Sepura SC2024 TETRA Terminal with Bluetooth User Manual SC202x User Guide

Sepura plc TETRA Terminal with Bluetooth SC202x User Guide

SC20_Series_UserGuide

User GuideSC20 series hand-portable radio
Original Instructions: ENGLISHDocument Number: MOD-15-1895Issue 1.0Copyright© Sepura plc. 2002–2016All rights reserved. This document is intended for the use of Sepura plc’s customers and/or other parties only for thepurposes of the agreement or arrangement under which this document is submitted, and no part of it may be reproduced ortransmitted in any form or means without the prior written permission of Sepura plc.DisclaimerSepura’s policy is to continually improve its products. The features and facilities described in this document were correct atpublication, but are subject to change without notice.Software license agreementNOTICE: CAREFULLY READ THE LEGAL AGREEMENT CORRESPONDING TO THE LICENSE YOU PURCHASED,WHICH SETS FORTH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF THE LICENSED SOFTWARE.Contact DetailsSepura plc9000 Cambridge Research ParkBeach DriveWaterbeachCambridgeCB25 9TLUnited Kingdomsepura.comii SC20 series – 04/2016
CONTENTSGeneral information 1Your radio at a glance 3Battery 5Charging the battery 7Charging a 'flat' battery 8Fitting the battery 8Removing the battery 8Using Sepura approved batteries 9Controls & indicators 11Navi-knob 11Navigation Keys 11Soft keys 13Context keys 14Status icons 15LED indicators 19Emergency button 19Getting Started 20Fitting a microSD card 20Fitting a Smart card 21Power on 23Power off 23Locking and unlocking the keypad 24Home screen 26Shortcut Bar 27Notifications 27Menu 28SmartMenus 30Help 31Emergency operation 33User Guide iii
Making an Alarm call 34Receiving an Alarm call 35Clearing an Alarm call 35Power on Alarm call 35Sound 37Adjusting the volume 37Loudspeaker on/off 37Whisper mode 37Audible tone alerts 38Vibration alerts (Haptics) 39Personalising your radio 40Invert the display 40Adjusting the backlight 40Day/Night mode 41Adjusting text and icon size 42Setting the display language 43Menu style 44Time and Date 45Talkgroups and folders 46Typical folder arrangement 48Select a talkgroup 49Working with folders 50Special folders 51User Defined Scan Lists 52Quick Groups 54Contacts 55Searching and filtering contacts 56View contact details 57Creating contacts 57Editing contacts 58iv SC20 series – 04/2016
Delete all contacts 59Calls 60Call types 60Call History 61Group calls 62Individual calls 64Broadcast calls 66Missed events 67Quick Calls 67Smart Calls 68Modifying your call setup 69Text entry 71Cursor movement 71Character sets 72Messages 74Message Inbox 74Opening messages 76View message details 76Reply to a message 77Saved messages 77Picture messages 82Paging alerts 82Networks 84Authentication 84Change Network 85Transmit Inhibit 85Fallback Mode 86Operating Modes 87DMO Mode 88Repeater Mode 91User Guide v
Callout alerts 95Responding to Callouts 96Callout display 101Group calls to Callout group 102Information Phase 103Features 105Privacy Screen 105View images 105Connector Protector 106User profiles 107Man Down 109Lone Worker 112WAP 113Using WAP 113Browser menu 114Navigation menu 115Settings 115History menu 118Using bookmarks 118Call handling 120GPS 122GPS position 122GPS direction 123GPS reporting options 124Bluetooth® 125Bluetooth® on/off 125Audio devices 126Data devices 128Modify connected devices 131Security 132vi SC20 series – 04/2016
PIN entry 132Change PIN 133Unlocking the radio after incorrect PIN entry 133End-to-End Encryption 133Zeroising 134Asset management 136Labelling 136RFID tag 137Customising your radio 138Accessories 140Belt clip 141Klick fast stud 142Fit an accessory 144GLOSSARY 146User Guide vii
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General informationThis user guide describes the default operation and features of the SC20 seriesradio mobile radio. Your service provider or organisation may havecustomised your radiomobile radioto optimise its performance to suit yourindividual needs. There may be differences between this guide and the wayyour product operates. Contact your service provider or organisation forinformation about the customisation of your SC20 series radio mobile radio.Safety InformationBefore using this product read the safety and regulatory informationcontained in the Product Safety Guide (SPR-DOC-00170) supplied with yourradio. It is your responsibility to ensure that this product is operated safely atall times, and that local laws governing the use of Radio Frequency (RF)devices are observed.Sepura products are designed for use by mobile workforces, often workingalone, and are intended for use in occupational and controlled conditions. Itis recommended that you obtain training on how to operate this product.Your personal safety could be at risk if you do not understand how to operatethis product correctly.Sepura products have been tested to meet strict guidelines for personal safetyand operational conditions. Do not operate this product in environments thatexceed those listed on the product technical data sheet.Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment disposal informationThis symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product mustnot be disposed of as household or commercial waste. Some countries haveset up collection and recycling systems for waste electrical and electronicproducts. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will helpprevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and humanhealth, and help conserve natural resources. Please dispose of your wasteproduct according to your national and local regulations. Contact yourservice provider or Sepura for information about disposing of this product inyour region of the worldUser Guide 1
How to use this documentIcons and other visual cues are used throughout this document to help thereader with important information. These icons and visual cues are describedbelow:Warning:Indicates that this information is important and ifdisregarded could result in an injury to yourself orto others.Caution:Indicates that this information is important and ifdisregarded could result in serious damage to theproduct or other devices or a minor injury.Note:Contains additional information that could beexceptions to the general text. They may alsocontain references to additional information in thisguide or other reading material.Tip:Contains additional information that could help youperform a task quicker by offering an alternativemethod to that in the general text.Bold typeface Used to highlight parts of the radio, such as keysand buttons, key presses and menu options.Menu >Phone >ContactsIndicates navigation through the menu structure tothe desired option based on the default languagestrings. Note: your radio may be customised to usedifferent language strings.2SC20 series – 04/2016
Your radio at a glanceItem Description1Antenna.2Programmable Emergency Button. Press and hold (2 seconds) to initiate anAlarm call.3Rugged Accessory Connector (sRAC). Provides connection for accessories.4Centre context key. Press to activate the feature or option that appears directlyabove the key.5Right context key. Press to activate the feature or option that appears directlyabove the key.6Cancel/Home key. Press and hold (2 seconds) to power on your radio. Fromthe Home screen, press and hold (4 seconds) to power off. Press and hold (2seconds) to return to the Home screen from any other screen.User Guide 3
Item Description7Alphanumeric keypad with backlight. Loudspeaker and microphone behind.The loudspeaker is used during Group calls when an audio acccessory is notconnected and the radio is held in the hand. The microphone is used duringphone calls. Use the keypad to enter alphanumeric characters for text editingand dialling. Keys 0–9, # and * are programmable soft keys.8Navigation keys. Press to scroll through lists and move the cursor whenwriting text.9Select/Send key. Press to initiate a phone call.10 Left context key. Press to activate the feature or option that appears directlyabove the key.11 Colour display with backlight.12Earpiece and microphone. Earpiece is active during phone calls when theradio is held like a smart phone against the ear. Speak into the microphoneduring Group calls when the radio is not attached to an audio accessory andheld in the hand.13 Tri-colour LED (indicator). Indicates various operational states of the radio.14 Blue LED (indicator). Indicates a missed event such as a call, Callout ormessage. Also indicates Bluetooth® status.15 Navi-knob. A continuously rotating knob used to adjust the speaker volume.16 Side Button (A/B). Press to activate a programmed feature.17 PTT (Press-to-talk) button. Press and hold to talk during a group call. Releaseto listen to other radio users.18 Side Button (C). Press to activate a programmed feature.19 Digital Accessory Connector (sDAC). Used to charge the battery, programthe radio and attach accessories.20 Battery21 Battery label area for attaching an asset label (optional).22 Attachment point for accessory. Used to connect a belt clip or other accessorydesigned for securing the radio during use.23 External Antenna Connector used with a car kit to attach an external antennato the radio.24 Radio ID Label for attaching an asset label (optional).25 RFID tag for monitoring and auditing purposes.4SC20 series – 04/2016
BatteryFor your safety, inspect the battery regularly for any signs of damage,such as cracks or surface damage caused by an impact or the batterybeing dropped. Fit a new battery if there are any signs of damage.Warning: Risk to personal safety. Sepura TETRA radios have beentested and certified using Sepura approved batteries. The use of non-approved batteries may damage the product, will result in non-compliance with regulatory requirements, compromise the productsafety ratings including SARS, reduce the length of operating time andwill invalidate the product warranty.Checking the battery chargeAlways check the amount of battery charge before lengthy periods ofoperation. A fully charged battery should provide continuous operation for afull shift, depending on a number of operational factors such as how theradio is operated, the operating environment (temperature and networksignal strength) and the condition of the battery. When the radio is poweredon, the amount of charge remaining may be displayed as a percentage (%) onthe screen.Battery charge indicatorsAbattery meter appears on the status line at the top of the radio display. Themeter consists of 4 bars comprising 8 segments that fill and emptycorresponding to the estimated amount of charge remaining.Icon DescriptionBattery is fully charged.Battery is 50% charge capacity.Battery has >12% charge remaining.Battery charge less than 12% charge remaining.User Guide 5
Optimising battery lifeA fully charged battery should last a full shift (approximately 12 hours) butthis depends on a number of operational factors, such as how the radio isoperated, the operating environment (temperature and network signalstrength) and the condition of the battery.Try the following to help you optimise battery life on a daily basis:Ensure that batteries are fully charged at the start of a shift.Decrease the amount of time the backlight stays lit between key presses(see Adjusting the backlight on page 40).Keep your speaker audio volume to a minimum (see Adjusting the volumeon page 37).Reduce the length of time the radio is transmitting and keep DMOortelephone type calls to a minimum because they cause higher currentconsumption.Shorten the GPS reporting intervals if enabled (see GPS reporting options onpage 124).6SC20 series – 04/2016
Charging the batteryYour radio is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery may berecharged many times but it will eventually need replacing to ensurecontinuous maximum performance from your radio.First time battery chargingNew batteries (Standard battery part no. 300-01174 and High Capacity batterypart no. 300-01175) are supplied in 'storage mode' which means they have aminimum amount of charge for storage purposes. Before using a new batteryfor the first time it must be fully charged to reactivate it. If the battery is usedbefore it is reactivated (fully charged) the radio may not power on, or mayindicate a low battery status icon or low level of charge.Battery chargersOnly use Sepura approved battery chargers. Use of non-approved chargersmay not fully charge the battery or damage it. Always read the userdocumentation supplied with the charger for additional safety instructionsand how to use it.Charging methodsThe radio may be powered on or off during charging.Attach the Charger cable to the sDAC connector at the base of the radio orplace the radio with battery attached into a charging dock. If the battery ischarged attached to the radio, and the radio is powered on, an indication ofthe remaining time to fully charge the battery is displayed (in hh:mm format).During charging, the tri-coloured LED on the radio indicates the chargingprogress and the charging icon appears on the status line, providing there issufficient charge in the battery to support this function.Status LED DescriptionFlashingOrangeBattery temperature is either too hot or cold tocommence charging.Solid Orange Charging in progress.Solid Green Charging complete.Solid Red Battery has failed to charge and may be not be chargable.Contact your service provider or Sepura.User Guide 7
The battery may be charged separately from the radio using a battery-onlycharger.Charging a 'flat' batteryIf the battery is completely 'flat' (without charge) during storage or after along period of non-activity, it may fail to recharge or stop charging after 20minutes. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect the charger (orpower off the charger, then power on) to reset the battery.Avoid charging a flat battery attached to a radio. During charging, the radiowill attempt to power on when the battery charge reaches a certain capacity,which will drain the battery of its charge.Fitting the batteryEnsure that the Smart/microSD card compartment cover is securely latchedbefore fitting the battery.If a belt clip is fitted to the radio, lift the belt clip before attempting to fit thebattery. Do not attempt to insert the battery into the battery compartmentsideways under the belt clip. This may result in damage to the radio and thebelt clip.To attach the battery, insert the battery into the battery compartment asshown. Press the battery downwards until it clicks into position.Removing the batteryAlways power off before removing the battery.8SC20 series – 04/2016
Push the safety latch on the bottom of the battery. Lift the battery upwardsand remove.Using Sepura approved batteriesYour radio checks the authenticity of the battery when it is powered on andhas a number of battery management features that only work when a genuineSepura battery is fitted:the remaining battery charge appears as a percentage when your radio ispowered on [customisable];battery meter icons, showing the remaining battery charge;a low battery warning appears when charge is low; andyou can check battery information, such as its authenticity, remainingcharge and serial number [customisable] (see Getting information about yourbattery on the next page).If your radio detects a non-approved battery, the message "Unidentified battery-powering down" appears. The message is cleared by pressing any key.If your radio detects a non-approved battery, the message "Unidentifiedbattery" appears.If your radio detects a non-approved battery, the message "Unidentified battery-powering down" and your radio powers off.Caution: Non-approved batteries may not have inbuilt safety protectionfeatures, and could potentially damage your radio (invalidating yourwarranty) and affect your radio's safety and IP compliance ratings.User Guide 9
Getting information about your batteryYou can see information about the battery attached to your radio, such as theremaining battery charge, whether the battery is authenticated (a genuineSepura battery) and the battery serial number [customisable].Select Menu >Options >Battery Information.The display shows:Charge—the current remaining charge given as a percentageAuthenticated/Unauthenticated—a Sepura/non-Sepura battery is fitted<serial number>—the serial number of the batteryNote: If a non-Sepura battery is fitted, the Charge is reported as 0%, thebattery is marked as Unauthenticated and the serial number is not shown.10 SC20 series – 04/2016
Controls & indicatorsYour radio has a number of controls and indicators.Navi-knobThe Navi-knob is a continuous rotating knob that in its normal mode is usedto adjust the volume. The Navi-knob can also be used to perform variousother functions.To do this… Do this…Adjust loud speaker volume (orenable/disable Whisper Mode[customisable])Rotate Navi-knobMove cursor and select characters (intext entry mode)Rotate Navi-knob in Text EntryMode or Editing ModeScroll through available talkgroups From the Home screen, pressGroups + rotate the Navi-knobScroll through available StatusMessagesFrom the Home screen, pressGroups 2 times + rotate theNavi-knobScroll through available User ProfilesFrom the Home screen, pressGroups 3 times + rotate theNavi-knobNavigation KeysYour radio has four navigation keys (left/right/up/down).Key ActionUp/DownUse to move the scroll bar up and downto see more informationScroll a list of optionsUser Guide 11
Down Open the top level menu from the Homescreen.UpRepeated presses moves upwards through theoptions and menu levels until the top levelmenu is reached.Left/RightMoves between options on the top levelmenu.Moves through the text characters forselection when writing.Tip: When the display is inverted (flipped upside down) the left andright navigation keys work in opposite directions.12 SC20 series – 04/2016
Soft keysSome keys on your radio may be customised to provide one-touch access toregularly used features. These programmable keys are referred to as soft keys.To activate the soft key function:assigned to a programmable soft key, press and releaseassigned to other keys (such as the keypad, Cancel/Home and Select/Sendkeys), press and hold for one secondThe following keys can be customised as soft keys:the Select/Send keythe Cancel/Home keythe Emergency Button (if not assigned to Emergency operation)the programmable side buttonsall radio keypad keys (1–9,*,0,#,)Note: During full-duplex PSTN/PBX calls, take care when trying toactivate soft keys (designated as 0–9,* and # keys) because they alsogenerate DTMF tones.There are many functions that can assigned to a Soft key. Some functions areactivated immediately, such as the keypad lock/unlock or loudspeaker on/off.There are some special functions that use a ‘navigate to screen’ function. Thismeans that on activation, a screen displays and you need to take someadditional action, such as activating a SmartMenu where you have to selectan option.User Guide 13
Context keysYour radiomobile radio has a left, centre and right context keys which you useto select options displayed adjacent to them.Context labels appear at the bottom of the screen, directly above each contextkey. These labels show the action of the key when it is pressed; eitheractivating a feature or performing a function such as clearing a call (Clear) orselecting an option (Select).The labels and actions of the context keys in the Home screen are:Contextkey Label ActionLeft Menu Press to enter the main menu.CentreGroups Press to change the talkgroup. See Select atalkgroup on page 49Status Press 2 times to send a status message. SeeSend a Status message on page 1Profiles Press 3 times to select a user profile. See Userprofiles on page 107Right ShortcutPress to open the Shortcut Bar to quicklyaccess regularly used features or clear anotification. See Notifications on page 27 andShortcut Bar on page 2714 SC20 series – 04/2016
Status iconsIcons appear on the status line (at the top of the screen) when the radio isengaged in certain activities or when certain functions are active.Icon DescriptionSecurity and EmergencyEmergencyAppears when emergency operation mode is active on yourradio and an Alarm call is in progress.Air Interface Encryption disabledCalls and Callouts will not be encrypted.E2E Encryption enabledThe Secure Communications icon indicates that the selectedtalkgroup is customised for End-to-End Encryption. In otherwords, calls you make by pressing the PTT button are End-to-End Encrypted.E2E Encryption disabledIndicates that the call is not encrypted.Key agreementBriefly displays to indicate that a cryptographic key agreement isin progress during power on and network connection.Trunked Mode Operation (TMO)Outgoing TMOcall in progressYou are in a call that you initiated.Incoming TMO call in progressYou are in a call that was initiated by another person or yourdispatcher on the TMO network.Missed incoming TMO callThe blue LEDflashes to notify you that you have missed anincoming TMO call. A notification alerting you to the missed callappears in the Shortcut Bar.Scanning enabledYou radio is scanning (listening) to all available talkgroups withinyour scan list for activity.User Guide 15
Icon DescriptionBroadcast CallA high-priority group call (point-to-multi-point) initiated by yourDispatcher to all network radio users. You cannot reply to thecaller.Direct Mode Operation (DMO)Incoming DMO callYou are in a DMO call that was initiated by another radio user.Outgoing DMO call in progressYou are in a call to another radio user.Missed incoming DMO CallThe blue LEDflashes to notify you that you have missed anincoming DMO call. A notification alerting you to the missed callappears in the Shortcut Bar.DMOGateway detectedAppears when the radio has detected a DMO gateway. The icondisappears when the radio moves out of range of the gateway.DMO Gateway offDMO Repeater detectedAppears when a DMO repeater is detected and the radio cancommunicate with any other radios in the selected DMOtalkgroup which are also in range of the repeater.Repeater ignoredRepeater mode offGeneral iconsSignal StrengthShows the current signal strength. More bars indicate a strongersignal.Good radio coverageIndicates good radio coverage.No serviceIndicates poor signal or no radio coverage.Battery StrengthIndicates the level of charge in your battery. More bars indicatesmore charge.16 SC20 series – 04/2016
Icon DescriptionLow battery warningAppears when there is less than 12% charge remaining in thebattery.ChargingAppears when the battery is attached to the radio duringcharging and the radio is powered on.Keypad lockedTransmit InhibitIndicates that you have activated transmit inhibit and the radio isunable to transmit (overridden when Emergency mode isactivated).Privacy mode active during a callAppears for the duration of a call when Privacy mode has beenactivated to prevent any other calls interrupting an importantindividual call.Covert operation mode enabledThe radio turns off any visual and sound alerts, and displays thisicon when covert operation mode is enabled.Group FocusAppears when Group Focus is enabled, preventing any callsfrom other talkgroups (other than the selected talkgroup)connecting to the radio.User ProfileAppears when a user profile is activated. Your radio may beprogrammed for a number of user profiles. The number next tothe icon indicates the chosen user profile.Connector Protection enabledIndicates that you have enabled connector protection. You canuse your radio is salt water environments without a cover fittedto the Facilities connector at the bottom of the radio.Connector Protection disabledIndicates that connector protection is disabled. Do not use yourradio in salt water environments without a cover fitted to theFacilities connector at the bottom of the radio.User Guide 17
