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PUBLICATION NUMBER: 10515-0345-4200 MARCH 2011 Rev. D

RF-7800S SECURE PERSONAL RADIO AND SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE OPERATION MANUAL

The material contained herein is subject to U.S. export approval. No export or re-export is permitted without written approval from the U.S. Government.

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY HARRIS CORPORATION (RF COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION) FROM HARRIS TO YOU - This warranty is extended to the original buyer and applies to all Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division equipment purchased and employed for the service normally intended, except those products specifically excluded. NOTE: Terms and conditions of the standard warranty may be superseded by the terms and conditions of your contract. WHAT WE WILL DO - If your Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division equipment purchased from us fails in normal use because of a defect in workmanship or materials within one year from the date of shipment, we will repair or replace (at our option) the equipment or part without charge to you, at our authorized repair center or factory. WHAT YOU MUST DO - You must notify us promptly of a defect within one year from date of shipment. Assuming that Harris concurs that the complaint is valid, and is unable to correct the problem without having the equipment shipped to Harris:

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Customers with equipment purchased for use outside the United States must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number for the return of the defective equipment or part to our factory in Rochester, NY, U.S.A., for repair or replacement. You must prepay all transportation, insurance, duty and customs charges. We will pay for return to you of the repaired/ replaced equipment or part, C.I.F. destination; you must pay any duty, taxes or customs charges. Customers with equipment purchased for use in the United States must obtain an RMA number, properly pack, insure, prepay the shipping charges and ship the defective equipment or part to our factory or to the Authorized Warranty Repair Center indicated by us. Harris Corporation RF Communications Division Product Service 1680 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14610, U.S.A.

Telephone: (585) 242-3561 Fax: (585) 242-4483 http://www.harris.com

Toll-free telephone number: (866) 264-8040 https://premier.harris.com/rfcomm

Harris will repair or replace the defective equipment or part and pay for its return to you, provided the repair or replacement is due to a cause covered by this warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED - We regret that we cannot be responsible for:

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Defects or failures caused by buyer or user abuse or misuse. Defects or failures caused by unauthorized attempts to repair or alter the equipment in any way. Consequential damages incurred by a buyer or user from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to transportation, non-Harris repair or service costs, downtime costs, costs for substituting equipment or loss of anticipated profits or revenue. The performance of the equipment when used in combination with equipment not purchased from Harris. HARRIS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES BEYOND THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AS CONTAINED HEREIN. ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY ARE EXCLUDED.

SERVICE WARRANTY - Any repair service performed by Harris under this limited warranty is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for sixty days from date of repair. All terms and exclusions of this limited warranty apply to the service warranty. IMPORTANT - Customers who purchased equipment must obtain an RMA before shipping the defective equipment to us. Failure to obtain an RMA before shipment may result in a delay in the repair/replacement and return of your equipment. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS - Concerning this warranty or equipment sales or services, please contact our Product Service Department.

PUBLICATION NUMBER: 10515-0345-4200 APRIL 2011 Rev. D

RF-7800S

SECURE PERSONAL RADIO AND SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE OPERATION MANUAL

The material contained herein is subject to U.S. export approval. No export or re-export is permitted without written approval from the U.S. Government.

Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Harris Corporation. Such information and descriptions may not be copied or reproduced by any means, or disseminated or distributed without the express prior written permission of Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division, 1680 University Avenue, Rochester, New York 14610-1887.

Copyright  2011 By Harris Corporation All Rights Reserved This manual is based on SPR Utility Software Version: 1.4.0 and Secure Personal Radio Firmware 7.01

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HARRIS CORPORATION RF COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION 1680 University Avenue Rochester, New York 14610-1887 USA Tel: 585-244-5830. Fax: 585-242-4755. http://www.harris.com

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.1

SPR OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.1 Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.2 Document Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 QUICK START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.1 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.2 Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.3 Multiple Radio Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.4 Enter Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.5 Radio Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2.6 Radio Fill and Radio State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 FALCON II AND III INTEROPERABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7.1 RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7.2 SPR Utility Software for PC or PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2.1

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH RF-7800S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.1 SPR Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 Programming Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.3 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 RF-7800S CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.1 Audio Connection (AUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.2 Data Connection (DAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.3 UHF Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.4 Battery / DC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.4.1 Li-ION Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.4.2 AA Battery Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.4.3 Attach Battery Pack to RF-7800S-TR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.4.4 RF-7800S-TR DC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.5 GPS Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.6 Wireless Control Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 EQUIPMENT TEARDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 BATTERY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4.1 Recharging the Li-ION Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4.2 Battery Storage and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4.3 Li-ION Battery Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4.4 Disposing of Li-ION Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3.1 3.2 3.3

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.1 Install SPR Utility Software on the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Install SPR Utility Software on the PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 START SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1 Multiple Radio Error Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.2 Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 SHUTDOWN SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.1 Shutdown Software on PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.2 Shutdown Software on PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 UNINSTALL SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7.1 Removing Software from PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7.2 Removing Software from PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SPR OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4.1 4.2

SPR OPERATION OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPR CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.1 Select Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.2 Adjust Volume [VOL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.3 Push-To-Talk [PTT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.4 Function Button [OK] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 DISTRESS BEACON ACTIVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 ZEROIZE RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 AUDIO INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6 WIRELESS CONTROL PORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 REPEATER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 RANGE EXTENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 BATTERY OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SUS OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5.1 5.2

MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO STATUS BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.1 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.2 Network Name and Role ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.3 Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.4 Radio Receiving/Transmitting State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.5 GPS Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3 GENERAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.1 Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5-1 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3

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SUS OPERATION - CONTINUED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5.3.2 Selection Using PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.3 Screen Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.4 General Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.5 File Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 POSITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1 Ground Force Tracker Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1.1 GFT Positions Display Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1.2 GFT Positions Display Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1.3 GFT Positions Display Images (Maps/Photos) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.2 Other Positions Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.3 SA Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 MESSAGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 Harris RF-6705 Tactical Messaging Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2 Other Messaging Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6 TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.1 General Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.1.1 Auto Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.1.2 Auto Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.2 Positions Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.2.1 Edit Ground Force Tracker Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.2.2 Add New Positions SA Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.3 Messaging Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.2 Test Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.3 Radio Fill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.4 Update Sounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.5 Update Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7 STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.1 Status Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2 Net Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.3 Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.4 General Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RADIO CONFIGURATION EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 6.1 6.2

RADIO FILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USING THE EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.1 View Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2 Navigate Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3 Edit Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.4 Save Radio Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.5 Validate Radio Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.6 Exit Radio Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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NETS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1 Select a Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.2 Add, Copy, Remove Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.3 Edit Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 STATION TYPE EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.1 Select a Station (General) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.2 Add, Copy, Remove Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.3 Edit Knob Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.4 Edit SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 ROLE EDITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5.1 Select Role ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5.2 Add/Delete Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5.3 Echelon ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.6 KEYS EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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BUILT-IN TEST RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POWER-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPR HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USER TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEST RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.1 Memory Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.2 Tx Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.3 Rx Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.4 Power Supply Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.5 GPS Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.6 Wireless Control Port Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.7 Battery Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.8 Software-Health Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.9 Citadel Known Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.10 Fill Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-1 7-1 7-1 7-2 7-2 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-3 7-4 7-4

FILL PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A.1 A.2

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RADIO FILL COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.2.1 System File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.2.2 Role File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.2.3 Key File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.2.4 Mission Fill File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.3 MANAGING KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.3.1 Encryption Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FILL PLANNING - CONTINUED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A.3.2 Citadel Customized Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.3.3 Citadel Algorithm Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.3.4 Key Management Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.4 NETWORK PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.4.1 Communication Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.4.2 Traffic Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.4.3 Slot Assignment Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.5 COMMUNICATION SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6 SAMPLE FILL (RADIO PLAN FILE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.1 Sample Plan Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.2 Half Duplex Voice, Narrowband Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.3 Full Duplex Voice, TGW2 Wideband Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.4 Dual Talk Groups Both . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.5 Data Net with Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.6 Setting Up Dual Talk Group Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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MAP OVERLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5

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A-2 A-2 A-2 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-4 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-6 A-7 A-7 A-8

MAP OVERLAY OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CREATING MAP IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMAGE FILE REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOAD MAP IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXAMPLE IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B-1 B-1 B-1 B-2 B-2

GLOSSARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

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Secure Personal Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Connecting SPR and PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Splash Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Items Included with RF-7800S-TR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 Items Included with RF-7800S-V001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2 Li-ION Battery Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 SPR Utility Software Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 SPR Team Radio Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Function Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 Radio Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 PDA Soft Input Panel (SIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 GFT Positions Displays (No GPS and with GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 Tools Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Preferences, General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 Preferences, Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 Positions Preferences, New SA Application Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13 Preferences, Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15 Radio Configuration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16 Update Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17 Update Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19 Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 Radio Configuration Editor, Save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Radio Configuration Editor, Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3 Radio Configuration Editor, Knob Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5 Radio Configuration Editor, Situation Awareness (SA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6 Radio Configuration Editor, Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Radio Configuration Editor, Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 Dual Talk Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9 Example GFT Display with Map at Border. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

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SAFETY SUMMARY 1.

INTRODUCTION

All operators and maintenance personnel must observe the following safety precautions during operation and maintenance of this equipment. Specific warnings and cautions are provided in the manual and at the end of this Safety Summary. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes appear before various steps in the manual and will be used as follows:

   2.

WARNING

Used when injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment is possible

CAUTION

Used when there is a possibility of damage to equipment

NOTE

Used to alert personnel to a condition that requires emphasis

PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Basic safety precautions consider factors involved in protecting personnel from injury or death. Electrical, mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic radiation (EMR), material, or chemical hazards are the most common types of hazards found in electronic equipment. No significant safety hazards are inherent in the RF-7800S radio. Of the potential hazards that do exist, the most serious is the generation of toxic fumes if the battery cells burn. This hazard can be greatly minimized if proper care is exercised when using, storing, recharging, and disposing of battery cells as described in this instruction. The following are types of hazards that may exist:

3.

CHEMICAL

Chemicals or materials used for servicing the equipment may present potential hazards. Many chemical agents, such as cleaners and solvents, may be toxic, volatile, or flammable. If used incorrectly, these agents can cause injury or death.

EMR

Overexposure to electromagnetic radiation results from amplified radio frequencies that may produce a health hazard.

OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY GUIDELINES

Good safety discipline is critical to prevent injury to personnel. All other safety measures are useless if personnel do not observe the safety precautions and do not follow safety disciplines. Once aware of a hazard, personnel should ensure that all others are aware of the hazard. The following basic safety disciplines are stressed: a.

Read a procedure entirely before performing it. Personnel must always perform each assigned task in a safe manner.

b.

Power to the equipment must be removed before a piece of equipment is removed.

c.

Personnel must react when someone is being electrically shocked. Perform the following steps: 1.

Shut off power.

2.

Call for help.

3.

Administer first aid if qualified.

Under no circumstances should a person come directly in contact with the body unless the power has been removed. When immediate removal of the power is not possible, personnel must use a non-conductive material to try to jolt or pry the body away from the point of shock.

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The next section contains general safety precautions not directly related to specific procedures or equipment. These precautions are oriented toward the maintenance technician. However, all personnel must understand and apply these precautions during the many phases of operation and maintenance of the equipment. The following precautions must be observed:

HEED WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Specific warnings and cautions are provided to ensure the safety and protection of personnel and equipment. Be familiar with and strictly follow all warnings and cautions on the equipment and in technical manuals.

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Chapter 1.1

Introduction

SPR OVERVIEW

The RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio (SPR) offers completely automatic and hands-free operation, is small and lightweight, and fits easily in a pocket. The Secure Personal Radio, hereafter referred to as the SPR radio, incorporates a built-in Standard Positioning Service (SPS) Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, allowing easy-to-use position tracking and messaging services. All transmissions are secured by standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) or optional Citadel® digital encryption. The SPR uses a seamless network-centric system of wideband communications. A narrowband capability supports communications with some Harris Falcon family of tactical radios. Refer to Paragraph A.4 for networking information. SPR Utility Software (SUS) provides the interactive capabilities necessary to configure the SPR for basic use and also acts as a host to positioning and messaging software. The software is compatible with Windows XP or Windows Mobile 6.0. The Communications Planning Application (CPA) for RF-7800S provides complete configuration and programming capabilities. The SPR operates in the 350-450 MHz Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band at up to 2 watts output power. Traditional narrowband communication and a sophisticated wideband waveform that provides secure, full-duplex voice conferencing, situational awareness, retransmission, range extension, six talk groups, and high-speed data are offered. A short-range wireless transceiver provides an interface to a variety of accessories such as Push-to-Talk (PTT) devices. External OK, PTT1 and PTT2 are supported. See Figure 1-1.

FULL DUPLEX VOICE, IP DATA, AND SA DATA

TALK GROUP 1

SPR 2

SPR 1

WIRELESS CONTROL PORT

PC

SPR 3

12055-0710-A006 USB CABLE, SPR FILL

SPR 4 WIRELESS CONTROL PORT

PDA

CL-0345-4200-001B

Figure 1-1. Secure Personal Radio Overview

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All acronyms are contained in the Glossary in the back of this manual. 1.1.2

Document Overview

This documentation provides the information necessary to set up, configure, and operate the SPR using the SPR Utility software. It assumes that users have prior knowledge and experience using Microsoft Windows® Mobile and desktop operating systems. On the Personal Computer (PC), press F1 to access help. On the Personal Data Assistant (PDA), the SPR Help system can be accessed using the Start  Help menu selection. SPR Help provides guidance on all aspects of the software. 1.2

QUICK START

The SPR radio is connected via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) to a PC or PDA which acts as the host when using the device mode cable, 12055-0710-A006. The radio manages the collection of proprietary data from other SPR stations in its communication network and exposes this information to the PC or PDA. Additionally, the SPR Utility Software operates with Falcon II radios attached to the PC or PDA using serial cable 12011-0200-A006. See Figure 1-2. 1.2.1

Software Installation

The software is installed with a standard Windows installer. This installer is launched automatically (via the standard Windows auto-launch functionality) from a USB storage device (such as a thumb drive), or from a file system including removable media such as a Compact Flash storage device. Installation files can also be transferred from a host computer via Microsoft ActiveSync. A success message gets posted when installation is complete. All components needed to allow the SPR Utility software to run are installed.

PDA

12055-0710-A006 USB CABLE, SPR FILL 12011-0200-A006 SERIAL CABLE RF-7800S-TR SPR TEAM RADIOS

RF-5800M-HH RADIO CL-0345-4200-002

Figure 1-2. Connecting SPR and PDA

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Start-Up

The SPR Utility Software must be started manually on the PC by selecting Start > Programs > Harris RF Communications > SPR Utility Software > SUS or on the PDA by selecting Start > Programs > SUS. A splash screen is displayed when the application is first launched. It will remain visible for a minimum amount of time. See Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3. Splash Screen 1.2.3

Multiple Radio Error

SUS does not support connection to multiple radios. A multiple radio error screen is displayed whenever the SPR Utility Software detects multiple radios are connected to the host. This screen is displayed until only one radio is connected. Click the OK button to force a rescan of connected radios. The ability to go to the Main Menu is disabled when in this state. 1.2.4

Enter Password

A programming password can be set using the Communications Planning Application (CPA) for RF-7800S. When connecting the SPR to SUS, the user is prompted to Enter Password if the radio password has not already been entered. The default password is no password and no authentication is required.

