New Generation DMR Radio Application Notes V1.5.00

New Generation DMR Radio
Application Notes
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Application Notes Content
Content
Documentation Information ..................................................................................................................... 1
1. Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Common................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Quick Response Code ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.2 Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Mode Switch ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Principle ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.3 Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Profile .............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.3.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 12
2.3.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Smart Switch Screen ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 13
2.4.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Audio ............................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 14
2.5.2 Audio Path ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.5.3 Voice Notify............................................................................................................................ 20
2.5.4 Microphone ............................................................................................................................ 21
2.5.5 Speaker ................................................................................................................................. 24
2.6 Record ............................................................................................................................................. 27
2.6.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 27
2.6.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 28
2.7 BT Positioning.................................................................................................................................. 32
2.7.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 32
2.7.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 34
2.7.3 Radio Operation .................................................................................................................... 41
3. Conventional ....................................................................................................................................... 42
3.1 Mobility Management....................................................................................................................... 42
3.1.1 Scan ...................................................................................................................................... 42
3.1.2 Roaming ................................................................................................................................ 45
3.2 Security Service ............................................................................................................................... 63
3.2.1 Authentication ........................................................................................................................ 63
3.2.2 End to End Encrypt ................................................................................................................ 64
3.2.3 Over the Air Encrypt .............................................................................................................. 72
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3.3 Positioning ....................................................................................................................................... 76

3.3.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 76
3.3.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 77
3.3.3 Application ............................................................................................................................. 83
3.4 Priority Interrupt ............................................................................................................................... 84
3.4.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 84
3.4.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 88
3.4.3 Application Examples ............................................................................................................ 91
3.4.4 FAQ ....................................................................................................................................... 96
3.5 Back-to-back (Mobile Radio) ........................................................................................................... 98
3.5.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 98
3.5.2 Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 105
3.5.3 Application Scenarios .......................................................................................................... 109
3.5.4 FAQ ...................................................................................................................................... 114
3.6 Wireless Link Communication........................................................................................................ 115
3.6.1 Overview............................................................................................................................... 115
3.6.2 Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 117
3.7 Clarity Transmission ...................................................................................................................... 122
3.7.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................. 122
3.7.2 Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 125
3.8 SIP Phone ..................................................................................................................................... 129
3.8.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................. 129
3.8.2 Application Requirements .................................................................................................... 136
3.8.3 Configuration(IPPBX) .......................................................................................................... 137
3.8.4 Configuration(PSTN) ........................................................................................................... 159
3.8.5 Communication Procedure .................................................................................................. 178
3.8.6 Dial Scheme ........................................................................................................................ 180
3.8.7 FAQ ..................................................................................................................................... 182
3.9 IP Multi-site Connect...................................................................................................................... 183
3.9.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................. 183
3.9.2 Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 188
3.9.3 Equipment Connection and Configuration ........................................................................... 193
3.9.4 FAQ ..................................................................................................................................... 218
3.10 IP Transit ..................................................................................................................................... 226
3.10.1 Overview............................................................................................................................ 226
3.10.2 Requirements .................................................................................................................... 230
3.10.3 Equipment Connection and Configuration ......................................................................... 234
3.10.4 FAQ ................................................................................................................................... 250
3.11 Fusion System ............................................................................................................................. 254
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3.11.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 254

3.11.2 Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 256
3.11.3 Application ......................................................................................................................... 259
4. Digital Trunking ................................................................................................................................. 262
4.1 Mobility Management..................................................................................................................... 262
4.1.1 Scan .................................................................................................................................... 262
4.2 Security Service ............................................................................................................................. 294
4.2.1 Authentication ...................................................................................................................... 294
4.2.2 End-to-End Encryption ........................................................................................................ 301
4.2.3 Over the Air Encryption ........................................................................................................ 314
4.3 Positioning ..................................................................................................................................... 317
4.3.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................. 317
4.3.2 Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 318
4.3.3 Application ........................................................................................................................... 323
5. Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................... 325
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Application Notes Documentation Information
Documentation Information
This section describes the audience, conventions, and revision history of this document.
Audience
This document is intended primarily for the following audiences:
 Technical support engineers
 Maintenance engineers
Documentation Conventions
Instruction Conventions
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Notation Conventions
Item Description Example
To save the configuration, click Apply.

Denotes menus, tabs, parameter names,
The Log Level Settings dialogue box
Boldface window names, dialogue names, and
appears.
hardware buttons.
Press the PTT key.
The screen displays "Invalid Battery!".

Denotes messages, directories, file
Open "DMR_PSS.exe".
"" names, folder names, and parameter
Go to "D:/opt/local".
values.
In the Port text box, enter "22".
> Directs you to access a multi-level menu. Go to File > New.
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Documentation Information Application Notes
Item Description Example
For details about using the DWS, refer to

Italic Denotes document titles.
Dispatch Workstation User Guide.
To set the IP address, run the following

Denotes commands and their execution
Courier New command:
results.
vos-cmd - m name IP
Revision History
Document Application
Release Date Description
Version Version
00 V1.5 November 2021 Initial release.
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Application Notes Overview
1. Overview
This documentation helps users to understand some of the important features of the new generation DMR
radios, and the configuration of this feature on the CPS.
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Common Application Notes
2. Common
2.1 Quick Response Code
2.1.1 Overview
Users can bind the radio to a QR code via CPS. Users can distinguish between radios and even users by
looking at the QR code on the radio.
2.1.2 Configuration
Configuration QR Code
CPS Path: Common -> Setting -> Quick Response Code.
Configure the QR Code menu

CPS Path: Conventional / Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu
Configure the programmable key of QR Code

CPS Path: Conventional / Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons.
Parameters: QR Code. SK1 Short is taken as an example.
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Application Notes Common
2.2 Mode Switch

2.2.1 Introduction
Digital radio can operate in conventional mode or Digital trunking mode. With Mode Switch feature, users
can flexibly select the mode to meet communication requirements in different scenarios.
The Mode Switch includes Automatic Switch and Manual Switch.
 Automatic Switch
When the radio detects signal of the Digital trunking system is higher or equal to Trunking Mode
Automatic Switch Threshold and channel signalling is correct:
The radio in conventional mode switches the mode according to roaming settings.
If conventional system does not support roaming, the radio switches back to Digital trunking mode
automatically and unconditionally.
If conventional system supports roaming, and signal strength satisfies the communication requirements,
the radio will not switch back to Digital trunking mode. Only when signal strength cannot satisfy the
communication requirements, the radio can switch back to Digital trunking mode automatically.
 Manual Switch
Users can switch the operation mode through radio menu, Group/Channel Knob, programmable key or
One Touch Call/Menu.
Application Scenario
In the actual application, the scenario of mixing Conventional System and Digital Trunking System often
appears.
In areas beyond the coverage of Digital trunking system or when the signal is weak, the radio working in
Digital Trunking mode can automatically switch to Conventional mode with Mode Automatic Switch feature,
to ensure a continuous communication.
Mode Automatic Switch feature is only available for the radio that supports multiple working modes
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Restriction
 The radio which has been stunned or killed cannot use Mode Automatic Switch feature.
 If the radio supports switching to Conventional mode, please configure the power-on channel for the
radio.
2.2.2 Principle
2.2.2.1 Automatic Switch
The principle of Automatic Switch varies with the working mode combination of the radio.
1The radio switches between conventional mode and Digital trunking mode.
 Switching from conventional mode to Digital trunking mode: The requirements depends on roaming
settings in the conventional system.
Roaming is supported (e.g. in IP Multi-site Connect system): If the radio cannot receive the signal from
the main site, detects Digital trunking channel signaling is correct and Digital trunking channel satisfies
Mode Automatic Switch, the radio switches to Digital trunking mode automatically.
Roaming is not supported: The radio works in Digital trunking mode in priority. If it detects Digital channel
signaling is correct and Digital trunking channel satisfies Mode Automatic Switch during hunting, the
radio switches to Digital trunking mode automatically.
 Switching from Digital trunking mode to conventional mode: If the radio cannot register to the Digital
trunking system after hunting, and Trunking Mode Switch Detect Time is expired, the radio switches to
conventional mode automatically.
2.2.2.2 Manual Switch

Users can manually switch the mode by the following methods.
Radio Menu
 Auto Switch menus
Auto Switch: Enable Mode Automatic Switch. The radio switches the mode according to 2.2.2.1
Automatic Switch.
 Zone/Subgroup menu
When Zone/Subgroup Switch Mode is enabled, the Zone menu (conventional mode) and the Subgroup
menu (Digital trunking mode) display as Zone/Subgroup menu. The Zone/Subgroup menu includes all
information of the two menus.
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In Digital trunking mode, select any conventional channel in Zone/Subgroup menu to switch to
conventional mode.
In conventional mode, select any Digital trunking subgroup member in Zone/Subgroup menu to switch
to Digital trunking mode.
Programmable Key
 Mode Auto Switch: Enable Mode Automatic Switch. The radio switches the mode according to 2.2.2.1
Automatic Switch.
 Operation Mode Switch: The radio switches the mode in the order of “conventional mode – Digital
trunking mode”.
 Channel Up/Down (conventional mode) and Group/Private Up/Down (Digital trunking mode): Press this
key in Digital trunking subgroup that includes conventional channels to switch between conventional
mode and Digital trunking mode. See 错误!未找到引用源。 in section 2.2.3.2 Manual Switch for
configurations
 Zone Up/Down (conventional mode) and Subgroup Up/Down (Digital trunking mode): When
Zone/Subgroup Switch Mode is enabled, the Zone menu (conventional mode) and the Subgroup menu
(Digital trunking mode) display as Zone/Subgroup menu. The Zone/Subgroup menu includes all
information of the two menus.
In Digital trunking mode, press Subgroup Up or Subgroup Down key to select any zone to switch to
conventional mode.
In conventional mode, press Zone Up or Zone Down key to select any subgroup to switch to Digital
trunking mode.
One Touch Call/Menu

Enable Operation Mode Switch. The radio switches the mode in the order of “conventional mode – Digital
trunking mode”.
Channel/Group Knob
Rotate the Channel/Group Knob to switch between conventional mode and Digital trunking mode. Before
switching mode, you need to add conventional channels to Digital trunking subgroup. See 2.2.3.23. in
section 2.2.3.2 Manual Switch for configurations.
GPIO Pins
The Digital trunking mobile radio can switch the mode through GPIO Pin 3, 12, 16, 20, 22 or 23. When the
radio detects an active level at the GPIO pin, it enables Operation Mode Switch and switches the mode in
the order of “conventional mode – Digital trunking mode”. See 2.2.3.24. in section 2.2.3.2 Manual Switch
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for configurations.
2.2.3 Configuration
CPS interface is slightly different when the radio supports different modes. This section takes the trunking
radio that supports Digital Trunking mode and Conventional mode as the example.
2.2.3.1 Automatic Switch

1. Configure the communication parameters such as RX frequency and TX frequency.
2. Enable Mode Automatic Switch feature, and configure related parameters.
CPS Path: Common -> Setting -> Mode.
Parameters: See parameters in the red box below. See CPS Help for specific parameter descriptions.
3. Configure Auto Switch menu if you want to enable or disable Mode Automatic Switch via radio menu.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu -> Mode.
CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> Menu -> Mode.
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4. (Optional) Configure Mode Auto Switch programmable key if you want to enable or disable Mode
Automatic Switch through this key.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons.
Parameters: Mode Auto Switch. Take SK1 Short as an example.
CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> Buttons.
2.2.3.2 Manual Switch

1. Configure Operation Mode Switch or Operation Mode Shortcut programmable key if you want to switch
the mode through this key.
Parameters: Operation Mode Switch or Operation Mode Shortcut. Take SK1 Short as an example.
CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> Buttons.
2. Configure Operation Mode Switch in Menu/Feature List if you want to switch the mode through One
Touch Call/Menu.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> One Touch Call/Menu.
Parameters: Operation Mode Switch. Take Numeric Key 1 as an example.
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The Menu/ Feature List is configurable only when Type is set as Menu/Feature.
CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> One Touch Call/Menu.
3. Configure the following parameters if you want to switch the mode through Channel/Group Knob.
a. Enable Zone/Subgroup Switch Mode.
When this feature is enabled, the Zone menu (conventional mode) and the Subgroup menu (Digital
trunking mode) display as Zone/Subgroup menu. The Zone/Subgroup menu includes all information
of the two menus.
CPS Path: Common -> Setting -> Mode.
Parameters: Zone/Subgroup Switch Mode.
b. Add the conventional channels to the Digital trunking subgroup.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Contact -> Subgroup -> Subgroup N.
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 The conventional channels are not available if Only Display Group Call or Only Display
Trunking is checked.
 The conventionalT channels and subgroup members are used to switch mode only. Users call
them via PTT.
c. Add the Digital trunking subgroup that includes conventional channels to Subgroup List.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Contact -> Subgroup List.
d. (Optional) Configure Channel Up/Down (Conventional Mode) and Group/Private Up/Down (Digital
Trunking Mode), and Zone Up/Down (Conventional Mode) and Subgroup Up/Down (Digital Trunking
Mode) if you want to switch the mode through this key.
Parameters: Channel Up/Down and Group/Private Up/Down, or Zone Up/Down and Subgroup
Up/Down. Take Group/Private Up and Group/Private Down in Digital trunking mode as an example.
 CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> Buttons.
 It is suggested to configure the same programmable keys in different modes.
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4. Configure Operation Mode Switch to GPIO Pins feature if you want to switch the mode through GPIO
pin of Digital trunking mobile radio.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Accessories -> GPIO Pins.
Parameters: Operation Mode Switch. Take Pin#3 as an example.
 CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> Accessories -> GPIO Pin.
 It is suggested to configure the same GPIO Pin in different modes.
2.3 Profile
2.3.1 Overview
The user can set the way the radio is prompted according to different usage scenarios.
2.3.2 Configuration
Users can customize up to 4 profiles. The following is an example of the profile in conventional mode.
Configuring the Profiles feature

CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting -> Profiles
Parameters: See CPS Help for specific parameter descriptions.
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Configuring the Profile Menu

CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Menu
CPS path for Digital Trunking mode is Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu.
Configuring the Shortcuts

CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Buttons
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CPS path for Digital Trunking mode is Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons.
2.4 Smart Switch Screen

2.4.1 Overview
The radio can switch between the standby screen and the custom screen by the "Smart switch"
programmable key, so that users can quickly switch to the specified screen.
2.4.2 Configuration
The following is an example of the smart switching function in Conventional mode.
Configure Preset Screen

CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Buttons -> Smart Switch Screen
CPS path for Digital Trunking mode is Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons -> Smart Switch
Screen.
Configuring the Shortcuts

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CPS path for Digital Trunking mode is Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons.
2.5 Audio
2.5.1 Overview
Audio Path
Audio path is the path for voice input and output.
Audio accessories for a radio include microphones and speakers. As a radio can use external audio
accessories, the audio accessories include internal microphones, external microphones, internal speakers
and external speakers.
Audio Path allows you to specify which audio accessories are used in a radio. For example, you can set the
portable radio to use external audio accessories firstly.
Gain
Audio gain is the amplification factor of voice. Its unit is dB. The higher the gain is, the louder the speaker
output will be.
The gain types include:
Name Description
The gain of the receiving voice in a channel, which is divided into digital Rx gain and
Rx Gain
analog Rx gain according to the channel type.
The gain of the input voice in a microphone. You need to adjust internal microphone
Mic Gain
gain and external microphone gain respectively.
Each gain value corresponds to a Tone Volume level. The higher the gain is, the
Alert Tone Gain
louder the corresponding tones will be.
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Name Description
You can configure the repeat gain in a repeater to adjust the output of analog voice
Repeat Gain
signal.
You can configure the phone gain in a repeater to adjust the voice received by the
Phone Gain
phone.
2.5.2 Audio Path

Audio accessories include internal microphones, external microphones, internal speakers, and external
speakers. You can specify which audio accessories are used in a radio via audio path configuration.
2.5.2.1 Microphone
Microphones include internal microphones and external microphones.
 Internal Microphone is the built-in microphone of the radio.
 External Microphone is the microphone of the audio accessory connected to the radio.
The internal/external microphone may vary with different kind of radio, as shown in the table below.
Radio type Internal Microphone External Microphone
The microphone of audio accessory, such

Portable
The built-in microphone of the radio. as earpiece microphone and speaker
Radio
microphone.
The microphone of the audio

accessory connected to the front The microphone of the audio accessory
Mobile Radio
panel (microphone jack), such as connected to rear panel (accessory jack).
palm microphone.
Restriction
 When the back-to back feature is enabled for the mobile radio, "MIC Selection" should be set to "Only
External" or "Follow PTT".
 When the portable radio enters the Covert Mode, the internal microphone will not be enabled no matter
what you set for the microphone. If an external microphone is connected, it will be enabled automatically.
Configuration
1. Configure the microphone type.
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CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting -> UI Setting -> Volume
2. Configure the microphone menu.
Description: Set whether the “MIC&SPK” will be included in the menu of radio, by which you can decide
which microphone or speaker to be enabled.
3. (Optional) Configure the programmable key of Mic Set Switch.
CPS Path: Conventional / Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons
Description: Users can press the key to switch the microphone mode between Follow PTT, Only Internal,
Only External, and External First.
For example, in the following figure, the SK1 Short Key is configured for Mic Set Switch.
2.5.2.2 Speaker
Speakers include internal speaker and external speaker.
 Internal speaker is the built-in speaker of the radio.
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 External speaker is the speaker of the audio accessory connected to the radio.
The internal/external speaker may vary with different kind of radio, as shown in the table below.
Radio Type Internal Speaker External Speaker
Portable The speaker of audio

The built-in speaker of the radio.
Radio accessory.
The build-in speaker and the speaker of the audio The speaker of the audio
accessory connected to the front panel. If both speakers accessory connected to
Mobile Radio
exist, the speaker of the audio accessory connected to the rear panel (accessory
front panel will be enabled first. jack).
Restriction
 The speaker type will not affect the output of radio in Public Address mode, because the voice will be
output from the external audio accessory connected to assessory jack.
 When the back-to back feature is enabled for the mobile radio, the speaker type will not affect the voice
output, because the voice will be output from the external audio accessory connected to assessory jack.
 When the portable radio enters the Covert Mode, the internal speaker will not be enabled no matter what
you set for the speaker. If an external speaker is connected, it will be enabled automatically.
Configuration
1. Configure the speaker feature
CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting -> UI Setting -> Volume
2. Configure the speaker menu
Description: Set whether the “MIC&SPK” will be included in the menu of radio, by which you can decide
which microphone or speaker to be enabled.
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3. (Optional) Configure the programmable key of SPK Set Switch
Description: Users can press this programmable key to switch the speaker mode between Only Internal,
Only External, and External First.
For example, in the following figure, the SK1 Short Key is configured for SPK Set Switch.
2.5.2.3 BT Voice
BT is a kind of wireless technology that supports short-distance (generally within 10m) communications
between devices. This feature enables wireless exchange of information between portable radios and BT
devices such as wireless earpiece, wireless PTT, etc. These BT devices provide enhanced convenience
and covert to the radio, which help you to focus on your work and improve your efficiency.
Restriction
 When the portable radio with BT feature enabed is connected to a BT device, the voice of radio is input
or output by the BT device, which is not affected by the audio path configuration.
 When the portable radio with BT feature enabled is successfully paired with the BT device:
Principle of speaker switching: BT earpiece will be enabled first, which means the vioce will be switched to
earpiece. You can also press the programmed key of BT Audio Switch to switch the speaker.
Principle of microphone switching: follow PTT. When you press BT PTT key, the BT microphone is enabled.
When you press the radio PTT key, the switching principle is subject to the microphone configuration.
Configuration
1. Configure the BT feature
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CPS Path: Common -> Accessory
Description: With this option checked, the radio automatically enables the BT feature after it’s turned
on.
2. Configure the BT menu
Description: With BT option checked, users can directly enable the BT feature via radio menu.
3. (Optional) Configure the programmable key of BT
Description: Press this key to enable or disable BT feature.
For example, in the following figure, the SK1 Short Key is configured for BT feature.
4. (Optional) Configure the programmable key of BT Audio Switch

Description: With BT connected, users can press the key to switch voice output device between the
earphone or the radio.
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For example, in the following figure, the SK2 Short Key is configured for BT Audio Switch.
2.5.3 Voice Notify

This feature gives voice notification about functions and operations of zones, channels/personalities, private
call, group call or subgroup. With this feature enabled, users can make proper operations according to voice
notification tone.
Restriction
This feature is invalid if the “Radio Silent” of a radio is set as “Silent On”.
Configure Voice Notify Feature

CPS Path: Conventional / Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Voice Notify
Configure Voice Notify Tone

CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting ->Conventional / Digital Trunking -> Alert Tones
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2.5.4 Microphone
This feature allows you to adjust the microphone sensitivity.
2.5.4.1 Mic Gain

The Mic gain can be divided into internal microphone gain and external microphone gain. It directly affected
the input voice of the corresponding microphone. The higher the gain is, the higher the sensitivity will be.
Restriction
 A large microphone gain may cause voice distortion. Configure it properly according to your actual needs.
 If you want to increase the volume level, increase the Rx Gain first, and then increase the Mic Gain.
Because increasing the Mic Gain may cause noise disturbance and voice distortion.
Configuration
CPS path: Common -> UI Setting -> Profiles
In a noisy environment, you can improve the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and raise the voice volume by
reducing the microphone gain and keeping close to the microphone, so as to ensure the receiver of a clear
voice.
2.5.4.2 Mic Automatic Gain Control

AGC, Automatic Gain Control, is used to control the voice gain during the transmission of a radio. It can
increase/decrease the voice when users speak at a low/high voice, ensuring the receiver of a moderate
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volume level. You can enable the AGC feature on digital channel or analog channel through “Digital Mic
AGC” or “Analog Mic AGC”. When the AGC feature is enabled, the maximum amplitude for volume
increase is subject to the value of “AGC Dynamic Range Max Value” and the maximum amplitude for
volume decrease is subject to the value of “AGC Dynamic Range Min Value”.
The figure below is an example for Mic AGC adjustment.
Dashed line: Represents the original audio.
Real line: Represents the audio after AGC adjustment.
dBM0: Represents the absolute reference level corresponding to the zero reference level.
When the radio detects that the original voice is lower than -22dBm0, it will increase the Mic Gain (by 12
dB at most). When the radio detects that the original voice is higher than -22dBm0, it will decrease the Mic
Gain (by 10 dB at most).
Restriction
Generally, adjusting the “AGC Dynamic Range Min Value” and “AGC Dynamic Range Max Value” is not
recommended.
Configuration
1. Configure the Mic AGC feature
CPS path: Common -> UI Setting -> Profiles
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2. Configure the “Mic AGC” menu
CPS path: Conventional / Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu
Description: Set whether the “Mic AGC” will be included in the menu of radio, by which you can enable
or disable the Mic AGC feature.
In a noisy but stable environment, you can obtain a stable voice via enabling the Mic AGC feature.
2.5.5 Speaker
This feature allows you to adjust the volume and quality of the voice output from the speaker.
2.5.5.1 Volume
There are two ways for adjusting the volume: hardware adjustment and software adjustment. The hardware
adjustment indicates that the volume (such as radio volume) is adjusted by rotating the Volume Control
knob. And the software adjustment indicates that the volume (such as power on volume and alert tone
volume etc.) is adjusted via the CPS.
Radio volume
The radio volume is applicable for all working mode and radio-wide audio.
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CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting –> UI Setting –>Volume
Alert Tones
The volume knob is used to adjust the volume of radio-wide audio, while the CPS can be used to set each
kind of tone and its volume independently.
CPS path: Common -> UI Setting -> Conventional / Digital Trunking -> Alert Tones
2.5.5.2 Tone Max Gain

The tone max gain corresponds to the highest level of Tone Volume. The higher the gain is, the louder the
corresponding tones will be. There are internal tone max gain and external tone max gain, which are
applied for internal speaker and external speaker respectively.
Configuration
CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting -> Volume
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When the volume level of the tone cannot meet the requirements of actual situation, you can adjust the tone
max gain, so as to increase or decrease volume level for the corresponding tone.
2.5.5.3 Noise Cancellation

This feature enables the radio to automatically filter static noises such as fan noise and motor noise to make
receivers hear clearer voice.
Restriction
If this feature is enabled, the receiving volume will become lower. It is recommended to enable this feature
in noisy environment.
Configuration the Noise Cancellation feature

CPS path: Common -> UI Setting -> UI Setting -> Profiles
Description: With Noise Cancellation enabled, radios will automatically filter environment noises while
transmitting voice service on digital channel or analog channel.
(Optional) Configure the Noise Cancellation menu

CPS path: Conventional / Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu
Description: With this option checked, users can directly enable this feature via radio menu.
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2.6 Record
2.6.1 Overview
2.6.1.1 Introduction
The Record is a feature that enables a radio to store a call (both calling party and called party) or on-site
voice as an audio file through its recording program.
It includes Call Record and Live Record.
 Call Record: record the calls for future inquiry, management or evidence.
 Live Record: record the on-site voice for further evidence.
2.6.1.2 Restrictions
 HP70X only supports Call Record feature; HM78X and HP78X support both Call Record and Live
Record features.
 The record feature is a paid feature. You need to buy License for authorization.
 The duration for single live recording is 495 minutes. During live recording, the radio neither gives alert
tones, nor responds to talk around button, but can be interrupted by the voice service and emergency
call.
2.6.1.3 Principle
With the feature enabled, the radio stores all record files in its Micro SD card (TF card). You can play and
manage the files through radio menu or through Record Manager.
2.6.1.4 Application
The record feature can be applied in the following three scenarios.
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 Record the calls of all members
Company A uses HP78X Conventional for communication. To improve work efficiency, the manager
expects to record the calls among all members. In this situation, the Call Record feature can be enabled
to make the records through CPS.
 Record the crucial call
The action group uses HP78X Conventional for communication. During the mission executing, the
dispatching command needs to be recorded for future inquiry and evidence. In this situation, the Call
Record feature can be enabled through the programmable key to make the records.
 Record the on-site Voice
The action group uses HP78X Digital Trunking for communication. During task executing, the on-site
voice needs to be recorded as the legal evidence. In this situation, the Live Record feature can be
enabled through radio menu to make the records.
2.6.2 Configuration
The record feature is configured through CPS. The feature can also be enabled or disabled through radio
menu.
For better configuration, you can also refer to the Help for details.
2.6.2.1 Procedure
1. Activate the Record feature.
This feature is a paid feature and requires a license for authorization.
CPS Path: Common -> Feature Control -> Conventional Feature in Subscriber -> Recorder.
Parameters: Recorder. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
2. Enable the Call Record feature.
CPS Path: Common -> Accessories -> Record.
Parameters: Call Record, Automatic Recording Deletion and Recording Compression. Refer to CPS
Help for the parameter description.
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Parameter Description Note
The radio displays on

