch only and will
de-mute audio when any RF signal passes
the level set by the SQ override lvl
setting.
S/N selects Signal to noise squelch
function only and de-mute the audio when
the signal to nose level passes the S/N
ratio set by the S/N SQ level setting.
Level OR S/N will give audio if either the
Level or the S/N squelch triggers.
Level AND S/N setting needs to fulfil both
Level and S/N squelch requirements to de-
mute the audio.
SQ override lvl -5 dBuV to +42 20 dBuV The override level where the analogue
dBuV squelch will open even if it is a “noisy”
signal. This squelch level overrides the
noise compensated squelch when both
are selected with Level or S/N in the Sq
setup setting. Setting this level to a lower
level than the “SQ level” will disable the
noise compensated squelch completely in
this setup.
Inband config Off, Open, Off Defines the behaviour of the in-band
(option In-band) Closed, Both squelch signal.
▪ Off: No in-band tone is
generated
▪ Open: An in-band tone is
generated when the squelch is
open (receiving)
▪ Closed: An in-band tone is
generated when the squelch is
closed (muted)
▪ Both: Different tones are
generated depending on the
status of the squelch.

Inband freq open 100 – 5000 Hz 5000 Set the frequency to be used for the in-
(option In-band) 10 Hz steps band tone that will be used to signal that
the squelch is open. Requires that open is
included in the In-band config setting. The
receiver will automatically notch the
received signal and insert a tone at the
given frequency.
Applicable to the line interface output only.
Inband freq 100 – 5000 Hz 5000 Set the frequency to be used for the in-
closed 1 Hz steps band tone that will be used to signal that
(option In-band) the squelch is closed. Requires that closed
is included in the In-band config setting.
The receiver will automatically insert a
tone at the given frequency.
Applicable to the line interface output only.
Inband level -30 to -10 -24 The level of the in-band tone relative to
(option In-band) the setting in the line level output level in
dB.
Applicable to the line interface output only.
SqOut output Closed | Open | Closed Set the behaviour of the SqOut output
Closed when when busy (AUX2, p.1 and p.2).
busy| Open
when busy

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RxBusy output Closed | Open | Closed Set the behaviour of the RxBusy output
Closed when when busy (REM, p.5).
busy| Open
when busy
Calibrate ► Ref oscillator -127 – 128 --- This setting is used to fine adjust
(calibrate) the reference oscillator of the
receiver. The full range is approximately
10 ppm. (each step gives approximately 5
Hz of RX centre frequency change). This
setting should be used with care, and only
when a calibrated frequency measuring
instrument is connected to the radio.
The exact frequency of the receiver can be
determined either by connecting a
spectrum analyser to the antenna
connector of the receiver and measure
the leakage of the LO output (45 MHz
above the operating frequency) – or by
using a radio test set to measure the
bandwidth of the receiver and adjust until
centre is on the operating frequency.
RSSI reading -10 to +10 dB --- In order to measure the RSSI level
exactly, there is a provision to calibrate the
reading. Normally the reading is within +/-
2 dB without calibration, but it can be
useful if to signals are being compared.
VDL mode 2 ► Output RS232, RS485, LAN Determines to which port data received
(option VDL 2) LAN with the VDL2 waveform is output
Station ID 0 - 16777215 0 If the station ID is set different from the
default value (0) the radio will filter all
incoming messages, and only output those
messages that are addressed for the
specific ground station ID.
(Broadcast messages are always received
and output on the interface)
Provider Code 0 - 16777215 16777215 Used to set a provider code that is used to
filter out messages to “all ground stations
of a particular provider”. Set to default
(0xffffff) to enable “all providers”.
Message format BER message Single Defines the format of the VDL2 output
Single AVLC AVLC message using the TCP/IP connection.
Multiple AVLC ▪ BER message: The receiver
omits FEC and bit destuffing.
Messages are output as “raw”
data. Used to test conformance
to EN301481-1 tests.
▪ Single AVLC: Messages are
output as single AVLC frames
▪ Multiple AVLC: Messages are
output as multiple AVLC frames
(up to 7 in each message)
CU Interval 0 – 60s 0 The interval on which the “CU” value
1s steps (Channel utilization) is sent to the host
over the tcp connection.
The CU is calculated for the time period
set, i.e. If set to 15 the CU will reflect the
average channel utilization for the past
15s.
Default (0) means that the CU trap is
switched off.