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Program the radio using the SPR Utility Software as described in this book. The Communications Planning Application (CPA) for RF-7800S provides complete configuration and programming capabilities. The SPR Utility Software supports: •

Mission fill, used to download fill files to the radio

•

Situational Awareness (SA) data host, used to send and retrieve SA data packets to and from the radio

•

Test and diagnostics

•

Firmware and voice prompt upgrades

•

Links to positions and messaging applications

1.2.6

Radio Fill and Radio State

The radio will enter an inactive state upon receipt of any fill related data file or a software upgrade. This helps to determine the correct parameters to use, especially where an inconsistent set of files are loaded, and also because certain changes can only be implemented when the radio is reset. The files stored into the radio must be consistent. The default fill is used when: •

The Configuration Identification (ID) does not match a configuration defined in the Fill

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If there are no configured nets

If keys are not defined for all key tags called up in all configured nets, then the corresponding net will be treated as an unconfigured net. 1.3

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents are either referenced or contain useful information on interoperability with the SPR:

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RF-6705-SW001 Tactical Messaging Software (online help)

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RF-6910-SW002 Command and Control for Personal Computer-Combat Network Radio (C2PC-CNR) System Manual, (10515-0322-4200)

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RF-6920-SW001 Command and Control for Windows Mobile-Combat Network Radio (C2CE-CNR) System Manual, (10515-0322-4100)

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RF-6920-SW002 Command and Control for Windows Mobile-Combat Network Radio (C2CE-CNR) System Manual, (10515-0358-4100)

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C2CE-CNR User’s Guide, Northrop-Grumman publication, provided with software. Harris Publication Number (10518-2720-01)

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RF-7850I International Line-of-Sight Radio Programming Application Software User’s Guide (10515-0347-4200)

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Communications Planning Application (CPA) for RF-7800S Help

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PC or PDA on-line help

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SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE FEATURES

SPR Utility Software supports the following Secure Personal Radio operations: •

Positions: •

Receive GPS information from a SPR radio

•

Local Situational Awareness display using GPS information to display dots on grid/ map

•

Conversion of GPS information to Northrop-Grumman format to be used in either the C2PC-CNR or C2CE-CNR application

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Messaging

•

Radio Fill •

Configuration of radio settings using fill file

•

Fill file editing

•

Radio operations status display

•

Radio self test operations and display of test results

•

Radio Firmware upgrade

SPR Utility Software specific features are: •

Backward compatibility with radio firmware as new versions of the SPR Utility Software are released

•

Recognize and accommodate changes in radio firmware

•

Update radio sounds to customize audio to operational events

•

Online Help

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CONFIGURATIONS

The RF-7800S radios covered in this manual can be differentiated as follows: •

RF-7800S-TR001 Team Radio SPR, Green, with Rechargeable Lithium-ION (Li-ION) Battery

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RF-7800S-TR011 Team Radio SPR, Black, with Rechargeable Li-ION Battery

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RF-7800S-TR101 Team Radio SPR, Green, with AA Battery

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RF-7800S-TR111 Team Radio SPR, Black, with AA Battery

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RF-7800S-V001 Secure Personal Vehicular Team Radio (SVR)

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FALCON II AND III INTEROPERABILITY

The SPR interoperates with the following radios in secure voice, fixed frequency narrowband mode Frequency Shift Keying (FSK). Plain text FSK mode (non-secure Voice) is not supported. CPA supports heterogeneous networks of RF-7800S and RF-5800M-HH and RF-7800M-MP. •

RF-5800M-HH (Citadel MK-128, Citadel MK-256, AES-128, AES-256)

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RF-5800M-MP (Citadel MK-128)*

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RF-5800U-HH (Citadel MK-128)*

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RF-5800U-MP (Citadel MK-128)*

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RF-7800M-MP (AES-256) *These radios are not supported by the CPA.

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SPECIFICATIONS

The RF-7800S radio, PC and PDA specifications for use with the SPR Utility Software are described below. 1.7.1

RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio

Refer to Table 1-1 for RF-7800S specifications. Table 1-1. Specifications, RF-7800S Function

Specification General

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Frequency Range

350.000 to 450.000 MHz

Channel Spacing

25 kHz, 500 kHz or 1.2 MHz

Net Presets

14 programmable presets with talkgroups

Modulation

16 kbps FSK or 135/338 kbps Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying (GMSK)

Voice Operation

Full duplex, three simultaneous talkers, Unlimited listeners, Priority break-in, Selectable Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) or pushto-talk

Data Operation

Simultaneous data and voice, USB Remote Network Driver Interface Specification (RNDIS) Device

Location (self)

Built-in GPS with automatic position report

Alerts

Audible network warnings

Battery (RF-7800S-TR)

Rechargeable, 8-hour life, optional AA battery pack

Vehicular DC Power (RF-7800S-V)

+28 VDC power (11 to 32 VDC) connected using unterminated 12055-1940-A015 DC Cable Assembly

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Specification

Range

Open terrain: 1-3 km, Urban: 500-800 m, Jungle: up to 500 m

Software Architecture

Upgradeable via USB port

Encryption

Selectable: Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)-197 AES 256-bit, Citadel 256-bit

Color

Black (FED-STD-595B 37038) or Green (FED-STD-595B 34094) Environmental

Shock/Vibration

Ground portable

Immersion

2 meters (6.56 feet). Reference MIL-STD-810F Method 512.4 Procedure I.

RF-7800S-TR Size with 171 x 80 x 35 mm (6.73 x 3.15 x 1.38 inches) Battery (maximum envelope) RF-7800S-V Size (no cables) 145.4 x 108 x 51.3 mm (5.72 x 4.25 x 2.02 inches) Weight RF-7800S-TR Weight RF-7800S-V

300 grams (0.66 pounds) 645.46 grams (1.423 pounds)

Temperature

-30 to +65 °C (-22 to 149 °F). Reference MIL-STD-810F Method 501.4 Procedure II (high temperature), Method 502.4 Procedure II (low temperature). Interfaces

USB 2.0 Multi-function

Data, Configuration/Control

RF

Sub Miniature A (SMA) connector, 50 ohm nominal, unbalanced

Wireless Control Port

2.4 GHz, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.15.4 interface Transmitter Specifications

Power Output

2 watts, adjustable to 1 W, 0.25 W

Frequency Stability

±1 parts per million (ppm) Receiver Specifications

Sensitivity Audio Output

0 to 75 dBA with standard headphone

Standard Features

Simultaneous, full-duplex voice for multiple speakers Automatic Whisper Mode USB digital data interface Embedded GPS

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Refer to Table 1-2 for PC and PDA specifications when using the SPR Utility Software. Table 1-2. PC and PDA Specifications, SPR Utility Software PC Operating System

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later

Minimum PC requirements

Pentium III, 800 MHz, 256 MB of Random Access Memory (RAM), USB port, and 500 MB of free disk space

PDA

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Windows Mobile 6.0

Minimum requirements

PXA255(A0) XScale Processor, 400 MHz, 64 MB RAM, 256 MB Flash Size, USB host port

Standard requirements

PXA320(B2) XScale Processor, 800 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 512 MB Flash Size, USB host port

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ITEMS INCLUDED WITH RF-7800S

See Figure 2-1. The following are included with RF-7800S-TR: •

12055-1000-01 SPR Radio Assembly (Green) - RF-7800S-TR001, -TR101, or 12055-1000-02 SPR Radio Assembly (Black) - RF-7800S-TR011, -TR111

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12055-2100-01 Battery, Rechargeable Lithium-ION (Li-ION) - RF-7800S-TR001, TR101 or 12055-2101-01 Battery Holder, AA - RF-7800S-TR101or -TR111

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12055-2700-01 Antenna, Ultra High Frequency (UHF) SPR Whip

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10515-0345-4100 Operation Card, RF-7800S-TR

12055-2700-01 ANTENNA, UHF SPR WHIP

12055-1000-01 (GREEN) 12055-1000-02 (BLACK) SPR TEAM RADIO 10515-0345-4100 OPERATION CARD, RF-7800S-TR

12055-2100-01 BATTERY, RECHARGEABLE LI-ION OR 12055-2101-01 BATTERY HOLDER, AA

CL-0345-4200-0024

Figure 2-1. Items Included with RF-7800S-TR

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See Figure 2-2. The following are included with RF-7800S-V001 Secure Personal Vehicular Team Radio: •

12055-1900-01 Vehicular SPR Radio Assembly

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12055-1940-A015 DC Power Cable Assembly

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12006-0017-01 GPS Antenna (Magnetic Mount)

Supporting items available separately are: •

RF-3184-AT320 225 to 450 MHz Vehicular Antenna

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RF-292-01 Universal Antenna Mount

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10497-9936-A020 BNC Male to SMA Male RF Coax Cable

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E75-0017-180 GPS Antenna Coaxial Extension Cable (SMB Male)

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10515-0345-4000 Operation Card, RF-7800S-V 12006-0017-01 GPS ANTENNA

12055-1900-01 VEHICULAR SPR RADIO ASSEMBLY

TO 11-32 VDC POWER 12055-1940-A015 DC POWER CABLE ASSEMBLY

CL-10515-0345-0029

Figure 2-2. Items Included with RF-7800S-V001

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SPR Utility Software

Personal Computer (PC) and Personal Data Assistant (PDA) software for operation and template based configuration is provided by the SPR Utility Software (SUS) included in the programming kit. Refer to Paragraph 1.7.2 for compatible PC and PDA requirements. 2.1.2

Programming Kit

The following is included with RF-7800S-PK001 (12055-7808-01) Programming Kit, SPR: •

12055-0710-A006 Cable, SPR Fill, Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB Type A (This is a device mode cable that enables the radio to act as a client when connected to a USB host PC or PDA.)

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10518-2908-01 Compact Disk (CD) with SUS for PC and PDA, and Communications Planning Application (CPA) for RF-7800S software

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12055-0218-01 USB Flash Drive with SUS for PC and PDA, and CPA software

2.1.3

Optional Accessories

Some optional accessories compatible with the SPR include (refer to catalog for available options): •

12055-0711-Axxx Cable, SPR Fill, USB Type Mini B-5

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12055-0712-A006 Cable, SPR Fill, USB Type A Receptor (Host mode cable enables version 5 or greater SPR radio to act as a host when connected to USB client devices.)

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12055-0713-Axxx USB to Serial Data Communications Equipment (DCE) Cable (DB9 Female)

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12055-0714-Axxx USB to Ethernet Adapter Cable

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12055-0715-Axxx USB to Serial Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Cable (DB9 Male)

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RF-3030-HS001 (12055-0300-01) Headset, Lightweight (others available)

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12055-0450-01 Push-to-Talk (PTT), Wireless

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RF-5854-CH006 (12055-2500-01) Battery Charger for 12055-2100-01, Six Bay

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RF-5854-CH001 (12055-2600-01) Battery Charger for 12055-2100-01, Single Bay

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12055-6060-01 through -05 Holster, (Green, Tan, Transition Digital, Desert Digital, Black)

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RF-7800S CONNECTIONS

Connections are uniquely mechanically keyed to avoid misconnections. 2.2.1

Audio Connection (AUD)

The 9-pin circular bayonet audio connector is located on the upper right-hand side top of the radio. It supports the following functions: •

Mono or Stereo Headset (Microphone, Earpiece), with one to five PTT devices.

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Power output to supply external devices.

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Data Connection (DAT)

The 9-pin circular bayonet fill/data connector is located on the top of the radio. It supports the following functions: •

Programming cable connects the PC or PDA USB port.

•

•

Loads SPR Fill data

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Provides USB data path

Power out to supply external equipment.

The SPR USB port provides both host (to connect to a memory stick) and peripheral (to connect to a PC/Laptop) USB functionality. This is set by the state of the USB Identification (ID) pin on J2. A device mode programming cable is included with the programming kit. A host mode cable is optional. In addition to status/control programming connections, the DAT connection supports USB to serial and USB to Ethernet to support configuration options for serial-relay, ASCII-remote, and external-GPS. 2.2.3

UHF Antenna Connection

The UHF antenna connection can be used to connect an external UHF antenna or an external amplifier, depending on the platform configuration. The UHF antenna connector utilizes a standard sub-miniature A female connector. A custom Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) waveform is transmitted. The antenna for RF-7800S-TR is the 12055-2700-01 UHF SPR Whip Antenna. The antenna for RF-7800S-V is the RF-3184-AT320 225 to 450 MHz Vehicular Antenna (uses 10497-9936-A020 BNC Male to SMA Male RF Coax Cable to connect). 2.2.4

Battery / DC Power Connection

The three pin DC power connector is located on the bottom panel of the radio. A battery pack or external power source interfaces with the radio through a twist and lock connector that allows for a quick disconnect/connect. The following RF-7800S-TR power sources are supported: •

12055-2100-01 Battery, Rechargeable Li-ION, for Team Radio

•

12055-2101-01 Battery Holder, AA

RF-7800S-V001 +28 VDC power (11 to 32 VDC) is connected from a vehicular source using the unterminated 12055-1940-A015 DC Cable Assembly. 2.2.4.1

Li-ION Battery

The nominal battery voltage is 3.75 VDC and the usable battery voltage range is 4.2 VDC to 3.0 VDC. The Li-ION battery contains a one-wire fuel gauge which communicates battery parameters to the radio. Observe the following warnings and cautions information about the Li-ION battery.

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Upon delivery, battery is not fully charged. Recharge before initial use and only charge in Harris approved Li-ION chargers.

Do not crush, disassemble, reverse polarity, incinerate or mutilate the Li-ION battery. Do not expose to fire or temperatures above 160 °F (71 °C). The battery can rupture or explode if it becomes hot, a hissing sound is heard, or an irritating smell occurs. Move the equipment to a well-ventilated area. Failure to do so could cause personal injury or death.

ACID CONTAMINATES Li-ION BATTERIES. Every effort must be made to keep Li-ION batteries isolated from lead-acid batteries because lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid. DO NOT use the same tools and materials for both types of batteries. Any trace of acid or acid fumes will permanently damage Li-ION batteries on contact.

A damaged lithium battery that is exposed to water could cause a fire or explosion, causing personal injury. Never expose batteries to any amount of water at any time. Replace batteries with cracked or damaged cases immediately.

A partially discharged or damaged lithium battery is considered to be hazardous waste that can cause personal injury.

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AA Battery Holder

The AA battery holder is a non-rechargeable battery pack which accepts six standard commercially available AA size cells having a nominal terminal voltage in the range 0.8 volts to 1.8 volts. Typical non-rechargeable types are: zinc carbon, alkaline manganese, and lithium iron disulphide; A rechargeable nickel metal hydride may also be used. Alternative AA cells, having a terminal voltage of up to 3.6 volts per cell, will not damage the battery pack. The AA battery pack contains a simple fuel gauge. When the primary cells are at an end-of-life state, the center pin contact detects a low impedance and a low battery indication is given. Battery insertion polarity is clearly marked. When the cells are inserted incorrectly, then the positive terminal of the cell is unable to make contact when the pack hatch is closed.