With this feature enabled, the radio
Call Record status bar after this feature is
records calls.
enabled.
With this feature enabled, the radio The radio displays on

Automatic
deletes the earliest record files when the status bar when the capacity
Recording
record files exceed the capacity of Micro of Micro SD card is less than
Deletion
SD card (TF card). 200M.
With this feature enabled, the radio

With the feature enabled, the
Recording compresses the record files at a ratio of
view feature is backward
Compression 4:1 to save the capacity of Micro SD card.
compatible only.
This will not impact the file quality.
3. Configure Live Record menu to enable or disable Live Record feature via radio menu.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Menu
Parameters: TF Application, Recorder and Live Record. Refer to CPS Help for parameter description.
4. Configure File List menu to manage the record files via radio menu.
CPS Path: Conventional /Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu
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Parameters: TF Application, Recorder, File List, Play, View, Delete and Edit. Refer to CPS Help for
parameter description.
5. (Optional) Configure Call Record menu to enable or disable the Call Record feature via radio menu.
Parameters: TF Application, Recorder and Call Record. Refer to CPS Help for parameter description.
6. (Optional) Configure a programmable key to enable or disable Call Record feature via this key.
CPS Path: Conventional / Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons.
Parameters: Call Recorder. SK1 Short is taken as an example.
2.6.2.2 Radio Operations

Operations for the record feature vary from different models.
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 For HP70X, it only supports Call Record feature and automatically records calls.
 For HP78X and HM78X, the record feature is enabled or disabled through the radio menu or the
programmable key.
This chapter introduces the operations of HP78X and HM78X.
2.6.2.3 Radio Menu

If the “Recorder” menu is configured through CPS, you can enable or disable Call Record and Live Record
features through radio menu “Menu -> TF Application -> Recorder”.
 Call Record
After the feature is enabled, “Call Record On!” pops up and icon appears on radio screen.
 Live Record
After Live Record is selected, the recording interface appears. You can select Start to start the recording
(left figure below), and Save to end it (right figure below).
During the recording, the icon keeps flashing, and when it’s completed, all icons are recovered.
2.6.2.4 Programmable Key

If the programmable key is configured through CPS, you can enable or disable the Call Record feature
through the key. For configurations, see 2.6.2.16. in section 2.6.2.1.
2.6.2.5 Record File Management

As the files are significant to show up the scene, they must be properly saved and filed as the evidence.
The files are stored in the Micro SD card (TF card) of the radio. You can manage them through radio menu
or through Record Manager.
2.6.2.6 Naming Rules

During recording, folders are automatically generated in the Micro SD card (TF card) to store the record
files. Each folder can store 200 files at most. The naming rules of the folder and the file are as follows:
 Folder: Record_XXXX
XXXX refers to the serial number of the folder, starts at 0001 and ends at 9999. When the folder quantity
is over 9999, the folder will be overwritten from the earliest one.
 Record File: Xyyy_MMDDHHMMSS.zz
X refers to the record type. “C” is for Call Record and “R” for Live Record.
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yyy refers to one complete record, starts at 001 and ends at 999. The same yyy indicates the call is
made with a same Private/Group/All Call ID within the Group/Private Call Hang Time.
MMDDHHMMSS refers to the record time.
zz: The duration for a single file is 5 minutes. If more than 5 minutes, the record file will be split into
multiple ones. “zz” refers to the number of these files.
For example: A calls B at 9:00:11 on April 13, 2017 and talks for 6 minutes. And then B replies A for 2
minutes. In this situation, 3 record files will be generated: C001_0413090011.01, C001_0413090011.02
and C001_0413090611.
2.6.2.7 File Management via Radio

The file can be directly managed through radio menu, including Play, View, Edit and Delete.
1. Configure the Record File List through CPS.
See 2.6.2.14. in section 2.6.2.1Procedure for the operations.
2. Select “Menu -> TF Application -> Recorder -> Record File List” on radio menu.
3. Select the folder in Record File List, and then select the file to play, view, edit or delete.
 Only the recorded files can be played.
 You can select Delete Folder in a folder to delete the folder.
2.7 BT Positioning
2.7.1 Overview
When the radio cannot be accurately positioned through GPS, you can enable the BT Poitioning to realize
the positioning with BT beacons.
The BT beacon is a hardware transmitter developed based on V4.0 BT Low Engergy Technology (BLE).
After deployed, it broadcasts data packet to the radios within the communication coverage. The BT
beacon is easy to deploy for indoor use and power saving.
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BT Beacons
Hyt er a
Beacon Info
PC
(with third party
software)
Target Radios
Control Center
The BT Positiong feature is realized as below.
1. Deploy BT beacons.
Please contact BT beacon supplier for the deployment method.
2. Configure BT Positioning parameters for the radio.
See 2.7.2 Configuration for details.
3. Enable the BT Positioning.
The radio can receive data packet broadcasted by BT beacons, including UUID, Major, Minor, TX Power
and RSSI.
 UUID: unique identifier of BT beacon, which is used to distinguish the beasons in other areas.
 Major and Minor: mappings of BT beacon locations, which are set through the software provided by
the supplier. For example, if one becaon is deployed in the laboratory on the third floor, the Major
can be set as “3rd Floor”, and the Minor be set as“Laboratory”.
 TX Power: TX power of the BT beacon.
 RSSI: signal strength of the BT beacon.
4. After receiving the data packet from BT beacons, the radio checks the configured Beacon Info List.
If the beacon UUID is the same as configured, the radio sends the UUID Code (configured in the list),
Major, Minor, TX Power and RSSI of the beacon with the strongest signal to the dispatch station.
5. The dispatch station converts the code to UUID, and then sends the UUID, Major, Minor, TX Power and
RSSI to the PC.
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Hytera provides third party with BT API (application programming interfaces) to develop software to
visualize radio locations on the map. For API descriptions, see Hytera Digital Application Protocol
Specification.
2.7.1.2 Application
The BT Positioning makes up the shortage of GPS positioning and can be applied to vavious indoor scenes,
such as positioning of factory workers, power plant inspectors, tunnel workers, high-speed train staff, prison
staff, warehouse forklifts, smart buildings and robot.
 BT Positioning is a paid feature.
 BT Positioning and BT API features (e.g., BT programming) cannot be used at the same time. During
programming, debugging or scanning, the radio cannot transmit the BT location data.
 During voice or data transmission, the radio does not respond to the system request to report the BT
location data until the transmission is completed.
2.7.2 Configuration
2.7.2.1 Radio Configuration
1. Activate BT Location.
The BT Location is a paid feature. A license is required to activate this feature.
CPS Path: Common -> Feature Control -> BT Location.
Parameters: BT Location. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
2. Enable the BT feature.
When the BT feature is enabled, the icon appears on radio screen.
3. Configure Beacon Info List.
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Beacon UUID is configured in this list. Major and Minor parameters are modified through the software
provided by the beacon supplier.
For example, if UUID of one BT beacon is E2C56DB5-DFFB-4BD2-B060-D0F5A71096E0, you can

configure the list as below:
 Alias: Beacon 1
 UUID: E2C56DB5DFFB4BD2B060D0F5A71096E0
 UUID Code: 001
CPS Path: Common -> Accessories -> BT Location.
Parameters: Alias, UUID and UUID Code. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
 You can import or export the beacon information in batch by selecting “Tools -> Import/Export
Beacon Info” on the menu bar of CPS.
 When a radio (portable or mobile) is used to dispatch services, its “Beacon Info” must be
configured the same as that of other radios.
Conventional
1. Enable BT location and configure related parameters.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> BT Location.
Parameters: BT Location, Location Info Priority, Button, Power On, Power Off, Time and Report Interval
Time. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
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2. Enable Voice with Location Info feature.
If disable, the radio will not report the location data to the dispatch station when you initiate a call by PTT.
As a result, the dispatcher cannot obtain the real-time location of the radio. It is recommended that you
enable the Voice with Location Info feature and configure the way the radio reports the location data. To
use this feature, Location Info Priority (1. ) must be set as BT Location or GPS + BT Location .
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> Location Application -> Voice with
Location.
Parameters: Voice with Location, PTT or Time. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
3. Configure Control Center ID, Location Port and Identifier.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Radio Services.
Parameters: Control Center ID, Location Port and Identifier. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter
description.
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4. Configure Location Info Revert Channel.
The radio may fail to report the location data on the current channel if it is occupied by other radios
transmitting voice or data signals. To ensure the timeliness, it is recommended that you choose one
dedicated channel to transmit BT location data.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> Tx.
Parameters: Location Info Revert Channel. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
If RX Only is selected, the radio will be unable to transmit BT location data.
5. (Optional) Enable In Call Location Revert feature.
With this feature enabled, the radio switches to Location Info Revert Channel to report location when
receiving the request during voice receiving. If disabled, the radio reports location only after voice
receiving.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Digital Common -> Basic -> Miscellaneous.
Parameters: In Call Location Revert. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
6. (Optional) Configure BT location menu if you want to enable or disable the feature via radio menu.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Menu -> Common Menu -> Accessories.
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Parameters: BT and BT Location. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
7. (Optional) Configure a programmable key with BT location report feature.
After the configuration, when you press this key, the radio will transmit BT location data to the dispatching
center.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Buttons.
Parameters: BT Location Report. SK2 Short is taken as the example.
The BT Location Report option is available only when Button option is selected. See 1. .
Digital
1. Enable BT location and configure related parameters.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> BT Location.
Parameters: BT Location, Invalid BT Location, BT Location Active Report and other parameters. Refer
to CPS Help for the parameter description.
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2. Enable Voice with Location Info feature.
If disable, the radio will not report the location data to the dispatch station when you initiate a call by PTT.
As a result, the dispatcher cannot obtain the real-time location of the radio. It is recommended that you
enable the Voice with Location Info feature and configure the way the radio reports the location data. To
use this feature, Location Info Priority must be set as BT Location.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking –> General Setting -> Positioning -> Location Application.
Parameters: Location Info Priority, Voice with Location, PTT or Time. Refer to CPS Help for the
3. (Optional) Configure BT location menu if you want to enable or disable the feature via radio menu.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking - General Setting - Menu - BT Location.
Parameters: BT and BT Location. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
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2.7.2.2 Repeater Configuration

1. Configure Beacon Info list of the repeater if the repeater is used to dispatch service.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> Beacon Info.
Parameters: UUID and UUID Code. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
The “Beacon Info” must be configured the same as that of the radio. Otherwise, the repeater will
not be able to correctly revert the UUID code to the UUID.
2. Configure Radio GPS Slot Port and GPS Port Identifier, because the repeater forwards BT location data
of the radio through the GPS Slot Port.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Application Programming Interface.
Parameters: GPS Port Identifier, Radio GPS Slot1 Port, or Radio GPS Slot2 Port. Refer to CPS Help
for the parameter description.
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The above parameters are available only when Forward to PC is selected.
2.7.3 Radio Operation

2.7.3.1 Radio Menu
If the BT Location menu is configured, you can enable or disable BT Location feature and view the beacon
information through radio menu:
 Menu -> BT -> BT Location
 Menu -> BT -> Beacons Info
Please enable the BT feature before using the BT location feature.
2.7.3.2 Programmable Key

If a programmable key with BT location feature is configured in conventional mode, when you press this
key, the radio will transmit the BT location data to the dispatching center.
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Conventional Application Notes
3. Conventional
3.1 Mobility Management
3.1.1 Scan
3.1.1.1 Overview
With the Scan feature, the radio can detect the communication activities on other channels and select the
channel for staying on according to the scan result. After you start the scan of the radio via the
programmable key or radio menu, the radio will scan the activities on the preset channels circularly in order.
When detecting some activities that you are interested in on a channel, the radio will pause on that channel
until the Hang Time is up. Then the radio will continue detecting the channels repeatedly until it quits the
Scan mode. Digital radios can scan both digital and analog channels, while repeaters can scan only analog
channels. In addition, the Scan feature of radios is superior to that of repeaters.
The Scan feature shall be activated in the following conditions:
 The “Scan List” parameter in “Channel” cannot be set to “None”.
 There are at least two channels in the Scan List, or you cannot activate the feature.
When the conditions above are all fulfilled, you can also select the Auto Scan feature for a channel, so when
you switch the radio to the preset channel, the Auto Scan will be activated. When scanning, the radio will
stay on an active channel for some time before it scans another channel, so as not to miss the activity
detection. You can set the time for staying (Hang Time) via the CPS.
There are some scan statuses:
 Scan: The radio detects the activities on the channels, listed in the Scan List, in order.
 Stay: If there are some communication activities that satisfy the requirements on staying on a channel,
the radio will stay on that channel until the Hang Time is over. Then it will continue to scan other channels.
 Sweep: When the radio stays on a low-priority channel, the priority channel Sweep Time will alert the
radio to detect the high-priority channel. When there is active signal detected on the priority channel, the
radio will jump to it immediately; in case of no signal detected, the radio will stay on the current channel.
 Suspend: During scanning the analog channels, you can enter or quit this status by pressing the
programmed Monitor key or Squelch Off key. In this status, the radio can sweep the priority channels.
 Terminate: When the radio receives the special code such as the emergency code, it will terminate the
scan. It will stay in this status and not scan or sweep.
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Application Notes Conventional
 Off Hook: This status occurs only in mobile radio scan. The scan process is affected if the microphone
is off the hook.
The radio may need to transmit during the scan, while the stayed channel, selected channel, last active
channel and frequently used channel are different channels. Thus, you need to designate a transmitting
channel for the radio. During the transmission when scanning, you may need to call on the current channel,
or respond to the detected voice on the stayed channel, or call a user on the frequently used channel. To
meet your needs, Hytera provides the Scan Tx Mode configuration in the CPS, so you can designate a
channel for the transmission during the scan. You can have the following configurations:
 Selected Channel: to transmit on the current channel.
 Last Active Channel: the channel the radio stayed on last time.
 Designed Channel: to transmit on the specified channel.
If the Talkback feature is enabled, when the radio is staying on a channel, it will transmit on that channel
rather than the preset channel in Scan Tx Mode. If the radio is scanning, it will transmit on the preset channel
in Scan Tx Mode. If sweeping the priority channel, it will go back to the stayed channel before the sweeping
to transmit.
If some mismatching signals are detected during scan, the system will mark the channel. And the radio will
only detect whether a carrier is present on the marked channel during next scan process. If a carrier is
present on the marked channel, the counter increases a step, and the radio will go to the next channel for
detecting. Otherwise, the counter resets and the radio will check all conditions next time. If the counter
counts up to ten (10), the radio will clear this mark and check all conditions next time. This feature is defined
via the CPS. Even if the feature is not set, the radio will still check all conditions of the channel and stay on
it for some time. This feature is used to save the scan time. The scan may take a long time. To those
channels with mismatching signals, the system will still scan and stay for some time. In deed, the time can
be saved in the way that the system marks such channels and simply scan them next time and skip to other
channels.
Hytera scan provides Priority Channel Sweep function. During the scan, missed detection of some channel
activities is inevitable. To avoid missing detecting the activities on some high-priority channels, the system
can be timed to return to the priority channel for scan.
When the radio detects the active channel, it will stay in the channel. And it will sweep a higher-priority
channel. When there is active signal detected on the priority channel, the radio will jump to it immediately;
in case of no signal detected, the radio will stay on the current channel. To use the Priority Channel Sweep
function, you simply need to set the sweep time according to the urgency. The sweep time range is: 0.5s to
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7.5s. The shorter the set time, the faster the radio will return to the first channel for scanning, and the more
the scanning of the priority channel. Thus the detection to the first channel activities will not be missed.
Off Hook Scan is only available for mobile radios. With this feature enabled, when you pick up the
microphone, the scan will be paused; if the feature is disabled, the scan will not be affected when you pick
up the microphone.
3.1.1.2 Configuration
Configuration Scan List
CPS Path: Conventional -> Scan -> Scan List
Configuration Channel parameters

CPS Path: Conventional - Channel - Digital Channel / Analog Channel
Parameters: Scan List/Roam List, Auto Start Scan. See CPS Help for specific parameter descriptions.
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Configure Scan menu

CPS Path: Conventional – General Setting - Menu
Configure the programmable key of Scan

CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Buttons. SK1 Short is taken as an example.
3.1.2 Roaming
3.1.2.1 Overview
Roaming is a function, which allows radios to move between sites in the IP Multi-site Connect system
without dropping connection. It is fully automatic to users.
The Roaming feature, mainly used in the IP Multi-site Connect system, can bring users seamless
communication within the area covered by multiple repeaters.
Principle
A roam list can be configured to the radio. It contains a series of channels, each of which is corresponding
to a repeater in the IP Multi-site Connect system (namely, a wide area channel). When the Roaming feature
is enabled, the radio will keep detecting the signal strength of each channel in the roam list, select one with
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the strongest signal and regard it as the master site. Then the radio will stay on this site. Once its signal
strength falls below the pre-programmed RSSI threshold value, the radio will try to find a new master site.
If a better site is not found, it will still identify the previous master site as its own master site.
The radio cannot roam when it is in a call.
If there is no activity in the IP Multi-site Connect system, e.g. no voice or data service transmitting, the
beacon configured for the repeater will be sent automatically. Once the radio finds which master site is idle,
it will wait for this beacon and detect its signal strength, measuring the coverage of the site and determining
the relation between the radio and the site. If no voice, data service, or the beacon has been received in
the expected duration, the radio will be deemed to exceed the coverage of the master site and attempt to
search for a new master site.
As the Roaming function can be enabled or disabled via the programmable keys or the menu, the users
can not only control when and where the radio roams, but also disable this feature to a specific site, or keep
roaming to choose a proper site.
During roaming, voice or data service is initiated, which fails to activate the repeater at the master site at
times. In this case, the radio will search sites in the roam list and select an appropriate one to make a call.
If the right site is not found, the out-of-range message will be given. To manually change the site, users can
rotate the Channel Selector knob to the desired channel. Then the radio always begins to roam from this
channel.
When the radio is roaming, the corresponding status icon and the master site (channel) alias will be
displayed on the LCD. Also you can determine whether the radio is searching or staying on the site with the
help of the LED.
Restriction
The Roaming feature must work with the IP Multi-site Connect system only.
Tools
The parameter configurations of the Roaming feature are associated with these of the IP Multi-site Connect. In
general, the involved parameters include:
 Radio parameters
 Repeater parameters
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Configuring the Radio

A terminal is capable of roaming in the IP Multi-site Connect mode by configuration via the Customer Programming
Software (CPS) in advance.
To configure a terminal, do as follows:
1. Run the CPS and read the existing configuration data.
2. Go to “Channel->Digital Channel -> CH DN”.
3. Set the “Receive Frequency (MHz)” and “Transmit Frequency (MHz)” respectively to different
frequencies. Note: Make sure that these frequencies are different. Otherwise, other parameters about
the Roaming feature can not be configured.
4. Select the “IP Multi-site Connect” option to enable the Roaming feature on the current channel. Only
when this option is selected, the current digital channel can be selected as a member in the roam list.
5. Go to “Channel -> Digital Channel -> Scan List/Roam List”, and choose the desired roam list. Then the
terminal starts to roam according to this list. This parameter is associated with “Roam -> Roam List N”.
6. Go to “Roam -> Roam List”.
7. Choose the desired channel (repeater) from the “Available” list and add it to the “Members” list. Note:
there must be two or more channels in the “Members” list. Otherwise, the Roaming feature can not be
triggered. If there is only one channel in the “Members” list, the roaming indication will not be given and
the Roaming feature will be disabled by default.
8. Configure the “RSSI Threshold” parameter. It allows the user to determine whether roaming will occur
automatically. You can refer to Configuring the RSSI Threshold for details.
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9. Set the “Active Site Roam” parameter. It allows the user to determine whether the active site roam occurs
automatically. With this parameter checked, if the user presses the PTT and the corresponding repeater
on the current channel does not wake up, the terminal will search members stored in the roam list. In
other words, the terminal attempts to wake up each repeater to find an active one for transmission. The
signal strength of this active repeater shall exceed the RSSI threshold. With this parameter unchecked,
if, the user presses the PTT and the corresponding repeater on the current channel does not wake up,
the failure indication will be provided to the user.
10. Go to “General Setting -> Network”.
11. Set the “Beacon Interval[s]” parameter. As this parameter is associated with the repeater and may
affect the Roaming function in the IP Multi-site Connect network, only technicians are allowed to modify
it. You can refer to Configuring the RSSI Threshold for details.
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12. Go to “General Setting -> Menu”.
13. Set the “Roaming” parameter. It allows the user to determine whether to include Roaming on the radio
menu and access it via the menu.
14. Go to “General Setting -> Buttons”.
15. Set the “Roam” button. It allows the user to enable or disable the Roaming function via the
programmable key.
16. Finally write the new configuration data into the terminal via CPS.
Configuring the Repeater

As the Roaming function is based on the IP Multi-site Connect network, it is required to configure the repeater for
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optimal performance.
To configure a repeater, do as follows:
1. Run the CPS and read the existing configuration data.
2. Go to “General Setting -> IP Multi-site Connect”.
3. Set the “Beacon Interval[s]” parameter to determine how often the repeater sends the beacon. As this
parameter is associated with the terminal and may affect the Roaming function in the IP Multi-site
Connect network, only technicians are allowed to modify it. You can refer to Configuring the RSSI
Threshold for details.
4. Set the “Beacon Duration[ms]” parameter to determine how long the beacon signal lasts. As this
parameter may affect the Roaming function in the IP Multi-site Connect network, only technicians are
allowed to modify it. You can refer to Configuring the RSSI Threshold for details.
5. Finally write the new configuration data into the terminal via CPS.
3.1.2.3 Roaming Introduction

Roaming Methods
The type of roaming method includes auto site roam and active site roam.
 Auto Site Roam
If the Roaming feature is enabled and the signal strength value of the current channel falls below the
pre-programmed RSSI threshold, the mobile terminal will keep detecting the signal strength of each
channel (site) in the roam list, select one with the strongest signal, and regard it as the master site.
Afterwards, the mobile terminal will stay on this site. Once the signal strength of the master site falls
below the RSSI threshold, the mobile terminal will try to find a new master site. If a better site is not
found, it will still identify the previous channel as its own master site. If the mobile terminal comes across
other activities while performing the auto site roam, it will identify the current repeater as the master site.
In addition, all sites in the roam list will be ranked according to their signal strength, so as to achieve
better roaming performance. Sites that have been detected in previous roam and are assumed to be
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near by are searched before those that have not been detected before. Additionally, when the mobile
terminal is roaming, it will detect the current master site during the interval of checking other two sites,
to minimize the duration away from the master site. This strategy gives the priority to the previous master
site and minimizes the possibility of missing transmissions in the process of roaming.
When the auto site roam is initiated, the mobile terminal will be temporarily away from the master site
and detect other sites. In this case, it may miss the communication with the master site. In other words,
auto site roam shall occur when the mobile terminal is so far from the master site that its signal strength
had deteriorated below the RSSI threshold or when there is no signal at all.
Both the activation of auto site roam and site selection are subject to the repeater transmission. If there
is no activity in the system and the repeater stops transmission, auto site roam can not detect any
repeater. Consequently, the repeater can be configured to send the beacon periodically in case of no
transmission and interference. Both the beacon duration and interval can be set.
In the event of no activity in the system, the mobile terminal will use the signal strength of the beacon to
determine whether it is required to roam and which site it should roam to. If the mobile terminal does not
receive the beacon within the interval, it is deemed to be out of the repeater’s range and roams to
another site.
Auto site roam is not triggered by one of the following events:
 The mobile terminal is transmitting
 The mobile terminal is receiving a call or data service
 The mobile terminal is in Emergency mode
 The mobile terminal is in good coverage
 The mobile terminal is operating in Talk Around mode
 The mobile terminal is killed
 The mobile terminal is monitoring remotely
 The menu of the mobile terminal is active
 The mobile terminal operates on the channel with a scan list
 Active Site Roam
With the active site roam enabled, if the user presses the PTT or the emergency key, or the message is
sent, the mobile terminal will first try to wake up the repeater on the current channel. If a repeater is not
available, the mobile terminal will repeat this process for each member in the roam list till an active one
(site) is found. Afterwards, the mobile terminal will synchronize itself with this active repeater, finish the
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transmission and identify it as the master site. If the entire roam list is searched and no site is found, a
failure indication will be provided to the user.
The active site roam will occur when the mobile terminal initiates a call but the corresponding repeater
on the current channel is not waked up.
This entire process of discovering and synchronizing with an active repeater increases the voice access
time of the transmission (time from PTT press to Talk Permit Tone). But this increase only takes place in
the first transmission, as the later transmission will perform normally on the new site.
The mobile radio does not perform any auto site roam in emergency mode. No auto roaming will
occur when the mobile terminal is reverted during the emergency. However, when configured to
revert emergency channel and with the active site roam enabled, the mobile terminal will perform
the active site roam automatically, if the signal strength of the repeater falls below the pre-
programmed RSSI threshold, or no repeater beacon is detected.
Please note that the wake-up message caused by the active site roam will be transmitted to each
member’s frequencies in the roam list till the available site is found. But the active site roam will not
occur in the area where frequency overlapping and sharing is common. In order to minimize the
unnecessary transmission, the mobile terminal only sends one piece of wake-up message politely. If this
is not acceptable, the active site roam shall be disabled and the beacon be set as short as possible.
This ensures that the auto site roam finds a new site rapidly and disallows the user to initiate the active
site roam.
Roaming will not occur in the emergency mode if the active site roam is disabled.
Enabling the Roaming Feature

The mobile terminal can enable or disable the Roaming feature through the following method:
 Via the menu
 Through the programmable keys
 Auto entry
 The mobile terminal will start to roam automatically upon powering on, if it is turned off while roaming.
 With the Roaming feature enabled, the mobile terminal will roam, if it switches from the channel
without the function to the channel with the function, or from the zone without the function to the zone
with the function.
Configuring the Roaming Feature

