Barrett 2050 HF SSB Transceiver User manual

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Receiving an ALE Message
When an ALE link to your station commences the following is displayed on your
transceiver:-
A station in the ALE net is attempting to establish a link to your
station:-
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Channel: 0019 1200
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Your station is now linked and has received an ALE message, ап
audible alarm sounds:-
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If after 60 seconds no key has been pressed the alarm will stop
and regular ‘blips’ will be heard, indicating a call was received in
your absence. Pressing any key will display the message
received:-
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ALL STATIONS PLEASE CELL
HOM REGULAR SCHEDULE
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Pressing the key shows the address that the station called
i.e. one of your addresses:-
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Pressing the again shows the address of the station that
called you:-
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Pressing returns you to the previous Screen etc.
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Pressing the key or using PTT will return you to the main
screen.
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Receiving an ALE telephone call
If the RS-232 output is disabled (see ИО section of the Protected Menu) ALE
telephone call requests are displayed on the transceiver front panel as follows:-
When an ALE link to your station commences the following is displayed on your
transceiver:-
A station in the ALE net is attempting to establish a link to your
station:-
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Your station is now linked and has received an ALE phone
number, an audible alarm sounds:-
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FUEL RRASE
if after 60 seconds no key has been pressed the alarm will stop
and regular ‘blips’ will be heard indicating a call was received in
your absence. Pressing any key will display the received
message:-
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mier Received
639434100
Pressing the key shows the address that the station called
.e. one of your addresses:-
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Pressing the again shows the address of the station that
called you:-
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Pressing returns you to the previous screen etc.
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Pressing the key or using PTT will return you to the main
screen.
Note:- Normally when using this ALE telephone number function
the receiving transceiver is connected to a automatic telephone
interconnect unit such as the Barrett 960 or Barrett 2060, in this
case the RS-232 output is enabled the receipt of an ALE
telephone call request is not displayed as above and the
telephone interconnect takes control of the transceiver.
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Receiving an ALE Netcall
When an ALE link to your station commences the following is displayed on your
transceiver:-
A station in the ALE net is attempting to establish a link to your
station:-
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Channel 0019 1280
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Your station is now linked, an audible alarm sounds:-
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Your address has matched an incoming Netcall, a call to a
number of stations in one call. Each station must respond to
confirm the Netcall is established with the calling station. Each
station responds in pre-determined slots.
If after 60 seconds if no key has been pressed the alarm will stop
and regular ‘blips’ will be heard indicating a call was received in
your absence. Pressing any key will display the call data:-
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Pressing the again shows the address of the station that
called you:-
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Pressing returns you to the previous screen etc.
Pressing the key or using PTT will return you to the main
screen.
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Closing individual ALE links
You must be linked to close an ALE link:-
Channel: 6010 1200.
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Or if more than one ALE link is in progress (example 3 links):-
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hold the key until the screen showing status of the
current links appears:-
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use the Scroll keys to select link you wish to close (example
shown - a link with a station not in your ID book):-
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ALE Message
At this point you can either send a message, in which case go to
the section “Sending an ALE text message to another station in
an ALE network" or you can terminate the link:-
To terminate the link use the Scroll keys to select “Terminate
Link":-
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The link is now terminated and unless you are linked to more than
this station then your station will return to ALE scanning or
manual mode:-
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Closing an all ALE links
You must be linked to close an ALE link:-
Channel: 00610 1200
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Or if more than one ALE link is in progress (example 3 links):-
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press the key
select “Terminate All Links” with the scroll keys
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then press the key
The ALE system now terminates all open links.
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Remote station closes the ALE link
If the station you are linked to closes the link the following will be displayed:-
Chanel: 0019 LEA TUE
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Your station will then return to ALE scanning (assuming your station was in ALE
scan mode before the ALE link occurred.:-
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ALE configuration menus
ALE Enable
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This feature enables or disables the ALE system
Use the Scroll keys to select the setting required (example "ALE
Enabled”):-
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When the setting required is selected press the a key
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ALE scan list select
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Note:- you can also enter this scan list select section by holding
Scan
down the key for more than two seconds
To select the ALE scan list required
press the a key
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Label NET
press Letter fes bo
Jump to Label
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Use the Scroll keys or press the first letter of the scan list you
want to use (example shown — "s”) to select the scan table
required:-
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SOUTHIRES
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Auto transmit
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When Auto Transmit is set to “Disable” the ALE system will not respond to any calls
made to this station.