Do not crush, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Do not connect to charger units. Observe cell polarity when loading pack. Do not mix new and old cells. Do not mix cell types. When the battery pack will not be in use for an extended period, please remove the AA cells to prevent unnecessary discharge. 2.2.4.3

Attach Battery Pack to RF-7800S-TR

The battery pack has a quick twist mount for easy connect and disconnect. See Figure 2-1. Attach battery to transceiver by seating the battery on the base of the radio at an angle to the base, and then twist the battery into position in a clockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the battery. The battery latch on the side of the radio snaps into the lock position when the battery is properly positioned on the radio. 2.2.4.4

RF-7800S-TR DC Power

The DC power connector is located on the bottom panel of the radio. Characteristics are: •

No damage from voltages up to 5.5 V.

•

Normal operation when powered from 3.3 V to 4.2 V. Degraded operation may occur from 3.2 V to 3.3 V.

•

Transmit power cut back when the Li-ION battery capacity is below the low battery warning level parameter defined in the fill.

•

Transmission stops and radio is shut down when the Li-ION battery capacity is below the battery empty level parameter defined in the fill.

•

Transmission stops and radio is shut down when the AA battery indicates that it is empty.

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GPS Connections

The Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna is located on the top of the RF-7800S-TR. Do not remove the GPS Antenna from the RF-7800S-TR. RF-7800S-V uses the 12006-0017-01 GPS Antenna which provides remote mounting.

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Wireless Control Port

A short-range wireless transceiver is located on the front of the radio and is designed to interface with a variety of compatible remote accessories such as Push-to-Talk devices. The Wireless Control Port is a 2.4 GHz, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.15.4 interface with antenna. The field of view of the antenna is approximately 120 degrees (conical), with centerline perpendicular to the front face of the radio. The output power level of the Wireless Control Port may be modified in the fill file. The Wireless Control Port operates in a secured mode allowing for access control with 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. A one-to-one non-beaconed network is formed when a wireless device button is selected. Radio silence is maintained at other times. Wear the radio so the Wireless Control Port faces the wireless PTT. 2.3

EQUIPMENT TEARDOWN

Perform the following procedure to tear down the RF-7800S. Configuration remains saved in non-volatile flash memory after battery is removed. Removing battery will not zeroize radio. a)

Zeroize the radio to clear the radio configuration settings.

b)

Turn the radio function switch to the OFF position.

c)

Disconnect the headset from the transceiver audio connector.

d)

Disconnect data cable, if connected.

e)

For RF-7800S-TR, remove the battery. Hold the battery latch in the raised position while rotating the battery in the counterclockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the battery.

f)

For RF-7800S-V, remove DC Cable Assembly and antenna cables.

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BATTERY INFORMATION

Observe the following warnings and cautions information about the battery. Perform battery maintenance and storage as described here. 2.4.1

Recharging the Li-ION Battery Pack

Do not attempt to recharge a disposable battery.

Use only battery chargers approved by Harris. Never attempt to modify the battery or the charger. Doing so may result in damage to the battery or the radio, or may cause personal injury to the user. The optional RF-5854-CH006 Six-Bay Battery Charger (12055-2500-01) or RF-5854-CH006 Single-Bay Battery Charger (12055-2600-01) provides fully automatic charging for the Li-ION battery pack (12055-2100-01). The time required to charge a battery pack is about five hours at 68 to 77 °F (20 to 25 °C). A status display is provided for each battery. A battery charger manual (10515-0337-4100) is supplied with the battery charger. The units contain several outlet adaptors, and can be operated from 100-240 VAC, 47-440 Hz. 2.4.2

Battery Storage and Maintenance

For maximum battery life, observe the following.

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It is not necessary to wait until the battery is completely discharged before recharging the battery. The Li-ION battery does not have a memory associated with recharging.

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Keep the battery’s metal contacts dry and clean.

•

Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before requiring replacement.

•

Store unused batteries in a cool, dry place.

•

Recharge the battery after long periods on non-use (six months) to maximize battery life.

•

Cover the battery terminal with a plastic top cap. Keep cap secured to recessed lanyard retention pin on side of battery.

•

Battery requires periodic conditioning in addition to the normal charge/discharge use. Putting a battery pack through a CONDITION cycle results in the battery pack capacity indicator being reset.

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Li-ION Battery Test

Use the Push to test button to check the status of the battery as indicated by the status lights. See Figure 2-3. •

Flashing Red indicates a flat battery.

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Red light indicates 25% or less battery life.

•

Each additional green status light indicates an additional 25% or less. FULLY CHARGED 100

PUSH TO BATTERY BATTERY TEST CONNECTOR STATUS

25

50

75

CL-0345-4200-004A

Figure 2-3. Li-ION Battery Test 2.4.4

Disposing of Li-ION Batteries

Do not dispose of batteries in uncontrolled trash. Completely discharge batteries before proper disposal. Partially discharged batteries may contain a significant amount of energy and should be handled with care. The battery pack should be handled with care. The battery pack should be wrapped with insulating material such as plastic, and then packed for disposal. Do not place lithium ion batteries in trash compactors. Refer to local directives for additional information on lithium batteries. 2.5

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

The radio does not require any operator level scheduled periodic maintenance. However, the radio should be occasionally inspected for external damage. The radio should be thoroughly cleaned after exposure to salt water, sand, or mud. Rinse and/or soak exposed contacts, such as the battery connector, and audio connector with fresh water and then dry with low pressure air, if available.

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Software Installation and Start-Up

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

The following topics are included in this section: •

Compatibility

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Installation

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Start SPR Utility Software

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SPR Utility Software Help

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Shutdown SPR Utility Software

•

Uninstall SPR Utility Software

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COMPATIBILITY

Follow these considerations when installing the SPR Utility Software. •

Only one instance will run on a given device at any time.

•

Messaging operation with Harris RF-6705 Tactical Chat Internet Protocol (IP) version 1.1 or newer installed is supported.

•

Positioning operation with Northrop-Grumman Command and Control for Windows Mobile-Combat Network Radio (C2CE-CNR) installed is supported.

•

Refer to Paragraph 1.7.2 for operating system compatibility.

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INSTALLATION

All components needed to allow the SPR Utility Software to run are installed. The software is available for Personal Computer (PC) or Personal Data Assistant (PDA) installations. Installation includes: •

•

The SPR Utility Software (SUS) Desktop install includes: •

PC install of Harris RF Communications SPR Utility Software

•

Remote Network Driver Interface Specification (RNDIS) and Serial Composite Drivers. Setup of drivers supports all Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.

The SUS PDA installer includes: •

Mobile Install of Harris RF Communications SPR Utility Software version 1.x

•

Microsoft .NET Compact Framework (CF) 2.0 (if required)

The SPR Utility Software Installer provides an interactive screen to do a SUS Desktop > Desktop Install, a SUS PDA > Mobile Install, browse the Help > Sample Plans directory, or refer to other Help and Welcome information. To exit the installer, click the X in the upper right corner. See Figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1. SPR Utility Software Installer 3.3.1

Install SPR Utility Software on the PC

To install the SUS on the PC, remove any previously installed version and do the following: a)

Insert the SPR Utility Software CD.

b)

If AutoPlay for CDs is enabled on your computer, the setup process will begin automatically. If AutoPlay is not enabled on your computer, start the PPS_IntroProgram.exe manually (for example, open a file explorer window, browse to the CD drive and open PPS_IntroProgram.exe).

c)

Select SUS Desktop and Desktop Install to launch the Installshield Wizard.

d)

Click Next > at the Welcome screen of the standard Windows installer.

e)

Read and accept the license agreement to continue with software installation. Click Next >.

f)

Click Install. When the SUS Desktop install is completed, the RF-7800S Radio Driver Installer will need to be run. The SUS shortcut (

g)

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) is available on the desktop at this point.

Click Next > to launch Harris RF-7800S Radio Driver Installer.

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Click Next > at the Welcome screen of the driver installer.

i)

Read and accept the license agreement to continue with the radio driver installation. Click Next >.

j)

Click Install.

k)

Click Next > at the installation completed screen for the Harris RF-7800S Radio Driver Installer.

l)

Click Next > at the Harris RF-7800S Driver Setup Welcome screen. This sets up each USB port to accept a RF-7800S radio.

m)

Click Finish to close the Harris RF-7800S Driver Setup screen. The RF-7800S can now be connected to the computer.

3.3.2

Install SPR Utility Software on the PDA

To install the SPR Utility Software on the PDA from the CD, connect the PDA to the PC, establish a Microsoft ActiveSync connection, and do the following: a)

Insert the SPR Utility Software CD.

b)

If AutoPlay for CDs is enabled on your computer, the setup process will begin automatically. If AutoPlay is not enabled on your computer, start the PPS_IntroProgram.exe manually (for example, open a file explorer window, browse to the CD drive and open PPS_IntroProgram.exe).

c)

Select SUS PDA and Mobile Install to launch the installer. The application will download to the PDA. This may take some time.

d)

Click OK at the message to check if additional steps are necessary to complete the installation. At the PDA, click OK to reboot the PDA. The installation will automatically continue after the PDA reboots. Click OK to acknowledge the successful installation.

To launch the installer automatically from a USB storage device or from a Compact Flash storage device, simply connect the device with the install software files in a directory named 2577. a)

Choose the Device location to install “Harris SPR Utility Software”, and select Install.

b)

Select OK at the success message after the install is complete. If the next installer does not automatically start, reinsert the storage device.

c)

Choose the Device location to install “Harris HarrisAcm”, and select Install.

d)

Select OK to reboot the PDA.

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START SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE

The SPR Utility Software must be started manually on the PC by selecting Start > Programs > Harris RF Communications > SPR Utility Software > SUS or on the PDA by selecting Start > Programs > SUS. When an SPR radio is connected to a configured USB port, it will then be detected by the software. Only one SPR radio can be connected at a time. The PC or PDA can go into power-saving sleep mode when a radio is connected via USB. 3.4.1

Multiple Radio Error Notification

If multiple radios are connected to the utility software, an error screen will indicate that only one SPR radio connection is allowed. This screen is displayed until only one radio is connected. Disconnect all but one radio before continuing. Click OK button to force a rescan of connected radios. The multiple radio error notification will also end when quitting the software. The error notification will display again whenever multiple SPR radios are connected. 3.4.2

Authentication

A programming password can be set using the Communications Planning Application (CPA) for RF-7800S. When connecting the SPR to SUS, the user is prompted to Enter Password if the radio password does not exist in the password management cache. The default password is no password and no authentication is required.

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•

The option to save a password causes the entered password to be cached.

•

All cached passwords for SPR radios can be cleared using the Clear Cache button on the General Preferences page.

•

All passwords are stored in a non American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) readable format.

•

Password logons attempts are limited to three unsuccessful attempts. An authentication failure message is shown once. After three tries, the radio will not be connected. SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE HELP

The help system is context sensitive to the currently displayed screen and follows the typical model for help systems. On Windows for desktops, press F1 to access help. SPR Help on a Windows Mobile device is also context sensitive. When on a SUS screen, select Start, and then Help. To access help directly, select Start, then Help, then Contents, then Help for Added Programs, then sushelp_en from the Help Contents list (list of shortcuts placed in the Windows/Help directory). Also, use Search within help to search for topics using key words. For example, use the word “fill” to find the topics Radio Fill and Radio Configuration Editor.

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SHUTDOWN SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE

The SPR Utility Software can be closed when an SPR radio is connected to the host. 3.6.1

Shutdown Software on PC

To shutdown the software on the PC, use the control button (X) or Close (Alt+F4) menu item to quit and close the software. 3.6.2

Shutdown Software on PDA

To shutdown the software on the PDA, close the program or: a)

Select Start.

b)

Select Settings.

c)

Select the System tab.

d)

Select Memory.

e)

Select the Running Programs tab.

f)

Select SPR Utility Software.

g)

Select the Stop button.

If the program remains active and will not shutdown, disconnect the ActiveSync connection and remove the connector. 3.7

UNINSTALL SPR UTILITY SOFTWARE

Use Remove Programs to uninstall the application. 3.7.1

Removing Software from PC

To remove software from the PC, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add Remove Programs, and remove the Harris SPR Utility Software application. In addition, remove the Harris RF-7800S Radio Driver Installer. 3.7.2

Removing Software from PDA

ActiveSync cannot be used to remove the Harris RF Communications SUS application on the PDA. If the program will not remove, reset the PDA (hold power button down for a second then release to get Power Menu and select Reset) and then try uninstalling again. To remove software from the PDA: a)

Shutdown the SPR Utility Software.

b)

Select Start.

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Select Settings.

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Select the System tab.

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Select Remove Programs.

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Select Harris SPR Utility Software.

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Select the Remove button.

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Select Yes to the Remove Program message.

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Select Harris HarrisAcm.

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Select the Remove button.

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Select Yes to the Remove Program message.

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SPR Operation

SPR OPERATION OVERVIEW

The Team Secure Personal Radio offers the basic level of operation: •

User controls for: Net Select, Volume, Push-to-Talk (PTT).

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Headset Interface to provide User Voice input and output to the SPR.

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface to allow the SPR to be configured with Encryption keys, network configuration, and device functionality.

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Voice communication.

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Data Communication using an external Personal Computer (PC) or Personal Data Assistant (PDA).

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Global Positioning System (GPS) location data (transmitted over the air, and available through the USB port).

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A 2.4 GHz transceiver allows wireless PTT devices, or other remote functions to be used with the radio. This allows support for an external OK button, external PTT 1 and external PTT 2.

The Team SPR and the various controls provided are shown in Figure 4-1. RF-7800S-V001 includes the same operator controls plus an on/off switch for the vehicular power input. The SPR supports modes of operation: •

TGW2 - A Wideband Waveform using a Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) conferenced digital voice/data mode where the radio transmits and receives a Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying (GMSK) signal. TDMA GMSK Wideband Waveform (TGW2).

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Narrowband - a digital voice mode. Radio transmits and receives a 16 kbps Continuously Variable Slope Delta (CVSD) digital voice signal. The narrowband mode is interoperable with existing Falcon II Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radios.

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UHF ANTENNA

GPS OFF/ ANTENNA NET SELECT/ ZERO

USB/FILL HEADSET

FUNCTION BUTTON VOLUME UP VOLUME DOWN

WIRELESS CONTROL PORT

PTT 1 PTT 2

BATTERY LATCH

BATTERY 3.75 V, 4.8 AH

CL-0345-4200-005

Figure 4-1. SPR Team Radio Controls and Connections 4.2

SPR CONTROLS

SPR Controls include a net selection knob, volume buttons, PTT buttons, and a function button. 4.2.1

Select Net

Pull and turn 16-position rotary function switch to operate. Position [Z] arms zeroize when put at position dot. Turning clockwise (to right) from OFF is Net 1 through Net 14. See Figure 4-2. SELECTED POSITION OFF

ZEROIZE NET 14

NET 1

CL-0345-4200-006

Figure 4-2. Function Knob

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Adjust Volume [VOL]

Two volume buttons are mounted on the side panel. Nine volume levels are available. •

Volume Up (top  button) increases the audio volume in the Headset (or connected audio).

