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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 4 COMSEC
Course Objectives
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Course Outline
• Basic Operation
• LOS Fixed Frequency Operation
• COMSEC Capabilities & Loading
• Dedicated UHF SATCOM
• DAMA UHF SATCOM
• SINCGARS Frequency Hopping
• OTAR / OTAT
• Scan Mode
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AN/PRC-117F Safety Warnings
RF Radiation Hazard
Transmitting Automatically
UHF DAMA SATCOM and High Performance Waveform (HPW) SATCOM and
Line-of-Site (LOS) data operation causes the radio set to transmit automatically
without operator intervention. ARQ Data System Reception also causes the
radio to transmit its acknowledgments. Avoid contact with all antennas or
exposure directly in front of the SATCOM antenna.
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Battery Safety Warnings
• If the battery becomes hot, a hissing sound is heard, or venting occurs, move
personnel and equipment to a well ventilated area.
• The radio will operate using mixed battery types by auto regulating voltage.
– When operating the radio with mixed battery types, ensure that only
rechargeable batteries are put on a re-charging unit.
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Cautions
• Unauthorized frequencies
• Turning the Antenna Adapter Body or VHF Blade Antenna can damage the
Radio Frequency Antenna connector on the radio and damage the antenna itself.
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AN/PRC-117F Features (1)
• LOS fixed frequency
• SINCGARS
• HAVEQUICK I & II
LOS fixed frequency operation from 30 MHz to 511.99999 MHz
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AN/PRC-117F Features (2)
• Embedded COMSEC:
The replaceable Hold-Up battery retains programming and COMSEC when the
function switch is in the off position.
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AN/PRC-117F Features (3)
• 100 programmable net presets
• The 100 programmable net presets are for the following: LOS, SATCOM, or
HOPPING (SINCGARS or HAVEQUICK)
• The 10 programmable DAMA net presets are separate from the other 100
presets.
• Harris offers a Radio Program Application that allows the operator to program
the radio via computer. The program is free but requires a 9-pin serial to 27-
pin cable. The cable connects to J3 or J6 front panel.
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Other Capabilities (1)
• BIT(Built-in-Test)
• Scan Mode
• Remotely Controlled
• OTAR/OTAT capable
• The Built-in-Test allows the operator to self-test the radio; check the firmware
& hardware versions; check the battery voltages & type; check how long the
radio has been in operation with the Elapsed Time Indicator (ETI); and check
the radio’s serial number.
• In scan mode, the radio can scan between 2 and 10 LOS voice and SATCOM
voice nets in either Cipher Text or Plain Text. The radio cannot scan Hopping
or DAMA nets.
• The radio can be controlled remotely from a PC on J3, J6, or J9 ports. These
ports must be configured for remote control first.
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Other Capabilities (2)
• Retransmit capable
• Clone Mode
• Automatic whisper microphone
• Can Clone its programming to another radio. Only the programming data can
be cloned; NSA does not allow transfer of COMSEC and Hopping data
between radios
• There is a Custom SATCOM Frequency Code Table built into the radio. The
codes will configure the radios’ frequencies, bandwidth, modulation mode and
other important configurations.
• The external GPS interface can be used with the AN/PSN-11 PLGR, Rockwell
Collins PLGR-II, DAGR, and civilian NMEA compliant GPS receivers.
- Position and navigational data can be displayed on the radio
- Can be used for Situational Awareness
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Frequency Band Coverage
J-8 SATCOM
Down Link Up Link
243 MHz 270 MHz 292 MHz 318 MHz
• From 30 to 89.99999 MHz the radio is capable of FM, TCM, HPW modulation
modes, and SINCGARS Frequency Hopping (30-87.975 MHz). Maximum
transmit power is 10 watts and defaults to 150 Hz Tone Squelch.
• From 90 to 512 MHz the radio is capable of AM, FM, TCM HPW modulation
modes, HAVEQUICK Frequency Hopping (225 - 399.975 MHZ), and
SATCOM. Maximum transmit power varies depending on frequency,
modulation and net type.
- 20 watts maximum output power on FM and TCM below 400 MHz; 10
watts above 400 MHz.
- 10 watts maximum output power on AM below 400 MHz, 4 watts above
400 MHz.
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AN/PRC-117F Interoperability
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TAB
Objectives:
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System Components
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• AUDIO/DATA/FILL (J1): Connects external audio equipment or handset,
DATA terminal equipment, and fill devices (referred to as the ADF jack)
• GPS (J2): Input jack for external PLGR or GARMIN type GPS equipment
• DATA (J3): Connects retransmit cable, data cable, or remote control cable
• VHF-ANTENNA (J5): Connects the VHF Blade Antenna for 30.0 to 89.99999
MHz operation
• VHF-HI / UHF (J8): Connects the VHF/UHF LOS or the SATCOM Antenna for
90 to 511.99999 MHz operation
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Controls, Indicators, and
Connectors (2)
Hold Up Battery
compartment
Battery
Connector J10
Battery
Connector J11
Accessory J9
• Hold Up Battery (HUB): Rated life of one year; retains programming when
radio is off
• Accessory (J9): Extra port for remote cable operations and cloning. Also
connects to the AN/VRC-103, 50 watt power amplifier
• Battery Connectors (J10 & J11): Radio can operate on one battery or
mixed battery types
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Hold-Up Battery (HUB)
Hub Battery
The HUB Battery is a commercial 3.6-volt lithium type battery used to retain radio
programming and COMSEC variables. If a bad HUB is discovered during BIT-
TEST and the radio has been programmed and/or has COMSEC loaded, perform
the following HOT SWAP procedure PRIOR to setting the function switch to OFF:
2. Remove one main battery to expose the HUB compartment. Leave the
main battery connected to retain all data.
3. Replace the HUB battery. Ensure the HUB battery is correctly installed.
For storage: Place the Function switch in CLR to extend the battery's life.
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Function Switch Positions
OFF - Turns the main power off. The HUB is connected to retain programming
and COMSEC.
CT - Cipher Text. The radio operates with COMSEC; all voice and data
transmissions are encrypted.
Z-ALL Zeroize All. Deletes all COMSEC and Frequency Hopping data, all
programming is retained
CLR - Clear. Disconnects the HUB & main power, this clears all programming,
COMSEC and Frequency Hopping data
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Keypad Display Unit (KDU)
• Circular Arrow Button (0): Toggles the display to show additional information.
There are two or three displays depending on the net type.
• CALL (1): Initiates a specific action depending on the current net type or
mode.
- HAVEQUICK Time-of-Day (TOD) sync request transmit or receive
- HAVEQUICK Guard Receiver Access
- SINCGARS Frequency Hopping Cue, COLDSTART, and Electronic
Remote Fill (ERF).
- SATCOM Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) Test
- HPW TOD Sync
- DAMA Service Setup Menu
- LOS has no function
• MODE (3): Changes the operating mode (normal, test, clone, etc)
• Left & Right Arrows: Used to move through the menu, move the cursor when
entering data, and to activate screen override.
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KDU
• CLR - Clear. Activates the previous menu or changed a field to its previous
value
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System Setup Procedures
3. Connect the 6-foot KDU remote cable to the KDU left side connector and to
the RT-1796 chassis connector. (Line up white dots.)
7. Place the function switch to PT, CT, or TD. Wait for the radio to initialize.
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Clearing and Zeroing
•To ZEROIZE only the Red data (COMSEC): Place the function switch to Z-ALL
position and wait for the display to show ZEROIZE PASSED RESET RADIO.
Turn the radio off.
•To ZEROIZE only the Black data (programming): With the function switch in PT,
CT, or TD, press the 5/ ZERO button and select YES.