Configuring the Roam List
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It must be noted that a system contains more than one IP Multi-site Connect system, namely, a wide area
system. In general, a wide area system comprises one or multiple wide area channels, each of which is a
separated voice path. Hence, the user only needs to configure the required wide area channel to the roam
list.
It is necessary to store the required site into the roam list. This list shall contain a logic channel, which
includes the frequency pair, color code and time slot combination.
It is important to understand that when the mobile terminal determines a new master site to be a member
in the roam list, only the logical attributes in this list are utilized and other attributes are used from the
selected channel personality.
The following logic attributes of the master site shall be utilized:
 Transmit frequency and transmit reference frequency
 Receive frequency and receive reference frequency
 Color code
 Time slot
 Talk Around setting
 GPS Revert channel
 Emergency (include Emergency Revert Channel)
More attention shall be paid to GPS revert and emergency revert. Because the logical channels for each
site are different, the revert channels must be changed when the mobile terminal roams from one site to
another. We recommend that emergency configurations for all channels should remain the same within a
roam list. Otherwise, the mobile terminal may perform an emergency differently when it moves from one
site to another.
The remaining attributes, such as Transmit and Receive Group List, Channel Access, etc, should be utilized
from the currently selected channel, no matter which site the mobile terminal currently roams to. Preferably,
the attributes of these parameters in the roam list shall keep the same, so that the mobile terminal operates
consistently no matter whether it roams to the channel or the user selects the channel.
Configuring the RSSI Threshold
The RSSI Threshold is a configurable parameter via the CPS. If the signal strength of the current master
site is above the specified RSSI threshold, the terminal will stay on the site and will not roam. Once the
signal strength falls below the threshold, the auto site roaming will occur to search for a site with higher
signal strength. This parameter actually controls the distance away from a site a user will begin searching
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for another site. The RF coverage is not a perfect circle in reality, but to simplify this explanation, we regard
it as a circle.
Please note that the terminal will temporarily leave the current master site to determine whether a stronger
site is available during auto site roaming. Since the terminal is temporarily away from the master site, it may
miss the beginning of a transmission (i.e. late entry into a call). Therefore, it is not advisable to perform auto
site roaming all the time. The RSSI threshold should be set properly. If it is too low, the terminal will always
stay on the master site with low signal strength even if there might be a better site available; if it is too high,
the terminal will frequently roam and cause late entry. The figure below illustrates the situations when the
RSSI threshold is set too high or too low. Strong signals exist in the area circled by the dotted line, and
terminals can roam in the light blue area. The RSSI Threshold value ranges from -120dBm to -80dBm.
The default value is -108dBm, which indicates approximately 80% of the good coverage. Therefore, roam
will occur in the left 20% of the coverage. The default value is ideal for most configurations, but may not be
the best in some particular configurations. Accordingly, the user must take the actual site configuration into
account before setting the RSSI threshold. Generally, the following four site configurations are available for
your reference.
 Overlapping coverage
This scheme is designed for a large city or an area where a large population is present. It involves a
number of sites and much overlapping coverage. In the overlapped areas, multiple frequencies are used,
while the non-overlapped areas share frequencies, but different color codes are required for roaming
service. In some cases, a user may be within coverage of three to four sites at the same time, and it
takes about 10 minutes to move from one site to another.
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TX=F1 TX=F3
RX=F2 RX=F4
CC=1 CC=3
TX=F5 TX=F1
RX=F6 RX=F2
CC=2 CC=4
 Non-overlapping coverage
This scheme is designed for the countryside or a single part of a small city. It involves multiple separate
sites and no overlapping coverage is present. The non-overlapped areas share frequencies, but different
color codes are required for roaming service. With this scheme, a user may be within coverage of one
site at the same time, and it takes several hours to move from one site to another.
TX=F1 TX=F1
RX=F2 RX=F2
CC=1 CC=2
TX=F3 TX=F1
RX=F4 RX=F2
CC=3 CC=4
 Linear coverage
This scheme is designed for communication services along the road, railway, river or coastline. It
involves multiple sites and overlapping coverage is present on a small scale. The overlapped areas
share frequencies, but different color codes are required for roaming service. With this scheme, a user
may be within the coverage of one or two sites at the same time, and it takes about an hour to move
from one site to another.
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TX=F1
RX=F2
CC=4
TX=F3
RX=F4
CC=3
TX=F1
RX=F2
CC=2
TX=F5
RX=F6
CC=1
 Multilayer coverage
This scheme is designed for a high-rise building or a deep well. It involves multiple sites standing close
from each other and overlapping coverage is present on a large scale. Since the coverage of each site
is limited due to unfavorable geology conditions, frequency reuse is seldom available, and quick signal
attenuation occurs frequently. However, different color codes are required for roaming services. With
this scheme, a user may be within the coverage of one or two sites at the same time, and it takes about
1 minute to move from one site to another.
TX=F1
RX=F2
CC=1
TX=F3
RX=F4
CC=2
TX=F5
RX=F6
CC=3
TX=F7
RX=F8
CC=4
To set the RSSI threshold, the actual site configuration must be considered. For example, the threshold can
be set to the lowest value (-120dBm) for non-overlapping coverage, because the terminal does not need to
roam as long as it is within the coverage. For multilayer coverage, the threshold can be set a higher value.
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In this way, the terminal can search for stronger sites. The table below lists reference values for the four
typical site configurations. In actual applications, a combination of site configuration may be used. Therefore,
the system designer should take all configurations into consideration and set an appropriate value.
Site Configuration Recommended RSSI threshold % of Outer Range Radio Will

Roam
Non-overlapping Coverage -120dBm 0
Linear Coverage -110dBm 10%
Overlapping Coverage -108dBm 20%
Multilayer Coverage -102dBm 50%
Please note that the above RSSI thresholds assume the outbound and inbound RF coverage of the system is balanced.
In other words, when the terminal is within good outbound coverage of the repeater, the terminal’s inbound
transmission can reach the repeater. As the roaming algorithm uses outbound transmission to decide when to roam,
the terminal cannot roam in an unbalanced system even though it cannot reach the repeater. In this way, the
transmission from the terminal cannot reach the repeater and so cannot be repeated.
The solution to this problem is to reduce the outbound TX power of the repeater, so as to shorten the
outbound coverage. In this way, the terminal can send successfully as long as it can receive successfully.
If reducing the outbound TX power is not desirable, set the RSSI threshold to a value higher than the
recommended one, to force the terminal to roam even within good signal coverage. The threshold may be
different for portable terminals and mobile terminals because they have different TX power and therefore
different inbound coverage. The portable terminal may need a higher RSSI threshold than the mobile
terminals.
Please note that each roam list is configured with a threshold value. This means if unbalance exists in one
site rather than in the other site, it may be difficult to find an appropriate threshold value for both sites.
Setting Beacon Duration and Beacon Interval
If no activity is present in the system, the repeater will go to the sleep state. In this case, the terminal cannot
detect signal strength via auto site roaming, preventing from selecting the strongest site. For this reason,
the repeater should be configured to send beacons when no activity or interference is present in the system.
During such period, the terminal decides when to roam in accordance with the strength of the beacon. If it
does not receive any beacon within a predefined period, it will suppose that it is out of the coverage and
start roaming.
The beacon duration and beacon interval are configurable via the CPS. The former can be configured in
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the repeater only, while the latter can be configured in the repeater and the terminal.
The beacon duration depends on the number of sites in the system and therefore in the roam list, while the
interval depends on how quickly the terminal roams to another site.
The ratio of the beacon duration to the beacon interval equates to how often the repeater transmits (i.e.
beacon transmission ratio) in the case of no inbound activities. This ratio is not configured for the system
directly, but it is an important tip for setting the beacon duration and beacon interval. On a shared frequency,
the transmission ratio for beacons should be kept low (target ratio: 5%-10%). In other words, the beacon
interval should be increased accordingly if the beacon duration is increased.
If the beacon duration is very short, it may be difficult for the terminal to detect it. This is especially true if
there are more sites. If the terminal detects a specific site at longer intervals, it is more likely for the terminal
to miss the beacon. Typically, a user is within the coverage of no more than four sites at any given time.
Therefore, even with a large roam list, most of the sites have no activity and can be detected quickly.
However, interference may occur if many sites share frequencies.
Note: The nearest site will be detected first because the sites are ordered in accordance with signal strength
in the roam list. If a user moves to a site that is not visited recently, the first roam may take a long time.
Once the site is detected, it will be moved to the front of the roam list. To improve the possibility of receiving
the beacon, the beacon duration should be increased. It is safer to have a beacon duration longer than
shorter. Please note if the beacon duration is increased, the beacon interval will accordingly be increased
to satisfy the beacon transmission ratio.
The beacon interval controls how quickly the terminal can roam to a site or away from a site when no activity
is present in the system. When roaming with no system activity, the terminal needs a beacon to roam to a
new site. If the repeater beacon is sent every one minute, the terminal may be one minute deep into the
site before it sees the site and roams to it. Similarly, when roaming with no system activity, the terminal may
be one minute outside of the site before it attempts to roam. The influence of this value often changes based
on how quickly the user is traveling. For example, a vehicle driving at 60 miles per hour can cover a mile a
minute, and so will be one mile into or out of a site before roaming. This is ideal for non-overlapping coverage
and linear coverage. For overlapping coverage, the beacon interval should be shorter because the leaving
and entering of sites should be quicker. Please note that if a user transmits before the beacon is detected
via auto site roaming, the terminal will try to revive the site repeater.
A one minute beacon interval may be proper for walking users if the sites are not very close like in the
“Multilayer Coverage” example. In this case, a user in an elevator may move fast between sites. The one
minute beacon interval may be improper, because it may be longer than the duration that the user needs to
move from the floor to the top. Hence, it is better to set the beacon interval to 20s. Please note that the 5%
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beacon transmission ratio may not be achievable for a system with multiple repeaters. In this case, the
system designer may either decide to abandon this target ratio since indoor coverage usually does not
propagate very far, or decrease the beacon duration. The table below lists recommended beacon durations
and beacon intervals (8% beacon transmission ratio) for a varying number of sites. The default values for
beacon duration and beacon interval are 4.32s and 60s respectively.
No. of Sites Beacon Duration[s] Beacon Interval[s]
2 0.72 10
3 1.92 30
4 3.12 40
5 4.32 60
6 5.52 70
7 6.72 90
8 7.92 100
9 9.12 120
10 10.32 130
11 11.52 150
12 12.72 160
13 13.92 180
14 15.12 190
15 16.32 210
If shared use is not a problem in the customer’s region, the beacon transmission ratio becomes less
important. And it may be desirable to increase the beacon duration and decrease the beacon interval. If the
automatic Active Site Roam is disabled, it is recommended to decrease the beacon interval as much as
possible, because the terminal finds sites based on the beacon only.
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3.1.2.4 Roaming Interactions

Interaction between Scan and Roaming
 A channel cannot be added to the roam list and the scan list both. The terminal does not support Roam
and Scan simultaneously on a channel. Therefore, the user can select either Roam or Scan for a specific
channel.
 A channel associated with a scan list can be added into the roam list. However, the terminal will not start
scanning when it roams to the channel even with the Auto Scan feature enabled.
 A channel with the Roaming feature enabled can be added into the scan list. During scanning, the
terminal will not start roaming after it receives voice or data on the channel.
Interaction between Menu and Roaming

 If the terminal roams to another channel, the menu that it accesses will be associated with the selected
channel.
 The only difference is that the Talk Around setting in the menu is associated with the channel of the
master site.
 During roaming, some channel parameters of the master site is used. However, the Encrypt and Power
Level menus are related with the selected channel.
 If the terminal roams to a non-selected channel and the Roam is disabled, the menus entered are the
same as those in item 3) above.
Interaction between Talk Around and Roaming

 If the Roaming is enabled for the terminal and the Talk Around is checked for the selected channel, the
terminal will exit roaming temporarily on the selected channel, upon entry to the Talk Around mode vie
menu or programmable key. Please note that the Roaming is still enabled in the menu and is still active
for the terminal.
 If the terminal enters the Talk Around mode during roaming, and enters the Repeater mode via menu or
programmable key before the Roaming feature is disabled, it will roam again on the channel.
 If the terminal enters the Talk Around mode during roaming, and enters the Repeater mode via menu or
programmable key after the Roaming feature is disabled, it will not roam again.
 During roaming, if a channel in the roam list is in the Talk Around mode.
 During auto site roaming, if the channel has the strongest signal and its strength is above the RSSI
threshold, the site will be set as the master site and the channel will be switched to the Repeater
mode.
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 During auto site roaming, if voice or digital service is received on the channel, it will be switched to
the Repeater mode for receiving. The site will be set as the master site after receiving.
 During active site roaming, if this site is available, the channel will be switched to the Repeater mode
for transmitting. After transmitting, the site will be set as the master site.
Interaction between Encrypt, Power Level and Roaming

 If the Encrypt feature or power level is set via menu or programmable key during roaming, the settings
will be saved to the selected channel rather than the current channel in the site.
 If the terminal roams to a non-selected channel and the Roam is disabled, the Encrypt feature and power
level will be processed in the same way as item 1) above.
Interaction between Ctrl Services and Roaming

 If the terminal is killed during roaming, it will lock onto the channel on which it was killed, even after
restarted. It is required to make the terminal return to the channel on which it was killed before it can
receive a revive command.
 If the roaming terminal receives a call alert, the roaming status will not be affected.
Interaction between Emergency and Roaming

 Roaming is not supported for the “Siren Only” type. The following situations exclude the “Siren Only”
type.
 The revert channel depends on the current master site.
 The terminal will not detect the sites in Emergency mode.
 When the emergency is initiated (the “Call Only” mode is excluded and the Hot Mic is not set) and the
repeater for the revert channel associated with the master site is not activated, the terminal will start
active site roaming to search for another available site in accordance with the roam list of the selected
channel. If no available site is found, the “no emergency!” alert will be given and will disappear
automatically later. The following process will be the same as the emergency process. If an available
site is found, it will be set as the master site and its emergency system will be used. If the emergency
system for this site is set to “Disable”, the “no emergency!” alert will be given and will disappear
automatically later. The roaming process will be started again.
 The terminal should return to the master site and start roaming again after exiting the Emergency.
 The roaming terminal will suspend roaming when it receives emergency. After exiting the emergency
alert screen, the terminal will start roaming automatically.
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 If the revert channel used by the emergency system is the current channel, the contacts to be used will
be those associated with the current channel. If the revert channel is not the current channel, the
contacts to be used will be those associated with the revert channel.
In summary:
Function Auto Site Roam Active Site Roam(triggered by TX request)
Emergency (non-revert) Not available Available
Emergency (revert) Not available Available only when the Emergency is initiated
Interaction between RRS, GPS Revert and Roaming

 The RRS is sent in the same way as other services. The terminal will suspend roaming first. If the
repeater in the master site is not activated, the active site roam will occur.
 To turn off the terminal during roaming, the de-registration code will be sent first. Then exit roaming and
turn off the terminal.
 The GPS revert channel depends on the current master site.
 If auto roaming needs to be started after channel switching, the RRS will register later.
Interaction between Repeater and Roaming

When the repeater is idle, the terminal decides when to roam in accordance with the strength of the repeater’s
beacon. If the terminal does not receive any beacon within a predefined period, it will suppose that it is out of the
coverage and start roaming. Because of this, the repeater should be configured to send beacons when no activity or
interference is present in the system.
The beacon duration can be configured in the repeater only, while the beacon interval can be configured for the
repeater and the terminal.
The beacon duration depends on the number of sites in the system and therefore in the roam list, while the interval
depends on how quickly the terminal roams to another site.
Interaction between Other Functions and Roaming

 During roaming, the terminal will only display the appropriate status icon rather than the new message
or alert screen for any missed call.
 If “Rx Only” is checked on the selected channel with the Roaming enabled, the Active Site Roam cannot
be used, and the terminal will still receive only if it roams to other channels without “Rx Only” checked.
3.1.2.5 Performance while Roaming

Please note that roaming may cause performance degradations. Therefore, the RSSI threshold and the terminal’s Site
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Lock must be set appropriately when not in mobile status. The degradations are similar to what the terminal will
experience during scanning. Degradation may occur in the following:
 Late entry to voice transmission
 Longer preamble required for control message and data
 Increased setup time for Confirmed Private Call
 Group Call Time to Talk Permit may increase if auto site roaming is required
During roaming, the terminal will temporarily leave the current home channel and detect other sites (similar to scan).
This means the terminal may not be present on the master site when a call starts. After detecting every other site, the
terminal will detect the master site to minimize the time away from it. This is similar to the scanning order for a
priority member.
If the current master site cannot be revived, the terminal will try to locate another site via the automatic active site
roaming. When the terminal tries to revive other sites, the user must wait. This increase in time will be recognized as
an increase in the time from PTT to receiving the Talk Permit Tone. This will not occur often if the beacon interval
for the repeater is appropriately set.
It is expected that the value that the Roaming feature adds is worth these performance degradations. The
beacon interval and the RSSI threshold should be appropriately set to minimize the time the terminal needs
to search for a site.
3.2 Security Service

3.2.1 Authentication
3.2.1.1 Overview
This feature makes the radio to authenticate the control station or other radios by using a defined encryption
algorithm. The radio responds to the request only after the authentication succeeds.
This feature prevents the unauthorized user from remotely controlling the radio over the air interface to
perform some important operations, including:
 Kill and Revive
 Over the Air Programming (OTAP)
 Remote Monitor
The transmitting radio and receiving radio must be configured with the same authentication key, otherwise,
the authentication will fail and the receiving radio will not respond to service request.
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CPS Path: Conventional -> Digital Common -> Basic -> Authentication
Parameter: Over The Air Authentication, Radio Disable/Enable Authentication, Remote Monitor
Authentication, Air Interface Authentication Key
3.2.2 End to End Encrypt

3.2.2.1 Overview
This function provides end to end encryption for communication (including voice and data) on digital
channels, allowing the target radio rather than other unauthorized radios to receive the voice and data
privately.
Hytera provides two encryption mechanisms: Basic Encrypt and Full Encrypt, which employ a key
accessible to the involved call parties only. Advanced encryption provides DMRA encryption technology.
DMRA encryption is DMR standard encryption which applies the technology/encryption specified by DMR
association. In addition, basic encryption adopts the encryption technology innovated by Hytera.
Basic Encryption
The basic encryption can prevent your voice or data from being eavesdropped or accessed by other party.
It has the following features:
 You can configure the key type and value freely. The key types: 40 bits (10 characters), 128 bits (32
characters) and 256 bits (64 characters).
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 It transforms the voice or data using simple mathematical algorithm.
The basic encryption applies simple algorithm based on the encryption key value to encrypt the voice or
data. Though not so complicated as the advanced encryption algorithm (e.g.: AES, ARC4), the basic
encryption expands the encryption key value into three types with up to 256 bits. This provides more reliable
protection to the transmitted voice and data, preventing the communications from eavesdropping.
Voice encrypted with this mechanism has the same system access time with unencrypted voice since no
encryption parameter is required to be sent. See the following figure for the basic encryption flow.
The key plays an important role in encryption. It is recommended to configure a unique key, which
has at least five different bits from other keys after converted into binary value; otherwise a warning
will pop up. However, this does not affect your operation.
Advanced Encryption
The advanced encryption provides a safer and more reliable encryption mechanism and encryption
algorithm as introduced below:
 You can configure the key type (40 bits, 128 bits and 256 bits) and value freely.
 The advanced encryption with the key of 40 bits adopts ARC4 algorithm to generate the key stream for
conversion of the original voice/data; as for the advanced encryption with the key of 128 or 256 bits, it
applies AES algorithm to generate the key stream for the conversion. Even with the same key, the
advanced encryption will provide different key streams to the voice super frames and data packs, to
avoid the attackers grasping the voice or data over the air for decoding the key.
In this mechanism, an extra header is required for sending the encrypted parameters, and it prolongs the
system access time (by approximately 60ms). Meanwhile, the voice super frame will be embedded with
some synchronous encryption information to prolong the system delay access time.
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See the following figure for the advanced encryption flow.
Restriction
 These two mechanisms encrypt voice and data only, rather than other information involved in
supplementary services (Radio enable/Radio disable, Remote monitor, Radio check and Alert call, etc).
 You cannot check the encryption key from the radios or repeaters directly. Also, when you check it
through the CPS from the PC, you will only see ”000” rather than the actual key.
 The key acquired by reading the data cannot be written into the radios or repeater until it is reset and
edited.
Application of Encryption
The terminal that receives the encrypted voice or data, no matter whether the encryption function is enabled,
always tries to decrypt the voice or data with the key and encryption type defined for the current channel.
Decryption will be achieved if the key and encryption type match; however, if the voice or data is not
encrypted, it will be output without decryption.
Decryption may fail in situations below:
 Both parties adopt Basic Encrypt mechanism but different keys are employed. In this case, the data can
not be transmitted and indistinct voice will be heard at the receiving party.
 Both parties adopt Full Encrypt mechanism but different key IDs are employed. In this case, the data
can not be transmitted and no voice will be heard at the receiving party.
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 Both parties adopt Full Encrypt mechanism and the same key ID, but different key values are employed.
In this case, the data can not be transmitted and indistinct voice will be heard at the receiving party.
 Both parties adopt different encryption mechanisms. In this case, the data can not be transmitted and
no voice will be heard at the receiving party.
Transfer of Encrypted Data

At present, there are three modes available for transferring encrypted data.
 DM (Direct Mode)
Under this mode, the terminals communicate with each other directly over the air.
 RM (Repeater Mode)
When transferring the radio’s data via air, the repeater can monitor the data even though it is encrypted.
Moreover, the repeater can transmit encrypted voice signals.
You can play the received encrypted voice through the front panel and transmit the encrypted voice via
the PTT on this panel.
 IP Multi-site Connect Mode
Under this mode, the encrypted data can be transferred via a repeater, an IP network or over the air.
Note that only end-to-end data encryption/decryption is supported.
Under the IP Multi-site Connect mode, the repeater and IP network are dedicated to data transfer. Both the
radios and the repeater can decrypt the received data and transmit the encrypted data.
Radio Configuration
The encryption function can be enabled/disabled through the CPS (Customer Programming Software),
menu or programmed key, but the encryption type can only be set via the CPS. If the terminal does not
support such menu or programmed key, the encryption function on the current channel cannot be changed.
Three parameters are needed to configure the encryption function via CPS: Set the common encryption
parameters, Set the digital channel and Set the programmed key and menu.
Set the common encryption parameters
CPS Path: Conventional -> Digital Common -> Encrypt
Parameters: Encrypt and Encrypt Key Length. See CPS Help for specific parameter descriptions.
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Keys that are defined through CPS can not be read, edited or deleted through terminal operation. Once a
key is employed for a terminal, it can only be overwritten by a new one. And it can not be programmed via
the remote control or air interface.
Set the digital channel
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH DN
Parameters: Encrypt, Encrypt Type, Encrypt Key. See CPS Help for specific parameter descriptions.
These settings are set for a certain channel only. If they can also be edited through the menu or
programmed key of a terminal, the modification will be applied to the current channel only. Even if
the channel or zone is changed, these settings will be reserved. Please note that modification to a
specific channel will not apply to other channels.
Set the programmed key and menu
CPS Path: Conventional - General Setting - Buttons
After the encryption function is configured to a key, you can enable or disable it via the key directly.
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CPS Path: Conventional - General Setting - Menu
After check the parameters, you can edit these parameters via the menu directly.
Repeater Configuration
The repeater can monitor the received voice signals. If the signals are encrypted, it will need to enable the
decryption feature for decrypting the signals. Same as the encryption setting for radios, the Encryption
feature must be enabled before the repeater encrypts its transmitted data; to decrypt the data, the encryption
key configuration via the repeater menu is a must.
Configuring the Customer Programming Software (CPS)
There are three steps to finish the digital encryption configuration via CPS: Set the common encryption
parameters, Set the corresponding encryption key and Set the menu and the programmable keys.
Common Encryption Parameter Configuration
Parameters: Encrypt and Encrypt Key Length. See CPS Help for specific parameter descriptions.
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The key defined for a radio via the CPS is unreadable, unchangeable and undeletable to users. Once the
key is programmed into a radio, it cannot be read via the CPS, but can be overwritten by a new key. The
Encrypt feature supports only the processing on the key via the CPS rather than remote or Via Air.
Corresponding encryption key: to set the corresponding key for the channel
CPS Path: Conventional - Channel - Digital Channel / Mixed Channel – Encrypt
Parameters: Encrypt and Encrypt Type, Encrypt Key. See CPS Help for specific parameter descriptions.
Only when the two parties are using the same key can they communicate with and read the messages from
each other normally.
These parameters are set for a certain channel only. If the users configure the encryption via the
menu options or the CPS, only the selected channel will be defined. The configuration will be
reserved even if the users switch to another channel or zone, and it is only effective to the configured
channel.
MultiKey Decrypt
MultiKey Decrypt is used to decrypt the received voices and data from different radios with multiple keys
defined in the list. Please be noted that the signal can only be decrypted with the corresponding key. Upon
the receipt of the encrypted voice or data, the radio will find a key from the list to decrypt it. The MultiKey
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Decrypt is significant to system with strong confidentiality.
MultiKey Decrypt configuration: To configure the MultiKey Decrypt, you need to set the key list and enable
MultiKey Decrypt feature. As the configuration for the repeater is the same with that of radios, we take the
repeater as an example in the following introductions.
Set the Key List
Enable the MultiKey Decrypt function
CPS Path: Conventional - Channel - Digital Channel / Mixed Channel – Encrypt
To enable this function, you must check the Encrypt option, and select “Full” as the Encrypt Type. and then
check the MultiKey Decrypt option. The MultiKey Decrypt feature is corresponding to the channel, so only
the channel with this option checked can use MultiKey Decrypt feature.
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3.2.3 Over the Air Encrypt

3.2.3.1 Overview
Over the Air Encryption is a security mechanism to prevent unauthorized access and eavesdropping, so as
to ensure communication privacy.
Over the Air Encryption is applicable to over-the-air signaling only.
Two encryption policies are available: Over the Air Encryption and End to End Encryption. These two
policies are independent of each other and may be enabled/disabled separately or together.
Principle
Over the Air Encryption is a dedicated encryption scheme developed by Hytera. It is used to encrypt the
signaling only. With this feature enabled, when the transmitting radio sends the voice or data containing the
signaling, it encrypts the signaling over the air with encryption key. Then the repeater and receiving radio
can receive the voice or data after correctly decrypting the signaling.
Radio in direct mode, repeater mode, or IP multi-site connect mode supports the Over the Air Encryption
feature.
 Over the Air Encryption in Direct Mode
The figure below shows how the signaling between MS1 and MS2 in direct mode is encrypted over the
air.
Encrypt
MS1 MS2
The encryption and decryption procedures are as follows.
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Transmitting Radio
Key
Encryption Encrypted Air

Signaling
Algorithm Signaling Interface
Receiving Radio
Key
Decryption Encrypted Air