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Volume Down (bottom  button) decreases the audio volume in the Headset (or connected audio).

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Push-To-Talk [PTT]

Two push-to-talk buttons are mounted on the side panel. The buttons are independently configured on a net-by-net basis (depends on fill) to: •

Transmit on a designated talkgroup.

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Transmit a tone which is heard by all members of the group.

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Send a position update message to all members of group.

The PTT controls are designed such that accidental activation of both does not occur. 4.2.4

Function Button [OK]

A function button is mounted on the side panel. The function button is used to acknowledge user warnings and execute user functions (such as zeroize and Wireless Remote Control pairing acknowledge). 4.3

DISTRESS BEACON ACTIVATION

The Distress Beacon is only available in TGW2 wideband mode. Built-in safeguards help prevent accidental activation of the Distress Beacon. To activate beacon, hold both PTT buttons down for more than five seconds. Distress beacon broadcasts a Situational Awareness (SA) message containing Role Identification (ID) and last known position/timestamp on current net. Broadcast period starts at 15 seconds. It slowly reduces to five minutes in order to conserve battery power. Audio is “Beacon On”. To stop beacon, hold both PTT buttons down for more than five seconds. Audio is “Beacon Off”. 4.4

ZEROIZE RADIO

Clearing the radio configuration settings returns it to its factory default. Mission plan and encryption keys are erased by overwriting each byte with zeros. Encryption keys stored in temporary locations (loaded into the Citadel circuit or other registers) are overwritten with zeros. a)

Zeroize armed: Select last pull-to-turn position [Z] on the net select knob. Audio is “Zeroize Armed”.

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Zeroize initiated: Press function button [OK]. Keys are zeroized within 2.8 seconds. Audio is “Zeroize Complete”.

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Select the Off pull-to-turn position (dot) on the net select knob. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the radio back on. DISTRESS BEACON ACTIVATION

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Mission information is not cleared by removing battery. The zeroize function does not erase the following items:

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Factory configuration data

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Role ID

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Citadel Algorithm Modification variable AUDIO INDICATORS

Audio voice messages and tones are put in the operator's earphone by the radio based on events. Refer to Table 4-1. Refer to Paragraph 5.6.4 for information on loading audio files. Table 4-1. SPR Audio Messages and Tones Event Low Battery

Trigger Battery level low.

Type Voice

Flat Battery

Battery Level (unable to transmit).

Voice

Channel Disabled Not Ready SA Alert – Critical

Channel not configured.

Voice

Hardware fault. User configured alert. Only present if distress Beacon is Enabled. User configured alert Only present if distress Beacon is Enabled. User configured alert. Only present if distress Beacon is Enabled. Interval or distance. Position in Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) format. PTT configured for tone send. PTT pressed. PTT configured for tone send. PTT pressed. Power on (boot ok). Net successfully set. Radio has powered up and is using default fill. No mission information in radio.

Voice Voice

SA Alert – Warning SA Alert – Routine SA Position

Signal Tone 1 Signal Tone 2 Power up Complete Default Fill

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Voice

Repeat Period 30 seconds, until acknowledged by function button Battery Empty 10 seconds, until acknowledged by function button Channel five seconds Disabled Radio Fault five seconds Alert One five seconds, until acknowledged by function button Alert Two 10 seconds, until acknowledged by function button Alert Three Single

Voice

Zero - Nine

0-86400 seconds, or 0-10000 meters

Tone

400 Hz tone (low)

While PTT is pressed

Tone

1250 Hz tone (high)

While PTT is pressed

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Net X (X =1-14) Default Settings

Single

Voice

Voice

Audio Low Battery

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Table 4-1. SPR Audio Messages and Tones (Continued) Event Trigger Holdoff Tone Net busy, unable to transmit voice. Net Change Net successfully set.

Type Tone

Volume Up/ Down Key Press Function Button Press Default Fill indicator beep Crypto Synchroniza -tion Failed Zeroize Armed Zeroize Complete

Volume changed.

Tone

Function button pressed.

Tone

Distress Beacon Enabled Distress Beacon Disabled Pairing Attempt Remote Paired

Pairing Armed Radio Off

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Audio 800 Hz tone (mid) Net X (X =1-14) 1x2000 Hz; 50 ms tone

Repeat Period While PTT is pressed Single

1x2500 Hz; 200 ms tone 600 Hz 150 ms tone

Once after function button press one seconds

2x 800 Hz beep 100 ms

200 ms

Zeroize Armed Zeroize Complete

three seconds

Voice

Beacon On

Single

Voice

Beacon Off

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Pairing, press OK to Acknowledge Pairing Complete

Single

Voice

In SPR context when default Tone fill keys are in use, when PTT pressed Citadel Indicates Crypto Tone Synchronization Failed (Narrowband only). Switch in Z-position. Voice Switch in Z-position, function button pressed, Zeroize successfully executed. PTT1 and PTT2 held for more than five seconds, then released. PTT1 and PTT2 held for more than five seconds, then released. Pairing attempt by remote PTT.

Voice

Remote (wireless PTT) has Voice been Synchronized. Press OK and Volume Down button until Pairing Armed is heard. Pairing mode is activated. Tone/ Voice When the radio is turned off. Tone/ Voice

Every volume step changed up/down

three seconds

Single

Two Beeps/ Single Pairing Armed Three Beeps/ Single Radio Off

WIRELESS CONTROL PORT

A Wireless Remote Control (WRC) input device can send any valid input command (PTT1, PTT2, PTT3, PTT4, PTT5, VOLUME UP, and VOLUME DOWN) to the Wireless Control Port. Note that 3 = external OK button, 4 = external PTT1, 5 = external PTT2. A WRC input/output device can request SA data. A WRC input/output with SA device can accept unsolicited SA data. The short-range wireless transceiver is located on the front of the radio and should be worn so the Wireless Control Port faces the wireless PTT. The Wireless Control Port is intended for short

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range wireless control. If an attempt to pair is made, “Pairing” is heard. Press OK. If the device connects, “Pairing Complete” is heard. To put the radio into pairing mode, simultaneously press and hold the OK button and Volume down button until you hear “Pairing Armed” in the headset. Once this is heard, follow the pairing instructions for the device to pair it to the radio (there is a 30 second timeout). To complete the pairing process, press the OK button on the radio once you are prompted to do so in the headset within five seconds. 4.7

REPEATER OPERATION

When configured, one radio in a TGW2 talk group can provide a voice rebroadcast (repeater function) that can support the following:

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A voice rebroadcast mode for automatic rebroadcast of received audio in talk group 1 on a slot in talk group 2 and vice-versa for example. Rebroadcast takes place between multiple talk groups.

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Rebroadcast mode is set by parameters in the fill that can be set on a net by net basis. It cannot rebroadcast from one slot to the immediately adjacent slot.

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When retransmitting, the SPR transmits on the destination slots regardless of the carrier sense status for those slots.

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A maximum of three slots are available for rebroadcast (typically set to 111222).

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The SPR is not capable of rebroadcasting the break-in slot, or rebroadcasting in narrowband mode.

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The SPR may be configured to operate with and without local encryption/decryption of incoming traffic, by control of the keys. RANGE EXTENSION

When configured, one to many radios in a TGW2 talk group can provide range extension. Range extension receives voice, SA, or data on designated slots then transmits on another slot. When configured with active range extension, radios can receive on one slot and retransmit on another non-adjacent reserved slot to other Voice/Data Range Extension radios out of range of the transmitting radio. This requires the Communication Planning Application (CPA) to configure. 4.9

BATTERY OPERATION

RF-7800S-TR operates using a battery. Battery life using a new, fully charged battery is about eight hours when transmitting at two watts. Degraded operation may occur below -20 °C (-4 °F).

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SUS Operation

MAIN MENU

The SPR Utility Software provides a display console for a SPR radio unit connected to either a PC or Personal Data Assistant (PDA). It allows the user to view Global Positioning System (GPS) and radio status information, and to perform some basic configuration of the radio device (e.g. downloading a pre-existing radio fill file). The SPR Utility Software also acts as a host to multiple independent modules. Hosted modules are detected at run-time to allow dynamic configuration of the software by users. See Figure 5-1. The Main Menu is displayed after the application is successfully launched. Its only purpose is to navigate to other screens. The layout consists of four quadrants with each quadrant representing a selection that the user can make. Clicking on any quadrant launches a local control or a hosted module. The SPR Utility Software returns to the Main Menu after a hosted module is closed. Disabled selections are displayed with gray shading and gray text.

Figure 5-1. Main Menu The main menu items are: •

Positions: The default Harris Global Positioning System Situational Awareness application is Ground Force Tracker (GFT). Refer to Paragraph 5.4.1. The positions application is specified when configuring position preferences. GFT provides a simple graphical representation of GPS and other Situational Awareness (SA) data received from the radio in an easy-to-use display.

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Messaging: Chat or messaging application using Internet Protocol (IP) Network connectivity over the air among similarly connected devices in an SPR network.

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Tools: Use Tools to configure the radio, test radio hardware, and set application preferences.

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Status: Radio status and/or control interface to a connected SPR radio.

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Radio Status Bar: The most-critical elements of radio status are shown in the lower area of the main displays.

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RADIO STATUS BAR

The most-critical elements of radio status are shown in the lower area of the main displays. See Figure 5-2. The specific pieces of status information displayed are the current net name, role Identification (ID), medic beacon status, radio receiving and transmitting state, and battery level. All of this information is updated on a continuous basis. NET NAME

NAVIGATION

ALERT

ROLE ID

BATTERY TX/RX STATUS

CONNECTION STATUS

NO GPS SIGNAL

GPS STATUS

SPR CONNECTED

SPR NOT CONNECTED

Figure 5-2. Radio Status Bar 5.2.1

Navigation

The Home/Back Arrow is displayed in the left portion of the Status Bar. Clicking on this icon or any other area of the status bar will move the user up one screen level. For example, one level up from the Preferences Screen is the Tools Menu and then the Main Menu. 5.2.2

Network Name and Role ID

The current network name is shown as text above the Role ID. The text is truncated to fit within the available display area. 5.2.3

Battery Status

The battery level is shown as a graphical battery icon. The Lithium-ION (Li-ION) battery status is color coded as follows (each bar represents about a 20 percent charge):

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An empty battery will cause loss of status.

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A nearly empty battery has a charge level of 1% to 9% and shows no bars.

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One red bar corresponds to between 10% and 29% charge.

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Two yellow bars corresponds to between 30% and 49% charge.

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Three green bars corresponds to between 50% and 69% charge.

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Four green bars corresponds to between 70% and 89% charge.

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Five green bars corresponds to between 90% and 100% charge.

The AA battery status is color coded as follows: •

An empty battery will cause loss of status.

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A nearly empty battery shows no bars.

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Red corresponds to a LOW charge.

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Green corresponds to an OK charge.

5.2.4

Radio Receiving/Transmitting State

The signal state indicator (arrow next to battery state) shows if the radio is currently receiving or transmitting. 5.2.5

GPS Status

Indicates the quality of GPS signal that was received by the radio. This is used to determine the accuracy of the position on the map. No signal is indicated by the slashed circle (no GPS satellites acquired or no SA report). When SA reports are received, the GPS symbol with the number of satellites is displayed. 5.3

GENERAL OPERATION

The SPR Utility Software is designed for use with the PC or PDA. Certain operations are specific to the device. 5.3.1

Layout

The SPR Utility Software provides a display console for the SPR radio unit. The display console includes a main content area and a radio status bar. The content window is responsible for displaying the current component the user has selected. The Main Menu is the first component loaded into the content window when the application is started. The radio status bar is present except for certain editing displays. 5.3.2

Selection Using PDA

It is possible to make selections using a PDA as follows. See Figure 5-3. •

A five-button hardware input on a PDA. For example, the four-way rocker button and enter key. These operating keys are equivalent to left, right, up, down arrows and Enter. Use the rocker button to scroll to additional selections in the Tools menu for example.

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The touch screen. Major application components are selectable by a finger. A stylus is required for other detailed operations such as use of the PDA Soft Input Panel.

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Figure 5-3. PDA Soft Input Panel (SIP) 5.3.3

Screen Sizing

Screens are sized for a mobile device screen size in portrait orientation. The application adjusts the Content and Status areas to accommodate the screen size and orientation. On the PC, the application window and all displayed content will automatically adjust to changes in size and continues to run when minimized. 5.3.4

General Navigation

Any element that requires scrolling will use one of the following methods.: •

Physically touch and drag around the touch screen with an input device (stylus, finger, etc.) until the selection becomes highlighted. Dragging up and down scrolls the menu up and down respectively. Dragging left and right moves the selection to the left or right side of the menu respectively. Whatever is highlighted at the time the drag ends will be selected and activated.

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Use the directional hardware keys to navigate to the selection that is desired and then make a selection using the enter hardware key or touch screen. Scrolling is also supported when navigating using the hardware keys.

Arrows indicate additional selections are available above, below, left or right of the currently displayed selection. For example, use the keyboard arrow keys to scroll down to the Update Software menu item on the Tools Menu, see Figure 5-5. 5.3.5

File Transfers

Whenever information must be transferred between the host and the radio, a file transfer screen is displayed. Press the Cancel button at any time to cancel and immediately stop a download 5-4

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operation. The cancel button is disabled during operations that are not reversible. Once a file has been downloaded to the radio, additional steps may be necessary to complete the file transfer (i.e. writing to flash memory). A progress indicator displays any additional steps required. Click OK to acknowledge the success or failure of a transfer. 5.4

POSITIONS

The Positions display includes the Ground Force Tracker application by default. A different positions application can be specified in the Preferences menu. Refer to Paragraph 5.6.1.2. 5.4.1

Ground Force Tracker Positions

Ground Force Tracker is the default positions display option. It is a simple depiction of the user's relationship to all nearby SPR units using GPS positions. See Figure 5-4.

