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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.2 Radio Manager 2
1.2.1 Subscriber Class 2
2. MODES OF OPERATION AND CALL TYPES 3

2.1 Modes 3
2.1.1 Trunked Mode 3
2.1.2 Direct Mode 4
2.1.3 Direct Mode Gateway Operation 4
2.1.4 Repeater Mode 5
2.2 Call Types 6
2.2.1 Voice Calls 6
2.2.2 Data Calls 7
3. POWERING UP/DOWN THE SYSTEM 8

3.1 Powering Up 8
3.2 Radio Security 9
3.3 Automatic ‘Syncing’ 11
3.3.1 Forcing a ‘Resync’ 12
3.4 Radio Not Available 12
3.5 Powering Down 14
3.5.1 Power Down Failure 14
4. EXPLORING THE DISPLAY 15

4.1 System Keys 16
4.1.1 DUAL Screen System Keys 16
4.1.2 FULL Screen System Keys 17
4.1.3 Alphanumeric Keys 17
4.1.4 Hotkeys 18
4.1.5 SoftKeys and SoftKey Labels 19
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4.1.6 SoftKeys with Electronic Labels 20

4.1.7 Generic Keys 21
4.1.8 Emergency Key 21
4.2 Display Area 22
4.2.1 FULL Screen Display 22
4.2.2 DUAL Screen Display 22
4.2.3 Menu Screen Display 23
4.2.4 System Status Indicators 23
4.2.5 Unread Message Counters 25
4.2.6 The Information Line 25
4.2.7 The Pop-up Area 25
4.3 Pop-ups 25
4.3.1 Timed Pop-ups 25
4.3.2 Actionable Pop-ups 26
4.4 Display of Call Activity 26
4.4.1 Call Activity in the FULL Screen 26
4.4.2 Call Activity in the DUAL Screen 27
4.4.3 Call Activity in the Menu Screens 27
4.5 Text Entry 29
5. GETTING STARTED 30
6. SYSTEM SETTINGS 31
6.1 Turning Off the Radio 31
6.1.1 Forcing a Shut Down 32
7. CONFIGURING THE RADIO 33

7.1 Radio Configuration – Page 1 33
7.1.1 Show DGNA 34
7.1.2 Firmware Update 34
7.2.1 Serving Cell Information 35
7.2.2 Neighbouring Cell Information 36
7.2.3 Network Selection 36

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7.2.4 GPS 37
7.2.5 Sending the Current Position 37
7.2.6 Cell Logging 38
7.2.7 GPS Satellites 38
7.2.8 Switching to Gateway or Repeater Mode 39
7.2.9 Man Overboard 39
7.4.1 Zeroizing 42
7.4.2 Toggling Radio Input Line 2 42
7.5.1 Changing the Default Status Message Destination 43
7.5.2 Entry to the Sixth Radio Configuration Page 43
8. CONFIGURING THE CDU 45

8.1 CDU Configuration – Page 1 45
8.1.1 The Screen Brightness 46
8.2 Statistics 48
8.3.1 Keypad Test 49
8.3.2 Clock Screen 50
8.4.1 CDU Firmware Update 51
8.4.2 File List Access 51
8.4.3 The File List 52
9. TALKGROUPs 53
9.1 Presentation of TalkGroups by the CDU 53
9.1.1 The CDU Master List 54
9.1.2 The Picklists 54
9.1.3 TalkGroup Details in the Information Line 55

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9.2 Changing TalkGroup 55

9.2.1 Selecting from the Picklists 56
9.2.2 Selecting from the CDU Master List 57
9.2.3 Selecting from the TalkGroup Folders 59
9.3 Picklist Management 59
9.3.1 Adding a TalkGroup 60
9.3.2 Moving a TalkGroup 60
9.3.3 Removing a TalkGroup 61
10. SWITCHING TO GATEWAY AND REPEATER MODES 62

10.1 Switching to Gateway Mode 62
10.2 Switching to Repeater Mode 63
11. EMERGENCY MODE 65

11.1 Making an Emergency Priority Group Call 66
11.2 Cancelling the Emergency Call 66
11.3 Receiving an Emergency Call 66
12. GROUP CALLS (POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT) 67

12.1 Making a Group Call 67
12.2 Setting the Transmit Demand Priority 68
12.3 Hanging up the Call 69
12.4 Receiving a Group Call 70
12.5 Receiving a Broadcast Call 70
12.6 Changing TalkGroups While Engaged in an Active Group Call 70
13. PHONE MODE 71

13.1 Telephone Network Calls 71
13.1.1 Manual Entry 72
13.1.2 Initiating the Call 73
13.1.3 Receiving an Incoming Phone Call 75
13.1.4 Missed Calls 76
13.2 Point to Point Calls 77
13.2.1 Making a Point to Point Call 77
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13.2.2 Receiving an Incoming Point to Point Call 80

13.2.3 Missed Calls 81
14. MESSAGES 82
14.1.1 Notification of Incoming New Messages 83
14.2 Accessing the Messaging Function 83
14.3 Status Messages 83
14.3.1 Time-Stamped Status Messages 84
14.3.2 Sending a Status Message 84
14.3.3 Reading a Status Message 86
14.3.4 Deleting Status Messages 87
14.4 Accessing Text Messaging 87
14.4.1 Reading an SDS Message 88
14.4.2 Deleting SDS Messages 89
14.5 Sending an SDS Message 89
14.5.1 Delivery and Read Reports 90
14.5.2 Store and Forward 90
14.5.3 Creating an SDS Message 91
14.5.4 Specifying the Destination and Sending the Message 92
15. TALKGROUP SCANNING 94

15.1 Switching Scanning On/Off 94
15.2 Setting up TalkGroup Scanning 95
16. DGNA 96
17. END TO END ENCRYPTION 97

17.1 Secure Communications 97
17.2 Using an End to End Encrypted Radio in Clear Mode 97
17.3 Deleting Encryption Keys 98
18. DATA 99
18.1 Packet Data 99
18.2 Circuit Mode Data 99

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19. ADDITIONAL FEATURES 100

19.1 The Phone Book 100
19.1.1 Selecting a Number from the Phone Book 100
19.1.2 Updating the Phone Book 101
19.2 Call History 102
19.3 Telephone History 103
19.4 In Call Navigation 103
19.5 Programmable HotKeys 104
19.5.1 Viewing the List of Tasks 105
19.5.2 To Activate a Task 105
19.5.3 To Cancel the Activation 105
19.5.4 To Adjust the Volume 105
19.6 Audible Alerts 106
20. BOS Radios 107

20.1 The Display Screens on a BOS TETRA System 107
20.1.1 DUAL Screen Display 107
20.1.2 FULL Screen Display 107
20.2 TalkGroups and Control Centres 108
20.3 Status Reporting 108
20.3.1 Automatic Status Reports 108
20.3.2 Manual Status Reports 109
20.4 Selecting an Alternative E-EZ 110
20.5 The BOS Radio Encryption Parameters 110
21. GLOSSARY 112
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1. GENERAL
The CH150-14 TETRA Single Head Controller is a Control and Display Unit (CDU)
that is designed to control digital TETRA transceivers type 7-450-14-XX or 7-450-
15-XX. The unit offers a graphical display, an alphanumeric keypad and various
function or menu keys. It features a programming connector, a light sensor, and
an LED on the faceplate.
The CH150-14 is suitable for NVIS operations.
The TETRA radios are based on SEPURA SRG3900 Series transceivers and must be
setup to operate on the appropriate networks and utilize, where available, specific
ground transmitters with an installed aero capability.
It is assumed that the user will be fully conversant with the use of a TETRA
system, the system specific names, titles, abbreviations and descriptions.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The CDU displays text or graphics on its colour screen with a viewable area of
approximately 285 x 240 pixels (approximately 52 x 69 mm). Four menu keys
allow quick access to vital menu items.
The “M” key not only powers the unit on and off, but it also allows the user to
return directly to the top-level (or DUAL) screen at any time, from anywhere
within the menu structure.
The emergency key “EMG” invokes the TETRA emergency mode.
“Up”, “Down” and “Enter” keys allow simple navigation and selection of list items.
In particular, from the DUAL screen, the “Up” and “Down” keys allow the user to
enter the FULL screen for either of the connected radios.
A high intensity backlight source allows readability of the display in all conditions.
A front panel sensor adjusts the backlight intensity depending on the current
ambient light level. A manual override function is provided. For night operation,
the keys are backlit, (NVIS compatible, green), with the glow intensity being
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A green LED on the faceplate is normally used to indicate a progressing boot

sequence (during which no information will be displayed on the screen). The CDU
will power up on application of power. A programming connector (LEMO) allows
access to the internal computer of the CH150-14 CDU for the upload of firmware
or reconfiguration of the transceiver.
The FULL screen displays the status data of the connected radio equipment with
assigned SoftKey functions, details of which are shown in this Operational Manual.
1.2 Radio Manager
The inbuilt Sepura radios must be fully configured for the local networks using
parameters specific to the operating authority. This will normally be undertaken
by the Network Management Operations Team that supports the authority. Team
members must be fully conversant with the Sepura Radio Manager Software and
the local TETRA network operating procedures.
1.2.1 Subscriber Class

This system parameter is key to the successful operation of an airborne TETRA
radio.
When an air terminal loses air cell coverage, it is allowed to use the ground cells,
but it will return to an air cell as soon as possible. This is achieved by
broadcasting air to ground subscriber class support (either one of the “highly
preferred subscriber classes (HPSC)”). If ground terminals are not allowed to use
air cells, then they will not have a matching subscriber class profile.
The airborne radios and the base stations that serve them should use the Highly
Preferred Subscriber Class 1 or 2. This will ensure that if a base station serving
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2. MODES OF OPERATION AND CALL TYPES
The CH150 supports standard modes and call types as listed below. The TETRA
user should familiarise themselves with those available on their network and their
appropriate operation.
2.1 Modes
The CH150 is capable of operating in any of the seven modes listed below. The
user should be familiar with each of these modes of operation.
• Trunked Mode
• Direct Mode
• Direct Mode as a Repeater
• Via Direct Mode Repeater
• Via Direct Mode Gateway
• TalkGroup Locked by SwMi
• Direct Mode Gateway
2.1.1 Trunked Mode

The CDU can be used to set the radio to communicate directly with other TETRA
radio terminals across a network. This is called Trunked Mode Operation (TMO).
TMO is entered when the user selects a TMO TalkGroup from the TalkGroup Index
programmed into the radio (by Radio Manager). The TalkGroup is selected using
the Picklists set up in the CDU; see section 9. Group calls are described in
section 12.
In addition, the CDU can place the radio into phone mode for person to person
calls across the PSTN/PABX and Point to Point (or Private) calls. Phone mode
operation is described in section 13.
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2.1.2 Direct Mode

The CDU can be used to set the radio to communicate directly with other TETRA
radios without the use of a network. This is called Direct Mode Operation (DMO).
DMO is entered when the user selects a DMO TalkGroup from the TalkGroup
Index programmed into the radio (by Radio Manager). The TalkGroup is selected
using the Picklists set up in the CDU; see section 9. Group calls are described in
section 12.
Note 1: To ensure that DMO is available the radio MUST be programmed with
at least one DMO TalkGroup.
Note 2: Switching to Direct Mode Operation means that communication with

the dispatcher and other users on the network is not possible, unless
they also switch to DMO and select the same group, or communicate
through a Direct Mode Gateway.
Depending on naming conventions adopted, the TalkGroup may or may not

indicate the DMO status.
For further clarity, Direct Mode TalkGroup name tags will be indicated in yellow.
2.1.3 Direct Mode Gateway Operation

Direct Mode Gateway operation (or Gateway mode) is a licensed feature
The radio installed with the CH150-14 is equipped with the gateway capabilities.
However, the system does not initially have Gateway mode enabled. Switching to
Gateway mode is described in section 10.1.
A Direct Mode Gateway will link terminals operating in DMO with users operating
on a TMO network. The Gateway will re-transmit information received on the
Direct Mode Interface to the Trunked Mode Air Interface.
To use the terminal as a Gateway, it must be attached to both a Trunked Mode

group and a Direct Mode group. The Direct Mode group must be selected once
the terminal has been set up to work in Gateway mode.
The CH150-14 is fully capable of operating in DMO and as a Gateway to allow

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During operation as a Gateway the radio cannot take part in the calls that are
being relayed through it.
Note: If Gateway mode is enabled it provides a link between connected radios

but does not allow communications facilities to the aircraft crew.
2.1.4 Repeater Mode

Direct Mode Repeater operation (or Repeater mode) is a licensed feature.
If required, DMO range can be extended by using a repeater.
A terminal acting as a Repeater provides a service to other terminal users.

It extends the range and enhances the reliability of Direct Mode communication
compared with basic direct communications between terminals.
DMO Range of B
Repeater
DMO Range of A DMO Range of

Repeater
DMO Range of C
The black circle shows the DMO range of the Repeater. It is in range of terminal
A so can forward any communication from A to other terminals in the DMO
TalkGroup which are also in range of the Repeater (terminal B and C in the above
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2.2 Call Types
2.2.1 Voice Calls

Group A half duplex point to multi-point call where immediate
communication can take place between the calling and the
called users without the alerting process and without an
explicit response from the called party that he has answered.
Each user needs permission to transmit for each transaction.
Group calls are described in section 12.
Individual Half Duplex A half duplex point to point call where immediate
communication can take place between the calling and the
called users without the alerting process and without an
explicit response from the called party that he has answered.
Each user needs permission to transmit for each transaction.
Individual Full Duplex A full duplex Point-to-Point call (for example, a telephone call).
The user is alerted and can choose whether to accept or reject
the call.
Note: The audio switching circuitry on board the aircraft will
normally prevent the airborne user’s microphone from
being connected unless the PTT is being pressed.
PABX A call to a PABX user
PSTN A call to a user on a telephony network
Broadcast A unidirectional point to multi-point mode of transmission.
Terminals can only receive this type of communication.
Emergency Calls A high priority call, which pre-empts resources on the network
and other users. Emergency calls are described in section 11.
Note: Individual Calls on the TETRA network can also be referred to as Point to
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2.2.2 Data Calls

Individual Full Duplex Circuit Mode data calls have a very short transit delay and so
Circuit Mode Data are suitable real-time services.
Status Message A status message may have 65536 possible status values. Of
these, value 0 is defined to mean ‘Emergency,’ values 1 to
32767 are reserved, and values 32768 to 65535 are available
for network or user specific definition. The sending and
receiving of Status messages is described in section 14.
SDS (Short Data A user defined text message that can be sent by individuals
Service) Message and received by individuals and groups. The sending and
receiving of SDS messages is described in section 14.
Packet Data TETRA packet data extends TETRA to act as an IP subnet.
This enables application programmers to build their
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3. POWERING UP/ DOWN THE SYSTEM
3.1 Powering Up
On application of the aircraft tactical radio DC bus by the pilot, the CDU and any
connected radios will automatically power up.
During the power-up process the GREEN LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicator
(at the top right hand side of the CDU) will illuminate until the unit initially
presents the Cobham splash screen, shortly followed by the DUAL screen
showing the installed radios.
Green LED
Tactical PWR ON
during boot up only
Radio 1
(TAC1)
Tactical
Radio 2
(TAC2)
Progress of the power-up procedure for each of the radios is reported on the
screen, as follows:
Stage Message Displayed Meaning
1 RADIO PRESENT This is a result from the enquiry to see if the radio
(chassis) is connected (RTINST).
It is a hardware line and this result means that it has
been detected.
2 RADIO POWERED The CDU has attempted to power up the radio, but the
radio may not yet have supply volts.
3 RADIO ON The radio chassis has responded to say that it is on
and completed boot.
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Following a successful power-up, the TalkGroups to which the radios are currently
affiliated are presented.
Ambient Light
ENTER key Sensor
Power
ON/OFF
Serial Data Port

(PEI / LEMO)
3.2 Radio Security
Note: Not available in Sepura software versions 10.5-001 to 10.5-005.
One or both of the radios may require PIN (Personal Identification Number)
activation on power up, either because PIN activation has been programmed into
the radio (via Radio Manager), or the radio is SIM enabled.
If this is the case, then following the Cobham splash screen, the CDU will present
the MASTER PIN screen requesting entry of a PIN (Master or SIM) for the
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The radio (“2”, or TAC2, in this case)

requiring PIN activation.
The colour (orange) indicates that
the radio is not yet on the network.
Information Line indicates that

TAC2 is SIM enabled
Enter the PIN and press the OK SoftKey to confirm.
If an invalid PIN is entered three times, the CDU will request entry of a valid PUK
(Personal Unblocking Key) code.
If both radios require PIN activation, the MASTER PIN screen will be redisplayed
requesting entry of the second radio’s PIN/PUK.
PIN Max. No.
of Digits
Radio Master PIN 4
Radio Master PUK 8
SIM PIN 8
SIM PUK 8
If you fail to enter a PIN/PUK within a predefined period, the CDU will display the
“Radio not responding” message. You can switch off the radio at this point by
selecting the RADIO OFF SoftKey.
On completion of the authorisation procedure, the DUAL screen will be
redisplayed showing the current activity on the TalkGroups.