•To ZEROIZE both: Place the function switch to CLR. Use the CLR position for
storage also.
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TAB
Objectives:
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LOS Fixed Frequency
Programming Below 90 MHz
8/PGM
PT PT
PT PT
PT PT
2. Using the left or right arrow, highlight NORM and press the ENT button
3. Select NET
5. Activate in List? The first ten nets default to yes. The List is the PRESET
List. If you do not activate in list, you will not be able to use the PRESET
button to access that net.
6. Net Type: Using the Up or Down Arrow, change the net type to LOS
FIXED FREQUENCY, press ENT.
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LOS Fixed Frequency
Programming (1)
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC
SQ PWR NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
035.10000
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
035.10000
RECEIVE ONLY?
NO
Yes
1. Select FREQ.
2. For Simplex operation, set receive and transmit frequency to same value.
Input frequency, press enter twice.
3. Half duplex uses different transmit and receive frequencies. This is used
for repeater nets or retransmission.
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LOS Fixed Frequency
Programming (2)
CRYPTO MODE
NONE
PT Vinson
FREQ COMSEC
DATA/VOC SQ PWR ENCRYPTION KEY
If your net is to be Plain Text, then you can skip over COMSEC.
The default is NONE. Otherwise, right arrow to COMSEC and press ENT.
2. Note: KYV5 and Fascinator share the same storage bank of 25 encryption
keys.
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LOS Fixed Frequency
Programming (3)
PT
DATA/VOICE
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC
SQ PWR NAME AUTO ON ADF PORT
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
AUTO ON DATA PORT
FM DEVIATION
8.0 kHz
6.5 kHz
5.0 kHz
SYNC/ASYNC SELECT
SYNC
ASYNC
BAUD RATE
16 K, 4800, 2400,
1200, 600 TF
• FM Deviation
– 8 kHz - Standard Tactical FM.
– 6.5 kHz - SINCGARS Family Single Channel operation.
– 5.0 kHz - 5 & 6.25 kHz Channel Handhelds.
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LOS Fixed Frequency
Programming (4)
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC
SQ PWR NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM SQ
DIGITAL SQUELCH
ON
OFF
ANALOG SQUELCH
OFF
TONE
NOISE
CTCSS
CDCSS
• Digital Squelch is used for SATCOM voice only, select OFF. Off is the
Default.
• If digital squelch is set to ON, then analog squelch will not be available.
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LOS Fixed Frequency
Programming (5)
PT PWR
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC
SQ PWR NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM TX POWER LEVEL
1 WATT
1.3 WATTS
1.6 WATTS
2 WATTS
2.5 WATTS
3 WATTS
4 WATTS
5 WATTS
6.3 WATTS
8 WATTS
10 WATTS
• • 20 watts maximum
- FM 90 - 399.99999 MHz
- UHF Tactical Satellite
• 10 watts maximum
- FM 30 - 89.99999 MHz
- FM 400 - 511.99999 MHz
- AM 90-399.99999 MHz
With the AN/PRC-117 installed in a Vehicular Adapter Unit the power range
increases to 5 - 50 watts in 2 dB steps for FM & TCM; 5 - 20 watts in 2 dB steps
for AM.
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LOS Fixed Frequency
Programming (6)
PT
NAME
DIV
• If the next letter or number is on the same key, use right arrow then enter
it.
• When done programming, press the PRE +/- key anytime in programming
to quickly exit programming mode and return to the last operation net
preset.
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LOS Fixed Frequency Net
Operational Screens (1)
• Rotate the function switch to PT or CT as applicable for your net.
• Select the desired LOS fixed frequency net by pressing the PRE +/- key
on the KDU.
• Adjust volume level for comfortable listening level with VOL +/- key on the
KDU. The volume bar graph on the display moves in response to pressing
this key. The volume level indicator will change back to the battery level
indicator in a few seconds.
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LOS Fixed Frequency Net
Operational Screens (2)
• The type of net (LOS, SAT, etc); Mode (FM, 181, etc), Crypto type and
position, and squelch are displayed on the first screen.
• Press the Circle Arrow button to view the next display. The receive and
transmit frequencies are displayed along with the data rate.
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Options Menu
7 STU
OPT
USER_ENTRY 13 WATTS
• SAVE allows you to copy a preset to another preset position. The name
must be changed because duplicate names are not permitted.
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Practical Exercise
AN/PRC-117F LOS
Fixed Frequencies
Plain Text
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TAB
WARNING!
• Do not connect ANY Fill Device to ADF J1 connector until
the radio function switch is placed to the LD or RV position.
Attaching the Fill Device prematurely causes the AN/PRC-
117F to key and transmit.
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Embedded Encryption Device
Compatibility
KY-57 VINSON
KY-99A ANDVT
KG-84
KYV-5 & Fascinator
(not shown)
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VINSON (KY-57) Encryption
• VINSON (KY-57) is the normal voice encryption mode for all bands and
modes except 5 kHz Narrowband SATCOM and DAMA SATCOM.
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ANDVT Encryption
• Uses LPC-10 or MELP digital voice encoding with automatic detection and
switching between them
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KG-84 Encryption
• KG-84 is primarily used for data encryption. However, it can be used for
voice in SATCOM operations
• Using MS181 SATCOM modulation the radio can support up to 9600 bps
on 5 kHz channels and up to 56 kbps on 25 kHz channels. Using HPW
modulation it can support 64 kbps data. Can also be used for AM, FM, &
TCM modulations
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KYV-5 and Fascinator Encryption
FED-STD-1023
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Operational Modes and
Associated COMSEC Types
LOS fixed frequency - VINSON
Frequency Hopping
• SINCGARS – VINSON
• HAVE QUICK – VINSON
• Under normal circumstances the above listed COMSEC type is used for
the net type. However, each net type can use more than one type of
COMSEC
• LOS fixed frequency below 90 MHz: VINSON, KG-84, and KYV-5 (87.975
& below)
• Frequency Hopping
• SINCGARS: VINSON & KYV-5
• HAVE QUICK: VINSON
• DAMA UHF SATCOM (5 kHz & 25 kHz): VINSON, ANDVT, & KG-84
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Fill Devices
AN/PYQ-10/SKL AN/CYZ-10
KYX-15
The AN/PRC-117 can accept COMSEC Fills using either DS-101 or DS-102
protocol. DS-101 is a newer interface used by FILL User Application Software.
FILL UAS can be installed into and AN/CYZ-10 and is used for single COMSEC
keys. DS-102 is the interface type of the Common Fill Device Family that
includes the KYX-15, KOI-18, KYK-13, & the MX-18290. RBECS DTD Software
(RDS) uses the DS-102 protocol and is also installed into a AN/CYZ-10. The
SKL can use either DS-101 or DS-102 protocol.
When loading individual COMSEC keys many different devices can be used.
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Loading a TEK using KYK-13 (1)
AN/PRC-117F settings
Selecting KYK-13 for a fill device allows the operator to load single COMSEC
keys from many devices. A KYK-13, an SKL, or an AN/CYZ-10.
1. Place the function switch to LD. You may now connect the Fill Device.
2. Using the up or down arrow, select the KYK-10 for the FILL DEVICE and
press ENT.
3. Select the correct CRYPTO TYPE such as VINSON, press ENT.
4. Select the KEY TYPE: TEK, press ENT.
5. Select the KEY NUM: (01 - 25), press ENT.
6. The display will read ‘PRESS ENTER TO INITIATE’, and across the
bottom are all 4 items you selected in steps 2 - 5. Do not press ENT until
the fill device is ready. The SKL and AN/CYZ-10 will instruct you when to
press ENT on the radio.