Use the Scroll keys to select the setting required (example
"Enable”):-
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When the setting required is selected press the У key
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Transmit Control
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When Transmit Control is set to “Disabled” the ALE system will not be able to
transmit any ALE calls, including automatic soundings and responses to incoming
ALE calls.
Use the Scroll keys to select the setting required (example
“Enabled”):-
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When the setting required is selected press the a key
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Selected №
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Sounding control
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ALE operates normally both transmitting and receiving sounds when Sounding
Control is set to “Enable”. In some circumstances however it is desirable not to
transmit soundings under any circumstances, in this case Sounding Control is set to
“Disable”. Sounding is limited to certain channels (pre-programmed by the ALE fill
program). The ALE system will however, continue to make and respond to calls
(depending on the Response Control settings).
Use the Scroll keys to select the setting required (example
"ЕпаЫе”):-
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When the setting required is selected press the У Кеу
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Sounding Address
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Configures the self address used during an automatic sounding (Sounding Control
must be set to Global On). If sounding control = individual preset basis, the address
used is dependant on the active channel.
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FIELDEASE
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Use the Scroll keys to select the setting required (example
“FIELDBASE2”):-
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PIELDGASE
Prezz Call bo Continue
When the setting required is selected press the У Кеу
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Link quality analysis (LQA) exchange
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This option enables or disables the exchange of LQA information with other stations
Use the Scroll keys to select the setting required (example
“Enabled”):-
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Link quality analysis (LQA) exchange mode
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This option sets the source of the LQA reading sent to the other station, it can be
set to “Current LQA” which is a reading taken during the ALE burst just received or
it can be set to “Averaged ГОА” which uses the long term averaged value taken
from memory.
Use the Scroll keys to select the decay time or disable (example
“Averaged LQA”):-
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When the setting required is selected press the a key
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This option sets the method used to update an existing link quality value stored in
ALE processor memory when the new link quality value is worse than the stored
value.
The option can be set to either replace the old values with the new values or
replace the old values with different weighted averages of the old values and new
readings.
Averaging reduces the effect that one bad reading might otherwise have on a
perfect channel. If a new reading is better than an old value, the old value is
replaced by the reading. There are 4 different averaging formulas available:-
No averaging, replace the old values with new values
(old+new)/2
((3*old)+new)/4
((7*old)+new)/8
Use the Scroll keys to select the LQA averaging value required
(example “((7*old)+new)/8”":-
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When the setting required is selected press the $ Кеу
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Link quality analysis (LQA) decay rate
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This option sets the artificial decay rate for the link quality information that is stored
in the link quality table within the ALE processor.
Switching the sounding off and setting a decay rate of two hours would result in the
recording of a perfect channel (100% channel quality) decaying to an unusable
channel (0% channel quality) over a period of two hours.
The decay rate can be disabled, set to 1,2,4,8,24 and 48 hours.
‘Use the Scroll keys to select the decay time or disable (example
“8 hours”):-
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When the setting required is selected press the key
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Threshold test
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Used to select which type of threshold test is used to determine what quality ALE channel is
acceptable for communication. Either “Sinad”, "ВЕК", “Both” or “None” can be selected.
Use the Scroll keys to select the test required (example “BER”):-
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SINAD threshold
ALE Settings
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This option sets the SINAD threshold at which an ALE channel is considered
usable.
This can be set to between 0 and 30dB.
press the y key
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using the numeric keys enter the SINAD threshold required
(example “12dB”):-
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This option selects the BER threshold at which an ALE channel is considered
usable. If the required BER is not reached in the reply from the remote station the
link establishment process is rejected. Depending on the retry setting the link
establishment would continue on another link.