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3.3 Automatic ‘Syncing’
During the power-up sequence, the TalkGroups stored in the radio may be
uploaded into the CDU, a process known as ‘syncing’.
The system will then revert to the mode in which the radios were operating before
power down:
• If the CDU was last powered down with a radio in Trunked Mode Operation
(TMO), then that radio will register with the network and affiliate with the
relevant TalkGroup whose name will presented (white text), with the SSI of
the last user underneath (blue text).
• If the CDU was powered down with a radio in Direct Mode of Operation
(DMO), the Direct Mode TalkGroup (yellow text) will be displayed.
WARNING: Do not turn off the CDU during the ‘syncing’ process.
Occasionally, the radio may be registered on the Network but not affiliated to a
TalkGroup. In this case, the display will show “NO TALKGROUP”. This could be
due to a number of reasons:
1. The radio has just been reprogrammed.
2. The radio was attached to a DGNA TalkGroup which was then de-
assigned.
Under certain circumstances the automatic syncing process will not work. In this
situation, the last used TalkGroup address (GSSI) will be displayed, but not the
TalkGroup name. The user will have to force a ‘resync’ of the radio and CDU
TalkGroups (section 3.3.1).
Note: A ‘resync’ will also take place automatically when the user changes
network. See section 7.2.3.
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3.3.1 Forcing a ‘Resync’

In the FULL screen, press and hold down the ENTER key for six seconds.
The display will initially show “HOLD TO SYNC”, following which the progress of
the ‘syncing’ operation will be reported:
1. “T/Gs REMOVED” – as TalkGroups currently stored in the CDU are removed
2. “SYNCING Txxxx” – as TMO TalkGroups are transferred from the radio
3. “SYNCING Dxxxx” – as DMO TalkGroups are transferred from the radio
4. “SYNCING Axxxx” – as Folders are transferred from the radio
5. “SYNCING SMxxx” – as pre-defined Status messages are transferred from

the radio
6. “SAVING” – as TalkGroups are saved in the CDU (from V9.0)
3.4 Radio Not Available
If a radio has failed, is not connected, or not installed, this will be indicated during
the power up sequence with an appropriate message, as follows:
Message Displayed Meaning
UNKNOWN This indicates a failure to communicate with the CDU internal

motherboard.
It will eventually be accompanied by a message in blue
underneath which reads 'Internal Fault (No MB)' indicating that
the pending command stack for the CDU motherboard micro is
now full.
Contact the system maintainer.
RADIO UNUSABLE This may be seen before or after a PIN has been entered into a
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Message Displayed Meaning
TEMP. DISABLED The CDU has received the error 'Service not supported in
Temporary Disabled Mode' from the radio.
This condition is known as 'stunning' the radio and can be done
'over the air'.
RADIO MISSING This message appears against an orange background. The CDU
has failed to detect the radio chassis.
The SoftKey DEMO ON is provided for exhibition purposes to
demonstrate system capabilities. If you press this SoftKey, the
system will enter ‘Demo’ mode.
Fault-No SRG3500? This happens if:
• A non-smart card End-to-End encrypted radio has undergone
a soft tamper
• The CDU is unable to see the Sepura radio
<TAC# Unknown Radio This pop-up message indicates that the radio firmware is not as
Version> expected. The background colour of the DUAL screen relating
to the affected radio will change to purple.
RADIO OFF The radio had already been switched off before the CDU was
powered down.
The radio can be switched on at this screen by pressing the
relevant SoftKey (RAD1 ON or RAD2 ON). The radio will then
revert to the mode in which it was operating when it was
powered down.

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3.5 Powering Down
To ensure network integrity and minimise the waste of radio resources it

is essential to shut down the CH150 before aircraft power is turned off.
The CDU can be powered down at any point during a session, and anywhere
within the menu structure.
To power down the CDU, press and hold the DUAL/ON/OFF key M for 4 seconds.
The CDU will then execute the shut-down procedure of the radios (which may
take up to 40 seconds) followed by the shut-down of the CDU.
Progress of the shut-down procedure is reported on the screen, as follows:
Stage Message Displayed Meaning
1 Radio switching off The CDU has asked for radio to be shut down.
This is done by switching off the ignition line to the Sepura
radio and monitoring the current drawn by the radio until it
falls significantly.
2 Rad. pwring down The CDU has instructed the radio chassis to power down
but has not yet received confirmation that it has been
done.
3 RADIO OFF The radio chassis has informed the CDU that the current
has dropped following a request to switch off (see above).
The CDU has now powered down the radio chassis (and
the radio).
3.5.1 Power Down Failure

If a radio is faulty and fails to shut down, the CDU will not be able to complete the
shut-down procedure.
In this event, the user will need to force a shut-down of the affected radio before
powering down the system again. This is done at the SETTINGS screen
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4. EXPLORING THE DISPLAY
The DUAL screen shows the mode in which the radios are currently operating.
UP Key
Tactical
Radio 1
(TAC1)
The DUAL
Screen
Tactical
Radio 2
(TAC2)
DN Key
The system identifies the connected radios as Tactical Radio 1 (TAC1) and Tactical
Radio 2 (TAC2).
Pressing the UP key in the DUAL screen will take you to the FULL screen for
TAC1, while pressing the DN key will take the user to the FULL screen for TAC2.
The FULL Screen

for TAC1
Radio
Identifier
Note: In a screen other than the DUAL and FULL screens, the UP/DN keys will
revert to their basic scrolling and brightness control functionality.

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4.1 System Keys
The system uses seven types of key during operation: alphanumeric keypad, Fixed
Hotkeys, Programmable HotKeys, SoftKeys, SoftKeys with Electronic Labels,
Generic Keys, and the Emergency Key.
4.1.1 DUAL Screen System Keys
Radio Selection/ Programmable

Brightness/UP/DN HotKeys
Cursor Keys
ENTER Key
4 Menu Driven SoftKey

SoftKeys Labels
DUAL/ON/OFF Key

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4.1.2 FULL Screen System Keys
Radio Selection/ Fixed

Brightness/UP/DN HotKeys
Cursor Keys
ENTER Key SoftKeys with
Electronic Labels
4 Menu Driven SoftKey

SoftKeys Labels
DUAL/ON/OFF Key EMERGENCY

Key
4.1.3 Alphanumeric Keys

The 10-key alphanumeric pad is similar to that on a telephone and is used for
entering numbers and text. The operation is detailed in section 4.5.

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4.1.4 Hotkeys
The system offers two types of Hotkey to provide speedy access to frequently
used menu options, thereby reducing the number of key presses the operator
needs to make:
• Fixed Hotkeys, available only from the FULL screen
• Programmable Hotkeys, available only from the DUAL screen
4.1.4.1 Fixed HotKeys

The system provides a number of Fixed HotKeys: alphanumeric keys ,
, , , , and .
Activated Fixed
Function
in Screen HotKey
FULL To view the call history; see section 19.2
To utilise the man overboard feature; see section
7.2.9
To change the destination address for Status
messages sent from a BOS radio; see section 20
To toggle End to End Encryption. This is only
applicable to End to End Encrypted radios. This
HotKey toggles the radio into Clear Voice Override
when in an encrypted TalkGroup.
To set up a TalkGroups scan list; see section 15
To view the telephone history; see section 19.3
CDU To prevent the CDU from overriding the brightness
CONFIG1 level selected by the user for NVG operation
To re-establish the CDU’s control over the minimum
brightness level
To display the HotKey tasks programmed into the
CDU; see section 19.5
PICKLIST To access the TalkGroup folders; see section 9.2.3

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4.1.4.2 Programmable Hotkeys

The system allows alphanumeric keys to in the DUAL screen to be
assigned to perform a number of tasks.
These Hotkeys are programmed into the CDU using the TetraSend software.
They cannot be programmed from the front panel.
Use of Programmable HotKeys is described in section 19.5.
4.1.5 SoftKeys and SoftKey Labels

The four SoftKeys will change in functionality depending on the mode or screen
selected, with each function having its own SoftKey Label. A particular function
will be invoked by pressing the adjacent SoftKey.
Some SoftKey functions are generic, and are used for navigating through the
various screens and menus.
BACK Returns you to the previous screen

NEXT
With multiple pages this scrolls forwards through the pages
PAGE
PREV
With multiple pages this scrolls backwards through the pages
PAGE
OK Accepts the input
BACK During text or numeric entry, this key will delete the last
SPACE character entered; abbreviation BS
When reference is made to the SoftKey set on any specific page, the list may
exclude BACK, which will normally be SoftKey 1.
For example: In the PHONE screen, the SoftKeys are BACK, PHONE BOOK,
BACK SPACE and POINT2POINT.

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4.1.6 SoftKeys with Electronic Labels

The system provides two additional SoftKeys, the appearance of which will
depend on the current mode and activity of the system. These SoftKeys (red or
green), when displayed in the FULL screen, will be associated with an electronic
label presented adjacent to alphanumeric keys and .
ACCEPT – to accept an incoming call
REJECT – to reject an incoming call
HANG UP – to end a call
The appended digit (1 or 2) indicates the

affected radio, TAC1 or TAC2.
To switch on a radio that has been

switched off from the SETTINGS Menu.
These SoftKeys will be echoed in the DUAL screen, where they will be treated as
normal SoftKeys (as shown in section 4.1).

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4.1.7 Generic Keys

DUAL/ON/OFF Key – Pressing this will return the CDU
to the top level DUAL screen showing both radios.
M
The key is also used to switch the CH150-14 on and
off.
ENTER key – This key should be used where the

instructions require the user to “select” or “enter”.
It is also used to acknowledge Actionable Pop-ups.
For information on Pop-ups, see section 4.3.
These keys, referred to as UP/DN, have four primary

functions:
• To navigate between the two radios from the
DUAL and FULL screens
• To scroll through lists
• To change call priority; see section 12.2
• To change the screen brightness (on screens
 where they are not used to scroll through lists).
This is done in the CDU CONFIG1 screen;
 see section 8.1.
The UP/DN keys have specific functions during SDS

message creation:
• UP scrolls through the options for the SDS
message destination address
• DN enables/disables the SDS Store and Forward

facility; see section 14.5.
4.1.8 Emergency Key

The Emergency key EMG initiates an emergency priority group call on the
currently selected radio. The Emergency Mode is described in section 11.

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4.2 Display Area
The FULL and DUAL screens display the following information: System Status
Indicators, Unread Message Counters, Signal Strength, Current Radio Activity, the
Information Line, SoftKey Labels and the Pop-up Area.
4.2.1 FULL Screen Display
System Status Indicators
Unread Message Counters

Signal Strength
Current Radio Activity
BOS Radio Information
Information Line
SoftKey Labels
Pop-up Area
Note: BOS radio information is discussed in section 20.
4.2.2 DUAL Screen Display
System Status Indicators
Unread SDS Message Counter 1MSG

TAC1
Pop-up Area
TAC2
TAC1 SoftKey Labels
TAC2 SoftKey Labels
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4.2.3 Menu Screen Display

When a menu screen is displayed, the top line of the display area (System Status
Indicators in the FULL screen) will change, as shown in the sample below.
Screen title Call activity

indication
4.2.4 System Status Indicators
1st 3rd 5th

SYSTEM STATUS
th
INDICATOR GOUPS
2 nd
4 th
6
SoftKeys with electronic labels

Use Numeric and to select.
Only visible when required for
the current screen or service
The System Status Indicators are listed in the table overleaf. Unless otherwise
indicated, all abbreviations will appear against a black background.

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Group Indicator Meaning

REJ Rejected by Network
1st REG Network Registered
Group
NoN Network Not Logged In or No Network
. . . Changing between TMO and DMO
2 nd
DYN Current TalkGroup is a dynamically assigned
Group TalkGroup (DGNA)
TMO Trunked Mode
DMO Direct Mode
DMR Direct Mode Repeater
3 rd DVR Via Direct Mode Repeater
Group LOK TalkGroup Locked by SwMI
DMG Direct Mode Gateway
DVG Via Direct Mode Gateway
--- No Active Stack - not TMO, DMO DMR or DMG
(The colour will depend on the last known state.)
4th GPS Global Positioning System fix obtained
Group gps Obtaining Satellite Fix
CLR Current Call is Clear on an Encrypted Radio
(By default all radio communication is encrypted.)
CLR Current call is Clear on an unencrypted radio (where
5th End-to-End Encryption has been switched off)
Group
EEE Current Call is End-to-End Encrypted
Note: CLR and EEE may be followed by a digit
indicating the Air Interface Encryption Class of
the transmitting cell: that is, 1, 2 or 3.
TX Transmit Granted
RX Transmit Granted to Another (Receiving)
Transmit Granted to Another (attached but not
6th selected) TalkGroup or a DGNA Group
Group Duplex Call
DX
NO PTT Transmit Permission Denied
QD PTT Queued
XX Not Allowed to Transmit

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4.2.5 Unread Message Counters

The system maintains a count of the number of SDS (text) and Status messages
that have been received and are currently held by each radio, and displays the
number of unread messages. As messages are read, the relevant counter will be
decremented.
For further information on messaging, refer to section 14.
4.2.6 The Information Line

The Information Line is used to display prompts for a data input from the user
and reminders of current user-configurable settings.
4.2.7 The Pop-up Area

The Pop-up Area is used to display system messages, or Pop-ups; see section 4.3.
4.3 Pop-ups
Pop-ups will be displayed against a green background, in the form:
< Pop-up Number>< Radio Identifier>< Pop-up Content>
Examples of Pop-ups are:
3. TAC1 Missed Call and 4. TAC2 New Incoming Status Msg
The system uses two types of Pop-up: Timed and Actionable.
4.3.1 Timed Pop-ups

A Timed Pop-up will be displayed for a predefined period. Upon expiry of the
timeout, the Pop-up will disappear.
Should another Pop-up need to be displayed before the expiry of the timeout, it
will be laid on top of the current Pop-up, bearing a Pop-up Number that is one
greater than that of the preceding Pop-up. In this way, a Pop-up stack (serving
both radios) may be created.
When the most recent Pop-up in the stack times out, the preceding Pop-up will be
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When the stack is empty, the Pop-up count will reset to zero. The next Pop-up to
be displayed will have a Pop-up Number of “1”.
4.3.2 Actionable Pop-ups