Icon DescriptionCommunication Type MismatchThis icon appears when there is a mismatch in communicationsand is activated when:the radio is out of range of a gateway when another radiowithin range of the gateway is in a group call, and youcannot participate in the call. and that you cannot takepart in the call.a radio out of range of the gateway is attempting torespond to a group call, and the speech if not being routedusing the gateway to TMO users.a radio within range of a DMORepeater cannot make a calland attempts to set up a call in DMO instead, the iconappears on all radios within the talkgroup to indicate thatthere are members of the talkgroup who cannot take partin the call.Bluetooth® device connectedAppears when you have activated Bluetooth® and havesuccessfully paired with a device.Bluetooth® on, no device connectedShows that you have activated Bluetooth® but do not have adevice connected.Lone Worker protection enabledIndicates that you have enabled the Lone Worker feature onyour radio.Man Down motions and tilt sensors activeYou have enabled the Man Down feature and the motion and tiltsensors are active.Man Down Tilt sensor activeYou have enable the Man Down feature, but only the tilt sensoris activated.Man Down motion sensor activeYou have enable the Man Down feature, but only the motionsensor is activated.GPS tracking enabledIndicates that the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)function has been enabled.GPS tracking not available18 SC20 series – 04/2016
LED indicatorsBlue LEDThe blue LED indicates either a missed event, such as a missed call or unreadmessage, or your Bluetooth®status (if enabled). A notification alerting you tothe missed call, Callout or unread message appears in the Shortcut Bar. SeeNotifications on page 27.LED Indication DescriptionFlashing on for 1 second,off for one second, on foranother second, then off forseven secondsMissed eventOne flash every 10s Bluetooth®function is enabledContinuous rapid flashing radio is in Bluetooth®discoverable (visible)modeTri-colour LEDThe tri-colour LED indicates the operational state of the radio.LED Colour DescriptionSolid green Radio is powering on or in a call and receivingSolid red Radio is in a call and transmittingIntermittentflashing redAttempting to connect to the network or incomingtelephone SDS/Status message or battery lowwarningFlashing orange Incoming telephone call or SDS/Status messageIntermittent fourflashes orange Transmit Inhibit mode or Fallback mode are activeEmergency buttonThe red/orange button on your radio is typically programmed to activate anAlarm Call. See Emergency operation on page 33.Press and hold (2 seconds) the Emergency button to initiate an Alarm Call.If the radio is powered off, press and hold (3 seconds) to power on andinitiate an Alarm Call. It may take several seconds for the radio to complete itspower on process before initiating the Alarm call.User Guide 19
Getting StartedFitting a microSD cardNote: Your radio supports microSDHC 32 GB cards that must beformatted for the FAT16 file system.1. Lift the cover using a small screw driver or tweezers.2. Carefully lift the metal retainer and insert the card as shown.Caution: Use care when opening/closing the metal card retainer. If itbecomes detached, it can be clipped back into place.3. Carefully close the metal retainer.20 SC20 series – 04/2016
4. Close the cover. Using your thumbs, press downward firmly on either sideof the cover as shown to secure each tab. You must ensure that thecompartment cover is secured. Not securing the cover will affect yourradio's IP rating.Fitting a Smart cardIf required by your network operator, you may need to fit a Smart card toyour radio.1. Lift the compartment cover using a small screw driver or tweezers. Thecover is secured by two tabs located at the top of the cover, either side ofthe recess.2. Insert the card into the slot on the underside of the cover as shown,ensuring that the card is secured between the two tabs.User Guide 21
3. Close the cover. Using your thumbs, press downward firmly on either sideof the cover as shown to secure each tab. You must ensure that thecompartment cover is secured. Not securing the cover will affect yourradio's IP rating.AntennaCaution: Your radio must be fitted with an antenna at all times (unlessyour radio is used with an external antenna such as an RSM) duringoperational periods. Transmitting without an antenna attached mydamage the product. Your radio is designed for use with Sepura approvedantennas.Always ensure that the seal between the antenna and the radio is maintained.Never touch the antenna when the radio is transmitting. Ensure your radiois powered off before fitting or removing the antenna.Fitting the antenna1. Insert the base of the antenna into your radio's antenna connector.2. Rotate the antenna clockwise until it is finger tight. Then apply another 1/4turn clockwise.Removing the antennaRotate the antenna counter-clockwise until it can be removed from the radio.22 SC20 series – 04/2016
Power onTo power on, press and hold (2 seconds) the Cancel/Home key.Your radio attaches to the last selected talkgroup when it was powered off (ifit is 'in service').Depending on your radio's customisation any of the following may display:the percentage of charge remaining, if a Sepura battery is fitteda Sepura logoa splash screena welcome screena PIN entry screenNote: A message may be displayed relating to the authenticity of yourbattery or attached accessory. A message may appear if your softwarelicence has or is about to expire.Note: If your radio supports Radio User Assignment (RUA), whichauthenticates your radio on the network, you may be prompted to log onto your network. See Authentication on page 84.Note: Transmitting in 3W RF is only available when using a Sepura 3Wbattery. During power on the radio checks the authenticity of the batteryand whether it has the capacity for the radio to transmit 3W RF. Amessage displays and the power may be limited if the radio cannottransmit in 3W RF when licensed to do so.Power offNote: Do not power off the radio by removing the battery. The radiomust be powered off correctly to ensure that it performs a controlled'powered down'.To power off, from the Home screen press and hold (4 seconds) theCancel/Home key.User Guide 23
Scroll to the Shutdown option, then press the Select key to power off yourradio. Before powering down, alerts and messages may be sent.Note: If your radio is configured to provide an option to delete Callouts,navigate to Shutdown or Delete Callouts then press the Select key.Locking and unlocking the keypadTo prevent accidental activity during operation, you can lock the keypad.This will also prevent access to the radio's functions if the radio is stolen.When the keypad is locked, the Key icon appears in the status line.The keypad can be locked manually or set to lock automatically after a periodof inactivity.Note: If customised, your radio's keypad can be locked when an accessoryis attached.Receiving calls with locked keypadIf you receive a telephone call when the keypad is locked your radio can becustomised so that the Select/Send key can still be pressed to answer it. If thecall is accepted the whole keypad is unlocked. Your radio can also becustomised so that you can press the Cancel/Home key to reject the call andin this case the keypad remains locked.Navi-knob with locked keypadYour radio may be customised so that the Navi-knob is locked when thekeypad is locked. In this case you cannot alter the volume by rotating theNavi-knob.Your radio can also be customised so that the Navi-knob remains unlockedand in this case it can be used for volume control only while the keypad islocked.To lock/unlock the keypad:Press the *(star) key (or a designated soft key), then press the OK contextkey to lock/unlock the keypad.24 SC20 series – 04/2016
Tip: To quickly lock and unlock the keypad, press and hold (2 seconds)the *(star) key.If you press any other key while the keypad is locked no action is taken. TheNavi-knob remains unlocked when the keypad lock is enabled. A message isdisplayed to remind you that the keypad is locked.Alternatively, you can:1. Select Menu > Options > Settings > Keypad Lock.2. Press Lock to lock the keypad.Setting the radio to automatically lock the keypadYou can set the radio to automatically lock the keypad after a period ofinactivity.1. Select Menu > Options > Settings > Timed Keypad Lock.2. Press Toggle to enable/disable auto keypad lock.User Guide 25
Home screenThe top level screen, known as the Home screen, appears when the radiopowers on and when it is idle.Tip: To quickly get back to the Home Screen, press and hold (2 seconds)the Cancel/Home key.The status line, at the top of the screen, displays various icons to indicate thestate of operation or when certain functions like keypad lock have beenactivated.The context key labels at the bottom of the screen indicate what the contextkey directly below the label is configured to do. These labels changeaccording to where you are in the menu hierarchy.# Description1Status line showing the radio coverage signal strength, batterycharge indicators, and operational status icons.2Information area containing information that only appears on theHome screen. This is customised by your service provider ororganisation. It may show your selected talkgroup, date and time.3Context key options (available in the Home screen).26 SC20 series – 04/2016
Shortcut BarYou can easily access commonly used radio features such as your Inbox, andturn features on and off using the Shortcut Bar. The Shortcut Bar can containup to 5 radio features and some of these can be paired with notifications toalert you to a missed call or a new message in your Inbox.To open the Shortcut Bar, in the Home screen press the Shortcut context key.# Description1Use the navigation keys to scroll through the notifications andfeatures. Notifications always appear to the left of features. Press theRight navigation key to continue scrolling right to view moreshortcuts (if available).2To open a notification or feature, highlight it and press the Selectcontext key.3Press the Back context key to close the Shortcut Bar without openinga feature.NotificationsLike a smart phone, your radio can display notifications to indicate a missedcall or new message. They also appear when certain functions are enabledsuch as mute, transmit inhibit, and Lone Worker. Your radio can display upto 5 notifications, and up to 5 shortcuts commonly used radio features.Some features can be paired with notifications, such as your Inbox so when amessage is received a notification appears in the Shortcut Bar to alert you tothe unread message. When paired with a feature, the feature icon appearswith a notification badge .The following notifications can be paired with a feature:Notification Paired Feature IconUnread message InboxMissed call Call HistoryMissed Callout CalloutUser Guide 27
# Description1Notifications paired with features appear to the left of all otherfeature icons.2 Example notification of a change of state (Transmit Inhibit).3Shortcuts to commonly used features always appear to the rightof notifications. Scroll right to see more features (if any).4In the Home screen, press the Shortcut context key to access thenotification.To close a notification:From the Home screen, press the Shortcut context key, highlight thenotification then press the Select context key. Use the feature in the usualway, for example, read an unread message or respond to a missed call. Thenotification automatically closes and disappears from the Shortcut Bar.MenuYour radio is customised by your service provider or organisation with anumber of features that are accessed from the main menu.To open the main menu, in the Home screen press Menu.To open a sub-menu or menu option, scroll to the option (highlight it) andpress Select.To return to a higher level menu, press Back.To return to the Home screen at any time within the menu hierarchy,press and hold (2 seconds) the Cancel/Home key.Menu optionsThe following icons are used to identify the sub-menus that provide access tofurther options.Icon Menu option28 SC20 series – 04/2016
PhoneAdd, edit and delete your personal contacts within your personalfolder. Search (or filter) your contacts to locate the contact youwant and initiate a call. Review you call history.MessagesRead, create, save and send text (SDS) messages. View picturemessages (if customised). Select and send a status message. Clearyour mailbox of unwanted messages.GroupsSearch your talkgroup folders and select a talkgroup. Enablescanning of your selected talkgroups. Set up your speech callsettings.GPSManage your GPS location and position settings. View yourcurrent location, direction and speed.ApplicationsYour radio may be customised with a number of applications suchas Man-down and Lone Worker. Your service provider ororganisation may have installed specific applications (Short DataApplications) to help you in your role. Access WAP sites.NetworksManage your network connections and DMO options. Changeyour operating mode (TMO/DMO/Repeater). Enable/disableTransmit Inhibit mode when working in RF sensitive areas.OptionsManage your Bluetooth® devices and settings. Personalise yourradio settings such as backlight, text size and language. EnableConnector Protector when working in salt laden environments toprotect your radio.User ProfilesSelect customised profiles designed specifically for the way youwork.HelpView help, such as a list of customised soft keys on your radio.User Guide 29
Menu StructureSmartMenusSmartMenus are designed to provide quick access to regularly used radiofeatures, usually with a common theme. Your service provider or30 SC20 series – 04/2016
organisation may customise your radio with a number of SmartMenus, forexample you may have a SmartMenu containing all your Quick Statusmessages, another for user profiles and another for selecting operationalmodes such as toggling on/off covert mode, Transmit Inhibit, loudspeakermute and so on.SmartMenus are assigned to a soft key, either a Side key or one of the keys onthe keypad. To open a SmartMenu, press the Side key or press and hold (1second) the assigned key on the keypad.Use the navigation keys to scroll the list of options on the SmartMenu.Options are labelled with a number, shown to the right of the option. Toselect the option, press the key that corresponds to the number of the option,for example to select option 3, press the 3 key. Note that using this methodonly options numbered 1 to 12 can be selected using the keys on the keypad(press 0 for option 10, the Star (*) key for option 11 and the Hash (#) key foroption 12). For options numbered 13 onwards, scroll to the option (highlightit), and press Select.HelpThe Help menu displays a free text area which is usually customised toindicate radio soft key assignments. It may also be used to record anyrequired help text.To access helpUse one of the following:Press the Up navigation key (or Shortcut) to open the Shortcut Bar, thenselect Help.User Guide 31
Press a dedicated soft key (Sepura default is normally key ‘0’ zero).Press Menu > Help.32 SC20 series – 04/2016
Emergency operationEmergency operation is available in TMO and DMO if the radio is in service.If your radio is customised for Gateway and Repeater modes, it will make anAlarm call in TMO. If it cannot make the call in TMO the radio willautomatically switch to DMO to make the call.The red button on the top of your radio is programmed to initiate an Alarmcall at any time when your radio is in operation. This button is known as theEmergency Button.Your radio may be customised to perform one or more of the following:Initiate an Alarm call set up to one or more pre-defined users (typically toyour dispatcher and other members of your talkgroup) and/or;Send an Emergency Status message to an individual, the dispatcher or atalkgroup and/or;Send a position report (GPS dependent).If you are working in RF sensitive areas and have enabled Transmit Inhibit,prohibiting radio transmission, initiating an Alarm call will override theTransmit Inhibit feature and the Alarm call will be transmitted.Your service provider or organisation can provide information on how yourradio is customised for Alarm calls and how to operate your radio inemergency situations. If you are working in a sensitive environment yourradio may be customised for Silent Alarm calls where audible and displayalerts are disabled, or your radio may be customised for Live Microphone thatallows you to call for assistance hands-free without pressing the PTT button.Silent Alarm CallIf you are working in sensitive environments where the audible and displayalerts associated with an Alarm call are inappropriate, your radio can becustomised to make a Silent Alarm call (without acoustic or screen alerts).Silent Alarm calls cannot be activated when operating in Lone Worker orMan Down modes.User Guide 33
When a Silent Alarm call is made, the radio displays the Home screen withthe talkgroup associated with call. During the call you may navigate awayfrom the Home screen.Live Microphone featureYour radio may be customised with the Live Microphone feature. This featureallows you to broadcast a call for assistance hands-free for a specified periodof time and without having to press the PTT button. The radio automaticallycycles between transmit and receive communication during a programmedperiod of time (seconds). Live Microphone is cancelled when the time expiresor by pressing the PTT button.Making an Alarm callYou can still make an Alarm call if the keypad is locked.To make an Alarm call1. Press and hold (2 seconds) the Emergency button; a confirmation beepsounds.2. Release the button and speak into the microphone.During an Alarm call:the microphone is ‘live’ for a programmed period (seconds) allowing youto speak hands-free without pressing the PTT button (customisable)the LED illuminates solid redyour radio sounds audible tonesa large emergency symbol appears on the screenyour identity and talkgroup appears on the display of those receiving theAlarm call34 SC20 series – 04/2016
Receiving an Alarm callAn Alarm call overrides any existing calls on the talkgroup.You know you are receiving an Alarm call when:your radio sounds an audible tonethe LED flashes redthe emergency symbol appears on the screenyour radio status changes to EmergencyClearing an Alarm callYou can only clear an Alarm call that you have initiated.To cancel the Alarm call, press the Call Clear key, the Clear context key orthe Cancel/Home key. Alternatively, press and hold the Emergency button (2seconds).Warning: Depending on which network is being used, if the TETRAAlarm call is a group call, then although both of the TETRA Alarm callexit functions will clear the TETRA Alarm call on the call originator’sradio, it will not remove the alarm from the system. It should also benoted that those radios alerted to the emergency may, dependingupon the infrastructure configuration, remain in the TETRA Alarm callcondition until the dispatcher clears the call from the system.When the Alarm call is cancelled, your radio returns to the talkgroup thatwas selected before the call was initiated.Power on Alarm callIf your radio is powered off, press and hold (3 seconds) the Emergencybutton to power on and initiate an Alarm call. Any customised Welcomescreen is not displayed during power on. If your radio is customised for PINentry, you will need to enter your PIN before the alarm call is initiated. It maytake several seconds for the radio to complete its power on process beforeinitiating the Alarm call.User Guide 35
Note: If your radio supports Radio User Assignment (RUA), whichauthenticates your radio on the network, you may be prompted to log onto your network before the Alarm call is initiated. Contact your serviceprovider for information. See Authentication on page 84.36 SC20 series – 04/2016
SoundYour radio is equipped with a loudspeaker for use during PTTcalls and a lowlevel speaker for use during telephone calls. You can adjust the volume of thespeaker and increase the sensitivity of the microphone (see Whisper modebelow) so that you can speak more quietly. Your radio also uses sound to alertyou to the various operational states.Adjusting the volumeRotate the Navi-knob to adjust the volume. A vertical volume meter displaysto indicates the current volume level. The radio sounds an audible tone at thenew volume level.Loudspeaker on/offTip: A soft key may be customised to toggle the speaker on and off.1. Select Menu >Options >Settings >Loudspeaker ON/OFF.2. Press Toggle or press the Select/Send key.Whisper modeWhisper mode allows you to talk more quietly than normal but still be heardand understood by the person you are calling. It can be useful to switch toWhisper mode when providing confidential information.Note: If you select a User Profile which already increases the sensitivity ofthe microphone, depending on your radio's customisation Whisper modemay not increase the sensitivity further.To enable Whisper modeDepending on customisation, to enable Whisper mode, you can:User Guide 37
press a programmed soft keyrotate the Navi-knob to decrease the volume to below its lowest levelThe radio sounds a low-high level alert when Whisper mode is enabled.To disable Whisper mode:Depending on customisation, to disable Whisper mode, you can:press a programmed soft keyincrease the volume until the volume level meter displays at least theminimum levelincrease the volume to its loudest level then attempt to increase the volumefurtherThe radio sounds a low-high level alert when Whisper mode is disabled.Audible tone alertsCertain events on your radio initiate audible tone alerts. These alerts areattenuated when you select a user profile which uses covert mode (see Userprofiles on page 107).1. To toggle audible alerts2. Select Menu >Options >Alerts > Audio Alerts.3. Press Toggle (or the Select/Send key) to toggle alerts on/off.Note: If your radio is turned off with Audio Alerts disabled they remaindisabled when the radio is next switched on.38 SC20 series – 04/2016