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Main/RX
config ►
Mute on transmit On/Off On Determinates if the receiver is muted (no
output) during transmissions from own TX.
If set to Off, own generated messages will
be detected and output on the TCP/IP
connection. The filters above (Station ID
and Provider Code) will not have any
effect on own messages.
Rx preset ► Rx preset Restore factory -- Restores user and factory settings, or
settings, saves user settings.
Restore user • Restore factory settings:
settings, This parameter will reset the unit
Save user and restore the settings that
settings, were set at the final bench
No change testing at the factory. Use with
care – all settings that has been
changed later will be reset!
• Restore user settings:
This parameter will reset the unit
and restore the settings that
were set and saved by the user.
• Save user settings:
This parameter will save the
current settings of the unit to
user settings and overwrite the
previously stored parameters.
• No change:
This parameter will exit the Rx
preset menu without restoring or
recalling any settings
Table 8-14, RX config group, receiver

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RX-Menu path: Parameter Range Default Details

Main/Interface
config ►
Access control SysOp, SysOp Set the user access level for local
Technician, control. This setting limits the availability
Operator, of some menus, depending on the
Restricted access level. In order to set the access
level from the user interface, a special
hardware key must be inserted into the
microphone/headset connector. Details
of the key available in the technical
manual.
Set language Depending on English Set the language to use on the user
model interface. Availability of different
languages depends on specifications
when ordering the receiver.
Path from “Main menu” is:
Press left button once (Menu)
Rotate the knob three times to the right
(Int Config) and press it.
Rotate the knob two times to the right
(Set language) and press it.
Press the button once more, this will set
the language to English (default).

Alarm config ► Alarm pin pull-up Disabled | Enabled The ALARM_OUT_P, ALARM_OUT_N
Enabled output pins on AUX1 connector and
ALARM on the REM connector is used to
signal that the radio has an alarm. This
parameter applies a +12V pull-up voltage
to ALARM_OUT_P and ALARM output
when there are no alarms present on the
radio. When an alarm is detected the
relay contact closes and ALARM_OUT_P
is connected to ALARM_OUT_N and
ALARM is connected to GND.
Select polarity High to select| Low The SELECT_IN_P and SELECT_IN_N
Low to select input pins on AUX1 can be used to select
/ deselect (Standby) the radio with an
external signal (e.g. alarm from a main
radio). This setting determines if the radio
should be operational on a low select
input signal or a high select input signal.
Alarm on AC fail Disabled | Disabled When enabled, alarm is issued when AC
Enabled fails and DC is present.
RS485 ► Bitrate 1200 – 115200 1200 Set the bit rate to use on the RS485 port
Address 1 – 255 1 Set the address to use on the RS485. In
a remote system using the RS485
communication port, all units that are
interconnected need to have a unique
address in order to avoid collisions and
misinterpretation of data.
Protocol Legacy | Legacy The protocols are described in the data
standard manual.
Legacy uses a protocol where the 9. bit
is used for address recognition, this is the
protocol used on the previous radio
models (TA7450, RA7202) and is
compatible with the RACS II PC software
and the RCU remote control unit.
Standard is an eight bit protocol that
uses the multidrop capability of the
RS485 bus. For more information on
protocols, refer to the document RS485-
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Main/Interface
config ►
RS232 ► Bitrate 1200 – 115200 115200 Set the bit rate to use on the RS232
interface ports
Protocol Standard, Standard Set the RS232 protocol.
Telsa (option) Support for tuning of Telsa cavity filters
(option) when set to ‘Telsa’
LAN ► Address 4 octets IP --- IP interface address for the unit. Must be
address unique on the LAN and should
correspond to the LAN setup for the
network that the radio is connected to.
Netmask 4 octets IP 255.255.0.0 The netmask used on the IP interface.
netmask Should correspond to the local network
that the radio is connected to.
Default gateway 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 If set different from the default, the radio
address unit will send IP traffic to the default
gateway if the address is unreachable on
the local network
SNMP port 1 – 65535 161 The input port used for SNMP commands
to the radio, sent from external sources
like CMS systems.
The default port is the global port for
SNMP commands
SNMP trap IP 4 octets IP 239.0.0.1 The IP address witch SNMP traps are
address sent to. The address can be in the form
of a unicast, multicast or broadcast
address.
SNMP trap port 1 – 65535 162 The port (usually on a CMS system)
where SNMP traps are sent to, form the
radio. The default value is the global port
for SNMP traps
SNMP trap 0 – 60 5 The interval on which an “alive” trap
interval (operstate) are sent from the radio to the
CMS system, if the TrapIP and TrapPort
are set. The value is given in seconds.
0=OFF
TCP control port 1 – 65535 3008 The port used by TCP clients for the
remote control protocol packets.
DHCPv4 On/Off Off Enable IP4 DHCP reception. Unit need
re-boot after changing this parameter
TRx IP 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 Transceiver IP address. Used to change
(OFF) frequency in all units of a transceiver
group, to signal ‘RX busy’ from a
transmitter to a receiver, and to signal
alarm between units.
The TRxIP is convinent to use when the
TX and RX units are located in physically
different locations.
Set the TRxIP of a receiver unit to the the
IP address of a transmitter unit and the
TRxIP of a transmitter unit to the IP
address of the receiver unit to enable
signalling between them.
Can also be setup with 4 units
(main/standby TX and RX): In that case,
set the TrXIP of the first unit to the IP of
the next, the TRxIP of the second unit to
the third and the TRxIP of the third to the
fourth unit. Finally set the TRxIP of the
fourth unit to the IP address of the first
unit to complete the loop.
VDL input port 1 – 65535 3005 The input port used for VDL traffic if the
(option VDL 2) VDL input source is set to IP
VDL output port 1 – 65535 3006 The output port used for VDL traffic if the
(option VDL 2) VDL output source is set to IP