Signaling
 Over the Air Encryption in Repeater Mode
In repeater mode, the repeater first decrypts the transmitting radio ID and receiving radio ID from the
signaling, and then encrypts the data, and finally repeats the data to the receiving radio. The prerequisite
is that the Over the Air Encryption feature is enabled for the repeater. The figure below shows how the
signaling between MS1 and MS2 in repeater mode is encrypted over the air.
Decrypt->Encrypt->Forward
Repeater
En
pt cry
ry pt
E nc
MS1 MS2
The encryption and decryption procedures are as follows.
Transmitting Radio
Key

Signaling
Repeater Decrypt->Encrypt->Forward
Receiving Radio
Key
Decryption Encrypted Air

Signaling
 Over the Air Encryption in IP Multi-site Connect Mode
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In IP multi-site connect mode, signaling is transmitted in an encrypted way between the radio and the
repeater, however, signaling is transmitted in plain text among repeaters. The figure below shows how
the signaling between MS1 and MS2 in IP multi-site connect mode is encrypted over the air.
IP Network
Forward <- Decrypt Encrypt -> Forward
Repeater 1
pt Repeater 2
cry En
En c ryp
t
MS1
MS2
The encrypted signaling is transmitted from MS1 to MS2 over the air as follows:
a. MS1 transmits encrypted signaling to MS2.
b. Repeater 1 receives and then decrypts the encrypted signaling from MS1.
c. Repeater 1 transmits the decrypted signaling to Repeater 2 through IP network.
d. Repeater 2 encrypts the signaling, and then forwards it to MS2.
The Over the Air Encryption setting of the radio must be the same as that of the repeater through which
the signaling is forwarded. However, this setting among the repeaters in the IP network could be different.
Transmitting Radio
Key

Signaling Repeater Decrypt->Forward
Receiving Radio IP
Network
Key
Decryption Encrypted Air Encrypt->Forward

Signaling Repeater
 Migration Mode
In Migration Mode, the repeater decrypts the encrypted signaling before forwarding, ensuring that radios
to be upgraded can receive the signaling. After upgrading, you need to disable the Migration Mode so
that the Over the Air Encryption feature of the radio is applicable to the voice and data services normally.
The Over the Air Encryption setting of the radio must be the same as that of the repeater through
which the signaling is forwarded. The repeater in migration mode can forward the unencrypted
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signaling from the radio with the Over the Air Encryption feature disabled. If the repeater in
migration mode forwards the encrypted signaling from the radio with the Over the Air Encryption
feature enabled, the Over the Air Encryption setting for both repeater and radio must be the same.
Restriction
 The encryption key must be separately configured for each radio through Customer Programming
Software (CPS).
 The Over the Air Encryption feature is available on digital channel only.
This chapter describes how to configure the transmitting radio, receiving radio, and the repeater for the
Over the Air Encryption feature.
Configuring the Radio

1. Enable the Over the Air Encryption feature and set the key value.
CPS Path: Conventional - Digital Common - Encrypt
The key must contain 32 characters. If you enter fewer characters, the CPS will automatically
add one or more Fs to satisfy the required length.
2. Configure the channel.
CPS Path: Conventional - Channel - Digital Channel
Only Receive Encrypt Air can be configured as needed.
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Configuring the Repeater

You must enable the Over the Air Encryption feature for the repeater.
For the repeater, the Over the Air Encryption feature is applicable to all channels.
Configuring the Migration Mode

3.3 Positioning
3.3.1 Overview
The Global Positioning System (GPS) feature facilitates location-based applications, allowing visible
dispatch by the dispatch station. When this feature is enabled, the user can obtain its real-time location
information or query that of another radio, and can report location to another radio or to the dispatch station.
The GPS feature is available to the following models.
 Radios with positioning chip support all GPS features.
The ninth character of the model number is G, C or R, for example, HP780-T00C0000-MB0000-Ux-0-D.
 "G" means the radio supports GPS.
 "C" means the radio supports both GPS and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (COMPASS).
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 "R" means the radio supports both GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS).
To view the model number, click Radio Information in Customer Programming Software (CPS) after
the radio is connected. For more information, please contact Hytera or your supplier.
 Radios without positioning chip can query location of the radios with positioning chip through Call
Location or Query Location.
Restrictions
 The radios without positioning chip can query location of the radios with positioning chip through Call
Location or Query Location only.
 The satellite signal reception is subject to the environment in which the radio is located. The signal
strength may be low in such unfavorable places as basement, train, or subway.
3.3.2 Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the radio and the repeater. For the dispatch station, refer to relevant
documents.
Configuring Common Parameters

1. Enable the GPS feature.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> GPS.
Parameters: GPS. Refer to CPS Help for detailed description.
2. Select the positioning system and set the GPS stabilized time.
CPS Path: Common -> Accessories -> GPS.
Parameters: Positioning System Setting and GPS Stabilized Time.
The Positioning System Setting is used to set the positioning system, and only available for the radios
that support COMPASS or GLONASS.
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The GPS Stabilized Time is the time in which the radio considers satellite signal invalid for positioning.
Because the positioning needs time, there will be deviation when the radio first receives the broadcasted
signal. The GPS Stabilized Time helps to improve location accuracy of the radio.
If accurate location is required, it is recommended to set GPS Stabilized Time at or more than 5.
Configuring Parameters Related to Location Query

1. Configure the parameters for location information display, and enable or disable TF Card GPS Record
and GPS Data Compression.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> GPS.
Parameters: See below figure. For parameter description, see the Table below.
2. Enable Call Location.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> Voice with Location.
With this feature enabled, the radio displays talker’s location after the call sets up. The talker
(transmitting radio) must enable Voice with Location, otherwise the receiving radio will not display his/her
location. The radio without positioning chip does not support Voice with Location feature, thus it only
displays other talker’s location.
The radio displays the received location according to Display Type.
 Radios with positioning chip
 Sixteen Azimuth and Distance: To display sixteen azimuth and distance.
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 Accurate Azimuth and Distance: To display accurate azimuth and distance.
 Talker Location: To display longitude and latitude.
 Radios without positioning chip
Talker Location: To display longitude and latitude.
3. (Optional) Configure menus if you want to enable or disable GPS related features through radio menu.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Menu -> Accessories.
Parameters: See below figure. The radio without positioning chip displays Call Location and Query
Location menus only. Refer to CPS Help for detailed description.
The Query Location is used to query location of the radios with GPS enabled. After obtaining the
location, the radio with positioning chip displays distance, direction, longitude and latitude of the
target radio, while the radio without positioning chip displays longitude and latitude only.
Configuring Parameters Related to Location Information Report

The radio automatically reports its location to the dispatch station after the following parameters are
configured.
1. Configure Control Center ID and Location Port to specify the target radio or repeater.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Radio Services.
Parameters: Control Center ID, Location Port and Identifier.
The Control Center ID must be unique and comply with the dial rules of the system.
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2. Configure the conditions under which the radio automatically reports location.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> GPS -> GPS Trigger.
Parameters: See below figure.
3. Configure a programmable key if you want the radio to report location when this key is pressed.
Parameters: GPS Report. SK1 Short is taken as an example.
4. Enable Quick GPS and Single GPS if a great number of radios are required to report location frequently.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> GPS -> Quick GPS.
Parameters: See below figure. For parameter description, see the Table below.
The Quick GPS feature improves channel utilization and transmission efficiency. With this feature
enabled, the system divides the Report Interval Time into different time slices with the same time length.
Then the radio transmits GPS data in accordance with Report Order of its own time slices. In this way,
GPS data of all radios under the same control station can be transmitted at the same interval.
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The radio cannot report location through the programmed key after the Quick GPS feature is
enabled.
5. Enable Single GPS Encrypt/Decrypt and set Single GPS Encrypt/Decrypt Key to encrypt or decrypt the
single GPS data.
To use this feature, the Single GPS must be enabled (see 4. in this section).
 For the radio with positioning chip, the parameter names are Single GPS Encrypt and Single GPS
Encrypt Key. The radio encrypts the GPS data before transmitting through Single GPS. When the
encrypt keys are the same, the repeater repeats the GPS data and the receiving radio decrypts it.
 For the radio without positioning chip, the parameter names are Single GPS Decrypt and Single
GPS Decrypt Key. The radio only decrypts the received single GPS data.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Digital Common -> Encrypt.
Parameters: Single GPS Encrypt/Decrypt and Single GPS Encrypt/Decrypt Key. For parameter
description.
6. Configure a dedicated channel to transmit GPS data through the Quick GPS feature.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH DX
Parameters: Quick GPS. For parameter description.
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7. Set the Location Info Priority if BT Location is enabled.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> BT Location.
Parameters: Location Info Priority. For parameter description, see the Table below.
8. Enable Voice with Location, and enable or disable the RSSI Report.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> Location Application.
Parameters: RSSI Report, Voice with Location, PTT and Time.
9. Configure the Location Info Revert Channel.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH DX -> TX.
Parameters: Location Info Revert Channel.
The radio may delay reporting location on current channel if it is occupied by other radios transmitting
voice or data signals. To solve this issue, you can set one channel for the radio to report the location.
After transmission, the radio switches back to the previous channel.
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10. (Optional) Enable the In Call Location Revert feature.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Digital Common -> Basic -> Miscellaneous.
Parameters: In Call Location Revert. For parameter description, see the Table below.
This feature does not work if Location Info Revert Channel is set as Current.
3.3.3 Application
This chapter describes the GPS applications on the radio.
 Time Synchronization
To allow the radio to keep its time clock synchronized with the satellite time source, go to "Common ->
RTC" in the CPS, and set Priority Time Source to GPS Timing.
 Viewing the location information
To view the location information, go to "Menu -> Accessories -> GPS -> Position". The real-time location
information includes the longitude, latitude, speed, altitude, time, date and the number of visible satellites.
If TF Card GPS Record is enabled, user can use Smart Dispatch to read GPS data in the TF card and
view radio tracks on map.
 Viewing talker’s location during a call
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To view talker’s location during a call, go to “Menu -> Accessories -> GPS -> Call Location”. After the
call sets up, the radio displays taker’s location if the talker (transmitting radio) enables the Voice
w/Location.
 Sending the location information
To send the location information, go to "Menu -> Accessories -> GPS -> Position -> GPS Msg". The user
can view location information, and then send it to another radio as a message. The receiving user can
locate the sending radio using the third-party application (for example, map).
In addition, the radio automatically reports location to the preset target ID when it enters emergency
mode or the telemetry feature is activated (the prerequisite is that Action parameter must be set to Send
Status w/GPS Message Command).
 Querying Location
To query location of the radio with GPS enabled, go to "Menu -> Accessories -> GPS -> Query Location”.
After obtaining location data, the radio with positioning chip displays distance, direction, longitude and
latitude of the target radio, while the radio without positioning chip displays longitude and latitude only.
 Reporting location to the dispatch station
The radio automatically reports location to the dispatch station when the preset conditions are satisfied,
allowing the dispatch station to locate it for dispatch purpose.
3.4 Priority Interrupt

3.4.1 Overview
Definition
Priority Interrupt allows a subscriber to make the channel free for its own voice or data service by interrupting
an ongoing call on the channel or terminating the services of a repeater such as Call Hold and Remote
Monitor.
Application
Priority Interrupt is especially useful when the channel is busy. With this feature, the user can interrupt the
active call to transmit his voice signals or data on the channel. This feature is also used for channel
management to optimize channel efficiency.
Principle
Priority Interrupt allows a subscriber to make the channel free for its own voice or data services by
interrupting an ongoing call on the channel or terminating the services of a repeater such as Call Hold and
Remote Monitor. This feature can only interrupt the voice services but not data. Thus, the ongoing data
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services such as GPS or short message on the channel will not be affected.
In Pseudo Trunk mode, the channel has two time slots, which can be used to receive data and voice
services separately at the same time. When one slot is occupied, the subscriber can transmit the Priority
Interrupt command in the other slot, and the active call on the channel will be interrupted when the target
subscriber responds to the command.
Before transmitting the Priority Interrupt command, the subscriber will detect the channel status. If Slot 1 is
busy with a call and Slot 2 is free, the command will be transmitted in Slot 2. Then, after the target subscriber
receives and decodes the command in Slot 2, the ongoing call in Slot 1 will be interrupted, so the interrupting
subscriber can transmit its own services in Slot 1. The subscriber which enables Priority Interrupt
Encode/Decode can transmit the voice signals in the designated slot only. Call Back Priority Interrupt
command can only be transmitted in the call-receiving slot.
When the Pseudo Trunk Designated TX is not specified, the subscriber can transmit voice signals in either
Slot 1 or 2, but Slot 1 will be the default. Once it is occupied, the transmission will be done in Slot 2; once
both slots are occupied, the subscriber will determine whether to transmit on Slot 1 according to TX Admit
settings. When there is a Pseudo Trunk Designated TX, the subscriber will transmit the voice signals on the
designated slot. Once the slot is busy, the subscriber will determine whether to transmit according to TX
Admit settings. In Pseudo Trunk mode, the subscriber supports the receipt of voice signals in two slots no
matter it is designated with Priority Interrupt feature or not.
It is suggested to designate one slot as the Tx slot for all the subscribers before applying Priority Interrupt,
in order to avoid the failure of this feature due to the occupation of both slots.
See the following schematic diagram of Priority Interrupt:
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Priority Interrupt feature works in bi-slotted mode and requires a free slot for command transmission, but it
accords with DMR standard, compatible with other DMR features. When both slots are occupied, the
subscriber will have an impolite transmission of Priority Interrupt command to increase its success rate. If
the interruption fails, the system will give the prompt “Channel busy” or a request for random hold off.
After Priority Interrupt command is transmitted, services except call back will be transmitted in the
designated Tx slot under Pseudo Trunk. The Call Back Priority Interrupt will be transmitted in the call-
receiving slot.
There are six means of Priority Interrupt:
Interrupt by shortcuts: To transmit this command via a programmable key to interrupt the on-going call on
the channel.
Call Back Priority Interrupt: When receiving a call, the user is allowed to interrupt the call to call back by
pressing PTT key.
Message Priority Interrupt: To enable Priority Interrupt feature by message, in order to interrupt the ongoing
call and send the message.
There are six means of Priority Interrupt:
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 Interrupt by shortcuts: To transmit this command via a programmable key to interrupt the on-going call
on the channel.
 Call Back Priority Interrupt: When receiving a call, the user is allowed to interrupt the call to call back by
pressing PTT key.
 Message Priority Interrupt: To enable Priority Interrupt feature by message, in order to interrupt the
ongoing call and send the message.
 Emergency Priority Interrupt: To ensure the timely and uninterrupted emergency alarm, users are
allowed to interrupt the active call by Emergency Alarm.
 Radio Disable Priority Interrupt: When the channel is busy, the subscriber is allowed to transmit the
Radio Disable command to trigger the interruption to the ongoing call, so as to finish the disabling
operation.
 All Call Priority Interrupt: When the channel is busy, the subscriber is allowed to transmit the All Call
request to trigger the interruption to the ongoing call via the command, in order to finish the All Call
request.
To use Priority Interrupt feature normally, users need to configure its related parameters at TX/RX end
properly according to actual requirements. Priority Interrupt, a channel-specific feature, is only operable on
the channel which enables it. Besides enabling the corresponding Priority Interrupts for different uses, you
also have to select Priority Interrupt Encode and Priority Interrupt Decode options for the channel you use.
Restriction
 Priority Interrupt feature is available for digital channels working in Pseudo Trunk mode only. Both the
interrupting and the interrupted subscribers must be in this mode. Moreover, the interrupting subscriber
must enable Priority Interrupt Encode, and the interrupted must enable Priority Interrupt Decode. As a
channel-specific feature, Priority Interrupt is only operable on the channel which enables it.
 This feature is used to interrupt calls other than data services.
 When Priority Interrupt Encode/Decode is selected, the subscriber can transmit its voice signals in only
one slot.
 Once the analog carrier occupies the channel, Priority Interrupt command cannot be transmitted.
 The subscriber is allowed to transmit Call Back Priority Interrupt command when receiving a call.
 To ensure the normal transmission of priority calls, it is suggested to select Always Allow in Tx Admit for
the interrupting subscriber.
 To apply Priority Interrupt feature in Repeater mode, please use the repeater with R4.5 or above.
 This feature is available for Direct mode, Repeater mode (single base station) and IP Multi-site mode.
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3.4.2 Configuration
Digital Subscriber Configuration
To use different means of Priority Interrupt, users need different configurations in the CPS. This section
focuses on the settings for Priority Interrupt feature. If you want to learn more about other settings during
application, such as Emergency Alarm, Radio Disable and All Call, please refer to the manual.
1. Run the CPS and read the digital subscriber configuration data.
2. After reading the data, select “Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel” and double click one of the
channels.
3. Set related parameters.
Select Pseudo Trunk in Slot Option before enabling Priority Interrupt.
Priority Interrupt Encode: This parameter allows the subscriber to transmit Priority Interrupt commands.
Tick this option before the command transmission.
Note: Priority Interrupt is available in Pseudo Trunk mode only.
Priority Interrupt Decode: This parameter allows the subscriber to receive and decode Priority Interrupt
commands, so it must be selected for the interrupted subscriber before the operation.
4. Configure the specific service priority interrupt as needed.
 Configure the interrupt by shortcuts
After setting the parameters in “Channel”, please set the parameters in “Buttons” for the
corresponding shortcuts.
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Users can match the programmable keys with Priority Interrupt feature. If users set SK1
corresponding to Priority Interrupt, then on the channel which enables Priority Interrupt Encode and
Priority Interrupt Decode, they can make Priority Interrupt operation by pressing SK1 as the shortcut.
 Call Back Priority Interrupt Settings
Call Back Priority Interrupt is applied by the subscriber when receiving a call.
 Message Priority Interrupt Settings
This operation allows the subscriber to interrupt the call on the channel by a message.
 Emergency Priority Interrupt Settings
Emergency Priority Interrupt allows the subscriber to transmit Emergency Alarm to trigger the
interruption to the ongoing call, to ensure the timely and uninterrupted emergency alarm. Press PTT
or Hot Mic when the subscriber stays in Emergency status, or press Emergency key to interrupt the
call on the channel.
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 Radio Disable Priority Interrupt Settings
This feature allows the subscriber to transmit the Radio Disable command to trigger the interruption
to the ongoing call on the channel or the call hold service in the repeater, to ensure the disabling
operation.
 All Call Priority Interrupt Settings
This feature allows the subscriber to transmit the All Call command to trigger the interruption to the
ongoing call on the channel or the call hold service in the repeater, so as to finish the All Call request.
5. After finishing the steps above, write the configuration data into the subscriber.
Repeater Configuration
In Repeater mode, the repeater does not need any special setup.
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3.4.3 Application Examples

To carry out Priority Interrupt function, you need to set parameters for the interrupting subscriber and the
interrupted one respectively.
3.4.3.1 Shortcut Application

Configuration Requirements:
 The interrupting subscriber, Subscriber B, must enable Priority Interrupt Encode on the current channel
and set the programmable key corresponding to the function. e.g.: Set SK1 corresponding to Priority
Interrupt.
 Subscriber A, the interrupted subscriber, must have the enabled Priority Interrupt Decode option on the
current channel.
 Both the subscribers are on the same channel, using Pseudo Trunk and meeting the requirements on
TX Admit settings.
See the figure below for the example.
Radio B
Group Call 1
Radio A
Radio C
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1. Subscriber A is transmitting voice signals in communication with B and C in Group Call 1.
2. Subscriber B transmits Priority Interrupt command by SK1.
3. After Subscriber A receives and decodes the command, the call will be interrupted and the prompt, “Call
interrupted”, will pop up in its main interface. Also, Subscriber C will get a notice that the call is over, and
B will be noted “Interrupt Success”.
3.4.3.2 Call Back Priority Interrupt Application

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 The interrupting subscriber, Subscriber B, must enable Priority Interrupt Encode on the current channel
and set TX Admit to Always Allow.
current channel.
TX Admit settings.
2. Subscriber B can call back via PTT key. In the entire process, B will not be prompted whether the
interrupt succeeds.
3. After receiving and decoding the Priority Interrupt command, Subscriber A will be interrupted and
prompted “Call Interrupted” on its main interface. And then it will receive Group Call 1 from B.
4. Subscriber C will be prompted that the call is over and get Group Call 1 from B.
3.4.3.3 Message Priority Interrupt Application

 The interrupting subscriber, Subscriber B, must enable Priority Interrupt Encode on the current channel.
current channel.
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TX Admit settings.
 Subscriber B, the interrupter, must have the selected Message Priority Interrupt.
2. Subscriber B sends a message to the target subscriber. Here we take A as the target.
prompted “Call Interrupted” on its main interface. Then it will receive the message from B.
4. Subscriber C is prompted that the call is over.
5. If B sends a message to C, A will receive the interrupt command and be interrupted after it decodes the
command. Then it will be prompted “Call Interrupted”. C will be prompted that the call is over and get the
message from B.
3.4.3.4 Emergency Priority Interrupt Application

current channel.
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TX Admit settings.
 Subscriber B, the interrupter, must have the Emergency Priority Interrupt enabled.
2. Subscriber B transmits an Emergency Alarm.
prompted “Call Interrupted” on its main interface. And then it will receive the Emergency Alarm from B.
4. Subscriber C will be prompted that the call is over and get the alarm from B.
5. After transmitting the interrupt, B can make Emergency Call via PTT key. It will not be prompted “Interrupt
Success” during the transmission of the interrupt.
The subscriber, A or C, which selects the Emergency Alarm Ack option, will automatically acknowledge
when it receives the emergency number. It is suggested to enable only one subscriber to make Ack
operation on the channel.
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current channel and the enabled Radio Disable Decode.
 Other subscribers are on the same channel, using Pseudo Trunk and meeting the requirements on TX
Admit settings.
 Subscriber B, the interrupter, must have the Radio Disable Priority Interrupt enabled.
2. Subscriber B initiates the Radio Disable, targeting at Subscriber A or another. The target subscriber
must select Radio Disable Priority Interrupt option apart from setting the Priority Interrupt parameters.
prompted “Call Interrupted” on its main interface. Then it will receive the Radio Disable command from
B, and be disabled after decoding the command.
4. Subscriber C is prompted that the call is over.
5. If B doesn’t receive the ACK from A, it will try to transmit the Radio Disable command again, but not the
Priority Interrupt one.
6. If B sends the Radio Disable command to C, A will receive the interruption command and be interrupted
after it decodes the command. Then it will be prompted “Call Interrupted”. C will be prompted that the
call is over, get the Radio Disable command from B and be disabled after decoding the command.
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 Subscriber A, the interrupted subscriber, must have the Priority Interrupt Decode option and the Radio
Disable Decode enabled on the current channel.
 Other subscribers are on the same channel, using Pseudo Trunk and meeting the requirements on TX
Admit settings.
 Subscriber B, the interrupter, must have the All Call Priority Interrupt enabled.
2. Subscriber B initiates All Call. During its transmission, B will not be prompted any information on interrupt.
prompted “Call Interrupted” on its main interface. And then it will receive the All Call request from B and
start communication.
4. C will be prompted that the call is over, then receive the All Call from B and start communication.
3.4.4 FAQ
What’s the Difference between Priority Interrupt and Pseudo Trunk?
Pseudo Trunk is a bi-slotted work mode allowing the subscriber to work in two slots, while Priority Interrupt
is a function only working in Pseudo Trunk mode. The interrupting subscriber can only use one slot to
transmit the voice signals, leading to the misunderstanding that Pseudo Trunk cannot support bi-slotted
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work mode with Priority Interrupt. Actually Pseudo Trunk still works in bi-slotted mode, and Priority Interrupt
just embodies it: In the process of the interruption operation, one slot is being used for a call, so the other
must be free for the command transmission. Once both slots are occupied, the command may fail, so you
will need corresponding configuration before the operation.
What If the Priority Interrupt Command Fails?

If the Priority Interrupt command fails to operate, the interrupting subscriber will determine whether to
transmit according to TX Admit settings of the current service.
Why May Priority Interrupt Fail?

