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Port Unique Versus Global Programming
There are two types of programming commands:
Those that affect only the port you currently have unlocked. These are referred to
as Port Unique Programming Commands
, which may
be done from any radio port. In other words, you can program Port 2 while actually using a radio connected to Port 1.
Those commands which are shared between all ports or don't apply to a specific port. These are referred to as
Global commands
. For
example, reading an ADC channel or controlling a remote base radio.
Port Unique Programming
Timer Programming
Unless otherwise noted, all of the following commands may be programmed with only those digits necessary. In other words, if the
value you wish to enter is "20", you need only enter "20". If you want to enter "1234", you simply enter "1234" for that programming
command.
Hang Time
Each port has its own programmable hang time when that port is configured for full-duplex operation (in half-duplex, there is no hang
time). It is programmed in 1/10 second intervals. For example, 1 second would be programmed with a value of "10".
*1000x
where "x" is the amount of hang time for that port's transmitter in 1/10 seconds. The range is 0 to 25.5 seconds. The controller
responds with "H A N G TIMER SET".
Note: setting the timer to 0 gives zero hangtime
Time Out Timer
Each port is provided with a time out timer that will drop the transmitter should a signal appear on its receiver input for longer than the
programmed time out period (this only applies if that port is in full-duplex).
*
1001x
where "x" is the time out period for that port's transmitter in seconds. The range is 1 to 32767. The controller responds with
"TIMEOUT SET".
Note: Setting the timer to zero disables it.
Initial ID Timer
This timer sets the amount of time the repeater must be idle before sending the Initial ID. For example, if you set this timer to 10
minutes and that port is in full-duplex and unused for at least 10 minutes, this ID will play upon initial keyup. It won't play again until the
repeater sits idle for another 10 minutes.
*1002x
where "x" is the amount of time in minutes between ID's. The default time is 10 minutes and there is really no need to change it,
but it can be changed from 1 to 255 minutes. The controller responds with "IID TIMER SET".
NOTE: You may disable ID’s completely on any Port by programming a value of 0 for the Initial ID Timer. You will usually want
to do this on a Port not set as a repeater Port.
Pending ID Timer
After the initial ID is sent, the Pending ID timer is started. While this timer is running, if during this time there is activity on that port, the
Pending ID message will be sent. If activity continues, the Pending ID will be sent every period, programmed by its timer. If there is no
activity after the initial keyup, no further IDs are sent until the Initial ID period has elapsed. Also see the Pending ID Speech Timer
below for more information on how this works.
*1003x
where "x" is the amount of time in minutes the Pending ID waits after an Initial ID occurs. The default is 10 minutes and there is
really no need to change it, but it can be changed from 1 to 255 minutes. The controller responds with "PID TIMER SET".
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