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Main/Interface
config ►
VDL in IP 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 Set this IP address to limit VDL packages
(option VDL 2) address origin to the IP address set.
Set to 0.0.0.0 to allow VDL packages
from all origins (default)
VDL out IP 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 The IP address that VDL packets
(option VDL 2) address received will be sent to. Must be set in
order to detect VDL packets.
RTP out IP 4 octets IP 0.0.0.0 This is the address of the host ( external
(option VoIP) address unit) that shall receive the VoIP packages
that is sent by the radio.
RTP out port 1 – 65535 3004 The port on the receiving host where
(option VoIP) receiver VoIP packages are sent to.
RTP Framesize 10 to 100ms 20ms The interval (payload length) between
(option VoIP) VoIP RTP(voice) packages sent from the
radio.
RTP codec G711uLaw, G711Alaw The default codec (protocol) used to
(option VoIP) G711Alaw, encode/decode VoIP samples.
G729, PCM,
PCM raw
RTP sync src 0 to 65535 0 The synchronization source ID
(option VoIP) embedded in the RTP(voice) header
used for distinguishing packages to the
same port.
VoIP protocol ED137, Standard The protocol format used to
(option VoIP) Standard RTP, RTP send/transmit VoIP packages.
Standard RTP ED137 is using the standard ED137B
ext format
Standard RTP is normal RTP packets
without any extended header.
Standard RTP ext is normal RTP packets
but with the ED137B extended RTP
header. Using this protocol allows remote
control using RTP and PTT/SQ signalling
embedded in the RTP header.
IPv6 IPv6Enable On/Off Off Enable IP6 support. Unit need re-boot
after changing this parameter
Static IP6 16 octets IP6 --- Display unit Static IP6 address if set via
address SNMP tool (MIB browser).
DHCPv6 On/Off Off Enable IP6 DHCP reception. The
parameter is only in effect if IP6 is
enabled.
DHCP IP6 16 octets IP6 --- Display unit IP6 DHCP address, received
address from DHCP server, if IP6 and DHCP are
enabled.
Link Local IP6 16 octets IP6 --- Display unit IP6 Link Local address if IP6
address is enabled. This IP address is derived
from the MAC address
SNMP trap IPv6 IPv6 trap --- Display the IPv6 address that will receive
destination the SNMP traps. The address may be a
address unicast or a multicast destination.
Must be set using an external program,
e.g. a MIB browser.
RTP out IPv6 IPv6 RTP output --- Display the IPv6 address that will receive
destination the RTP packets from the receiver. The
address address may be a unicast or a multicast
destination.
Must be set using an external program,
e.g. a MIB browser.
Location ► Number 0 – 100 0 Used to identify the location of the radio
from a remote application. Defines the
rack where the radio is located.