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Loading a TEK using KYK-13 (2)
vG Ld Rv
Ak MK vU
Select:
Tek Kek
Press [Load] on RT
If using RDS (Radio) software from a AN/CYZ-10 use the following steps:
1.Select COMSEC
2.Select LD
3.Select the key type (TEK or KEK)
4.If necessary press the P DN (page down) to locate the correct key
5.Press the ENTR button to ‘tag’ the key. XMT will be in the lower right. Be
sure to tag only one key. Pressing the ENTR button again will un-tag the
key.
6. Select qUit
7. Connect ANCD to RT is displayed on the AN/CYZ-10, press ENTR or the
down arrow button
8. 8. Sending TEK USKAT1234 (for example) is displayed.
9. Press [LOAD] on RT is displayed. NOW press the ENT button on the RT.
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Loading a TEK using KYK-13 (3)
SKL settings
1. After you have logged into the SKL select the Keys Tab.
2. Select the correct key then press the LOAD icon in the top right of the
screen.
3. Select DS-102 for the Protocol and KYK-13 for the Activation Mode.
Press OK.
5. When the Status screen displays ‘Press INITIATE Button…, press the ENT
button on the RT.
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Loading a TEK using KYK-13 (4)
FILL MENU
CHANGE SW FROM LD
KYK13 VINSON TEK 01
KYK13 VINSON TEK 01
1. When you press ENT, the radio will display ‘FILL IN PROGRESS’.
2. If the transfer was successful, the radio will display ‘FILL DONE PRESS
ANY KEY’; press any key.
3. MORE FILL DATA? YES. If you have more keys to fill, leave it at YES and
press ENT. If not, select NO.
4. CHANGE SW FROM LD, remove the Fill Device first, then move the
function switch to CT or TD. The radio will return to the main operational
screen.
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Problems Loading COMSEC
1. If “BAD FILL PRESS ANY KEY” appears, check the radio settings and J1
connections before repeating process.
2. If “COMSEC FAULT” is flashing, turn both the fill device and radio OFF,
disconnect the fill device, turn the radio back on and try the procedure
again.
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Practical Exercise
AN/PRC-117F
Los Fixed Frequencies
Cipher Text
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TAB
• Uplink and Downlink frequencies are different. The satellite cannot transmit
and receive on one frequency, there must be frequency separation
• Area of coverage for a satellite is called the footprint. Each footprint area
current has two online satellites located in it
• Usually no more than 4 satellites are ‘visible’.
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25 kHz Dedicated SATCOM
Characteristics
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SATCOM Programming (1)
8/PGM
PT PT
PT PT
PT PT
2. Using the left or right arrow, highlight NORM and press the ENT button
3. Select NET
6. Net Type: Using the Up or Down Arrow, change the net type to SATCOM,
press ENT
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SATCOM Programming (2)
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC
SQ PWR NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
FREQ CODE
001-249 or 999
RECEIVE FREQUENCY
RECEIVE ONLY?
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY
NO
Yes
• Codes 1 - 8 & 240 - 249 are not used for standard UHF SATCOM
• Codes 9 - 128 are 25 kHz channels
• Codes 129 - 239 are 5 kHz channels
• Code 999 is used for non-standard channels. The operator must enter the
receive and transmit frequencies. 225 MHz to 511.99999 MHz is allowable
frequency range.
• Selecting a 5 kHz channel will limit COMSEC selection to ANDVT and KG-84.
• Selecting a 25 kHz channel COMSEC selections are ANDVT, KG-84,
Fascinator, & VINSON.
• Set RECEIVE ONLY? Select NO. Yes will prevent transmitting.
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SATCOM Programming (3)
CRYPTO MODE
NONE
Vinson
ENCRYPTION KEY
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC TEK 01 - 25
KG-84 ANALOG DATA
SQ PWR NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM Yes
ENCRYPTION KEY No
TEK 01 - 25
HPW TRANSEC KEY ID
TSK 01 - 25
SYNCHRONIZATION
REDUN MODE 1
ANDVT REDUN MODE 2
NON-REDUN MODE 3
TEK 01 - 25 NON-REDUN MODE 4
TRAINING FRAMES
FASCINATOR 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60
ENCRYPTION KEY
ANDVT PREAMBLE
STANDARD
TEK 01 - 25 ENHANCED
ANALOG DATA VOICE AUTOSWITCH
Yes DISABLE
No ENABLE
• Select KG-84 for voice at 2400 bps or for data rates from 1200 bps to 56
kbps; 64 kbps for HPW. KG-84 and Redundant Mode 1 must be selected for
HPW programming to become available in DATA/VOC. HPW has only two
options for baud rate (data rate), WB or UFO.
• Select Fascinator for 12 kbps voice compatible with Federal Standard 1023
COMSEC. DATA/VOICE menu will not be accessible.
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SATCOM Programming (4)
VINSON COMSEC Selected
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC
DATA/VOICE
SQ PWR NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
AUTO ON ADF PORT
AUTO ON DATA PORT
SYNC/ASYNC SELECT
SYNC
ASYNC
If VINSON COMSEC was selected then normally you do not have to change
anything under DATA/VOC. VINSON will automatically set the Option code to
132 under the DATA/VOC menu. The Option Code sets the Bandwidth,
Modulation Type, Data Rate, and FEC. The operator will not be able to change
this code because there is only one Option Code for VINSON operation.
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SATCOM Programming (5)
ANDVT COMSEC Selected
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC Voice Mode
LPC
SQ PWR NAME
MELP
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
DATA or VOICE
SYNC/ASYNC SELECT
SYNC
ASYNC
OPTION CODE
• VOICE MODE: select LPC or MELP. MELP has better voice quality. The
radio has
• OPTION CODE: ANDVT COMSEC will automatically set the Option code to
010 under the DATA/VOC menu. The Option Code sets the same parameters
that VINSON did. However, the operator can change the code. There are
four Option Codes for ANDVT.
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SATCOM Programming (6)
ANDVT COMSEC Selected
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC DATA / VOICE
SQ PWR NAME VOICE
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM DATA
MODULATION
HPW
M181
BAUD RATE
SYNC/ASYNC SELECT
WB
SYNC
ENABLE TCPIP UFO
ASYNC
NO
WIRELESS IP ADDRESS
SEE TABLE
SUBNET MASK
GATEWAY ADDRESS
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SATCOM Programming (7)
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC
SQ PWR NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM DIGITAL SQUELCH (CT)
ON
OFF
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SATCOM Programming (8)
POWER
PT TX POWER LEVEL
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC 2 WATTS
SQ PWR NAME 2.5 WATTS
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
3 WATTS
4 WATTS
5 WATTS
6.3 WATTS
8 WATTS
10 WATTS
13 WATTS
16 WATTS
20 WATTS
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SATCOM Programming (9)
PT
FREQ COMSEC DATA/VOC
SQ PWR NAME CHANGE NET NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
DIV
Naming a SATCOM preset is the same as for a LOS Fixed Frequency preset.
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SATCOM Net Operational Screens
DIG
CVSD FSK
NONE
INTERLV
1. The type of net (SAT); Mode (181), Crypto type and position, and squelch
(DIG) are displayed on the first screen.
2. Press the Circle Arrow button to view the second screen. The receive and
transmit frequencies are displayed, the data rate (16k), and in the lower right
is the frequency code (107).
3. Press the Circle Arrow button again to view the third screen. Here is the
channel bandwidth (25 kHz), the voice coding (CVSD), modulation type
(FSK), the Option Code (132), and the Forward Error Correction (FEC). All
items on this screen are set by the Options Code.