Figure 5-4. GFT Positions Displays (No GPS and with GPS) 5.4.1.1

GFT Positions Display Description

The GFT display contains cross-hairs with orientation data from SA information. The cross-hairs are labeled with direction identification. The top of the display corresponds to the direction indicated by the SPR's orientation data in the SA information. A Pin option sets the display orientation to North at the display top rather than tracking compass direction. Range rings are marked with their current range. Three concentric range rings are provided: an outer maximum range ring and two inner range rings that are scaled based upon the current value of the outer maximum range ring. POSITIONS

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The current coordinates are shown for the connected SPR. The ability to choose LatitudeLongitude (default) or Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) for GPS position coordinate display is provided as a preference. Other radios show as dots relative to the connected radio. SPR radios whose distress beacons have been activated will be visually indicated on the display by flashing the corresponding dot. NO GPS SIGNAL is displayed when there is no GPS fix and thus no correct current position information, due to lack of connection or lack of GPS signal at radio. It may take a few minutes to obtain GPS data in some poor conditions. SA reports from other radios will show as active dots with the first SA report placed in the center of the GFT display. With a GPS fix, the connected SPR is placed in the center. 5.4.1.2

GFT Positions Display Operation

Zoom Level: Set the zoom level using the arrow keys (PC) or four-way rocker button (PDA). Down and left decrease the zoom level. Up and right increase the zoom level. The available zoom levels for the outermost displayed ring depends on the Default Zoom Level preference. Possible levels are: 15 m, 30 m, 50 m, 100 m, 200 m, 300 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 2.0 km, 3.0 km, 5.0 km, 10, km 20 km, and 30 km. Pan Display: To pan the display area left, right, up, or down, press Enter and use the arrow keys. Press Enter again to leave the pan mode. Audible Alert: An audible alert will sound through the speaker of the PC or PDA when a distress beacon SA report is received by the radio and Enable Audio Alerts is enabled in the GFT preferences. To silence the audible alert, select the GFT display. A flashing dot is displayed for the radio transmitting the distress beacon. GFT display options are enabled or disabled in the GFT position preferences. Refer to Paragraph 5.6.1.2.1. In addition, right click (press and hold for the PDA) on the display to get the GFT Quick Menu to set the following: •

Toggle Trails: Use Show Tracks to enable or disable. The maximum length of the trail is set using Max Track Length. When enabled, the position history of each SPR unit, from which position reports have been received, is shown.

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Toggle Info: Use Show DOT Info to enable or disable. When enabled, identifying labels for Role ID can be displayed for all radios.

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Center View on Self: Brings panned display back to the center.

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GFT Positions Display Images (Maps/Photos)

When a specific map/photo is loaded, it is immediately centered on the screen of the GFT. As soon as a GPS report is received it centers on the received report. When a directory is loaded, no map/photo is displayed on the screen until a GPS report is received. When a SA report is received, the map/photo centers on the received report. Refer to Paragraph B.1 for information on map/photo overlays. 5.4.2

Other Positions Applications

The SPR Utility Software provides a SA gateway function to forward SA information from the radio to one application. SA messages are translated by the host software into the format expected by the positions software, Command and Control for Personal Computer-Combat Net 5-6

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Radio (C2PC-CNR), and Cursor on Target (CoT) for example, using its documented User Datagram Protocol (UDP) interface. Refer to Paragraph 5.6.1.2 to assign other applications. 5.4.3

SA Messages

The radio can receive SA messages from the Universal Serial Bus (USB) host, such as the PDA or PC, from a GPS receiver (internal data or data from host), from other radios on the network, or from Wireless Remote Control (WRC). The latest information for up to 50 Role IDs, based on their timestamps, is stored in the radio. The radio sends SA messages using a short messaging service to the USB host, other radios, or to the WRC port. If a position message has been received from the GPS within the last 120 seconds, a check is made for any alert flags set in the received data. If an alert is set and the position from the GPS is within the area of influence (circular area with radius in meters) or bounding rectangle specified in the message, then the appropriate audio alert message is played and sent to the host. Alerts are activated when the distress beacon is active. For external GPS SA data from a host, the SPR will immediately cease the broadcast of its own SA data. While in this state, the SPR will not broadcast any SA data until the SPR is power cycled. It will continue to process SA data from the USB Host and WRC. Position updates are transmitted based on one or more of these configuration settings: •

Time: Once per second (minimum) to once per day (maximum).

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Distance: 1 meter to 10,000 meters. The local position of the SPR changes by this distance relative to its last update.

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Manually: PTT is activated and configured to transmit location.

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Position reacquired: If the GPS device has re-gained a positional fix.

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MESSAGING

When TACCHAT is selected, the current configured external messaging application starts in the foreground. The external application does not provide any SPR Utility Software content. The SPR Utility Software returns to the main menu. The Messaging application includes the Harris RF-6705 Tactical Messaging application by default. An alternate messaging program can be configured in the Preferences menu. Refer to Paragraph 5.6.1.3. The name to display and command line parameters required to launch the application are also configured in preferences. An error notification is displayed if the specified messaging application is not found when the MESSAGES or equivalent command is selected. The error message includes the file specification for the missing application. 5.5.1

Harris RF-6705 Tactical Messaging Software

RF-6705 is an IP-based tactical messaging application for computers and PDAs that provides the ability to reliably exchange generic text messages and files among field and networked data terminals. Both point-to-point Automatic Repeat-reQuest (ARQ) and subnet-directed broadcast (non-ARQ) data transfer among the members of an IP sub-network are supported. By making use of the IP data capability of RF-7800S radios, data can easily be exchanged between wired (e.g. Ethernet) and wireless network users. The software runs on PCs and PDAs, and connects to the radio using the USB cable. No additional communications hardware is required.

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Other messaging applications can be used such as MicroSoft Net Meeting. 5.6

TOOLS

The Tools display is used to run all radio Built-In Test (BIT) tests, edit the radio Fill, set preferences, update radio sounds, and update radio software. See Figure 5-5. Selecting an option will display the component. •

Preferences: The SPR Utility Software will maintain user preferences and settings when the application is closed. •

General Preferences: Set general fill behavior.

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Positions Preferences: Set positions application.

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Messaging Preferences: Set messaging application.

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Test Radio: Executes the radio's built-in test function.

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Radio Fill: SPR Radio filler and fill file editor application. Fills the radio with mission configuration plan data, i.e. configures the radio operating parameters according to a planning application. This includes the ability to edit the parameter file. Refer to Paragraph 6.1. The SPR Utility Software does not maintain SPR radio fill data when the application is closed. Fill data needs to be loaded from the connected SPR radio or from a selected file on the PC or PDA.

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Update Sounds: Associates sounds with radio conditions such as low battery.

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Update Software: Use to make software updates as they become available. This feature is disabled (gray shading) if there is no update present. Use keyboard arrows to move menu grids, or click, hold and drag the gray arrow downward.

Figure 5-5. Tools Menu 5-8

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Preferences

Preferences allows configuration of all user-settable application parameters. Navigate to different preference pages by selecting the appropriate tab at the bottom of the screen. 5.6.1.1

General Preferences

The General tab provides the following abilities. See Figure 5-6. •

Enable or disable Auto Fill of radio.

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Enable or disable automatic update (AutoUpdate) of radio software.

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Use last key encryption key.

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On Download of fill..., the option to Download Key File, Download Plan File, and Update Station Type and callsign is provided when Fill Radio is selected.

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Password Management’s Clear Cache button clears all stored passwords based on the Role ID of the SPR being connected.

Figure 5-6. Preferences, General 5.6.1.1.1

Auto Fill

The application will automatically initiate the fill operation when Auto Fill is enabled and a radio is connected.

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Auto Update

When the SPR Utility Software establishes a connection with an SPR plugged in via USB, if the Auto Update option is enabled, it will check for a locally-stored version of the SPR Radio firmware in the SPR Utility Software firmware directory. When revised firmware is available, an update screen is displayed listing the files in the firmware directory. The directory locations are: For the PC, firmware can be found in: C:\Program Files\Harris RF Communications\SPR Utility Software\firmware. For the PDA, firmware can be found in: My Device\My Documents\Harris RF Communications\SUS\firmware. If a locally-stored version of the SPR firmware is available, the SPR Utility Software will compare the version of this SPR Radio firmware image with the version installed on the radio. If the available version is different from the version on the radio, the SPR Utility software will display an update screen allowing the user to confirm the update operation. If the available version is older than the version on the radio, a confirmation message will be required before the download is started (version 5.x and higher only). If the user confirms the update operation, a progress bar will be displayed to inform the user of the progress of the download and firmware installation. A message will be displayed to the user upon completion of the firmware download. If an error occurs during a firmware update, a message will be displayed to the user containing detailed error information and any corrective action(s) that is available to the user. A success message will be displayed to the user when a firmware update completes without errors. Once the SPR Radio firmware update has completed (successfully or otherwise), the SPR Utility Software will display its main window and operation can continue normally. Other software modules operate independent of each other and are not part of this firmware update. Firmware is available via the web site https://premier.harris.com/rfcomm/. 5.6.1.2

Positions Preferences

The Positions tab provides the ability to select a Positions Application. Choose a module from the Selected SA Application pull down list to activate it and edit its properties. Select Ground Force Tracker or an added SA application (New...). Any preferences that the selected plug-in may have will be displayed in the lower portion of the screen. Ground Force Tracker is the default positions display option. Refer to Paragraph 5.6.1.2.1 to edit the Harris GFT properties. SPR Utility Software must be running for the correct operation of these supported applications. •

Cursor on Target (CoT).

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RF-6920-SW001 Command and Control Compact Edition with Combat Net Radio interface (C2CE-CNR) SA for PDAs.

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RF-6920-SW002 Command and Control Compact Edition with Combat Net Radio interface (C2CE-CNR) SA for PDAs.

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RF-6910-SW002 Command and Control for Personal Computer with Combat Net Radio interface (C2PC-CNR) SA for PC.

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SA / C2PC-CNR or C2CE-CNR applications such as Northrop-Grumman SA software for PCs or Windows Mobile-based PDAs.

Refer to Paragraph 5.6.1.2.2 to select another positions application that will receive SA data and change the default application. Harris GFT cannot be deleted. All other added applications can be deleted using the Delete button. 5.6.1.2.1

Edit Ground Force Tracker Properties

See Figure 5-7. GFT properties are: •

Enable Audio Alerts: The default is enabled. An audible alert will sound through the speaker of the host device when a distress beacon SA report is received. Uncheck to disable.

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Coordinate system: The default is Latitude-Longitude. Use pull-down to select MGRS for GPS position coordinate display.

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Default Zoom Level: The default is 1 km. Use pull-down to select 15 m, 30 m, 50 m, 100 m, 200 m, 300 m, 500 m, 1000 m, 2000 m, 3000 m, 5000 m, 10000 m, 20000 m and 30000 m.

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Min Zoom Level: The default is 15 m. Use pull-down to select from same levels as the default zoom.

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Max Zoom Level: The default is 30000 m. Use pull-down to select from same levels as the default zoom.

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Show Self Info Box: Show Role ID and GPS coordinates of the connected SPR.

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Show DOT Info: Enable to show identifying labels for all radios. Dots within the display indicate the location of other SPR and Falcon II units relative to the user's location (units surrounding the connected SPR radio).

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Max Track Length: Use pull-down to select a maximum track length. The minimum is 0 (zero), the maximum is 25, the default is 10.

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Show Tracks: The position history of each SPR unit, from which position reports have been received, is provided. The position history trail for each unit on the display can be enabled or disabled (default). The maximum number of position history entries to retain for each unit is set using Max Track Length.

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Pin Compass North: The default is disabled. Check to enable the pin option. This sets the display orientation to North at the display top rather than tracking compass direction.

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Enable Map Overlay: This allows an image file to be displayed in the background of the GFT display. Select Load a Specific Map to overlay one image or select Load Map Directory to overlay a series of stitched images. Refer to Paragraph B.1.

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Any Color: Default colors are shown. Use the ellipsis (...) to select another color.

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Use Bold Text: The default is disabled. Check to enable bold text.

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Figure 5-7. Preferences, Positions 5.6.1.2.2

Add New Positions SA Application

Additional position applications can be defined for selection. Only one can be selected as the active application. See Figure 5-8. The SPR Utility Software provides a SA gateway function to the selected application by translating the SA position it receives from the radio into the format expected by the SA software. SA format choices are: •

Falcon II: This converts the GPS information to the Falcon II / C2PC-CNR UDP packet format and dispatches it to an IP address. The destination IP address used for the Falcon II / C2PC-CNR UDP packet format is entered as an IPV4 address and defaults to the local host.

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COT: This converts the GPS information to the CoT v2 format.

To add a new SA application, do the following: 1.

Select New... from the Selected SA Application pull-down.

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Check Default Application if it is to be used upon startup.

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Enter an Application Name, C2PC-CNR for example.

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Check Locally Installed, if the application is loaded on the PC or PDA. This will allow a path to be entered. The local host default IP address is 127.0.0.1.

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For local installations, use the browse ... button to navigate to the executable application file. Select the file to set the path.

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Select the SA Format as Falcon II or COT as required by the selected SA application.

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If the SA application is not locally installed, set the Destination IP Address.

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The default UDP Transmit Port is 10011 for the Falcon II format and is 18999 for the COT format. Possible values are 0 to 65535.

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If COT is the SA format, then enter the UDP Receive Port. The default is 18000. Possible values are 0 to 65535.

10. Select Apply to save the changes.

Figure 5-8. Positions Preferences, New SA Application Setup

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The Messaging tab provides the ability to select a Messaging Application. TAC Chat IP is supported as a default. See Figure 5-9. Set up the application interface for the Main Menu by entering the following: •

Application Path: Use the browse button (...) to navigate to and select another application.

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Command Line: Use the command line to append any commands to the opening of the selected executable file.

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Icon: The Tactical Chat (TACCHAT) graphic is displayed by default (and when no path is selected to a graphic file). Use the browse button (...) to navigate to and select an associated .BMP or .PNG graphic file for the selected application. The graphic will be sized to fit a square image area, the source image should be mostly square in shape.

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Name: TACCHAT is the default name. Enter an appropriate name for the selected application.

Figure 5-9. Preferences, Messaging

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Test Radio

Selecting the Test Radio option executes all the radio's BIT functions and displays the results in the Test Results screen. See Figure 5-10. An hourglass wait cursor is displayed while the radio test is running. The results of the BIT test are displayed in a formatted list that provides scrolling if the results take up more than a single screen. To retest the radio, return to the Tools Menu and then select Test Radio again. A BIT Results report contains the results of all radio BIT tests and identifies the installed radio firmware version. Refer to Paragraph 7.1 for an explanation of these tests.

Figure 5-10. Test Results

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The Radio Fill Screen is entered by selecting Tools > Radio Fill. This level allows the user to download radio fill files and key files as well as update the callsign and station type on the radio. See Figure 5-11. Refer to Paragraph A.2 for more information on the radio fill requirements.