Vibration alerts (Haptics)Your radio can provide vibration alerts and haptic feedback to help yourecognise certain events, such as when a key is pressed, for example in a darkenvironment, or when you are wearing gloves.To toggle vibration alerts1. Select Menu > Options > Alerts > Vibrator Alerts.2. Select one or more of the following options:Vibrator (Voice)—vibrate on incoming individual half-duplex or full-duplex callsVibrator (Data)—vibrate on incoming SDS or Status messagesVibrator (Alarm Key)—vibrate when Emergency Button is pressedVibrator (Key Press)—vibrate when any key (except Emergency Buttonand PTT) is pressed3. Press Toggle or the Send/Select key to enable/disable it as required.4. To return to the Display Settings menu press Back or the Cancel/Homekey.Tip: To stop the radio vibrating when a voice call is received, press aContext key or the Select/Send or Cancel/Home key.User Guide 39
Personalising your radioYou can personalise your display settings (such as text size, backlight,inverting the screen and change languages) and create a personal phone bookcontaining your own contacts.Invert the displayWhen you are wearing the radio on your shoulder, attached to a belt or to abody vest, you may want to flip the display upside down to make it easier toread. The Invert Display option rotates all screen elements (apart from theContext key labels) by 180 degrees.Tip: This feature is commonly assigned to a soft key or SmartMenu.To invert the display:1. Select Menu > Options > Settings > Display Settings > Invert Display.2. Press the Toggle context key. When a tick appears in the check box, thedisplay is flipped, and when the check box is empty the display is set tonormal.Note: When the display is inverted, the navigation keys work in oppositeto their normal function. Press the Up key to scroll down and the Downkey to scroll up. The Right key to scroll left and the Left key to scroll right.Adjusting the backlightWhen a call or message is received, and when you press any key, thebacklight lights up the display and keypad. The length of time the backlightilluminates is set during customisation.40 SC20 series – 04/2016
To adjust the backlight:You can toggle the backlight on/off from the Shortcut Bar, by using a soft keyor from a SmartMenu (if customised).Alternatively:1. Select Menu >Options >Settings >Display Settings >Backlight.2. Press the Toggle context key.To adjust brightness:1. Select Menu >Options >Settings >Display Settings >Day/Night Mode.2. Select Backlight Level.3. Rotate the Navi-knob to adjust the intensity of the backlight and thekeypad illumination on a scale of 1–7 (max.).Day/Night modeWhen a call or message is received, and when you press any key, thebacklight lights up the display and keypad. A bright display can be a potentialdistraction, particularly when driving at night or in poor lighting conditions.Day/Night mode lets you adjust the intensity of the backlight and keypadillumination to suit your working conditions. Night mode reduces the glarefrom the display, making it ideally suited for when the radio is cradled in avehicle at night time.When the preferences for day and night mode have been set, switchingbetween the modes automatically adjusts the backlight and display settings.To change Day/Night mode settings1. Select Menu >Options >Settings >Display Settings >Day/Night Mode.2. Scroll to each option (highlight it) to make your adjustments:Day Mode—to toggle between Day Mode and Night Mode press theToggle context key.Backlight Enabled—to toggle the backlight on/off press the Togglecontext key. When a tick appears in the box, the backlight is on, andwhen the box is empty, the backlight is off.Backlight Level—to adjust the intensity of the backlight and the keypad illumination on a scale of 1 to 7 rotate the Navi-knob.Tip: A soft key may be customised to switch between Day/Night mode.User Guide 41
Adjusting text and icon sizeYour radio uses the default size for the text and icons set duringcustomisation, however it also supports a number of different size modes thatcontrol how text and icons are displayed. Having the ability to change thetext and icon size is useful when the handset is cradled in the car and youwant to enlarge the text and icons to make them easier to read from adistance.Caution: When selecting larger modes, some prompts or icons may notappear on the radio display.Your radio supports the following modes:Normal Mode allows the maximum amount of information available to bedisplayed in a compact character size.Large Mode displays screen information in a large character size.Very Large Mode displays the talkgroup number or talkgroup name, ascustomised, in an extra large size on the Home screen with all other screensin Large mode.Custom displays the Home screen, menu and WAP browser in predefinedtext sizes set during customisation. Only the Home screen supports VeryLarge mode, with other screens set to either Normal or Large mode.Note: Depending on the customisation of the Home screen, if the date isshown on the Home screen it may be truncated in Very Large mode. If thedate format YYYY.MM.DD is used, then the day will not display.To change text mode:1. Select Menu >Options >Settings >Display Settings >Text Size.2. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to highlight the mode and thenpress the Select context key.The radio displays the Home screen, with the text and icons appearing in thechosen mode.42 SC20 series – 04/2016
Setting the display languageYour radio operates in the language chosen during customisation and cansupport two display languages. The display uses the default language if theradio is only customised for a single language, or the currently selectedlanguage if two languages are programmed.To change the language:Tip: Your radio may be customised with a soft key or provide an optionon a SmartMenu to change the display language.1. Select Menu >Options >Settings >Language.2. Scroll to the language option, and then press the Select context key.The Home screen appears and the display shows the selected language.User Guide 43
Menu styleYou can display the menu in Grid,List or Compatibility style.1. Select Menu > Options > Settings > Display Settings > Menu Style.2. Select one option:Grid—set Grid menu styleList—set List menu styleCard—set Card (Compatibility) menu styleGrid stylehighlight items using the four navigation keysto open an item press Selectto return to the top level screen press Cancel or Cancel/Home key.List style44 SC20 series – 04/2016
highlight items using the Down and Up navigation keys.to open an item press Selectto return to the top level screen press Cancel or the Cancel/Home key.Compatibility style (card)highlight items using the Left and Right navigation keysto open an item press Selectto return to the top level screen press Cancel or Cancel/Home key.Time and DateYour radio can be customised to display the current time and date on theHome screen. The time is shown in 24 hour format. The day and monthappear in alphanumeric characters, for example Wednesday, 20 May. Yourradio may be customised to use shortened forms for the day (Wed.).To view and edit the time and date1. Select Menu >Options >Settings >Time and Date.2. Press Edit or press the Select/Send key.3. Enter the digits required (see Text entry on page 71).4. Press OK or the Select/Send key to save your changes; press Cancel or theCancel/Home key to abandon your changes.User Guide 45
Talkgroups and foldersYour radio can only participate in calls with talkgroups it is attached to viathe network. You can only initiate calls to other radio users in the selectedtalkgroup. (However, when ongoing calls are detected on any talkgroup yourradio is scanning you can join in by pressing the PTT.) When your radio ispowered on it re-selects either the default talkgroup or to your last selectedtalkgroup.Talkgroups are pre-programmed onto your radio. Each talkgroup typicallycontains users who have a similar role or who are within a distinct location orwho provide a service that you would use.Talkgroups are organised into folders to help you quickly select one that isapplicable to your environment or situation. A top level folder can have anumber of sub-folders, similar to a folder structure on a computer. A foldercan contain both folders and talkgroups. The folders available depend on thecustomisation of your radio; various ‘special’ folders are also programmedinto your radio (see Special folders on page 51).# Description1 Header (customisable)2 Folder level3 Folder name4 Talkgroup Information46 SC20 series – 04/2016
Tip: Select the ‘All’ folder to select a talkgroup from a single list of alltalkgroups.Note: Talkgroups in the Smart Call Folder-1 or Smart Call Folder-2 folderscan only be accessed when the appropriate Smart Call mode has beenselected from the Speech Call Settings screen or by using a soft key. (SeeSmart Calls on page 68.)User Guide 47
Typical folder arrangementThe following illustration shows how the folders can be used to organisetalkgroups:48 SC20 series – 04/2016
Select a talkgroupYou can use one of the following methods to select a talkgroup:From the Home screen, press the Groups context key.From the Menu navigate to the Groups menu.Use a soft key to return to your Home Group.Centre context key (Groups)1. From the Home Screen, press the Groups context key. The currentselected folder and talkgroup appear in a selection box.Tip: If you want to change to another talkgroup within the samefolder, simply enter the number of the talkgroup, or select the AllFolder which contains all the talkgroups and enter the number of thetalkgroup.2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to move between folders at thesame level. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to move between thefolder levels (sub-folders).Rotate the Navi-knob to scroll through the talkgroups within the currentlyselected folder. The directional arrows under the talkgroup name indicatethe rotational direction of the Navi-knob.3. Press the Select context key to attach to the talkgroup.User Guide 49
Working with foldersVarious folder operations are available from the Folders menu:Select Menu >Groups > Folders.Opening a folder1. Highlight a folder and press the Open context key.Tip: To navigate back ‘up’ the folders list, press Back.Searching for folders and talkgroupsYou can search for talkgroups or folders by filtering on a text string. Itemswhich do not match the string are temporarily ‘filtered out’ of the list.You can use either:Search card—to filter the current talkgroup/folder folder.Search all—to filter across all talkgroups and folders1. To search inside a specific folder, open that folder.2. Press Options then select Search card or Search all.3. Enter characters you wish to filter against (see Text entry on page 71).The list of matching names is dynamically filtered as characters areentered. Only matching talkgroups or folders remain in the list.4. To cancel the filter operation select the Stop search option.Inserting a talkgroup into a folderIf a folder is editable you can use the Insert option to insert a talkgroup intoit.Deleting a talkgroup from a folderIf a folder is editable you can use the Delete option to remove a talkgroupfrom it. The talkgroup can still be selected from the All folder if customised,or by entering the talkgroup number directly in the Talkgroup Selection box.50 SC20 series – 04/2016
Create a ‘favourite’ talkgroupTo quickly access frequently used talkgroups, you can add them to theFavourites folder.1. Select Menu > Groups > Folders > Favourites.2. Press Options, then select Open.3. Navigate to the New Group option then press Options.4. Press Insert.5. Select the talkgroup you want to add (from any folder).6. Press Select to insert the talkgroup into the Favourites folder.Tip: If the New Group option is not available, you do not have 'edit'permissions on the Favourites folder. The Favourites folder must be set to'Edit' at customisation.Special foldersIn addition to the ‘standard’ folders created to contain your talkgroups, yourradio continuously scans talkgroups in ‘special’ folders for any activity(except Favourites). When ongoing calls are detected you can join in bypressing the PTT.Note: Special folders can only contain talkgroups: they cannot containother folders.The following special folders may be programmed into your radio duringcustomisation:Background—talkgroups which the radio scans continuously for activity.You cannot select a background talkgroup.Always attached—talkgroups which the radio scans continuously foractivity. You can select a background talkgroup.DGNA—contains up to 50 dynamically assigned groups. The contents areautomatically maintained by the radio and are not customisable. You canselect a DGNA talkgroup.User Guide 51
UDSL—user-defined scan list(s), see User Defined Scan Lists below. A list oftalkgroups which you can modify yourself. If you select a UDSL instead of aspecific talkgroup your radio scans all the talkgroups in that UDSL. Until aUDSL is selected its talkgroups are not scanned for activity. For moreinformation see User Defined Scan Lists below.Favourites—frequently used talkgroups that can be added to the folderduring customisation or added by the user.All—contains every talkgroup programmed into your radio. This includesall talkgroups in the ‘standard’ folders created to contain your talkgroupsand those in all special folders (but not those in DGNA).User Defined Scan ListsA User Defined Scan List (UDSL) is a list of talkgroups which are either fixed,or user-definable. Until a UDSL is selected the talkgroups it contains are notscanned and your radio cannot receive calls from them. Your radio can havea maximum of 20 UDSLs, and up to 10 talkgroups can reside within eachUDSL.If you select a UDSL (in the same way as you select a talkgroup, see Select atalkgroup on page 49):the talkgroups it contains are scanned, allowing your radio to receive callsfrom any of the talkgroups in the UDSLthe UDSL icon is displayed in the right hand corner of the radiodisplayone talkgroup in the UDSL becomes the ‘selected talkgroup; when youinitiate calls they are made to this talkgroup (providing that there is noactivity on any other talkgroups being scanned).Each talkgroup in a UDSL can have up to three different levels of user-definable group scan priorities which are used by your radio when decidingwhich call to follow when a call on one talkgroup is active and a call onanother talkgroup is received. The scan priority of each talkgroup in a UDSLis shown at the right hand side of the screen as (High), (Normal) or(Low). You can designate a selected talkgroup in each UDSL. You can addand remove talkgroups from a UDSL.52 SC20 series – 04/2016
View and edit scan list1. Select Menu >Groups > Scan Lists.2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to select one of the UDSLs andpress Open.3. Press Edit.Change default (selected) talkgroup1. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to select one of the talkgroups inthe UDSL.2. Select Edit > Options > Select.3. Select Edit > Options > Save.Add a talkgroup1. Press Options > Add.2. The talkgroup selection box is activated. Select a talkgroup as described inSelect a talkgroup (described on page 49) then press Select.3. Select Edit > Options > Save.Remove a talkgroupSelect the talkgroup you wish to remove then:1. Select Edit > Options > Delete.2. Select Edit > Options > Save.Changing group scanning priority1. Select Edit > Options > Change Priority.2. Select scan priority (High), (Normal) or (Low) then press Select.3. Select Edit > Options > Save.Scanning ON/OFFYou can enable or disable scanning of talkgroups in the selected UDSL. (Note:the selected talkgroup is always scanned.)1. Select Menu >Groups > Scanning ON/OFF.2. Press Toggle (or the Select/Send key) to enable/disable scanning:Scanning enabled—UDSL talkgroups are scanned. The Scanning iconis displayed.Scanning disabled—UDSL talkgroups are not scanned.User Guide 53
Quick GroupsYou can quickly change to a different talkgroup by pressing a customisedQuick Group soft key specified for that talkgroup.To select the Quick Group talkgroupPress the customised Quick Group soft key. Alternatively, view theQuickgroup using the menu then press Select.To view your Quick GroupsYou can view the talkgroups and folders associated with your assigned QuickGroups.1. Select Menu > Groups > Quick Groups.2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a Quick Group thenpress Select.To change the talkgroup associated with a Quick GroupYour radio can be customised to allow you to change the talkgroup associatedwith a Quick Group.Note: These changes may be overwritten when your radio isreprogrammed.To associate to your current talkgroupSelect and view a Quick Group (described in To view your Quick Groupsabove) then:Select Options > Change > Current.Your current talkgroup is now associated with the selected Quick Group.54 SC20 series – 04/2016
ContactsDetails of regularly used contacts are stored in a phone book. The phone bookhas a series of folders labelled Menu,Search,All and Personal. Your radio mayhave additional folders containing contacts programmed into your radioduring customisation.The Personal folder contains contacts you create (personal contacts). Thisfolder only appears when you create your first personal contact. The Allfolder contains both personal contacts and contacts programmed into yourradio.Each contact can have up to six associated numbers. A maximum of 6000numbers can be held in the phone book. The icon next to each contactindicates the dial mode, a radio or to a telephone, of the firstnumber associated with it.Contacts are arranged in a series of up to 64 folders including the following:All — contains all contacts in the Phone bookMenu — contains options to create and delete contacts in your PersonalfolderSearch — allows you to search the entire Phone book for contacts andnumbers. Initially lists the names of all the folders in the phone book andthe number of contacts in each folder.Personal — contains contacts you create. This is the only folder you canedit.Note: The Personal folder is hidden until you create your first personalcontact.Tip: If customised you can also press the Shortcut context key in theHome screen to open the Shortcut Bar, then select the Phone book.To open the Phone book, from the Home screen, press the Menu context key,then select Phone > Contacts.User Guide 55
Searching and filtering contactsYou can search the entire phone book for contact names and numbers, orfilter the contacts within a folder by entering a search string into the SearchBar at the top of any folder (except Menu):When the search is complete:the Search folder lists folders containing at least one entry containing thesearch string, and the number of entries in those folders. You can openany of the listed folders.all other folders are filtered to show their matching entries above a dottedline. All non-matching entries are listed below the dotted line.Note: Spaces in a search string ‘split’ it into separate strings. Searchattempts to match each string in sequence.To search for contacts and numbers within the phone book:1. Select Menu > Phone > Contacts. Navigate to the Search folder.2. Press the Up navigation key to open the Search Bar.3. Enter a search string (see Text entry on page 71) and press the Searchcontext key.4. When the search is complete, any folder containing a possible match toyour search (and the number of possible matches within that folder)appear in the Search folder. To open a folder, select it and then press theOpen context key.5. To clear the search string, press the Delete context key to delete eachcharacter in the search string, then press the Cancel context key, then theOK context key.To filter contacts within a folder:1. Open the folder.2. Press the Up navigation key to open the Search Bar.3. Enter a search string (see Text entry on page 71), then press the Filtercontext key.4. Any contact in the folder that is a possible match to your search criteriaappears at the top of the contact list. To view the contact's details, selectthe contact and press the Open context key.56 SC20 series – 04/2016
5. To clear the search string, press the Delete context key to delete eachcharacter in the search string, then press the Cancel context key, then theOK context key.View contact details1. Select Menu > Phone > Contacts.2. Navigate to the contact you want to view details of then press the Openkey.The contact numbers associated with the selected name are displayed. Theicon next to each number indicates its dial mode (for example, to a radioor to a telephone).To return to the original folder, press Cancel or the Cancel/Home key.Creating contactsContacts you create are added to your Personal folder.To create a contact:1. Select Menu > Phone > Contacts.2. Navigate to the Menu card and select Create Contact.3. Enter the contact name (see Text entry on page 71) then press the Savecontext key.4. Select a dial mode for this contact, either TETRA Network (default) ortelephone/mobile network.To change the dial mode, press the Up navigation key to select the dialmode line then use the Left or Right navigation keys to switch dial modes.Press the Down navigation key to continue entering the number.Note: If the message Wrong number type appears, change the dial modeor check that the length of the number is between 5 and 8 numbers.5. Enter the number (see Text entry on page 71) then press the Save contextkey.User Guide 57
6. To add more phone numbers for the contact select Add Next Number andrepeat the previous step.Tip: To add further contact numbers to a saved contact, open thecontact and select Add New Number at the end of its numbers list.7. To return to the Personal folder press the Cancel context key or press theCancel/Home key.Editing contactsYou can edit (and delete) contacts in the Personal folder of the Phone book.To edit personal contacts:1. Select Menu > Phone > Contacts and then select the Personal folder.2. Navigate to the contact you want to edit, then press Open.To edit the name:1. Select the name and then press Edit.2. Make changes as required, then press Save.To edit a number:1. Select the number and then press Options. Select Edit and press Select.2. Make changes: to add additional digits press the number keys; to deletedigits press the Left navigation key.3. After making changes press Save.To delete a contact:1. Select the contact and press Open.2. Press Options.3. Select Edit >Delete contact, then press Select.58 SC20 series – 04/2016
Delete all contactsYou can delete all contacts in your Personal folder.Tip: You can also delete individual contacts or numbers associated withthem, see Editing contacts on the previous page.To delete all contacts1. Select Menu > Phone > Contacts.2. Navigate to the Menu card then select Delete User Contacts.User Guide 59