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Main/Interface
config ►
Row 0 – 20 0 Used to identify the location of the radio
from a remote application. Defines the
row number in the rack. The row number
is counted from the top to the bottom of
the rack.
Column 0–6 0 Used to identify the location of the radio
from a remote application. Defines the
column in the rack. The column number
is counted from the left in steps of one
receiver width or 14TE. There are 84 TE
in a 19” rack.
I.e. in a 19” frame width 6 receivers, the
receivers will have the column set to
1,2,3,4,5 or 6.
In a 19” frame width 3 transmitters, the
transmitters will have the column set to
1,3 or 5.
Secure mode ► Off | On Off Caution: A user must first be defined in
the intusrSnmpUserTable
Setting this parameter to On will disable
communication on SNMP v2 and TCP. In
secure mode the radio can only be
controlled using encrypted SNMPv3 and
using the protocols defined in ED137B.
Table 8-15, Interface config group, receiver

8.3.4.4 Bite system group - RX

RX-Menu path: Parameter Range Normal Details

Main/Bite
system ►
Depends on the This menu item displays all active alarms
Alarms ► alarm status of in the unit.
the radio unit See section 6 for more information
Depends on the This menu item displays all active alerts in
Alerts ► alert status of the unit.
the radio unit See section 6 for more information
RSSI -10 to +110 Displays the received signal level (RSSI)
dBuV in dBuV
C/N 0 to 50 dB Displays the Carrier/Noise level (C/N) on
the incoming signal. The relation between
the C/N value and the S/N value for a
signal that is modulated with 30% is 27dB.
Ie a signal with a C/N value of 50 dB will
have a S/N value of 23 dB (30%)
FreqOffset -20000 – 20000 Shows frequency offset in Hz on incoming
signal to the receiver. Note this will
depend on the reference in the receiver. If
an external transmitter that is calibrated to
be accurate on frequency is used, the
reference oscillator in the receiver can be
adjusted to be exactly on the centre
frequency. This can be used to remotely
calibrate the receiver!
ModLevel 0 to 100%% Shows the modulation level on the
incoming signal. For a real signal from an
airplane the measurement will fluctuate up
and down. By using a calibrated
transmitter with a sinus generator, it can
be checked that the receiver receives the
signal correctly.

