Operate Communications Systems and Equipment

Wildfire Firefighter
Edition 2.0 Nov 2005
PUAOPE002A Operate communications systems and equipment
Course objectives
Operate communication systems & equipment
Be able to:
Understand how radio communication network used by emergency services operate. Operate and maintain radio communications equipment in accordance with SOPs. Use CFAs standard radio procedures to communicate information during an incident. Take appropriate action if communications are lost.
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Operate Communications systems and equipment
Course overview
1 Radio communication principles
Radio communication networks
3 4
Verbal communications Radio operational procedures
Operation of Motorola radios

Edition 2.0 Nov 2005 CSE OH 2 Operate Communications systems and equipment
Session 1
Radio communication principles
3 4

Session 1 objectives
Be able to:
understand how voice signals are transmitted over radio wave describe how the frequency spectrum is divided into groups/bands of waves. explain how the radio waves that make up the VHF and UHF radio transmission travel. identify factors that interfere with radio transmissions
Session 1 content overview

Radio and communication principles covers:
Components of a radio Principles of radio communication Frequency bands Characteristics of radio waves Sources of interference
Components of a radio
Basic radio components and their functions:
Microphone
Transmitter Aerial Receiver
to convert sound waves to electrical pulses

to convert electrical pulses to radio waves to broadcast and receive radio waves to convert radio waves to electrical pulses to convert electrical pulses to sound waves
Speaker
Principles of radio communication

The series of steps in communicating a voice signal over radio are:
Sound waves (speech) converted to electrical impulses by the microphone. Electrical impulses converted to radio waves by the radio transmitter and broadcast into the atmosphere by the radios antenna. Radio waves are received by the radios antenna and converted back to electrical impulses by the radio receiver. The electrical impulses are converted back to sound waves by the radios speaker.
Frequency bands
Radio band groups used by CFA radios include:
High Frequency band (HF band)
3 to 30 MHz e.g. Citizen band (CB) radios
Very High Frequency band (VHF band)

30 to 300 MHz e.g. Amateur radio operators, commercial radio operators, emergency services etc
Ultra High Frequency (UHF band)

300 to 3000 MHz e.g. General public, commercial operators, emergency services
Characteristics of radio waves

The path taken by radio waves may be:
Direct
VHF and UHF waves tend to travel in a straight line so reception is best when antennas visible to one another (Line of Sight or LOS).
Refracted Radio waves directed upward to bounce off the upper atmosphere enabling reception over the horizon. Reflected Where waves bounce off solid objects such as a hill and are redirected.
Direct, refracted and reflected waves

Sources of interference
Transmission and reception of radio waves may be disrupted by:
Thunderstorms and lightning Heavy rainfall High voltage power lines Other radio users (on same or adjacent channels) Terrain Areas recognised as having Buildings severely degraded transmission or reception are known as radio black spots or shadows.
Session 2
1 2 Radio communication principles Radio communication networks
Verbal communications
Radio operational procedures

Session 2 objectives
Be able to:
Understand methods used to transmit radio signals with a communication network. State the factors that can effect transmitter range and methods to improve that range. Describe the components that may be used to form a radio communications network. Provide examples of the different types of communication equipment used within CFA.
Session 2 content overview

Radio and communication systems covers:
Methods of transmission Transmitter range Local and remote control Repeater transmission Voting systems Communication networks Communications equipment
Methods of transmission
Communication systems may use:
Simplex operation Where communication takes place in only one direction at a time. Duplex operation Where communication takes place in two directions simultaneously using a different frequency for send and receive. Trunking operation Where the radio operator can gain direct access to the telephone network to make calls to telephones or other trunk enabled radios.
Transmitter range
Range depends on factors such as:
Radio band spectrum being used and the atmospheric conditions. Radio transmitter power and aerial
Portable (5 Watts) Mobile (5 - 25 Watts) Base (25 W and up)
Aerial type and location Mode of operation (trunk enabled) Communication network and repeaters
Local and remote control
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Repeater transmission
Voting system
Communication equipment
Communications equipment used in CFA includes:
Two-way radios Landline, mobile and satellite telephones Pagers / listening sets Facsimiles Fire and Emergency Reporting Systems (FRS / ERS)
Two way radios