An Actionable Pop-up requires an acknowledgement from the user and will not
time out automatically. It will be displayed until the user presses the ENTER
key.
The Pop-up will then disappear from the screen, possibly revealing one or more
Pop-ups which it had overlaid. To clear this stack, the user must press ENTER
as each Pop-up is revealed.
Note: If the user is in a menu in which the ENTER key has a primary
function, this function will be disabled until the Pop-up stack has been
cleared. This can be especially important, for example, when the user is
setting up a telephone, or Point-to-Point, call. In this scenario, the
primary function of the ENTER key is to prompt the radio to start
dialling the designated called party.
4.4 Display of Call Activity
Any call activity on one of the system’s radios will also be displayed on the FULL
screen for the other radio, as well as on the DUAL screen.
4.4.1 Call Activity in the FULL Screen

The Information Line on the FULL screen will
show the identity of the radio currently being
monitored on the left hand side (in blue), the
activity on the second radio on the right hand
side.
In the sample FULL screen, TAC2 is showing no

activity, while TAC1 is in a call.
The call on TAC1 cannot be terminated from the

TAC2 FULL screen. This can only be done from either the DUAL screen (see
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4.4.2 Call Activity in the DUAL Screen

In the sample DUAL screen, TAC1 is transmitting
on TalkGroup DM A2G1. The user can terminate
this group call by pressing SoftKey HANG UP1.
4.4.3 Call Activity in the Menu Screens

When a menu screen is displayed, the top line of the display area (System Status
Indicators in the FULL screen) changes to show the title of the current screen,
the identity of the radio currently being monitored (1 or 2), a pictorial
representation of the call state of both radios, and the current state of the radio,
as shown below.
Call state of
current radio
Identity of radio and Call state of

mode of operation both radios
In the example above, the number “2” indicates that the user is monitoring TAC2.
The mode in which the selected radio is operating is indicated by the colour of this
digit:
• GREEN - Trunked Mode, when the radio is registered on the network

• ORANGE - Trunked Mode, when the radio is not on the network
• YELLOW - Direct Mode

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4.4.3.1 Call State Indication

To demonstrate how the call state is indicated, the sequence of events presented
below shows the progress of a Trunked Mode group call on TAC2 initiated by the
user.
1 There are no calls on either radio.
2 The user has pressed the PTT on TAC2. When

appears, the radio is ready to transmit and
the user can now speak.
indicates that TAC2 is in transmit mode.
3 The user has released the PTT.

The In Call indicator will be displayed until
someone in the TalkGroup presses their PTT.
If no activity is detected during the hang timer
period, the radio will drop the call.
4 Another member of the TalkGroup is transmitting.

and indicate that TAC2 is in receive
mode.
5 The group member has released their PTT.

The In Call indicator will be displayed until
someone in the TalkGroup presses their PTT.
If no activity is detected during the hang timer
period, the radio will drop the call.
6 The hang timer period has expired with no activity

having been detected. TAC2 has dropped the call.
Whichever radio is being monitored, the call state of the second radio will always
be known, as is shown below:
shows that TAC2 is in a call, while TAC1 is transmitting.

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4.5 Text Entry
The CH150 is equipped with a 10 key alphanumeric keypad. Each key is used for
several characters and multiple presses of the key will cycle through the
characters available.
Key Characters
1 . , ? 1 & ! ‘ : ; ( ) @ _
2 A B C Æ Ä Å 2
3 D E F 3
4 G H I 4
5 J K L 5
6 M N O Ø Ö 6
7 P Q R S 7
8 T U V 8
9 W X Y Z 9
0 ̺ + - 0 / = < > % £ $ * # €
When a key is pressed the display text will turn yellow and the first character in
the table will be displayed. Pressing the key again will result in the character
cycling to the next in the list. If a key is not pressed again within 2 seconds, the
display will revert to white and, if the same key is pressed again, the first
character in the list will appear in the next position. It is not necessary to wait for
the text to return to white if a different key is to be used.
Use of the ALPHA NUM SoftKey will toggle between standard and numeral only
entry modes. CHANGE CASE allows for upper case or lower case letters to be
used when required.
Example: pressing the following sequence
4 4 {wait2secs} 4 4 4 {wait2secs} 4 {wait2secs} 4 4 0 7 7 7 7 {wait2secs} 7 3 3

{wait2secs} 3 3 {wait2secs} 3 0 7 8 8 7 7 7 {wait2secs} 7 7 7 7 8 8 4 4 4 8 0 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 {wait2secs} 0 0 0 0 9 9 9 9 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 {wait2secs} 5
555
Results in: HIGH SPEED PURSUIT @ 09:55

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5. GETTING STARTED
The FULL screen for the selected TAC radio shows the mode of operation
(Trunked, Direct, Gateway or Repeater), whether the radio is registered with a
network, the TalkGroup to which it is affiliated, plus any call activity.
The sample FULL screen above shows that TAC2 radio is in Trunked Mode and
affiliated to TalkGroup Preston D Div 1, and that the last transmission was
terminated by the TETRA radio identified by SSI 00703876.
The screen offers four SoftKeys:
Press Function Section

SoftKey
PICKLIST To select a TalkGroup from the list of TalkGroups 9

loaded into the system.
PHONE To enter Phone Mode, in order to make calls to 13

other TETRA users or PSTN/PABX numbers.
MSGS To access the system messaging capability. The 14

system has the ability to send and receive SDS
Or
and Status Messages from other terminals on the
MSGS TETRA network.
MSGS indicates the existence of unread SDS
and/or Status messages.
SETTING To access various configurable parameters of the 6

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6. SYSTEM SETTINGS
The SETTINGS screen provides access to

operational data and user configurable system
settings, including access to firmware upgrades for
the selected radio. The user will also be able to
switch off the radio from this screen.
• Radio configuration – cell identities, gateway

information, access to firmware updates,
DGNA, audio control settings, DMO Repeater,
GPS position, network selection
• CDU configuration – display brightness, operating temperatures, keypad test
The following SoftKeys are provided:
RADIO OFF to switch off the radio; see section 6.1

RADIO CONFIG to access the Radio Configuration pages; see section 7
CDU CONFIG to access the CDU Configuration pages; see section 8
6.1 Turning Off the Radio
The RADIO OFF SoftKey will turn off the radio, after first terminating any calls in
progress and deregistering from the network. This may take up to 40 seconds.
During the shutting down phase, “Radio switching off” will be displayed along with
a count-down timer.
Once the radio is off, the display will show “Radio

OFF” and the RADIO OFF SoftKey will be replaced
by the RADIO ON SoftKey. RADIO OFF will also
be displayed in the top right-hand corner of the
screen.
To turn the radio back on, press SoftKey

RADIO ON.
If the radio fails to shut down, then it needs to be

shut down forcibly.

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6.1.1 Forcing a Shut Down

Note: This method of turning off the radio should only be used when the radio
will not power off normally.
To force a shut down, hold down SoftKey RADIO OFF for a period of 6 seconds.
This will force the immediate removal of power to the radio. During this period,
the Pop-up User Forcing radio OFF will be displayed.

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7. CONFIGURING THE RADIO
The user will not normally be required to access the Radio Configuration pages.
Key pages are password protected but some basic information is available to the
user, if required.
Use SoftKeys NEXT PAGE and BACK to move between the Radio Configuration
pages.
7.1 Radio Configuration – Page 1
From the SETTINGS screen select SoftKey RADIO CONFIG. The first Radio
Configuration page (RAD CONFIG1) will be displayed showing basic information
about the installed radio.
Radio Model
Mobile Country Code and
Mobile Network Code
Short Subscriber Identity
7-450-14 Firmware
Sepura Radio Firmware

Radio Serial Number
Mobile Country Code: The country in which the radio is registered
Mobile Network Code: A second level identifier for the home network for
which the radio has been configured
Short Subscriber Identity: An eight-digit number which identifies the user within
the home network
Note: MCC + MNC + SSI will give a fifteen-digit number which uniquely
identifies any Tetra radio and is referred to as the ITSI and can be used
in the sending of messages and making of calls.

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Two further SoftKey options are provided:
SHOW DGNA to view dynamically assigned TalkGroups
F/WARE UPDATE to update the firmware and customisation within the radio
Press NEXT PAGE to go to the second Radio Configuration page (RAD

CONFIG2); see section 7.2.
7.1.1 Show DGNA

Selection of SHOW DGNA will display the
DYNAMIC screen listing the dynamically assigned
TalkGroups currently loaded into the radio, and
automatically applied to the Group Scan List within
the radio.
The DYNAMIC screen offers a further SoftKey

ASK FOLDER to view dynamically assigned
TalkGroups not appended to the Group Scan List.
These TalkGroups cannot be selected when using Sepura radio versions below
10.12-002.
7.1.2 Firmware Update

This is used to update the firmware and
customisation within the radio and will only be
undertaken by the Network Management and
Operations team.
This is achieved using the Sepura Radio Manager

software running on a PC and connected to one of
the following:
• The front panel connector, referred to as the

LEMO
• The PEI port which is located elsewhere on the aircraft
Cobham Antenna Systems will provide separate instructions, as required.

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RAD CONFIG2 gives basic error and diagnostics

information and provides access to information on
the serving cell and its neighbouring cells and the
DMO Gateway. This page would normally be used
when analysing the performance of the radios on
the network.
SoftKey CELL INFO provides access to information

on the current serving cell and its neighbouring
cells, GPS data, and alternative networks (if
available); see section 7.2.1
SoftKey DMO GTWAY provides access to Gateway or DMO Repeater modes of

operation. See section 7.2.8
Press SoftKey NEXT PAGE to go to the third Radio Configuration page

(RAD CONFIG3). See section 7.3.
7.2.1 Serving Cell Information

The CELL INFO screen provides information
(such as the RSSI, the usability value and the LAC
and the current MNI) for the current serving cell
and that of its chosen best neighbour, and allows
access to other networks and GPS data.
The symbol ∧ or ∨ after the serving cell’s RSSI

indicates a rise or fall in the level. If there is no
change, this will be indicated by a dash (-).
If a change has been detected, the previous LAC reading will also be displayed (in
parentheses) after the present reading.
The screen will also give the LAC reading of the second radio’s serving cell, along
with its previous reading (in parentheses).
Press SoftKey N’BOUR INFO to view information provided by the serving cell about
other neighbouring cells. See section 7.2.2

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Press Softkey NETWRK SELECT to select an alternative network. See section

7.2.3.
Press Softkey GPS to obtain the current GPS data for the aircraft. See section
7.2.4.
7.2.2 Neighbouring Cell Information

The N’BOUR CELLS screen lists the neighbouring
cells provided by the radio, with the most usable
cells being highlighted green.
Each neighbouring cell is defined by the frequency

(F) of its Control Channel, its RSSI and its usability
value (C2). The higher the C2 value, the more
attractive the cell.
Press NEXT PAGE to cycle through the pages of

neighbouring cells.
The radio refreshes the map of neighbouring cells regularly. To refresh the
display, press SoftKey REFRESH.
7.2.3 Network Selection

The radio may have additional networks programmed into it, thereby extending its
coverage area. By default, the radio selects the local network automatically.
The NET SELECT screen presents all of the

networks, identified by their Mobile Network
Identifiers (MNIs), which have been programmed
into the radio.
To change to another network, highlight the

required network and press ENTER .
The CDU will force a ‘resync’ of the radio and selectable TalkGroups. The
progress of the ‘syncing’ operation will be reported on the display.
See section 3.3.1.

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7.2.4 GPS
The radios are fitted with GPS modules for
network resource management purposes.
When SoftKey GPS is selected in the CELL INFO

screen, the GPS screen is displayed showing the
current latitude, longitude and altitude, ground
speed, the number of satellites being used and
their availability.
From this screen, the user can:
• Press ENTER to invoke the man overboard function; this is described in

section 7.2.9.
• Send the current GPS position of the aircraft to another terminal;

see section 7.2.5.
7.2.5 Sending the Current Position

The current GPS position will be sent as an encapsulated text message.
To send the current GPS position, press SoftKey SEND POS’N.
The CHOOSE DEST screen will be presented prompting the user to enter an SSI
or to choose a number from the Phone Book; for instructions on using the Phone
Book, see section 19.1. As is the case with all SDS messages, the user can
request an acknowledgement from the receiving terminal. For further information
on messaging, see section 14.
(If configured to do so by Radio Manager, the radio is capable of responding to

Performance Monitoring Requests and outputting distance and/or time based
position reports to a designated terminal.)

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7.2.6 Cell Logging

The user may be asked to log cell handover
information (for performance monitoring
purposes).
In this event, select SoftKey CELL LOG in the GPS

screen and, in the CELL LOG screen, press
SoftKey START STOP. The log file created will
contain serving cell handover location information.
Logging will continue until it is stopped by

pressing SoftKey START STOP. If logging is
restarted, the new set of data will be appended to the end of the file.
The log file can be cleared by pressing SoftKey CLEAR, or it can be sent to a
connected PC, as required, by pressing SoftKey SEND FILE.
Note: Logging will default to OFF when the CDU is powered.
7.2.7 GPS Satellites

By pressing SoftKey SATS in the GPS screen, the
user can obtain a bar graph showing the signal
strength of GPS satellites in use (solid) or being
acquired (segmented). This information will be
presented in the SATS screen.
The radio can be made to report its position to a

specific ISSI. The ENABLE GPS RPT and DISABLE
GPS RPT SoftKeys control the operation of this
function for the current power cycle of the radio.
Enabling GPS reporting invokes the position reporting function configured by

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7.2.8 Switching to Gateway or Repeater Mode

The GATEWAY screen will be presented offering
the user the option of placing the radio into either
DMO Gateway or DMO Repeater modes of
operation.
These procedures are described in section 10.
7.2.9 Man Overboard

The “man overboard (MOB)” feature is available
from both the GPS screen and the FULL screen.
MOB has two uses:
• To store the current GPS position for later use
• To store the GPS position of another radio in order to navigate to it
7.2.9.1 MOB from the GPS Screen

To use this feature from the GPS screen, press ENTER .
The GPS MOB screen will be presented showing the current GPS position of the
aircraft and the last stored MOB location. To request the GPS position from
another SSI, press SoftKey REQUEST POS’N. The positioning request will be sent
as an SDS.
When REQUEST POS’N is pressed, the CHOOSE

DEST screen will be presented prompting the
user to enter an SSI or to choose a number from
the PhoneBook; for instructions on using the
Phone Book, see section 19.1. As with all SDS
messages, an acknowledgement can also be
requested from the receiving terminal. For
further information on system messaging,
see section 14.
To store the current GPS position of the aircraft for later use, press SoftKey
MARK POS’N.

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The latitude and longitude of the ‘marked’ position will be displayed as MOBLAT
and MOBLONG, along with the bearing and distance to that position.
The system can store two man overboard positions, one for each radio.
Note: The man overboard positions will not be retained through a power cycle
of the CDU.
7.2.9.2 MOB from the FULL Screen

In the FULL screen, press HotKey .
If the system has GPS lock, the current GPS position will be stored and the Pop-up
Current GPS position stored will be displayed.
If GPS lock has been lost, the last known position will be stored, providing there
has not been a power cycle in the meantime. In this case, the Pop-up Last known
GPS position stored will be displayed.
On entry into the RAD CONFIG3 screen, the

current state of TalkGroup scanning will be
presented. The SCAN ON/OFF SoftKey is
provided to enable the user to change this setting.
TalkGroup scanning is described in section 15.
Note: The TalkGroup scanning feature is

supported by V9 and above of the Sepura
radio firmware.
Pressing SoftKey NEXT PAGE takes you to the fourth Radio Configuration page
(RAD CONFIG4). See section 7.4.