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Satellite Antenna Pointing
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Pointing Graph Slide Rules
• Move the slide so the vertical line is over the satellite position at the top of
the graph.
• Radial lines are used to determine the azimuth to point the antenna. This
is a Grid azimuth and must be converted to a magnetic azimuth.
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SATCOM RSSI Test
PRESS
CALL
VINSON TEK1 PT
PRESS
ENT RSSI
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
PRESS
ENT
AGAIN
SATCOM RSSI Test requires that KG-84 or ANDVT COMSEC be used with a
data rate of 1200 or 2400. To ping on VINSON COMSEC, load a TEK into the
same ANDVT slot. (e.g. VINSON TEK 01, ANDVT TEK 01). With updated radio
software, the radio will automatically switch from VINSON to ANDVT when RSSI
is selected.
RSSI can only be accessed while the radio is on a SATCOM preset. Press the
1/CALL button on the KDU to initiate the test.
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Practical Exercise
AN/PRC-117F
Dedicated SATCOM
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TAB
New UFO satellites are expensive. The average UFO Satellite cost over $200
million back in 1996. DAMA was a way to increase the number of SATCOM
users without adding more satellites. Radios were update with DAMA
programming and DAMA Control Stations were setup. Nothing had to be
changed on the current UFO satellites, just some channels were now designated
as DAMA only. DAMA allows multiple users to share a single satellite channel at
the same time.
Multiple Access: Multiple users can access the system at the same time.
Access is determined by priority and resource availability at the time of the
request.
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DAMA COMSEC
The data or voice communications are encrypted with the same TEK used in
Dedicated SATCOM. The control station does not need the TEK.
Users acquire the satellite and log in with a channel control station over an
Engineering Order Wire secured by a Transmission Security Key (TSK). All user
terminals and the control station need the TSK. Once logged in, all user requests
for satellite access are carried over the EOW to the control station.
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DAMA Addresses
Control Station
USER USER Multiple Network Addresses
1 TBA 1 TBA Multiple TBAs under each
1 Network 1 Network Network Address
Address Address
All DAMA users must have a unique DAMA address. The DAMA address is
called a TBA or Terminal Base Address but it can go into any AN/PRC-117. Each
radio must have a different TBA.
When a Satellite Access Request (SAR) for DAMA is approved for a unit, all
TBAs are added to a single Network Address. Both the TBA and Network
address must be programmed into the radio.
The Guard list is a list of TBAs and the Network address that a terminal “listens
for”. Any communication request that matches an address in the Guard List, the
terminal will connect to. However, according to a FORSCOM DAMA
Programming guide, only the Network address is entered in the Guard List. No
TBAs will be in the Guard list.
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DAMA Net Programming (1)
8/PGM
PT
PRESETS DEFAULT
PT
CODE
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM CHANNEL RANGING ADDR
TRANSEC POWER NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
PT
NETS PORT_CONFIGS
DESTINATIONS
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
4. 10 nets can be programmed into the radio (0 - 9), select the first net
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DAMA Net Programming (2)
CHANNEL
CHANNEL NUMBER
1 - 249
TRANSMIT CAPABILITY
FULL
PT EMCON
CHANNEL RANGING ADDR
TRANSEC POWER NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM CONSTANT KEY PORT?
NO
YES
DEFAULT CONFIG
0 DAMACFG0 - 9 DAMACFG9
1. Select the SATCOM Channel number. These are the same channel as
the dedicated channel numbers. Only DAMA designated channels can be
used for DAMA.
3. Constant Key Port: set to NO. Selecting YES will cause the radio to not
receive. Constant Key Port is on 25 kHz channels only.
4. Login Type (not shown) is for 5 kHz channels only. Set it to Preassigned.
5. Default Config: Select a Port Configuration to use. There are 10 ports that
can be programmed (0-9). The Ports will be programmed after the Net.
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DAMA Net Programming (3)
RANGING
RANGING METHOD
ACTIVE
FIXED
PT
RANGE IN CHIPS
CHANNEL RANGING ADDR
TRANSEC POWER NAME 00000 - 99999
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
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DAMA Net Programming (4)
PT
00001 - 49999
PT
BASE_ADDRESS
GUARD_LIST
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
PT
BASE_ADDRESS
GUARD_LIST
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
GUARD LIST
PT
ADDRESS TO ADD
ADD REVIEW DELETE
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM 50000 - 65535
4. Enter the Network Address from the Satellite Assess Authorization (SAA).
The Guard List can hold up to 15 addresses. However, FORSCOM
directs that no TBAs will be entered into the Guard List, only Network
Addresses.
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DAMA Net Programming (5)
TRANSEC
ORDERWIRE ENCRYPTION
OFF
ON
PT
KEY LOCATION 0 - 3
CHANNEL RANGING ADDR
TRANSEC POWER NAME TSK 01 - 25
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
KEY LOCATION 4 - 7
NONE
1. Select TRANSEC.
3. Set the first four Key Locations to TSK 01. Locations 4 - 7 are not
currently used.
Because the operator may not know which Key Location the DAMA Control
Station is using, set the first four locations. After the radio becomes Net
Connected and shows, which location is being used then the other three can be
set to none.
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DAMA Net Programming (6)
POWER
PT
5 TO 50 WATTS
PT
DAMANET0
PT
NETS PORT_CONFIGS
DESTINATIONS
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
1. Select POWER
3. Select NAME
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DAMA Net Programming (7)
PT
NETS PORT_CONFIGS
DESTINATIONS
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
PT
PT
COMSEC DATA/VOICE
CONFIG_CODE NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
7. Select the correct port. This would be the port you just assigned during
the CHANNEL configuration. There are 10 ports (0-9).
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DAMA Net Programming (8)
COMSEC
CRYPTO MODE
PT NONE
Vinson
COMSEC
ENCRYPTION KEY
DATA/VOICE CONFIG_CODE
TEK 01 - 25
NAME KG-84
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM ANALOG DATA
ENCRYPTION KEY Yes
No
TEK 01 - 25
SYNCHRONIZATION
REDUNDANT MODE 1
HPW TRANSEC KEY ID
ANDVT TSK 01 - 25
TEK 01 - 25 REDUNDANT MODE 2
TRAINING FRAMES NON-REDUN MODE 3
6, 9, 12, 15, 20, 30, 60 NON-REDUN MODE 4
ANDVT PREAMBLE
STANDARD
ENHANCED
VOICE AUTOSWITCH
DISABLE
ENABLE
1. For normal voice operations in DAMA select ANVDT and the TEK location
(1-25)
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DAMA Net Programming (9)
DATA/VOICE
VOICE MODE
PT LPC
COMSEC DATA/VOICE MELP
CONFIG_CODE NAME DATA / VOICE
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM AUTO ON ADF PORT
AUTO ON DATA PORT
SYNC/ASYNC SELECT
SYNC
ASYNC
BAUD RATE
75 BPS - 16 KBPS
UFO
WB
NB
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DAMA Net Programming (10)
CONFIG_CODE
060
PT
NAME
COMSEC DATA/VOICE
CONFIG_CODE NAME
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM CHANGE NAME
DAMACFG0
1. Set the 2 digit CONFIG_CODE for 25 kHz DAMA channel to match the
port configuration parameters. For standard DAMA voice set the code to
060, 060 represents ANDVT 2400 bps configuration.
2. Even though you may not be doing 5 kHz DAMA, set the 3 digit
CONFIG_CODE to 060.
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DAMA Net Programming (11)
PT
NETS PORT_CONFIGS
DESTINATIONS
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
PT
SELECT DESTINATION
00 [DAMADEST0 ]
PT
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DAMA Net Programming (12)
PT
5KHZ
5KHZ 25K_AC 25K_DC
SEARCH NAME CLEAR
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM DESTINATION
00000 - 65535
PT
DESTINATION TO ADD
PT
00000 - 65535
ADD REVIEW DELETE
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
• For 5 kHz DAMA, only one TBA or Network Address can be entered.