The Priority Interrupt command may fail to interrupt the ongoing call on the channel by three main causes:
 Cause 1: The subscribers are not configured correctly or completely. The function requires the respective
configuration on the interrupting and the interrupted subscribers, and different interruptions need different
configuration, otherwise, the interruption will fail.
 Cause 2: The channel is occupied. The subscriber configured with Priority Interrupt feature can only use one
channel to transmit voice services. However, in actual use in the system, there may be some subscribers not
configured with this feature or even Pseudo Trunk, so there may be two channels occupied. In this case, the
Priority Interrupt commands can be transmitted but may not work.
 Cause 3: The activity on the channel is a data service, which is not allowed to be interrupted.
Apart from the above causes, there is little failure caused by system error. Thus, if your encounter other
causes except these three, please transmit the command again.
To Use Priority Interrupt, Why Must the Repeater Be Upgraded to R4.5 or

above?
Different from normal voice signals and data in the service structure, the Priority Interrupt data will be
ignored by repeaters under R4.5. Thus, to upgrade the repeater is a must for this feature. And repeaters
above R4.5 can all identify and transfer such commands.
Interaction between Priority Interrupt and Other Features

 Interaction with Pseudo Trunk Designated Tx: Once Pseudo Trunk Tx slot is designated, the voice
signals or data services must be transmitted in the designated slot after the Priority Interrupt command
transmission, whether the interrupt succeeds or not.
 Interaction with Call Back: Whether the Pseudo Trunk Tx slot is designated, the Call Back after the
interruption will be made in the call-receiving slot.
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 Interaction with the repeater: Priority Interrupt is supported within Call Hold of the repeater. If the repeater
is transferring voice signals or term and detects Priority Interrupt data in the other slot, Call Hold in the
Tx slot of the repeater will be interrupted, and the repeater will enter channel hold time and send
information to the channel that it is free.
 Interaction with Phone feature: Phone doesn’t support Priority Interrupt.
 Interaction with Repeater: Priority Interrupt doesn’t work between the subscriber in Direct mode and that
in Repeater mode, as the interference between the subscriber and the repeater may lead to the failure
to detect the interruption data.
 Compatibility with MOR: The subscriber with Priority Interrupt is not able to use MOR. The subscriber
set to MOR via the optional board can only apply either MOR or Priority Interrupt at one time.
 Interaction with Roam: When the subscriber is roaming, the application of this feature requires the
designated slot and the Priority Interrupt Encode/Decode configuration of the subscriber’s channel to be
corresponding to the configuration of the master site, otherwise, Priority Interrupt or the decoding will
fail.
 Interaction with Scan: When Scan is on, if the subscriber initiates Priority Interrupt on the channel where
it is staying, it must enable Talk Back option first, otherwise, whether to initiate will depend on the Tx
channel designated by Scan Tx Mode. Neither Emergency Priority Interrupt nor Message Priority
Interrupt will interact with Scan, as the subscriber will exit from Scan when it is to make emergency call
operation or to send a message.
3.5 Back-to-back (Mobile Radio)

3.5.1 Overview
3.5.1.1 Definition
The back-to-back is a feature based on accessory pin. Two mobile radios or one mobile radio and one
repeater are connected through a pin cable to realize cross-band communication among analog and digital
radios
This document introduces how two mobile radios or one mobile radio and one repeater perform the Back-
to-Back feature.
3.5.1.2 Principle
Working Principle
The Back-to-Back is realized through accessory pin features.
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The following takes connection between two mobile radios for example to describe working principle.
 R1, R2, and R3 are digital portable radios. They work within communication coverage of the digital
mobile radio A.
 R4, R5, and R6 are analog portable radios. They work within communication coverage of the analog
mobile radio B.
 The digital mobile radio A and analog mobile radio B are connected through the accessory pin cable.
R2 R4
TX=RX=f1 TX=RX=f2
Group Call 1 Group Call 1
ActivationP TT
Ground cable
Audio output R5
Analog mobile TX=RX=f2
Digital mobile
radio B Group Call 1
R1 radio A
TX=RX=f1 TX=RX=f1 TX=RX=f2
Group Call 1 Group Call 1 Group Call 1
R6
R3 TX=RX=f2
TX=RX=f1 Group Call 1
Group Call 1
The following process describes communication from R1 to R4, R5, and R6.
1. R1 makes a group call.
R2, R3, and mobile radio A receive the audio signal simultaneously.
2. The mobile radio A sends audio signal to the mobile radio B through accessory pin, and activates the
external MIC PTT of the mobile radio B.
Because the mobile radio A and mobile radio B are connected through the cable, the audio transmission
is not affected by operation mode (e.g. digital or analog mode) and frequency band.
3. The mobile radio B starts transmission.
R4, R5, and R6 receives audio signal from the mobile radio B. Finally, R1 can communicate with R4,
R5, and R6.
The mobile radio B also can transmit audio signal to the mobile radio A through the accessory pin. In this
case, portable radios within communication coverage of the two mobile radios can communicate with each
other.
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Accessory Pin of the Mobile Radio

 Input
On either analog channel or digital channel, the mobile radio starts or stops transmission through
accessory pin, and samples the audio signals to be transmitted through the corresponding input pin.
Item Type Applicable Definition

Mode
When a valid level is input, the mobile

radio will trigger its transmission circuitry,
EXT Mic PTT
Programmable Analog and activate its external MIC PTT, and transmit
(through external
function digital the audio signal sampled from Codec. If
Mic PTT)
the input level is invalid, the mobile radio
will stop transmission.
TX Audio When the external MIC PTT is enabled,

Analog and
(for MIC signal Fixed function the mobile radio will transmit the audio
digital
input) signals.
 Output
On either analog channel or digital channel, the mobile radio can output (in level form) the audio signal
and its receiving status through accessory pin. The following table describes the pin definition.

Mode
Speaker Open Programmable Analog and When the mobile radio detects that the
Detect (for function digital speaker unmutes, the mobile radio will
speaker output a valid level. After the speaker is
detection) muted, the mobile radio will output an
invalid level.
Rx Audio Output Fixed function Analog and When the mobile radio receives audio
(for audio output) digital signal, it will output such signal through
accessory pin.
Carrier Detect Programmable Analog and When the mobile radio detects matched
(For carrier function digital carrier signal, it will output a valid level.
detection)
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Accessory Pin of the Repeater

 Input
On either analog channel or digital channel, the repeater starts or stops transmission through accessory
pin, and samples the audio signals to be transmitted through the corresponding input pin.

Mode
When a valid level is input, the repeater

will trigger its transmission circuitry,
EXT Mic PTT
Programmable Analog and activate its external MIC PTT, and transmit
(through external
function digital the audio signal sampled from Codec. If
Mic PTT)
the input level is invalid, the repeater will
stop transmission.
TX Audio When the external MCI PTT is enabled,

Analog and
(for MIC signal Fixed function the repeater will trigger its transmission
digital
input) circuitry and transmit the audio signals.
 Output
On both analog channel and digital channels, the repeater can output (in level form) the audio signal
and its receiving status through accessory pin.

Mode
Carrier Detect Programmable Analog When an analog radio makes a call request,
(carrier function the repeater will output a valid level if
detection) detecting the matched carrier. When the

analog radio stops transmission, the
repeater will output an invalid level if no
matched carrier is detected.
Note: this feature is not applicable to

repeaters with CTCSS/CDCSS enabled.
The level indicates whether the repeater is
working.
CTCSS/CDCSS Programmable Analog When an analog radio makes a call request,

the repeater will output a valid level if the
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Mode
Detect function matched CTCSS/CDCSS signaling is
detected. When the analog radio stops
transmission, the repeater will output an
invalid level if no matched CTCSS/CDCSS
signaling is detected.
Note: this feature is applicable to repeaters

with CTCSS/CDCSS enabled. The level
indicates whether the repeater is working.
Rx Audio Output Fixed function Analog When the repeater repeats audio signal, it
will output such signal through accessory
pin.
Voice Detect Programmable Digital When a digital radio makes a call request,
function the repeater will output a valid level if
detecting the matched digital signaling.
When the radio stops transmission, the
repeater will output an invalid level.
This level indicates whether the repeater is

working.
Audio Playback Fixed function Digital When the repeater repeats the audio signal,
Slot-A, Audio it will output such signal through accessory
Playback Slot-B pin.
3.5.1.3 Device Requirements

Accessory pin cable
 Back-to-back via mobile radios: PC49
 Back-to-back via the mobile radio and repeater: PC142
For specific accessories about the mobile radio and repeater, refer to the related User Manual. For
specific radio model, consult your dealer.
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3.5.1.4 Connection
You can connect two mobile radios or one mobile radio and one repeater through the accessory pin cable.
For customized or expansion design, refer to the following pin position and features.
Connecting the two mobile radios

You can connect either the two analog mobile radios or two digital mobile radios according to the following
figure.
Both Pin 3 and Pin 16 are programmable ports. They can be replaced by Pin 12, Pin 20, Pin 22, and Pin
23.
Mobile radio 1 External Mic PTT

Mobile radio 2
19 26 19 26
10 18 10 18
1 9 1 9
Audio Speaker open detect Mic Audio
Mic
Speaker open detect output External Mic PTT output
Ground cable
 Ground cable
Connects the Pin 2 of the mobile radio 1 to the Pin 2 of the mobile radio 2.
 Activation of mobile radio transmission
 Connects the Pin 3 of the mobile radio 1 to the Pin 16 of the mobile radio 2.
 Audio signal output
 Connect the Pin 8 of the mobile radio 2 to the Pin 7 of the mobile radio 1.
Connecting the mobile radio and repeater

Mobile radio and the digital repeater
You can connect either the analog mobile radio or digital mobile radio to the digital repeater according to
the following figure.
Both Pin 3 and Pin 16 on the mobile radio are programmable ports. They can be replaced by Pin 12, Pin
20, Pin 22, and Pin 23.
Both Pin 3 and Pin 16 on the digital repeater are programmable ports. Pin 3 can be replaced by Pin 12, Pin
20, and Pin 22. Pin 16 can be replaced by Pin 12, Pin 20, Pin 22, and Pin 23.
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Audio output
Mobile radio Mic Digital repeater Slot A Slot B
19 26 19 26
10 18 10 18
1 9 1 9
External Audio Mic
Carrier detect PTT
Voice detect
output Digital PTT
Ground cable
 Ground cable
Connects the Pin 6 of the mobile radio to the Pin 6 of the digital repeater.
 Activation of digital repeater transmission
 Audio signal output of mobile radio
 Activation of mobile radio transmission
Connects the Pin 3 of the digital repeater to the Pin 16 of the mobile radio.
 Audio signal output of digital repeater
Connects Pin 24 or Pin 25 of the digital repeater to Pin 7 of the mobile radio.
Mobile radio and analog repeater
You can connect either the analog mobile radio or digital mobile radio to the analog repeater according to
the following figure.
Both Pin 3 and Pin 16 on the mobile radio are programmable ports. They can be replaced by Pin 12, Pin
20, Pin 22, and Pin 23.
Both Pin 3 and Pin 16 on the analog repeater are programmable ports. Pin 3 can be replaced by Pin 12,
Pin 20, and Pin 22. Pin 16 can be replaced by Pin 12, Pin 20, Pin 22, and Pin 23.
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Mobile radio Analog repeater
19 26 19 26
External PTT
10 18 10 18
Mic
1 9 1 9
Carrier Audio Carrier Mic Audio

detect output detect Analog PTT output
Ground cable
 Ground cable
Connects the Pin 6 of the mobile radio to the Pin 6 of the analog repeater.
 Activation of analog repeater transmission
 Audio signal output of mobile radio
 Acti1vation of mobile radio transmission
Connects the Pin 3 of the analog repeater to the Pin 16 of the mobile radio.
 Audio signal output of analog repeater
 For the analog repeater RD98XS: connects the Pin 24 to Pin 7 of the mobile radio.
 For other analog repeaters: connects Pin 8 to Pin 7 of the mobile radio.
3.5.2 Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the Pin port and other parameters of the digital and analog channel
through the customer programming software (CPS).
3.5.2.1 Back-to-back via the mobile radios

The section describes how to configure the mobile radios through the CPS.
For an analog mobile radio
1. In the "GPIO Pins" box, select "Speaker Open Detect" from the "Feature" drop-down list for Pin#3, and
select "Ext Mic PTT" from the "Feature" drop-down list for Pin#16.
For details, refer to the CPS Help.
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2. Select the analog channel and set the channel parameters.
Set the signaling type. Parameters in "Rx" and "Tx" box can specify the conditions for receiving and
transmitting.
For a digital mobile radio
1. Select "Speaker Open Detect" from the "Feature" drop-down list for "Pin#3".
For details, see 1. in For an analog mobile radio.
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2. Select the digital channel and set the channel parameters.
The “Rx Group List” defines the groups that can be responded (not required for private call and all call),
and the “Tx Contact Name” defines the destination address.
3.5.2.2 Back-to-back via the mobile radio and repeater

This section describes how to configure the mobile radio and repeater through the CPS.
For mobile radios
 For details about configuring an analog mobile radio, see For an analog mobile radio.
 For details about configuring a digital mobile radio, see For a digital mobile radio.
For an analog repeater
1. In the "GPIO Pins" box, select "Carrier Detect" from the "Feature" drop-down list for "Pin#3", and select
"Ext Mic PTT" from the "Feature" drop-down list for "Pin#16".
2. In the "Priority control" box, set "Path Priority" to "PTT Request", and set "PTT Priority" to "External PTT".
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3. Select the analog channel, set "Repeat Path" to "Repeater Mode", and set the parameters in "Rx" and
"Tx" box.
The parameters in "Rx" and "Tx" box can specify the conditions for receiving and transmitting.
Do not select "Flat Audio". Otherwise, the audio signal will be interrupted during repeating.
For a digital repeater
1. In the "GPIO Pins" box, set "Slot1 Audio Output" and "Slot2 Audio Output".
 To output the audio signal from Pin 24, select "Slot1 Audio Output".
 To output the audio signal from Pin 25, select "Slot2 Audio Output".
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The digital repeater can use only one Pin to output audio signal. If you select "Slot1 Audio
Output" and "Slot1 Audio Output" at the same time, only the Pin (e.g. Pin 24 or Pin 25) connected
to Pin 7 on the mobile radio can output audio signal.
2. In the "GPIO Pins" box, select "Voice Detect" from the "Feature" drop-down list for Pin#3, and select
"Ext Mic PTT" from the "Feature" drop-down list for Pin#16.
3. Select the digital channel, and set "Slot Operation" and other parameters.
 To output the audio signal from Pin 24, set "Slot Operation" to "Slot 1".
 To output the audio signal from Pin 25, set "Slot Operation" to "Slot 2".
The "Tx Contact Name" in the "Tx" box can be a group call contact or an all call contact. This
contact will be used for repeater reception and transmission.
3.5.3 Application Scenarios

This chapter describes how the back-to-back feature realizes cross-band communication among analog
and digital radios.
In addition, The Back-to-Back feature (via mobile radio and repeater) can works with IP Multi-site Connect
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feature to further expand the communication range.
3.5.3.1 Analog-digital Communication

This section takes communication between the analog portable radios and digital portable radios through
the back-to-back feature for example.
Analog mobile radio and digital mobile radio
Analog mobile
radio 1
Speaker open
Audio output
TX=RX=f1
detect
Ground cable
CTCSS 1
External
PTT
Digital mobile
Mic
radio 2
TX=RX=f2
Group Call 1
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Analog mobile radio and digital repeater
Analog mobile
radio 1
Carrier detect
TX=RX=f1
Audio output
Ground cable CTCSS 1
Dgital
PTT
Mic
Digital repeater 2
TX=f2 RX=f3
Group Call 1
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3.5.3.2 Digital-digital Communication

Digital mobile radio and digital mobile radio
Digital mobile radio and digital repeater
Digital mobile
Carrier detect
radio 1
Audio output
TX=RX=f1
Ground cable
Group Call 1
Digital
PTT
Digital repeater
Mic
TX=f2 RX=f3
Group Call 1
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3.5.3.3 Analog-analog communication

Analog mobile radio and analog mobile radio
Analog mobile
radio 1
Speaker open
Audio output
TX=RX=f1
detect
Ground cable
CTCSS 1
External
PTT
Analog mobile
Mic
radio 2
TX=RX=f2
CTCSS 2
Analog mobile radio and analog repeater
Analog mobile
Carrier detect Analog
radio
Audio output
TX=RX=f1
Ground cable
CTCSS 1
PTT
Mic
Analog repeater
TX=f2 RX=f3
CTCSS 2
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3.5.4 FAQ
How many mobile radios or repeaters can be connected in the back-to-
back way?
Only two mobile radios or one mobile radio and one repeater. This ensures an optimal performance.
Can the mobile radio use the same frequency to realize A/D communication?
No. It is recommended to use different frequencies to avoid signal interference.
Is there any suggestion for configuring the frequency?

To ensure better communication, it is suggested to maintain the frequency space at 100 kHz or more.
Is there any requirement on the bandwidth?

The bandwidths of two mobile terminals can be different. For example, the bandwidth of a digital mobile
radio is12.5 kHz and the bandwidth of an analog mobile radio is 12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, or 25 kHz. The bandwidth
difference does not affect the back-to-back performance.
How long is the accessory pin cable?

One meter at most.
Why does the prompt “Service rejected” appear frequently when the radio
is transmitting?
The reason is that the mobile radio or repeater is transmitting through the external Mic PTT. However, the
mobile radio or repeater will not receive such prompt if the option “Tx Admit” is set to “Always Allow”.
Therefore, it is recommended to set the option “Tx Admit” to “Channel Free”. In this case, the mobile radio
will alert “Channel Busy!” instead when transmitting through the external Mic PTT.
How to deal with back-to-back function failure?

To solve the back-to-back failure, do as follows:
1. Check whether the accessory pin cable is connected properly;
2. If the cable gets loose, reconnect it;
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3. Restart the mobile radio or repeater;
If the above steps do not help, please contact your dealer.
3.6 Wireless Link Communication

3.6.1 Overview
The wireless link communication is a solution to establish wireless link for voice, data, and signaling
transmission over the air. With this solution, you can connect repeaters and mobile radios through the
cable to expand communication coverage. It is applicable to the area where the repeaters at dispersed
locations cannot be connected through IP Multi-site Connect due to network restrictions.
3.6.1.2 Principle
The wireless link communication solution consists of two pairs of the repeater and mobile radio, each of
which are connected through the PC142 cable. One pair of repeater and mobile radio are set to Slot 1, and
the other are set to Slot 2.
 When a repeater receives a service over the air or through IP network on the slot as configured, it
transfers the service to the connected mobile radio through the cable. Afterwards, the mobile radio
transmits the received services to a neighboring repeater over the air.
 When a mobile radio receives a service over the air on the slot as configured, it transfers this service to
the connected repeater through the cable. Afterwards, the repeater transmits the received services to
other radios within its communication range over the air.
The following figure illustrates how the air services are transferred through the wireless link communication.
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Mobile Radio 1 Mobile Radio 2

Slot 1 Slot 2
Slot 2
Slot 1
PC142 PC142
Radio 1 Radio 3
IP Multi-site Connect
Repeater 1 Repeater 2
Radio 2 Unavailable Radio 4
UART port: slot 1 UART port: slot 2
As the above figure shown, both Repeater 1 and Mobile Radio 1 are connected by the PC142 cable and
work in Slot 1. Meanwhile, both Repeater 2 and Mobile Radio 2 are also connected by the PC142 cable
and work in Slot 2. The following describes the procedure of intercommunication from Radio 1 and Radio 2
to Radio 3 and Radio 4.
Radio 1 in Slot 1
1. The Radio 1 initials a group call in Slot 1.
2. The Repeater 1 receives the group call and transmits it to the Mobile Radio 1 through the cable and to
other radios over the air.
3. The Mobile Radio 1 transfers the group call to the Repeater 2 over the air.
4. The Repeater 2 forwards the group call to the Radio 3 and Radio 4.
If both the Radio 3 and Radio 4 work in Slot 1 and include the Radio 1 in their group call contact list,
they can communicate with the Radio 1.
Radio 2 in Slot 2
1. The Radio 2 initials a group call in Slot 2.
2. The Repeater 1 receives the group call and transmits it to the Mobile Radio 2 over the air.
3. The Mobile Radio 2 transfers the group call to the Repeater 2 through the cable.
4. The Repeater 2 forwards the group call to the Radio 3 and Radio 4.
If both the Radio 3 and Radio 4 work in Slot 2 and include the Radio 2 in their group call contact list,
they can communicate with the Radio 2.
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3.6.1.3 Application
The wireless link communication is applicable for forests, highway, and other areas where the wired network
is difficult to be deployed. It can work with IP Multi-site Connect feature to extend the communication
coverage.
 Only digital services (including voice, data and signaling) can be transferred through the wireless link.
 To ensure communication quality and avoid signal interference, it is recommended that a pair of repeater
and mobile radio only connect to another pair of repeater and mobile radio.
 Transferring services with acknowledgement through the wireless link may cause time delay. To receive
the services successfully, it is recommended to prolong the Wait Ack Delay of the radios to at least 1200
ms.
 The Wireless Link Communication cannot work with Back-to-Back feature and SIP Phone feature.
 The current accessory port is only used to connect one repeater and one mobile radio.
 In the wireless link communication, the mobile radio enables the UART Transfer feature. At this time, it
can only transfer service from the repeater. Except On-Off/Volume Control Knob, all its keys are invalid.
 To encrypt services, ensure Over the Air Encryption of the repeater are the same as that of the mobile
radio.
3.6.2 Configuration
Before using the wireless link communication feature, you need to configure the corresponding parameters
through the CPS for the repeater and mobile radio.
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3.6.2.1 Procedure
Repeater
1. Configure the parameters for communication, such as the Receive frequency and Transmit frequency.
Ensure the two neighboring repeaters have different frequencies to avoid signal interference.
2. Configure the parameters for the UART port.
Ensure the UART port at the repeater and the mobile radio are the same.
CPS path: Common -> Accessories -> Basic Setting -> Accessory Port UART Baudrate/ Parity Bit/ Data
Bit/ Stop Bit.
3. Select the "UART Transfer".
CPS path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> GPIO Pins -> UART Transfer
4. Select "PTT Request" from the "Path Priority" drop-down list to ensure a real-time transmission of digital
services at the UART port.
CPS path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> Priority Control -> Path Priority
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5. Set the slot used at the UART port.
Ensure each pair of the repeater and the mobile radio is with a same slot at UART port, but different slot
from neighboring pair to avoid signal interference.
CPS path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH DX -> Slot Operation.
For a successful transmission over the air, ensure the repeater and mobile radio are configured
with the same color code.
Mobile Radio
1. Configure the parameters for communication, such as the Receive frequency and Transmit frequency.
2. Configure the parameters for the UART port.
Ensure the UART port at the repeater and the mobile radio are the same.
CPS path: Common -> Accessories -> Basic Setting -> Accessory Port UART Baudrate/ Parity Bit/ Data
Bit/ Stop Bit.
3. Select "UART Transfer".
CPS path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Radio to PC Network -> Accessory Port
Communication.
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When "UART Transfer" is selected, Forward To PC, Lone Worker and the parameters in digital
channel Scan List/Roam List, RX Only, Priority Interrupt Encode, Priority Interrupt Decode,
Enhanced Channel Access, Mix Receive, Location Info Revert Channel and RRS Revert
Channel will be disabled.
4. Set the slot used at the UART port.
Ensure each pair of the repeater and the mobile radio is with a same slot at UART port, but different slot
from neighboring pair to avoid signal interference.
CPS path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH DX -> Slot Operation
Pseudo Trunk in the Slot Operation is disabled when the mobile radio enables the UART Port
feature.
For a successful transmission over the air, ensure the repeater and mobile radio are configured
with the same color code.
5. Select "Always Allow" in the "TX Admit" drop-down list and "Follow TX Admit" in the "In Call TX Admit"
drop-down list, to ensure a real-time transmission of digital services at the UART port.
CPS path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH DX -> TX -> TX Admit/ In Call TX Admit.
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3.6.2.2 Operations
The following describes the operation procedures:
1. Power on repeaters and mobile radios.
The mobile radios automatically enable UART Transfer feature and prompts "Back2Back".
The prompt will not disappear until UART Transfer feature is disabled.
2. When the repeater 1 receives a digital service on slot 1, it transmits the service to the mobile radio 1
through the cable and to other radios over the air.
On the repeater 1, Slot 1 TX Indicator and Slot 2 TX Indicator grow red; Digital Mode Indicator grows
blue; Operation Status Indicator and Slot 1 RX Indicator glow green. On the mobile radio 1, the LED
Indicator glows green.
HR106X has no Operation Status Indicator.
3. The mobile radio 1 sends the service to the repeater 2 over the air on slot 1. Then the repeater 2 transfers
the service.
On the repeater 2, Slot 1 TX Indicator grows red; Digital Mode Indicator grows blue; Slot 1 RX Indicator
and Operation Status Indicator glow green. On the mobile radio 1, the LED Indicator glows red.
4. When the repeater 1 receives a digital service on slot 2, it transfers the service to the mobile radio 2
over the air.
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On the repeater 1, Slot 2 TX Indicator grows red; Digital Mode Indicator glows blue; Slot 2 RX Indicator
and Operation Status Indicator glow green. On the mobile radio 2, the LED indicator glows green.
5. The mobile radio 2 sends the service to the repeater 2 through the UART port. Then the repeater 2
transfers the services.
On the repeater 2, Slot 2 TX Indicator grows red; Digital Mode Indicator glows blue; Slot 2 RX Indicator
and Operation Status Indicator glow green. On the mobile radio 2, the LED indicator glows red.
3.7 Clarity Transmission

3.7.1 Overview
3.7.1.1 Definition
Clarity Transmission is a method of transferring data from one external device to another using the mobile
radios. The mobile radios serve as the transparent transmission channel for data exchange between
external devices without any additional adjustment.
3.7.1.2 Principle
The mobile radio in both direct mode and repeater mode supports clarity transmission. It can receive data
from the peripheral device through PC70 data cable or BT adapter, and then transmit the data through
Clarity Transmission. The figure below takes direct mode as the example to introduce the principle.
 The device A and B connect to two mobile radios respectively through PC70 data cable.
 The two mobile radios can communicate with each other, and they are the TX contact of each other on
current channel and with Forward to PC enabled.
 Accessory Port Communication of the two mobile radios is set to UART Clarity Transmission.
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The data is transferred from Device A or Device C to Device B as follows:
1. Device A starts data transfer.
2. Mobile Radio 200 receives data from Device A via PC70 data cable.
3. Mobile Radio 200 transmits data to Mobile Radio 300.
4. Mobile Radio 300 transfers data to Device B through PC70 data cable.
In the figure above, data is transferred from one device to the other. The UART data can be transferred
from one device to multiple devices when TX Contact Name of the transmitting radio is set to a group
contact.
3.7.1.3 Application
Automatic devices are widely used in various industries including petrochemical, power and manufacturing.
It is important to monitor the operating status of the automatic devices, especially those in remote areas.
The Clarity Transmission feature facilitates real-time data transfer, which is essential for operator to
remotely monitor the device status.
The figure below shows how the management center in a factory uses this feature to gather real-time data
for device monitoring. The mobile radios connected to devices in the factory transmit the device data to the
management center, which immediately arranges for device fixing in case of abnormality or failure.
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3.7.1.4 Restriction
 Mobile radios used to perform this feature can communicate with each other.
 This feature is supported on digital channel only.
 To avoid data loss, please ensure the digital channel is not occupied by other services (such as voice
service) during clarity transmission.
 The data is transmitted to the TX contact of current channel, which cannot be an all call contact.
 The maximum transfer rate over the air is 1.45Kbit/s when the mobile radio uses single slot to transmit
data; while 2.79Kbit/s when the mobile radio uses dual slots to transmit data.
 The data to be transferred each time must be less than or equal to 1.5K. The excess data will be
discarded.
 The maximum transmission unit is 512 bytes. If the data is more than 512 bytes but less than or equal
to 1.5K, the radio will split it as several packets before transmission. For example, the radio splits the
1100 bytes data as three packets (512 bytes, 512 bytes and 76 bytes) for transmission.
 It is recommended that the data transfer interval be set to 4 seconds or longer.
 This feature is not available if the mobile radio is stunned or killed, or the radio rental duration expires.
 The mobile radio with the Clarity Transmission feature enabled can initiate and receive calls, and can
receive short data. However, it cannot send short data related to such features as GPS, RRS, Work
Order, and Telemetry.
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 Currently, the mobile radio can receive BT data from Android device only, and can transfer it to only one
mobile radio via clarity transmission. The files to be transferred can be Word, Excel and TXT, and must
be less than 100KB. The length of file name shall be less than 72 for higher transfer rate.
3.7.2 Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the UART for the external device, and program both the transmitting
radio and the receiving radio.
3.7.2.1 Procedure
Configuring the External Device
The UART-related parameters of the external device must be the same as those of the mobile radio.
Otherwise, they cannot exchange data. The figure below shows the UART-related parameters of the mobile
radio.
CPS Path: Common -> Accessories -> Basic Setting
Parameters: Accessory Port UART Baudrate, Parity Bit, Data Bit and Stop Bit. Refer to CPS Help for the
Configuring the Transmitting Radio

