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Talkgroup Ca11
2. TEST
Step 1. Initiate a clear talkgroup call with RADIO-
1.
1. DESCRIPTION Step 2. Verify the ISW is decoded by the Central
Controller.
The talkgroup call is the primary level of
organization for communications on a trunked radio
system. Radios with talkgroup call capability will be
able to communicate with other members of the same
talkgroup.
Radio users can select between the different
talkgroups that are programmed in the radio using a
manual switch or keypad.
SETUP
RADIO-1 - TALKGROUP 1
RADIO-2 - TALKGROUP 1
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Step 3. Verify communication with RADIO-2.
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Announcement Group Call
1. DESCRIPTION
An announcement group call is the feature used to
place a multi -group call on SMARTNET II trunked
systems. This feature can be set in the Central
Controller either to interrupt active talkgroup calls, or
to wait for active talkgroup calls within the
announcement group to end. If the feature is set to
interrupt, those radio users who are transmitting on a
voice channel will not hear the announcement group
user until they dekey. They will join the
announcement group call in progress. If the feature is
set to wait, a user initiating the announcement group
call will receive a busy tone (fleet busy), and when
all active talkgroup calls within the announcement
group end, the initiating user will receive a callback
tone.
Everyone in an announcement group call is message
trunked*, another user may respond to the
announcement group call as long as the radio keys up
during repeater hangtime. The hangtime is set in the
Central Controller, and defaults to 1.0 second. If a
radio user keys up after the hangtime has expired, it
will not be able to respond within the announcement
group, unless they key from the announcement
talkgroup.
*Message Trunking allows a channel to be assigned
to a talkgroup for the duration of call. The repeater
hangtime is adjustable in the Central Controller from
.1 to 6 seconds
NOTE: The affiliation table in the 6809 must be set
up for the WAIT function to function.
SETUP
RADIO-1 - TALKGROUP 1
RADIO-2 - TALKGROUP 2
RADIO-3 - ATG 1
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2. TEST
Step 1. RADIO-3 initiates an announcement group
call on ATG 1 in the clear mode.
Step 2. Verify that RADIO-1 hears transmission.
Step 3. Verify that RADIO-2 hears transmission.
Step 4. Key RADIO-1 during the repeater hangtime
after RADIO-3 dekeys.
Step 5. Verify communication can be established
with the entire announcement group.
Step 6. After the voice channel drops, key RADIO-
1. This will force a transmission from his
announcement group to wait.
Step 7. Attempt to make an announcement group
call from RADIO-3.
Step 8. Verify RADIO-3 receives a busy tone.
Step 9. Dekey RAD10-1 and verify that RADIO-3
gets a call back.
Step 10. Verify communication can be established
with the entire announcement group.
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Busy Queuing and Call Back
1. DESCRIPTION
Once the system channel capacity is full, all radio
users trying to enter the system will receive a Busy
signal and be put in queue by priority. Once a voice
channel is available, the system will call back the
highest queued user with a callback tone.
SETUP
RADIO-1 - TALKGROUP 1 - PRL=8
RADIO-2 - TALKGROUP 2 - PRL=8
RADIO-3 - TALKGROUP 3 - PRL=8
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2. TEST
Step 1. Disable all but one voice channel via the
SMT.
Step 2. Verify priority levels of talkgroups via the
SAC command in the SMT.
Step 3. Press the PTT of RADIO-1 and hold. This
will capture the last voice channel.
Step 4. Key RADIO-2 and then key RADIO-3, Both
RADIO-2 and RADIO-3 will receive busy
tones.
Step 5. Release the PTT of RADIO-1.
Step 6. RADIO-2 will receive the first callback.
Step 7. RADIO-3 will receive the second callback.
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Private Call
1. DESCRIPTION
In addition to talkgroup calls, a radio operator or
dispatcher may selectively call another party to carry
on a private conversation. The caller will be able to
reach an individual mobile or portable. The receiving
radio can be in any talkgroup. All necessary signaling
is done over the control channel, eliminating any
delays in the call being processed.
Once the Private Call is established, the two units
will not hear normal talkgroup traffic that occurs.
Once the Private Call has been completed, radio
operators must remove their radios from the Private
Ca11 mode in order to hear normal talkgroup traffic.
This feature can be fully executed on all display
version portables and mobiles.