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To prevent unauthorised usage, the radios can be

configured to require entry of a Radio User
Identity (RUI) and Radio User PIN. Pressing
SoftKey LOGIN/LOGOUT provides entry to
LOGIN/OUT screen.
Note: The scanning and log in/log out functions

should only be used if their use is
sanctioned by the network operator.
SoftKeys ENTER RUI and ENTER PIN provide entry to the RUI and RU PIN
screens, respectively.
Enter the required information in each screen (using BACK SPACE to correct
typing mistakes) and press the OK SoftKey to confirm.
The RAD CONFIG4 screen displays the LAC of

the serving cell (also referred to as the base
station) and the services which it supports
(encoded). This information will be decoded and
displayed in green.
From this screen, the user can:
• Delete the radio’s encryption keys, by

pressing SoftKey ZEROIZE
• Toggle Radio Input Line 2, by pressing SoftKey TOGGLE RAD I/P2

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7.4.1 Zeroizing
A radio that supports End to End Encryption is
loaded with sensitive cryptographic keys. (“EEE
will be displayed in the 5th Status Indicator
position on the FULL screen.)
To avoid a potential security compromise, these

keys can be deleted from the radio by selecting
SoftKey ZEROIZE.
Press SoftKey YES only if you are absolutely

certain that you wish to proceed with this request.
Once the radio (TAC1 in this example) has executed the request, the Pop-up TAC1
Zeroized will be displayed.
Note: Cryptographic keys cannot be deleted from a smart card End to End
Encrypted radio.
7.4.2 Toggling Radio Input Line 2

Sepura core radio Input Line 2 is controlled using the TOGGLE RAD I/P2 SoftKey
on the CDU. Its usage is therefore defined by Sepura Radio Manager.
The display will show “Radio digital I/P2 low” (or “high”, as appropriate).
RAD CONFIG5 presents the default destination

to which all status messages are to be sent.
If no SSI has previously been specified, the

destination will show a value of zero.
To set up, or change, the destination, press

SoftKey CHANGE SM DEST; see section 7.5.1.
The RAD CONFIG5 screen also provides access

to the encryption parameters for a BOS digital
radio via the BOS SoftKey. See section 20.

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7.5.1 Changing the Default Status Message Destination

In the RAD CONFIG5 screen, press SoftKey CHANGE SM DEST.
If no SSI has previously been specified, the destination will show a value of zero.
The NEW SMDEST screen will be displayed.

Enter the new destination (eight digits) and press
the OK SoftKey to save the change.
“New Status Msg Dest Saved!” will be displayed in

the Information Line, confirming the change.
7.5.2 Entry to the Sixth Radio Configuration Page

Entry to the sixth Radio Configuration page (RAD CONFIG6) is password
protected.
If you have entered a password during the current power cycle (in the CDU
configuration pages, for example), pressing the NEXT PAGE SoftKey in the
RAD CONFIG5 screen will take you directly to the sixth Radio Configuration
page. See section 7.6.
If you have not previously been required to enter a password, then pressing
NEXT PAGE will take you to the PASSWORD screen.
7.5.2.1 Password Entry
Note: Entry of a valid password gives the user

access to any other screens which are
password protected.
Enter the password (using SoftKey BACK SPACE to

correct typing mistakes) and press the OK SoftKey
to confirm.

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RAD CONFIG6 gives the user the option of

changing the audio and microphone levels.
Note: Changing the levels on this screen is

discouraged, as the radio output settings
are preconfigured by the manufacturer.
Change these only if instructed to do so.
Use of the UP/DN keys allows scrolling through

the four options. When a parameter is highlighted
by the blue arrow and the pink bar, the setting can be incremented or
decremented by 1 unit by repeated presses of SoftKeys <<< and >>>.
Each option occupies two display lines, which means that whether the arrow is
positioned alongside the parameter name or its associated level bar, pressing
<<< or >>> will have the same effect on the setting.
The maximum Volume level is 9. The maximum setting for the Rx Audio Level,
Mic Gain and Side Tone Level is 255.
Hint: For settings other than the Volume, levels can be changed in steps of 10
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8. CONFIGURING THE CDU
The CDU Configuration mode provides the user with the ability to check, change
or select, various settings of the CDU.
Key pages are password protected but some basic information is available to the
user, if required.
Use SoftKeys NEXT PAGE and BACK to move between the CDU Configuration
pages.
8.1 CDU Configuration – Page 1
From the SETTINGS screen, press SoftKey CDU CONFIG.
The CDU CONFIG1 screen shows:

• How the brightness of the screen is currently
being managed: automatically by the CDU, or
by the user
• The current brightness levels of the
controlling and remote CDU screens in the
form “CHBacklight Brightness: nnnnn”. This
value is also represented pictorially
immediately below. At the remote CDU,
“RHBacklight Brightness: nnnnn” is displayed.
• The microboard checksum (MBCS) of the controlling and remote CDUs
• The version of firmware loaded into the CDU
• The date the CDU firmware was last compiled
The BACKLT AUTO SoftKey switches management of the screen brightness

between the CDU and the user. Management of screen brightness is described in
section 8.1.1.
Press the STATS SoftKey to go to the first page of statistics (STATISTICS 1) to

view lighting and temperature statistics for the controlling CDU and remote CDU.
See section 8.2.

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Press SoftKey NEXT PAGE to go to the second CDU Configuration page

(CDU CONFIG2); see section 8.3.
At the CDU CONFIG1 screen, “3” on the keypad acts as a HotKey, , to display
the list of tasks programmed into the radio. Tasks are described in section 19.5.
8.1.1 The Screen Brightness

The first line of the CDU CONFIG1 screen shows how the brightness of the
screen is currently being managed:
• “CH BACKLIGHT AUTO ON” indicates that control is with the CDU
• “CH BACKLIGHT AUTO OFF” indicates that control is with the user
Note: At the remote CDU, “RH” will replace “CH”.
The controlling and remote CDUs are configured in the factory to manage the
brightness of their screens automatically, based on the ambient lighting conditions
detected by the front panel LEDs. The brightness will not go below a level
specified by the user.
In practise, the brightness selected by the controlling CDU (in the front of the
cockpit) is likely to differ from the level selected by the remote unit (located
further back in the aircraft).
Note: The minimum brightness level set for the remote CDU is stored in the
controlling CDU. (This level may need resetting when a replacement
remote CDU is fitted.)
The flight crew can override automatic adjustment of the brightness, and fix it at
a level that suits their requirements. Even with brightness being managed by the
crew, the CDU will not allow the level to be set below an absolute. If the level is
set too low, the CDU will automatically increase it to the absolute minimum.
Note: The aircraft may be fitted with an NVIS switch. With the switch in the ON
position, automatic management of the screen brightness by the CDUs is
disabled. The brightness will be set to the user-defined minimum level.
Brightness levels required by the day shift will probably differ from those required
by the night shift. Both shifts can adjust the level to suit their particular
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use the ambient lighting level to determine whether it is daytime or night-time. It

will then retrieve the brightness level set up by the appropriate shift, and adjust
the display accordingly.
By way of a reminder for each shift as they come on board the aircraft, the
“CHBacklight Brightness: ...” string will be in blue for night-time operations, and
yellow for daytime operations.
8.1.1.1 Adjusting the Brightness of the Controlling CDU Screen

To adjust the brightness:
1. Press the BACKLT AUTO SoftKey to toggle “CH BACKLIGHT AUTO OFF”.
2. Using the UP/DN keys, move the green bar to the required level. (Do not
press ENTER at this point, as this will store this setting as the minimum
brightness level; see section 8.1.1.3.)
8.1.1.2 Adjusting the Brightness of the Remote CDU

To adjust the brightness:
1. Press the BACKLT AUTO SoftKey to toggle “RH BACKLIGHT AUTO OFF”.
2. Using the UP/DN keys, move the green bar to the required level. (Do not
press ENTER at this point, as this will store this setting as the minimum
brightness level; see section 8.1.1.3.)
8.1.1.3 Setting the Minimum Brightness Level

1. Ensure that “CH BACKLIGHT AUTO OFF” is displayed. (At the remote CDU,
this will be “RH BACKLIGHT AUTO OFF”.)
2. Using the UP/DN keys, select the lowest acceptable level of brightness.
3. Press ENTER to save this level. The Pop-up <CH Minimum Brightness set
to current level> (or <RH Minimum Brightness set to current level> at the
remote CDU) will be displayed.

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8.1.1.4 Setting the Minimum Brightness for NVG Operation

When using Night Vision Goggles (NVG), some members of the flight crew may
find that, even with the brightness level set at the default level, the screen is still
too bright for comfort.
To stop the CDU adjusting the brightness automatically, press HotKey . You
can then set the brightness to a more comfortable level manually.
To re-establish the CDU’s control of the minimum brightness level, press

HotKey .
8.2 Statistics
The STATISTICS 1 screen provides current

(coloured white) and historical (coloured blue)
lighting and operating temperatures for the
controlling CDU, including its light box.
To reset the historical values, press the

RESET TEMPS SoftKey.
To view this data for the remote CDU (in the RH STATS screen), press the
RH STATS SoftKey.
The RH STATS screen also offers the RAM TEST SoftKey to test the memory of
the RH150-13.
To check the screen colours, press the

COLOUR TEST SoftKey.
The test screen will be displayed.
Ensure that all colours are displayed, and that the

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The CDU CONFIG2 screen is provided for

diagnostic purposes.
It shows:
• The total number of Powered on Hours (POH)

since the CDU and radio were fitted into the
aircraft
• The total number of times the units have
been booted
From this screen, the user can check the performance of the keypads on both the
controlling and remote CDUs, and the clock.
To perform the keypad test, press SoftKey KEYPAD. See section 8.3.1.
To check the clock, press SoftKey CLOCK. See section 8.3.2.
Press SoftKey NEXT PAGE to go to the third CDU configuration page

(CDU CONFIG3). See section 8.4.
8.3.1 Keypad Test

When an alphanumeric key is pressed, it will be echoed in the display.
To test the operation of the Emergency key, press

the “EMG” key, repeatedly; the display will change
from “EMG Pressed” to “EMG Released”.
To test the LED on the controlling CDU, press

SoftKey LED ON/OFF; the LED will illuminate, and
“CH LED ON” will be displayed. To switch of the
LED, press this Softkey again; “CH LED OFF” will
be displayed. Similar results will be obtained at
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To test the fan on the controlling CDU, press SoftKey FAN ON/OFF; the fan will
switch on, and “CH FAN ON” will be displayed. To switch off the fan, press this
Softkey again; “CH FAN OFF” will be displayed. Similar results will be obtained at
the remote CDU.
When SoftKey TOGGLE E2E is pressed, “RH E2E O/C” will be displayed, alternating
with “RH E2E GND”. If a remote CDU has not been installed, then “E2E cmd
needs RH150” will be displayed.
The leading and trailing edges of General Purpose Output Lines 1 and 2 may have
been programmed (by Radio Manager) to perform specific functions. HotKeys will
have been programmed to perform those functions. Press the relevant keys to
obtain the desired results.
8.3.2 Clock Screen

The time and date for the CDU is obtained from
the radio. The radio will normally obtain time
updates from the Network and/or GPS. This is
configured in Radio Manager.
Note: The time which the CDU reports will

reflect the time of the latest radio to be
powered.
The CDU CONFIG3 screen is for CDU internal

engineering purposes, and provides access to:
• The CDU firmware update screen, via the

F/WARE UPDATE SoftKey
• The list of files loaded into the CDU, via the

LIST FILES SoftKey. Access to the list is
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8.4.1 CDU Firmware Update

The F/W UPDATE screen is used to update the
CDU firmware, Phone Book and predefined Status
message list. An update will only be undertaken
by the network management and operations
team.
This is achieved using the TetraSend software

running on a PC and connected to the front panel
connector, referred to as the LEMO.
Separate instructions will be provided, as required.
Currently, the full set of predefined Status messages is held by both the radio and
the CDU. These Status messages must therefore be uploaded into the radio and
CDU separately.
Prior to V9 of the Sepura radio firmware, the predefined Status message list must
be loaded into the CDU via this screen. From V9 onwards, the CDU will be able to
obtain these messages from the radio.
The UPDATE M/BOARD and USB UPDATE SoftKeys are for engineering use only.
8.4.2 File List Access

Access to the list of files is password protected.
If you have entered a password during the current power cycle (in the Radio
Configuration pages, for example), pressing the LIST FILES SoftKey will take you
directly to the LIST FILES screen.
If you have not previously been required to enter a password, you will be
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8.4.2.1 Password Entry

Note: Entry of a valid password gives the user
access to any other screens which are
password protected.
Enter the password (using SoftKey BACK SPACE to

correct typing mistakes) and press the OK SoftKey
to confirm.
8.4.3 The File List

The FILE LIST screen is password protected, as
it lists the files currently loaded within the
controlling CDU.
SoftKeys are provided to enable the engineer to

delete or copy files, or send a file to the support
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9. TALKGROUPS
During the ‘syncing’ process (at power up and when changing network), the
TalkGroups loaded into the radio (in the Radio TalkGroup Index) will be
transferred into the CDU Master List. Trunked Mode groups will be transferred
first.
Note: The order in which the TalkGroups are stored in the CDU may not match
their order in the radio.
If TalkGroups have been assembled into folders (with Radio Manager), these
folders will also be transferred into the CDU. Folders cannot be edited from the
front panel.
The system allows the user to create lists of frequently used and/or mission
critical (for example) TalkGroups and store them in Picklists. Management of the
Picklists is described in section 9.3.
Note: The system’s capacity for handling TalkGroups, Picklists and folders is
determined in the factory.
9.1 Presentation of TalkGroups by the CDU
The CDU Master List will be displayed in the CHNG TG screens, and the Picklists
in the PICKLIST screens. The CHNG TG screens are accessed from the
PICKLIST screens.
Folders, identified by the letter “F”, will be displayed in the TG FOLDERS screens.
Within these screens, Trunked Mode TalkGroups, will be identified by the letter
“T”, while Direct Mode TalkGroups, will be identified by the letter “D”.
The presentation of a TalkGroup nametag is colour-coded according to whether
the network with which the TalkGroup is associated matches the network with
which the current TalkGroup is associated, that is:
• White for Trunked Mode TalkGroups associated with the same network
• Yellow for Direct Mode TalkGroups associated with the same network
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In order to select a ‘blued’ out TalkGroup, the user will first have to change over
to the relevant network. (This is done from the RADIO CONFIG2 screen;
see section 7.2.3.) Following the ‘syncing’ process, the previously ‘blued’ out
TalkGroups will be displayed in yellow or white, as appropriate.
TalkGroups will be presented in the form:
<Position in CDU Master List><TalkGroup name tag><”T” or “D”>
9.1.1 The CDU Master List

In the CHNG TG screens, TalkGroups will appear in the order in which they were
transferred from the radio, that is, Trunked Mode groups first.
Position of TalkGroup “T” denotes a Trunked

Q Events 13 in CDU Mode TalkGroup
Master List
‘Blued’ out TalkGroup

indicates association “D” denotes a Direct
with another network Mode TalkGroup
9.1.2 The Picklists

The PICKLIST screens will present the groups in the order in which the Picklists
have been filled by the user.
Position of DMOA2G
in CDU Master List
Position of DMOA2G
in radio’s TalkGroup
Index DMOA2G GSSI
An “EMPTY” name tag indicates an unpopulated TalkGroup.
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9.1.3 TalkGroup Details in the Information Line

As the user scrolls through the TalkGroups, the Information Line will present the
following information:
GRP <Radio TalkGroup Index reference> DIR<GSSI>
The display of the GSSI (the TalkGroup’s Group SSI) depends on the configuration
of the CDU. (Inhibition of the GSSI is an engineering function.)
In the sample PICKLIST screen in section 9.1.2, the highlighted Direct Mode
TalkGroup DMOA2G, is 15th in the CDU Master List, and 17th (GRP 17) in the
Radio TalkGroup Index; its GSSI is 234007800759376.
9.1.3.1 Network Identification

The first seven digits of a GSSI constitute the Mobile Network Identifier (MNI).
The MNI of a ‘blued’ out TalkGroup will differ from the MNI of the currently
serving cell.
The MNI of the serving cell can be viewed in the CELL INFO screen, which is
accessed from the RADIO CONFIG2 screen. See section 7.2.1.
The network NMIs with which the radio has been programmed can be viewed in
the NET SELECT screen, which is accessed from the RADIO CONFIG2 screen.
See section 7.2.1.
9.2 Changing TalkGroup
The user can change from one TalkGroup to another in several ways:
• By selecting a TalkGroup from the Picklists; see section 9.2.1.
• By selecting a TalkGroup from the CDU Master List, making use of the Find
TalkGroup facility if necessary; see section 9.2.2.
Note: The CDU Master List is accessed from within the Picklists via the
CHANGE TALKGRP SoftKey.
• Using the Radio TalkGroup Index reference; see section 9.2.2.2.