Figure 5-11. Radio Configuration Screen Select the ellipsis (...) to open a file using the file open dialog. Once selected, the filename is displayed in the corresponding read-only textbox. Choose a Key File (*.kdf) for the Radio Key File. Key files are accepted in the format exported by RF-6550K Key Generation Application (KGA) version 1.4 with the .kdf extension. Keys supported are: Citadel® 128 (16 bytes), Citadel® 256 (32 bytes) or Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)-128 (16 bytes), AES-256 (32 bytes). Choose a Fill File (*.fil) for the Radio Plan File. The editing level is entered after a fill file is selected. Select the Edit button to modify a particular Radio Plan File. The Radio Configuration Editor opens to the Nets tab. Station Type and Role tabs are also present. A basic level of editing is allowed and validation is provided. Refer to Paragraph 6.1, for details on using the editor. Choose a Role File (*.rol) for the Role. Use the Role ID pull-down list to choose the available Role IDs. Use the Station Type pull-down list to choose the type of station to be used from a list of all Station Types that are currently defined in the fill file. The Read Radio button retrieves the current fill data, callsign and station type from the radio and displays the Fill Upload Screen. The Fill Radio button will display a File Transfer Screen that allows the user to monitor the radio configuration update process. The selection made in the Preferences Screen for On Download of Fill... determines what items get downloaded (Key file, Plan file, and/or Station Type and Callsign). The fill file download can be cancelled after it is started and before the download has 5-16 TOOLS

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completed. A progress indicator is displayed while the fill file downloads are in process and again while the fill file updates on the radio are in process. A status message is displayed when the download/load has completed. All selected information is sent to the radio for final validation. Refer to Paragraph 1.2.6, for additional information. 5.6.4

Update Sounds

Update Sounds is used to associate a complete set of audio files to SPR radio operational events. See Figure 5-12. Multiple audio data clips are uploaded to the radio to be played under certain pre-defined conditions. An Audio directory that contains a complete set of .WAV sound files named using the file indication code (01 to 30) with an appropriate name as suggested in Table 5-1 is required. The audio recording must be single channel (mono) and use 16 bit samples at 16 kHz. Each .WAV file is allowed a maximum length of 20 kB, 10 seconds of Continuously Variable Slope Delta (CVSD) data.

Figure 5-12. Update Sounds a)

Choose the audio directory that contains the complete set of sound files. To navigate, click and hold on the name of the current directory to display a context menu that shows its current location in the file structure. Clicking on a selection in this context menu is used to jump several levels up in the file structure. For the PC, sound files can be found in: C:\Program Files\Harris RF Communications\SPR Utility Software\Prompts. For the PDA, sound files can be found in: My Device\Program files\Harris RF Communications\SPR Utility Software\Prompts.

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01 Low Battery.wav

Low Battery

02 Battery Flat.wav

Battery Empty

03 Channel Disabled.wav

Channel Disabled

04 Radio Fault.wav

Radio Fault

05 Critical Alert.wav

Alert One

06 Warning Alert.wav

Alert two

07 Routine Alert.wav

Alert Three

08 Net 01.wav

Net 1

09 Net 02.wav

Net 2

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20 Net 13.wav

Net 13

21 Net 14.wav

Net 14

22 Default Settings.wav

Default Settings

23 Zeroized Armed.wav

Zeroized Armed

24 Zeroized Complete.wav

Zeroized Complete

25 Beacon On.wav

Beacon On

26 Beacon Off.wav

Beacon Off

27 Pairing.wav

Pairing, press OK to Acknowledge

28 Pairing Complete.wav

Pairing Complete

29 Radio Off.wav

Radio Off (or 3 beeps)

30 Pairing Armed.wav

Pairing Armed (or 2 beeps)

31 Zero.wav

Zero

32 One.wav

One

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39 Eight.wav

Eight

40 Nine.wav

Nine

41 Pause

[no audio]

42 Pause2

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Update Software

Updated radio software must be correctly signed using the Digital Signature Standard (DSS) algorithm. The new software's signature is validated prior to erasing the existing software. Update Software is used to send a new version of firmware to the SPR radio. This option is only enabled if there is a new radio firmware package for the SPR available on the host device. If the firmware version matches the radio, a message is displayed to update firmware in firmware directory and no update page is provided. Currently installed firmware can be identified using Test Radio. The Firmware Update Screen displays the list of available firmware. See Figure 5-13. Certain updates are not allowed and the Update button remains inactive. For example, the radio firmware cannot be changed to an earlier version. Select Update to start the update. The current status of the radio firmware update process is shown. See Figure 5-13. Once the software has been loaded into the radio’s flash memory, it initializes. Once this operation is complete, a success/failure message is presented. Select OK to close the screen and return to the Firmware Update Screen.

Figure 5-13. Update Firmware

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STATUS

The Status display provides a subset of all status information available from the SPR radio. Select the Refresh button to update the radio status information while the screen is open. The radio status content list is scrollable if there is more information than visible within the visible area. See Figure 5-14.

Figure 5-14. Status Display 5.7.1

Status Report

The Status Report from the radio includes the following information: •

SPR Utility Software Version (in header)

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Net: Frequency, Name, Bandwidth, Radio Mode, Covert, Medic Beacon, Plain Text, Power

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Battery: Type and Status. If the type is Li-ION, then the following battery registers are also reported: Temperature, Id, Nominal Capacity, Compensated Capacity, Design Capacity, Last discharge, Volts

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General: Role ID, Fill File, Key File, Role File, Power On BIT

Use the Refresh button to update the radio status display.

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Net Status

Net status of the active net (knob positions 1 through 14) is reported as follows. If a net is unassigned, no information is reported. •

Frequency: Range of 350.000 to 450.000 MHz is displayed as 350000000 to 450000000 Hz.

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Name: Active Net Name for the selected knob position.

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Bandwidth: For Narrow Net, a bandwidth of 25 kHz is used. For Wide Net a bandwidth of 500 or 1200 kHz is used.

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Radio Mode: 11dddd (refer to Paragraph A.4.3)

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Covert. True when covert is on, or False when covert is off. Configured in the Station Type knob positions.

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Medic Beacon: True when beacon is on, or False when beacon is off. Set by pressing Push-to-Talk (PTT) for both buttons.

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Plain Text: True when plain text is on, or False when plain text is off.

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Power: 1=low, 2=medium, 3=high.

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Battery Status

For AA batteries, no information is reported other than Type and Status. Battery status of the Li-ION battery is reported as follows. Refer to Paragraph 5.2.3 for battery icon status. •

Type: Lithium for Li-ION. AA for AA batteries.

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Status: ok if active. Nominal Capacity is 4 to 100.

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Temperature: Temperature as read from battery. For example: 3009 equals 300.9 Kelvin, 81.95 Fahrenheit, 27.75 Centigrade.

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Id: Battery ID as read from battery. For example: 380736324134302F.

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Nominal Capacity: 0 to 100%. For example, at 13% the compensated capacity would be about 689 to 741 for a design capacity of 5300.

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Compensated Capacity: 0 to 5300. Raw capacity remaining.

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Design Capacity: 5300. This is a fixed number as reported from the battery. It is a read only value of minimum design capacity.

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Last Discharge: 5432.

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Volts: Voltage output will be about 3300 (3.3 volts) at 1% capacity and 4100 (4.1 volts) at 99% capacity. Nominal voltage is 3750.

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Basic information about the radio configuration is reported here. •

Role Id: Name of Role ID in use in radio.

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Power On BIT: Pass or fail. When pass, all built-in tests passed. Refer to Paragraph 7.2.

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Fill File: Name of Fill File (*.fil).

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Key File: Name of Key File (*.kdf).

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Radio Configuration Editor

RADIO FILL

The Radio Configuration Screen is used to select the Radio Key File, Radio Plan File, and Role (Station Type and Role Identification [ID]). When a Radio Plan File is selected, the Edit button is enabled. Read Radio is used to get a radio's configuration. Fill Radio is used to download the current configuration to the radio. On Edit, refer to: •

Using The Editor

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Nets Editor

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Station Type Editor

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Role Editor

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Keys Editor

6.2

USING THE EDITOR

This section describes how to navigate the Radio Configuration Editor and use of the editor buttons. 6.2.1

View Bar

A sliding bar is provided to move screens. 6.2.2

Navigate Menu

The Navigate menu selection appears at the bottom of the display in the menu bar area. It provides another method to navigate through the list of nets or stations. Use Previous and Next to move between different sections of a list of Nets or Station Types. For example, with wide4 selected, choosing Previous would move the selection to wide3 and choosing Next would move the selection to wide5. 6.2.3

Edit Menu

The Edit menu is used to Save a fill, Validate the fill or Exit without saving changes. In addition, it provides add, copy and remove choices for nets and station types. See Figure 6-1.

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Figure 6-1. Radio Configuration Editor, Save 6.2.4

Save Radio Configuration

Select Save from the Edit menu to save the edited fill file and role file. This initiates a file system Save As operation. Either overwrite an existing file name in a common folder or save to a different file Name.

6.2.5

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Enter a Name for the file to be saved or use the default: RadioFill.fil.

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Use the default location or choose a Folder.

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Select Save.

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Repeat for the SampleRoleFile.rol.

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Use Cancel to exit without saving. Validate Radio Configuration

Select Validate from the Edit menu to initiate validation of the current fill file in its edited form according to a set of fill editing rules. The results of a good validation are displayed as Validation Successful. Select OK to accept the message. If invalid, fix the file as required. 6.2.6

Exit Radio Configuration

Select Exit from the Edit menu to discard changes made during fill editing and keep the previous version.

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NETS EDITOR

The Radio Configuration Editor opens to the Nets configuration screen. See Figure 6-2. Use this screen to select and edit a Narrow Net or a Wide Net from the list of Nets and to edit the list. The maximum number of radio nets allowed is 32.

Figure 6-2. Radio Configuration Editor, Nets 6.3.1

Select a Net

Select a Net from the pull-down at the top of the screen. The editable fields appear in the main portion of this screen. 6.3.2

Add, Copy, Remove Net

Add (+), delete (-), and copy (C) nets using the buttons next to the pull-down combo box. These tasks can also be done from the edit menu or from the pull down context menu (press and hold). •

Add New Net: Select the + button to make a New Net instance. For Narrow Net, specify a bandwidth of 25 kHz. Specify 500 or 1200 kHz for Wide Net. These selections are made automatically from the edit or context menu. The default slot map for creating a new net is 111222. No data settings are made.

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Copy Net: Select the Net to be copied and then select the C button to make a copy of the Net.

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Remove Net: Select the Net to be deleted and then select the - button to delete the Net.

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Edit Net

The following net parameters can be edited: •

Net Name: Select the Net Name field and enter the Net name.

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Bandwidth: Select the Bandwidth field pull-down list to choose the bandwidth in kHz. Values are 25, 500, and 1200 kHz.

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Key: Select the Key field pull-down list to choose the key. Values shown are for the current key file. Refer to Paragraph 6.6.

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Power: Select the Power field pull-down list to choose the radio power level. Values are Low, Medium and High.

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TX Frequency (Wide Net): Select the Transmit (TX) Frequency field and enter the frequency in MHz. Valid values are: 350.000 to 450.000 MHz in increments of 500 kHz or 1200 kHz.

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TX Frequency (Narrow Net): Select the Transmit Frequency field and enter the frequency in MHz. Valid values are: 350.000 to 450.000 MHz.

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RX Frequency (Narrow Net): Select the Receive (RX) Frequency field and enter the frequency in MHz. Valid values are: 350.000 to 450.000 MHz.

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PTT Number: Push-to-Talk (PTT) Number choices are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (3 = external OK button, 4 = external PTT1, 5 = external PTT2). Select number and then configure associated function and group.

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PTT Function: talk, specialsa (GPS), tone400, tone1250, none. Set covert if using tones.

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PTT Group: talk1, talk2, talk3, talk4, talk5, talk6, breakin (priority voice), none.

6.4

STATION TYPE EDITOR

The Radio Configuration Editor opens to the Nets configuration screen. Select the Station Type tab to open the Station Type screen and edit selected parameters of all the station types that are contained within the current fill file. 6.4.1

Select a Station (General)

Select a Station ID from the pull-down at the top of the screen. For each station, there are three different subsections that are selectable using the General, Knob Position, and Situational Awareness (SA) radio buttons near the top of the screen. The editable fields for the station appear in the main portion of these screens. •

6.4.2

ID: Select the ID field and modify the Station ID. This field will modify an existing ID or modify a default ID when a new station ID is created. Add, Copy, Remove Station

Add (+), delete (-), and copy (C) stations using the buttons next to the pull-down combo box. These tasks can also be done from the edit menu or from the pull down context menu (press and hold).

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Add New Station: Select the + button to make a New Station instance.

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Copy Station: Select the station to be copied and then select the C button to make a copy of the station.

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Remove Station: Select the station to be removed and then select the - button to delete the station.

6.4.3

Edit Knob Positions

Select the Knob Position tab to open the Station Type to the Knob Positions screen. See Figure 6-3. Edit these fields as required.

Figure 6-3. Radio Configuration Editor, Knob Positions •

1 - 14: Select a knob position to assign all the following parameters. •

Assigned: Set knob position as available (checked), or not available (unchecked). When unchecked, knob position shows red circle with a slash.

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Net: Select the Net field pull-down list to choose from the list of configured Nets.

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Vox Group: Select the Voice Activated Transmission (Vox) Group field pull-down list to choose talk1, talk2, talk3, talk4, talk5, talk6, breakin (priority voice), or none.

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Covert: Set Covert to enabled (checked), or disabled (unchecked). When checked, also set the function to tone400 or tone1250 and make a PTT Group selection. STATION TYPE EDITOR

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Override Net PTT: Set to enabled (checked), or disabled (unchecked). When checked, set PTT for the station. When unchecked, the net PTT assignment is used.

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PTT Number: Push-to-Talk Number choices are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Select number and then configure associated function and group.

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PTT Function: Set to: talk, specialsa (GPS), tone400, tone1250, none.

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PTT Group: Set to: talk1, talk2, talk3, talk4, talk5, talk6, breakin (priority voice), none. Edit SA

Select the SA tab to open the Station Type to the SA screen. See Figure 6-4. Edit these fields as required. •

Group: Select the Group field pull-down list to choose talk1, talk2, talk3, talk4, talk5, talk6, all, both or none. SA transmitted to this voice group selection.

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Interval (sec): Select the Interval field and enter a value of 1 to 86,400 seconds (1 per second to 1 per day). SA transmitted at this interval.

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Distance Trigger (m): Select the Distance Trigger field and enter a value 1 to 10,000 meters. SA transmitted when this distance is traveled.

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Symbol: Select the Symbol field and enter a 15-character alphanumeric identifier for the station’s symbol code per MIL-STD-2525B. This provides the information necessary to display or transmit a tactical symbol between MIL-STD-2525B compliant systems. For example, SFGPUCIL--B*NO* represents: Warfighting (S), Friend (F), Ground (G), Present (P), Infantry Light (UCIL--), Squad (B), Norway (NO).

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Flag: Select the Flag field and enter a string value for the station’s Country of Origin flag per Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Pub 10 series. For example, US for United States, UK for United Kingdom, or NO for Norway.

Figure 6-4. Radio Configuration Editor, Situation Awareness (SA) 6-6

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ROLE EDITOR

The Radio Configuration Editor opens to the Nets configuration screen. See Figure 6-5. Select the Role tab to open the Role screen. The Echelon ID and Role ID make up the callsign.

Figure 6-5. Radio Configuration Editor, Role 6.5.1

Select Role ID

Role IDs are displayed in a simple list. The Role ID is automatically checked if it is modified. 6.5.2

Add/Delete Role

Add a Role by typing in a new Role ID and clicking +. Delete a Role by typing in an existing role ID and clicking -. 6.5.3

Echelon ID

The Echelon ID is a free-text edit field. Valid characters are alpha-numeric and the slash (/) symbol. The length of the string can be 64 characters. After editing, the Echelon ID string will be visible and readable until it is saved to a file or written to the radio. After the Echelon ID is saved to a file or written to the radio or uploaded from the radio, the string characters are represented with the corresponding number of asterisk (*) characters. Changing this field will wipe out any previous contents.