Three main types of radio in use by CFA are:
Base radio
usually higher power than mobile or portable fixed location at the communications centre
Mobile radio
vehicle mounted
Portable radio
hand held Self contained (own aerial and power supply)
Pagers and listening sets

Pagers types include:
The tone pager The tone pager with voice over The alpha-numeric
Emergency reporting system

Volunteers phones connected to the ERS in homes and businesses ring.
The ERS can also activate siren and pagers.
Communications network
Session 3
Verbal communications
3 4

Session 3 - objectives
Be able to:
Understand and comply with radio operator responsibilities. Communicate using pro-words and phonetic alphabet in accordance with SOPs. Regulate speech (rhythm, speed, volume and pitch) to communicate clearly and effectively via a microphone. Communicate using CFAs protocols for sending, receiving and or relaying radio messages.
Session 3 - overview
Verbal communications covers:
Operator responsibilities Pro-words The phonetic alphabet Transmitting numbers and time Call signs Aerial identification of vehicles Speaking into a microphone Receiving, transmitting and relaying messages Coded messages
Radio operator responsibilities

The radio operators responsibilities include:
Coordinating the exchange of information from mobile to portable radio operators Controlling the use of the radio network Maintaining radio network discipline Keeping the airways free from unnecessary chatter
Pro-words
Pro-word
Affirmative All stations Yes or correct.
Meaning
General call from base radio to all mobiles and portables on its network. Ignore my previous statement.
Reinforce a statement. I have made an error in my last transmission. Delete any reference to my last transmission or request. Life is at risk. All other transmissions to stop. Estimated time of arrival. Estimated time of departure. Used before every group of figures is spoken except before call signs and map reference figures.
Cancel Confirm Correction Disregard MAYDAY ETA ETD

Figures
Pro-words (contd)
Pro-word
Fire call Go ahead Grid I say again I spell Negative Nothing heard
Meaning
Alert to another radio that a message will involve details of a fire. Invitation to transmit or relay (I am ready to receive your transmission) [See Send]. A grid reference follows. I am repeating my last transmission. I shall spell the work phonetically. No, or this is incorrect, or permission is not granted. I have not received a reply or heard from the radio whose call sign I have just used. This is the end of my transmission to you and a response is necessary. Go ahead and transmit.
Over
Pro-words (contd)
Pro-word
Out
Meaning
My transmission to you has ended and I do not expect a reply. My transmission to you has ended, but I intent Out to you calling another radio. Radio check What is my signal strength and readability. I have received and understood your last transmission. Roger Please repeat all of your last transmission (or the Say again ( ) portion I have indicated). I am ready to receive your transmission [see Go ahead]. Send Sitrep Situation report on the incident. I must pause and will come back when ready. Standby I must pause for up to 5 seconds. Unless urgent, Wait no other station is to transmit. Wilco Message received and will be complied with.
Use of say again ( )

Say again : Please repeat all of your last transmission (or the portion I have indicated).
Pro-words (contd)
Say again may be followed by:

(word after ) (all between ..) (word before ..) (all before ..) (all after ..)
The phonetic alphabet

Letter Word
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
Letter
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Word
November Oscar Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whisky X-ray Yankee Zulu
Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet Kilo Lima Mike
Phonetic alphabet
Letter Word
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
Letter Word
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z November Oscar Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whisky X-ray Yankee Zulu
Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf
Hotel India Juliet Kilo Lima Mike
Exercise in phonetic spelling

Spell the following words phonetically:
Fiskville Foxtrot India Sierra Kilo Victor India Lima Lima Echo
Kerang Kilo Echo Romeo Alpha November Golf
Ararat
Alpha Romeo Alpha Romeo Alpha Tango
Transmitting numbers
Number Pronunciation
0
1 2 3
Examples
10
11 25 76
Zero
Wun Too Tree
wun zero
wun wun too fife sev-en six wun hundred wun zero ate fife hundred fife wun zero wun tousand
4
5 6 7 8 9
Fower
Fife Six Sev-en Ate Niner
100
108 500 510 1000 1100
wun wun hundred