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DAMA Net Programming (13)
PT SEARCH
5KHZ 25K_AC 25K_DC
SEARCH NAME CLEAR SEARCH AREA
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
LOCAL
GLOBAL
PT
5KHZ 25K_AC 25K_DC NAME
SEARCH NAME CLEAR
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
CHANGE NAME
DAMADEST0
PT
5KHZ 25K_AC 25K_DC CLEAR
SEARCH NAME CLEAR
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
ARE YOU SURE?
NO
YES
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DAMA Net Operational Screens (1)
ANDVT TEK01 CT
OPERATIONAL MODE
DAMA
ANDVT TEK01 CT
CONFIGURING DAMA
ANDVT NO KEY CT
NO ORDERWIRE KEYS
LOADED
PRESS AND KEY TO ACKNOWLEDGE
0-DAMANET0
ACQUIRING 25 KhZ--AC
NETWORK
• Setup your tactical satellite antenna to the correct azimuth and elevation.
• Place the radio in DAMA Mode: Press 3/MODE button then arrow down
until DAMA is displayed, press ENT.
• If all COMSEC was loaded and the configuration was correct, the main
operational DAMA screen will appear with ACQUIRING in the lower left.
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DAMA Net Operational Screens (2)
DAMA ANDVT TEK01 CT
0-DAMANET0
CONNECTED 25 KhZ--AC
NETWORK
R:260.575 OW:CT
T:294.175 FULL 054
FREQUENCY TX_OPTS CHAN
0-DAMACFG0
ACTIVE 5min
SERVICE TIME REMAINING
• There are five DAMA operational screens. The main screen will display
the network status (Acquiring, Ranging, Logging In, Connected, Configure,
Error, or Disable).
• Press the Circle Arrow button for the second operational screen. The
receive & transmit frequencies are shown. In the center, the Orderwire
status is CT or encrypted. Under that is Transmit Capability of FULL, then
the Channel number on the right.
• Press the Circle Arrow for the third operational screen. The port number is
displayed where the net number was. Service state can be (Active,
Queued, Dedicated, Idle, Pending, Offline, Disabled, or Error). Time
remaining before being disconnected if a time was entered when placing a
call or it will be blank if no time was entered.
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DAMA Net Operational Screens (3)
TO: 12345
VOC OFF 2400 SYNC
ADF DATA RATE SYNCH
• Press the Circle Arrow button for the fourth operational screen. If a call is
connected, the destination address is shown where the net name was.
This screen also shown the ADF & Data port status, the Data Rate, & and
whether Sync or Async data was configured.
• Press the Circle Arrow for the fifth operational screen. This screen shows
the Service status, Network status, and channel again; the frame format
(F:257), the configuration code (060), & voice mode (MELP).
• After the radio is placed in DAMA mode, the Network status should display
ACQUIRING. It will then change to RANGING IN PROGRESS. With
active ranging, the radio is measuring its distance from the satellite. When
done RANGING COMPLETE will be briefly displayed then change to
CONNECTED.
• Check the third operational screen, Service State should be IDLE. This
will change to ACTIVE when a call has been connected.
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Placing a DAMA Call
PLACE A CALL
SELECT A DESTINATION
DAMADEST 00
PRECEDENCE
ROUTINE
PRIORITY
IMMEDIATE
FLASH
FLASH OVERRIDE
EMERGENCY ACTION
DURATION
####
START LINK TEST
LINK TEST RATE
DISCONNECT CALL
Once your radio is CONNECTED, you can then place a call. You cannot just key
the microphone and start talking like dedicated SATCOM or LOS.
The radio will send a RCCOW (Return Channel Control Orderwire) and wait for a
response. If channel space is available, the Service Status will change to
ACTIVE. If there is no space currently available, the status changes to
QUEUED, indicating the radio is on a waiting list for the next open space.
You must manually the call when complete. Just press CALL then select
DISCONNECT CALL.
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Common Error Codes
81: Check the configuration code and data rate. Ensure they are set to 060 and
2400 bps
82: The address entered into the Destination is incorrect or not in the Channel
Controller database.
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Practical Exercise
AN/PRC-117F
DAMA SATCOM
24
TAB
With a channel spacing of 25 kHz there are 2320 possible frequencies between
30 to 87.975 MHz. The average SINCGARS Hopset contains around 1200
frequencies. The radio hops on these frequencies in a random pattern
determined by a Transmission Security Key (TSK). This is why time is very
important. If a radios’ clock is too far off from other radios, it will not be able to
communicate with them.
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SINCGARS FH (1)
Net IDs (000-999) are used to divide the Hopset in multiple networks by changing
the starting point in the Hopset. There are 1000 net IDs per TSK. A SINCGARS
Loadset can have one to 6 TSKs.
Lockout set is a set of frequencies that are not allowed in the Hopset. For
example, civilian TV stations that; exist in the SINCGARS operational range.
An ESET (Electronic Set) contains SINCGARS FH data, a TSK, and a net ID.
A SINCGARS Loadset contains up to five TEKs, one KEK, six ESETs, and any
Lockout sets. A Loadset is loaded into the radio in one-step using and AN/CYZ-
10 or an AN/PYQ-10 (SKL). Sometimes this is referred to as an ICOM Fill,
(Integrated COMSEC Fill).
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SINCGARS FH (2)
The Manual frequency is a single channel frequency used for the Cold Start Net
Opening procedure. The CUE frequency is a single channel frequency that
allows a radio not in a SINCGARS FH net to contact the MASTER station of the
SINCGARS FH net.
Electronic Remote Fill (ERF) is a procedure by which the net master station
starts or updates a FH net by transmitting the Hopset to net member radios.
ERF is used when a member’s radio is more then 60 seconds off net time.
Late Net Entry (LNE) is a method to enter or re-enter the FH Net when radio
Time of Day (TOD) has slipped by more than four seconds, but not more than
one minute from that of the net master TOD. There are four ways to do a LNE;
manually reload time, Hot Start, CUE & ERF, and Passive LNE. Passive LNE
can only be performed when the member radio is less then 60 seconds off net
time.
The net time includes the Julian date. The Julian date is only two digits. There
are two different Julian calendars, one for a regular year, and one for leap year.
The next leap years are, 2012, 2016, and 2020.
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SINCGARS FH (3)
Julian Date
The net time includes the Julian date. The Julian date is only two digits. There
are two different Julian calendars, one for a regular year and one for leap year.
The next leap years are 2012, 2016, & 2020.
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Loading SINCGARS FH
Data AN/CYZ-10 RDS (1)
FILL MENU
FILL DEVICE
CYZ-10 DS-101
CYZ10- RDS
FILL MENU
FILL DEVICE
CYZ-10 RDS
CYZ10- RDS
FILL MENU
PRESS ENTER
TO INITIATE
CYZ10- RDS
FILL MENU
FILL IN PROGRESS
CYZ10- RDS
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Loading SINCGARS FH
Data AN/CYZ-10 RDS (2)
Send to:
Radio Ancd Stu Pc
Press [Load] on RT
Using RDS (Radio) software from an AN/CYZ-10 use the following steps.
1. Select Send.
2. Select Radio.
3. Select iCom.
4. Follow instructions to until (Connect to RT AUD/FILL Connector), press
ENTR.
5. (Set FCTN Switch to LD on RT), press ENTR
6. (Do you want to include time?) If the correct date and time are in the
DTD, select Y. Otherwise select N.