CallsThe various types of voice and data calls that are supported by your radio,and the acoustic and visual alerts that accompany a call, depend on yourradio's customisation.Call typesSepura radios support the following voice- and data call types:Voice call typesVoice call type DescriptionGroupA call between you and a group of other radio users inyour attached talkgroup. A group call is always a half-duplex call. Users can join and leave the call at any time.Group calls are initiated by pressing the PTT button. SeeTalkgroups and folders on page 46.IndividualA call to another user or dispatcher in the TETRAnetwork, or to an external telephone subscriber via theGateway. full-duplex and half-duplex calls aresupported.Individual calls to outside the TETRA network can bemade between a terminal or a dispatcher and a telephonesubscriber in a network to which the TETRA networkhas a gateway interface. These calls are always full-duplex.A full-duplex call is one in which both parties canspeak at the same time. The Select/Send andCancel\Home keys are used to initiate and end calls.In a half-duplex call only one person can speak at a timeand needs to press the PTT button.PBXA call to a user on a private branch exchange (PBX). Thiscall needs to be set up by your service provider andallows you to call a person by dialling their extensionnumber (preceded by a programmed digit used to dialthe exchange).PSTN A call to a user on a the public switched telephonenetwork (PSTN).60 SC20 series – 04/2016
Voice call type DescriptionBroadcastA special type of group call, which is received by allterminals in the system (system-wide broadcast call) orby a specific group. The originator of a Broadcast call isusually a dispatcher. The receiving members cannot talk.Quick CallA special individual call configured on a soft key torequest help or information from a pre-configuredindividual or talkgroup destination in a non-emergencysituation. Quick calls can also send status and positionreports. They can have a call priority that is differentfrom the calls normally set up using the PTT or theSelect/Send key.Smart CallA special individual call made in Smart Call mode whichallows you to make group or broadcast calls to specifictalkgroups without the need to notify the network aboutthe talkgroup change. Smart Call mode is initiated from aconfigured soft key.Smart call priority can have a call priority value from 0(undefined) to 15 (pre-emptive priority 4, emergency) inTMO and to a value from 0 (undefined) to 3 (Emergencypre-emptive priority call) in DMO.Alarm CallThe Alarm Call has the highest call priority in TETRA.Usually initiated by pressing the Emergency Button.Alerts all other radio users on the talkgroup of theemergency situation.Data call typesData call type DescriptionIndividual full-duplexCircuit Mode DataCircuit Mode data calls have a very short transit delayand so are suitable real-time servicesStatus MessageA Status message may have 65536 possible status values.Of these, value 0 is defined to mean ‘Emergency,’ values1–32767 are reserved, and values 32768–65535 are availablefor network or user-specific definition.SDS Message A user-defined message that can be sent by individualsand received by individuals and talkgroups.Packet DataTETRA Packet Data extends TETRA to act as an IPsubnet. This enables application programmers to buildtheir applications in a well-standardised environment.Call HistoryThe Call History records up to 20 recent individual calls. It can be customisedto display Incoming Calls or Outgoing Calls or both sets of call types in a list.User Guide 61
The following icons are used to distinguish different types of TETRAand PBX/PSTN call events:Icon DescriptionReceived TMO callSent TMO callMissed call. Call was not answered or cleared.TETRA Alarm CallReceived TETRA DMO CallSent TETRA DMO CallCaution: If you do not switch off your radio correctly (using theMode/Power key) the call history is deleted.To display the call historySelect Menu > Phone > Call History.To display the call informationSelect a call in the call history list then press Open.To make a call from call historySee Individual calls on page 64.Group callsGroup (point-to-multipoint) calls are calls where you talk to other users withina nominated group of radio users (a talkgroup). In a Group call only oneperson can talk at any one time (known as half-duplex mode).During Group calls the microphone at the top of your radio is active and allreceived audio is routed to the loudspeaker.Making a group call1. Press and hold the PTT button and speak into the top microphone.The LEDchanges to solid red to indicate that your radio is transmitting,and an audible tone is heard and your radio status text changes to 'Talk'.62 SC20 series – 04/2016
2. When you have finished talking, release the PTT button and listen toaudio received, through the loudspeaker.The LED changes to solid green whilst the group call is active and yourradio status text changes to ‘Group Call’.3. You can also clear the group call by pressing:Clear Call soft key (if customised)Cancel/Home keyReceiving a group callWhen a Group call is received, the LEDflashes red and your radio statuschanges to ‘Group Call’. The name of the talk group, talk group folder andthe caller’s ID are displayed. When the LED changes to solid green (after afew seconds) you can respond to the call.User Guide 63
Individual callsIndividual calls (point-to-point) are private calls between you and one otherperson. You can make individual calls in two modes:individual calls (half-duplex mode)—where only one person can talk at atime using the PTT button.individual ‘phone’ calls (full-duplex mode)—where both parties can talksimultaneously. Use the Select/Send and Cancel/Home keys to initiate andend the call.During phone calls the bottom microphone (behind the keypad) and theearpiece are active, allowing you to hold your radio against your head likea telephone handset or a GSM telephone.When an individual call is received, your radio sounds an audible alert anddisplays the identity of the caller (if the contact is stored in your phone book)or the ISSI of the caller.Privacy modeYou can press a customised Privacy Mode soft key before dialling or during acall to prevent interruptions from other calls during important or sensitivecall. When you have Privacy Mode enabled, calls made to your radio aremarked as missed calls (see Call History on page 61).Making individual calls (half-duplex mode)Calling a contact:1. Select Menu > Phone > Contacts to open the contacts menu.2. Navigate to a contacts folder (such as the All folder) and select yourcontact. Press the Open context key, then choose the phone number.3. Press the PTT button to initiate the call (or press Options, select Dial thenpress Select.When the call is connected (the tri-colour LED illuminates green and aconfirmation tone sounds).4. To speak, press the PTT button; release the PTT button to listen.5. To end the call, press the Clear context key or the Cancel/Home key.64 SC20 series – 04/2016
Note: If your radio has been customised with a single dial mode forTETRA, PBX and PSTN numbers, the dial mode icon cannot be changed.Calling by dialling:1. From the Home Screen, dial the number of the person you are calling.2. Press the PTT button to initiate the call (or press the Call context key).3. To speak press the PTT button; release the PTT button to listen to theother radio users.4. To end the call, press the Clear context or the Cancel/Home key.Receiving individual calls (half-duplex)1. Press the PTT button to answer the call or the Clear context key to rejectthe call.Making individual phone calls (full-duplex mode)Calling a contact:1. Select Menu > Phone > Contacts to open the contacts menu.2. Navigate to a contacts folder (such as the All folder) and select yourcontact. Press the Open context key, then choose the phone number.3. To initiate the ‘phone’ call press the Dial context key.4. To end the call, press the Clear context key or the Cancel/Home key.Note: If your radio has been customised with a single dial mode forTETRA, PBX and PSTN numbers, the dial mode icon cannot be changed.Calling by dialling:1. From Home Screen, dial the number of the person you are calling.2. Press Send or press the Select/Send key to iniate the call.3. To end the call, press Clear.Note: If your radio has been customised with a single dial mode forTETRA, PBX and PSTN numbers, the dial mode icon cannot be changed.User Guide 65
Hands-free modeIf you are using a full-duplex audio accessory, simply press the Select/Sendkey and continue fully hands free.Receiving a phone callWhen an incoming phone call is received, your radio sounds an audible alertand displays the identity of the caller (if the contact or number is stored inyour phone book).1. Press the Accept context key or the Select/Send key to answer the call.Press the Reject context key or the Cancel/Home key to reject the call.2. To end the call, press the Clear context key or the Cancel/Home key.Note: Your radio can be customised to answer calls automatically after aset time period, exactly as if the Accept context key or the Select/Send keyhad been pressed. If the time period is set to zero the call may beanswered before any alerts are audible.Answering phone calls in half-duplex modeYou can answer an incoming full-duplex (phone) call as a half-duplex call.This is useful, for example, where a full-duplex call could pick up too muchbackground noise for clear communications.1. Press the PTT button to answer the call in half-duplex mode.2. Continue as for Group calls and individual half-duplex calls:To speak press and hold the PTT button and speak into themicrophone.To listen release the PTT button and listen to audio received throughthe speaker.3. To end the call, press the Clear context key or the Cancel/Home key.Broadcast callsSometimes it may be necessary for your Dispatcher to make a high-prioritybroadcast (also known as a Site Wide Call) to all network users. These callstake priority over any lower priority on-going calls, and you cannot respondto them: pressing the PTT key has no effect during a broadcast call.66 SC20 series – 04/2016
During a broadcast call the display changes to ‘Broadcast Call’ and theBroadcast Call icon is displayed.Missed eventsThe Missed Events screen shows the number of Messages, Calls and Calloutsthat have been missed. Items in Bold are unread.Warning: If your radio has the user profile Group Focus selected, anycalls to it are not recorded as Missed Calls. See User profiles on page107.To open the listPress the Missed Events key (usually the top-right-front soft key under theblue LED or the appropriate soft key if a different one has been customised)from any screen.To close the listPress the Cancel context key.To view the message, call or Callout informationSelect the required option from the list using the Up and Down navigationkeys.To clear all messages or events1. Display the Missed Events box.2. Press and hold the Missed Event soft key. A pop-up box is displayed.3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the required option thepress the Select context key.Quick CallsA Quick Call allows you to request help or information in a non-emergencysituation.User Guide 67
To initiate a Quick Call1. Press a pre-configured soft key.2. Press the PTT to transmit.Depending on the configuration this causes all or some of the following tohappen:if your radio is in Smart Call Mode it reverts to Group or Individual Mode(see Smart Calls below).your radio sets up a voice call to a programmed recipient which can beindividual or talkgroupyour radio sends up to two Status messagesyour radio sends a position reportNote: Quick Calls cannot be made from a radio in Gateway Mode. Switchyour radio to TMO or DMO before making a Quick Call. See Direct ModeGateway on page 1Note: Quick Calls cannot be made from a radio which is making orreceiving an emergency call or if your radio is in Transmit Inhibit mode.See Emergency operation on page 33 and Transmit Inhibit on page 85.Smart CallsASmart Call is a high priority group or broadcast call to a specific talkgroup.This can be useful , for example, where you need to make an announcementto everyone in the vicinity of an incident, not just those in your selectedtalkgroup.The radio supports two separate Smart Call Modes (A and B) associated specialfolders Smart Call 1 and Smart Call 2 respectively. Each Smart Call Folder canbe pre-configured with up to 75 talkgroups.You initiate a Smart Call by switching to Smart Call mode, then you press thePTT to transmit to a chosen talkgroup in the Smart Call Folder.Note: Broadcast calls cannot be made from a radio which is in DMO.Attempting to make a Smart Call in DMO initiates a group call to theattached talkgroup.68 SC20 series – 04/2016
Make a Smart Call1. Open the Smart Call menu either of the following:Press a preconfigured soft key.Use the Speech Call Settings menu (see Speech call settings below.2. Select mode Smart Call A or Smart Call B.Your radio goes into Smart Call Mode. The tri-colour LED flashes amberand the active Smart Call folder is displayed.3. Select the required talkgroup in the current Smart Group Folder byturning the Navi-knob.4. Use the PTT (or press the Select context key or the Select/Send key) totransmit to the chosen talkgroup.To leave Smart Call Mode1. Open the Smart Call menu either of the following:Press a preconfigured soft key.Use the Speech Call Settings menu (see Speech call settings below.2. Select Group or Individual:Group—returns you to your previous talkgroupIndividual—allow you to make an individual call by diallingSpeech call settingsNote: The Speech Call Settings option is not available if your radio is inTransmit Inhibit on page 85.1. Select Menu >Groups > Speech Call Settings.2. Select one of the options.Modifying your call setupUnder certain circumstances, the type of a call which is being initiated byyour radio may be modified by the network or by the recipient of the call. Forexample, you might make a group call, but the actual call being establishedmight be converted to an individual call to a dispatcher.This feature is typically used by network administrators to provide centralisedcontrol over certain services (e.g. customising all the radios so that AlarmUser Guide 69
Calls are all the same type and destination, allowing the network to decidewhat type of call is made and the destination whenever an Alarm Call isinitiated).When your call is modified you are alerted with specific visual and acousticalert indications, to make you aware that a new type of call is beingconnected. The call continues as per any normal call of the new type, and theicons and information elements displayed inform you about the type of theongoing call.Once the call is established, the characteristics of the new call are the same asthose of any call of that type. For example, if the new call is half-duplex, youneed to press PTT before starting to speak, releasing the PTT allows otherparties to take the speech item, and the top microphone and half-duplexloudspeakers are used.Tip: When a radio is worn attached to your body, a half-duplex to full-duplex call modification can be difficult to handle (since the latter is atelephone-type call). To overcome this, your radio can treat the full-duplex calls (resulting from a half-duplex call modification) as if they arehalf-duplex calls, i.e. using PTT before speaking and releasing it to hearthe other party. (Making individual phone calls (full-duplex mode) on page65.)70 SC20 series – 04/2016
Text entryWriting and editing text on your radio is similar to most smart phones. Textedit mode is automatically activated when you select certain functions, suchas creating a message or adding a contact to your phone book.To enter characters:Press a key repeatedly to highlight a character in its Character Selection Boxat the bottom of the screen, then press the Select context key (or wait for thecharacter to be auto-inserted).To delete a character:To delete the character to the left of the cursor press the Delete context key.To enter special characters:To insert punctuation (full stop, comma, or semi-colon) press zero (0) repeatedlyuntil the symbol is highlighted in the Character Selection Box, then press theSelect context key (or wait for the character to be auto-inserted).To insert a space press 1(on the keypad).To insert symbols press the hash(#) key repeatedly until the symbol ishighlighted in the Character Selection Box, then press the Select context key(or wait for the character to be auto-inserted).To change the character set:Press the Star (*) key during text entry.Cursor movementWhen you enter text the cursor advances automatically. You can also movethe cursor character by character or to the start or end of a sentence using thenavigation keys.User Guide 71
Cursor Movement DescriptionMove one character at atime Press the Right or Left navigation key.Move to the start of asentence Press the Up navigation key.Move to the end of asentence Press the Down navigation key.Add a space Press the 1 key.Character setsYou can use character sets to change the style of the text, and to enternumbers and special characters. The character set can be changed as often asrequired when entering text. The following character sets are supported:Character set DescriptionAuto-capitalisation (Abc)The first letter is entered in upper-case, withall following characters in lower-case. Newsentences start with a capital letter and endwith a full stop (.), question mark (?) orexclamation mark (!) followed by one or morespaces.Upper case (ABC) All characters are entered in upper-case.Lower case (abc) All characters are entered in lower-case.Numeric (123) All characters are numbers.Special characters(!.@)You can select special characters such as fullstops (.), semi-colon (;) and commas (,) bypressing the 0key. Further special characters#@!”£$%&’()*+- are available on the #key.Chinese characters Simplified and Zhiyan. Chinese character setsbelowThe selected character set is indicated on the status line at the top of thedisplay, next to the Battery Charge icon.Chinese character setsSimplified ChineseYou can build up Simplified Chinese characters by pressing the appropriatekeys on the keypad to input strokes. As strokes are entered they display in72 SC20 series – 04/2016
the top left of the character selection box and the set of possible matchingcharacters is displayed above the Context keys.You can also use pinyin to enter a phonetic version of a Simplified Chinesecharacter (e.g. ‘Lu’) which is displayed in the top left of the characterselection box—in the same place as the strokes described above—and the setof possible matching characters is displayed above the Context keys.When the right and/or left arrow icons are displayed in the characterselection box, use the Left and Right navigation keys to select from thecharacters displayed. To see further characters press the Down navigationkey, and press the Up navigation key to return to characters already viewed.The characters are displayed in sets of seven.To enter the highlighted character—press Insert or press the Select/Sendkey.Zhiyan ChineseZhiyan Chinese characters are composed and entered in a similar way toSimplified Chinese characters, however when the keys are pressed to inputthe strokes that build up the character you must then press the Select/Sendkey to display the set of possible matching characters.User Guide 73
MessagesYour radio supports status messages, text (SDS) messages andpicture messages. All message types are available from the Messages menu.Message InboxIncoming messages are displayed in the Inbox with the most recently receivedmessages at the top. Unread messages appear in Bold. The Inbox can store upto 50 messages. When the Inbox is full, unsaved older messages areautomatically deleted when new messages are received. If you want to keep amessage, you must save it.If your radio is configured to show messages in tabs, the most recent messageappears on the last numbered tab, for example if there are 5 messages in yourInbox a new message will appear on tab number 6. If you want to read oldermessages use the navigation keys to scroll through the message tabs. Unreadmessage appear on black labelled tabs.Note: To keep the Inbox to a manageable size it is recommended thatmessages are deleted or saved after reading them. See Saved messages onpage 77.When a new message arrivesthe New Message icon appears to show there is a new message in theInbox.the radio vibratesthe tri-colour LED flashes amberthe blue LED flashes periodically (‘missed event’)the display flashes periodically (‘missed event’)if specified in the message, the text of the message (SDS message) or image(Picture message) is displayed on the screen as soon as it is receivedTo open the Inbox:Choose one of the following methods:74 SC20 series – 04/2016
Press a customised soft keyOpen the Shortcut Bar (in the Home screen press the Shortcut context keyor the Up navigation key) then navigate to the Inbox shortcut and pressthe Select context key.Message iconsVarious icons are used to identify the type of message received:Icon DescriptionStatus messageSDS message (unread)SDS messageBroken message: there was a problem receiving the message. Itscontents are lost or damaged.Saved Messages is nearly full to capacity [customisable]SDS message with Paging Alert (unread)SDS message with Paging AlertPicture message (unread)Picture messageInbox operationsOpen the messageView the message details (See View message details on the next page.)Reply to the message (not picture messages)Forward the message to a contact (not picture messages)Save the message(See Saved messages on page 77.)Delete the messageUser Guide 75
Opening messagesTo open a message:1. Open your Inbox (see To open the Inbox: on page 74).2. Scroll to the message and then press the Open context key.View message detailsYou can view the details of received messages.To view message details:1. Open your Inbox (see To open the Inbox: on page 74).2. Select a message then use Options > Details.3. To exit the Details screen press Cancel.4.Item Description1 Message location (Inbox)2Size. Note: this is a relative measure of themessage size (not number of characters). Youcan use Size to decide which message(s) todelete if Saved Messages becomes full (seeMessage Inbox on page 74)3 Sender4 Time received5 Dial mode6 Date received76 SC20 series – 04/2016
Reply to a messageTo reply to a message:1. From an open message, select Reply.2. From Inbox, select a message then select Options > Reply.3. Create your response (see Text entry on page 71.)4. When you have finished, press Send.5. Select a recipient:a. Send to Default—send to message senderb. Send to Group—send to your current talkgroupc. Phonebook—send to a contact in your phonebookd. Dial—send to a number you dial6. Press Send.Open a URL in a messageOpen the message then select Options > Open URL.A text message may contain a URL which you can open in the WAP Browser.Note: If your radio has been customised to do so, URLs in text messagescan open automatically in the WAP Browser when they are received.Saved messagesYou can save up to 50 messages in your Saved messages folder. When theremaining space is insufficient to save a particular message, an error isdisplayed which indicates the amount of space required to store the currentmessage. Delete one or more messages to clear some space for new ones to besaved.Caution: Saved Messages can be lost if the radio is not correctly switchedoff when powering down (see Power off on page 23).To save a message:1. Open the message (or select it in the Inbox).2. Select Options > Save.User Guide 77