1. Enable the Forward to PC feature, and set the Accessory Port Communication accordingly.
 Set Accessory Port Communication as UART Clarity Transmission to transfer UART data.
 Set Accessory Port Communication as BT Transmission to transfer BT data.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Radio to PC Network
Parameters: Forward to PC and Accessory Port Communication. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter
description.
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2. Configure the target mobile radio to which the data is transferred.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH DX -> Tx.
Parameters: Tx Contact Name. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
 Set this parameter to target mobile radio ID if the data is transferred to a mobile radio only. The BT
data can be transferred only in this way.
 Set this parameter to target group ID if the data is transferred to multiple mobile radios.
In the figure below, Tx Contact Name is set to a private contact (target radio ID).
3. (Optional) Disable the Battery Save feature.
To achieve faster data transfer, it is recommended to disable the Battery Save feature.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Setting -> Battery Save.
Parameters: Battery Save. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
4. (Optional) Enable the Dual-Slot Data Transmission feature if a large amount data is to be transferred.
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With this feature enabled, the mobile radio uses two slots with the same frequency to transfer data over
the air to increase transmission speed and save channel resources.
a. Enable the Dual-Slot Data Transmission feature.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Digital Common -> Basic -> Dual-Slot Data Transmission.
Parameters: Clarity Transmission. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
This feature will be not available on the digital channel with RX Only, Enhanced Channel
Access.
The dual-slot data cannot be transferred through SFR feature.
b. Configure Dual-Slot Data menu if you want to enable or disable the Dual-Slot Data Transmission
feature via radio menu.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Menu -> Common Menu -> Settings -> Radio Settings.
Parameters: Dual-Slot Data. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
c. If IP multi-site system is used to transfer the dual-slot data, Digital IP Multi-site Connect of the
repeater must be set as Slot 1 & Slot 2.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH DX.
Parameters: Digital IP Multi-site Connect. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
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This parameter will be not available when Repeater Type is set as Single Site.
Configuring the Receiving Radio

1. Enable the Forward to PC feature, and set Accessory Port Communication as UART Clarity
Transmission.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Radio to PC Network
Parameters: Forward to PC and Accessory Port Communication. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter
description.
2. (Optional) Configure the Rx Group List.
If the data is transmitted to multiple mobile radios, select the group list where the target group ID is on.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel-> Digital Channel -> CH DN -> Rx.
Parameters: Rx Group List. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
3. (Optional) Disable the Battery Save feature.
To achieve faster data transfer, it is recommended to disable the Battery Save feature.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Setting -> Battery Save.
Parameters: Battery Save. Refer to CPS Help for the parameter description.
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3.7.2.2 Operation
This chapter describes how to use the Clarity Transmission feature on the mobile radio. For the operation
of third-party device, please refer to relevant operation guide.
With this feature configured properly, the mobile radio automatically enters clarity transmission mode upon
power-on. Meanwhile the prompt message “Clarity Transmission Enables” appears on the LCD and then
disappears automatically.
The transmitting radio transmits the data to the target radio upon receiving data from the external device
through the UART port or BT adapter.
The LED indicator glows red during data transmission and glows green during data receiving.
The data transfer is subject to the setting in "Tx Admit".
3.8 SIP Phone

3.8.1 Overview
3.8.1.1 Definition
SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) Phone is a feature complied with SIP protocol standard. This feature takes
the repeater as a carrier to realize the real-time communications between the radio and telephones, such
as PSTN phones, VoIP phones and mobile phones. Radio referred here covers portable radio and mobile
radio. Here the portable radio is taken as the example.
SIP is a standard protocol defined by IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) to set up, terminate and modify
interactive user sessions which include multimedia elements such as video, voice, instant communication,
online game and virtual reality. Being open and smart, SIP protocol is now widely applied in VoIP as the
development of the Internet. SIP Phone can realize the real-time communications between radios and VoIP
phones, PSTN phones and mobile phones.
SIP Phone feature has the following highlights:
 Reducing the cost of building and maintaining communication networks.
 Allowing users to choose appropriate contacts conveniently.
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3.8.1.2 Principle
The repeaters register all radio contacts to the IPPBX device, and then communicate with other telephones
via the IPPBX device to realize the real-time communications between radios and telephones.
Registration
 Basic Version HR106X
After connected with the SIP phone network, the repeater registers the phone call contacts with the IPPBX device
upon power-on. Afterwards, the radios can communicate with telephones.
Phone call contact covers private contact, group and all call contact which can communicate with the
telephone.
 Advanced Version HR106X (With PBX feature enabled)
The extension number is already preset on the PBX, so there is no need to register it again. The "Phone Call List"
connected to the PBX in the system will register with the "PBX List" of the advanced HR106X after the telephone
interconnection network is connected. After successful registration, the radio in the "Phone Call List" can talk to
the telephone.
The HR106X with PBX feature enabled is available for IP phone registration.
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IP APPs
Request for registering the phone

VOIP call contacts
Response
Advanced General
HR106X Repeater
 Radios Calling Telephone Devices
When making a call to the telephone terminal, the phone number input through the DTMF (Dual Tone
Multi-Frequency) keypad is generated into a DTMF signaling which will be sent to the repeater. After
receiving the signaling, the repeater determines whether the phone gateway ID is the same as that of
the repeater, and then decodes the called number. The repeater looks up the address of the called
number, and the specific process is as follows:
a. Find whether the extension exists in the PBX List, if it exists, dial the number directly; if it does not
exist, continue to find the "Phone Call List".
b. Find whether the number exists in the phone call list, if it exists, find the corresponding registered IP
and Port to call. If not, send the call request to the cascading IPPBX device via relay.
c. IPPBX finds the address of the called number and accesses the phone network through the
corresponding interface according to the rules to call the called.
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Input the
phone
number
via DTMF IP APPs
keypad IP APPs
VOIP Cascading
VOIP
Advanced IPPBX
HR106X
01.IP Multi-site Connect

Phone
Repeater
 Telephone Calling Radio
Scenario 1: When the phone is registered to the advanced HR106X, the repeater receives the request
and directly queries the called number. If it is the phone call list configured by the local machine, the
phone call will be made directly according to the corresponding rules; if it is an extension registered by
other repeater, the request will be sent to the corresponding repeater to make the call request according
to the rules.
Scenario 2: If it is a telephone extension registered by a cascade device, it needs to dial the

corresponding relay number to reach the advanced HR106X, prompt to dial the extension number for
secondary dialing, and then execute the process of Scenario 1.
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IP APPs IP APPs
Cascading
VOIP
Input called
Advanced number
IPPBX
HR106X
Phone
VOIP
Repeater
3.8.1.3 Typical Network Topology

IPPBX Network
The Typical Network topology consists of radios, repeaters, Ethernet switches, PBX and telephones. The
radios access the Ethernet via the repeaters, then the repeater connects to the upper layer of the telephone
network via Ethernet, which in turn connects to the telephone terminals via the telephone network. See
below.
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PSTN phone
Telephone
Internet Network
Advanced HR106X(With Mobile phone

PBX Enabled)
VOIP phone
In a SIP phone interconnection network, a repeater can be directly connected to the telephone network,
and the repeater can also be connected to PSTN telephones via telephone interfaces and VoIP telephones
via Ethernet to build a larger telephone network in the SIP phone interconnection network, so that the radios,
PSTN phones, VoIP phones and mobile phones can all communicate with each other via the PBX.
PSTN Network
The Typical Network topology consists of radios, repeaters, Ethernet switches, PSTN and telephones. The
radios access the Ethernet via the repeaters, then the repeater connects to the PSTN via Ethernet, which
in turn connects to the telephone terminals via the telephone network. See below.
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Analog
Extension
Line
PSTN
Router
Radio Repeater VOIP Phone
PSTN Network Planning

Please reserve the following IP and port resources before starting the PSTN configuration. Please configure
according to the actual situation in the existing network environment.
Device IP Address Port Extension Number Prefix
Inside PSTN 192.168.76.12 5060 / /

line
Repeater 192.168.76.122 5060 16776415 /
(Radio)
Extension / / 9000 /
Outside VOIP 192.168.40.12 5060 1255 3

line
Analog Line / / 4333 4
3.8.1.4 Restriction
 In the IP Multi-site Connect system, to avoid a heavy load of the repeater, it is not advised to enable SIP
feature on the dispatcher or repeater with the third-party service enabled.
 This feature is available to conventional radios and repeaters on digital channel only.
 This feature is available to portable radios and mobile radios with display only.
 The phone gate ID, radio ID and repeater ID must be unique from each other.
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 Both PBX and relay features are set in the same repeater, which is recommended to be set on the
master.
3.8.2 Application Requirements

Terminals
Radio DMR conventional radios with display is taken to introduce the configuration hereinafter.
Generally, DMR repeaters, e.g., HR106X, are employed. HR106X is taken to introduce
Repeater
the configuration hereinafter.
Telephone Please select accordingly.
Network Device
Include Ethernet switch, optical fiber switch, and phone call switch. Please consult the
Switch
supplier for detailed information.
Router Include firewall, NAT and router, e.g. CISCO 1841. Please consult the supplier for detailed
Device information.
IPPBX IPPBX Device is a dedicated IP switch which provides data switch services for different
Device physical interfaces. It is recommended to use Grandstream UCM6102
3.8.2.2 Network Requirements

 A telephone network provided by Telecommunication Operator or a dedicated telephone network is
needed.
 IP network.
3.8.2.3 Connection Diagram

The repeaters are connected to the advanced HR106X with PBX enabled via one or more switches first,
and then they are connected to the telephone devices via the advanced HR106X. In this way, multiple
communication devices on different locations are connected together to build an SIP phone system. In this
system, radios, PSTN phones and VoIP phones can communicate with each other.
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Connection Instructions:
 The radio and repeater transfer data to each other through air interface protocol.
 PBX and PSTN phone are connected through the RJ11 interfaces (FXO interface for external public
telephone; FXS interface for internal telephone) and transfer voice data through the RJ11 cable.
 PBX and VoIP phone are connected through the RJ45 interface.
 Other devices are connected through RJ45 interface and transfer voice data through network cable.
 Please refer to corresponding references or consult the device operators for detailed information of
different devices.
3.8.3 Configuration(IPPBX)
Please set SIP Phone parameters according to network topology and actual requirements.
The radio and repeater are configured via Customer Programming Software (CPS). You can consult the
manufacturer for more information on CPS. For better configuration, please refer to the help file of CPS for
details.
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3.8.3.1 Configuring IPPBX Device

Using the repeater’s built-in PBX
The advanced HR106X has built-in PBX. Users can replace the external IPPBX equipment with the built-in
PBX, thus reducing the equipment cost.
1. Enable the PBX feature.
2. Configure the Extension Password and Extension.
Parameters Description
This parameter specifies the authentication password used when the

Extension Password
repeater registers numbers in Extension to the PBX device.
This parameter specifies the extension allocated by the repeater to a

device (excluding radio).
Extension After the extension is registered to the phone system, the phone user
can dial the configured PBX extension to communicate with the device
user.
3. Enable the SIP Relay feature.
The SIP Relay feature can only be enabled when both the Phone feature and the PBX feature
are enabled. The PBX feature provides terminal equipment to register extension numbers with
the repeater through the network, and the SIP Relay feature provides a cascade channel to
interoperate with the upper layer telephone network.
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4. Configure the relay list.
Currently only the first relay is available.
SIP Relay After this parameter is checked, the local PBX can interwork with other
Enable PBXs.
This parameter specifies the IP address of the host that provides the VoIP
Host
service.
This parameter specifies the extension allocated by the upper-level PBX to

the local PBX.
User Name
The upper-level PBX will authenticate the local PBX based on User Name
and Password.
This parameter specifies the password allocated by the upper-level PBX to

the local PBX.
Password
The upper-level PBX will authenticate the local PBX based on User Name
and Password.
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5. Configure the Out Rule.
Set the relay of the outgoing route.

Use Relay
Just select the relay configured in 4. .
This parameter specifies the string matching the outgoing callee number.
At most 100 strings can be set.
Dialed Matching
The wildcard character (.) indicates that one or more strings can be
Mode
matched.
When it is set to "." indicates that the called number will not be checked.
6. Configure the IVR.
7. Configure the In Rule.
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Set the relay of the incoming route.

Use Relay
Just select the relay configured in 4. .
Set the incoming destination type. IVR needs to be selected for normal
List
use.
SubList Set the incoming destination.
This parameter specifies the string matching the incoming callee

number. At most 100 strings can be set.
Dialed Matching
Mode
matched.
When it is set to "." indicates that the called number will not be checked.
This parameter specifies the string matching the incoming caller

number. At most 100 strings can be set.
Main Matching
Mode
matched.
When it is set to "." indicates that the caller number will not be checked.
8. Configure the RTP port.
Set RTP End Port to the value of RTP Start Port + 400, because 400 ports are valid.
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Using an external PBX

To make sure the radio and telephone device can access the telephone network properly, please configure
the following parameters according to the reference provided by the device supplier.
 SIP extension: Set the SIP phone extension number of private call, group call and all call contacts. The
number of SIP extension must be the same as the Phone ID in the Phone Call List of the repeater. Each
radio is considered to be an extension and registers with the IPPBX through the repeater.
For forming rules of radio private call, group call and all call contacts configured in SIP extension,
please see Configure Phone Call .
The private call, group call and all call contacts in the Phone Call List (See Configure Phone Call ) of the
repeater must be added to the SIP extension; otherwise, the phone call will failed.
 SIP extension password: Set the code for SIP extension to access IPPBX. It corresponds to the “PBX
Access Code” of the phone configuration interface of the repeater (CPS Configuration Path:
Conventional -> Phone -> Phone System -> Phone System N -> PBX Access Code).
In one telephone system, the SIP passwords of all SIP extensions registered with IPPBX via the
repeater must be the same, otherwise the contacts cannot be registered properly.
 IP address of WAN/LAN: The repeater connects to the IPPBX device through this IP address. This
parameter is corresponding to the Telephone Gateway IP parameter of the repeater (CPS Configuration
Path: Conventional -> Phone -> Phone System -> Phone System N -> Telephone Gateway IP). When
connecting to the IPPBX through WAN port, you can acquire the IP address of the IPPBX from the LCD
of the IPPBX; When connecting to the IPPBX through LAN port, the IP address of the IPPBX must be
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set properly (UCM Configuration Path: Settings -> Network Settings -> Basic Settings -> LAN), and you
can also acquire the IP address of the IPPBX from the LCD of the IPPBX.
 Keep-alive: It is recommended that the Keep-alive of IPPBX devices should be disabled to improve the
stability of the link.
Here Grandstream UCM 6102 is taken as the example. In the following example, only the parameters which
must be configured will be described. For more parameter details, please refer to the corresponding
configuration guide of Grandstream.
1. Access web configuration screen of UCM via browser.
The web address of UCM is https://IP:8089.
IP is the IP address of WAN/LAN mentioned above as well as UCM; 8089 is the default port of UCM.
The default administrator account and password are both admin.
2. In the UCM interface, go to “PBX->Basic/Call Routes->Extensions->Create New User” to add a new

extension.
Set Extension and SIP/IAX Password properly in Create New User page, check SIP and clear Enable
Keep-alive, and then click “Save”.
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The number of Extension cannot be out of range, and it must be the same as the Called Number in
Called Radio Number; otherwise, the call will fail. The extension number range can be viewed and
modified in General page (path: PBX->Internal Options-> General -> Extension Preference -> User
Extension).
3. In the UCM interface, go to “PBX->Basic/Call Routes ->Analog Trunks->Create New Analog Trunk” to
create an analog trunk.
If you want to connect PBX with an RJ11 cable, you need to create an analog trunk via this
procedure. If not, you can skip this procedure.
In the page below, select the Channels as per actual needs and enter the analog trunk name in Trunk
Name, and then click “Save”.
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4. In the UCM interface, go to “PBX->Basic/Call Routes ->VoIP Trunks->Create SIP/IAX Trunks” to create
a VoIP trunk.
If you want to connect PBX with a network cable, you need to create a VoIP trunk via this procedure. If
not, you can skip this procedure.
Enter the IP address of upper level PBX in Host Name and enter a valid extension number and password
assigned by this PBX. For example, input 2126, and leave the Password blank, and then click “Save”.
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5. In the UCM interface, go to “PBX->Basic/Call Routes ->Outbound Routes->Create New Outbound Rule”
to create the outbound rule.
Please configure the Pattern according to the digits of the extension number. Generally, the extension
number has four digits, thus, the Pattern can be set to “_XXXX”. If you want to make a call to the mobile
phone, you need to supplement the Pattern of mobile phone number, for example, _XXXXXXXXXXX.
Select the created analog trunk or VoIP trunk in the Use Trunk.
Enter 0 in Strip, which allows you to make a phone call directly, and then click “Save".
If PBX is connected with the RJ45 cable as well as the RJ11 cable, you need to create two
outbound rules for analog trunk and VoIP trunk respectively.
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6. In the UCM interface, go to “PBX->Call Features->IVR->Create New IVR” to create an IVR, and then
click “Save”.
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7. In the UCM interface, go to “PBX->Basic/Call Routes ->Inbound Routes->Create New Inbound Rule” to
create the inbound rule.
Select the created analog trunk or VoIP trunk in the Trunks and select the created IVR in Default
Destination, and then click “Save”.
If PBX is connected with the RJ45 cable as well as the RJ11 cable, you need to create two
outbound rules for analog trunk and VoIP trunk respectively.
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If the SIP remote port is not the default 5060, you need to go to “PBX->SIP Settings->Common”
on the UCM interface to change the “Binded UDP Port” to the actual SIP remote port, and then
click “Save”.
3.8.3.2 Configuring the Repeater

Configure Phone System Parameter
Path: Conventional -> Phone -> Phone System -> Phone System N.
The Connect Code and Disconnect Code must be different; otherwise, the repeater cannot access
the phone system properly.
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Parameter Description
Telephone
Set whether enable the Telephone Interconnection Enable feature.
Interconnection Enable
Set the IP address of the IPPBX device. This address must be with the same
as that of the IP address of LAN of the IPPBX device; otherwise the
Telephone Gateway IP repeater cannot be connected to IPPBX.
When the PBX feature enabled, it is the IP address of the HR1060 and is
not configurable.
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Radio Voice Service

Slot1 Port The port which the repeater uses when transferring telephone voice
Radio Voice Service services in Slot 1 or 2. Make sure the port number is unique and even.
Slot2 Port
Set the authentication code which the repeater uses to register the called
contact information with the IPPBX device.
This value must be with the same as that of the SIP extension password
of the IPPBX device; otherwise the called contact cannot be registered
PBX Access Code properly.
If there is no IPPBX device extension password, leave blank here.
When the PBX feature and Telephone feature of HR106X are enabled at
the same time, the Extension Password of the PBX is used for
authentication.
Set the ID which the repeater uses to identify the current call as a phone
call.
Phone Gateway ID
The Phone Gateway ID of the repeater must be consistent with that of the
radio, otherwise the phone calls cannot be identified correctly.
Set the time in which the repeater will wait for ACK from the telephone after
the radio initiates a SIP phone call via the repeater. If the repeater cannot
receive ACK from the telephone before the time expires, the call fails.
Wait PBX ACK Timer Please set the time according to actual situation. For example, it takes a
comparatively longer time for the telephone to connect with the external
phone network via IPPBX; in this case, the time should be prolonged
accordingly.
Radio De-key Beep When this item is checked, the phone user will hear a beep when the radio
Enable user releases the PTT during a call.
With this feature enabled, the phone user will hear a beep when the radio
TOT Phone Time
user releases the PTT during a call.
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Set the number which the repeater uses to identify phone call answering
status of the radio.
Number (Connect
You can send the Connect Code by holding down the PTT key. The repeater
Code)
identifies phone call answering status of the radio according to the Connect
Code.
Set the number which the repeater uses to identify phone call rejection
status of the radio.
Number (Disconnect
You can send the Disconnect Code by holding down the PTT key. The
Code)
repeater identifies phone call rejection status of the radio according to the
Disconnect Code.
This feature allows you to specify SIP Remote Port number which is used
SIP Remote Port
to receive SIP phone calls by repeaters.
This parameter specifies the following port:
 Port that the repeater provides services for SIP applications when using as the
SIP Local Port server
 Port that the repeater receives SIP signaling from the external server when
using as the client
Configure Phone Call List

Path: Conventional -> Phone -> Phone Call -> Phone Call List.
Description: Set the Phone Call ID and the Slot ID which the repeater uses to forward the Phone Call.
Phone call contacts indicate the private, group and all call contacts which can communicate with telephones.
Please refer to the CPS help file for parameter description.
When configuring the phone call contacts, the phone ID must be unique; otherwise the phone ID cannot be
registered properly.
 After the SIP phone network is connected, the repeater will register the set Phone Call information
with the IPPBX device upon power-on. When the phone makes a call to the Phone Call ID, please
refer to 2658912.0.-772846754.2046 Called Radio Number for proper dial scheme; otherwise, the
call failed.
 The slot set here must be with the same as the current one used by the radio. For example, if the
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slot here is Slot 1 while the radio used Slot 2, the radio cannot receive the call. If the slot of the
radio is Pseudo Trunk, the slot here can be Slot 1 or Slot 2 and the radio still can receive calls.
Configure Priority
Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> Priority Control.
 To ensure normal phone call service, it is recommended to enable Phone Priority option.
 If a repeater not enabling the Phone Call feature needs phone call service, you need to set Path Priority
to “Repeat Request” and Repeat Request Priority “Local Repeating”.
3.8.3.3 Configuring the Radio

The parameters configuration here is illustrated with the HP78X as an example.
Phone System Parameter Configuration

Path: Conventional -> Phone -> Phone System -> Phone System N.
The Connect Code and Disconnect Code must be different; otherwise, the radio cannot access the
phone system properly.
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Set the DTMF Tx Gain in digital channel. The higher the gain value is, the
stronger the transmitted DTMF signal is.
Digital DTMF Tx Gain When the radio employs AMBE+2TM Audio Codec Technology, the value of
this parameter must be higher than 4 for the radio to support the extension
dialing or making phone call with password properly.
Set the ID which the radio uses to identify the current call as a phone call.
This parameter must be the same as that of the repeater

Phone Gateway ID
(See3.8.3.2Configuring the Repeater) for the repeater to identify phone calls
properly.
Set the type of Buffer Dial Contact Name.
Buffer Dial Contact  Follow Tx Contact Name: Save the Tx Contact Name preset for the channel.
Name
 Gateway ID: Save the Phone Gateway ID.
Note: To make phone calls, this parameter must be set to Gateway ID
Set the button to quickly view the Connect Code of the radio.
When the radio receives a phone call, you can press this button to access the
DTMF dial box. After inputting the preset Connect Code in the box, hold down
Button (Connect the PTT key to answer the call.
Code)  None (Radio user must input the Connect Code via the keypad manually)
 P1 (for portable radio with display only)
 P5 (for mobile radio only)
Note: The button is valid only in DTMF keypad mode.
Set whether enable One-key Connect. When this feature is enabled you can
One-key Connect
press the configured button to send the connect code to enter the system.
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Set the code for the radio to access the phone system.
When you send the Connect Code by holding down the PTT key, the repeater
identifies phone call answering status of the radio according to the Connect
Number (Connect
Code.
Code)
This number must be with the same as that of the repeater
(See3.8.3.2Configuring the Repeater).
Note: A, B, C, D are not available for radio keypad inputting now.
Set the button to quickly view the Disconnect Code of the radio.
In case of an incoming call or during an ongoing call, you can press this button
to access the DTMF dial box. After inputting the preset Disconnect Code in
the box, hold down the PTT key to reject the incoming call or hang up the
Button (Disconnect
ongoing call.
Code)
 None (Radio user must input the Disconnect Code via the keypad manually)
 P2 (for portable radio with display only)
 P6 (for mobile radio only)
Note: The button is valid only in DTMF keypad mode
Set whether enable One-key Disconnect. When this feature is enabled you
One-key Disconnect can press the configured button to send the disconnect code to exit the
system.
Set the code for the radio to reject to access or exit the phone system.
When you send the Disconnect Code by holding down the PTT key, the
repeater identifies phone call rejection or termination status of the radio
Number (Disconnect according to the Disconnect Code.
Code) This number must be with the same as that of the repeater (See 3.8.3.2
Configuring the Repeater) for the repeater to identify phone call status
properly.
Note: A, B, C, D are not available for radio keypad inputting now.
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Configuration of Phone List

Path: Conventional -> Phone -> Phone List.
Description: Set the alias and number of the phone call contact. You can view and make phone calls to
the preset Phone Call Alias and corresponding numbers via the radio menu. Please refer to the CPS help
file for parameter description.
Channel Configuration
Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Digital Channel -> CH Dn
Parameters: See the parameters in the orange circles as below.
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Slot Operation Set the slot for communication or data transferring.
Set a preset Phone System for the digital channel. When the radio operates
Phone System
in that channel, you can use the Phone System set for the channel.
Dial Authority Configuration

Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Buttons
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Default Numeric Key This parameter allows you to enable or disable the keypad input. The users
Selection can dial directly from the keyboard keys when it be set as Enable
When the Phone feature is enabled, the users can initiate calls to the phone
Phone
in the terminal standby interface.
3.8.4 Configuration(PSTN)
Only the configuration of PSTN is described here, the configuration of repeater and terminal can be referred
to 3.8.3.2Configuring the Repeater and 3.8.3.3Configuring the Radio.
3.8.4.1 Login to PSTN

1. Modify the IP address of the PC to stay in the same network segment as the PSTN.
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2. Login to PSTN.
Enter http://the IP of PSTN in your browser as shown below. The user name is admin, and the password
is nice.
3.8.4.2 Configure the connection

Configure the IP address of the LAN0 port
1. Click "Network" in the left navigation tree, and enter the page as shown below.
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2. Configure "IP address", "Subnet mask" and "Default gateway ip addr" according to actual situation, and
click "OK".
The IP address of LAN0 port is the real IP address of PSTN voice gateway in the network, please fill in
according to the network planning.
3. Click Reboot to make the settings take effect.
Configure the account of VOIP

To ensure that the radio is properly connected to the PSTN, the radio needs to be registered with the PSTN,
otherwise the radio will not be able to interoperate with other phones.
1. Choose "VOIP -> VOIP User" in the left navigation tree, and enter the page as shown in the figure below.
2. Click "Addition" and fill in the parameter values according to the network plan.
 The "SipServerAddr" is set to the IP address of the repeater.
 The "UserNumber", "Contact Phone" and "IntCaller" are set as "Phone ID" which is configured in the
repeater’s phone call list.
Only when the Dial-up Mapping featur is enabled in the repeater, the "phone ID" can be used
directly as the dialing number.
 The "password" is set as "PBX Access Code" which is configured in the repeater telephone system.
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3. Click OK.
4. Click Write ROM+RAM.
Configure SIP Server