7. The DTD will state (Press [LOAD] on RT) for a few seconds then change
to display each of the six COMSEC keys as they are loaded. Then the
DTD will load each of the six ESETs one at a time. The radio will continue
to display FILL IN PROGRESS.
8. If there were no errors, the DTD will display (ICOM transfer successful).
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Loading SINCGARS FH
Data AN/CYZ-10 RDS (3)
FILL MENU
KEY STORE
IN PROGRESS
CYZ10- RDS
FILL MENU
FILL DONE
PRESS ANY KEY
CYZ10- RDS
FILL MENU
CHANGE SW FROM LD
CYZ10- RDS
9. Once the last item of the FH Loadset is transferred, the radio will display
KEY STORE IN PROGRESS for about 30 - 60 seconds. Then change to
FILL DONE PRESS ANY KEY.
10. Press any key, MORE FILL DATA? YES is displayed.
11. If done, change to NO, press ENT.
12. CHANGE SW FROM LD, disconnects the fill device first, and then moves
the switch from LD to PT, CT, or TD.
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Loading SINCGARS FH
Data AN/PYQ-10 SKL
If using an AN/PYQ-10 SKL (Simple Key Loader) use the following steps. The
radio setup is the same as with the AN/CYZ-10.
1. After you have logged into the SKL select the Eqs Tab.
2. Select RT-1523 or SINCGARS then press the LOAD icon in the top right
of the screen.
3. At the SINCGARS Mode screen, select ICOM Transfer and Include Time
(if needed). Press OK.
4. At the Connect to screen, connect the SKL to the RT then press Next>>
5. At the Profiles screen, ensure the radio displays FILL IN PROGRESS,
then press Send on the SKL.
6. The Status screen displays ‘Press LOAD Button.’ for about a second.
7. If the connect is good and there are no errors, the SKL will display
‘Sending TEK #1 - #5, KEK #6 , Sending Cold Start TSK, Sending Hopset
#1 - #6 and 8 Lockouts.
8. When complete the SKL will display ‘Re-load equipment’. At this time, you
can disconnect the SKL and then move the switch from LD to PT, CT, or
TD.
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Loading SINCGARS FH Data
The ESETs are stored in the last 6 SINCGARS TSK slots. The Lockout set is
stored in the only SINCGARS Lockout slot.
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SINCGARS Configuration
& Hopset Copy (1)
8/PGM
PT
PT CONFIG HOPSET_COPY
HOPPING USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
IP_ROUTES
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
2. Using the left or right arrow, highlight NORM and press the ENT button.
3. Select GENERAL.
4. Select HOPPING.
6. Select CONFIG.
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SINCGARS Configuration
& Hopset Copy (2)
CONFIG
PT
ACTIVATE CUE FREQ
CONFIG HOPSET_COPY
NO
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM YES
CUE FREQUENCY
30.00000 MHz
MASTER
Master stations can activate the CUE frequency now. Member station will
activate the Cue Frequency only when they need to use it.
Normally there are only one or two Master stations in a net. The primary master
is the Net Control Station (NCS); the second would be an alternate NCS.
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SINCGARS Configuration
& Hopset Copy (3)
PT
CONFIG HOPSET_COPY
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
PT
HOPSET COMPARTMENT
COPY FROM: 25
F600
PT PT
PT PT
The Hopset copy function allows the operator to change the FH Net ID of a
Hopset. It can be copied to the same Hopset Compartment or a different
Compartment. There are 25 SINCGARS Hopset Compartments; this allows 25
nets to be programmed with different SINCGARS Net IDs.
• Select HOPSET_COPY.
• Select the compartment to copy FROM. The up/down arrow buttons are
used to select the compartment.
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SINCGARS Net Programming (1)
PT PT
PT PT
PT
PT
• Using the left or right arrow, highlight NET and press the ENT button.
• Net Type: Using the Up or Down Arrow, change the net type to
FREQUENCY HOPPING, press ENT.
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SINCGARS Net Programming (2)
HOPSET
PT
HOPSET COMSEC
DAT/VOC PWR NAME HOPSET COMPARTMENT
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM 01-25 [ F100 ]
NO
PT YES
HOPSET COMPARTMENT
02 [ EMPTY ]
NET0
• Select HOPSET.
• LATE NET ENTRY is passive late entry. Leave it OFF unless the radio
needs it is time synchronized with net time. Master stations do not use the
LNE function.
• RECEIVE ONLY. Leave at the default NO. YES will prevent transmitting.
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SINCGARS Net Programming (3)
COMSEC
CRYPTO MODE
NONE
PT Vinson
ENCRYPTION KEY
HOPSET COMSEC
DAT/VOC PWR NAME TEK 01 - 25
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
ANALOG DATA
No
Yes
KYV-5
ENCRYPTION KEY
TEK 01 - 25
ANALOG DATA
No
Yes
• Select COMSEC.
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SINCGARS Net Programming (4)
DAT/VOICE
DATA/VOICE
BAUD RATE
• Select DAT/VOICE.
VINSON data rates are 16k, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, & TF (TACFIRE)
KYV-5 data rates are 9600N, 4800N, 2400N, 1200N, RS232, & PCKT.
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SINCGARS Net Programming (5)
PWR
TX POWER LEVEL
PT
1 WATT
HOPSET COMSEC 1.3 WATTS
DAT/VOC PWR NAME
1.6 WATTS
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
2 WATTS
2.5 WATTS
3 WATTS
4 WATTS
5 WATTS
6.3 WATTS
8 WATTS
10 WATTS
With the AN/PRC-117 installed in a Vehicular Adapter Unit, the power range
increases to 5 - 50 watts in 2 dB steps.
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SINCGARS Net Programming (6)
NAME
PT
If the next letter or number is on the same key, use right arrow then enter it.
When done programming, press the PRE +/- key anytime in programming to
quickly exit programming mode and return to the last operation net preset. Be
patient if the with SINCGARS nets. It can take up to 15 seconds to exit
programming and enter the SINCGARS operational screen.
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SINCGARS FH Options
Time of Day (TOD)
7/OPT
VINSON TEK21 CT
VINSON TEK21 CT
GTOD
GPS_SYNC
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
VINSON TEK21 CT
The SINCGARS FH net master station must set correct Global Time Of Day
(GTOD) from an accurate ZULU/ Universal Coordinate Time (UTC) time source.
Or any member station that is performing a Hot Start Net Entry. Use a Julian
calendar to acquire the correct two digit date.
• Enter the Julian date, but do not press the ENT button.
• Arrow right, enter the seconds in advance of what the GPS time source
has.
• When GPS time source and the time on the radio match, press the ENT
button.
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SINCGARS FH Net
Operational Screens
36d16:23:45 HOP
F128 33.00000 OFF
HOPSET CUE FREQUENCY LNE
36d16:23:45 HOP
F128 01 16.0
HOPSET CMPT RATE
There are three SINCGARS operational screens. The main screen will display
the Hopping Type (SNCGRS) and either MEMBR or MASTR.
The second operational screen shows the GTOD, HOP for net type, the Hopset
Net ID (F128), The CUE frequency, and if Passive Late Net Entry is ON or OFF.
Screen override can be used to turn LNE on or off for member stations. If the
radio is within 60 seconds of net sync time when LNE is ON, the radio will sync it
clock with any received signal. LNE will automatically change to OFF when this
happens. If radio will not resync (LNE remains ON), the radio may be outside the
1-minute LNE window. CUE and Cold Start may need to be performed instead.
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SINCGARS FH Operation, CUE
VINSON TEK21 CT
To cue the Master station and gain access to the FH net, follow this procedure:
1. Press the CALL button on the KDU. Use the right arrow key to select
CUE. Press ENT.