It can be set between 0-30, selecting 30 effectively means that all links are allowed
press the $ Кеу
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using the numeric keys enter the BER threshold required
(example “7”):-
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ALE fill mode
The ALE is configured with its entire network data using the Barrett PC based ALE
fill program. Refer to the Barrett 2050 PC based programming software that
contains the ALE fill program for details.
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Programming functions
The Barrett 2050 transceiver can be programmed in three ways:-
Using the 2050 programming software, loaded on a PC, and transferring
information to the 2050 by either IR through the front panel or by RS-232 through
the auxiliary connector.
By direct key entry through the front panel
Note:- This facility may not be available if the network administrator has barred the
function during programming using a PC.
By cloning information from another transceiver, through the auxiliary connector
using a cloning cable Barrett P/N BCA90024 (2050) or P/N BCA204020 (2050 in
manpack adaptor)
Programming using the Barrett 2050 programming software
The Barrett 2050 programming software should be loaded onto PC using the
instructions supplied with the package.
Transceiver configuration packs are uploaded and downloaded to the 2050
transceiver either via IR or via the serial port on the auxiliary socket on the 2050
transceiver.
Programming using the Barrett cable P/N BCA90023/BCA204020
To program the transceiver using the RS-232 port of your PC or Laptop plug one of
the cables mentioned above (depending on whether you are programming a 2050
or a 2050 in the manpack adaptor) into the PC or laptops serial port. The other end
should be plugged it the accessory socket of the transceiver or manpack adaptor.
Your PC or laptop should have the Barrett 2000 series programming software
running and the 2050 should be switched on. Programming functions can now
commence.
Note:- When programming it is suggested you use a Barrett supplied programming
cable. Other common serial cables have other pins connected. In some cases when
connected to the programming computer these pins can have varying effects. The
most common is that the 2050 transceiver remains in power on mode, even though
the control head looks inactive the main unit remains powered up. This is due to the
remote power up pin on auxiliary connector being held active.
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Programming using the IrDA link
To program the transceiver using the IR link your PC or notebook should be fitted
with an IrDA standard IR facility and have the Barrett 2000 series programming
software running. Bring you PC or laptops IR device in visual range of the IR
window on the front panel of the 2050 transceiver then go to the “Standard Menu —
IR Enable section” and enable the IR facility. The PC or Laptop should now connect
to the 2050 transceiver and programming functions can commence. Note:- the IR
facility will only remain active for 5 minutes after being enabled if no connection is
made with a PC or laptop.
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Programming a channel from the front panel
Note:- To program a channel from the front panel it is necessary to have this
function enabled. |
To enter the programming mode first select the channel you want
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to program then press the © key:-
Transmit and receive frequencies
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Use the numeric keypad to enter the receive frequency
then press the or nn key
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Use the numeric keypad to enter the transmit frequency
then press the or re key
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Channel use labels
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Private
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Use the Scroll keys to select the required channel label
Note:- channel labels can be entered in the “General” section of
the protected menu.
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then press the [Prosar у Кеу
Operating mode
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Use the Scroll keys to select the required operating mode, USB,
LSB, AM,CW or AFSK |
then press the [Prosar У Кеу
Note:- If the 500Hz or narrow filter hardware option ts enabled
this filter is automatically selected in CW mode and AFSK mode
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Transmitter power setting
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Use the Scroll keys to select the required output power — high,
medium or low power.
then press the or re key
Antenna Socket selection
Each channel can be directed to use either the default antenna
socket or the auxiliary antenna socket. This is useful if two
antennas are used for different frequency ranges.
Note:- the default antenna socket is ANT 1, the Auxiliary antenna
socket is ANT 2.
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Use the Scroll keys to select the required antenna socket 1 or 2
then press the or key
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Selcall format
Each channel can be programmed for one selcall format, for a description of the
formats available, refer to the beginning of this manual.
