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HF SSB transceiver type 8528 Operators handbook No part of this handbook may be reproduced, transcribed, translated into any language or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Codan Pty Ltd. ? Copyright 1993 Codan Pty Ltd. Codan Part No. 15-04016 Issue 4, April 1994 8528 HF SSB transceiveri Contents 1. About this handbook.1-1 Who should use this handbook.1-1 Icons and standards.1-1 Glossary.1-2 2. Overview .2-1 The transceiver control panels.2-5 The transceiver and control head rear panel.2-9 3. Installation .3-1 Mounting the transceiver.3-3 Code 117 mounting cradlefront entry.3-4 Code 118 mounting cradletop/bottom entry.3-5 Mounting the extended control head.3-6 Power supply.3-8 Grounding.3-9 Antennas and antenna tuners.3-9 4. Using the transceiver.4-1 Switching the transceiver on or off.4-2 Switching on or off without a PIN .4-2 Switching on or off with a PIN.4-3 The transceiver display.4-4 Option codes.4-4 Displaying the channel option.4-5 Dimming the display indicators.4-6 Reviewing the EPROM version and options.4-7 Contents ii8528 HF SSB transceiver Selecting channels .4-9 Using the Channel Up or Down buttons.4-9 Using the recall buttons.4-10 Adjusting the volume.4-11 Using the clarifier.4-12 Changing the operating mode (USB - LSB).4-13 Using the mute controls.4-14 Voice mute.4-14 Selective call mute.4-14 Tuning the antenna .4-15 Automatic tuning whip antenna.4-15 Multi-frequency tapped whip antenna.4-16 Antenna tuners .4-17 Tune receive only mode.4-19 Using the Tune Rx Frequency or buttons.4-20 Selecting the desired frequency.4-21 Storing a tuned receive only frequency.4-23 Transmitting.4-24 Using the microphone.4-24 Transmitting a message.4-25 Making an emergency call (Australia only).4-27 5. Using selective call .5-1 Selective call terms.5-2 Setting up selective call.5-4 Setting the pre-amble time period.5-5 Setting the fixed called address.5-6 Setting the self-identification address .5-7 Enabling the beacon mode.5-7 Setting tone calls.5-8 Setting up the selective call switches.5-9 Checking if a channel is enabled for selective call .5-10 Checking if a selective decode (SD) option is fitted.5-11 Selective call mute enable or inhibit.5-12 Enabling a channel for selective call.5-14 Transmitting a selective call.5-16 Contents 8528 HF SSB transceiveriii Receiving a selective call.5-19 Answering a received call.5-21 Returning a received call .5-22 Reviewing the list of received calls in memory.5-23 Reviewing calls held in memory.5-24 Recalling calls held in memory.5-26 Using the beacon feature.5-27 Selective beacon mode.5-29 (99) beacon mode.5-31 Using the external alarm feature.5-33 Testing the selective call functions.5-34 6. Using the receiver in scan mode .6-1 Scan mode terms.6-2 Setting up the scan mode.6-3 Programming the channels to be scanned.6-6 Receiving in scan mode.6-8 Start scanning.6-8 Stop scanning.6-8 Changing the scan mode.6-9 Using selective call in scan mode.6-11 Programming frequency band scan.6-13 Scanning frequency bands .6-17 Deleting unwanted scan channels .6-19 7. Programming channels .7-1 Setting up the P-channel inhibit options .7-2 Checking if the inhibit link is fitted to the PCB .7-3 Changing the inhibit options .7-5 Copying channels to P-channels.7-7 Creating receive only P-channels.7-10 Creating transmit and receive P-channels.7-12 Deleting unwanted P-channels.7-15 Programming display messages.7-16 Setting up temporary channels.7-18 Contents iv8528 HF SSB transceiver 8. Using tone call.8-1 Setting up tone call.8-2 Enabling a channel for tone call.8-5 Using the tone call mode .8-8 Transmitting a tone call.8-8 Receiving a tone call.8-9 9. Making a telephone interconnect call.9-1 Enabling the telephone mode.9-2 Making a telephone call.9-3 Sending a disconnect message.9-6 Storing a telephone number.9-8 Reviewing the stored telephone numbers.9-10 Calling a stored telephone number .9-12 Deleting a stored telephone number .9-15 Received call messages.9-17 Reviewing the list of received calls in memory.9-18 Returning a call.9-20 10. Operating with ARQ-FEC data.10-1 11. Changing the set-up options.11-1 Set-up option links.11-1 Front panel link.11-2 Changing the position of the front panel link.11-3 The microprocessor PCB link.11-4 Inserting the microprocessor PCB link .11-5 Reviewing set-up options.11-6 PTT timer .11-8 Enter a PIN (Personal Identification Number).11-10 Changing or deleting a PIN .11-12 Contents 8528 HF SSB transceiverv Power-on settings.11-14 Mute settings.11-14 Beep volume .11-16 Clear all settings and P-channels .11-17 Antenna select output.11-18 12. Display messages.12-1 Messages and operator errors .12-2 System errors.12-7 Reviewing the EPROM program content.12-8 13. Front and rear panel sockets.13-1 Microphone socket .13-2 Options SD and PP - external alarm and battery.13-3 power outlet socket Option PS - miscellaneous facilities socket.13-4 Antenna control socket .13-5 Remote control socket .13-8 14. Specification.14-1 15. Options and accessories.15-1 Appendix AThe 9300 ALE Controller . A-1 ALE operation.A-1 ALE station addressing.A-2 ALE scanning .A-2 ALE sounding.A-2 LQA exchange.A-2 Setting up the ALE system.A-3 Setting the self-identification address .A-4 Programming the channels to scan.A-6 Setting the preamble time period.A-8 Changing the sounding interval.A-9 Contents vi8528 HF SSB transceiver Using the 9300.A-10 Scanning.A-10 Calling a remote ALE station.A-11 Making a selective call to an ALE station.A-10 Receiving an ALE call.A-12 9300 settings.A-13 Disabling the 9300 ALE Controller.A-19 Link establishment time.A-20 Limitations.A-21 Contents 8528 HF SSB transceivervii List of drawings FigureTitlePage 2.1Front panel control transceiver.2-11 2.2Extended control head transceiver.2-12 2.3The transceiver rear panel.2-13 2.4The extended control head rear panel.2-13 3.1Typical base station installation.3-1 3.2Typical mobile installation.3-2 5.1Selective call switches.5-9 9.1Telephone interconnect block diagram.9-1 11.1The front panel link.11-2 11.2The microprocessor link.11-4 ? Contents viii8528 HF SSB transceiver 8528 HF SSB transceiver1-1 1. About this handbook Who should use this handbook This handbook is written for the person who installs and operates the Codan 8528 transceiver. Icons and standards The following icons and standards have been used throughout this handbook. This iconMeans ? the subject is continued over the page. ? the end of a subject. this is a warning, and information associated with this symbol must be adhered to. Entera button on the transceiver. an antenna symbol used in drawings. About this handbook 1-28528 HF SSB transceiver Glossary ADAntenna Driver ARQAutomatic Repeat Request FECForward Error Correction LCDLiquid Crystal Display LSBLower Side Band PINPersonal Identification Number PSMiscellaneous facilities PTTPress To Talk RRemote RFDSRoyal Flying Doctor Service (Australia only) RxReceive SDSelective call Decode TelstraTelstra (formerly OTC Australia) TxTransmit USBUpper Side Band ? 8528 HF SSB transceiver2-1 2. Overview Your 8528 HF SSB transceiver employs the latest concepts in design and reliability for long range communications. It ha