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TDFM-136 Transceiver Operation - Overview

Radio Familiarization

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Front Panel Layout and Controls

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Basic Operation

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Channel and Memory Select

Programming the Radio

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Command Architecture

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Operating Commands

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Channel Data Commands

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Configuration Commands

PC Software Use (TDP-136)

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Connections

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Operation

TDFM-136

Transceiver Operation

Summary of Contents for TDFM-136

Page 1: ...Technisonic Industries TDFM 136 ...

Page 2: ...TDFM 136 Transceiver Operation TDFM 136 Transceiver Operation ...

Page 3: ...on Front Panel Layout and Controls Basic Operation Channel and Memory Select Programming the Radio Command Architecture Operating Commands Channel Data Commands Configuration Commands PC Software Use TDP 136 Connections Operation TDFM 136 Transceiver Operation ...

Page 4: ...Rotary Guard channel volume control 5 Squelch Defeat Push button Press to open squelch in analog modes of operation 6 MN GD Toggle Switch Selects active channel Main or Guard for transmit and edit functions 7 G1 G2 Toggle Switch Selects active Guard memory G1 or G2 for transmit and edit functions 8 HI LO Toggle Switch Selects Transmit Power High 10w or Low 1w 9 Keypad 12 Keys Control radio functio...

Page 5: ...number for the Main channel is shown in the first three characters of the line 4 The Guard channel can have two memories GD1 and GD2 the currently active Guard memory number is shown in the first three lines of the bottom row 5 Memories for the Main channel can be scanned when in use scan information is shown at the 4th character position on the top row 6 The current command level is indicated on ...

Page 6: ...cate the operating mode Analog modes wide w 25kHz narrow n 12 5kHz Digital mode project 25 digital D 12 5kHz 9 Eight characters are used to indicate the frequency in use 10 One character indicates either Receive or Transmit as R or T 11 The final character indicates the current squelch mode Analog modes noise squelch x CTCSS tones t DCS codes c Digital modes monitor m NAC only n and TalkGroup NAC ...

Page 7: ...er at the second from right position on the line will change to a T The character will revert to a R upon releasing PTT 3 The MAIN and GUARD receive audio volumes are separately controlled 4 In analog modes the SQUELCH pushbutton opens the squelch in digital it opens upon receiving any valid digital signal 5 The transmit power level can be set to 1W low or 10W high TDFM 136 Transceiver Operation ...

Page 8: ...n 2 When the MAIN channel is selected a specific memory may be selected by pressing the CHAN key and then directly entering the memory number 001 230 or by using the forward or backward arrow keys 6 4 to scroll through the programmed memories 3 The GUARD channel has two memories GD1 and GD2 When the MN GD switch is in the GD position then the GUARD memory used is determined by the position of the ...

Page 9: ...levels 1 3 a Maintenance level 4 and a Supervisor level 5 Command levels are indicated at the 4th character on the bottom row Command levels are navigated as follows go up one level go down one level Command levels 2 and 3 are time limited if a command is not selected within 5 seconds the unit returns to command level 1 automatically When a level 2 or level 3 command is completed the timer is rese...

Page 10: ...and Architecture Command Nomenclature The commands and command levels are abbreviated as follows Command Levels are abbreviated as Ln where n is the level number from 1 to 5 example L2 command level 2 Command Numbers are abbreviated as n where n is the command number from 0 to 9 example L2 1 command level 2 command 1 Edit all new channel Command Description The commands are described in detail in ...

Page 11: ...isplay brightness L1 4 and L1 6 scroll through programmed memories on MAIN channel L1 5 start stop scan Level 2 L2 2 copy current GUARD channel data to current MAIN channel L2 3 lock keypad L2 8 copy current MAIN channel data to current GUARD channel Level 3 L2 9 display current Squelch Parameters TDFM 136 Transceiver Operation Programming the Radio Operating Commands ...

Page 12: ...d on the display and the non active channel becomes a prompt line Example for Edit Frequency on the MAIN Channel a cursor is placed at the second character in the Frequency field 1 and the Guard display row becomes a prompt line 2 When editing the Guard frequency the situation is reversed the cursor is placed on the GUARD row 1 and the MAIN row becomes the prompt line ...

Page 13: ...ent Operating Mode analog wide analog narrow P25 digital L1 7 Edit current Frequency 136 0000 to 174 0000 MHz L1 9 Edit current Squelcy mode analog or digital depending on current Operating Mode Level 2 L2 1 Edit all current channel or Create New Memory MAIN only L2 5 Edit Scan list MAIN only L2 6 Edit current Text Description L2 7 Create Shadow Channel MAIN only L2 8 Edit Unit ID ...

Page 14: ... Level 4 as follows Level 3 L3 1 Set Boot Memory for MAIN Last Selected Last Programmed L3 3 Set HEX Decimal Edit for TalkGroup NAC L3 4 Show current firmware version L3 5 Set Scan Parameters revert mode reply timer monitor timer delay timer L3 6 Set PTT Max Timer 30 60 90 seconds L3 7 Set Sidetone Audio L3 8 Communicate with PC for PC programming ...

Page 15: ...enance Level protected access L4 1 Set channel defaults for Edit all L4 2 Memory test L4 3 Restrict Operator Level Commands L4 4 Channel Scroll test MAIN only L4 7 Re build RF Database tries to rebuild corrupted database in RF modules L4 8 Erase All Memories and Re boot Set to as shipped from factory L4 9 Restrict Squelch Options ...

Page 16: ...DP 136 Setup 1 PC with serial port or USB Serial converter Operation Note that the TDP 136 manual is available on line at www til ca 1 Follow Manual Instructions available on line Note the TDFM 136 does NOT work with MultiTDP you must use TDP 136 ...

Page 17: ...TDFM 136 Transceiver Operation Questions ...

Page 18: ...TDFM 136 Operator s Guide See www fs fed us fire niicd documents html ...

Page 19: ...TDFM 136 PC Cable ...

Page 20: ...ve no tone Rx and receive CTCSS tone Rt and press b If Rt was selected press the and keys scroll through CTCSS tones and press 4 To enter a transmit tone follow the below instructions Otherwise press a Press to toggle between transmit no tone Tx and transmit CTCSS tone Tt and press b Press and keys scroll through CTCSS tones and press 4 Change Bandwidth 1 Set MN GD switch up for Main MN programmin...

Page 21: ...requency Dimmer Edit Squelch 1 g 2 g 3 g 4 g 5 g 6 g 7 g 8 g 9 g Level 2 Create Prog All Copy GD to MN Lock Keypad Not Used Edit Scan List Edit Text Create Shadow Copy MN to GD Edit Unit ID 1 g 2 g 3 g 4 g 5 g 6 g 7 g 8 g 9 g Level 3 Set MN Boot Memory Upload to PC Set Hex Decimal Show Version Edit Scan Param Set PTT Timer Set Sidetone Level Download from PC Show Squelch 1 g 2 g 3 g 4 g 5 g 6 g 7 ...

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