2. The display changes from the SINCGARS operational screen to a LOS
fixed frequency screen using the programmed CUE frequency.
3. Press the circle arrow key to view page 2 of the CUECHANNEL display.
4. Place the radio function switch to PT and key handset for a couple of
seconds, return to CT and then wait for the NCS to respond. Ask for a
Cold Start.
5. Repeat step 4 if the NCS has not responded
Master Station:
1. When the Master receives a CUE, CUE will be displayed in the lower right
and a tone will be heard in the handset.
2. Press the CALL button on the KDU. Use the right arrow key to select
CUE. Press ENT.
3. Once in the CUECHANNEL, respond to the CUEing station.
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SINCGARS FH Operation
Member Station Cold Start (1)
HOPSET STORE OK
PRESS ANY KEY
F100
00
F100
00-SINCGARS1
01
F100
To initiate a Cold Start, the Master station places a call on the Manual frequency
and instructs all member stations to prepare for a Cold Start. Member stations
would perform the following steps:
3. The display will show WAITING FOR RECEPTION. Wait until the NCS
transmits the COLD_START ERF.
4. After RECEPTION, the radio asks where to store the HOPSET. Enter a
selection from 01-25.
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SINCGARS FH Operation
Master Station Cold Start (2)
After responding to a CUE or performing a Cold Start on the entire net, the
process is the same.
25
Practical Exercise
AN/PRC-117F
SINCGARS
Frequency Hopping
26
TAB
OTAR/OTAT: Over the Air Rekey/Transfer is used to transmit a TEK through the
radio to one or more target radios or target DTDs. To re-key a target radio, use
the Automatic Rekey procedure. To send the new key to a target DTD
connected to the radio, use the Manual Rekey procedure.
AK OTAR requires both the receiving radio and the DTD transmitting the OTAR
must have the same KEK. MK OTAT does not require the KEK.
Variable Update is used to update the KEK used to transmit the AK OTAR. The
original KEK is changed during the AK process in both the transmitting and
receiving radios and must be updated to continue operations.
3
OTAR/OTAT Operations (2)
No cooperative Receive Rekey (AK OTAR) overwrites the current key in the
receiving radio on the operational channel automatically without operator action.
4
OTAR/OTAT Operations TX MK (1)
MODE:
TRANSMIT MK
COMSEC REKEY / NCD OPS VINSON TEK21 RV
FOR TX MK
COMSEC TX MK
A more failsafe method is to use OTAT instead of OTAR. With OTAT, the key
can be stored in both the radio and an attached DTD. If the receiving radio does
not receive the key, a backup will exist in the DTD to reload in needed.
1. Load the new TEK to the radio to have available for communications
checks with receiving stations of the OTAT.
2. Notify receiving stations to prepare for MK OTAR. Direct them to use
cooperative Receive MK OTAT method. Additionally instruct them not to
transmit again until they hear a communications check.
3. Rotate the function switch to RV.
4. Select TRANSMIT MK, press ENT.
5. WAIT - CONFIGURING FOR TX MK is displayed then changes to
CONNECT NCD AND INITIATE MK.
6. Connect the DTD.
5
OTAR/OTAT Operations TX MK (2)
vG Ld Rv Transfer in progress.
Ak Mk vU
If using an AN/CYZ-10:
6
OTAR/OTAT Operations TX MK (3)
7
OTAR/OTAT Operations TX MK (4)
Operation Successful
7. At the Select a replacement TEK: screen, select the new TEK that needs
to be transmitted to the receiving stations, press Next>>
11. The SKL give you the option to send the key again. Select No.
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OTAR/OTAT Operations TX MK (5)
TX MK
IN PROGRESS
COMSEC TX MK
TX MK DONE
PRESS ANY KEY
COMSEC TX MK
16. Place the function switch to CT and perform a radio check using the new
TEK.
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OTAR/OTAT Operations RX MK (6)
MODE:
RECEIVE MK
COMSEC
WAIT TO RECEIVE MK
COMSEC RX MK
Upon receiving notification that the NCS will transmit an MK OTAR, acknowledge
instructions and do not transmit again until procedure has completed and the
NCS makes another communications check.
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OTAR/OTAT Operations RX MK (7)
RX MK
IN PROGRESS
COMSEC RX MK
RX MK OK - INITIATE
TRANSFER AT FILL DEVICE
PRESS ANY KEY WHEN DONE
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OTAR/OTAT Operations RX MK (8)
Send Receive Database Enter text ID = >?????????
sEtup Comsec Time
receive: Enter text ID = >USKAT1234
Ancd Cfd Stu Pc Mx
select:
Do you want to skip Tag
kYk-13 kyX-15 Koi-18
sequence? (Y/N)
select:
Tek tSk Kek Mwod tmWod 1 key received
Load in Progress
If using an AN/CYZ-10:
If you select N, the ANCD will ask you about 10 more questions about the key
that you do not have the answers to.
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OTAR/OTAT Operations RX MK (9)
13
OTAR/OTAT Operations RX MK (10)
6. The Status screen will show RV in progress. If the key was successfully
received, the “Operation Successful” screen will be displayed.
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OTAR/OTAT Operations RX MK (11)
REKEY / NCD OPS VINSON TEK21 RV
RX MK OK - INITIATE
TRANSFER AT FILL DEVICE
PRESS ANY KEY WHEN DONE
RX MK OK - STORE
AS VINSON TEK 01
COMSEC RX MK
KEY STORE
IN PROGRESS
COMSEC RX MK
KEY STORE OK
PRESS ANY KEY
COMSEC RX MK
1. Once the key has been loaded into the DTD, press any key on the radio.
2. The radio then asks where to store the key. Change the TEK slot to an empty
one then press ENT.
3. Select Receive MK or if there are no more keys to receive, place the function
on CT.
15
Practical Exercise
AN/PRC-117F
OTAR
16
TAB
CT SATCOM
The AN/PRC-117F can scan up to 10 nets. All LOS fixed frequency and
dedicated SATCOM voice nets can be scanned. Data, Frequency Hopping, and
DAMA nets cannot be scanned and digital squelch cannot be used in LOS nets.
Scan will work in PT, CT, & TD COMSEC modes. For better performance for
scanning reception of stations operating in CT mode, have these outstations use
TD cipher mode setting and initiate calls with slightly longer first call
transmissions.
-The net currently paused on (if actively receiving traffic or still in the return-to-
scan hang time).
-The priority transmit net, if the radio is actively scanning.
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Scan Mode Programming (1)
PT PT
PT
LIST PRIORITY PT
CONFIG * NET INCOMPATIBLE *
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
*** WITH SCANNING **
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM
PT
1. Press PGM.
4. Enter the net number, the screen returns to ADD after each net is added.
Incompatible nets cannot be added, the radio will tell you the net is incompatible.
4
Scan Mode Programming (2)
PT PT
PT PT
Transmit & Receive Priority Channel: If the radio is not locked on a channel, it
will transmit on the programmed Transmit Priority when the PPT is keyed. The
radio can scan a designated priority receive net also. The receive priority can be
programmed the same as or a different net then the transmit priority. The
receive priority net is scanned every other net. For example: Ch. 4 is the receive
priority net. Nets 0 through 6 are also in the scan list. Scan sequence is 4, 0, 4,
1, 4, 2, 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 6, 4, etc...
7. Use the up & down arrows to scroll through the choices. Only nets already
entered into the scan list can be chosen for priority. If a transmit priority is not
selected, it defaults to the lowest net number in the list.
5
Scan Mode Programming (3)
PT
PT
LIST PRIORITY
CONFIG ENABLE HOLD TIME?