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The Radio Configuration Editor opens to the Nets configuration screen. Select the Keys tab to open the Keys screen. See Figure 6-6. If a keys file was loaded (*.kdf or *.skf), select a defined key from the pull-down list. The SPR Utility Software does not edit and save key files produced by the Key Generation Application (KGA) (.kdf). Instead, it creates and edits the SPR Utility Software (SUS) key file (.skf). To add a new key: a)

Select the + button.

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If a .kdf file was loaded, select Yes to continue to clear the .kdf keys. This deletes all restricted keys. If a .skf file was loaded, a new default name is created (first default name is TK001).

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Enter a Name, Value, and Type for the new key. Use 0 through 9 and A through F as valid input values. The remaining buttons support these editing functions: > moves position cursor to right, < moves position cursor to left, Dl deletes one character to right, and B deletes one character to left. Type can be: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) aes-128, aes-256, mk-128, or mk-256. The Keys Editor will set the proper key length once the encryption type is selected.

Refer to Paragraph A.3 for additional information on managing keys.

Figure 6-6. Radio Configuration Editor, Keys

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Diagnostics

BUILT-IN TEST RESULTS

This section describes the Built-in Test (BIT) results for the SPR as collected in the BIT Results report. 7.2

POWER-UP

This self test runs every time the SPR boots. It determines basic functional integrity. Power-up checks these areas: •

All modules booted successfully. All radio software is up and running. The Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) have the correct software version loaded. Random Access Memory is working. Flash memory checksum passes. Battery is OK.

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Configuration data is intact (via checksum verification). Fill file loads correctly or is the correct file.

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Known Answer Test for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) AES-256 encryption mode passes.

7.3

SPR HEALTH

SPR health is monitored on a regular basis. The ability of the radio to perform normal day to day activities is checked. This includes: •

Battery capacity. •

Battery is flat when the capacity is 0%. There is a battery flat warning and the software is put in an inactive state that ignores all input to prevent damage.

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Battery is low when the capacity reaches a configurable fill value (default 3%). The TX power is cut down from current level to a lower level. If net is already configured for lowest level then no changes will be made.

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Battery temperature is available for Lithium-ION (Li-ION) cells only. The default is the maximum value allowed before the radio shuts down. Typically, radio Thermal Management would cause a shut down first.

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Thermal Management. In order that the SPR does not become damaged due to excessive temperatures, it monitors its internal temperature(s) and protects itself from temperature damage. The Temperature Trip value, the Hysteresis value, and the Maximum value are configurable items. •

In Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying (GMSK) Wideband Waveform (TGW2) mode, all data communications is cut back first – both transmit and receive in steps (depending on power level). If this does not help, transmit power (for remaining voice communications) is then cut back.

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Reverse Power Amplifier (PA) protection. In order that the PA is not damaged during cases such as antenna shorting out, the reverse power is monitored.

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Synthesizer Lock Monitoring. In order to check the radio’s RF components are still in good status, synthesizer lock status is monitored. If any synthesizer is found to be unlocked SPR will warn of hardware fault and leave software in an inactive state that ignores all input.

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Software health monitoring. The control software checks health status on all processes, the DSP and FPGA. If one or more process fails, the radio will attempt to warn the user or hardware failure, log the error and put the software into an inactive state and reset the radio.

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USER TESTS

These tests represent the set of functions that are run to diagnose possible problems with all areas of the radio. These tests have the ability to: •

Operate off-line in a test mode (radio need not transmit/receive during the test).

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Get Known-Answer Test for Citadel Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). This is run automatically on boot and can be invoked by a user.

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Verify correct operation of all functional blocks of the transceiver. In addition to the areas already mentioned above, this includes Transmit (TX), Receive (RX), Global Positioning System (GPS), Power Supplies, and Wireless Control Port.

Radio will transmit some RF power (approximately -10 dBm) during this test, and covert mode is ignored. 7.5

TEST RADIO

The Test Radio option executes all the radio's BIT functions and displays the results in the Test Results screen. Test types are discussed in the following paragraphs. 7.5.1

Memory Test

Flash and Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) test. 7.5.2

Tx Test

Radio will transmit some RF power (approximately 10 dBm) during this test, and covert mode is ignored. This test does a basic test on the transmitter. This is done by configuring the transmitter to transmit and switching the front end switch to receive. The output power level is set to +24 dBm in order not to damage the transceiver.

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This is intended as a Pass/Fail test, not a performance verification test. 7.5.3

Rx Test

This test uses the transmitter to inject an offset tone into the receiver to check basic functionality. This is done by configuring the transmitter to transmit and switching the front end switch to receive. The output power level is set to +24 dBm in order not to damage the transceiver. Around -10 dBm of RF power enters the receiver. The test is repeated for a channel within each of the three sub-bands. This is intended as a Pass/Fail test, not a performance verification test. NOTE: Radio will transmit some RF power (approximately -10 dBm) during this test, and covert mode is ignored. 7.5.4

Power Supply Test

The power supply test checks that all power supplies are within specified limits. For a failed response, the output response breaks down the areas of failure. For example, headset 5 V auxiliary is not configured, or headset 3 V passes, or Universal Serial Bus (USB) fails. 7.5.5

GPS Test

This is not a full exercise of the GPS module, since coverage cannot be guaranteed at the time of a self test. This test purely tests communication with the GPS module. If communication cannot be established, then the test is considered to be a fail. 7.5.6

Wireless Control Port Test

This is not a full exercise of the Wireless Control Port module, since this requires interaction with a wireless Push-to-Talk (PTT). Only communication with the Wireless Control Port module is tested. If communications cannot be established then the test is considered to be a fail. The module may have to be turned on for this test since it is possible to configure the module to be off. 7.5.7

Battery Test

This test is done on request to determine Li-ION battery status. The test will fail if: •

Battery level is below a critical battery threshold.

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Battery Status is Low.

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Battery temperature is above 100°C.

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Battery type is lithium.

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Battery voltage is below 2.97 volts.

7.5.8

Software-Health Test

The Software-Health Test checks that these areas are working: DSP, FPGA and processor software. The firmware version of each is also shown.

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This test involves sending a message to the DSP and waiting for the relevant response. 7.5.10

Fill Configuration

This test checks the fill configuration.

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Fill Planning

GENERAL

This section provides some background information when planning fills for the Secure Personal Radio. This information is useful to communication network planners and developers of management systems for the SPR. The SPR Utility software offers basic configuration tools. Use the Communications Planning Application (CPA) for RF-7800S for a full featured configuration tool. A.2

RADIO FILL COMPONENTS

SPR configuration data is stored in various files. Some consistency is required between files. For example, the nets in the fill file reference encryption keys which must be present in the key file. A.2.1

System File

The system file contains factory-assigned settings such as the serial number of the radio, Machine Address Code (MAC) address identity, and calibration data. It is a digitally signed file which is unique to a specific radio and does not contain any user-configurable items. This file is not cleared when the radio is zeroized. A.2.2

Role File

This Role file contains the Callsign information for the local station, and its StationType. It is unique to each radio. It may contain alternate Callsign information to simplify changing callsigns or StationTypes quickly. This file is not cleared when the radio is zeroized. A.2.3

Key File

The Key File contains all the encryption keys available to the radio. Keys are associated to nets using the key tag. The key file is common to all radios in an organization. This file is cleared when the radio is zeroized. It cannot be uploaded from the radio. The file information is available through the radio's status interface. Use this file description information to uniquely identify the file (for instance by its intended validity period). This will help confirm that the correct key fill is loaded. A.2.4

Mission Fill File

The mission fill file contains the network structures, frequencies, radio behavior settings, and so forth. This file is organized into a group of net definitions, followed by one or more StationType sections which further define how each station type is to behave.

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Refer to the following for supported encryption modes and key generation tools. A.3.1

Encryption Modes

The SPR supports these encryption modes: 128-bit Harris Citadel, 256-bit Harris Citadel, and 128-bit, 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS-197). Only one key may be active in the radio at a time, though each net (knob position) may use a different key and even a different encryption type. A non-secure net has a default encryption key assigned to it. Normal operation includes default fill indicator beeps in the earpiece when transmitting voice. A net will be disabled if an encryption key is assigned to it and the key is not loaded into the radio. Switching to a knob position with a disabled net gives a "channel disabled" audio indication. A.3.2

Citadel Customized Algorithms

Optional Customer-Unique Citadel algorithms may be supplied. These are factory loaded prior to shipment. The same Citadel algorithm must be loaded in all radios that are intended to work in the Citadel Mode. The AES-256 mode may be used as an interoperability mode. For instance, a customer may use a unique Citadel algorithm for national communication, but load coalition AESbased nets to allow interoperability with partners. A.3.3

Citadel Algorithm Modification

The optional Citadel Algorithm Modification (CAM) operation allows an algorithm modification to be loaded by the customer. CAM vectors are created using the RF-6550K Key Generation Application (KGA), and may be loaded into a radio using the CPA for RF-7800S. Radios which do not share the same CAM vector will not interoperate in Citadel encrypted nets. A.3.4

Key Management Process

Encryption Keys may be created in the following ways: •

Using the RF-6550K Key Generation Application. This application is intended to be used by a centralized authority to generate Key Packs for distribution. Key Packs generated by this application are not permitted to be modified by any other application.

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Using the CPA for RF-7800S. This application creates network structures and radio configuration information. It can use Key Packs, or users can generate keys locally.

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Manual Generation/Entry. The CPA for RF-7800S and SPR Utility Software allow encryption keys generated externally (by non-Harris supplied means) to be used.

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The SPR supports three basic communication modes and traffic types. A.4.1

Communication Modes

The SPR supports three basic communication modes, one of which may be used for each net loaded into the radio. A mix of net modes may be loaded into the radio. Each knob position is programmed with the appropriate setting. The modes are: •

Narrowband Mode: a 25 kHz, digital Frequency Shift Keying (FSK)-based mode. This mode supports voice traffic only, has the longest range of the three modes, and interoperates with narrowband equipment such as the RF-5800M-HH and AN/PRC-152 when properly configured.

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Wideband 500 kHz mode: Uses a 500 kHz wide channel with a robust high speed digital modulation. In this Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying (GMSK)-based mode, the radio uses a Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA)-based slotting mechanism to support multiple simultaneous transmissions on the same network. This waveform is referred to as TDMA GMSK Wideband Waveform (TGW2).

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Wideband 1200 kHz mode: A 1.2 MHz wide channel using a similar TDMA slotting scheme. The highest speed data is available on this TGW2 net type, and it has the shortest range of the three modes.

A.4.2

Traffic Types

The radio supports three types of traffic over its network: •

Voice Traffic, in talkgroups.

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Packet Data Traffic, a very efficient unacknowledged packet data service which is used for automatic GPS position reporting but also may be used by external applications via the Universal Serial Bus (USB)-Serial interface. Data packets in this mode are sized to be no larger than a single TDMA slot.

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Network Data Traffic: designed for efficient transfer of network type data such as files, streamed video-over-Internet Protocol (IP), or messages. This mode is accessed using the USB-Remote Network Driver Interface Specification (RNDIS) port, which appears to a connected Personal Computer (PC) terminal as a network card. The radio supports unacknowledged and acknowledged, built-in Automatic Repeat-reQuest (ARQ) traffic. IP Unicast, Broadcast, and multicast are supported.

Slots may be assigned to only one traffic type, or more than one data type. For instance, three slots may be assigned to voice, and three slots dedicated to data. This ensures that voice traffic will not disrupt or delay the data traffic. Or, data traffic may share voice slots, using the slots when they are not occupied by voice traffic. When multiple traffic types are assigned to a slot, traffic priority is determined as follows: Voice Traffic, then Network Data Traffic, and then Packet Data Traffic. A.4.3

Slot Assignment Guidelines

The slot map defines how services are allocated on the network. A 25 kHz channel does not have a slot map as it is a single logical channel. NETWORK PLANNING

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Slots are assigned using the CPA for RF-7800S. The sample fill has some default assignments. Some characteristics of slot assignments are as follows: •

Each slot may be assigned to Talk Group 1 through Talk Group 6, Data, reserved, or to unused. Slots are not required to be contiguous (could be 12D12D). For voice groups there is no performance difference. However for Data slots, if the slots are adjacent the throughput of the net will increase since larger-size bursts can be used. For example (1212DD) will operate identically for voice, but will have higher data throughput than the first setup where the data slots are not adjacent.

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The group on which packet data is sent is set on a Station Type basis. There are two packet types: the group on which Auto reports are sent (generated by movement, interval GPS reporting, or externally generated packet data), and the group on which Global Positioning System (GPS) reports embedded in voice traffic are sent. These may be talkgroup 1 (through talkgroup 6), both talkgroups, data group, or none.

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Data may be assigned to share a voice group, or be sent on its own Data Group (but not both).

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COMMUNICATION SERVICES

The wireless network uses Carrier Sense, Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) to identify radios in a net. That is, the nodes talk in the same way that people converse; they briefly check to see that no one is talking before they start. Services used by an SPR group are: •

All-informed voice within the logical TalkGroup.

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Dual-talkgroup operation for some users (section leaders for instance, who hear and speak on their section TalkGroup and also their command TalkGroup.

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Situational awareness for all members in the communication architecture. In some systems this may be via direct RF path, or in others the positions for each Echelon aggregated and distributed.

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IP-based data operation, with the ability to send short messages and files to any other user, or to a user outside the SPR network using a Long Range Radio as a gateway.

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Simple and Quick deployment:

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Ability to quickly load all radios with the correct fillset(s).

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Ability to copy fill from one radio to another in a straightforward manner.

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Ability to add users to the system without pre-planning or re-planning.

SAMPLE FILL (RADIO PLAN FILE)

Sample fills for the SPR Utility Software provide a set of nets based on templates that can be customized to meet specific needs. Template creation is possible using the CPA for RF-7800S. For the PC, sample fills can be found in: C:\Documents and Settings\\My documents\Harris RF Communications\SUS.

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For the Personal Data Assistant (PDA), sample fills can be found in: My Device\My Documents\Harris RF Communications\SUS. Harris recommends that you make a copy of the sample fill file, rename it, and work from the copy. This will permit saving a revised fill without affecting or overwriting the original sample fill file. This section outlines features of the radio plan file. In addition, some examples are given on usage. A.6.1

Sample Plan Description

The sample fill includes the following defined nets: •

Half Duplex Voice: Bandwidth is 500 kHz, Power is High, Frequency is 350.000 MHz. PTT1 and PTT2 are talk on talk1 group. Slot Map is 1xxxxx (x = unused).

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Full Duplex Voice Data: Bandwidth is 500 kHz, Power is High, Frequency is 360.000 MHz. PTT1 and PTT2 are talk on talk1 group. Slot Map is 11dddd.

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Dual Talk Group 1: Bandwidth is 500 kHz, Power is High, Frequency is 370.000 MHz. PTT1 is talk on talk1 group. PTT2 function is none. Slot Map is 111xxx.