A message indicating that the message has been stored is displayed.To view saved messages:Select Menu > Messages > Saved Messages. Use the navigation keys to scrollthrough the list of messages.To delete saved messages:1. View Saved Messages (see To view saved messages: above).2. Select Options > Delete.3. Select a delete option:To delete the selected saved message select Delete MessageTo delete all saved messages select Delete AllCreate a text message1. Select Menu > Messages > Create Message. An empty message boxappears.2. Enter your message text (see Text entry on page 71).3. EITHER:send the message immediatelysave the updated messageTip: To return to the top level menu screen, either wait for the inactivitytimer to expire, or press and hold the Cancel/Home key, or press and holdthe ‘clear’ soft key.To send the message immediatelySee Sending messages on the facing pageTip: You can set an option to confirm that the message has beendelivered, see SDS Report Request on page 81.To save the messageSelect Options > Save.To edit a saved text message1. View Saved Messages and select the saved message.2. Select Options > Edit.78 SC20 series – 04/2016
3. Edit the message as required. (See Text entry on page 71.)4. EITHER:send the message immediatelysave the updated messageTo send the message immediatelySee Sending messages belowTo save the updated messageSelect Options > Save.Sending messagesYou can send text (SDS) and status messages to:the currently selected talkgroupthe default destination customised in your radio (for example, the messagesender)a Phonebook entrya destination you key inNote: For setting default destination see Set default destination on page 81.1. Choose one of the following methods:Create a text message (described on the previous page)Select a saved text message (see Saved messages on page 77Select a status message from the Send Status List (see Status messages onpage 1)2. Select Send or Options > Send.3. Select a destination (see below):Send to default destinationSelect Send to Default then select Send. The message is sent and the radioreturns to the message screen.Send to current talkgroup1. Select Send to Group. The current talkgroup is shown.2. Select Send.User Guide 79
Send to a Phonebook entry1. Select Phonebook. Your Phonebook opens.2. Select your contact and press Open.3. Select the phone number. (Contacts can have multiple phone numbers).4. Press Send to send the message.Note: While you are selecting the address for a message you cannot makeoutgoing calls to Phonebook.Send to a dialled destination1. Select Dial.2. Key in an individual address (ISSI, Individual Short Subscriber Identity) inthe dial box.3. Press Send to send the message.Send a status messageTo send a status message, choose one of the following methods:Shortcut BarPress Shortcut to open the Shortcut Bar, then select Quick Status (ifcustomised).From the Home screen1. In the Home screen, double-press the Groups key.2. Press the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll through the statusmessages.3. To send the message, press Send, then select Send to default (or chooseanother destination such as your talkgroup, contact in your phone book ordial the number).Soft key (Quick Status message)Press a soft key. Messages sent from soft keys are called Quick Status messages.Note: During a Group Call with the call dialogue screen displayed, youcannot send Quick Status messages using the Select/Send key or theCancel/Home key. Instead, first press the Down Navigation key to clearthe call dialogue screen, or exit the call.80 SC20 series – 04/2016
Menu1. Select Menu > Messages > Send Status.2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the status and thenselect Options >Send.3. Select a destination.Edit status messages before sendingYou can edit the text label of a status message prior to sending it. When themessage is edited, it is sent as a text message, rather than as a status messagecode.With the status message selected, press Options and then select Edit . Enteryour text before sending the message.Tip: The Edit option is only available when you open a status messagefrom the menu.SDS Report RequestYou can request a Delivery Report and/or a Read Report when you send anSDS (text) message. These cause a pop-up box to open when sent messagesare successfully delivered and read respectively.1. Select Menu > Messages > SDS Report Status.2. Navigate to a report type and press Toggle to toggle the report on (ticked)and off.Set default destinationYou can enter and update the default destination address that your radiooffers when you send a status or SDS message. This can be either a talkgroupor an individual.1. Select Menu >Messages > Status Destination.2. Select Options (or press the Select/Send key) then select Edit.3. Select Dial or Phonebook:select Phonebook to open the Phonebook and choose a contact(Contacts on page 55)select Dial to enter the required number directly from the radio keypad.4. Press Save or the Select/Send key to save the number (or press Cancel orthe Cancel/Home key to cancel it and return to the previous number).User Guide 81
Picture messagesPicture messagesYour radio can receive picture messages which may have accompanying text.You may also be alerted by an alarm (if specified in the message) andvibration and LED alerts (if customised). (You cannot reply to or forward apicture messages.)Tip: You can press any key to stop the audible alarm.Open picture message1. Select a picture message then click Open.2. To view the image full screen, use Options > View Image.The image and any text associated with it are displayed.Note: If the image data has been corrupted the Broken Picture icon isdisplayed.Paging alertsThe Paging Alerts feature allows the radio to act as a pager when it is innormal operating mode or when you select a user profile which results in theradio appearing to be switched off. (See User profiles on page 107.) ThePaging Alerts feature is triggered by receipt of a Status message which isautomatically displayed.If there is also an associated SDS message to explain the reason for the PagingAlert this is automatically displayed on the radio. If a call is in progress thePaging Alert interrupts it. The SDS message is marked with an icon toindicate that it is associated with a Paging Alert.When the Paging Alert is triggered you hear a discordant two tone alarm andthe tri-colour LED flashes amber to indicate that a Status message has beenreceived. To stop the two tone alert press any key.82 SC20 series – 04/2016
Tip: Your radio can be customised so that a Paging Alert automaticallymakes it fully operational on receipt of the Status message which triggeredthe Paging Alert.User Guide 83
NetworksAuthenticationRemote User Assignment (aliasing)If your radio supports Remote User Assignment (RUA) using TETRAInteroperability Profile (TIP) defined procedures and transactions, yourpresence on the network requires authentication.RUA allows you to be authenticated onto the network by entering a useridentity and optionally a PIN (maximum 7 digit). Once accepted by thesystem, you can be addressed by your user identity, if aliasing is supported bythe system.At the start of a shift, you can take a pool radio and, after you log in, otherradio users on the network can identify you by you user name. TETRAservices including individual voice and data (Status and SDS) communicationcan be set up using your user name (provided your user name and yourcorresponding user ISSI are in the Phonebook).Caution: If you power on your radio using the Emergency button youmust log on to the network before an Alarm call can be initiated.Note: Network log on/off may be initiated by your dispatcher.To log on/off:Your radio may be customised to request PIN entry log on to the networkwhen powered on. Alternatively select Menu > Networks > Log ON/OFF.A screen appears:Log On—enter you user ID and password then press Confirm.Log Off—press Confirm.Details—indicates the current log on state of the radio. and displays theuser's network identity.84 SC20 series – 04/2016
Change NetworkYou radio may be customised to use other networks when you move intotheir coverage area.To change network1. Select Menu > Networks > Change Network.2. Navigate to the required network then press Select or the Select/Send key.Tip: To select the local network automatically, select the Automatic checkbox. (Pressing the Cancel/Home key does not deselect a network.)Transmit InhibitSometimes you may be working in areas that are sensitive to Radio Frequency(RF) signals such as healthcare facilities. To continue operating your radio inthese areas, you can set your radio to Transmit Inhibit mode to prevent anyRF transmission.When Transmit Inhibit is activated or deactivated, a status message is sentconfirming the operational state of your radio. You cannot activate TransmitInhibit when you are in a call.Caution: Alarm Calls initiated in Transmit Inhibit mode are stilltransmitted.Note: You cannot select Transmit Inhibit if user profile Do Not Disturb isselected. See User profiles on page 107.Note: Your radio automatically leaves Transmit Inhibit mode when youpower it off; when powered on again Transmit Inhibit is not activated.To activate or deactivate Transmit Inhibit mode1. Select Menu > Networks > Transmit Inhibit.2. Select Toggle to toggle Transmit Inhibit on/off.When Transmit Inhibit mode is activated:User Guide 85
The Transmit Inhibit icon appears in the Shortcut Bar as a notification orthe status line on the Home screenThe Tri-colour LED flashes orange four times approximately every 2seconds.Tip: There may be a soft key programmed to toggle Transmit Inhibiton/off. For a list of programmed soft keys refer to the radio's Help (Menu> Help).Fallback ModeIf a base station loses communication with the rest of the network, then anyradios using the base station continue to operate, but with a reduced service.This is known as Fallback Mode. The base station broadcasts the loss ofcommunication to all radios which are using it.In Fallback Mode your radio can only communicate with other radios that areregistered on the same site: no inter-site communication is available.When your radio enters Fallback Mode:the radio status bar indicates Fallback Mode and the yellow warningtriangle is displayed momentarilythe Fallback Mode text box pops up in the centre of the screen for a fewseconds showing a customisable text messagethe RSSI antenna icon flashes continuouslythe tri-colour LED flashes amber intermittently (indicating limited servicemode)the radio generates a warning toneWhen your radio leaves Fallback Mode:the radio status bar returns to normal (Ready… or similar)the RSSI antenna icon stops flashingthe tri-colour LED stops flashinga text box pops up indicating normal operation.the radio generates a warning tone.86 SC20 series – 04/2016
Operating ModesYour radio supports the following operating modes:In Trunked Mode Operation (TMO Mode) your radio operates on thenetwork infrastructure supplied by your service provider.In Direct Mode Operation (DMO Mode) your radio can transmit directlyto another radio (antenna to antenna). In DMO Mode radio coveragedepends on the position of the caller and the receiving radio. When youswitch to DMO your radio leaves the network and tunes to the selectedDMO talkgroup. See also DMO Mode on the next page.In Repeater Mode your radio enables two or more radios operating inDMO Mode to communicate over an extended range, automaticallyrelaying voice and messages by operating as a repeater. See also RepeaterMode on page 91.To change operating mode from the Home screen:Press the Menu context key, then select Networks > Operating Mode. Scrollto the mode (highlight it) and press Select.Alternatively, a soft key may be programmed as a shortcut to this function ora shortcut may be added to the Shortcut Bar. Open the Shortcut Bar (in theHome screen press the Shortcut context key), scroll to the Operating Modesshortcut and then press the Select context key. You can then select theoperating mode.User Guide 87
DMO ModeIn Direct Mode Operation (DMO), radios communicate directly with otherTETRA radios without using a network. The radios must all switch to DMOand select the same talkgroup, and that talkgroup must use the same channel(frequency). Communications to other users on the network are impossibleunless they also switch to DMO and select the same talkgroup.Note: This means that in DMO, communications to the dispatcher isimpossible unless they also switch to DMO and select the same talkgroup,or if they communicate through a DMO gateway (see DMO gatewayoperation on page 1).Group callsDMO supports group calls (see Group calls on page 62) which are made andreceived in the same way as radios operating in TMO. In DMO TETRA AlarmCalls are either sent to the currently selected DMO talkgroup or (ifcustomised) may switch to TMO to make the call. If TMO is unavailableAlarm Calls are made using DMO. See Emergency operation on page 33.Individual callsYour radio can be customised to allow you to make individual calls to otherradios working in DMO which are attached to the same talkgroup. In thiscase individual calls are initiated by pressing the PTT key. See Makingindividual calls (half-duplex mode) on page 64. (Individual calls to radios whichhave selected different DMO talkgroups are prevented unless the DMOtalkgroups have the same carrier frequency.)Your radio can also be customised to allow you to select a channel onlytalkgroup. If you select a channel only talkgroup your radio cannot make orreceive group calls: it can only make or receive individual calls.Tip: You can enable Presence Checking so that your radio checkswhether the receiving radio is available to receive when you attempt anIndividual call. See DMO options on page 90.88 SC20 series – 04/2016
Using a DMO gatewayA DMO gateway (or gateway) is a device which allows users working inDirect Mode to communicate with users in Trunked Mode effectivelyextending the working range of a radio. When your radio is in DMO Modeand it is in range of a DMO gateway the gateway icon appears and, ifcustomised, an audible alert is generated. You can now make and receivegroup calls to TMO radios (and to the dispatcher) via the gateway. See DMOgateway operation on page 1.Note: If your radio is outside the range of a gateway, you may still be ableto hear the speech of another user who is in range of a gateway and whois involved in a group call via the gateway. In this case theCommunication Mismatch icon is displayed to indicate that you cannottake part fully in the call. If you attempt to respond to the overheardspeech, any radios within gateway range which can hear you also displaya Communication Mismatch icon to tell them that the speech is not beingrouted via the gateway to TMO users.Using a DMO repeaterYou can extend DMO Mode range by using a DMO repeater (repeater). Ifyour radio detects a repeater the DMO Repeater icon is displayed andyour radio can communicate with any other radios in the selected DMOtalkgroup which are also within the range of the repeater. See Repeater Modeon page 91.User Guide 89
Note: If a radio is within range of a repeater but for some reason a callcannot be set up through it your radio attempts to set up the call in DMOMode and the Communication Mismatch icon is displayed to allmembers of the talkgroup to indicate that there may be members of thetalkgroup who cannot take part in the call.DMO optionsYou can select the following DMO options:Presence CheckSpecify whether Presence Checking is performed before DMO Individualcalls are made. When Presence Checking is On your radio checks whether theintended receiving radio is available and in radio contact before it attempts toset up the call.GW/Rep FilterSpecify whether your radio uses or ignores any gateway and/or repeater itdetects.In the Gateway/Repeater Filter screen select one of the following options:No GW/Rep—do not use any gateways and repeaters detected by yourradioUse Repeater—Use repeaters detectedUse Gateway—Use gateways detectedUse GW/Rep—Use a gateway or a repeater detected by your radio.Note: When option Use GW/Rep is selected, your radio selects the firstgateway or repeater that it detects. If it selects a gateway, a gatewayicon is displayed on the status line. If the gateway stops sending apresence signal it will no longer be detected by your radio which maythen detect a repeater. In this case the gateway icon is replaced by therepeater icon on the status line.Therefore when you are making a call look at the display to understandhow it will be made. Take care if a repeater and a gateway are using thesame frequency and your radio is configured to use both devices (that is,option Use GW/Rep is selected).90 SC20 series – 04/2016
Repeater ModeA radio acting as a repeater provides a service to other radio users. It extendsthe range and enhances the reliability of Direct Mode communicationcompared with basic direct communication between radios.You can use a repeater to enable communication between radios which areout of range of each other. The following diagram shows radios A, B and Cand a repeater which are on the same DMO talkgroup. A, B and C are inrange of the repeater. Because of its location, the repeater can passcommunications between A, B and C even though they are out of range ofeach other.You can also use a repeater to enable communication between two radioswhich cannot communicate directly, perhaps because their users are do nothave line of sight with each other.The following diagram shows radios A and B and a repeater which are on thesame DMO talkgroup. A and B are in range of the repeater. Because of itslocation, the repeater can pass communications between A and B eventhough they cannot communicate directly.User Guide 91
What repeaters cannot doIn Repeater Mode the radio cannot:make individual callstake part in another group callsend status or SDS messagesuse the Quick Status featureedit textuse the phonebookview the library of pre-defined Status messagesParticipating in repeated callsA radio in Repeater Mode may (depending on its customisation) operateeither as a Standard Repeater or as a Repeater with Call Participation.Standard RepeaterIf your radio is configured to operate as a Standard Repeater you cannot takepart in calls which are being relayed through it.Repeater with call participationIf your radio is configured to operate in Repeater Mode with CallParticipation you can take part in the calls which are being relayed through itif the call participants are on the same DMO talkgroup as you. To stopparticipating in a call, press the Clear context key; you radio continues to actas a Repeater.92 SC20 series – 04/2016
Note: You cannot switch to Repeater Mode if the radio is in TransmitInhibit on page 85 or if the radio has initiated an alarm call (see Emergencyoperation on page 33) which has not been cleared.Caution: If you select Transmit Inhibit Mode while your radio isoperating in Repeater Mode, the radio leaves Repeater Mode and it stopsfunctioning as a Repeater.Note: If you are going to leave a repeater unattended for long periods oftime, or as a permanent installation in a remote location, we recommendthat you configure it as required (select and attach the required DirectMode talkgroup) and then power the radio off. This will save theconfiguration; each time the radio is powered on again, it will re-start withthe saved configuration. This will ensure that the radio is always runningwith the correct repeater configuration even if it turns on unexpectedlyafter circumstances such as power failures.Switching to Repeater ModeTo switch to Repeater Mode see Operating Modes on page 87.Note: Before you can use the radio as a repeater you must select a DirectMode talkgroup.Changing talkgroups in Repeater ModeYou can change talkgroups while your radio is operating in Repeater Mode inthe usual way (see Talkgroups and folders on page 46.)Caution: If you change to a different DMO talkgroup it may (dependingon the customisation) terminate any calls active through the repeater.Using the Emergency Button in Repeater ModeCaution: If you use the Emergency Button when your radio is operatingin Repeater Mode, any calls that are currently active through the repeaterwill cease. When the Alarm Call is subsequently cleared, the radio may notnecessarily remain in Repeater Mode.User Guide 93
Repeater statesA radio acting as a repeater can enter several states of operation, dependingupon the status of calls through the repeater and whether it has detectedother users of the direct mode channel. These states are reported as thefollowing top level screen messages:Message DescriptionReady: Repeater The repeater is ready and has no calls in progressBusy DMOChannelThe repeater has detected that the DMO channel isbeing used. In this case repeater operation issuspended.In Call: Repeater A call is in progress through the repeater.Talk Repeater Participating in a call and transmitting94 SC20 series – 04/2016
Callout alertsYour radio can receive Callout Alerts sent over the network to inform you ofincidents. When a Callout Alert arrives the radio sounds an audible alarm anda Callout message is displayed on the screen. To silence this alarm press anykey. A voice call may also be initiated. Your radio may also be customised toalert you of Callouts in other ways (such as vibrator alert and/or a flashingLED alerts).When it receives a Callout Alert your radio goes into Protected Callout Modeon page 99 (in which many features are disabled) for a set time period or untilyou respond to or acknowledge the Callout message. This mode is designedto stop you getting distracted and to focus your attention on an incident.To view Callout messagesPress Menu then select Phone > Callout.Alternatively, press the Up navigation key (or Shortcut) to open the ShortcutBar, then select Callout.If Callout messages have been received they are listed with Callout icons onpage 101.To see the options for a CalloutHighlight a Callout and press Options ORpress the Select/Send key to activate the first option in the Options menu.(The Select/Send Key Shortcut icon between the Context keys indicatesthat this shortcut is available.)Open – view the Callout message plus more information associated with themessage dialogueAccept – indicate you are accepting the CalloutReject – indicate you are rejecting the CalloutUser Response – compose a free-form text message to send to the Calloutoriginator[customisable]Delete – delete one or more CalloutsUser Guide 95