When the PSTN voice gateway connects with the SIP phone of the external line, the PSTN needs to register
in the SIP phone system, otherwise the calls between the two cannot interoperate.
1. Choose "VOIP -> Server" in the left navigation tree, and enter the page shown below.
2. Configure the parameters according to the network plan, and then click OK.
 The "Domain" is set to the IP address of the SIP phone system.
 The "User Name" and "Authorization User Name" are set to the extension 1255 assigned to the
PSTN voice gateway by the SIP phone system.
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4. Click Reboot to make the settings take effect.
5. Check whether the registration is successful through "Device Details -> SIP Register Status".
3.8.4.3 Configure routing rules

Configure the number length
According to the network plan, the number prefix of VOIP outside line is 3 and the number prefix of analog
outside line is 4. Here the number length rules of VOIP outside line and analog outside line numbers are
configured.
1. Choose "Rule -> Length" in the left navigation tree, and enter the page shown below.
2. Click Addition.
 The Grade is used for referencing in the call control table and is set to 0 here.
 The SID is set to the prefix of the number of the VOIP external line or analog external line.
 The MinLength and MaxLength are configured according to the actual situation of the number. If the
number length is less than the MinLength, the call is rejected; if the number length is greater than
the MaxLength, the search is successful and the call is made.
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3. Click Rule and set the LengthRuleID to 0.
Configure number conversion

According to the network plan, the number prefix for VOIP outside line is 3, and the number prefix for analog
outside line is 4. When the number of VOIP outside line or analog outside line is called, you need to strip
the prefix of the number to make the correct call.
1. Choose "Rule -> Convert" in the left navigation tree, and enter the page shown below.
2. Click Addition.
 The RuleID is used for referencing in the call control table and is set to 1 here.
 The SID is the number prefix of the VOIP external line or analog external line.
 The Length of Called be removed is set to 1, which means that the first digit of the called number is
removed, i.e. when the called number starts with 3 or 4, the 3 or 4 needs to be removed.
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3. Click Rule and set the ConvertRuleID(Call Out) to 1.
Radio Calling Extension

1. Click Rule in the left navigation tree to enter the page shown in the following figure.
2. Click value 3 of RouterRuleID to jump to the routing rule configuration page, as shown in the following
figure.
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3. Click Addition.
 SID: Configured as the first digit 9 of the extension number.
 Action: Select TransToExtension.
 Description: Select Match ‘IntCaller’.
4. Configure extension number
The extension is connected to PSTN through UC1 port, so line 0 is selected here, and the extension
number is 9000. The specific configuration is shown in the figure below.
5. Configure FXS group lines
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According to the configuration of 4. , the line is set to 0.
Extension Calling Radio

figure.
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3. Click Addition.
 SID: Configured as the first digit 1 of the radio’s phone ID.
 Action: Select TransToVOIP(IntCaller'as caller (Only for FXS call out)).
 Description: The radio is registered in the PSTN voice gateway, so it is configured here with the local
address and port number of the PSTN, i.e. 127.0.0.1:5060.
Radio Calling VOIP Phone

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figure.
3. Click Addition.
 SID: Configured as number prefix 3 for VOIP outgoing lines.
 Action: Select TransToVOIP(ExtCaller'as caller (Only for FXS call out)).
 Description: 192.168.40.12:5060, indicating the IP address and port number of SIP server.
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VOIP Phone Calling Radio

figure.
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3. Click Addition.
When an outside line calls an inside line, a second dialing is required.
a. Configure secondary dial-up routing rules.
 SID: Configure as the extension 1255 assigned to the PSTN for the VOIP outside line.
 Action: Select DtmfKeyTrans.
 End Key: The configuration is "#", which means that the user enters # to indicate the end of
entering the number
 Router RuleID(Subsequent processing use): Configure to 3 to indicate that you continue to use
other routing rules with group number 3 for routing after the second dialing.
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b. Configure the route to call the radio.
 SID: Configured as the first digit 1 of the radio’s phone ID.
 Action: Select TransToVOIP (ExtCaller'as caller (Only for FXS call out)).
 Description: The radio is registered in the PSTN, so it is configured here with the local address
and port number of the PSTN, i.e. 127.0.0.1:5060.
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Radio Calling Analog Line

figure.
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3. Click Addition.
 SID: Configured to the number prefix 4 for analog lines.
 Action: Select TransToFXO(FXO/PTT/EM/Magnet).
 Description: Line 8
4. Configure FXS group lines
The analog line is connected to PSTN through UC3 port, so line 8 is selected here. The specific
configuration is shown in the figure below.
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Analog Line Calling Radio

2. Click the value 2 of RouterRuleID to jump to the routing rule configuration page, as shown in the
following figure.
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3. Click Addition to configure router rules.
When an outside line calls an inside line, a second dialing is required.
a. Configure secondary dial-up routing rules.
 SID: This parameter must be set to x.
 Action: Select DtmfKeyTrans.
 End Key: The configuration is "#", which means that the user enters # to indicate the end of
entering the number
 Router RuleID(Subsequent processing use): Configure to 2 to indicate that you continue to use
other routing rules with group number 2 for routing after the second dialing.
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b. Configure the route to call the radio.
 SID: Configured as the first digit 1 of the radio’s phone ID.
 Action: Select TransToVOIP(‘IntCaller' as caller (Only for FXS call out)).
 Description: The radio is registered in the PSTN, so it is configured here with the local address
and port number of the PSTN, i.e. 127.0.0.1:5060.
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3.8.4.4 Save and Reboot

When the above configuration is completed, you need to save the data and restart the PSTN.
2. Click Reboot to make the configuration data take effect.
3.8.5 Communication Procedure

Dialing Example
The radio calls to the telephone by accessing the telephone network and uses the dialing rules specified by
the telephone network. Thus, the call procedure for the radio and telephone to call each other is the same.
In this case, the radio can be considered as a telephone. When the telephone and the called radio are within
a LAN, the calls between them are internal calls. Otherwise, the calls are trans-regional calls.
For example, the dialing rule of Company A is as follows:
 Dial the internal number directly to make an internal call.
 Input 0 before the external number to make a trans-regional call.
Now,
 For the radio to call the internal telephone, input the extension number of the telephone and hold down
the PTT key to initiate a call.
 For the radio to call the external telephone (including the mobile phone), input 0 before the number and
hold down the PTT key to initiate a call.
 For the internal telephone to call the internal radio, input the radio number to make a call directly (for
Dial Scheme, please refer to Called Radio Number).
 For the external telephone to call the internal radio, dial the phone number of Company A first, and then
input the called number following the instructions to make a call.
Radio Calling Telephone

The procedure of a radio calling a telephone is as follows:
Radios can only make private call rather than group call to telephone. But the telephone can make
private, group or all call to the radios. Do not exit the DTMF Keypad mode during the calling process.
Precondition: Press the programmed DTMF Keypad key or go to “Menu -> Phone -> DTMF Keypad” to
enable the DTMF Keypad mode. The radio will display the DTMF Key icon in the home screen.
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1. Input the phone number (for Dial Scheme, please refer to Called Phone Number) or select a preset
contact. Do as follows:
a. Input the phone number using the numeric keypad directly in the home screen
b. Go to “Menu -> Phone -> Manual Dial” and input the phone number
c. Go to “Menu -> Phone -> Phone List” and select a preset contact
The radio supports two dialing methods: Buffer Dial and Live Dial. Buffer Dial is taken as the
example.
 Buffer Dial: Similar to the dialing on the mobile phone. Input the complete phone number
through the keypad, and then hold down the PTT key to call.
 Live Dial: Input the complete phone number through the keypad when holding down the PTT
key. The radio will make a call to the input number in several seconds (this time is configured
via CPS).
2. Hold down the PTT key to initiate a phone call to the input number or preset contact.
Here the Buffer Dial is taken as the example. You can also employ the Live Dial.
3. The radio waits the called phone to answer.
The called phone will give incoming call alerts. You may be required to input the extension number or
account password during call establishment. Please input the numbers via the DTMF keypad following
the instructions.
4. When the called party answers the call, the call is established successfully.
5. Hold down the PTT key to talk.
During communication, the radio is operating in simplex mode. It cannot receive the voice from the
repeater if you hold down the PTT key to transmit impolitely when the radio is under receiving.
6. When the communication is done, you can press the Disconnect Code button and hold down the PTT
key to send the preset Disconnect Code to terminate the call.
If the Disconnect Code button is not programmed, you have to enter the Disconnect Code via
the numeric keypad manually and then hold down the PTT key to send it.
The radio cannot terminate the group or all call initiated by the phone, but can stop receiving by switching
to another channel.
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Telephone Calling Radio

The procedure of a telephone calling a radio is as follows:
1. Pick up the phone.
2. Input the number (for Dial Scheme, please refer to 2658912.0.-772846754.2046 Called Radio Number).
The radio cannot receive phone calls when it is on an analog channel.
3. The telephone waits the radio to answer.
4. The radio gives alerts.
 The radio answers the call from the phone automatically.
 When your radio receives a private call, you can perform alternatively as follow:
 Press the Connect Code button and hold down the PTT key to send the preset Connect Code
to answer the call. Press the Connect Code button to answer the call if One-key Connect is
enabled.
 Press the Disconnect Code button and hold down the PTT key to send the preset Disconnect
Code to reject the call. Press the Disconnect Code button to reject the call if One-key Disconnect
is enabled.
5. When the radio answers the call, the call is established successfully. The call is terminated if the radio
rejects to answer.
During the call, the telephone operates in duplex mode.
6. When the talk is over, the call initiator can end the call by hanging up.
3.8.6 Dial Scheme

Called Radio Number
When the telephone calls the radio, phone user inputs the Called Number using the numeric keypad directly.
 If Dial-up Mapping feature is not enabled, the dial scheme of the Called Number is as follows:
Called Number = Call Type + Slot# + Target ID
Parameter Description Value Range
Set the type of calls, namely the “Call Type” under Configure Phone
Call Type Call . 1, 2 or 3
1 indicates private call, 2 group call and 3 all call.
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Set the slot in which the repeater transmits and receives voice signals,
Slot# namely the “Slot ID” under Configure Phone Call . 1 indicates Slot1 1 or 2
and 2 Slot2.
The private or group call ID of the radio, namely the “Target ID” under
Target ID 1-16776415
Configure Phone Call . This ID is related to the call type.
The Called Radio Number must be consistent with the SIP extension number configured on the
IPPBX device.
 If Dial-up Mapping feature is enabled, the dial scheme of the Called Number is as follows:
Called Number = Phone ID
Set the number of the radio for the phone call, exactly, the Phone ID in
phone contact list.
The Phone ID must be unique and one of the corresponding Radio ID,
Slot# and Call Type of each Phone ID must be unique. That is to say, at
least one of the Radio ID, Slot# and Call Type between two Phone IDs 1-
Phone ID
must be unique. 4294967295
With Dial-up Mapping feature enabled, if you want to keep the original
dial scheme and extension number of IPPBX, you just need to set the
Phone ID on the repeater according to the original dial scheme, that is
to set the Phone ID to Call Type + Slot# + Radio ID.
For example, the Radio ID, Slot# and Call Type of Radio A is 3001, Slot1 and Private Call respectively.
 If Dial-up Mapping is not enabled, you can only make a call to Radio A by dialing 113001.
 If Dial-up Mapping is enabled, you can make a call to Radio A by dialing the Phone ID. For example, if
extension number of the Phone ID of Radio Ais 23, you can dial 23 to call Radio A. If you want to keep the
previous extension number 113001, you can set the Phone ID to 113001, then you need to dial 113001 to call
Radio A.
Called Phone Number

When calling a telephone with a radio, you can input the number using the numeric keypad directly
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. Please refer to Dialing Example for detailed dial schemes.
3.8.7 FAQ
Q: Why does the radio give no response to the call from a telephone, and the telephone give alert
that “the number you dialed is unreachable, please check the number and dial later”?
A: The radio registration may be failed. Please check the repeater PBX Connect Code and SIP extension
password set on IPPBX, they must be the same.
Q: Why does the call end automatically when the radio calls the telephone?
A: The radio registration may be failed. See the answer above for solutions.
Q: Why does the radio keep ringing after inputting the connect code when receiving a telephone
call?
A: The Connect Code may be incorrect. Please check whether the connect code of the radio is the same
as that of the repeater. Or, the Path Priority is not “Repeat Request” or Repeat Request Priority is not “Local
Repeating”.
Q: Why cannot the radio terminate the phone call?
A: The radio cannot terminate a group call. For a private phone call, because the Disconnect Code of the
radio is not the same as that of the repeater.
Q: Why does the radio fail to dial through when trying again?
A: Two potential reasons: 1. Network delay. Please check the network. 2. The value of Digital DTMF Tx
Gain is lower than 4.
Q: Why does the telephone rings again when it hangs up before the radio answers the call?
A: The IPPBX detection may be not accurate. Please hang up again.
Q: Why cannot the telephone hear the radio while the radio can hear the telephone on a group call
initiated by the telephone?
A: The Third Party Connect Mode of the repeater is set to Selective. In this mode, the repeater does not
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forward the voice signal to the telephone.
Q: Why cannot the radio terminate the call to the telephone?
A: The configuration on the request priority of the home repeater of the radio may be incorrect. If the home
repeater does not support the Phone feature, the radio can make a phone call through other available
repeaters via the IP multi-site connect. In this case, the Repeat Request Priority of the home repeater must
be set to “Local Repeating”. CPS configuration path: Edit -> Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories
-> Priority Control -> Repeat Request Priority.
3.9 IP Multi-site Connect

3.9.1 Overview
IP Multi-site Connect is a feature that allows repeaters in dispersed locations to be connected to exchange
voices, data and control packets to each other over TCP/IP protocol, extending the communication network.
If necessary, IP Multi-site Connect networks can be connected via the Sub Master feature, so as to further
extend the communication coverage.
3.9.1.2 Application
IP Multi-site Connect can bring users these typical benefits:
 To connect two or more conventional communication systems in different areas
For example, this feature can be used to connect two repeaters over a large geographic area.
 To construct more effective communication with wider coverage
For example, multiple repeaters can be deployed in a large building to ensure seamless communication.
This can help fight the problems from unfavorable terrains.
 To broadcast a message to all connected repeaters
For example, when an emergency occurs, the dispatcher can send a command to a repeater, and the
other repeaters in the same IP multi-site network can also receive the command.
 T1o Connect repeaters working with different frequency bands
For example, UHF repeaters can be connected to VHF repeaters so that data and voices can be
exchanged among them.
 To use IP-based applications
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For example, when IP Multi-site Connect is enabled, users can use multiple IP-based software (such as
Dispatcher) as well as API-based software developed by any third party to realize more features.
Please consult the dealer for the details of the supported IP-based software and API-based software.
3.9.1.3 Definition
There are three categories of repeaters in the IP Multi-site Connect network:
 Master repeater: it is used to manage other repeaters in the same IP Multi-site Connect network. Only
one Master repeater is allowed in an IP Multi-site Connect network.
 Slave repeater: it is connected to and registers with the Master repeater, thus forming an IP Multi-site
Connect network with the Master repeater. Multiple Slave repeaters can be supported in an IP Multi-site
Connect network.
 Sub Master: it is a repeater used to connect two or more IP Multi-site Connect networks. A Sub Master
plays the role as both the Master repeater and the Slave repeater.
Currently, a single (small-scale) digital IP Multi-site Connect network can accommodate a maximum of 30
repeaters including a Master repeater and multiple Slave repeaters, while a single (small-scale) analog IP
Multi-site Connect network only 15. The Master repeater is only allowed to communicate with its Slave
repeaters within the same network rather than other repeaters in other IP Multi-site Connect networks,
making it difficult to extend communication coverage of the IP Multi-site Connect network.
To solve the problem, the Sub Master is applied. To be specific, the Sub Master connects multiple small-
scale IP Multi-site Connect networks to make a large-scale one, so as to extend the communication
coverage. Moreover, the Sub Master can also connect large-scale IP Multi-site Connect networks.
The figure below briefly describes how the Sub Master works in the IP Multi-site Connect networks. As can
be seen from the figure, IP Network 1 and IP Network 2 are both the small-scale IP Multi-site Connect
networks, and IP Network 3 is the large-scale one. IP Network 1 consists of Master repeater A and Slave
repeater 1 and 2; IP Network 2 consists of Master repeater B and Slave repeater 3 and 4. To extend the
communication coverage of both IP Network 1 and 2, Master repeater A can be used as the Sub Master to
connect Master repeater B, in order to combine IP Network 1 and 2 to form a large-scale IP Multi-site
Connect Network (IP Network 3). Then, for IP Network 1, A will still work as the Master repeater; while for
the large-scale IP Network 3, A will turn to be a Slave repeater managed by Master repeater B.
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3.9.1.4 Principle
IP Multi-site Connect
IP Multi-site Connect is designed to extend the communication coverage by connecting multiple repeaters
in dispersed locations over TCP/IP protocol.
In IP Multi-site Connect mode, DMR protocol is transported by TCP/IP protocol and a Hytera-owned protocol
at Application layer. Accordingly, it is reasonable to conclude that this mode only changes the DMR
transmission media without affecting the services of DMR radios/repeaters.
N Sites
One Repeater - Coverage IP Multi-site Connect - Coverage
TCP/IP Model
The figure below describes how IP Multi-site Connect works in the TCP/IP model.
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Application
Hytera-owned transmission protocol
layer
Transport
TCP UDP
layer
Network
IP ICMP
layer
Physical
Subject to specific requirements
layer
 Physical layer: the lowest layer of TCP/IP.
 Network layer: also called IP layer. It is used to format data into IP datagrams, and perform routing of IP
datagrams.
 Transport layer: to set up a session between the source host and the destination host. It consists of
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP).
 Application layer: to combine and realize the function of Session Layer and Presentation Layer of the
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model. It provides application-specific protocols.
As can be seen from the above figure, our IP Multi-site Connect feature uses UDP at Transport layer and
self-owned transmission protocol at Application layer. At Network layer and Physical layer, different
protocols and devices may apply depending on actual requirements.
Supported Digital Features

In IP Multi-site Connect mode, the following digital features are supported by the radios (including portable
radios and mobile radios). For more details, see Feature List.
Voice Control Data

Emergency Others
Services Services Services
Radio
Private Call Disable/Enabl Message Emergency Alarm Dual WACH (Slot 1 & Slot 2)
e
Private Call Remote

GPS Alarm with Call WACH and LACH
ACK Monitor
Basic Encryption, Full

Encryption, Random Key,
Group Call Radio Check RRS/TP Emergency call Multiple Key Decryption,
Authentication, Authentication
Key and Encryption Board.
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Voice Control Data

Emergency Others
Services Services Services
Work Emergency Revert

All Call Alert Call Pseudo Trunking
Order Channel
All Call
Talkback in
/ / Lone Worker Time-out Timer (TOT)
Private
mode
Dispatcher
/ / Man Down Scan
Call
/ / / / One Touch Call
Supported Analog Features

In IP Multi-site Connect mode, the following analog features are supported by the radio (including portable
radios and mobile radios). For more details, see Feature List.
General HDC 1200 Signaling 2-Tone Signaling
Monitor PTT ID and PTT ID Display Select Call
Scrambler Private Call Alert Call
Emp De-emp Group Call Alert Call w/Voice
Flat Audio All Call ACK
Receive Squelch (Carrier,

Emergency /
CTCSS/CDCSS)
Compandor CTCSS Transmit /
Emergency Digital of Squelch (DOS) /
TX/RX CTCSS/CDCSS Signaling / /
 HR106X and RD98XS support both the Digital IP Multi-site Connect and Analog IP Multi-site Connect
features; while other repeaters only the Digital IP Multi-site Connect feature.
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 As a paid feature, IP Multi-site Connect must be authorized to the user to come into use.
 The IP Multi-site Connect mode is subject to the repeater configuration.
 The IP Multi-site Connect mode is subject to the network type and the configuration of network devices.
3.9.2 Requirements
 Repeater: see Hytera device list for details. And consult your supplier for specific repeater models.
 Radio: see Hytera device list for details. And consult your supplier for specific radio models.
 Switch devices: Consult your supplier for details.
 Routing devices: such as Firewall, NAT, router (e.g. Cisco 1841), etc. Consult your supplier for details.
 Broadband wireless access devices: such as PTP, PMP, etc. Consult your supplier for details.
 Network cables
 Programming cables: choose the cables based on actual repeater type.

 The IP network can be either a private network or an Internet provided by Internet Service Provider (ISP).
A number of technologies, including dial-up, xDSL, cable modem, broadband wireless access, canopy,
ISDN, satellite internet access, and so on can be used to access the IP network. Currently, the IP network
is not applicable to dial-up connection due to narrow bandwidth or satellite internet access due to large
delay.
 Sufficient bandwidth is required for IP Multi-site Connect system. For details, see How to calculate the
required bandwidth?.
 In IP Multi-site Connect system, the Master repeater must have a static IP address. Alternatively, it can
use a domain name to reduce the use cost in the Wide Area Network (WAN). The Slave repeater can
connect to Master repeater via IP address or domain name.
If the Master repeater uses the domain name, it is required to specify the domain name of Master
repeater when the user programs the Slave repeater via CPS. The domain name can be used by both
the Sub Master and the Master repeater, if there is any Sub Master in the IP Multi-site Connect system.
 Either static IP address or dynamic IP address can be configured for Slave repeater through CPS.
But it is not recommended to use the dynamic IP address. The reason is that the IP address allocated
by the DHCP server can be used within the preset time. Once the time expires, DHCP server will assign
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a new IP address. Accordingly, communication between Slave repeater and Master repeater will be
interrupted temporarily.
 The repeater can be located behind the firewall, router or NAT. However, each router can connect to one
repeater only, and static mapping must be created between Master repeater and router. If Slave repeater
cannot connect to Master repeater, be sure to create a static mapping between Slave repeater and
router.
 The proxy server cannot be used to access the WAN in the IP Multi-site Connect system.
3.9.2.3 Network Topology of IP Multi-site Connect

The network topology of IP Multi-site Connect can operate with many networks or connect all wide area
channels (WAC) via a physical network, depending on the repeater location and the network connection.
Typically, there are two kinds of network topologies:
 Local area network (LAN)
 Wide area network (WAN)
In most cases, LAN and WAN together constitute the network topology. The following sections describe
how to configure LAN and WAN respectively.
Local Area Network (LAN)

In IP Multi-site Connect mode, these networks are supported:
 Dedicated LAN
 A company’s LAN
 Dedicated radio communication system
Despite variable LAN configurations, the IP Multi-site Connect system can work properly once all devices
are in the same LAN. In order for the system to operate at its best, however, the technicians must have a
good knowledge of bandwidth required on each device in this system.
The following figure shows an example of IP Multi-site Connect operating with LAN.
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Wide Area Network (WAN)

The biggest advantage of IP Multi-site Connect lies in that it can connect dispersed sites quickly through
the Internet provided by an ISP.
In order for the system to operate at its best, the technicians must have a good knowledge of bandwidth
and time delay required for each device in the system. Also, they must consider the bandwidth and time
delay between sites, especially between distant sites. The unacceptable time delay occurs in the event of
using satellite access across continents, whereas this problem will be avoided with the optical fiber.
It is necessary to note that the bandwidth must be greater than or equal to the total bandwidth required for
all network devices connected to the router. A repeater's communication request will be sent to all other
repeaters in the same system. Suppose that the number of repeaters is N and the size of the data sent by
Repeater A to each repeater in the system is S, thus the total data transmitted by Repeater A at a time is
calculated by the formula: (N-1)*S. From this point of view, the total bandwidth required for a site depends
on the number of repeaters in the IP Multi-site Connect system. Correspondingly, each newly added
repeater will lead to the increase of the total bandwidth required for all sites.
Most routers have a useful function -- secure Virtual Private Network (VPN). The VPN will not pose a burden
on the bandwidth but may result in time delay.
Additionally, it is required to configure the router, NAT or firewall connected to Master repeater. The routers
must support “HairPinning”, a function that sends the source address a message indicating how to reach
the destination.
The following figure shows an example of IP Multi-site Connect operating with WAN.
Note that the network devices may belong to different WANs.
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Sub Master
A Sub Master can act as a Master repeater and slave repeater. It is capable of forwarding the
communication request from the current IP Multi-site Connect network to other network(s), and receiving
the request from other network(s), in order to realize inter-system communication. With the Sub Master
feature, multiple communication networks will be interconnected together to extend the communication
coverage of IP Multi-site Connect system.
Double-layer Network Architecture
In the double-layer network, there is only one Master repeater available, which connects to two Sub Masters
and two Slave repeaters. Any Master repeater can communicate with other Master repeaters. Due to the
limited capacity of Master repeater, in a digital IP Multi-site Connect network, each Master repeater can
connect at most 30 repeaters point to point, while each communication subnet can contain up to 30
repeaters, while in an analog IP Multi-site Connect network, only 15.
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From the above figure, Sub Master A works as the Master repeater for Slave repeater 1 and Slave repeater
2 in the communication subnet 1, and as the Slave repeater for Master repeater C. Sub Master A can
directly communicate with Master repeater C.
 In a digital IP Multi-site Connect network, one Master repeater can directly connect to the Slave
repeaters and Sub Master whose quantity cannot exceed 30. As a result, the entire network can
accommodate 225 (15ｘ15) repeaters at most.
 In an analog IP Multi-site Connect network, one Master repeater can directly connect to the Slave
repeaters and Sub Master whose quantity cannot exceed 15. As a result, the entire network can
accommodate 49 (7ｘ7) repeaters at most.
Multi-layer Network Architecture
In this network, repeaters can be interconnected via IP Multi-site Connect system, and some repeaters are
set as Sub Master to realize inter-system communication.
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As shown in the above figure, Repeater A acts as a Sub Master. It works as the Master repeater to its
connected Slave repeaters on the one hand, and works as a Slave repeater managed by Master repeater
D on the other hand. Likewise, Master repeater D acts as a Sub Master on the one hand, and works as a
Slave repeater of Master repeater F on the other hand. Intercommunication can be realized between the IP
Multi-site Connect system involving Master repeater D and that network involving Master repeater A.
Also, Master repeater D can connect to Master repeater F. If Master repeater D needs to communicate with
Master repeater F and its slave repeaters, it is required to set Sub Master parameters on Master repeater
D. In this case, Master repeater D becomes a Sub Master, and can communicate with other repeaters in
the IP Multi-site Connect system involving Master repeater F. Accordingly, the communication coverage
can be extended successfully.
3.9.3 Equipment Connection and Configuration

The radios mentioned in this chapter include portable radios and repeaters.
3.9.3.1 Configuration Tools

The appropriate IP Multi-site Connect configuration scheme shall be chosen according to the network
topology and the actual application. To make an IP Multi-site Connect scheme operating with WAN and
LAN, the involved parameters generally include:
 Radio parameters (configured via CPS)
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 Repeater parameters (configured via CPS)
 Switch/Router parameters (configured via switch/routing devices)
Switch/Routing devices include switch, firewall, NAT, router and etc. You can contact the device provider
for their specific configurations.
The advanced HR106X has a routing feature, which users can choose to use.
 Broadband wireless access parameters (configured via broadband wireless access devices)
Broadband wireless access devices include Canopy and etc. You can contact the device provider for
their specific configurations.
3.9.3.2 Ethernet Cable

The simplest IP Multi-site Connect network can be established by connecting two repeaters back to back
via an Ethernet cable directly. Generally, this network is used for radios to communicate across two bands
or for demonstrating the work principles of IP Multi-site connect.
Connecting the Hardware

An Ethernet cable is required to connect two repeaters in this scheme. The disadvantage of the scheme
lies in poor expandability.
Slot Operation Slot Operation

Slot1 or Slot2 Slot1 or Slot2
Radio B Radio A
IP Multi-site Connect Repeater IP Multi-site Connect Repeater

Configura Configura
Slot1 (and/or) Slot2 tion Slot1 (and/or) Slot2 tion
Ethernet Cable
Repeater Repeater
Configuring a Radio
As a radio works the same way in both IP Multi-site Connect mode and single repeater mode, user can
refer to the parameter settings in the single repeater mode to configure it.
To configure a radio, do as follows:
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 Configure the parameters applicable to the radio in the single repeater mode.
 Do define the “Slot Operation” option; otherwise, the radio only operates in DM mode. The options “Slot
1” and “Slot 2” must be set according to the IP Multi-site Connect parameter of the repeater; otherwise,
the communication result will vary. See below:
Slot Slot Operation of

Operation of Repeater for IP Multi- Result
Radio site Connect
Slot 1 Slot 2 The radio only operates in single repeater mode

rather than in IP Multi-site Connect mode.
Slot 1 or Slot 2 None
The radio can operate in IP Multi-site Connect

Slot 1 Slot 1 or Slot1 & Slot2
mode.
 The “Color Code” of the radio must be consistent with that of the current repeater. Otherwise, the radio
cannot work in the network.
Parameters: Color Code and Slot Operation. Refer to CPS Help for parameter description.
Configuring a Repeater
Configuring a Master Repeater
1. Configure the Master repeater parameters such as frequency and color code via CPS.
2. Configure the IP address.
CPS Path:
 Basic Version HR106X: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Basic Setting
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 Advanced Version HR106X: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Basic Setting
As the Master repeater needs to use a fixed IP address for Slave repeater
IP Type
registration, DHCP is not applicable for Master repeater IP configuration.
The IP address of the repeater.