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Main/Bite
system ►
Line level -50 to +10 dBm Displays the level measured on the output
of the 600 ohm line interface
AGC volt 0 to 5 V Displays the internal AGC voltage
Codec/Eth LD Lock / Unlock Lock Displays the status of the VCO used for
the Codec and Ethernet chips.
Ch utilization 0..100 % Displays the channel utilization when the
receiver is used in VDL mode 2. The value
is calculated default for the past second,
or averaged over a longer period
determined by the value set in VDL2-CU
interval
Temperature -30 to +85°C -20 to +80°C Displays the internal temperature
(alarm limit) (alert limit) measured on the main board [°C]
DC current 0.1 to 0.45 A 0.1 to 0.4 A Displays the total current consumption
(alarm limit) (alert limit) [28V] of the receiver [A]
IF current 20 to 90 mA 30 to 88 mA Displays the current consumption in the IF
(alarm limit) (alert limit) (Intermediate Frequency) circuit [mA]
LNA current 20 to 90 mA 30 to 88 mA Displays the current consumption in the
(alarm limit) (alert limit) LNA (Low noise amplifier) [mA]
LO level Min. 15 dBm Displays the level measured at the output
(alarm limit) of the local oscillator in dBm
LO lock Lock / Unlock Lock Displays the status of the local oscillator in
(alarm) the receiver.
12 Volt 9.5 to 14.5V 10 to 14V Displays the regulated 12V supply from
(alarm limit) (alert limit) the power supply board
The 12V is used on the main board
6 Volt 5.0 to 7.0V 6.0V Displays the regulated 6V on the
demodulator board
5 Volt 4.3 to 5.6V 4.6 to 5.4V Displays the regulated 5V supply from the
(alarm limit) (alert limit) power supply board.
The 5V is used on several modules
3.3 Volt 2.8 to 3.6V 2.9 to 3.5V Displays the regulated 3.3V supply from
(alarm limit) (alert limit) the power supply board.
The 3.3V is used on several modules
AC Present/Not Present / Not present. Signals that AC is
present or not present at the input of the
unit.
Memory N/A N/A Monitors the free system memory.
Table 8-16, Bite system group, receiver

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RX-Menu path: Parameter Details

Main/System
info ►
Type Displays the name of the product. I.e. RA7203
P/N Can show the part number of the product type. Only used for specific
applications.
Frame ID The serial number of the frame were the radio is installed. If a receiver and
a transmitter is installed in a common frame this can be used to have a
unique ID of that frame.
PID The ID of the product. i.e. 'TX OSL CONTROL'
Recommended max length:15 characters
Serial Displays the unit serial number
Location Displays the location where the radio is located, i.e.: ‘Tower'. This is text is
configurable via SNMP.
SW MAJ Displays the major release number of the units’ software. In the release
identifier 2.4, the 2 is the major release number
SW MIN Displays the minor release number of the units’ software. In the release
identifier 2.4, the 4 is the minor release number
SW BUILD The Build number of the units’ software, In the release identifier 5.04.0001,
the 0001 is the build number.
SW REL The release date of the software in the format MMM DD YYYY (Mar 10
2007)
HW VER Displays the HW release of the various modules.
SNTP time Displays the current time if the radio is connected to an NTP server
Uptime The total time the system has been running since last power cycle
In Service The total accumulated time the system has been running
Table 8-17, System info group, receiver

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9 Failures and corrective actions
9.1 Alarms
When the internal BITE (Built In Test Equipment) in the transmitter or the receiver units detects a
failure, the Alarm LED on the front panel of the unit will be lit. In addition the radio unit will signal
with an automatically generated SNMP trap message on the Ethernet interface and close the two
internal alarm “relays” to signal an alarm condition to external equipment.
Details about the alarm conditions are accessible in the “Bite systems” menu.
The Alarm and alert messages are available in two levels. First level indicates the module that has the
failure, if appropriate. The next level(s) gives more details about the problem that caused the alarm
condition.
The measurements that generate alarms are indicated by alarm limits in table 8.3.4.4 for the receiver
and table 8.2.4.4 for the transmitter

9.2 Alerts
Prior to some alarm conditions, an alert is sent as an SNMP trap message on Ethernet to the CMS
system. Details about the alert conditions are also accessible in the “Bite systems” menu for user
access levels: SysOp and Technician.
The measurements that generate alerts are indicated by alert limits in table 8.3.4.4 for the receiver
and table 8.2.4.4 for the transmitter

9.3 System components

In the following (LRU) refers to the Lowest Replaceable Unit – and is normally the first line
maintenance where the complete unit is replaced. (LRM) refers to the Lowest Replaceable Module
and is the module within the unit that can be replaced. The LRM level normally requires a well-
equipped workshop with appropriate tools for testing and calibration.

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Display Description
Press from the main display to bring up the available menus.

Use to navigate to the Bite system menu and select by pressing

Select TX alarm

The displays shows module(s) where the BITE system has detected
failures. To view more details about the failure, select module.