12 and 24 hr clocks
12 hr and 24 hr time conversions:
12am 1 am 2 am 3 am 4 am 5 am 6 am 7 am 8 am 9 am 10 am 11 am 00:00 hrs 01:00 hrs 02:00 hrs 03:00 hrs 04:00 hrs 05:00 hrs 06:00 hrs 07:00 hrs 08:00 hrs 09:00 hrs 10:00 hrs 11:00 hrs 12 pm 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm 7 pm 8 pm 9 pm 10 pm 11 pm 12:00 hrs 13:00 hrs 14:00 hrs 15:00 hrs 16:00 hrs 17:00 hrs 18:00 hrs 19:00 hrs 20:00 hrs 21:00 hrs 22:00 hrs 23:00 hrs
Examples:
10:35 am 10:35 hrs
2:45 pm
14:45 hrs 8:15 pm
20:15 hrs
Transmitting times
To avoid confusion use 24 hr clock and 4 figure numbers: Time
12.08 am 9.00 am 10.30 am 12.16 pm 3.45 pm 6.28 pm 10.00 pm 11.58 pm
24hr
0008 hrs 0900 hrs 1030 hrs 1216 hrs 1545 hrs 1828 hrs 2200 hrs 2358 hrs
Pronunciation
zero zero zero ate hours
zero nine hundred hours ten thirty hours twelve sixteen hours fifteen forty-fife hours eighteen twenty-ate hours twenty two hundred hours twenty tree fifty-ate hours
Call signs
Call signs are used to:
Clearly identify the station or equipment making the call. Clearly identify the base or equipment the call is intended for.
Typical calls signs:

Daylesford tanker 1 Fiskville pumper, Fiskville Base
Aerial identification on a vehicle

Aerial identification:
Enables air observers to communicate effectively with ground vehicles.
Aerial ID should be displayed close to radio.
46M is Daylesford Tanker 1
When viewed from above

Speaking into a microphone

Remember RSPV: Rhythm
Speak naturally and in complete phrases that make sense. Do not use speech fillers such as er, um and ah, as they interrupt the rhythm.
Speed
Pause briefly after pressing mic button. Speak steadily at a slightly slower than normal speed, and pause between phrases if your message is to be written down.
Speaking into a microphone (contd)

Volume
Speak directly into the microphone at a consistent distance. Talk slightly louder than normal, but do not shout. Do not allow your voice to fade away at the end of a message.
Pitch
Pitch your voice slightly higher than normal Avoid dropping your voice at the end of a word or sentence sentence.
Receiving, transmitting and relaying messages

Accepted protocol for receiving:
Give the call-sign of the station calling Give your call-sign and say Go Ahead
Example: You receive a call:

Fiskville pumper, this is Fiskville Base, Over.
You reply:
Fiskville Base, Fiskville Pumper, Go Ahead.
Receiving, transmitting and relaying messages

Accepted protocol for transmitting:
Think:
who do you want to call. what do you want to say. Is the channel clear
Say call-sign of station being called, then your own call-sign followed by Over. When acknowledged repeat BOTH call-signs followed by your message. Finish with Over (if response expected) or Out if no further response expected.
Receiving and transmitting messages

Example message: Call initiated:
Fiskville Base, this is Fiskville Pumper, Over.
You receive a reply:

Fiskville pumper, Fiskville Base, Go Ahead.
You send your message:

Fiskville Base, Fiskville Pumper out for fuel, Out.
Relaying messages
Relaying messages:
Useful where two parties experiencing difficulty. Base or a third mobile can offer to relay messages between parties (provided they can hear both parties clearly). Normal transmit and receive communication protocols apply.
Party acting as relay station assumes FULL responsibility for passing on the correct message once they have received it.
Session 4
Radio operational procedures
3 4

Be able to:
Explain the types of messages sent during an incident, and the sequence in which they would be used.
Radio operational procedures covers:
Types of radio messages used during incidents. Information sequence during communications.
Types of radio messages