Details – view the details of the Callout messageStatus – send or update your current Availability status. The Callout screenindicates that an Availability Status message has been sent. [customisable]Responding to CalloutsWhen you respond to a Callout your radio may automatically send a message(if programmed in the radio) or you can select a message from a list or selectUser Response (if customised) to compose and send a free-form text message.Callouts requiring a responseSome Callouts require a response. The following responses are possible:AcceptPress Accept to indicate that you intend to act on the Callout (or selectAccept from the pop-up menu displayed from the Left or Right navigationkey. If only one acceptance message is programmed in your radio aninformative message is displayed to show that it has been sent to theoriginator of the Callout. If multiple messages have been programmed, selectone of them and press Select to send it. Alternatively (if customised) you cancompose and send a free-form text message.Depending how the Callout has been configured it may either exit once theacceptance message has been sent or it enter an Information Phase duringwhich information may be sent to and received from the originator of theCallout. This could include a pre-set message, a free-form text message or aCallout group call. Information Phase on page 103.RejectPress Reject to indicate you do not intend to act on the Callout (or selectReject from the pop-up menu displayed from the Left or Right navigationkey. Your radio exits from the Callout and Protected Callout Mode and thetop level screen is displayed.StandbySelect Standby to acknowledge receipt of the Callout and to indicate that youare “standing by” for further information before accepting or rejecting.96 SC20 series – 04/2016
During standby the Callout goes into its Information Phase during whichinformation may be sent to and received from the originator of the Callout.During standby you can also accept or reject the Callout and—if use of thePTT is permitted—make group calls to the Callout group (See Group calls toCallout group on page 102.)During Standby you can view the following Callout message details :the ‘Response required’ iconthe Callout grouptime and date when the message was receivedthe severity of the Callout Alertthe Callout IDicons to show:whether the Callout is to a group or an individualwhether the Callout is incoming or outgoingwhether or not the Callout is End-to-End EncryptedUser ResponseAllows you to compose and send a free-form text message to the originator ofthe Callout.[customisable]Callouts not requiring a responseSome Callouts do not require a response. You can respond to or ignore thenas follows:ExitPress the Exit context key to exit the Callout and exit (see Protected CalloutMode on page 99), and return to the top level screen. No response message issent.RespondPress the Respond context key to display the Information screen offering thevarious pre-set messages to send from the radio to the originator of theCallout and vice versa. To send one of the pre-set messages select it and pressthe Select context key.User Guide 97
User ResponseYou can compose and send a free-form text message to the originator of theCallout. When your message is ready to send press the Confirm context key.You can continue to respond and send messages as described here until theCallout ends and the top level screen is displayed.[customisable]DetailsYou can view the following Callout message details:the ‘Response required’ iconthe Callout grouptime and date when the message was receivedthe severity of the Callout Alertthe Callout IDicons to show:whether the Callout is to a group or an individualwhether the Callout is incoming or outgoingwhether or not the Callout is End-to-End EncryptedCallout Test alertIf you receive a Callout Test Message either respond or cancel the alert:to cancel the Callout Test alert press the Cancel context key. The Calloutexits and the radio displays the top level screen. You can still view thedetails from Messages > Callouts.to indicate that you are ready to respond to Callout alerts press Respond(or the Left or Right navigation key). The following response options aredisplayed:RespondPress the Respond context key to display the Response screen. Press theRight or Left navigation key to view additional options. To send a Test OKmessage to the Callout originator select it and press the Select context key.The Callout Test exits and the top level screen is displayed.User Response(If customised) allows you to compose and send a free-form text message tothe originator of the Callout. When the message has been sent the Callout98 SC20 series – 04/2016
Test exits and the top level screen is displayed.DetailsThe Details screen is displayed showing:the Callout Test iconan indication that the Callout Test has been sent to an individualthe originator of the Callout Test messagetime and date when the message was receivedthe severity of the Alertthe Message IDicons to show :whether the Callout is to a group or an individualwhether the Callout is incoming or outgoingwhether or not the Callout is encryptedPress the Back context key to display the previous screen.When a Callout endsWhen a Callout times out or is cleared by the Callout originator the Calloutends, your radio displays the top level screen and the functionality which hadbeen suspended is restored.Protected Callout ModeWhen it receives a Callout alert your radio goes into Protected Callout Mode(and many features are disabled) for a set time period or until you respond toor acknowledge the Callout message. This mode is designed to stop yougetting distracted and to focus your attention on an incident.During Protected Callout Mode you can only do the following:Read the current alerting messageAcknowledge the Callout alertMake an Alarm CallSwitch Transmit Inhibit on/offMake a Quick Call (if customised as a higher priority than Callout)Switch on Man DownUser Guide 99
React to the Lone Worker prompts. The Lone Worker alarm operates ifyou do not react.Switch the radio off using the Mode keyNo calls—apart from group calls allowed by some Callouts—received whileyour radio is in Protected Callout Mode are connected but their details aresaved. To view them after the Callout has ended select the Missed Eventmenu.If you receive a new Callout while your radio is already in Protected CalloutMode, the new Callout takes priority and is displayed immediately. Theexisting Callout is treated as a missed Callout: to view its details after theCallout has ended select Messages >Callout. The blue LED flashes and theMissed Call and/or Missed Callout icons display after the new Callout hasended.Missed CalloutsTo view information about the missed Callout select Menu > Messages >Callout.Your radio ignores Callouts received when any of the following functions areactive:Ongoing Alarm Call (a highest priority call)Alarm CallQuick Call (when customised as a higher priority than Callout)Smart Call 1 (when customised as a higher priority than Callout)Smart Call 2 (when customised as a higher priority than Callout)Group FocusPrivacy ModeMan DownLone WorkerWhen the higher priority function ends, the radio notifies you of the missedCallout by sounding an audible alert, flashing a blue LED (missed event) anddisplaying a Missed Callout icon.100 SC20 series – 04/2016
Callout displayA typical Callout screen looks as follows:Item Description1 Message location (Inbox)2 Callout type, see Callout icons below.3 Callout group or Callout originator4 Time received5 Callout message header text (customisable)6 Information icons7Backdrop image (customisable, radios withcolour display only). Indicates severity ofthe Callout.8 Date received9 Explanatory text about the Callout10 Left/Right Navigational keys available formore optionsCallout iconsIcon DescriptionCallout Alert message, response required.Missed CalloutCallout Alert message, user response hasbeen sent.Callout Alert message, response notrequired.Callout Availability message.An information message has been receivedby the radio.User Guide 101
Icon DescriptionAn information message has been sentfrom the radio.Standby Message has been sent from theradio.Callout Test message, user response isrequired. The identity of the sender isdisplayed instead of the Callout group.Callout Test message, user response hasbeen sent.The receiving radio and the Calloutoriginator both have End-to-EndEncryption active.Either the Callout originator or thereceiving radio has End-to-End Encryptionswitched off.The Callout is addressed to an individual.The Callout is addressed to a group.Left and Right navigation keysThe left and right arrow icons are displayed between the Context keysduring Protected Callout Mode when there are more options than are shownon the Context keys.EITHER:Press the Left or Right navigational keys to display a menu of theadditional options available ORpress the Select/Send key to action the first item in the menu of options.The Select/Send Key Shortcut icon is displayed between the contextkeys to indicate that this shortcut is available.Group calls to Callout groupNote: While your radio is in Protected Callout Mode the only calls youcan make are TETRA Alarm Calls, Quick Calls (if customised as a higherpriority than Callout), and, if allowed, group calls to the Callout group.You can only make group calls if PTT use is permitted during the Callout.For some Callouts your radio can make and/or receive group calls to aspecially configured Callout group when it is in Protected Callout Mode. This102 SC20 series – 04/2016
group may be the group the radio is attached to when the Callout is received,or a different group which the radio is configured to connect to on receipt ofthe Callout or when an acceptance message is sent.While the PTT is pressed and the radio is transmitting the text “Talk” isdisplayed in place of “CALLOUT” on the Radio Status Line at the top left ofthe screen and no backdrop is displayed. When the radio is receiving a groupcall the ISSI (or shortened ISSI) or identity of the transmitting party isdisplayed in place of “CALLOUT” on the Radio Status Line at the top left ofthe screen.When the Callout has exited, depending on the customisation, the radioeither reattaches to the group it was attached to before receiving the Callout,or remains attached to the new group.Information PhaseSome Callouts do not exit after the initial acknowledgement is sent, but enteran Information Phase when information may be sent to and receivedfrom the originator of the Callout. Information can include a pre-set message,a free-form text message or a Callout group call. Your radio can also becustomised to display a backdrop graphic to indicate it is in InformationPhase.When information is sent (for example “Will Respond”) it is displayed andthe information sent icon displays.Press the Exit context key to exit from the Callout or the Respond context keyto use an option on the Information screen or press a Left or Rightnavigational key to display a menu of further options.For some Callouts, group calls can be made by the radio to the Callout groupduring the Information Phase if use of the PTT is permitted during theCallout. See Group calls to Callout group on the previous page.The options available during the Information Phase are Information, Accept,Reject, User Response and Details.InformationSend a pre-set information message. If only one Information message isprogrammed in the radio you are notified by an informative messageUser Guide 103
confirming that the pre-programmed Information message has been sent tothe originator of the Callout.Alternatively you can select from a list of preconfigured messages. SelectView Response to check the complete message text before sending it.AcceptSends an acceptance message to the originator of the Callout.RejectSend a rejection message. You are notified by an informative messageconfirming that the rejection message has been sent to the originator of theCallout, and your radio exits from the Callout and Protected Callout Modeand the top level screen is displayed.User ResponseSend a free-form text message (see Text entry on page 71Text entry on page 71DetailsSee the following Callout details:the ‘Response required’ iconthe Callout grouptime and date when the message was receivedthe severity of the Callout Alertthe Callout IDicons to show:whether the Callout is to a group or an individualwhether the Callout is incoming or outgoingwhether or not the Callout is End-to-End Encrypted104 SC20 series – 04/2016
FeaturesYour radio can be customised for various advanced features and can havevarious soft keys assigned to frequently used features.Privacy ScreenYour radio can be customised to display a picture when the screen is inactivefor a specified period of time. This helps protect the privacy of any displayedinformation. This Privacy Screen feature is particularly useful if you arewearing your radio at shoulder level. The normal display reappears as soon asany activity occurs which turns on the back light.View imagesYour radio needs to be fitted with a microSD card if you need to refer toimages on your radio, such as maps, product diagrams or photographs, or ifyou will be referencing WAP sites.Tip: Image details are best viewed in Normal Text Mode. See Adjustingtext and icon size on page 42.After fitting, images and WAP sites are uploaded to the card using RadioManager. During customisation the data is encrypted to prevent undesirableviewing of the data by unapproved persons should the radio or card be lost.Only JPEG images can be used with your radio and images must not excess 2mega pixels.Note: Your radio supports microSDHC 32 GB cards that must beformatted for the FAT16 file system.Note: The error No SD Card indicates that your radio is not fitted with amicroSD card. The error No Entries indicates that there are no files onthe microSD card, orthat the card is correctly formatted.User Guide 105
To view images:1. Press Menu > Applications > View Images.2. Use the navigation keys to select an image.3. Press View.4. To view information related to the image you are viewing, press Details.Use the Up and Down navigation keys to show any details which cannotbe displayed on one screen.Comments can provide useful information related to the image.For example:if the image was of a missing or wanted person, details could includeinformation about who to contact if that person is spotted, perhapsadvice on how to approach them and whether back up needs to becalled.if the image was of a chemical symbol on the side of a tankertransporting hazardous material, the comments could give advice onwhat precautions need to be taken when dealing with the incident.The date and time and other details are also shown.Note: No details are available if the image has been loaded on to themicroSD card as a Bitmap.5. To exit the image, press the Cancel context key.Connector ProtectorWhen working in salt water environments or in an area with high salt-ladenhumidity such as sea mist or fog, enabling the Connector Protector featurewill protect the Digital Accessory connector (sDAC) from potential corrosivedamage when an accessory is not attached.Note: A cover must be fitted to the Rugged Accessory Connector (RAC)(on the side of the radio) if an accessory is not attached.This feature can be enabled by:a Soft keyselection of an option on a SmartMenu106 SC20 series – 04/2016
selection of a user profileautomatically at power on after a configured time delayselecting Connector Protection from the Options menuTo enable Connector Protector:1. Press Menu then select Options > Settings > Connector Protection.2. To toggle protection on/off press the Toggle context key. When the CPEnable check box is ticked, Connector Protector is enabled, and when thecheck box is empty it is disabled.If Connector Protector is enabled ( ) when the radio is powered off, it willremain enabled when the radio is next powered on unless the radio is in acharger or car kit or if a data accessory (e.g. programming lead) is attachedwhen the radio is powered on, in which case Connection Protector is disabled( ) until the radio is removed from the charger, car kit or data accessory. Inthese circumstances it is not necessary to re-enable Connector Protector.Tip: If the ‘water drop’ icon ( ) is displayed on a radio, the radio cannotbe programmed.User profilesUser profiles are pre-set combinations of alerts and settings on your radio.They allow you to switch settings easily to match your circumstances orenvironment. An icon showing the number of the profile selected,appears on the status line or the Shortcut Bar. Up to ten pre-defined userprofiles may be configured for your radio. Example user profiles could beNormal,Lone Worker and Covert.To change the user profile:1. From the Home screen, press the Groups context key 3 times ( UserProfiles).2. Use the navigation keys or the Navi-knobto scroll through the userprofiles.3. Press the Select context key to activate the selected user profile.User Guide 107
Menu selection1. Select Menu >User Profiles.2. Navigate to a profile and press Select.Example user profilesTypical profiles could include:Covert Mode operationCovert Mode turns off all visual alerts. It deactivates the backlight and adjuststhe microphone sensitivity to allow Whisper mode. It also reduces the level ofthe loudspeaker if an earpiece is not being used. If your radio has a vibratoralert enabled then this is deactivated. See Whisper mode on page 37.Lone Worker operationThis user profile activates the Lone Worker function to allow users workingalone to indicate that they are safe. See Lone Worker on page 112.Group FocusThis user profile allows you to prevent any individual calls or group callsfrom any talkgroup other than the selected talkgroup from being connectedto your radio.Note: Any calls made to a radio which has Group Focus selected are notrecorded as Missed Calls.Do Not DisturbThis user profile allows you to focus on an important task. It assumes you donot want to be distracted by a call or alert on your radio. The profile sets yourradio so that no incoming calls are allowed except calls from the currenttalkgroup (Group Focus above). Covert Mode operation is active. Audiblealerts are disabled. In this profile is selected you cannot select TransmitInhibit (see Transmit Inhibit on page 85Connector ProtectorThis user profile activates the Connector Protector feature when working insalt water environments. See Connector Protector on page 106.108 SC20 series – 04/2016
Man DownMan Down is a licensed customisable feature which uses motion sensors todetect motion in three dimensions. When your radio is powered on it storesit's current angle of inclination (orientation). If it moves more than acustomised angle from the original inclination or is stationary for more than acustomised length of time, the radio sounds an alarm and displays a ‘ManDown Alarm’ message. In other words the radio can detect conditionsindicating that you have become incapacitated. If you do not respond to thealert within a customised time period, your radio initiates a Man DownEmergency and takes action depending on its customisation.Warning: Although Man Down is intended to increase the chances ofincapacitated users being detected, you should not regard it as asubstitute for compliance with appropriate risk assessment and othersafety procedures and practices. Do not entrust your safety to the ManDown Alarm.Warning: Test the Man Down Alert and Alarm regularly to ensurethey are functioning correctly.Warning: Once started the Man Down Alarm sounds either until youswitch it off (see Cancelling false alarms on the next page) or until thebattery runs down. Ensure that the battery is charged regularly andcheck that it has as much charge as possible before activating ManDown.Note: Man Down is disabled if the radio is placed in a car kit or charger.Note: The Man Down feature may be customised so that you do not haveaccess to the following:—the soft key On/Off toggle or a user profile to switch the feature on andoff;—the Man Down screen to select the sensor or combination of sensorsused as described below.User Guide 109
To toggle Man Down on/off:1. Activate Man Down using one of the following methods:Press a customised soft key to toggle Man Down on. The sensorsactivated are those set in Man Down options on the facing page.Select a user profile which uses Man Down (see User profiles on page107). The sensors activated are those customised in the profile.From the Home screen, press the Shortcut context key, then select theMan Down icon.A message (‘Man Down Starting’) is displayed and an alert sounds (asuccession of beeps).2. Attach your radio in a comfortable wearing position on your body. When atwo second continuous tone finishes the radio’s ‘normal’ wearing positionhas been recorded. An icon indicates that Man Down is switched on andwhich sensors are active.To deactivate Man Down, either select a user profile which does not use ManDown, or press the customised soft key to toggle Man Down off.Cancelling false alarmsIf the active sensors detect a possible ‘Man Down’ situation the Man DownAlert is sounded and a Man Down Alert message is displayed on the screen.If you are safe (that is, this is a false alarm) you need to switch off thealert, otherwise a genuine Man Down Emergency situation is considered tohave occurred and—depending on the customisation of your radio—variousautomatic actions are initiated. For example, an Emergency Status messagemay be sent to a pre-defined destination.To switch off the Man Down Alert (false alarm situation):press a designated key (which is different from the soft key used to switchMan Down on and off) ormove the radio vigorously for a short period of time (if customised).For example shake the radio up and down or sideways, or tap it, or (if theradio is clipped to your belt) move your hips rapidly from side to side.Note: After the Man Down Alert is switched off your radio may becustomised to start recording and storing the current position and/orangle to use as the new ‘steady’ position.110 SC20 series – 04/2016
Man Down options1. Press Menu then select Applications > Man Down.2. Select the Man Down sensors to use: Motion & Tilt sensors, MotionSensor only, or Tilt Only sensor.If you enable Man Down from a User Profile, the Man Down Settings screenupdates to reflect the sensors defined as active in the Profile.User Guide 111
Lone WorkerIf you are working alone you can use the Lone Worker feature to let yourdispatcher know that you are safe.When Lone Worker is enabled your radio periodically sounds an alert whichyou must acknowledge—usually by pressing a pre-programmed key—otherwise the radio sends an emergency status message to your dispatcher.To enable Lone Worker, scroll to a user profile which has Lone Workerenabled, then press the Select context key. See User profiles on page 107.To disable Lone Worker mode, repeat the process and but choose a differentuser profile.112 SC20 series – 04/2016
WAPYour radio may be configured to browse WAP websites. The browser optionsare customised using Radio Manager, and some WAP pages may be storedlocally on the radio's microSD card.Starting the WAP browserTo open activate the WAP browser:EITHERpress the Up navigation key (or Shortcut) to open the Shortcut Bar, thenselect WAP Homepage.select the WAP option from the Applications menu ORpress a programmed soft key [customisable] ORopen a WAPURL contained within a received SDSmessage (or your radiomay be customised to open the WAP URLautomatically). Open a URL in amessage on page 77.Using WAPExiting the browserExit at any time by pressing Back or the Cancel/Home key (if customised).NavigationPress the Left navigation key to display the previous screen/page and theRight navigation key to display the next screen/page.Entering textIf customised, your radio supports the entering of text to specify a URL andentering of data into a form, and so on. See Text entry on page 71.Saving check box or radio button selectionsSometimes you may need to select an option which has a check box or radiobutton. When setting an option that uses a check box or radio button, toggleUser Guide 113