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Use the Scroll keys to select the required selcall format
then press the or key
This last key press displays the following screen indicating the
channel programming is complete:-
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The channel program sequence can be aborted at any stage in
the programming sequence by pressing the key after
which the following is displayed:-
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Cloning (programming) from another transceiver
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Note:- Use the transceiver you want to send the configuration from for the
following steps
This feature is used to send a copy of the configuration of one 2050 transceiver or
2050 transceiver fitted in the manpack adaptor to another using a cable (Barrett P/N
BCA90024 or BCA204020) connecting both transceivers together via their auxiliary
connectors using the RS-232 connection.
Before uploading commences it is necessary to enter the selcall ID’s of the
transceiver that will be loaded.
press the a key
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Using the numeric keypad enter Six digit ID and press the
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2050 transceiver in the 2040 manpack
adaptor
The Barrett manpack uses a Barrett 2050 deployed in the Barrett 2040 manpack
adaptor, therefore all the operations described in the manual above will operate
when the 2050 transceiver is in this configuration. The only difference is the RF
power output is automatically reduced so that there are only two power settings 10
Watts and 30Watts. These are set by the channel power setting, Low Power (LP) is
10Watts and Medium Power (MP) and High Power (HP) are both 30Watts
The Barrett 2040 manpack adaptor comprises:-
An automatic antenna tuner for operation with a collapsible whip or long-wire.
A removable 10Ah lithium ion battery cartridge
An inbuilt battery management system that charges and operates the manpack with
DC input voltages between 22VDC and 26VDC, allowing operation from 24V
vehicle sources, 24V solar panels and 24V hand crank generators. A separate
Universal AC/DC input power adaptor Barrett P/N BCA204007 is available to
charge and operate the manpack when mains voltages are available between 100-
204 VAC or DC voltage between 11-18VDC are available form sources such a 12V
vehicles sources.
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Long wire antenna BNC socket
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ESU/CW socket
Handset socket
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External power socket
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Fitting the 2050 into the 2040 manpack adaptor
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Powering and charging the Barrett manpack
The Barrett manpack transceiver uses a 10Ah Lithium lon battery cartridge.
With the battery cartridge fitted in the manpack the transceiver can be operated and
the battery cartridge charged when a DC input of between 22 VDC and 26 VDC is
supplied to the unit.
This DC power supply can be generated in several ways:-
1 From a 24V vehicle power source using DC power cord
Barrett P/N BCA204006
2 24 VDC Tactical solar panel Barrett P/N BCA204010
3 24 VDC Hand crank generator Barrett P/N BCA204011
4 From a mains AC supply between 100VAC and 254VAC or DC supply
between 11 and 18 VDC using the Barrett universal AC/DC power adapto
Barrett P/N BCA204007 o
DC power cable
input Voltage 22-26 VDC
PIN: BCA204006
Hand crank
generator 24VDC
P/N: BCA2
AC/DC Input
universal power
adaptor
P/N: BCA204007
Tactical solar panel
24VDC
PIN: BCA204010
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Charging a 10Ah lithium ion battery cartridge outside the manpack
The 2040 battery cartridge can be charged outside the manpack using the external
battery management unit P/N BCA204013 and the AC/DC input universal power
adaptor P/N BCA204007. Alternatively the external battery management unit can
be powered without the use of the AC/DC input universal power adaptor by a 24V
source such as the following:-
1 From a 24V vehicle power source using DC power cord
Barrett P/N BCA204006
2 24 VDC Tactical solar panel Barrett P/N BCA204010
3 24 VDC Hand crank generator Barrett P/N BCA204011
2040 battery cartridge
PIN: BCA204001
AC/DC Input
universal power
adaptor
PIN: BCA204007
4-7 Extemal battery
management unit
P/N: BCA204013
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Battery charge indicator when charging the 2040
When the charging source is connected to the 2040 and the transceiver is switched on,
the battery icon between the channel number and the time shows the progress of the
charge process:-
If no battery charging icon is visible it indicates the charging device is
not connected or connected but not providing charge, or is connected
but switched off:-
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Operation in the manpack configuration
Manpack operation using the automatic antenna tuner
The Barrett manpack can be used with the 10 metre throw over long-wire provided
or the optional 3 metre collapsible whip.