SETUP
RADIO-1 - TALKGROUP 1
RADIO-2 - TALKGROUP 1
RADIO-3 - TALKGROUP 1
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2. TEST
Step 1. Initiate the Private Call from RADIO-1 to
RADIO-2 in the clear mode.
Step 2. Verify that RADIO -I receives "ringing
OSW"
Step 3. Verify that RADIO-2 receives audible alert
and display indicates call received.
Step 4. RADIO-2 acknowledges Private Call.
Step 5. Verify communication between RADIO-1
and RADIO-2.
Step 6. Verify that RADIO-3 does not hear the
communications.
Step 7. RADIO-1 and RADIO-2 terminate the
Private Call.
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Call Alert Page
1. DESCRIPTION
Call Alert Page allows a dispatcher or radio user to
selectively alert another radio unit. The initiating
radio will receive notification as to whether or not the
call alert was received. Units receiving a Call Alert
will sound an alert tone and show a visual alert
indication. The display will also show the individual
ID of the initiating radio unit. After receiving the Call
Alert, the radio can respond with either a Private Call
or a normal talkgroup call.
This feature is fully supported on all display
portables and mobiles
SETUP
RADIO-1 - TALKGROUP 1
RADIO-2 - TALKGROUP 2
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2. TEST
Step 1. RADIO-2 initiates Call Alert to RADIO-1
Step 2. Verify that RADIO-1 receives a Call Alert
audible tone and a visual display.
Step 3. Verify that RADIO-1 displays RADIO-2's
individual ID.
Step 4. Verify that no voice channel was assigned.
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Talkgroup Scan
1. DESCRIPTION
In Talkgroup Scan, a radio user can scan a pre-
programmed (in the radio) list of talk groups.
Activity of talkgroups is monitored on a first -come
first -served basis. A conversation in process will 'not
be' interrupted by activity of other talkgroups in the
list.
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2. TEST
Step 1. Enable Scan on RADIO-1 and verify that it
starts scanning.
Step 2. Using RADIO-2, initiate a call to a non -
priority talkgroup on RADIO-1's pre-
programmed list.
Step 3. When a scanned talkgroup becomes active,
RADIO-1 displays the active talkgroup
name.
Step 4. Using RADIO-3 initiate a call to a second
non -priority talkgroup on RADIO-1.'s pre-
programmed list.
Step 5. Verify that RADIO-1 continues monitoring
RADIO-2's call.
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Priority Monitor
1. DESCRIPTION
In Priority Monitor, a radio user can scan a pre-
programmed (in the radio) list of talk groups.
Activity of talkgroups is monitored on a first -come
first -served basis. A conversation in process will
'only' interrupted by activity of talkgroups marked
Priority in the list.
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2. TEST
Step I . Using RADIO-2 initiate a call to a priority
talkgroup on RADIO-1's pre-programmed
list.
Step 2. RADIO-1 displays Priority Monitor TG
name, indicates Priority call in process, and
monitors RADIO-2's audio.
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Automatic Retry
1. DESCRIPTION
Automatic retry is a feature built into Motorola
trunked systems to ensure system access and
eliminate the need for a radio user to rekey or remain
keyed in an effort to gain a channel. When the radio
operator presses their PTT, the radio sends a burst of
data to the system central controller via the system
control channel to request a voice channel, To ensure
that the request gets through in the event of weak
signal levels or interference, the radio will
automatically continue to send a channel request until
the request is acknowledged by the central controller,
or until approximately 4 seconds has passed.
Automatic retries are random to minimize contention
on the control channel.
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2. TEST
Step 1. Remove the antenna from the radio.
Step 2. Key RADIO-1 and verify the transmit
indicator on the radio flashes for
approximately four seconds.
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Continuous Assianment Updating
1. DESCRIPTION
When a talkgroup is assigned a voice channel, the
controller continues to transmit the channel
assignment data for the duration of the call. This
assures that late joining radios will be sent to the
correct channel to join the call in progress.
SETUP
RADIO-1 - TALKGROUP 1
RADIO-2 - TALKGROUP 1
RADIO-3 - TALKGROUP 1
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2. TEST
Step 1. Turn RADIO-1 off.
Step 2. Initiate talkgroup call with RADIO-2
communicating with RADIO-3.
Step 3. While the talkgroup cal] is in progress, turn
RADIO-1 on.
Step 4. Observe that RADIO-1 will join the
talkgroup call in progress.
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