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• By selecting the TalkGroup from the TalkGroup Folders; see section 9.2.3.
Note: TalkGroup Folders are accessed from within the Picklists, by pressing
alphanumeric key ‘0’.
• Using the Programmable HotKey assigned to the Change TalkGroup task; see
section 19.5.
When the TalkGroup has been selected, the FULL screen will show
“CHANGING - WAIT!” as the radio joins the new TalkGroup, as follows:
• If a TMO TalkGroup is selected, the radio first registers with the relevant
network and then affiliates with the chosen TalkGroup.
• When changing from a DMO TalkGroup to a TMO TalkGroup that is busy, the
HANG UP SoftKey is displayed.
• When changing between DMO TalkGroups, no network is involved. The radio

affiliates with the chosen TalkGroup immediately.
9.2.1 Selecting from the Picklists

From the FULL screen, select the PICKLIST
SoftKey. The Picklist containing the currently
selected TalkGroup (highlighted against a blue
background) will be displayed. The screen title
will bear the PICKLIST name (PICKLIST4 in the
sample screen).
Use the NEXT PICKLIST SoftKey to cycle through

the Picklists until you find the Picklist that contains
the TalkGroup to which you wish to change.
Using the UP/DN keys, position the blue arrow and pink highlight bar on the
required TalkGroup and press ENTER to select it.
9.2.1.1 Selecting by Line Number

This method can be useful if you regularly use a particular TalkGroup listed in the
Picklists.
Once you are in the correct Picklist page, enter the line number containing the
required TalkGroup. When this line is highlighted in pink, press ENTER .

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9.2.2 Selecting from the CDU Master List

SoftKey. From the PICKLIST screen, press
SoftKey CHANGE TALKGRP.
The CHNG TG 1 screen will present the first page

of the CDU Master List.
Search the Master List for the required TalkGroup

either using NEXT PAGE or PREV PAGE to scroll
through the pages, or using the FIND SoftKey
(see section 9.2.2.1).
Note: Pressing BACK will take you back to the PICKLIST screen and not the
preceding page of TalkGroups.
Using the UP/DN keys, position the blue arrow and pink highlight bar on the
required TalkGroup, and press ENTER to select it.
9.2.2.1 The Find TalkGroup Facility

The Find TalkGroup Facility enables the user to search the CDU Master List for a
particular TalkGroup.
In the CHNG TG screen, press the FIND SoftKey.
The FIND TALKGRP screen will be displayed

prompting for a text string to be entered. Use the
ALPHA NUM SoftKey to toggle between keyboard
Alphanumeric and Numeric operation.
Type in the full name tag, or the first few letters

of the TalkGroup, using BACK SPACE to correct
any errors. (A part name tag example could be
‘LOG’ taken from a group of TalkGroups labelled
‘LOGISTICS’.)
Then press ENTER .

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The FOUND T/G screen will display the first page

of TalkGroups containing TalkGroups that match
the search criteria.
Repeated pressing of the FIND NEXT SoftKey will

display all incidences in turn, until the required
TalkGroup is located or the screen indicates there
are no more occurrences.
Once the desired TalkGroup has been found press

ENTER to select it.
9.2.2.2 Selecting Using the Radio TalkGroup Index Reference

This method allows the user to fnd a TalkGroup in the CDU Master List using its
Radio TalkGroup Index reference (ie. the Index that is used by Sepura Radio
Manager).
Using the alphanumeric keypad, enter the Radio

TalkGroup Index reference (with or without the
leading zeros). As you press the keys, they will be
echoed on the display against a green
background.
Note: When entering the number successive

key presses must be made within
2 seconds.
As you type the last digit, the CHNG TG page containing the TalkGroup will be
displayed.
In the sample CHNG TG 2 screen above, the user has entered a Radio TalkGroup
Index reference of 19. This identifies the Direct Mode TalkGroup DMO DTSI AWE,
with a GSSI of 234007800011018. This TalkGroup is 16th in the CDU Master List.
Press ENTER to select the TalkGroup.

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9.2.3 Selecting from the TalkGroup Folders

SoftKey. In the PICKLISTS screen, press
alphanumeric key ‘0’ to access the folder system.
The TG FOLDERS screen will be displayed.
Using the UP/DN keys, position the blue arrow

and pink highlight bar on the required Folder, and
press ENTER to select it.
The TalkGroups in the selected folder will be

displayed in the TG FOLDER screen.
Using the UP/DN keys, position the blue arrow and

pink highlight bar on the required TalkGroup, and
press ENTER to select it.
9.3 Picklist Management
From the PICKLIST screen, press SoftKey

EDIT PICKLIST. This will put the system into edit
mode.
The EDIT PKLIST screen for the currently

selected Picklist will be displayed offering options
to add, remove or reposition TalkGroups within
the Picklist.

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9.3.1 Adding a TalkGroup

To add a TalkGroup to the Picklists, press SoftKey ADD TALKGRP. The first page
of the TalkGroup Master List will be displayed in the CHNG TG 1 screen.
Use PREV PAGE and NEXT PAGE to scroll through the entries or select FIND to
search the Master list for the required TalkGroup.
Selection of FIND will allow entry of a suitable search string to locate the required
TalkGroup. The search string is entered using the alphanumeric keypad.
Once the page containing the required TalkGroup has been located, use the
UP/DN keys to position the blue arrow and pink highlight bar on the required
TalkGroup, and press ENTER to select it.
The EDIT PKLIST screen will be redisplayed showing the new TalkGroup.
WARNING: If a Picklist is fully populated, adding a further TalkGroup will result

in the bottom TalkGroup being dropped.
Pressing BACK will take the system out of edit mode, and redisplay the PICKLIST
page.
9.3.2 Moving a TalkGroup

It is possible to re-order the TalkGroups listed in a Picklist.
Using the UP/DN keys, select the TalkGroup you wish to move, and press the
MOVE TALKGRP SoftKey to enter edit mode. The TalkGroup will be highlighted
against an orange background: 02 TalkGroup 9999.
Move the TalkGroup using the UP/DN keys. When it is in the desired position, fix it
there by pressing the MOVE TALKGRP SoftKey again.
Repeat this process until the TalkGroups are in the required order.
Note: Although it is good practise to fix the TalkGroup in its new position using
the MOVE TALKGRP SoftKey, pressing the BACK SoftKey to exit edit mode
will achieve the same result, as will pressing the M HotKey in order to
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9.3.3 Removing a TalkGroup

To remove a TalkGroup from a Picklist, use the UP/DN keys to select the desired
TalkGroup which will be indicated by the blue arrow and pink highlight bar. Press
the DROP TALKGRP SoftKey and the TalkGroup will be removed from the list and
replaced by <EMPTY>.
Note: This action is NOT reversible.

Pressing BACK will take the system out of edit mode, and redisplay the PICKLIST
page.

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10. SWITCHING TO GATEWAY AND REPEATER MODES
Note: Gateway and Repeater modes of operation are licensed features.
10.1 Switching to Gateway Mode
To use the terminal as a Gateway, it must be attached to both a Trunked Mode

group and a Direct Mode group. The Direct Mode group must be selected once
the terminal has been set up to work in Gateway mode.
Before switching the terminal to Gateway Mode, the Trunked Mode group required
for Gateway operation must be selected. This may be the same group as is
already in use.
Once the TMO group has been selected, navigate to the GATEWAY screen, which
is accessed from the second Radio Configuration page (RAD CONFIG2);
see section 7.2.
Perform the following key presses:
M →  or  (to select the required radio) → SETTING → RADIO CONFIG →

NEXT PAGE → DMO GTWAY.
The GATEWAY screen will be presented.
Ensure that the display reports ‘DMO Gateway is

available’.
Then press TOGGLE GTWAY until the display

reads ‘In DMO Gateway’.
When switching to Gateway Mode in a busy

TalkGroup, the display will show ‘Please wait…’
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‘DMO GTWAY’ will appear in the top right hand

corner of the screen indicating that the radio is
now acting as a Gateway, and the two
TalkGroups involved in the Gateway will be
displayed.
The last Direct Mode group selected for use in

Gateway mode will be remembered by the
radio, and will be automatically used as the
Direct Mode
group next time the radio is switched into Gateway Mode. This group may be
changed in the normal way if it is not the required group.
(In the FULL screen, the Status Indicator DMG will indicate that the radio is now
acting as a Gateway.)
To exit Gateway Mode, press TOGGLE GTWAY until the display reads ‘In Trunked
Mode (TMO)’.
10.2 Switching to Repeater Mode
To use the radio as a Repeater, it must first have a Direct Mode TalkGroup
selected.
Once the DMO group has been selected, navigate to the GATEWAY screen
(accessed from in the second Radio Configuration page, see section 7.2.8).
M→  or  (to select the required radio) → SETTING → RADIO CONFIG →

NEXT PAGE → DMO GTWAY → DMO REPTR.

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Once at the REPEATER screen, ensure that the

display reports ‘In Direct Mode (DMO)’ and ‘DMO
Repeater is available’.
Then press TOGGLE RPTR until the display reads

‘In DMO Repeater’.
(In the FULL screen, the Status Indicator DMR will indicate that the radio is now
acting as a Repeater, and the TalkGroup will be displayed against a green
highlight bar.)
During operation as a standard Repeater the radio will show, and can take part in,
calls that are being relayed through it. However, the selected DMO TalkGroup
may be changed but, any calls active through the Repeater when the new group
is selected may be terminated.
To exit Repeater Mode, press TOGGLE RPTR until the display reads ‘In Direct
Mode (DMO)’.
The sample DUAL screen shows that TAC1 is

acting as a Repeater, while TAC2 is acting as a
Gateway.

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11. EMERGENCY MODE
The system is capable of making and receiving emergency priority group calls.
This should only be utilised in an appropriate emergency situation. It will pre-
empt other users to ensure network resources are available.
The user may need to interrupt a call on the current TalkGroup. To be able to do
this, the radio must be placed into Emergency Mode. This is done using the
Emergency key labelled EMG which is located on the lower right corner of the
unit.
Setting Description
Alarm Key To guard against accidental operation the key is pressed for three
Activation Time seconds.
Live Microphone Not used in aircraft installations.
Call Destination When the emergency call is activated, the call goes to the currently
selected TalkGroup, or it can be programmed to go to a specific
address (such as a dispatcher).
Alarm Status Call When the emergency call is activated, the terminal can be
programmed to send an emergency status message (status code 0)
to the currently selected TalkGroup, or to a specific address.
Alarm Priority The terminal can be programmed with various priorities when the
Emergency key is activated. This would typically be set as a pre-
emptive call (priority 15), so that when activated, even if there is no
network resource available, the network will automatically release
traffic channel resources for the call.
Current Location If the terminal is equipped with a GPS module, it can be
programmed to send the current location or last known position of
the terminal.
An emergency call will not be initiated while the radio is operating as a DMO
Gateway. If it is operating in this mode, and is registered with the network when
the EMG key is pressed, the radio exits Gateway mode and makes an emergency
call in TMO. If the radio is not registered with the network when the EMG key is
pressed, then the radio exits Gateway mode and makes an emergency call in
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11.1 Making an Emergency Priority Group Call
An emergency priority group call can only be initiated from the FULL screen for
the selected radio (TAC1 or TAC2). If you press the EMG key at the DUAL
screen, pop-up messages will remind you to select a radio first.
To initiate an emergency call, press and hold down

the EMG key for at least 3 seconds. The background
colour of the screen will change to blue, and the radio
will send an Emergency Status message to the current
TalkGroup.
Press the PTT to transmit your voice. As you do so,

“PRE-EMPT” will appear in the upper right quadrant.
11.2 Cancelling the Emergency Call
To cancel the Emergency call which you have initiated, press the HANG UP
SoftKey. The background colour of the screen will change back to black.
Although this will clear the call from the CDU, it will remain in the system until it is
cleared by the dispatcher or times out. Other radios in the same TalkGroup may
remain with the incoming Emergency call condition in place.
11.3 Receiving an Emergency Call
When the radio detects an Emergency call condition while you are in the FULL or
DUAL screen, “INC. EMG CALL” (coloured orange) will replace the TalkGroup
name tag. The ISSI of the radio at which the Emergency call was initiated will be
displayed. If you are in a menu screen, “INC. EMG CALL” will appear in the upper
right quadrant. The radio will remain in this condition until it is cleared by the
dispatcher.
If you attempt to hang up the call (by pressing the HANG UP SoftKey), the
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12. GROUP CALLS ( POINT- TO- MULTIPOINT)
Group calls can be made in both Trunked and Direct modes of operation.
12.1 Making a Group Call
Choose the TalkGroup via the PICKLIST or CHANGE TALKGRP menus (using
the method described in section 9).
To start the call, press and hold the PTT (Push To Talk button).
The radio/network will set up the call. When the screen displays TX (Transmit)
indicating that permission to transmit has been granted, you can now speak into
the microphone.
The sample screen presents a group call (on

TalkGroup DMOA2G) in Direct Mode. The SSI is
that of the transmitting radio (TAC2), with “Self”
as the radio name. Note that the SSI and name
are coloured green. “GROUP CALL” will be
displayed along with the HANG UP SoftKey.
When the PTT button is released, the screen will

change to show that the user has ceased
transmitting.
“User Request Disconnect” will be displayed along

with the SSI, which is now in brackets and
coloured blue; the name will no longer displayed.