Note:- Either the whip or the long-wire can be used but not both together.
Using the whip
The gooseneck should be fitted to the whip antenna stud and the whip unfolded to
its maximum height. If using the Barrett manpack while walking in the backpack
configuration it is suggested that while in receive standby mode the collapsible
antenna be only extended to half height and secured using the Velcro tab. When a
call is received extend the antenna to full height before transmission.
Note:- When using an un-tuned antenna such as the whip or the long-wire the
section “2040 Antenna Select” in the standard menu should be used to enable the
automatic tuner i.e. select “Whip/Long-wire” operation. When this is selected the in-
built tuner automatically tunes the whip or long-wire whenever the unit transmits
after a channel change.
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Using the throw over long-wire antenna
The long-wire antenna should be unfurled and the end away from the manpack
transceiver should be attached to any structure available and as high as possible.
Note:- When using an un-tuned antenna such as the whip or the long-wire the
section “2040 Antenna Select” in the standard menu should be used to enable the
automatic tuner i.e. select “Whip/Long-wire” operation. When this is selected the in-
built tuner automatically tunes the whip or long-wire whenever the unit transmits
after a channel change.
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Using the counterpoise
When using either a whip or the long-wire antenna efficiency can be increased by
the use of the counterpoise supplied. This is connected to the 2040 via the BNC
connector connected to the counterpoise. The three radials should be spread out
on the ground as indicated in the diagram below:-
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Operation of the manpack in frequency
hopping mode.
To operate in frequency hopping mode one of the two types of ESU's (Encryption
Synchronisation Units) supplied with the frequency hopping option must be plugged
into the ESU socket on the top of the 2040 manpack adaptor. Both ESU's acquire
satellite timing information so must be in view of the sky i.e. cannot be operated
inside buildings. This is why one version of the ESU has an extension lead to
enable the ESU to be positioned outside if operating within a building. Both ESU's
can be used to supply position information for position tracking operations.
To operate the manpack in frequency hopping mode refer to the Section
“Frequency hopping” in this manual.
Encryption Synchronisation Unit
Low profile
P/N: BCO204000
Encryption Synchronisation Unit
with 4 metre lead
P/N: BCO204001
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Operation of the manpack in temporary
base stations
For temporary base station operation, Barrett manpack can be operated using
either a single wire, end fed, portable broadband antenna Barrett P/N BC91205 or
a tactical rapid deploy end fed low power dipole, Barrett P/N BC91503 as
illustrated below:-
Deploying the end fed single wire low power broadband
Barrett P/N BC91205
Unfurl the broadband antenna from the winding bobbin supplied.
Push the earth stake into the ground. Clip the short wire from the balun box, with
the coaxial connector on it, to the earth stake using the crocodile clip supplied.
Hang the wire section of the antenna in any configuration convenient as indicated in
the diagrams below. Note the higher from the ground the more efficient the
antenna will be.
Connect the coaxial cable from the coaxial socket on the blue balun box on the
antenna to the manpack transceiver 500 BNC antenna socket.
The antenna is now ready for operation, no tuning or adjustments are required.
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Deploying the tactical rapid deploy, tuned, end fed, low power dipole
Barrett P/N BC91503
Remove all components from the kit bag and check for damage/wear, ensure all
components are present.
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radiating end.of the end fed dipole is now ready to be elevated into a working
position either on a tree or some elevated natural object using the lead weight and
nylon halyard. .If you have a mast available, the antenna may be slung from this.
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Connect the coaxial cable from the coaxial socket on the balun centre on the
antenna to the manpack transceiver 50Q BNC antenna socket.
The antenna is now ready for operation on the frequency you have set it to, select
that frequency on the transceiver.