The following radio messages are transmitted during an incident response:
Turn-out On scene Word back / Sitrep Assistance Message / other messages Returning In Station
Communication sequence
Sequence of incident reporting is:
Word back Structure Investigating Non Structure Not yet under Grass control Scrub Incident Messages Under control
Incident type Incident status
Turn On out scene
Sitrep
Optional messages and Returning sitreps
In station
False alarm
Incident stop
Session 5
Operation of motorola radios
3 4

Be able to:
Use the controls and features on a range of Motorola radios (mobile and portable) to monitor, receive and transmit calls in conventional mode.
Brigade equipment and communication needs will determine which (if any) advanced features are covered.
These may include any of the following:

Trunking calls Dedicated calls Group calls Call in absence Status calls Emergency calls Telephone calls Interfleet / interprefix calls DTMF overdial
Content covered includes:
Motorola radios:
MTX 838 portable radio MTS 2000 portable radio Syntrx-pro radio
Features; Set-up; Operation; Call types

Motorola radio types
MCS 2000
A range of portable and mobile radios.

Click the underlined text to go to related slides on radio operation
MTX 838
MTS 2000
MTX 838 portable radio

Face plate
MOTOROLA MTX 838 portable radio
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MTX 838 PORTABLE RADIO

On/Off/Volume control operation
On/Off/Volume control:
Rotate the combined On/Off/Volume control clockwise to turn the radio on.
The portable self tests, then displays the last channel selected.
Turn On/Off/Volume to set volume level. To turn the radio off, rotate the On/Off/Volume control anticlockwise until it clicks.

Channel selector operation
To change channels and transmit a message:
Rotate the rotary channel selector to select the desired channel. Press the PTT button to transmit on the selected channel.
Rotary channel selector set to channel 2.

Display/back light operation
To control the back light or invert display:
Press the Back Light button Each press of the Back Light button will toggle back light ON/OFF (light will turn off after 5 seconds). Press and hold the Back Light button for 2 seconds to INVERT the radio display, enabling the display to be read while worn on a belt. Press and hold Back Light button again for two seconds to reset display.

Monitor or squelch mode operation
To control monitor or squelch operation:
Press the MON button once to put the radio into carrier squelch mode Press and hold the MON button for 3 seconds to un-squelch the radio (noise will be heard from the speaker).

Battery level indicator
When the battery voltage runs low:
a low battery warning tone will sound.
Replace or recharge the battery before continuing use.

Battery removal

MTS 2000 portable radio

MTS 2000 faceplate:


On/Off/Volume control:
Rotate the combined On/Off/Volume control clockwise to turn the radio on.
The portable self tests, then displays the last channel selected.
Turn On/Off/Volume to set volume level. To turn the radio off, rotate the On/Off/ Volume control anticlockwise until it clicks.

Conventional mode selection
To select Conventional mode:
If not in conventional mode, press the SEL button until beep is heard and CONVENTIONAL is displayed. Release the SEL button. Repeat action to change to trunking PERSONALITY 1 mode (where enabled).

Channel selector operation
To change channels and transmit a message:
Rotate the rotary channel selector to select the desired channel. Press the PTT button to transmit on the selected channel. Rotary channel selector set to channel 2.
Monitor or squelch mode operation

Monitor or squelch operation is:
Controlled by pressing the MON button On a quiet channel (PL):
press the MON button once to put the radio into carrier squelch mode; press the MON button a second time to restore PL mode; Press and hold the MON button for 3 seconds to un-squelch the radio (noise will be heard from the speaker).

Monitor icon operation
PL, Squelch, Un-squelch mode icon operation:
Quiet channel (PL) mode
Solid icon
Carrier squelch mode

Flashing icon
Un-squelch mode
Flashing icon plus noise

Battery level indicator
When the battery voltage runs low:
the battery symbol on the display will illuminate; and, the low battery warning tone will sound for 60 seconds
Replace or recharge the battery before continuing use.