the left context key to select the appropriate option (radio button or checkbox). To save the selection either scroll to the bottom of the screen andhighlight the Save button or press the Left context key (either a tick icon orlabelled Save depending on customisation).Browser menuHome PageSelect to activate the WAP browser and display the browser's homepagecontents. If customised, you can change the Home Page (Settings > Settings> Homepage).BrowseSelect to enter a URL to start browsing the internet for the site matching yourURL.Tip: You do not have to enter the URL specific input words (http://), theyare already entered in the URL box.Resume BrowsingSelect after browsing has been suspended or when you have exited from thebrowser. The browser displays the last page viewed.BookmarksSelect to view all the available bookmarks, some of which may be collated intobookmark folders. If customised, you can create, edit and delete bookmarksand bookmark folders, and organise the bookmarks into different folders. Ifthere are no saved bookmarks, the browser displays the bookmarks page anda warning message. See Using bookmarks on page 118.SettingsSelect to view and edit your browser options. You can set the URL of thehome page, enable/disable downloading of image files, change the scrollingmethod and the network connection timeout. There are also options tochange security settings. See Settings on the facing page.114 SC20 series – 04/2016
HelpSelect when the browser is active to view any customisable help stored onyour radio.Navigation menuPress Homepage > Menu from the WAP browser screen to access theNavigate options:HomeReturns to the Home page on the WAP browser.Open PageDisplays the 'Go to URL' screen (if customised).Mark PageOnly visible if the radio is customised to allow the creation and/or editing ofbookmarks. Creates a bookmark for future reference so that the web pagemay be downloaded quickly.Forward/BackUse these options to move to the next or previous page in the History (if morethan one page is stored in History).ReloadReloads the current page.SettingsSelecting Settings from the Browser menu provides access to the Advancedsettings.User Guide 115
Advanced SettingsHomepageSelect this option to set the Home page. You can enter a new Home page URLand set it as the current and default home page.DownloadsYou can disable or enable the downloading of images, background soundsand objects when downloading information from a website. Disable thisoption to download the text content of an item quickly (a box containing across is displayed where the image would have been). If the downloading ofimages is enabled the boxes may be shown with a temporary display of apaper clip while the image is downloaded. Scroll to the Save option and pressPick to save the setting.Scroll ModeYou can change the Scroll Mode to be Block or Smooth so that when scrollingthrough text, the display will either jump from one block of text to the next,or scroll smoothly. The scroll speed may also be set to Fast, Medium or Slow.Key Press TimeoutThis option allows you to set the Key Press Timeout to one of Fast, Medium,Slow or Off.Connection TimeoutThis options allows you to set the timer that specifies how long the browserwill wait before cancelling idle network requests.Resend Data PromptThis option allows you to set (on/off) whether the browser confirms whetherto resend data to the radio. This could be used for forms which are not storedlocally in the browser cache and must be re-requested from the server.Security settingsSecure PromptSelect this option to set (on/off) whether the radio displays a warningmessage when it is changing from a secure connection to a non-secure116 SC20 series – 04/2016
connection and vice versa.Current CertificateIf this option is selected, information about the digital certificate associatedwith the server which delivered the current document is displayed.CA certificatesA certificate is a digital ID that is issued by a trusted third party known as acertificate authority (CA). The radio uses CA certificates to authenticate websites which send information to the radio. To view information on a CA,select it and press View. You can choose which CAs are used by the radio byselecting on or off.Send ReferrerIf this option is used to set whether the browser sends the HTTP Referrerheader as part of the HTTP requests.AuthenticationThis option is used to set (on/off) whether the browser caches HTTPauthentication credentials.Certificate InfoIf this option is selected, information about the root digital certificatesinstalled in the browser is displayed.ClearSelect this option to clear any or all of History, Cache or Cookies.Restart BrowserSelect this option to restart your browser.AboutSelect this option to view information about the browser.User Guide 117
History menuThe History page displays a list of up to nine of the most recently viewedBrowser pages. The currently viewed page is highlighted. To revisit a pagelisted in the History, select it and then press the Left context key.If more than nine pages have been viewed, the list of all pages in the Historyis stored and may be accessed by selecting the ‘More…’ option. Press the Leftcontext key, or the star (*) or hash (#) key, to open the ‘More’ page(s).Exit historySelect this option to exit History and resume browsing at the page which wasselected when the History Menu was chosen.Show URLSelect this option to display the currently selected URL.DeleteSelect this option to delete the history.Using bookmarksA bookmark consists an internet address, the book mark title, and accesspoint (and a user name and password if required by the web page).Bookmarks can be organised into folders to make it easier for you to find yourfavourite bookmarks or those of similar topics.Any saved bookmarks and bookmark folders are listed and can be opened byeither pressing the keypad key corresponding to the number of the bookmarkor folder, or by selecting it and pressing Go.New bookmarks and foldersIf you have no saved bookmarks or folders, the screen displays the message'No saved bookmarks'. You can create up to 100 bookmarks and up to 10 folders(a single folder can contain 100 bookmarks).Press Bookmarks > Menu to create your bookmarks.118 SC20 series – 04/2016
New BookmarkSelect this option to create a new bookmark. Press the Edit key and enter thetitle of the bookmark, URL and select the folder. Select Save when done.Tip: If you want to create a new folder for this bookmark, select theBookmark option and press Select. Select the New Folder option andenter the details of the new folder.New FolderSelect this option to create a new folder. Enter the name of the folder andpress Save. The folder appears on the Bookmark menu and as an selectableoption when creating a new bookmark.Bookmark and folder optionsYou can perform the following functions on a selected bookmark or folder:Details - shows the details of the selected bookmark or folder.Delete - allows you to delete the current bookmark or folder.New Bookmark - creates a new bookmark.New Folder - creates a new bookmark folder within the list of bookmarksand folders.Move - Move the bookmark or folder within the list of folders andbookmarks. Select the bookmark or folder, then enter the numbercorresponding to the position in the numbered list where you want thebookmark or folder.Delete All - deletes all bookmarks and/or folders that are displayed in thesame list as the selected folder.Hotkeys - allows you to create Hotkeys, but if any soft keys have beencustomised on the radio which are not related to the WAP browser theHotkeys function will not function.Additionally, the following options are available for bookmarks:Move to folder -allows you to move the bookmark into a folder, and namethe folder.Set as Homepage - allows you to set the page as your Home page in thebrowser. This page is displayed when you select the 'Go to Homepage' card.User Guide 119
Call handlingOutgoingWhile the browser is active it is possible to make a group call to the attachedtalkgroup by pressing the PTT. If a talkgroup has not been attached, the usermay select a talkgroup (see section on Group Calls). During an outgoing callthe browser remains active but you will only be able to view the current pageand pages which have already been viewed.When a call is in progress and the browser page is displayed, pressing andholding the Right navigation key allows you to view the call information box.If the call information box is displayed while the call continues, the browserpage may again be displayed by pressing and holding the Left navigation key,or simply pressing either of the Left and Right navigation keys.It is not possible to make an individual voice call while the browser is active.In order to do this, close the browser by pressing and holding theCancel/Home key, if customised. When the call is set up and is ongoing it ispossible to return to the browser either by selecting a card which allows this(Resume Browsing) and pressing the Down navigation key or by using a softkey (if customised). When the browser has been re-activated and the call isongoing it is possible to switch between displaying the call information boxand the browser using the Left and Right navigation keys as described above.Note: During an outgoing individual call the browser remains active butthe user is only able to view the current page and pages that have alreadybeen viewed.If the user makes a Alarm Call while the browser is active, the browser willautomatically be closed and the radio will display the top level screen in CallMode.IncomingWhen an individual call is received while the browser is active, the callinformation box is visible on top of the browser and you can answer the call.If an Alarm Call is received the browser closes and the radio displays theHome screen, allowing you to respond to the call. You can still make a group120 SC20 series – 04/2016
call attached to a talkgroup but not a telephone type call whilst the browser isopen.SDS messagesIf an incoming SDS message is received while the browser is active and themessage is marked for immediate display then the browser will close and theSDS message is displayed. If the received SDS message is not marked forimmediate display the browser will remain active and a warning triangleappears and the LED will flash. It is not possible to send an SDS messagewhile the browser is active.Mode change (TMO , DMO AND GMO)If the radio is switched to Direct Mode Operation (DMO) while the browser isactive, the browser remains active and you may view any stored pages. Awarning message is displayed because the browser is off line.Keypad lockIf a keypad lock soft key has been customised so that the keypad lock may beselected by pressing and holding the soft key, the browser will close and theradio will display the top level screen.Transmit InhibitIf the radio is operating in Transmit Inhibit mode, you can still view anypages in the browser that have been stored locally but it is not possible tobrowse pages online. If an attempt is made to browse pages online, thebrowser active icon flashes and a warning message appears.User Guide 121
GPSIf you radio is fitted with a GPS module it can obtain its position from GPSsatellites. The GPS functionality allows for both time- or distance-basedreporting.The behaviour of the GPS function is highly customisable, both bycustomisation and over the air from a control room application. Your radiomay also be customised to send position data automatically alongside TETRAAlarm Calls or Status messages. The destination to which the GPS reports aresent may be changed over the air. If your radio accepts a change of GPSdestination command it sounds a customisable tone and receives an SDSmessage to inform you.Tip: If customised, you can enable/disable the GPS function, see GPSreporting options on page 124.Tip: for the best GPS performance your radio needs an uninterruptedview of the sky.GPS positionTo locate your GPS position1. Select Menu >GPS >Position>Locate.While the position is being calculated the GPS icon flashes.Position informationWhen the position has been determined the following information isdisplayed:122 SC20 series – 04/2016
Latitude and Longitude values.Fix indicates how accurate the reading is:2D indicates that less than four satellites were used to determine theposition3D indicates that at least four satellites were used.The first number in brackets reports how many GPS satellites wereused. (‘0’ indicates that no satellites were used; ‘-‘displayed as thesecond number means that GLONASS is not supported.)Age shows how long ago the position was first displayed; to refresh thereading press Locate again.GPS directionTo read the direction your radio is moving1. Select Menu >GPS >Direction.The Direction screen gives information about the current direction and speedof travel. If the radio is stationary no information is displayed. However if theradio becomes stationary after a period of movement the directioninformation is displayed for five seconds to give you time to view it.Direction is reported in degrees from NorthSpeed is reported in either km/h or miles/h depending on thecustomisation.User Guide 123
GPS reporting optionsTo control GPS reporting1. Press Menu >GPS >GPS Report.2. Select one of the following options:Never Send – GPS reporting is disabled regardless of any instructionssent over the air. The warning icon is displayed on the top line ofthe screen as a reminder that GPS reporting has been explicitly disabled.Always Send – GPS reporting is enabled regardless of any instructionssent over the air.No Override – your radio will respond to instructions sent over the air.GPS reports are sent if requested and is switched off if requested.124 SC20 series – 04/2016
Bluetooth®If your radio is Bluetooth enabled it can connect wirelessly to audio devicessuch as a headset, or to one of many commercially available data devices overa distance of up to 10 metres.In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology your radio must first be ‘paired’with a device. Pairing is the process which links two Bluetooth devices so thatthey may communicate. Your radio may be paired with up to ten differentdevices at any one time. A device only needs to be paired with the Sepuraradio the first time it (the device) is used. The pairing is remembered until thedevice is deleted from the list of paired devices.Caution: When you re-customise or update the software on your radiothe device pairings are preserved. Therefore, if the radio is being re-customised and allocated to a different user with a different set ofBluetooth devices, any unnecessary existing pairings must be manuallydeleted before the radio is reassigned to the new user.Caution: If you pair your radio in a public place, beware ofeavesdropping by unwelcome Bluetooth users.Note: The Bluetooth Hands Free Profile is not supported.Tip: If Bluetooth is not working, your radio may not be fitted with aBluetooth module and/or Bluetooth may not be a licensed feature on yourradio.Bluetooth®on/offTo toggle Bluetooth on/offUse one of the following:User Guide 125
Press a customised soft key.Select the Bluetooth option from the Shortcut bar.Press Menu then select Options > Bluetooth > ON/OFF.When Bluetooth is switched on but no devices are connected the Bluetoothicon is displayed. The radio’s Bluetooth name, which is visible on data deviceswhen they attempt to ‘pair’ with your radio, is shown on the screen.Audio devicesYou can search for and pair an audio device with your radio or view whichdevices have already been paired from the Devices screen. Once paired it ispossible to connect to or disconnect from a Bluetooth® device while a call isin progress either using the Bluetooth® menu screens or a soft key(disconnection only) if customised. It is also possible to connect to a headsetby pressing the button on the headset.Tip: Before attempting to pair, check that the audio device is switchedon, is set to the discoverable (visible) state and is close to your radio beforeattempting a new search. If several devices are available it is advisable toswitch off any which are not required and set only the required deviceinto the discoverable (visible) state.Connect with audio devices:1. Press Menu then select Options > Bluetooth > Devices.2. Select Search.(Search is prevented if the Bluetooth® is switched off or ifthe maximum number of devices (ten) have already been paired.)126 SC20 series – 04/2016
3. If you are prompted to enter an Access Code, enter it as described in PINentry on page 132. If you enter an incorrect Access Code an errormessage and a large cross are displayed and it will not be possible topair any devices with the radio. Correct Access Codes are valid until theradio is switched off.During searching a ‘Searching’ message is displayed and any data devicesfound are listed. The search stops when all available data devices havebeen found up to the maximum of ten, and a ‘Search Complete’ message isdisplayed. If no devices are found a warning message ‘No Devices Found’is displayed. To stop the search early and keep any devices found, pressStop. (Press Cancel to abandon searching and delete any devices found.)Tip: If a device is not found, check that the data device is switched on,is set to the discoverable (visible) state and is close enough to yourSepura radio before attempting a new search.Any audio devices found are listed on the screen as they are found. Audiodevices which may be worn on the body show the headset icon andnon-wearable audio devices such as a car kit or similar device show thecar icon. The most recently found device is listed at the top and ishighlighted in blue.4. Select the required device in the list and then press Pair. The message‘Pairing’ appears.Your radio will pair automatically with a headset if it has a passcode of0000. If passcode entry 0000 does not work you are prompted for apasscode.5. When a device has been paired the search results are lost and the radiodisplays the list of existing paired devices. To pair another audio deviceyou must perform a new search.User Guide 127
6. On your radio press Connect to connect with the device. (You can alsoModify the device list, see Modify connected devices on page 131.Once connected the Bluetooth® Connected icon is shown beside thename of the device and the audio is routed to the device. You can typicallyuse the Talk button on the paired headset to connect or disconnect theheadset, answer an incoming duplex call and switch the headset on or off.On headsets that support the AT+CTKST command you can use the PTTon the headset to answer and participate in half-duplex calls.Note: With some Bluetooth® headsets, after you connect the headsetto an STP radio you need to press the headset button to route the audioto the headset. This may also be necessary if you move out of theBluetooth® range while wearing a Bluetooth® headset and then youmove back within range. Note that with these headsets the radiodisplay may indicate that the headset is connected whether or not theaudio is routed to the headset.Tip: If you are choosing a Bluetooth® headset it is worth consideringthat some Bluetooth® headsets have a single combined button forPower On and Accept which only requires one press to turn on theheadset and route the audio.Tip: To disconnect the radio and the data device at any time pressDisconn. It may also be possible to disconnect a device by using a soft key(if one has been customised).Tip: When a device has been disconnected it may be reconnected byselecting Connect.Data devicesYou can pair your radio with dataa devices such as a laptop or PDA. Whenyou pair to a dat device, the data device 'discovers' your radio.128 SC20 series – 04/2016
To pair with an incoming data device:1. Press Menu then select Options > Bluetooth > Devices.2. Select Discoverable.If your radio has been customised not to allow any incoming pairingoperations ‘Cannot Add Device’ is displayed on the Devices screen.3. If you are prompted to enter an Access Code, enter it as described in PINentry on page 132. If you enter an incorrect Access Code an errormessage and a large cross are displayed and it will not be possible topair any devices with the radio.4. Press Select to make your radio discoverable by any Bluetooth® device inthe vicinity. A ‘Radio Visible’ warning displays to inform you that yourradio can be discovered and a random passcode is generated anddisplayed. If customised the blue LED will flash on and off every second asan additional warning.5. On the data device, search for Bluetooth® device in the vicinity and pair itwith your radio using the generated passcode. Refer to the User Guide ofthe device for details of how to do this. Input and accept the generatedpasscode; this passcode is not required after pairing.6. On your radio press Accept to accept the request and to connect with thedevice.A message is displayed to confirm the pairing and the device is listed inthe list of paired devices. (You can also Modify the device list, see Modifyconnected devices on page 131.Tip: If customised to do so, your radio will automatically connect to a‘trusted’ device—the data device that was most recently connected to theradio—whenever requested to do so unless you explicitly disconnected itby pressing Disconn. In this case to reconnect the radio and the datadevice press Connect.To connect with an outgoing data device:You can search for—and then pair—your radio with data devices youdiscover.1. Press Menu then select Options > Bluetooth > Devices.2. Select Search.Search is prevented if the Bluetooth® is switched off or ifthe maximum number of devices (ten) have already been paired.User Guide 129
3. If you are prompted to enter an Access Code, enter it as described in PINentry on page 132. If you enter an incorrect Access Code an errormessage and a large cross are displayed and it will not be possible topair any devices with the radio. Correct Access Codes are valid until theradio is switched off.During searching a ‘Searching’ message is displayed and any data devicesfound are listed. The search stops when all available data devices havebeen found up to the maximum of ten, and a ‘Search Complete’ message isdisplayed. If no devices are found a warning message ‘No Devices Found’is displayed. To stop the search early and keep any devices found, pressStop. Press Cancel to abandon searching and delete any devices found.Tip: If a device is not found, check that the data device is switched on,is set to the discoverable (visible) state and is close enough to yourSepura radio before attempting a new search.Any PCs (laptop, desktop, or server) found show a PC icon and hand-held PDAs show a PDA icon. Different classes of Bluetooth Device showno icon. is shown alongside the name of a device which has a from a PC orPDA.4. Select the required device in the list and then press Pair. The message‘Pairing’ appears.5. When a device has been paired the search results are lost and the radiodisplays the list of existing paired devices. To pair another data device youmust perform a new search.Note: If a radio is paired with a PC running Windows and the pairingis subsequently deleted and the radio given a new Bluetooth® namebefore pairing again, it is possible that the PC will remember theoriginal Bluetooth® name and will not recognise the new Bluetooth®name.6. On your radio press Connect to connect with the device. You can alsoModify the device list, see Modify connected devices on the facing page.Tip: To disconnect the radio and the data device at any time pressDisconn. It may also be possible to disconnect a device by using a soft key(if one has been customised).130 SC20 series – 04/2016