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Dual Talk Group 2: Bandwidth is 500 kHz, Power is High, Frequency is 370.000 MHz. PTT2 is talk on talk2 group. PTT1 function is none. Slot Map is xxx222.

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Dual Talk Group Both: Bandwidth is 500 kHz, Power is High, Frequency is 370.000 MHz. PTT1 is talk on talk1 group. PTT2 is talk on talk2 group. Slot Map is 111222.

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Dual Talk Group Breakin (priority voice): Bandwidth is 500 kHz, Power is High, Frequency is 370.000 MHz. PTT1 is talk on breakin group. PTT2 is talk on breakin group. Slot Map is 111222.

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Dual Talk Group Rebroadcast: Bandwidth is 500 kHz, Power is High, Frequency is 370.000 MHz. PTT1 is talk on talk1 group. PTT2 is talk on talk2 group. Slot Map is 111222.

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Data Net with Voice: Bandwidth is 500 kHz, Power is High, Frequency is 385.000 MHz. PTT1 is talk on breakin group. PTT2 is talk on breakin group. Slot Map is dddddd.

The sample fill also includes the following defined Station Type: •

General: Identification (ID) is DEFAULT.

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Situational Awareness (SA): Group is both, Interval is 60 seconds, Distance Trigger is 10 meters, Symbol is SFGPUCIL--B****, Flag is blank.

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Knob Positions: Only knob 1 is assigned to Full Duplex Voice.

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Half Duplex Voice, Narrowband Net

The narrowband net supports unlimited net members, is half duplex voice, and provides secure voice communication with RF-5800M radios. To use this net, set the following parameters: Net

Station Type

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Net Name: HalfDuplexVoice

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Station Type ID: DEFAULT

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Bandwidth: 25 kHz

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SA Group: Not used for narrowband.

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Power: High

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Knob 1 Net: HalfDuplexVoice Voice Activated Transmission (Vox) Group: none

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Transmit (Tx) Frequency: 360.00 MHz

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Knob 1 PTT1 Function is talk, Group is talk1.

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Receive (Rx) Frequency: 360.00 MHz

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Knob 1 PTT2 Function is talk, Group is talk1.

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Full Duplex Voice, TGW2 Wideband Net

The TGW2 wideband net supports unlimited net members, is full duplex voice, and provides secure voice communication with TGW2 wideband radios. In addition, beacon operation and position tracking is supported on this simple direct-connect network with GPS. Use this Net for general communications with similar stations on the same net. To use this net, set the following parameters: Net

Station Type

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Net Name: FullDuplexVoiceData

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Station Type ID: DEFAULT

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Bandwidth: 500 kHz

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SA Group: talk1

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Power: High

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Knob 1 Net: FullDuplexVoiceData Vox Group: talk1

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Tx Frequency: 360.00 MHz

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Knob 1 PTT1 Function is talk, Group is talk1.

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Knob 1 PTT2 Function is specialsa (GPS), Group is talk1.

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Dual Talk Groups Both

Using two full duplex voice TGW2 wideband nets, a section leader talks to both groups on one frequency with priority voice or to each group individually. The net topography is two nets with section leader shared between the nets. The section leader may be connected to PC or PDA to receive automatic GPS Reports. The SPR Utility Software is used to display the locations of the other radios. To use this net, set the following parameters: Net

Station Type

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Net Name: DualTalkGroupBoth

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Station Type ID: DEFAULT

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Bandwidth: 500 kHz

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SA Group: Both

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Power: High

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Knob 3 Net is DualTalkGroupBoth Vox Group: breakin

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Tx Frequency: 360.00 MHz

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Knob 3 PTT1 Function is talk, Group is talk1.

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Knob 3 PTT2 Function is talk, Group is talk2.

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Data Net with Voice

The data net with voice template is weighted toward data transmission, is half duplex voice, and provides support for IP based applications like RF-6705 Tactical Messaging Software. To use this net, set the following parameters: Net

Station Type

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Net Name: DataNetWithVoice

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Station Type ID: DEFAULT

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Bandwidth: 500 kHz

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SA Group: none

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Power: High

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Knob 6 Net is DataNetWithVoice Vox Group: none

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Tx Frequency: 385.00 MHz

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Knob 6 PTT1 Function is specialsa (GPS), Group is none.

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Knob 6 PTT2 Function is none, Group is none.

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See Figure A-1. To use a dual talk group net, set up knob positions 1 through 5 as follows: a)

Create Group 1 using the FullDuplexVoiceData, TGW2 Wideband Net on knob position 1. Adjust parameters for frequency, key, and so forth as necessary. Group 1 members use knob position 1 only and are able to hear other users in Group 1 including the leaders set up to use both.

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Create Group 2 using the FullDuplexVoiceData, TGW2 Wideband Net on knob position 2. Adjust parameters for frequency, key, and so forth to be the same as Group 1. Group 2 members use knob position 2 only and are able to hear other users in Group 2 including the leaders set up to use both.

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Create a Both group using the DualTalkGroupBoth, TGW2 Wideband Net on knob position 3. Adjust parameters for frequency, key, and so forth to be the same as Group 1. Leaders hear both groups and speak to each group using PTT1 for Group 1 and PTT2 for Group 2.

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Create a Both group using the DualTalkGroupBreakin (priority voice), TGW2 Wideband Net on knob position 4. Adjust parameters for frequency, key, and so forth to be the same as Group 1. Set the Vox Group as breakin. Leaders hear both groups and speak to each group at the same time using PTT1 for talk and breakin.

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Create a Dual Talk Group with Rebroadcast using DualTalkGroupRebro, TGW2 Wideband Net on knob position 5. Adjust parameters for frequency, key, and so forth to be the same as Group 1. Change a single station to knob position 5 to activate an automatic choice range extension function between groups 1 and 2.

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GROUP 1

FULL DUPLEX VOICE KNOB POSITION 1

DUAL TALK GROUP BOTH

NOTE: DUAL GROUP LEADERS IN TWO DIFFERENT RADIO NETWORKS. DUAL GROUP USES PTT1 AND PTT2 OR PRIORITY BREAKIN. ONE RADIO MAY BE SET FOR DUAL TALK GROUP REBROADCAST (KNOB POSITION 5).

KNOB POSITION 3 USING PTT1 FOR GROUP 1 AND PTT2 FOR GROUP 2

KNOB POSITION 4 USING PTT1 FOR TALK AND BREAKIN

GROUP 2

FULL DUPLEX VOICE KNOB POSITION 2

V-0345-4200-027

Figure A-1. Dual Talk Groups

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Map Overlays

MAP OVERLAY OVERVIEW

Maps (graphic or photo) need to be Geographic (Geo) referenced Jpeg images. There are many mapping applications that can convert from format to format. When creating a Geo referenced jpeg, it is important to ensure that the Datum is World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) and the Projection is Geographic (latitude/longitude). If the map is not formatted in this manner it will not load. B.2

CREATING MAP IMAGES

To create map image files, use a global mapping application or service. For example, when using Global Mapper: 1.

Load a map of any format, datum, or projection.

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Navigate to Tools > Configure ... > Projection make sure the Projection is Geographic (Latitude/Longitude), the Datum is WGS84, and the Planar Units are arc degrees. There are 60 minutes of arc in one degree and 60 seconds of arc in a minute.

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Export the map by navigating to File > Export Raster and Elevation data > Export JPG. Make sure the Generate World File and Generate Projection (PRJ) file check boxes are checked.

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Select OK.

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Copy all three files (jgw, jpg, prj) to the device using the My Documents\Harris RF Communications\Ground Force Tracker\Images location. On the Personal Data Assistant (PDA), start with My Device\. On the Personal Computer (PC) start with C:\Documents and Settings\\.

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Start the Ground Force Tracker (GFT) and navigate to the preferences screen.

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Check the Enable Map Overlay check box.

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Select either Load a Specific Map or select Load Map Directory.

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IMAGE FILE REQUIREMENTS

The three associated image files (jgw, jpg, prj) must have the same name and meet the following requirements: •

The image needs to have less than a megabyte of information and must be less than 1500 pixels in any one direction. Raster images must be in the JPEG (.JPG) file format (24 bits/pixel). Valid examples are, a 584 x 584 pixel RGB image is 999.2 K bytes, and a 225 x 1499 pixel Red-Green-Blue (RGB) image is 988.1 K bytes.

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The .prj file must specify the WGS84 datum and the Geographic (Latitude/Longitude) projection. For example: GEOGCS["Geographic Coordinate System",DATUM["WGS84",SPHEROID["GRS 1980",6378137,298.2572220960423]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0],UNIT["degr ee",0.0174532925199433]]

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LOAD MAP IMAGE

The default directory for storing GFT map images is: \My Device\My Documents\Harris RF Communications\Ground Force Tracker\Images Use this directory to store single images or a group of stitched images. If necessary, organize types and sets into different subdirectories. 1.

Select Load a Specific Map to overlay one image or select Load Map Directory to overlay a series of stitched images.

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Use the Geo Image File Browser dialog to navigate to the location of the images. For single images, pick a specific file. For stitched images, select the directory.

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Select OK.

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EXAMPLE IMAGE

When a specific map is loaded, it is immediately centered on the screen of the GFT. As soon as a GPS report is received, it centers on the received report. When a map directory is loaded, no map is displayed on the screen until a GPS report is received. When a Situational Awareness (SA) report is received, the map centers on the received report. See Figure B-1. This is a single image showing how the current position places part of the GFT display off the map. When using tile stitch, each of the maps in the directory is linked so there is no need to change maps based on location.

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Appendix

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Glossary -A-

AA

Battery cell size

AES

AES 256-bit

Advanced Encryption Standard (also known as Rijndael) - a block cipher format adopted as an encryption standard by the U.S. government. Advanced Encryption Standard 256-bit cryptographic key.

AH

Ampere Hours

AOI

Area Of Influence

ARQ

Automatic Repeat-reQuest.

ASCII

American Standard Code for Information Interchange

ASIC

Application-Specific Integrated Circuit

AUD

Audio

-BBIT

Built-In Test

-CC

Centigrade

CD

Compact Disk

C2CE-CNR

Command and Control for Windows Mobile-Combat Network Radio

C2PC-CNR

Command and Control for Personal Computer-Combat Network Radio

CAM

Citadel Algorithm Modification

CF

Compact Framework, Microsoft .NET

Citadel®

A Harris-proprietary encryption method that provides a high level of information security. Citadel MK-128 and Citadel MK-256 are encryption algorithms used in the Harris Citadel II encryption engine.

COM

Communication (Port)

CoT

Cursor on Target

CPA

Communications Planning Application

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CSMA/CA

Carrier Sense, Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance

CVSD

Continuously Variable Slope Delta (modulation). Also known as Wideband Digital Voice.

-DDAGR

Defense Advanced GPS Receiver

DAT

Data

dBA

Decibels (Acoustic)

dBm

Decibels relative to one milliwatt, 0 dBm = 1 mW.

DC

Direct Current

DCE

Data Communications Equipment

DSS

Digital Signature Standard

DSP

Digital Signal Processor

DTE

Data Terminal Equipment

-EEMR

Electro Magnetic Radiation

Encryption Key

A numeric variable that changes the mathematical algorithm used to encrypt a digital signal.

-FF

Fahrenheit

FED-STD

Federal Standard

FIPS

Federal Information Processing Standard. for example FIPS (publication) 197 and FIPS Pub 10 Series.

FPGA

Field Programmable Gate Array

FSK

Frequency Shift Keying

-GGEO

Geographic

GFT

Ground Force Tracker

GHz

Gigahertz, or one thousand million cycles per second.

GMSK

Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying (modulation)

GPS

Global Positioning System

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-HHH

Handheld (radio)

Hz

Hertz, or cycles per second.

-IID

Identification

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IP

Internet Protocol

-JJGW

Generate World File

JPG or JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group. Development group for lossy compressed 24 bit color image storage format. File extension is .jpg.

-KkB

Kilobytes

kbps

Kilobits per second

KEK

Key Encryption Key

Key

An alphanumeric variable used to encrypt a digital signal.

KGA

Key Generation Application

kHz

Kilohertz, or one thousand cycles per second.

km

Kilometer, or one thousand meters.

-LLAN

Local Area Network

Li-ION

Lithium-ION (battery)

Line-of-Sight (LOS)

Line-of-Sight; refers to VHF and UHF frequency bands.

-Mm

Meter

MAC

Machine Address Code

MB

Megabytes

MGRS

Military Grid Reference System. A geographic standard used to locate any point on the earth.

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Megahertz, or one million cycles per second.

MIL-STD

Military Standard

mm

Millimeters

MP

Manpack

ms

Millisecond

-NNet

Network

NO

Norway

-O-

-PPA

Power Amplifier

PC

Personal Computer

PDA

Windows Mobile 6.0 Personal Data Assistant

Position Reporting

A radio net feature where an Outstation radio (any radio in the network not connected to the telephony switch) can be programmed to automatically call a Base Station in the same net on a user-defined schedule. The Outstation provides geographic location information to the Base.

ppm

parts per million

PRJ

Generate Projection (PRJ) file.

PTT

Push-to-Talk

-Q-

-RRAM

Random Access Memory

RF

Radio Frequency

RGB

Red-Green-Blue. Color model based on additive color primaries.

RNDIS

Remote Network Driver Interface Specification

RS-232

An electrical standard for the design of serial ports.

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RX

Receive

-SSA

Situational Awareness

SDRAM

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

sec

Second

SIP

Soft Input Panel (PDA keyboard)

SMA

Sub Miniature version A coaxial RF connectors.

SMS

Short Messaging Service. Allows the user to create, edit and send text messages.

SPR

RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio

SPS

Standard Positioning Service for GPS

Squelch

A circuit in a radio that quiets the receiver until the strength of a received signal exceeds a specified level. For analog signals, the circuit functions by measuring the level of a transmitted tone or noise, depending on the type of squelch. For digital signals, a digital squelch system is designed to recognize a digital code that is transmitted with the signal.

SUS

SPR Utility Software

SVR

Secure Personal Vehicular Team Radio

-TTac Chat IP (TACCHAT)

Harris RF-6705 Tactical Chat IP messaging application.

TDMA

Time Division Multiple Access

TGW2

TDMA GMSK Wideband Waveform

TR

Team Radio

TX

Transmit

-UUDP

User Datagram Protocol. One of the core protocols of the Internet protocol suite.

UHF

Ultra High Frequency (300 MHz - 3 GHz)

UK

United Kingdom

US

United States

USB

Universal Serial Bus

C-5

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RF Communications

-VV

Volts

VAC

Volts Alternating Current

VDC

Volts Direct Current

VOL

Volume

VOX

Voice Activated Transmission for automatic voice conferencing and automatic voice activation.

-WW

Watts

WCP

Wireless Control Port

WGS84

World Geodetic System 1984. Defines a reference frame for the earth.

Windows Mobile

Microsoft Windows Mobile component-based, embedded, realtime operating system.

Windows XP SP2

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 operating system.

WRC

Wireless Remote Control

-X-

-Y-

-ZZeroize [Z]

C-6

Sequence used to erase all programmed radio configuration information.

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