Battery removal
MTS 2000 radio Advanced features

The following slides may be used to demonstrate advanced radio (Trunking) features and should only be covered where these features are relevant to the brigade wildfire firefighter radio operators.
Click here to return to Motorola radio types selection slide.

Trunking mode selection
To select trunking mode (where enabled):
If not in trunking mode, press the SEL button until beep is heard and PERSONALITY 1 is displayed. Release the SEL button. The Scan icon will be initially lit. If trunking is available, the Registered icon will then be displayed.
MTS 2000 portable radio Manual dialing

To dial manually:
Key in the PSTN number to be dialed via the Keypad. Press PTT or # to send the call.
All trunk mode PSTN calls must be prefixed by the digit 0.

Keypad edit
To change an entered digit:
Before a call is initiated, the last digit entered may be deleted by pressing the Edit/Cancel button Press the Edit/Cancel button again to delete the next digit and then enter the correct digit Repeat as required to delete further digit(s) and then enter the correct digit(s).

Last number redial
Recalling previously dialed channel numbers:
From the idle state press the PPT button once to recall last manually dialed or partially entered numbers.
Pressing PPT a second time will initiate a call using the recalled number.

Short form dial
To dial using short form stored numbers/alias:
Rotate pre-stored call list selector or step the Zone/Page buttons. Press the Menu button to choose the alias or call number. For example: REGION 18 SMR, or 2403 601 801. Press the PTT button to send call.

Dedicated calls
To initiate a call to a preprogrammed ID:
Press the radio Call button for a 3 second period. The number will be displayed as it is dialed.
The pre-programmed number is a Group Call number.

Canceling a call
Canceling a call during call setup:
Press the radio Clear Down Call button or, Press * then # on the keypad. Network timing parameters may cause delays during call cancelling

Ending a call
To end a traffic channel call:
press the radio Clear Down Call button, or press the * then #, on the keypad.
CALL ENDED will be displayed for 2 seconds

Receiving a call
Receiving an individual call:
If an individual call is received, the radio will ring, the display will show ALERTED and the ID of the calling radio.
To answer the call:

Press the PTT once. Watch the display for indication of when to press PTT and start speaking.
Group calls do NOT require any receiving radio to press the PTT to setup the call.

Receiving a call (contd)
When call setup is complete, a call timer indicator will appear in the display:
Call timer durations:
180 seconds for individuals, 240 seconds for phone, 300 seconds for group calls.
Call timer counts up from 0. The call is automatically cancelled if the timer reaches its duration limit.

Call in absence
Calls in absence (unanswered calls):
If not answered within 20 seconds, the calling radio will display ENGAGED . The called radio will store the call and sound a tone every 10 seconds. Up to 10 calls can be stored. If the same radio calls again, only one call will be stored. If 10 calls have been received, the 11th call will overwrite the first. The called radio will display the last ID to call and the call in absence icon will be lit

Call in absence (contd)
To view stored call in absence details:
Set the Call in Absence switch to the C position
01 indicates the most recently received call,
213 indicates the calling ID. Use the rotary control to view other calls in the stack.
Press the PTT to place a call or the Clear down call button to delete the number from the stack. Return switch to the B position for normal display.

Status calls
Sending a status call (prearranged message):
Use keypad to enter the ID to which call is to be made. e.g. 214 Press the Status button followed by two digit status number. e.g. 01 Check status message is correct e.g. RESPONDING then press PTT.

Emergency call
To make an emergency call:
press and hold the emergency button down for 3 seconds initiate a call to a preprogrammed emergency number (000).
3 seconds has been chosen to reduce accidental 000 emergency activation

Telephone out dial
To make an telephone call from the radio:
Use either the short form dial list as described or enter number manually from the keypad. Telephone numbers must be prefixed with a zero (0) for a PSTN call. Press PTT to send the call.

Telephone in dial
To receive a telephone call to the radio:
The radio alerts as it would for a normal radio call. Press the PTT to receive the call.
To call a radio from the PSTN, the caller must dial the SMR Gateway, followed by the radio ANN identity For example: Melb Gateway no. 0396200055 followed by radio ANN identity no. 7700892.