Tip: When a device has been disconnected it may be reconnected byselecting Connect.Modify connected devicesAny Bluetooth® devices that have been paired with the radio are listed on theDevices screen. You can edit the name of these devices or delete them.1. Press Menu then select Options > Bluetooth > Devices.2. Select the device name and press Modify.To edit a device name:Select Edit to rename different devices of the same type to make it easier todistinguish between them.To delete a device:Select Delete Device to delete the device from the list of paired devices.User Guide 131
SecuritySometimes when you are working, you may need to secure your radio fromunauthorised use. The easiest way to secure your radio is to lock the keypadwhen your radio is not in use. Your radio may be customised with othersecurity features such as PIN entry and a remote user network log on (toauthenticate network users).Some radio users may need to enter secure areas and rooms within a buildingor at a location, and your presence within these areas can be monitored usingthe RFID tag in the radio and an RFID reader at the location.PIN entryYou will need to enter the radio's 4 digit PIN at power on. Your radio may becustomised to allow you to change your PIN (see Change PIN on the facingpage).Caution: if you incorrectly enter the PIN 3 times, the radio will lock. Youwill then need the 8 digit Master Reset PIN (or PUK) to unlock the radio,see Unlocking the radio after incorrect PIN entry on the facing page.To unlock your radio:1. Enter your PIN.2. Press OK.Tip: If you make a mistake you can use the Left navigation key to deletethe last digit entered.132 SC20 series – 04/2016
Change PINYou can change your radio's PIN required at power on.1. Select Menu > Options > Settings > Change PIN.2. Enter your current PIN, then press OK.3. At the prompt ' Change PIN?' press OK.4. Enter your new PIN twice to confirm.A large tick displays to confirm that the PIN is changed.Unlocking the radio after incorrect PIN entryIf you enter the PIN incorrectly 3 times, the radio will become locked. Tounlock your radio you will need the radio's Master Reset PIN (or PUK) thatconsists of 8 digits.Note: The default PIN is 00000000 but this can be changed by yourCommunications or Security Manager.To unlock the radio:1. Enter your 8 digit Master Reset PIN.2. Press Confirm or the Select/Send key.Note: If you enter the Master Rest PIN incorrectly, you need to wait atleast 5 seconds before attempting to enter the PIN again.If the Master Reset PIN is successful, the radio reverts back to the last knownPIN.If you radio is customised to allow the PIN to be changed, select Options >Settings > PIN Change.End-to-End EncryptionIf your radio shows the Secure Comms icon when it is idle, the selectedtalkgroup is customised for End-to-End Encryption. In other words, calls youmake by pressing PTT are End-to-End Encrypted.User Guide 133
Note: It is not possible to accidentally make a non End-to-End encryptedcall. Every talkgroup or individual subscriber that can be exempt fromEnd-to-End Encryption must be explicitly customised into the radio.End-to-End Encryption is designed to provide maximum security for voiceand SDS communications, whether operating in Direct Mode or TrunkedMode, irrespective of the security level provided by the network.A radio that supports End-to-End Encryption may nevertheless be requiredto make calls that are not End-to-End Encrypted. For example, calls to certaintalkgroups and individual subscribers may be customised to be exempt fromEnd-to-End Encryption. All telephone calls are also not End-to-EndEncrypted.When dialling, a separate Secure Comms icon is displayed in the dial box ifthe call or SDS will be End-to-End encrypted. During voice calls only (notSDS calls) your radio my allow you to toggle End-to-End Encryption on/offwith a soft key.When you are in a voice call, the Secure Comms icon indicates whether End-to-End Encryption is operational. When the radio participates in a call that isnot End-to-End Encrypted, a periodic non intrusive audible alert is generated(if customised).When you receive an SDS (text) message or picture messages, if you see theSecure Comms icon in the message details that the message was End-to-EndEncrypted.Note: If the message ‘Security Check Fail’ is displayed while making orreceiving calls, it indicates that the radio has not been customisedproperly. In such cases, please contact technical support in yourorganisation.ZeroisingRadios that support End-to-End Encryption are loaded with sensitivecryptographic keys. To avoid a potential security compromise, you may beable to delete (zeroise) these cryptographic keys if permitted by youroperational procedures.134 SC20 series – 04/2016
Please refer to your Security Officer for details on how to zeroise your radioas well as related operational procedures.User Guide 135
Asset managementHandsets, consoles, radios and accessories are assets that need to beeffectively managed throughout their life cycle. In some organisations it is arequirement to track assets and this can be done by labelling them.Another method of tracking an asset is to use the RFID tag to track radios andassociated resources (persons and vehicles).Asset management refers to the periodic maintenance of your radios.Maintenance includes software upgrades and reprogramming of the radio toensure that it continues to meet your requirements.Note: During programming the radio uploads information, such as theState of Health of the battery which can also assist with auditing and end-of-life strategies.LabellingThe simplest form of asset management is to attach labels to your radios andbatteries. Self adhesive labels (those with an adhesive backing) arerecommended as they are easy to apply and commercially available, such as3M™ Thermal Transfer Polyester label material 7815.Your radio and Sepura battery provide an area for attaching an asset label.Placing the label here will prevent it interfering with the way the product isused.Caution: Do not use solvent based adhesives. Always check the adhesiveused with the self-adhesives label.Caution: Do not engrave any part of the radio. Engraving the radio'scasing may affect the compliance ratings and may invalidate the productwarranty.136 SC20 series – 04/2016
Caution: Do not use paint, correction fluid or other forms of liquid oraerosol to write or mark the radio or an accessory. Chemicals may affectthe radio's casing and invalidate the compliance ratings and productwarranty.Place a label on the back of the radio in the label ID area above the carryingaid attachment point as shown.Alternatively, a label can be placed on the Card Compartment door recess,but it must not interfere with the fitting of the battery or the opening/closingof the card compartment.Place a label on the battery in the Label IDarea.RFID tagRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags can be useful for asset tracking,allowing you to automate audit tracking of pool radios, tracking radios in/outof service centres and stock tracking. It is also useful for pairing pool radioswith resources (persons and vehicles) and facilitating the rights of access tosecure areas.These tags allow devices to be tracked through a communications network -when the tag with a unique ID is moved within the proximity of a RFIDread/write unit, it reads the stored data or writes data to the tag.User Guide 137
Your radio has an integrated 'passive' RFID tag fitted, it is able to operate inthe presence of a RFID read/write unit, even when the radio is powereddown or has its battery removed. RFID tags operate at various frequencies—the tag in your radio is preprogrammed to operate at a frequency of 125 kHz.The range of operation is dependent on the RFID read/write unit.Note: Read the Sepura document RFID in STP9000 Series Information Sheet(Document no. MOD-12-1459) for more information and technicalspecifications of the tag and read/write unit requirements.How the RFID tag works in your radioThe RFID tag fitted into the back of the radio, its exact position is marked bythe embossed RFID logo. Hold the radio with the embossed RFIDtag withinrange of the RFID read/write unit. The RFID tag operates in the presence ofthe RFID read/write unit even when the radio is powered off or has thebattery removed.Note: The distance between the RFID tag and read/write unit may differdepending on the type of read/write unit being used. Always read theinstructions supplied with the RFIDReader on how to operate it.Customising your radioYour radio has a large number of parameters that can be customised usingthe programming software tool, Radio Manager 2. These parameters aregrouped into a series of templates that can be easily modified to suit the enduser's preferences. A complete set of parameters for your radio is called acustomisation.Radios can be customised either in bulk, by fitting them into a Sepuraprogramming pod which can accommodate 4 or 8 radios at a time, orindividually by directly connecting them to a computer running RadioManager 2 software using a Sepura Data/Programming Cable.Note: Your radio cannot be programmed when Connector Protector onpage 106 is enabled.138 SC20 series – 04/2016
Note: Your radio must be powered on and have sufficient battery chargefor the duration of the customisation process.To program a single radioA data/programming cable, with either an RS232 (D-type) connector or a USBconnector, is available from Sepura for customising a single radio.1. Connect the USBprogramming cable to the computer.2. Connect the cable to the radio by inserting the hook on the connector intothe slot as shown.3. Secure the cable in position. Do not over tighten.4. When programming is complete disconnect the cable from the radio.User Guide 139
AccessoriesThere are various accessories available for your radio from fastening clips forattaching the radio to clothing, to headsets and microphones that providehands-free operation. Only use Sepura approved accessories with your radio.Sepura products have been tested to meet strict guidelines for personal safetyand operational conditions. The use of non-approved accessories may damagethe product, will result in the non-compliance with regulatory requirements,compromise the product safety ratings, and will invalidate the productwarranty.Caution: Some accessories may not work in close proximity of a TETRAradio. When using USB and BT accessories, it is recommended that theyare worn on the opposite side of the body to the radio. It is theresponsibility of the service provider to ensure that appropriate EMCtesting has been conducted on accessories.When your radio powers on and when you attach an accessory duringoperation, your radio performs an authenticity check on any attachedaccessories including the battery. If the accessory is not authenticated, amessage appears and the accessory should be removed.Your radio has two connectors for attaching accessories. The ruggedaccessory connector (sRAC) on the side of the radio is used for attachingaccessories such as a remote speaker microphone (RSM), headsets andearpieces. At the bottom of the radio is the digital audio connector (sDAC)that is used for attaching car kits, data accessories and chargers. It is also usedfor programming the radio.Caution: When using an RSM with antenna, it should be held aminimum distance of 25 mm from the mouth.Always refit the cover to the sRAC when an accessory is not in use.You do not need to power down the radio before fitting or removing anaccessory.140 SC20 series – 04/2016
Always read the instructions supplied with the accessory for operatinginstructions and safety information.Belt clipThe belt clip is used to attach your radio to clothing or to a belt. The clip isfitted to the carrying aid attachment recess on the back of your radio.Caution: Damage to product. Always remove the battery before fitting orremoving the clip.Fit the belt clip1. Remove the battery.2. Slide the stud into the carrying aid attachment recess.3. Slide until it clicks into place.Remove the belt clip1. Remove the battery.2. Lift the clip.User Guide 141
3. Use your thumb to compress the spring and release the clip.Caution: Failure to compress the spring sufficiently to remove the clip,will result in damage to your radio or the clip.4. Slide the clip out of the carrying aid attachment recess.Klick fast studThe Klick fast stud is used to attach your radio to clothing. The stud is fittedto the carrying aid attachment recess on the back of your radio.Caution: Damage to product. Always remove the battery before fitting orremoving the stud.142 SC20 series – 04/2016
Fit the stud1. Remove the battery.2. Slide the stud into the carrying aid attachment recess.3. Slide until it clicks into place.Remove the stud1. Remove the battery.2. Lift the spring.Caution: Failure to compress the spring sufficiently to remove the stud,will result in damage to your radio or the stud.3. Slide the stud out of the carrying aid attachment recess.User Guide 143
Fit an accessoryFit an accessory to the sRAC1. Remove the cover from the sRAC connector.2. Insert the hook on the accessory connector into the slot as shown.3. Secure the accessory by rotating the screw clockwise.Fit an accessory to the sDAC1. Connect the cable to the radio by inserting the hook on the connector intothe slot as shown144 SC20 series – 04/2016
2. Secure the accessory in position by rotating the screw clockwise. Do notover tighten.User Guide 145
GLOSSARYThe following conventions are used inthis glossary:(S) Sepura product term(T) TETRA termsf Short form (abbreviation oracronym).Alarm CallA call enabling a user to request assistance in case of anemergency scenario threatening life and physicalcondition. Alarm Calls have the highest priority on thenetwork. This call can trigger a sequence of customisableevents which may include ‘live microphone’ (allowing theuser to broadcast the situation to other radio users withinthe talkgroup and the Dispatcher), an outgoing speechcall, position reports and status messages. (Alarm Callsare sometimes loosely referred to as Emergency Calls.)(T)Connector ProtectionA Sepura feature that allows a radio to be used in a saltwater environment or an area with high salt ladenhumidity (for example sea mist/fog) without potential riskof corrosion to the connector. (S)context keyUser-programmable key on a Sepura radio that can becustomised to provide a shortcut to a menu option, suchas the Contacts list or Talkgroups. Radios may typicallyhave left, centre and right context keys. (S)Direct Mode Operation (DMO)The facility for TETRA radios to communicate directlywith each other without using the TETRA infrastructure.Also referred to as half duplex operation (one user talksat a time). (T)DMO gateway / Direct Mode OperationgatewayA device that allows users working in Direct ModeOperation to communicate with users in Trunked Mode.This is often used to extend the working range of a radio.(T)DMO repeater / Direct Mode OperationrepeaterA radio acting as a repeater provides a service to otherradio users. It extends the range and enhances thereliability of Direct Mode communication compared withbasic direct communication between the radios. (T)End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)Encryption of the total communication link (from one endto the other) without intermediate decryption, required formaximum security.full duplexA channel providing simultaneous transmission in bothdirections, allowing both parties to speak and listen at thesame time. This is achieved by using two timeslots on asingle TETRA carrier frequency to establishcommunication back and forth. The most common use ofthis system is in telephone systems around the world.Push-To-Talk switches are not needed during thismethod of communication.gatewayA device which interfaces the TETRA network with otherprivate or public telecommunications networks, such asPSTN and ISDN. See also DMO gateway and GMO. (T)group callA call made by one radio user to other users within anominated talkgroup. Groups are set up on the radio (alsoknown as talkgroups) that contain other radio users eitherperforming a similar role or who are within a distinctlocation. This type of call is initiated when the userpresses the PTTbutton on the radio. Only one person cantalk at any time during these calls. (T)Group Short Subscriber Identity (GSSI)Short form TETRA group identification number. sf. (T)half duplexA system that only allows the transmission of a radiosignal in either direction, but not simultaneously.Meaning, only one person can speak and one (or more)people can listen at any given time. The majority of two-way radios only provide half duplex communication.146 SC20 series – 04/2016
User Guide 147haptic, hapticsHaptic technology, haptics, or kinesthetic communication,is tactile feedback technology which recreates the sense oftouch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to theuser.ISSIIndividual Short Subscriber Identity. sf. (T)keypad locka) A function on a device, such as a mobile phone orcomputer, that prevents a user accidentally activatingfunctions using the keypad or to prevent access to thefunctions for security reasons.Lone WorkerA operating function of a radio, associated with a userprofile, that allows a user working alone to indicate thatthey are safe. When the user selects the Lone Workerprofile, the radio will periodically emit an audible alert.Each time the user hears the alert he or she must press akey on the keypad to prevent an alert being triggered. Ifno key is pressed within a given time, the radio will sendan Emergency Status message will to a customisedlocation, for example to the Dispatcher. It can beconfigured to send an emergency call or GPS co-ordinates if an emergency situation is detected. See alsoUser Profiles.Mode keyA key on a Sepura radio or mobile that activates variousfunctions when pressed or when pressed together withthe Navi-knob or Navi-keys. (S)navigation keysFour arrow keys (Left, Right, Up And Down ) on aSepura radio that allows users to choose menu optionsand navigate through the menus. The keys are locatedabove the keypad. (S)Navi-knobA continuous rotating knob on a Sepura TETRA radio thatallows the user to change talkgroups, select statusmessages, as well as controlling the speaker volume. (S)keypadA set of buttons arranged in a block or pad that haveeither digits, symbols or alphabetical characters on, or acombination of all of these. Do not use key mat,keyboard, or alphanumeric keypad.PABXPublic Automatic Branch eXchange. sf.picture messageA small JPEG image file with an accompanying textmessage sent to recipients over the TETRA Air Interface.(S)point-to-point callA half duplex call made to a contact on the network usingthe PTT button. Unlike a group call, a point-to-point call isa private call to an individual.PSTNPublic Switched Telephone Network. sf. (T)PTTbuttonThe button, usually on the side of the radio, pressed toinitiate a group call. The button is released to listen to anyresponse from other radio users.Quick CallA special individual call configured on a soft key torequest help or information from a pre-configuredindividual or talkgroup destination in a non-emergencysituation. (S)repeaterA device that is installed at a fixed location and whosesole purpose is to receive a signal and then retransmit thesame signal at a higher strength. Repeaters are used byinstitutions such as police departments and hospitals totransmit signals over a longer distance than the two-wayradio was previously capable of. Installing a repeatercommonly used to eliminate a dead spot in a building ortown.screen saverAn animation or image which replaces an unchangingcomputer display after a period of inactivity.SDSShort data services (SDS) are TETRA transport servicesfor the transmission of data. Messages can be sent andreceived by TETRA radios, dispatchers, and externalapplications. The parties are identified by 24-bit integerShort Subscriber Identities (see "S"). sf.
short data services (SDS)Text messages that can be sent or received on a TETRAradio.soft keyA programmable key on a Sepura radio that can becustomised as a shortcut to a function, for example acontext key on the radio that can be customised as ashortcut to the Contacts list. On some radios, theSelect/Send key and the Cancel/Home key, along with all12 keys of the radio keypad (1 – 9, *, 0, #,), left- and right-context keys, and the Emergency Key are programmablesoft keys. (S)Smart CallOn Sepura radios, a Smart Call is a call to an addressother than the selected talkgroup. (S)status messageWords or concise phrases selected from a pre-determinedlist that is resident in the terminal, which are transmittedas a simple code reference, and then de-coded by thereceiving device and displayed as the word message, e.g."At the scene".talkgroupA pre-defined group of users on one frequency band. (T)telephone callUse this term when referring to the user making atelephone type call, where the user holds the radio similarto that when holding a telephone handset or mobilephone. Do not use the term full duplex call in userdocuments. See also private telephone call, and groupcall.Transmit Inhibit modeAn operational mode for use in RF sensitive areas, thatallows the radio to continue operating withouttransmitting. When Transmit Inhibit is activated anddeactivated, a status message is sent confirming theoperational state of the terminal.Trunked Mode Operation (TMO)Radios operating over the TETRA network.tri-colour LEDAn LED with three colours that is used on a Sepura radioand mobile transceiver to alert the user to a change ofstate such as the radio operating in transmit inhibit mode.Sometimes called the Status Indicator. (S)UDSLUser Defined Scan List. sf.User Defined Scan List (UDSL)Pre-programmed (optionally user editable) list of scannedgroups.user profileUser profiles are pre-set combinations of alerts andsettings on a Sepura radio designed to match the user'scircumstances or environment. If the User Profiles featurehas been customised it allows you to switch easilybetween user profiles. When a user profile is selected, anicon is displayed on the status line at the top right of thedisplay to indicate which user profile is active. (S)WAPWireless Application Protocol. sf.whisper modeA customisable feature on a Sepura radio which adjuststhe sensitivity of the microphone to allow the user towhisper verbal communications during covert operations.(S)148 SC20 series – 04/2016
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