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When another member of the group presses their

PTT, the RX (Receive) Status Indicator will be
displayed indicating transmission is granted to
another user and you are currently in receive
mode.
The transmitting SSI will be displayed in green.
The call will still be active until the user, or another member of the group, presses
their PTT button. If NO is displayed and short “beeps” are heard when the PTT
button is pressed, another member is currently transmitting. The PTT button will
have to be repressed until TX is displayed.
If a call is idle for more than the idle time (network dependent), the network will
‘Drop Call’. This clears the call until another member presses their PTT button
thereby prompting the radio/network to set up the call once again.
When the call has come to an end, or the user wishes to change TalkGroup, the
user who initiated the call can either wait for the network inactivity timer to expire
or press the HANG UP SoftKey to clear the call.
12.2 Setting the Transmit Demand Priority
If permission to transmit is denied, TX will not be displayed. NO will be

displayed instead.
The user has the option of setting the radio’s Transmit Demand Priority to a level
that ensures that any requests to transmit are always successful, provided the
network allows this.
To check the current priority level:

1. Go to the FULL screen.
2. Briefly press and release the PTT.
3. Press it again and, this time, hold it down. The current priority will be
displayed (in blue) in the upper right quadrant as “LOW_PTY”, “HIGH_PTY” or
“PRE-EMPT”.
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To change the priority level:

1. At the FULL screen, press and hold down the PTT.
2. Go to one of the following screens: RAD CONFIG1, CDU CONFIG1,
STATISTICS or RHSTATISTICS.
3. Press the UP arrow. A Pop-up indicating the next priority level will be
displayed; for example, 1. TAC1 Tx Priority HIGH PTY.
4. Repeatedly press the UP arrow to cycle through the priority levels: LOW,
HIGH and PRE-EMPT. When a Pop-up stating the required level appears,
stop pressing the UP arrow. On returning to the FULL screen, the new
priority will be displayed. From this point onwards, all transmissions will be at
this priority.
5. Release the PTT.
12.3 Hanging up the Call
The sample screens in this section relate to a Group call while the radio is
operating in Trunked Mode.
Let us consider hanging up the Group call in progress on TAC2.
If the CDU is displaying the FULL screen, press the HANG UP SoftKey ( on the
alphanumeric keypad) to clear the call.
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If the CDU is displaying the DUAL screen, press the HANG UP SoftKey to clear
the call.
HANG UP SoftKey
12.4 Receiving a Group Call
This is fully automatic. When the radio is registered on the network and affiliated
with a TalkGroup, calls will automatically be received and routed to the
appropriate audio circuits.
12.5 Receiving a Broadcast Call
This is fully automatic. When the radio is registered on the network and affiliated,
calls will automatically be received and routed to the appropriate audio circuits.
12.6 Changing TalkGroups While Engaged in an Active

Group Call
If the user needs to change TalkGroup while part of a currently active TalkGroup
this can be achieved by selecting a new TalkGroup in the normal manner using
the Picklist facility (see section 9).
It may, however, take several seconds for the radio to become fully affiliated and
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13. PHONE MODE
The system is able to set up a direct person to person phone call to both phone
(PSTN or PABX) and other TETRA users. A call to another TETRA user is referred
to as Point to Point (or Private) call.
Entry into this mode is from the FULL screen, by selecting the PHONE SoftKey.
The PHONE MODE screen will be displayed

prompting the user to:
• Enter a telephone number directly;

see section 13.1
• Choose a telephone number from the Phone

Book. Press the PHONE BOOK SoftKey; for
instructions on using the Phone Book,
see section 19.1.
• Set up a Point to Point call. Press the POINT2POINT SoftKey; this is

described in section 13.2.
13.1 Telephone Network Calls
Telephone calls can be made to numbers on the private/corporate/force/service

network (PABX) and (if the gateway permits) to a PSTN number.
The user is not able to alter the call priority level for phone call.
A call can be made in one of two ways. A number can be directly entered using
the keypad or a pre-programmed number can be selected from the Phone Book.
Note: There are several telephone network and PABX specific parameters which
will vary with network and country. Programming of the Phone Book and
direct dialling must take account of these differences. The instructions
below should be considered as examples only. Examples of variations
that may be found include:
• PABX to National Network Access Code

• Internal Network Access Code

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• International Dialling Prefix

• Deletion of leading 0 from the Area Codes for International Calls
13.1.1 Manual Entry

Using the keypad – which will be in numeric mode – enter the full number
required. This will vary according to the network on which the system is
operating and the way in which the gateways are configured.
PABX calls Internal Network Access Code + Network Location Code + Extension
PSTN calls National call
Code for an outside line + area code + number; e.g. 9 021 3456789
International call
Code for an outside line + international access code + country code +
area code (without the leading zero) + Number; e.g. 00 27 21 123 4567
13.1.1.1 Last Number Redial

It is possible to use a last number redial facility.
At the prompt, press ENTER . The field will be populated with the last number
dialled. The number can be edited by use of BACK SPACE and the numeric
keypad.
13.1.1.2 Switching Between PSTN and PABX calls

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13.1.2 Initiating the Call

Once the number has been specified, the screen title will revert to PHONE MODE.
Press ENTER again to initiate a call to the chosen number.
The system will initiate a call and request appropriate network resources.
While making a connection the screen below will be displayed:
System is operating in Trunked

Mode during call
Clear (non-encrypted) mode
OutGoing Phone Call Indicator
Called number
Indicates call set up is in

progress
Dialling in progress
The screen indicates that an outgoing call is in progress and the number that has
been dialled. Dependent on the network connectivity, this screen may appear
very briefly or be in place for several seconds.
It is possible to terminate the call at anytime by using the HANG UP HotKey by

pressing .

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Once the network makes a connection and the destination number starts ringing
the screen will again change to:
Full Duplex Mode
Call has been connected to the

telephone network
Type of call in progress
The screen will indicate that the system is IN CALL – this will appear during
ringing or once connected. The lower indicator will show that the connection is a
Phone Call to either a public or private network.
A phone call is in full duplex mode and this will be indicated by the DX Status
Indicator. On the aircraft it is necessary to press the PTT key to allow your voice
to be transmitted.
The dialled number will continue to be displayed for the duration of the call.
13.1.2.1 Terminating the Call

A call can be terminated by either party. To terminate the call press the
HANG UP HotKey .
When a call is terminated the system will revert to the FULL screen.
13.1.2.2 Called Party Engaged

When DEST PAGED is displayed in the Type of Call in Progress field, the dialled
number is currently busy or engaged.

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13.1.3 Receiving an Incoming Phone Call

When the CDU detects an incoming call the screen will change to:
INCOMING CALL
ALERT MESSAGE
Calling number
When a call alert is displayed the user is informed of the calling party identity, if
available, and can then choose to either accept or reject the call.
Two HotKeys are highlighted for this purpose and they are selected by using &
on the numeric keypad.
Press to ACCEPT the call
Press to REJECT the call
If the call is rejected the system will revert to the previously active status from
before the incoming call was received.

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When the call is accepted the current TalkGroup will be dropped and the radio
placed into full duplex mode.
Full Duplex Mode
Call has been connected

to the telephone network
Type of call in Progress
The screen will continue to indicate the calling party identity and that a call is
connected.

A call can be terminated by either party. To terminate the call, press the
HANG UP HotKey .
13.1.4 Missed Calls

If you reject an incoming call, or fail to accept the call before the calling party
hangs up, then “MISSED CALL” will be displayed along with the calling party’s
telephone number, if available.
Information on missed telephone calls is provided in the Telephone History Log;

see section 19.3.

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13.2 Point to Point Calls
Selecting this option from the PHONE MODE screen allows the user to make
Point to Point calls to another user on the TETRA network. (These calls are also
referred to as Individual Calls or Private Calls.)
Point to Point calls require the use of the PTT.
Point to Point calls can be made in simplex mode or duplex mode, selectable by
the user.
Note: Support for duplex calls is network dependent.
Call priority is enabled for Point to Point calls. This will allow high priority calls to
request network resources even when scarce. This is achieved by pre-emption of
existing call. The user has the ability to select the call priority.
13.2.1 Making a Point to Point Call

From the PHONE MODE screen, select SoftKey POINT2POINT.
The POINT2POINT screen will be displayed

prompting you to either enter a number directly
or select a pre-programmed number from the
Phone Book. The keypad will be in numeric
mode.
Simplex operation
Call Priority
The Information Line shows the currently selected mode and call priority in the
form: SSI HOOK SMPLX IND PRTY=2
Choosing the mode is described in section 13.2.1.1.
Changing the call priority is described in section 13.2.1.2.

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13.2.1.1 Specifying the Mode

The Information Line shows the currently selected mode in the form: SSI HOOK
SMPLX IND. The DN key toggles between SIMPLX and DPLX.
13.2.1.2 Setting the Priority

The CH150 has a default call priority of 2 which gives the user slightly higher
precedence when network resources are required for the call. If the call is of
greater urgency it is possible to increment the priority level which will result in
pre-emption of other users to provide the CH150 user with adequate resources.
Use of SoftKey CALL PRIORITY increments the priority level from 2 to a maximum
of 14. A further press drops the level to 0.
13.2.1.3 Manual Entry

At the prompt, enter the eight digit SSI (including leading zeroes).
The network will assume that the required radio is within the same country and
on the same network.
13.2.1.4 Difference Dialling

For Point to Point calls (and SDS messaging, section 14), the system offers an
additional dialling method, referred to as difference dialling.
If the required radio’s SSI differs from the user’s radio’s SSI by only the last digit
(that is, the first seven digits are exactly the same) then, instead of entering the
full eight digits, the user can enter just the last digit of the SSI.
13.2.1.5 Last Number Redial

It is possible to use the last number redial facility.
At the prompt, press ENTER . The field will be populated with the last number
dialled. The number can be edited by use of BACK SPACE and the numeric
keypad.
13.2.1.6 Sending to a Phonebook Entry

Press the PHONE BOOK SoftKey to select a user from the Phone Book
(see section 19.1).

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13.2.1.7 Initiating the Call

Once the number has been specified, the screen title will revert to PHONE
MODE. Press ENTER again to initiate a call to the chosen number
The system will initiate a call and request appropriate network resources. While
establishing the connection the screen below will be displayed.
System is operating in
Trunked mode during call
Clear (non-encrypted) mode
OutGoing Individual
(Point2Point) Indicator
Called number (SSI/ISSI/ITSI)

Indicates call set up is in
progress
Dialling in progress
The screen indicates that an outgoing call is in progress and the number that has
been dialled. Dependent on the network connectivity, this screen may appear
very briefly or be in place for several seconds. Once the network makes a
connection and the destination number starts ringing the screen will again change
to:
Indicates that the radio is not

operating in Duplex Mode
Call has been connected to

the telephone network
Point2Point/Individual Call
In progress
The user can terminate the call at any time using the HANG UP HotKey.

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The screen will indicate that the system is “IN CALL”; this will appear during
ringing or once connected. “IND. CALL” indicates that the call is a TETRA
Individual or Point to Point call.
The radio will be operating in simplex or half duplex mode, and the duplex
symbol DX will not be displayed.
The dialled number will continue to be displayed for the duration of the call.

HANG UP HotKey .
13.2.2 Receiving an Incoming Point to Point Call

When the call alert arrives the user will be
informed of the calling party identity (if available)
and can choose to then choose to either accept
or reject the call.
Incoming call
alert message
SSI, ISSI or ITSI
of incoming call
Two HotKeys are highlighted for this purpose and they are selected by using &
on the numeric keypad.
Press to ACCEPT the call - Accepting the call will terminate any existing group
calls that are being made at that time and connect the user with the calling party.
Press to REJECT the call – If the call is rejected, the system will revert to its
previous status from before the incoming call was received.

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When the call is accepted, the current TalkGroup

will be dropped and the system placed into half
duplex, or simplex, mode.
The system will be operating in simplex or half

duplex mode and the user will need to press the
PTT to transmit. Once the key has been pressed
and the network authorises transmission, TX will
appear.
For the duration of the call the screen will continue to indicate the calling party
identity and that a call has been connected.

HANG UP HotKey .
13.2.3 Missed Calls

If you reject an incoming call, or fail to accept the call before the calling party
hangs up, then “MISSED CALL” will be displayed, along with the calling party’s
ISSI/ITSI.
Information on missed Point2Point calls is provided in the Call History Log;

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14. MESSAGES
Two types of message are available to the system user.
STATUS These are predefined short messages which are uniquely identified by a
MESSAGES status code.
The system may have a set of pre-programmed status messages which
can be used to indicate the current status of the mission, or to request
additional assistance or information.
These messages will be defined by the network manager and cannot be
edited by the user. The system has a capacity of 100 messages.
A Status Message can be sent to the currently selected group, a
predefined destination customised in the radio or a user defined
destination.
SDS These are free text messages in which the user can input any desired
MESSAGES information, up to a maximum of (normally) 160 characters.
The system maintains a count of the number of unread SDS and Status messages
currently held by each radio.
The number of unread SDS messages will be displayed in both the DUAL and
FULL screens, while the number of unread Status messages will only appear in
the FULL screen.
Unread Status
Messages
Counter
Unread SDS
Messages
Counter
Furthermore, in the FULL screen, SoftKey MSGS will alert the user to the
presence of unread messages (SDS or Status).
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Note: The system does not retain messages that have been sent, nor does it
keep a count of their number.
14.1.1 Notification of Incoming New Messages

Receiving messages happens automatically with no user action required.
Notifications of incoming messages will pop up in the form:
1. TAC1 New Incoming SDS Msg or 5. TAC2 New Incoming Status Msg
14.2 Accessing the Messaging Function
In the FULL screen select SoftKey MSGS (or MSGS, if there are unread SDS or
Status messages).
The default STATUS MSGS screen will be

displayed, listing all of the available predefined
Status messages (coloured white).
To view Status messages received, select SoftKey

STATUS R’CVD (or STATUS R’CVD, if there are
unread Status messages).
Access to text messaging is via SoftKey SDS MSGS

(or SDS MSGS if there are unread text messages).
For information on text messaging, see section 14.4.
14.3 Status Messages
Each Status message will have an associated code. The user can choose the
format in which the STATUS MSGS screen is to present the default Status
messages, that is: without their codes, with their codes as decimal numbers or
with their codes as hexadecimal numbers.
Pressing numeric key ‘0’ repeatedly will cycle through the display options.
For example, Status message At Scene can also be displayed as 42202, At Scene
or A4DA, At Scene.

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14.3.1 Time-Stamped Status Messages

Provision is made for Status messages to be sent with a time-stamp. Such
messages will be sent as ‘encapsulated’ SDS messages.
Time-stamped messages received by the radio will be displayed in the SDS MSGS
screen with TStat appended to the message; for example, 09802374TStat.
14.3.2 Sending a Status Message

The system allows Status messages to be sent to:
• A user-configurable default destination for Status messages (set up in the
RADIO CONFIG5 screen, section 7.5.1)
• The current TalkGroup
• Another TalkGroup
• An individual ISSI
The system will assign a message number to each new message created.
Following a power down of the system, this counter will reset to zero.
In the STATUS MSGS screen, use SoftKey NEXT PAGE to cycle through the list of
Status messages until the required message appears on the page displayed. Then
use the UP/DN keys to highlight the desired message.
If a time-stamped Status message is required, press numeric key ‘9’. Otherwise,

press ENTER . (Either action will select the
message.)
The STMSG DEST screen will then be displayed

with a prompt (in the Information Line) requesting
input of the destination. The prompt will be in the
form: Sending 80F7,Received to …
The message code will be presented as a

hexadecimal number.
Note: In the case of a BOS radio, the STMSG DEST screen will include an
additional prompt, in the form:
‘UP’ for <Control Centre>,< Control Centre GSSI>
For further information, see Section 20.

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14.3.2.1 Sending to the Default Status Message Destination

Press ENTER . The CDU will display the default destination (see section 7.5.1).
Press ENTER again to send the message.
Note: If the default destination has not been defined, the message will be sent
to the current TalkGroup.
14.3.2.2 Sending to the Current TalkGroup

Press the CURNT TLKGRP SoftKey. The message will be transmitted immediately.
14.3.2.3 Sending to an Alternative TalkGroup

Press the BS/PICK TLKGRP SoftKey, and select the
TalkGroup in the PICK T/G screen. Use the
UP/DN keys to cycle through the TalkGroups and
the PREV PAGE and NEXT PAGE SoftKeys as
required.
This screen also offers the FIND SoftKey to assist

in locating the required TalkGroup (as described in
section 9.2.2.1).
This method allows the user to fnd a TalkGroup in the CDU Master List using its
Radio TalkGroup Index reference
You may also locate the desired TalkGroup using its Radio TalkGroup Index (as
described in section 9.2.2.2).
When the required TalkGroup is located, press ENTER and the message will be
sent to all members of the chosen TalkGroup.
14.3.2.4 Sending to an individual address

Enter the ISSI by using the numeric keypad and press ENTER . The message
will be transmitted.