Interfleet/interprefix calls
Interfleet and interprefix calls are speech calls placed from a radio to another, either in a different fleet, or with a different prefix.
Interfleet and interprefix calls Operation:

Key in the interfleet or interprefix ID number via keypad; then, Press PTT to send the call. The receiving radio displays Out of Fleet message

DTMF over-dial
Dual tone multi frequency (DTMF) over-dial:
Allows radio to interface to telephone equipment such as answering machines, TACT units, or a private PABX. Once a call is established, press and hold the PTT while entering the desired number via the keypad.

MCS 2000 Syntrx-pro radio

Faceplate controls and icons
Conventional mode controls and icons:


On/Off/Volume control: To turn on radio press combined On/Off/Volume control once. Wait until channel number is displayed. Last used conventional channel will be displayed. Turn On/Off/Volume to set volume level.
Press On/Off/Volume control a second time to turn radio off.


Conventional/Trunking modes
Conventional mode:
Radio operates as a conventional radio
Trunking (Personality 1) mode:

Radio operates as a radio telephone. Telephone numbers can be transmitted as dual tone multi frequency (DTMF) codes, to connect over the public switched telephone network (PSTN). Trunking mode feature may not be enabled on all radio sets.

Trunking/conventional mode selection
To select conventional mode:
If not in conventional mode, press and hold the Sel button until beep is heard and CONVENTIONAL is displayed. Release Sel button. Repeat action to change to trunking PERSONALITY 1 mode (where enabled).

Channel selection
Selecting channels using front panel controls:
rotate the Rotary Channel Selector or press the Zone/Page button.

Channel selection
Selecting channels with microphone keypad:
Key in the channel number digits on the mic keypad. Press PTT or # to set the channel. For most calls, only three digits need to be keyed in.

Microphone operation
Operating the microphone:
Press the Microphone PTT button to transmit on the selected channel. Keep PTT button pressed while talking. Release the PTT button to listen for a reply.

Monitor or Squelch mode operation
Monitor or Squelch mode operation:
Controlled by pressing the Monitor button On a quiet channel (PL):
press the monitor button once to put the radio into carrier squelch mode; press the monitor button a second time to restore PL mode; Press and hold the monitor button for 3 seconds to un-squelch the radio (noise will be heard from the speaker).
MCS 2000 Syntrx-pro radio Monitor icon operation

PL, Squelch, Un-squelch mode icon operation:
Quiet channel (PL) mode
Solid icon
Carrier squelch mode

Flashing icon
Un-squelch mode
Flashing icon plus noise
Selective call radios may have no icon lit

Speaker selector operation
To listen through external speakers (where fitted):
Press the H/L button once to turn ON the external speakers . Radio speakers on icon will be lit. Press the H/L button again to turn OFF external speakers. Radio speakers on icon will go out and radios inbuilt speaker will be used.
MCS 2000 Syntrx-pro radio Advanced features

The following slides may be used to demonstrate advanced radio (Trunking) features and should only be covered where these features are relevant to the brigade wildfire firefighter radio operators.
Click here to return to Motorola radio types selection slide.

Trunking mode selection
To select trunking mode where available:
If not in trunking mode, press the Sel button until beep is heard and PERSONALITY 1 is displayed. Release the Sel button. The Scan icon will be initially lit. If trunking is available, the Registered icon will then be displayed.
MCS 2000 Syntrx-pro radio Manual dialing

To dial manually:
Key in the PSTN number to be dialed using the keypad. Press PTT or # to send the call.
All trunk mode PSTN calls must be prefixed by the digit 0.


Keypad edit
To change an entered digit:
Before a call is initiated, the last digit entered may be deleted by pressing the Edit/Call Cancel button. Press the Edit/Call Cancel button again to delete the next digit. Repeat as required to delete further digit(s) and then enter the correct digit(s).
If the Edit/Call Cancel button is pressed during a call, the call will be ended.

Last number redial
Recalling previously dialed channel numbers: From the idle state press the
PPT button once to recall last manually dialed or partially entered numbers.
Pressing PPT a second time will initiate a call using the recalled number.