Table 9-1, Alarm indication, transmitter navigation

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 Tx Alarm
(Tx Alert)

High SWR : SWR reading higher than 1:3

PA Module Probable cause : Mismatch due to failure in cable or antenna
Alarm action: Check connections/cable/antenna

Current : Transmitter current is outside limits

Probable cause : Fault in power amplifier/defective output transistor
Alarm action : Replace Tx unit (LRU) or PA module (LRM)

Temperature : PA temperature is outside limits

Probable cause : High/low ambient temperature or fan failure
Alarm action : Check ambient temperature or replace Tx unit (LRU)
or PA module (LRM)

28V, 12V, 5V, 3.3V, -5V : Voltage outside limits.

Probable cause : Failure on regulator board
Alarm action : Replace Tx unit (LRU) or PA module (LRM)

PA output power error : Output power outside +/-3dB

limit from power setting.
Probable cause : Fault in power amplifier
Alarm action : Replace Tx unit (LRU) or PA module (LRM)

RF phase tune error : Internal phase mismatch in

transmitter or modulator.
Probable cause : Fault in power amplifier or modulator
Alarm action : Replace Tx unit (LRU)

Figure 9-1, Transmitter PA module, errors and corrective actions

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 Tx Alarm
(Tx Alert)

LO level : LO level is outside limits

Mod Module Probable cause : Fault in synthesizer circuit or VCO/buffer stage.
Alarm action: Replace Tx unit (LRU) or contact service department

LO lock detect : Synthesizer is out of lock

Probable cause : Fault in synthesizer circuit or VCO/TCXO.
Alarm action: Replace Tx unit (LRU) or contact service department

Figure 9-2, Transmitter Modulator module, errors and corrective actions

Forced Alarm :
Alarm manually set via menu or CRMS system for test purposes.
Tx alarm Probable cause : Alarm testing or manually forcing a main/standby
channel to standby operation by setting the main radio in alarm
condition.
Alarm action: Revert alarm setting.

External Alarm :
Alarm signaled via IN_ALARM input at the input connectors.
Probable cause : Co-located unit is turned of or in alarm condition
Alarm action: Solve the probem that causes the external alarm.

Figure 9-3, Transmitter Forced- and External alarms

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9.5 Receiver error conditions

Display Description
Press from the main display to bring up the available menus.

Use to navigate to the Bite system menu and select by pressing

Select Alarms and press

The displays shows module(s) where the BITE system has detected
failures. To view more details about the failure, select module.

Table 9-2, Alarm indication, receiver navigation

Rx Alarm
(Rx Alert)

Temperature : Receiver temperature is outside limits

Power Module Probable cause : Ambient temp. or failure in the power module.
Alarm action: Check ambient temperature or replace Rx unit (LRU)
or Power module (LRM).

Current : Receiver current is outside limits

Probable cause : Fault in one of the modules in the receiver
Alarm action : Replace Rx unit (LRU), Power module, Main module or
RF frontend module (LRM)

12V, 5V, 3.3V : Voltage outside limits.

Probable cause : Failure on regulator board or excessive current
consumption in one of the modules.
Alarm action : Replace Rx unit (LRU), Power module, Main module
or RF frontend module (LRM)

Figure 9-4, Receiver Power module, errors and corrective actions

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 Rx Alarm
(Rx Alert)

RF Frontend LO level : LO level is outside limits

Probable cause : Fault in synthesizer/VCO/TCXO
Module Alarm action: Replace Rx unit (LRU) or RF frontend module (LRM)

LO lock detect : Synthesizer is out of lock

Probable cause : Fault in synthesizer/VCO/TCXO
Alarm action : Replace Rx unit (LRU) or RF frontend module (LRM)

LNA current : LNA current is outside limits

Probable cause : LNA defective due to RF overload or lightning.
Alarm action : Replace Rx unit (LRU) or RF frontend module (LRM)

IF current : IF amplifier current is outside limits

Probable cause : Fault in IF amplifier.
Alarm action : Replace Rx unit (LRU) or RF frontend module (LRM)

Figure 9-5, Receiver RF module, errors and corrective actions

Forced Alarm :
Alarm manually set via menu or CRMS system for test purposes.
Tx alarm Probable cause : Alarm testing or manually forcing a main/standby
channel to standby operation by setting the main radio in alarm
condition.
Alarm action: Revert alarm setting.