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Connectors
Auxiliary socket
15 pin waterproof panel mounted socket
Pin Name Description of function Level
1 +13V8 Fused Fused 13.8VDC output +13.8VDC
2 Bal Audio Out 1 Balanced audio out 1 600 © -в9вт to +8dBm
3 Bal Audio Out 2 Balanced audio out 2 600 © -6dBm to +9dBm
4 Bal Audio Out 1 Balanced audio in 1 600 Q -24авт to 0dBm
5 Bal Audio Out 2 Balanced audio in 2 600 (2 -24dBm to OdBm
6 : ‚ AuxPTT — PTT in Active low OV
7 _ RS-232 Tx RS-232 Tx data | True RS-232 levels
8 RS-232 Rx RS-232 Rx data True RS-232 levels
9 Scan Stop Scan stop input i Active low OV
10 PTT Out PTT output to external equipment Active low 0V
11 Aux Dig Out 2 Auxiliary digital output (future use) Active low 0V
12 Gnd Ground Ground OV
13 _ Gnd Ground : Ground OV
14 Gnd Ground Ground OV
15 Gnd Ground Ground OV
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ESU/CW socket
6 pin waterproof panel mounted socket
Pin Name Description of function Level
| 1 PPS from External Syncronisation
1 | 1PPS Unit (ESU) TTL
2 NMEA + NMEA data input | +5VDC
3 +5 +5V for ESU power +5VDC
4 CW key CW key input : Active low OV
5 Gnd Ground Ground OV
6 N/C Not connected
Handset Socket
6 pin waterproof panel mounted socket
Pin Name Description of function Level
1 MICL Balanced Microphone input low
2 MICH Balanced Microphone input high
3 PTT PTT input Active low 0V
4 Speaker Loudspeaker output 0-10V
5 Aud UnBal Unbalanced audio in
6 Gnd Ground Ground OV
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Power socket
4 pin waterproof panel mounted socket
Pin Name Description of function Level
1 +VIn External supply input — positive +22 to 28 VDC
2 | +-VIn External supply input — positive +22 to 28 VDC
3 Gnd External supply input — negative -22 to 28 VDC
4 Gnd External supply input — negative -22 to 28 VDC
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Installing the Barrett 2050 transceiver
Changing the 2050 transceiver from a desk top unit to a remote control (trunk
mount) unit using the Mobile Pack P/N BCA20501
Un-plug short interface cable from the remote head and the main body
Using the short M4 cap screws supplied refasten the front panel of the main unit.
(into the screw positions left vacant by the removal of the control head)
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Replace the previous short interface cable with the 6m interface cable and fit the
cable restraint/weatherproofing cover using the 4 x 8mm thermoplastic screws
provided.
Insert the interface-cable and speaker lead through the rear opening in the remote
head mounting plate and plug into the sockets as indicated in the diagram
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with 4 x 8mm thermoplastic screws provided
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Using the original M4 cap screws provided attach the remote head to the remote
head mounting plate
Attach the RAM mount using the 2 x M5 screws provided to the control head rear
mount plate.
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Land based systems
Introduction
This section provides instructions for the installation of land based HF
communication equipment.
Most of the installation work can be performed by non-technical personnel if they
carefully follow the instructions given in this handbook. It is however recommended
that the completed installation be checked by a suitably qualified technician. In
some equipment configurations, technical adjustment is required for the equipment
to operate correctly.
Note:-Some equipment has specific instructions supplied with it. When this is the
case those instructions over-ride the general guidance of this handbook, and must
be followed in detail.
Unpacking and inspection
When unpacking the transceiver, check the contents against the packing note
provided. Before discarding the carton, check that all accessories have been
removed and are not mislaid in the packing material. Inspect the equipment for any
transit damage. If damage has occurred notify your supplier immediately and gain
their advice on further action. Failure to do this could affect the warranty covering
the equipment.
Fixed station installations
Transceiver position
The following should be considered when choosing a position for the transceiver.
Operating convenience
The transceiver should be placed so that the operator is comfortable and any
facilities he may require are easily accessible.
Air circulation
Most transceivers rely on air flow around cooling fins to dissipate heat generated by
the transmitter. The mounting position must allow free air flow around these fins.
Proximity of transceiver to antenna
When using RG-58 coaxial cable from the transceiver to the antenna a cable length
of no more than 30 metres is recommended. Should a run of more than 30 metres
be required it is recommended that a low loss coax such as RG-213 or RG-8 be
used,
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