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14.3.2.5 Sending to a Phonebook Entry

Press the PHONE BOOK SoftKey and, using the UP/DN keys and the ENTER
key, select the required user address. For instructions on using the Phone Book,
see section 19.1.
14.3.3 Reading a Status Message

From the STATUS MSGS screen, select SoftKey LIST R’CVD (or LIST R’CVD, if
there are unread messages).
The REC’D STAT screen will be displayed listing

the received Status messages, in chronological
order, currently stored in the radio.
Status messages will be displayed 8 to a screen

(or page), up to a predefined maximum. The
Information Line will show the current page
number along with the total number of messages
received (whether read or unread) in the form:
Page 1 (Total=6).
Use the UP/DN keys to scroll through the messages on the current page, and the
NEXT PAGE SoftKey to scroll through the pages.
Note: Pressing BACK will return you to the default STATUS MSGS screen, and
NOT the preceding message page.
Messages that have been read are coloured blue, while unread messages are in
green.
Messages will be displayed in the form: SSI, where SSI identifies the transmitting
radio. For example, message 00246800 was received from a radio whose SSI is
00246800.
To open a message, press ENTER .
The message will be displayed in the STAT MSG

screen.

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14.3.4 Deleting Status Messages

The REC’D STAT screen offers the user two additional SoftKeys:
• DELETE to delete the highlighted Status message
• DELETE ALL to delete all Status messages received
When you delete a single message, a Pop-up will confirm the deletion.
If you choose to delete all Status messages, you

will be presented with the CONFIRM screen.
If you wish to proceed with the deletion, press

SoftKey DELETE ALL.
14.4 Accessing Text Messaging
From the main STATUS MSGS screen, press SoftKey SDS MSGS (or SDS MSGS, if
there are unread messages).
The ‘top level’ SDS MSGS screen will be displayed

listing the text messages currently stored in the
radio.
SDS Messages received by the radio will be

displayed in chronological order, 8 to a screen (or
page), up to a predefined maximum. The
Information Line will show the current page
number along with the total number of messages
received (whether read or unread) in the form:
Page 1 (Total=9 Msgs).
Messages that have been read will be coloured blue, while unread messages will
be green.
Use the UP/DN keys to scroll through the messages on the current page, and the
NEXT PAGE SoftKey to scroll through the pages.

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Note: Pressing BACK will return you to the default STATUS MSGS screen, and
NOT the preceding SDS messages page.
Messages will be displayed in the form: SSI, where SSI identifies the sending
radio. For example, message 00123456 was received from a radio whose SSI is
00123456.
Certain SDS messages will have a suffix appended to them, indicating the nature
of the message content; for example, Loc to indicate a GPS location report, or
TStat to indicate a time-stamped Status message.
An SDS message appended with the suffix RxAck or RdAck is a response to the
request made when the message was sent, for an acknowledgement that the
message has been received by the specified terminal, or an acknowledgement
that the message has been read.
The SDS MSGS screen provides the following SoftKeys:
• CREATE to write and send a text message. See section 14.5.
• DELETE MSG to delete the currently highlighted message. Pressing this

SoftKey will open the message in the CONFIRM screen. See section 14.4.2.
To read the currently highlighted message, press ENTER . See section 14.4.1.
14.4.1 Reading an SDS Message

To read the SDS message highlighted in the
SDS MSGS screen, press ENTER . The
selected message will open in the SDS MSG
screen.
The Information Line will report the date and time

when the message was sent.
If the message is a GPS location report (message

suffix Loc), for example, then pressing the
DECODE SoftKey will give more detailed information.
Pressing DECODE has no effect on normal text messages.

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To delete this message, press the DELETE MSG SoftKey. You will then be asked
to confirm whether you wish to proceed with the deletion and offered the option
of deleting all SDS messages. See section 14.4.2.
14.4.2 Deleting SDS Messages

The option of deleting SDS messages is offered in the ‘top level’ SDS MSGS
screen and in individual SDS MSG screens, via the DELETE MSG SoftKey.
When you press DELETE MSG, the message will

be displayed in the CONFIRM screen. If you
wish to proceed, press the DELETE SoftKey. The
message will be deleted, and the system will then
redisplay the SDS MSGS screen.
The CONFIRM screen also offers the option of

deleting all messages. To do so, press
DELETE ALL.
You will then be presented with another CONFIRM

screen asking if you wish to proceed with the
deletion.
Press DELETE ALL to confirm.
14.5 Sending an SDS Message
Sending an SDS message is a five-step process:
1. Create the message

2. Request a delivery/read report
3. Enable/disable Store and Forward
4. Specify a destination
5. Send the message
Note: If a delivery/read report is required, the user must address this matter
before enabling/disabling Store and Forward.

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The system will allocate a number to each new message created. When the
maximum number is reached (255), message numbering will restart from zero.
This makes it easier for the user to pair up incoming acknowledgements of
messages reaching their destination (for example) with the original messages
requesting those acknowledgements.
The radio will store the SDS message until it is able to send it. During this time,
Msg<#> stored & unsent by TAC<#> will appear in the Information Line.
Having sent the message, the radio will discard it. The Information Line will then
display Msg<#> sent & deleted by TAC<#>.
If the specified terminal is not available and Store and Forward is disabled, the
radio will discard the message; Msg<#> unsent & deleted by TAC<#> will appear
in the Information Line.
14.5.1 Delivery and Read Reports

The user can request the recipient terminal to acknowledge successful delivery of
SDS messages and/or send an indication of the time at which the messages were
read.
14.5.2 Store and Forward

The system offers a ‘Store and Forward’ facility to enable SDS messages to be
sent to an alternative recipient should the specified terminal not be available
(because it is switched off, for example) for a pre-defined period; this period is
referred to as the ‘validity’ period. (The ‘validity’ period and alternative
destination are set up by TetraSend.)
By default, Store and Forward is disabled. The user can enable this facility; this is
described in section 14.5.3.2.
If the specified terminal is not available, and Store and Forward is enabled, the
network will retain a copy of the message and make regular delivery attempts.
If the specified terminal becomes available before the expiry of the ‘validity’
period, the network will send the message and then discard it.
If the specified terminal remains unavailable throughout the ‘validity’ period, the
network will forward the message to the pre-defined alternative destination.
If the alternative terminal is unavailable, the network will discard the message.

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14.5.3 Creating an SDS Message
From the “top level” SDS MSGS screen select

CREATE to put the terminal into text entry mode.
The CREATE SDS screen will be displayed.
Using the method described in section 4.5, enter

the desired text. As you type, the CDU will count
and display the number of characters used.
When the text is correct press ENTER .
The CHOOSE DEST screen will then be displayed

prompting you to specify the message recipient.
Before doing so, however, you need to decide:

• Firstly, whether the designated recipient radio
needs to return a delivery and/or read report;
see section 14.5.3.1.
• Secondly, whether Store and Forward is

required; see section 14.5.3.2.
14.5.3.1 Requesting Delivery/Read Reports

The Information Line (in the CHOOSE DEST screen) will display an indication of
whether the last message sent required any reports in the form: Delivery
Rep=YES Read Rep=NO.
SoftKey CHANGE MSGTYPE allows you to change the delivery/read

acknowledgement setting for the current, and any subsequent, SDS messages.
Repeated presses of this key will cycle through the following options:
• Simple Msg - No Delivery Report

• Transport Layer Msg - No Delivery Report, No Read Report
• Transport Layer Msg - Delivery Report, No Read Report
• Transport Layer Msg - No Delivery Report, Read Report
• Transport Layer Msg - Delivery Report, Read Report

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The chosen setting will apply to all subsequent SDS messages that the user will
send.
14.5.3.2 Enabling/Disabling Store and Forward

By default, the system does not operate in Store and Forward mode, but you can
change this in the CHOOSE DEST screen.
To view the current mode, press the DN key.
If Store and Forward is disabled, the Information Line will display Msg will NOT be
held by Netwrk.
If this facility is enabled, the Information Line will display Msg held by Netwrk if
no Dest.
Pressing the DN key will toggle between these settings.
The chosen setting will apply to all subsequent SDS messages that the user sends.
14.5.4 Specifying the Destination and Sending the Message

Having decided whether delivery/read reports and/or Store and Forward are
required, you must now nominate the message recipient.
With each press of the UP key in the CHOOSE DEST screen, the Information Line
displays a prompt for you to enter a TSI, PABX Phone No, PSTN Phone No or SSI.
Alternatively, you can send the message to a destination stored in the Phone
Book.
The CDU will store the entered destination locally. So, if you wish to send another
message to the same destination, there is no need to retype it. All you need do is
press ENTER , and the number will be retrieved and inserted into the data entry
area. Press ENTER again to send the message.
Note: If no messages have previously been sent this session, then the last
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14.5.4.1 Sending an SDS to an Individual Address

Enter either the eight digit SSI (including leading zeroes) or the fifteen digit ITSI.
Then press ENTER to send the message.
If you enter an SSI, the network will assume that the required radio is within the
same country and on the same network. If there is any uncertainty then the ITSI
should be used.
14.5.4.2 Difference Dialling

For SDS messaging (and Point to Point calls, section 13.2), the system offers an
additional dialling method; this is referred to as ‘difference’ dialling.
If the required radio’s SSI differs from the sending radio’s SSI by only the last
digit (that is, the first seven digits are exactly the same) then, instead of entering
the full eight digits, you can enter just the last digit of the SSI.
Then press ENTER to send the message.
Note: For the reason given in section 14.5.4.1, difference dialling cannot be
used for dialling an ITSI.
14.5.4.3 Sending an SDS to a Phone Book Entry

Press the PHONE BOOK SoftKey to select a user from the Phone Book
(see section 19.1). Then press ENTER to send the message.

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15. TALKGROUP SCANNING
The TalkGroup scanning facility enables the user to listen to conversations taking
place on TalkGroups being transmitted by the same cell as the currently affiliated
radio. The radio will scan those TalkGroups (a maximum of ten in TMO, or one in
DMO) nominated by the user in the User-Defined Scan List (UDSL).
Note: The audio will only be heard on TalkGroups that are being scanned, if
another user in the same cell is currently affiliated with one of the
scanned TalkGroups. In a normal aircraft operating environment using
HPSC and air cells, having a user in the same cell is unlikely, and
therefore no audio will be heard on the scanned TalkGroups, even though
they may be busy.
The CDU will display the name of the transmitting UDSL TalkGroup. The MAIN
screen will present the Status Indicator , with the radio operating in Trunked
Mode, and RX when in Direct Mode. This Status Indicator will also appear when
the radio picks up traffic on a DGNA group.
The user may wish to assign a priority to each of the TalkGroups in the UDSL, so
that when traffic ceases on the currently selected TalkGroup, the audio will be
heard on the scanned TalkGroup that has the highest priority, and so on.
When the user changes TalkGroup, the scan list will be removed. If scanning is
still required, the user will need to set up a UDSL for the new group.
Note: The UDSL will be retained through a power cycle.
15.1 Switching Scanning On/Off
TalkGroup scanning is switched on and off in the third Radio Configuration page
(RAD CONFIG3); see section 7.3.
M→  or  (to select the required radio) → SETTING → RADIO CONFIG →

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15.2 Setting up TalkGroup Scanning
To set up scanning, go the FULL screen for the chosen radio, and press
HotKey .
The ATCHD T/Gs screen will be displayed listing

the currently selected TalkGroup (always) plus the
TalkGroups listed in the UDSL.
Traffic detected on a TalkGroup that is not listed

in the CDU Master List (a DGNA group, for
example) will appear (in orange text) in the form:
“<GSSI> UNKNOWN”.
If the UDSL has not yet been set up, the ATCHD
T/Gs screen will only show the currently selected TalkGroup.
To add TalkGroups to the list, press SoftKey UDSL.
The UDSL screen will then be displayed allowing

you to add TalkGroups (SoftKey ADD T/G) at a
specific priority (SoftKey SCAN PRIORITY).
Each TalkGroup within the UDSL can be

programmed to have one of three different levels
of scan priority: Normal (the default), High and
Low.
As you add a TalkGroup, “Priority Group Scan Normal” will appear in the
Information Line. Toggling SoftKey SCAN PRIORITY will scroll through the three
priority levels.
TalkGroups cannot be removed from the UDSL individually; the entire list must
first be cleared, using the CLEAR LIST SoftKey, and a new one set up.
Selection of TalkGroups will be made from the CDU Master List. (TalkGroup
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16. DGNA
DYNAMIC TALKGROUP When Status Indicator DYN is displayed on the FULL

screen, the currently displayed group has been assigned using Dynamic Group
Number Assignment (DGNA). See also 7.1.1.

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17. END TO END ENCRYPTION
17.1 Secure Communications
End to end Encryption has been designed to provide maximum security on

communications, whether operating in Direct Mode or Trunked Mode, irrespective
of the security level provided by the network.
A radio that supports End to End Encryption may still be required to make calls
that are not End to End Encrypted. This mode of operation is referred to as Clear
Mode (or Clear Voice Override, CVO).
Half duplex calls to certain TalkGroups and individual subscribers may have been
configured to be exempt from End to End Encryption. Also, all telephone or
TETRA full duplex calls cannot be End to End Encrypted. When such a TalkGroup
is selected or the radio participates in a call that is not End to End Encrypted, a
periodic non-intrusive audible alert is generated, if configured.
An End to End Encrypted radio must be used. This has a different firmware build
to the standard ‘clear’ radio and must be fitted with the correct cryptographic keys
and encrypted TalkGroups.
Procedures must be in place to protect the encrypted radio from losing its
sensitive data through infrequent use.
During an End to End Encrypted call, the Status Indicator EEE will replace Status
Indicator CLR in the FULL and DUAL screens.
17.2 Using an End to End Encrypted Radio in Clear Mode
To use the radio in Clear Mode, go to the FULL screen, and press HotKey .
The Status Indicators CLR or EEE will be replaced by CLR or EEE, respectively.
To revert to End to End Encryption Mode, press HotKey again.

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17.3 Deleting Encryption Keys
A radio that supports End to End Encryption is loaded with sensitive cryptographic
keys. To avoid a potential security compromise, these keys can be deleted from
the radio using the CDU, providing the Radio Manager customisation allows this.

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18. DATA
18.1 Packet Data
The TETRA Packet Data service provides a mechanism to transport IP Traffic over
a TETRA bearer, extending TETRA to act as an IP Subnet. This enables
application developers to develop in a standardised IP environment with the ability
to use industry standard transport mechanisms such as UDP and TCP providing a
framework to provide fast and flexible service creation. Packet Data services can
only be accessed from the PEI port of the terminal.
Examples of Packet Data Applications could be:
• Database Inquiry
• Mobile Office
• Automatic Vehicle Location
• Resource Management
• Telemetry
• Fingerprint validation
• Still image transfer
• Web Browsing (WAP)
18.2 Circuit Mode Data
Circuit Mode is the most familiar method of data transport to most people. In a
circuit switched network, the communication pathway between the sending and
receiving parties is fixed for the duration of the call and is not shared by other
users.
In Circuit Mode, a communication is obtained between two users by establishing a

fixed pathway. The route is established after the calling terminal initiates the call
setup procedure by giving the network the addresses. During the connection, the
circuit is equivalent to a physical pair of wires connecting the two users.