USE < > TO SELECT ITEM YES
PT
HANG TIME PT
03 SECONDS HOLD TIME
99 SECONDS
Hang Time is the length of time the radio dwells on a net after a signal ends
before returning to scan. Default is 3 seconds.
Hold Time is the length of time the radio dwells on a net before returning to scan;
even with a signal is still present. Hold time is default to off.
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Scan Mode Programming (4)
PT
OPERATIONAL MODE
SCAN SCAN VINSON TEK1
DIG
R SCAN VINSON TEK1 CT
SCANNING
PRESS CLR FOR MANUAL SCAN
• Using the up/down arrows, change the mode to SCAN, press ENT.
• Press CLR to enter manual scanning. Then use the PRE +/- button to
scroll through the nets in the scan list. Press CLR again to return to auto
scanning.
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Practical Exercise
AN/PRC-117F
Scan Mode
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TAB
During program installation, do not forget to install NRDI (Network Radio Driver
Installer). This installs a COM port specifically for Harris radio communication.
Menu Items:
File Menu: Start a new plan, Open a plan, Save, & Save As.
A password can be added to the Plan so unauthorized personnel do not have
access.
View Menu: The Tool Bar and Status Bar can be turned off & on.
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Falcon III Radio Programming
Application (2)
Radio Menu:
Program is used to load the plan into a radio.
Generate DSS Keys: Used to generate Digital Signature Standard Public and
Private key pairs. DSS keys are used for file authentication and not loaded into
the radio.
Generate Plan Report: Creates and displays a radio programming plan report.
The report can be saved to file or printed.
Tools Menu: Under Options, you can uncheck items that you do not use to
remove clutter from the programming tabs. Such as Radio types: (AN/PRC-
117G, AN/PRC-152); Net types: (HAVEQUICK, STC, Beacon, P25, ANW2); and
Radio Features: (Beacon mode, GPS info, Preset Net Lock, etc).
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Falcon III Radio Programming
Application (3)
Stations Tab:
Under Create Station, select a radio type from the drop down box then click
Create, give the Station a name.
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Falcon III Radio Programming
Application (4)
Under Create Net, select a net type from the drop down box then click Create.
Give the Net a name.
Net # is the net Preset number (00-99)
Configure Net Membership lists all the stations from the Stations Tab. A check
mark indicates the station has been added to the net.
Click Details to define the net properties. e.g. Frequency, Power, COMSEC,
Data/Voice, & Squelch.
Net Properties:
General Net properties: Set the transmit & receive frequencies, and the power
level.
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Falcon III Radio Programming
Application (5)
Data/Voice (Traffic): Setting can be left at default for normal voice traffic.
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Falcon III Radio Programming
Application (6)
These settings will apply to all radios in the Plan. For normal operations, all
setting under Global Radio Config can be left at default.
Preset Net Lock applies a password to a block of Net Presets to prevent the
operator from changing the Net specifications on the radio.
Un-checking unwanted items under Tools, Options will remove items from this
tab.
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Falcon III Radio Programming
Application (7)
ERF Coldstart & CUE frequencies, Master & Member stations can be defined
under SINCGARS
Same thing here! Un-checking unwanted items under Tools, Options will remove
items from this tab.
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Falcon III Radio Programming
Application (8)
From the Radio Menu select Program or click on the Program Radio button on
the Toolbar.
Adjust the COM Port settings match the data port or remote port on the radio. If
Black Data has been zeroed, then the default port setting will work. Use the
Orange dot cable (10513-0730) on the J3 Data port or the Blue dot cable (10513-
0740) on J6 Accessory port.
Under Programming Options, ensure Program Radio Plan is checked. Time can
be loaded from the PC if the PC clock is set to the correct ZULU time.
Click on the Program button. If the connection to the radio is good, the radio
Black Data will be zeroed then the plan will be loaded. If COMSEC of FH Data is
in the radio, it will not be Zeroed by the RPA.
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Practical Exercise
Falcon III
Radio Programming
Application
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November1 Delta 1
November 2 Delta 2
ND1
November 3 Delta 3
Definitions:
Routes: Routes are the paths that e-mail messages travel to reach their
destination.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (2)
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (3)
Most Toolbar
Icons not active
Toolbars:
Toolbar Icons become active when a corresponding folder is selected in the left
pane. Right clicking on a Folder or an item in a folder will display a programming
menu that has the same Icons as the Toolbar.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (4)
Network Configuration Steps
•Create a Domain
• Add Stations to the Domain and configure each station.
• Add a Radio to each Station.
• Create a Radio Network.
• Export Database & distribute.
• Import Database (if needed)
• Configure your local station & radio.
• Generate Routes for your station.
• Configure your radio for HPW WMT
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (5)
Select first
Create a Domain
• Select Domains & Stations, click on the Add Domain button. You can right
click on Domains & Stations and select Add Domain from the menu.
• The Add Domain window will open. Type in the Email Domain name and
click OK.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (6)
Right click Enter the station name,
Username and click OK.
Select Add Station
• The Add Station window will open. Enter the station name and Username.
The Message Properties can be left at the default settings.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (7)
Select a Station Edit Radio Properties
Add Radio Edit Radio Address
• Enter the Radio Name and select the Radio Model from the drop down
box.
• Select the Radio Addresses and enter an HPW address. The range is 1
to 65535 and must not be repeated in the network.
• Select the next Station and add a radio to it. All stations must have a
radio added to them and HPW address added..
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (8)
Select an item Item properties
• Select on item from the left window. The properties will be listed in the
upper right window.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (9)
Select
Radio Networks
Add Net
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (10)
Enter the Net Name
Net
Members
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (11)
Export Database…
Import Database…
Once the network has been fully created to can be exported and distributed to
the other stations in the network.
• The file can then be emailed or hand carried to the other stations and
imported.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (12)
Local Settings Tab
Local Station?
• Check the box next to Local Station? the Local Setting tab is now
available.
• On the Local Setting tab, select your email client from the dropdown box.
Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail (Vista), & Lotus Notes are your
choices.
• Create my address book: When your email program is opened, the WMT
program will add all stations to the address book.
• Send E-Mail using Plain Text only will save transmission time.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (13)
Right click Connection Properties
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (14)
Ensure that PPP is selected and the Harris Automatic IP Radio Connection is
selected from the drop down box. If the Harris connection is not available then
NRDI was not installed and configured.
Use the Orange dot cable (10513-0710) on the J3 Data port to the computers 9-
pin serial port.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (15)
Generate Routes
Click OK.
Select Generate Routes from the Tools menu or the Generate routes icon from
the toolbar.
Leave both [Generate Station To Station Routes for selected station(s)] and
[Generate Domain To Station Routes] checked.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (16)
Router
After the routes are created, select Router from the View Menu.
Check both the Station Domains & Station To Station Routes. Routes are
created from your local radio to every radio in the network.
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (17)
J3 Data Port
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HPW Wireless Messaging
Terminal (18)
Session status Contacts
Go Online/Offline button Event Log
Ready To Go Online.
Your E-mail client will open and the WMT program will attempt to connect to your
radio. If successful, the status bar at the top will read configuring then change to
Idle. Not Operational means that WMT cannot communicate with the radio.
The Event Log shows messages for all events such as initial connection status to
the radio and e-mails being sent to other stations. The Event Log is not cleared
when the program is closed. The operator must select then delete the
messages.
The WMT program will add all station e-mail addresses to the Contacts list. E-
mails can be sent to individual stations or the entire network.
There is no save, only Import and Export. The net configuration is being saved
automatically. When the program is closed and reopened, the net configuration
will still be there.
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