External Alarm :
Alarm signaled via IN_ALARM input at the remote connectors.
Probable cause : Co-located unit is turned of or in alarm condition
Alarm action: Solve the probem that causes the external alarm.

Figure 9-6, Receiver Forced- and External alarms

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10 Maintenance / Supervision
10.1 Preventive Maintenance
The radio is essentially maintenance free. However, Jotron recommend checking the center
frequency of the radio within three years after first installation and then every fifth year.

10.2 Remote supervision

The radios are accessible over an Ethernet connection using either a MIB browser to view SNMP
parameters directly or using a Web browser to browse into various measurements, setups and
statistics.
In order to access the radio over a network connection the radio must use an IP address/ sub-
network in the same range as the remote computer.
To access the radio simply type in the IP address of the radio in the browser’s navigation entry.

MIB-browser
When the JOTRON-BASESTATON-MIB is loaded into a MIB browser, it will give read access to all and
write access to some of the parameters in the radio.
This is shown in the figure below.

Figure 10-1, MIB tree view from a MIB browser

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 Embedded Web browser

Figure 10-2, Web view from radio shown in a web browser

The embedded web browser gives the user access to System information, Event logging (if available),
Network statistics and a Service Log.
The web browser is useful to determine faults and to view statistics about the network when
controlling the radio over the IP connection.

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11 Dimension and weight
11.1 Transmitter unit, Standard unit

Weight: 3.0 kg.

Figure 11-1, Mechanical dimensions transmitter, basic version

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11.2 Transmitter unit, LN version

LN version : 4.4kg.

Figure 11-2, Mechanical dimensions transmitter, LN version

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11.3 Power supply unit
Weight: 1.65 kg. (Dimensions in mm)

Figure 11-3, Mechanical dimensions Power supply unit

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11.4 Receiver Unit
Weight: 1.7 kg. (Dimensions in mm)

Figure 11-4, Mechanical dimensions VHF receiver unit

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11.5 Transceiver (Sub rack)

Figure 11-5, Mechanical dimensions transceiver

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11.6 Packaging
The transceiver sub-rack is packed in a cardboard box together with a plug kit and the Operation and
Installation manual on a CD.
• Box dimensions: 475mm x 565mm x 230mm
• Total weight: 11.0 kg (LN version : 12.5kg)

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12 Supporting documents
Document name Description
TCPIP Remote.pdf This document describes the TCP protocol used
in Jotron 7000 digital base stations
VDL_Protocol.pdf The document describes the use of the VDL
mode 2 functionality in the radio, using the TCP
interface.
JOTRON-GLOBAL-REG.txt SNMP MIB files that describes the remote
JOTRON-BASESTATON-MIB.txt control of the radio.
Jotron 7000 series Base stations – Parameter A pdf document that describes mib parameters
description [x.xx].pdf and system variables used by the radio. The
document is an easy to use reference
documents for programmers that need access
to the radio using the SNMP (UDP) or TCP
protocols on the IP interface. It also describes
system identifiers used when controlling the
radio using the RS-232 interface

Document name Description

AN-314 Describes the use of in-band signalling when using the 600 ohm line
interface
AN-317 ED137 Operation of Jotron 7000 radios, including version B
AN-402 Software Upgrade procedure
AN-403 Linked session management (ED-137)
AN-404 Dynamic delay compensation (ED-137)
AN-405 Simultaneous Call detection – SCT flag (ED-137)
WP-406 Network security in Jotron 7000 series
AN-407 VoIP with minimum delay (ED-136,ED-137)
AN-408 Remote frequency control using RS-232
AN-410 User authentication and secure communication in Jotron Remote Control
Applications
AN-411 Configuring the RGW-7700 for use with a TR-7750 transceiver
AN-413 Firmware availability for the 7000 series
AN-414 VHF and UHF desensitisation plots
AN-415 Vendor specific fields in the RTP header when using ED-1317B VoIP.
WP-418 Information regarding the squelch system used in the Jotron 7000 series

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