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19. ADDITIONAL FEATURES
19.1 The Phone Book
This contains a list of pre-programmed numbers which the user can choose to
call. The Phone Book is common to both Phone and Point to Point calls. Care
must be taken to ensure the correct choices are made.
Note: The Phone Book cannot be edited by the user.
19.1.1 Selecting a Number from the Phone Book

Selecting the PHONE BOOK SoftKey will display
the PHONE BOOK screen presenting a list of
subdirectories which can be scrolled through by
using the UP/DN keys.
When the appropriate subdirectory has been

identified, press ENTER to display the list all of
the entries in that directory. These entries may
contain further sub-directories which are accessed
in the same way or a list of available numbers.
The order of the list is set when the system is programmed and may NOT be in
alphabetical order.
Use the UP/DN keys to move the blue arrow and pink highlight bar to point to the
required entry and press ENTER to display the number corresponding to that
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19.1.1.1 Finding a Number in the Phone Book

The user can search for the number of a particular individual by selecting the
FIND SoftKey.
The FIND PHONE screen will be displayed prompting

the user to enter an alphanumeric string on which to
perform the search.
Enter the number, using the method described in the

section on Text Entry (4.5). Press ENTER to start
the search.
The system will search through each directory, and

associated subdirectories, for an occurrence of the entered text string, regardless
of where it actually appears in the directory/subdirectory name. The
directory/subdirectory containing the string will be presented. Use the FIND NEXT
SoftKey to step through all occurrences. At each stage, the Information Line will
show the directory/subdirectory which contains the specified string, identifying it
as the Parent.
Hint: The last entered text string will be retained by the CDU. Rather than
retyping this string, press ENTER to recover it and redisplay it at the
prompt.
19.1.2 Updating the Phone Book

The TetraSend software which is available to Network Management Operations
and Maintenance staff will allow new or revised Phone Books to be uploaded to
specific systems.
The Phone Book is not editable via the CDU. To add, delete or change entries in
the Phone Book use the TetraSend application on a PC.
The Phone Book is a hierarchical tree structure which contains telephone numbers
AND ISSIs with their corresponding names.
The following diagrams (Diagram A and Diagram B) show two possible layouts for
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Phone Station1 Op1 01234567890
ISSI
Station2 Op2 01234012345
Station1 Op1 07712345
Station2 Op2 07712346
Diagram B
Station1 Op1 Phone 01234567890
Station2 Op2 TETRA 07712345
Phone 01234012345
TETRA 07712346
Diagram A
19.2 Call History
The CDU maintains a record of the eight most recent Group transmissions (both
Trunked and Direct mode) that have taken place since the CDU was switched on.
Press M to return to the DUAL screen and

select a radio. In the FULL screen for the chosen
radio, press HotKey .
The CALL HIST screen will display the SSI, ISSI

or ITSI and the name (if the entry is included in
the Phone Book) of the transmitting party.
Pressing SoftKey DIAL SELCTD will cause the

radio to enter Point to Point mode, and dial the
selected number.
You can switch to the Telephone History Log from this screen, by pressing
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19.3 Telephone History
The CDU maintains a record the eight most recent Telephone calls that have
taken place since the CDU was switched on.
Press M to return to the DUAL screen and

select a radio. In the FULL screen for the chosen
radio, press HotKey .
The TEL HIST screen will display the phone

number and the name (if the entry is included in
the phone book) of the transmitting party. It will
also indicate missed calls.
To return a missed call, for example, or redial a

number listed in the log, highlight the required entry and press the DIAL SELCTD
SoftKey. The radio will enter Phone mode, and dial the selected number.
You can switch to the Call History Log from this screen, by pressing HotKey .
19.4 In Call Navigation
The CH150 supports “In Call Navigation”.
While in a call, the following operations are permitted:
• Make voice calls
• Send Status messages and SDS messages
• Edit all text areas
• Activate and deactivate terminal functions.
The following operations are not possible when in a call:
• Change network
• Switch to DMO from TMO and vice versa

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19.5 Programmable HotKeys

In the DUAL screen, alphanumeric keys to are known as Programmable
HotKeys. Some, or all, of these HotKeys may have been assigned to perform
specifc tasks. A task is implemented when the CDU detects that the assigned key
has been pressed and held down for a period that falls within the task activation
window.
Note: These Hotkeys are programmed into the CDU using the TetraSend
software. They cannot be programmed from the front panel.
To send a specific Status message from TAC1 (or TAC2).

A Pop-up will appear when the message is sent.
Task 1
If the default message destination has not been defined, the
message will be sent to the current TalkGroup.
To raise the volume on TAC1 (or TAC2).
Task 2
See section 19.5.4.
To lower the volume on TAC1 (or TAC2).
Task 3
See section 19.5.4.
To read the latest unread SDS message received on TAC1
(or TAC2).
Task 4
The CDU will display the message in the SDS MSG screen
See section 14.4.1.
To read the latest unread Status message received on TAC1
(or TAC2).
Task 5
The CDU will display the message in the STAT MSG screen.
See section 14.3.3.
To access a particular menu on TAC1 (or TAC2).
Task 6
The CDU will display the required screen.
To select a particular TalkGroup on TAC1 (or TAC2).
Task 7 The selected TalkGroup will be entered showing current
activity.
Task 8 Dial an Individual call or telephone number
Task 9 Toggle between DMO and TMO
Task 10 Toggle to last TalkGroup entered

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Licensed Sepura radio SoftKey function.

Task 11 This functionality is a Sepura licensable upgrade. It is
enabled by the purchase of Sepura Part No. 600-00037.
19.5.1 Viewing the List of Tasks

To view the list of tasks programmed into the
CDU, press HotKey at the CDU CONFIG1
screen.
The tasks, and their assigned HotKeys, will be

displayed in the HOTKEYS screen.
19.5.2 To Activate a Task

1. Press M to return to the DUAL screen.
2. Press and hold down the assigned HotKey.
3. When you see the pop-up <Hotkey # pressed>, release the HotKey. The
required task will then be activated.
Note: The <Hotkey # pressed> pop-up will appear throughout the duration of
the task activation window.
19.5.3 To Cancel the Activation

If you change your mind about activating the task, continue holding down the key
until the pop-up <Hotkey # cancelled> appears. This pop-up indicates that the
task activation window is now closed, and the task will not be activated.
19.5.4 To Adjust the Volume

Note: The Programmable Hotkeys should only be used to adjust the volume of
the radios if the aircraft does not have an audio distribution box.
There are 10 volume levels, 0 to 9. Each radio is preset in the factory at level 7.
When adjusting the volume, each press of the assigned HotKey will adjust the
volume by 1 level, whereupon a Pop-up will appear giving the new volume level.
Note: Do not take the level below 1, as level 0 is one of the triggers used by the
CDU to determine if the radio needs synchronising.

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19.6 Audible Alerts
Audible Alerts are fully configurable by use of the Radio Manager software. The
operations managers can define which alerts will be enabled or disabled for each
radio. Internal user procedure documents must be reviewed to confirm the alerts
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20. BOS RADIOS
This section describes functionality specific to BOS radios.
20.1 The Display Screens on a BOS TETRA System
20.1.1 DUAL Screen Display
PP OBS
S08 Control Centre

E-EZ / H-EZ
Current status PP SWN
S02
20.1.2 FULL Screen Display
Current status Control Centre

E-EZ / H-EZ
S02 PP SWN
Note: The last Status message sent by the radio and the name of the Control
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20.2 TalkGroups and Control Centres
An operational area is divided into a number of regions. Each of these areas has a
dedicated Control Centre to which BOS radios send status reports:
• A Home Control Centre (H-EZ) for the operational area
• A Mission Control Centre (E-EZ) for each region
The radios are programmed (using TetraSend) such that each TalkGroup is
allocated a H-EZ. Some of the TalkGroups may also have an associated E-EZ.
By default, a BOS TETRA system sends status reports to the E-EZ for the
TalkGroup. If the TalkGroup does not have an associated E-EZ, the status report
goes to the TalkGroup’s H-EZ.
The name of the E-EZ allocated to the current TalkGroup is displayed in both the
DUAL and Full screens. If the TalkGroup does not have an associated E-EZ, the
name of the H-EZ is displayed. The screens also display the last Status message
sent by the radio.
You can change the E-EZ to which to send status reports, but this will only be a
temporary change. It will be overridden automatically when you change
TalkGroup and after a reboot of the radio or CDU. For further information, see
section 20.4. (You cannot change the H-EZ for the TalkGroup.)
20.3 Status Reporting
A BOS TETRA system caters for two types of status reporting: automatic and
manual. The system handles the two types differently.
20.3.1 Automatic Status Reports

A BOS TETRA system reports to the Control Centre(s) automatically in the
following circumstances:
• As each radio powers up and acquires the network, it sends a report (in the
form of an SDS message) to the H-EZ.
• When you change TalkGroup, the radio sends a position report in the form of
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20.3.2 Manual Status Reports

These are initiated by the user to report the status of the current mission using
predefined Status messages (listed in the STATUS MSGS screen).
Status messages will go to the E-EZ for the transmitting TalkGroup, and a copy
will go to the H-EZ. If the TalkGroup does not have an associated E-EZ, the
Status message will go to the H-EZ.
The radio will then send a position report (as a long LIP message) to the H-EZ.
20.3.2.1 Initiating a Status Message from a Specifc Radio

Follow the instructions given in Section 14 to select the required Status message.
When the STMSG DEST screen is displayed,
requesting input of the destination, the name and
GSSI of the Control Centre for the current
TalkGroup will be also be displayed in the form:
‘UP’ for <Control Centre>,< Control Centre GSSI>
To send the message to the displayed Control
Centre, press the UP arrow key. Otherwise, select
an alternative destination, in the manner
described in Section 14.3.2.
The STMSG DEST screen will show the progress of the message delivery, as
follows:
• While the radio is attempting to send the message, the CDU displays
Msg0(nnn) stored & unsent by TAC<#> in white
• When the message is sent, the CDU displays Msg0(nnn) sent & deleted by
TAC<#> in green.
• If the message cannot be sent, the CDU displays Msg0(nnn) unsent & deleted
by TAC<#> in orange.
The Information Line will report the status of the last Status message delivery
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20.4 Selecting an Alternative E-EZ
At the FULL screen for the radio, press

HotKey . The list of Control Centres will be
displayed in the E-EZ PAGE1 screen.
The H-EZ is the first in the list. This is followed by

the names of the E-EZ.
Locate the required Control Centre, and press

ENTER to select it.
The name of the new E-EZ will be displayed when you return to the DUAL/FULL
screens.
20.5 The BOS Radio Encryption Parameters
To view the radio encryption parameters for a

BOS radio, press the BOS SoftKey in the
RAD CONFIG 5 screen. The BOS screen will
present the following information:
• Own OPTA - the Operational Tactical Address

for the radio stored in the SIM card (up to 24
characters in length).
• DMO Crypto Mode – this is user selectable via

the CRYPTO MODE SoftKey, which will toggle five available modes.
Note: At the time of publication, only Modes 1 and 2 have been
implemented by Sepura.
• SDS Encryption Key – this is user-selectable via the SDS KEYS SoftKey, which
will toggle three settings: Clear, TK-SM and TK-TMO.
• SIM Key Agreement Limit – this line of text will only be displayed when the
UPDATE KEYS SoftKey is pressed to initiate a key agreement with the
network to update the E2EE keys stored in the SIM card. It will indicate
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• SIM Status Reports – with this function enabled, the BOS radio will send
status reports concerning the SIM card to the CDU. The CDU will present
these reports to the user via the Pop-up message facility. This function is
user-selectable via alphanumeric keys ‘1’ and ‘0’ to enable and disable,
respectively.
• SIM Text Reports - this is user selectable via the UP/DN keys.
Note: Although this facility is enabled in the radio, it is not implemented in
the CDU at the time of publication. It should therefore be left in the
default disabled state.
• VOPTA – the Variable Operational Tactical Address, ie. the call sign of the
radio. This will be the same for both radios.

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21. GLOSSARY
Term Description
BOS Digital voice and data communication system for security authorities
and organisations operating in Germany (Behörden und
Organisationen mit Sicherheitsaufgaben)
CVO Clear Voice Override – this mode of operation enables calls that are
not End to End Encrypted to be made
DGNA Dynamic Group Number Assignment. A method to update radios
with new TalkGroups ‘over the air’.
DMO Direct Mode Operation
DMO Gateway A device which allows users working in Direct Mode to communicate
with users in Trunked Mode. (This is often used to extend the
working range of a radio)
Duplex Duplex calls are telephone type calls in which both parties can talk
simultaneously. This will be restricted by audio switching within the
aircraft so the aircraft radio only transmits speech when PTT is
pressed.
EEE End to End Encryption
E2E End to End Encryption
GPS Global Positioning System
GSSI Group Short Subscriber Identity (TalkGroup address)
Half duplex Half duplex calls are when only one party can talk (transmit) at any
time.
HPSC Highly Preferred Subscriber Class; a facility which ensures that an
aircraft radio affiliates to ground base stations specifically designated
for use with aircraft
IP Internet Protocol
ISSI or SSI Individual Short Subscriber Identity
ITSI Individual TETRA Subscriber Identity (MCC+MNC+SSI)
LAC Location Area Code
LEMO Front panel connector
LED Light Emitting Diode
LIP Location Information Protocol
LNR Last number redial
MCC Mobile Country Code

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Term Description
MNC Mobile Network Code
MNI Mobile Network Identifier (MCC+MNC)
NVG Night Vision Goggles
NVIS Night Vision Imaging System
OPTA Operational Tactical Address
PABX Public Automatic Branch Exchange
PEI Peripheral Equipment Interface
PGS Priority Group Scanning
PIN Personal Identification Number
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
PTT Press To Talk
PUK Personal Unblocking Key
RSSI Radio Signal Strength Indicator
SDS Short Data Services
SSI Short Subscriber Identity (1 to 8 digits)
SwMI Switching and Management Infrastructure
TalkGroup A pre-defined group of users
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TETRA Terrestrial Trunked Radio
TMO Trunked Mode Operation
TPI Talking Party Identity
TSI TETRA Subscriber Identity (1 to 15 digits)
UDSL User Defined Scan List
VOPTA Variable Operational Tactical Address

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2. MODES OF OPERATION AND CALL TYPES 3

3. POWERING UP/DOWN THE SYSTEM 8

4. EXPLORING THE DISPLAY 15

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4.1.6 SoftKeys with Electronic Labels 20

7. CONFIGURING THE RADIO 33

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8. CONFIGURING THE CDU 45

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9.2 Changing TalkGroup 55

10. SWITCHING TO GATEWAY AND REPEATER MODES 62

11. EMERGENCY MODE 65

12. GROUP CALLS (POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT) 67

13. PHONE MODE 71

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13.2.2 Receiving an Incoming Point to Point Call 80

15. TALKGROUP SCANNING 94

17. END TO END ENCRYPTION 97

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19. ADDITIONAL FEATURES 100

20. BOS Radios 107

21. GLOSSARY 112

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The CH150-14 is suitable for NVIS operations.

The emergency key “EMG” invokes the TETRA emergency mode.

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A green LED on the faceplate is normally used to indicate a progressing boot

1.2 Radio Manager

1.2.1 Subscriber Class

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2. MODES OF OPERATION AND CALL TYPES

• Direct Mode as a Repeater

• Via Direct Mode Repeater

• Via Direct Mode Gateway

• TalkGroup Locked by SwMi

• Direct Mode Gateway

2.1.1 Trunked Mode

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2.1.2 Direct Mode

Note 2: Switching to Direct Mode Operation means that communication with

Depending on naming conventions adopted, the TalkGroup may or may not

2.1.3 Direct Mode Gateway Operation

To use the terminal as a Gateway, it must be attached to both a Trunked Mode

The CH150-14 is fully capable of operating in DMO and as a Gateway to allow

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Note: If Gateway mode is enabled it provides a link between connected radios

2.1.4 Repeater Mode

If required, DMO range can be extended by using a repeater.

A terminal acting as a Repeater provides a service to other terminal users.

DMO Range of A DMO Range of

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2.2 Call Types