Short form dial
To dial using short form stored numbers/alias:
Rotate pre-stored call list selector or step the Zone/Page buttons Press the Menu button to choose alias or call number (for example, REGION 16 TEL or 0053525516) Press the PTT or # button to send call.

Dedicated calls
To initiate a call to a preprogrammed ID:

Hold the Mic Call button or radio Call button down for a preset 3 second period. The number will be displayed as it is dialed.
The pre-programmed number is a Group Call number.


Group calls
Group calls:
are used to call large predefined parts of an organisation. IDs fall within the range of 900 998. operate on a predetermined local base site and can only be cancelled by the originator.

Ending a call
To end a traffic channel call:
press the radio Home (clear) button; or press the mic Edit/Call Cancel button; or press keypad * then #.
CALL ENDED will be displayed for 2 seconds

Receiving a call
Receiving an individual call:
If an individual call is received, the radio will ring, the display will show ALERTED and the ID of the calling radio.
To answer the call:

Press the PTT once, or take the mic off the hook. Watch the display for indication of when to press PTT and start speaking.
Group calls do NOT require any receiving radio to press the PTT to setup the call.

Receiving a call (contd)
When call setup is complete, a call timer indicator will appear in the display:
Call timer durations:
180 seconds for individuals, 240 seconds for phone, 300 seconds for group calls.
Call timer counts up from 0. The call is automatically cancelled if the timer reaches its duration limit.
MCS 2000 Syntrx-pro radio Canceling a call

Canceling a call during call setup:
Press the radio Home (clear) button or, Press * then # on the mic keypad.
Network timing parameters may cause delays during call canceling


Call in absence
Calls in absence (unanswered calls):
If not answered within 20 seconds, the calling radio will display ENGAGED . The called radio will store the call and sound a tone every 10 seconds.
Up to 10 calls can be stored. If the same radio calls again, only one call instance will be stored. If 10 calls have been received, the 11th call will overwrite the first.
The called radio will display the last ID to call and the call in absence indicator will also be lit.

Call in absence (contd)
To view stored call in absence details:
Press the Opt (call in absence) button.
01 indicates the most recently received call 213 indicates the calling ID. Use the rotary control to view the other calls in the stack
Press the PTT button to place the call, or the Home (clear) button to delete the number from the stack. Press the Opt button to return to normal display

Status calls
Sending a status call (prearranged message):
Use mic keypad to enter the ID to which call is to be made. Press the Status button followed by two digit status number. Check status message is correct e.g RESPONDING then press PTT or mic keypad #.

Emergency call
To make an emergency call:
Press and hold the emergency button down for 3 seconds to initiate a call to a preprogrammed emergency number (000).
3 seconds has been chosen to reduce accidental 000 emergency activation

Telephone out dial
To make an telephone call from the radio:
Use either the short form dial list as described or enter number manually from the mic keypad. Telephone numbers must be prefixed with a zero (0) for a PSTN call. Press PTT or mic # to send the call.

Telephone in-dial
To receive a telephone call to the radio:
The radio alerts as it would for a normal radio call Press the PTT to receive the call.
To call a radio from the PSTN, the caller must dial the SMR Gateway, followed by the radio ANN identity For example: Melb Gateway no. 0396200055 followed by radio ANN identity no. 7700892
MCS 2000 Syntrx-pro radio Interfleet/Interprefix calls

Interfleet and interprefix calls are speech calls placed from a radio to another, either in a different fleet, or with a different prefix.
Interfleet and interprefix calls Operation:

Key in the interfleet or interprefix ID number via mic keypad; then, Press PTT or keypad # to send the call. The receiving radio displays out of fleet message

DTMF over-dial
Allows radio to interface to telephone equipment such as answering machines, TACT units, or a private PABX.
Dual tone multi frequency (DTMF) over-dial call:

Once a call is established, press and hold the PTT while entering the desired number via the keypad.
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Operation of Motorola radios

Radio communication networks

Verbal communications Radio operational procedures

Operation of Motorola radios

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