Ethernet IP
When this scheme is employed, the Master repeater must use static IP address;
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otherwise, the Slave repeater will not be able to connect to the Master repeater.
The static IP address of the Master repeater must be unique in the network.
Gateway The gateway IP address of the subnet in which the repeater operates.
IP The Gateway IP must be unique, and its last digit should NOT be set to ‘0’
Netmask The netmask of the subnet in which the repeater operates.
3. Configure the IP Multi-site Connect parameters.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> IP Connect Configuration
For Master and Sub Master repeaters, this parameter shall be set to
Repeater Type
“Master”; for Slave repeater, this parameter shall be set to “Slave”.
The length of buffer area for the repeater to process the received voice
and data in the IP network. When the network connectivity is poor, that is
to say the network jittering is severe, the buffer length can be increased
Jitter Buffer Length to improve the communication continuity. The voice and data receiving
time will be extended by 60ms when the buffer length is increased by 1.
Keep its default value unchanged. This parameter shall be modified by

technicians only.
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Master IP The IP Address of the master in the IP network.
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number of the master in the IP
Master UDP Port network.
UDP is a protocol used for peer-to-peer services within the IP network.
The authentication key for accessing IP network. It is used to prevent

unauthorized repeaters of other IP network in the same LAN from
Network
accessing the Master repeater’s IP network. All repeaters within the same
Authentication Key
IP Multi-site Connect network must use this authentication key for
authentication.
IP Connect This port is used to establish and maintain the network connection
Networking UDP between Master repeater and Slave repeaters. Keep its default value
Port unchanged.
Time interval for sending a “Keep Alive” message.
After the router has assigned the public network IP address and port for
the specific repeater, the router will automatically recover the public
P2P Firewall Open network IP address and port which have not been used for a long time.
Timer Therefore, all repeaters must send a “Keep Alive” message at a regular
interval.
This interval must be smaller than the time period during which the router
can keep the connection alive. Keep its default value unchanged.
Voice & Data UDP This parameter is used to set the port which is used to perform the voice
Port and data services. Keep its default value unchanged.
4. Configure the repeating priority of the voice services and data services as per actual requirement.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> Priority Control.
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Priority Description Application Scenario
When the local communications

The repeater will process the local have larger amount and higher
repeating request first when the priority than the cross-network
repeater receives local repeating communications, user can set
Local Repeating
request and IP Multi-site Connect the “Repeat Request Priority” to
repeating request at the same “Local Repeating” to ensure that
time. the local repeating requests can
be processed promptly.
When the local communications

The repeater will process the IP have smaller amount and lower
Multi-site Connect repeating priority than the cross-network
request first when the repeater communications, user can set
IP Connect
receives local repeating request the “Repeat Request Priority” to
Repeating
and IP Multi-site Connect “IP Connect Repeating” to
repeating request at the same ensure that the IP Multi-site
time. Connect repeating requests can
be processed promptly.
5. Select the operation slot for accessing the IP Multi-site Connect network.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Digital Channel -> CH DX.
Parameters: Digital IP Multi-site Connect 错误!未找到引用源。. Refer to CPS Help for parameter
description.
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To ensure the smooth cross-network communication, all repeaters in the same IP Multi-site
Connect network must use the same IP Multi-site Connect slot.
6. Enable the Analog IP Multi-site Connect feature.
Only HR106X and RD98XS support the Analog IP Multi-site Connect feature. With it enabled, the
repeater forwards services on analog channel over the IP multi-site network to expand the
communication coverage.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Analog Channel -> CH AX
Parameters: Analog IP Multi-site Connect. Refer to CPS Help for parameter description.
7. Enable the IP Multi-site Connect features on mixed channel.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Mixed Channel -> CH MX
Parameters: Digital IP Multi-site Connect and Analog IP Multi-site Connect. Refer to CPS Help for
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Only HR106X and RD98XS support the analog IP multi-site connect feature.
8. (Optional) Configure the Multi CTC/CDC list.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Multi CTC/CDC.
Parameters: Decode and Encode. Refer to CPS Help for parameter description.
The Multi CTC/CDC list can be configured for the analog channel. The repeater only processes the
signal that matches the predefined CTCSS/CDCSS.
 The decode value must be unique and defined before the encode value.
 To avoid false decoding, don’t select the CDCSS and CTCSS with similar pattern.
9. (Optional) Enable the Multi CTC/CDC feature.
CPS Path: Conventional -> Channel -> Analog Channel -> CH AX
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Parameters: Multi CTC/CDC. Refer to CPS Help for parameter description.
With this feature enabled, the repeater uses the Multi CTC/CDC list to encode or decode
CTCSS/CDCSS for signal repeating on analog channel.
 The Multi CTC/CDC list must be configured. See 8. for the operations.
 The Rx CTCSS/CDCSS Type cannot be set as “None”.
 If this feature is disabled, the repeater forwards services according to the configurations of the
analog channel.
10. Go to “Conventional -> General Setting -> Access Manager -> Multi-site Access Management” to
configure the IP Multi-site access management parameters.
The communication initiated by one repeater will be sent to every repeater in the network by default.
When the network is busy and has plenty of repeaters, there will be a large amount of data transmitted
in the network at one time.
To utilize the resource properly and build flexible networking, users can configure the radio ID and group
ID of call services which can be repeated in IP Multi-site Connect network, so as to manage the IP Multi-
site Connect network access of the radios. When the repeater receives the data package, it will decode
the data package and obtain the DMR call information, then check whether the called radio or group is
in the list. If yes, the repeater will be allowed to repeat or receive the call; if not, the repeater will discard
the data package.
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To enable the Multisite Access Management feature, set “Multisite Access Management” to “Normal” or
"Enhanced”. Then configure the “Call Type”, “Start ID” and “End ID” as per actual requirement.
Please note that with the Multisite Access Management feature enabled, the network burden can be
reduced, but the roaming radio may be adversely affected. When the radio roams to a new zone and it
is not listed in the Multisite Access Management list of the repeater in this zone, this radio will not be
able to receive voice or data from the network via this repeater. In this case, the solution is to add the
radio ID into the Multisite Access Management list of each repeater in advance. It is recommended that
the Multisite Access Management feature not be enabled when there are lots of roaming radios.
Configuring a Slave Repeater
1. Configure the Slave repeater parameters such as frequency and color code via CPS.
CPS Path:
 Advanced Version HR106X: Conventional -> General Setting -> IP Configuration
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 DHCP: Unchecked.
 The Slave repeater must be input with an unused static address of the subnet. Make sure that
the Slave repeater and the Master repeater are in the same subnet.
 Ethernet IP (192.168.1.100): The static IP address of the Slave repeater must be unique in the
network.
 Gateway IP (192.168.1.1): Be consistent with that of the Master repeater.
 Netmask (255.255.255.0): Be consistent with that of the Master repeater.
3. Configure the IP Multi-site Connect parameters.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting-> Network.
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 Set the “Repeater Type” to “Slave”.
 Input the IP address of the Master repeater in “Master IP” and input the IP Connect Networking UDP
Port of the Master repeater in “Master UDP Port”.
 “P2P Firewall Timer” shall be consistent with the Master repeater.
 Set “IP Connect Networking UDP Port” and “Voice & Data UDP Port” to any unused local port. Range:
1024-65535
4. Configure the same IP Multi-site Connect operation slot as the Master repeater.
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See 5. in section Configuring a Master Repeater.
5. Enable the Analog IP Multi-site Connect feature.
See 6. in section Configuring a Master Repeater Configuring a Master Repeater
6. Enable the IP Multi-site Connect features on mixed channel.
7. (Optional) Configure the Multi CTC/CDC list.
The Multi CTC/CDC list can be configured for the analog channel. The repeater only processes the
signal that matches the predefined CTCSS/CDCSS. See 8. in section Configuring a Master Repeater.
8. (Optional) Enable the Multi CTC/CDC feature.
With this feature enabled, the repeater uses the Multi CTC/CDC list to encode or decode
CTCSS/CDCSS for signal repeating on analog channel. See 9. in section Configuring a Master
Repeater.
9. Configure the Multisite Access Manager parameters.
3.9.3.3 Local Area Network (LAN)

This scheme is used to connect a switch or multiple switches within the LAN, achieving seamless
communication in the same area.
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Radio B Radio A
Repeater Repeater
Switch
Switch
IP Multi-Site Con. Repeater IP Multi-Site Con. Repeater

Configurati Configurati
Slot1 (or/and) Slot2 on Slot1 (or/and) Slot2 on
Repeater Repeater

Radio C Radio D
Configuring a Radio
In this connection method, the radio configurations are the same as Ethernet cable connection. Please refer
to Configuring a Radio
for detailed configurations.
By adopting the Back to Back configuration, IP Multi-site Connect in the LAN can be achieved by a switch.
The advantage of this scheme is that more IP access devices, RDAC applications and PC applications can
be added to the system. In addition, it is useful for explaining network topologies.
Under this scheme, the Master repeater configurations are the same as Ethernet cable connection. Please
refer to Configuring a Master Repeater
for detailed configurations and pay attention to the following issues:
 The Master repeater shall be configured with Network Authentication Key, so as to avoid unauthorized
accessing of repeaters from other IP Multi-site Connect network in the same LAN.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> IP Connect Configuration.
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 Either the IP address automatically via DHCP server or the static IP address can be used in the LAN.
But the Master repeater can only use the static IP address.
Any static IP addresses assigned to the repeater must be outside the range of dynamic IP addresses
assigned by the DHCP Server, but within the range of IP addresses for the subnet.
Under this scheme, the Slave repeater configurations are the same as Ethernet cable connection. Please
refer to Configuring a Slave Repeater for detailed configurations and pay attention to the following issues:
 The “Network Authentication Keys” of the Master repeater, Slave repeater and RDAC application must
be consistent.
 The Slave repeater can use either the static IP address or the IP address automatically allocated by
DHCP server. It is recommended that the Slave repeater should not use the IP address automatically
allocated by DHCP server, since the dynamic IP address may cause communication interruption.
When the static IP address is used, the Slave repeater configurations are the same as that of Ethernet cable
connection. “DHCP” must be checked, but “Ethernet IP”, “Gateway IP” and “Netmask” need not to be
configured when the IP address is automatically allocated to the repeater by DHCP server. See the figure below.
Please refer to Configuring a Slave Repeater for the configurations of the rest parameters.
CPS Path:
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 Advanced Version HR106X: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Basic Setting
Configuring the Switch Device

Configurations vary with different switch devices. Please contact the device provider for detailed
configurations.
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3.9.3.4 Wide Area Network (WAN)

This scheme is used to connect multiple sites across different areas. The key to this scheme is the routing
device, which can link with multiple repeaters in different locations to achieve IP Multi-site Connect in the
WAN.
LAN 2
LAN 1
Radio B Radio A
Repeater 2 Repeater 1
Switch
IP Multi-Site Con. Router IP Multi-Site Con.

Repeater Repeater
WAN
Config Config
Slot 1 (or/and) Slot 2 Slot 1(or/and) Slot 2
Repeater 3 Switch Repeater 4

Radio C Radio D
Configuring a Radio
to Configuring a Radio
Generally, the IP Multi-site Connect network contains many Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks
linked by routers. The public network is a typical example, which is capable of connecting many LANs to
the WAN by ADSL. Therefore, the IP Multi-site Connect network will cause a certain delay in
communications.
In the above system, the IP address for the Master repeater is set as the static IP address of LAN1 as the
following figure shows.
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User can apply for and bind a domain name to the Master repeater to replace the static IP address, so as
to reduce the building cost of the IP Multi-site Connect network.
The “Ethernet IP” (e.g. the Master repeater’s IP address) of the repeater is beyond the range of IP addresses
assigned by the DHCP Server, but still within the range of IP addresses for the subnet (as specified by the
Gateway Netmask for the devices on the LAN). Thus the Gateway IP address shall conform to the IP
address of the router in the LAN1.
The IP addresses of all devices are configured within the router subnet, so they cannot be identified in the
WAN. Thus, “Port Mapping” must be configured for all LAN1 routers, forwarding the incoming packet from
the defined port of the WAN to the Master repeater.
All Slave repeaters and RDAC applications can use the static IP address. Also, they can be configured with
the IP address assigned by their respective LAN DHCP servers. But the assigned IP address is not
recommended.
The “Master IP” of all Slave repeaters and RDAC applications must be the WAN address used by the Master
repeater, which is also the WAN address of routers in the LAN1.
If the Master repeater is bound with a domain name, the Master IP of the Slave repeater needs not to be
set. Instead, select the “Master Domain Name On/Off” option and input the domain name of Master repeater
in the “Domain Names” field. See the figure below:
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After the Master repeater is bound with a domain name, the Slave repeaters can get the Master repeater
IP address via DNS server in respective LAN, and also can use the specific DNS server. See below:
In the above settings, the UDP port in the WAN shall be identical with that in the Master repeater. If not,
modify the Master UDP Port of all Slave repeaters and RDAC respectively.
Please refer to Configuring a Slave Repeater for the configurations of the rest parameters.
Attentions
 There is no need to configure "Port Mapping" for the Slave repeater and RDAC applications, since their
routers can perform it automatically.
 The public IP addresses for all Slave repeaters and RDAC applications are notified by the Master
repeater upon connecting the Slave repeaters.
 The Slave repeaters on a certain LAN do not need to be configured with different UDP ports, as the
router will distribute a unique port during forwarding.
 As for all the Slave repeaters and RDAC applications which are in the Master repeater’s LAN, their
Master IP must be set to the WAN address rather than the LAN address. Otherwise, they will not be able
to connect to the Slave repeaters and RDAC applications from other LANs.
 The routers in the LAN 1 and LAN 2 must support “HairPinning”, which ensures that the WAN address
cannot be replaced by the subnet address.
Some routers that support partial “HairPinning” may not support all repeaters and RDAC applications
on the Master repeater’s LAN. But they can still support other repeaters and RDAC applications, which
are not in the same LAN as the Master repeater.
 Some private network (such as Intranets) is capable of addressing all devices by their IP addresses.
When a device is connected to such network, the DHCP server will assign the IP address to it and adjust
the router to map the packet to the appropriate Master repeater. Meanwhile, a static IP address is still
required for the Master repeater.
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configurations.
Configuring the Routing Device

Configurations vary with different routing devices. Please contact the device provider for detailed
configurations.
When using the routing function of advanced HR106X, the configuration is as follows:
 “IP Setting Mode” is set to Router.
 Configure IP address information of Wan and LAN. Please refer to CPS help for details.
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3.9.3.5 Sub Master

Connection method of Sub Master scheme is similar to that of WAN scheme.
Sub Master scheme is suitable for cross-network IP Multi-site Connect network. In this scheme, the key
device is a Sub Master repeater, which is responsible for connecting multiple repeaters in different subnet
to realize IP multi-site connect network.
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SubNet2
SubNet1
Slot Operation
Slot1 or Slot2
Raido A
Repeater 1
IP Multi-Site Con. Router

Repeater
WAN
Config
Slot 1 (or/and) Slot 2
IP Multi-Site Con.
Repeater
Config
Repeater 2
Slot Operation
Slot1 or Slot2
Raido B
Configuring a Radio
to Configuring a Radio for detailed configurations.
Master Repeater
Please refer to Configuring a Master Repeater in 3.9.3.4Wide Area Network (WAN) for the configurations
of the Master repeater which is connected to Sub Master repeater.
Sub Master Repeater
To configure the Sub Master repeater, do as follows:
1. Set the Repeater Type to SubMaster.
2. Configure the master parameters (Excluding the Repeater Type parameter) of the Sub Master repeater
according to the configuration procedures of Master Repeater. Please Refer to Configuring a Master
Repeater
3. Configure the Sub Master parameters.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> SubMaster/Slave Parameters
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This parameter defines the IP address of the Master repeater to be

connected. If the Master repeater is bound with a domain name, user
Master IP can check the “Master Domain Name On/Off” option and input the
domain name for connection. The configuration of the Sub Master IP can
be skipped.
This port is used to address the Master repeater connected to the Sub
Master repeater, and maintain the network as well.
The value of this port must be consistent with that of IP Connect
Master UDP Port Networking UDP Port of the Master repeater; otherwise, the Sub Master
repeater will not be able to connect to the Master repeater.
Range: 1024 - 65535
Default: 50000
This port is used to maintain the connection between the Sub Master
repeater’s IP network and the Master repeater’s IP network. This port
IP Connect Networking shall be a unused port of the Sub Master repeater.
UDP Port
Range: 1024 - 65535
Default: 60000
This port is used to perform the digital services among the Master
repeaters. This port shall be a unused port of the Sub Master repeater.
Voice & Data UDP Port
Range: 1024 - 65535
Default: 60001
Slave Repeater
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Please refer to Configuring a Slave Repeater for the configurations of the Slave repeater.

configurations.

When configuring the routing devices, ensure that the communication between the Master repeater and the
Slave repeater as well as between the Sub Master and the connected Master repeater is smooth and proper;
otherwise, the cross-network communication cannot be established.
configurations. When using the routing function of advanced HR106X, please refer to Configuring the
Routing Device for detailed configurations.
3.9.3.6 Broadband Wireless Access

This scheme is used for cross-regional multi-site broadband wireless access. The key to this solution is that
broadband wireless access devices (such as Canopy) are employed to facilitate the communication of
multiple repeaters in dispersed locations. It is an ideal solution for emergency communication.
Slot Operation
Slot1 or Slot2
Raido B
Slot Operation
BWA Device Slot1 or Slot2
IP Multi-Site Con. Raido A

Repeater
Config
IP Multi-Site Con.
Repeater
Config
Repeater
BWA Device
Repeater
Configuring a Radio
In this connection method, the radio configurations are the same as that of Ethernet cable connection.
Please refer to Configuring a Radio
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The repeater is configured as per the specific network used in broadband wireless access mode. Please
refer to 3.9.3.2 Ethernet Cable, 3.9.3.3 Local Area Network (LAN), 3.9.3.4Wide Area Network (WAN) and
3.9.3.5Sub Master for detailed configurations.
If you have any question, please contact your dealer.
Configuring the Broadband Wireless Access

Configurations vary with different broadband wireless access devices. Please contact the device provider
3.9.4 FAQ
Can other repeaters work normally when one of the repeaters fails?
Yes. The entire network is similar to a peer-to-peer network. The Master repeater is used for registration
and broadcasting address. If a Slave repeater disconnects, the Master repeater can detect and broadcast
it to other Slave repeaters; if the Master repeater disconnects, all Slave repeaters still can work. However,
new address cannot be added and the status of other repeaters cannot be acquired until the Master repeater
restores to normal operation.
How to select frequency and color code in IP Multi-site Connect network?

The networking scheme is subject to actual requirements. In the overlapping area, it is recommended to
use different frequencies for the repeater, but the color code can be the same or varied. For adjacent
repeaters sharing the same frequency, it is better to use different color codes to avoid probable interference.
What is the difference between IP Multi-site Connect network system and

simulcast system?
The difference is described below:
 In a simulcast system, the Switch center or server is a must, which is used to receive and transmit data
and determine time sequence. And the repeater acts as a transceiver. Therefore, the Switch center or
server shall be available at any time, and a hot backup is required If necessary.
For IP Multi-site Connect network, there is no independent Switch center or server. One repeater
operates as the master one and other repeaters as the slave ones. Each works independently.
 The simulcast system is capable of time sequence synchronization, enabling the transceiver to use the
same frequency in overlapping area, but in IP Multi-site Connect network, different repeaters shall use
different frequencies to achieve quality communication.
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How to upgrade a single repeater system to IP Multi-site Connect network

system?
Radios (portable radio and mobile radio) in single site mode can communicate with those in IP Multi-site
Connect mode. If you want to upgrade the single repeater system, you just need to upgrade the existing
software and configure all parameters again for the repeater and terminal.
The API configured for the terminal in single repeater system can work normally in IP Multi-site Network.
What factors shall be considered when establishing an IP Multi-site

Connect network?
The network establishment and configuration are subject to the specific devices and IP network. It’s better
to get help from the local network administrator due to the complicate networking environments.
Some common factors are listed below:
 Ensure that there is no conflicting IP address, which can break off communication. If the DHCP option
is selected, the static IP address might as well be outside the range of the addresses which are available
to be allocated.
 The Quality of Service (QoS) can be introduced to the router in the Ethernet network to ensure quality
communication, provided that there are other networking devices acting as IP networking ones in IP
Multi-site Connect network. In addition, it is necessary to enhance the communication priority and
reserve adequate bandwidth.
 Be sure that the UDP port is free from restriction of the firewall. Otherwise, it can block the IP address
or the UDP port operated in IP network. For more information, please consult the local network
administrator or ISP.
 It is better to choose an ISP who can provide unlimited traffic services, because the voice transmission
over internet may lead to heavy traffic. For an IP Multi-site Connect network containing 5/15 repeaters,
20/65 GB traffic is required per month.
What is the application scenario of router, switch and firewall?

A: Routers operate at the third layer of the OSI architecture, namely, the network layer, which is responsible
for logic addressing including routing functions and corresponding IP protocol. Accordingly, routers are
usually deployed on the edge of the networks to connect different networks. For instance, routers are
required for communication between sub-networks, as shown in the following diagram.
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Router C
Network C
Router B
Network B
Network A
Router A
The router is required under the following scenarios for networking:
 Used for accessing other network: for example, to access public network via special line, XDSL or via
PPPoE.
 Used for connecting one sub-network to another: For example, if 192.168.2.X is attached to 192.168.1.X,
the router is required for communication between edges of these two networks.
Switch operates at the second layer of the OSI architecture, namely, link layer, which is responsible for
connecting desired network function units as per the user’s requirements. For example, to establish a local
area network, connect the computers and other network devices via Switch. In this way, data can be
normally transmitted between these devices.
A firewall is a kind of barrier to access between the LAN and WAN, or between the private network and
public network. It can permit data transmissions based upon a set of rules. To some extent, the firewall can
also perform basic routing functions.
How to calculate the required bandwidth?

Generally, the required bandwidth is calculated on the basis of the amount of data transferred by one
repeater. In two time slot mode, such amount of data (including some additional data) is about 70Kbps. If
the number of the repeaters in the system is N, the required bandwidth can be calculated according to the
expression: (N - 1) * 70Kbps.
How about the compatibility between Ethernet and other links?

There are various links (such as microwave, optical fiber, T1 and E1) for networking, subject to the
environment and resource available. Most of the links are compatible with the Ethernet. Therefore, what we
generally need to do is to add a bridge between Ethernet and other links. The following figure shows an
example of Microwave Bridge:
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Microwave Link
Ethernet Link
Microwave Bridge Microwave Bridge Ethernet Link
What are the recommended router and switch?

 Router: CISCO 1841, CISCO 2801
 Switch: H3C S2 series
How about the system communication security?

The system communication security is guaranteed by a set of security mechanism: data encryption,
authorization code for registration, application layer protocol compliance and communication protocol
command encryption. To connect the terminal via public network, it is recommended to use a firewall.
How many repeaters are supported in a wide area system?

For DMR Tier II protocol, a time slot has a length of 30ms (dual slots = 60ms). In the IP Multi-site Connect
system, each repeater needs to transfer all the voice/data to other repeaters within 30ms. With a 30%
reserve margin for the system to run other tasks, only 21ms is available for each repeater to transfer voice
or data. Considering this fact, we have been working to enhance the repeater capacity. Now it is increased
from 16 (R3.0) to 22 (R3.5) and to 30 (R4.0). (Note: the repeater capacity in single time slot mode has
reached 44).
How to access Internet via ADSL?

The way of accessing Internet via ADSL is shown in the figure above. That is how IP Multi-site Connect
works.
To achieve Internet access, these configurations are required:
1. Connect the repeater with other devices, as shown above.
Please note that the master repeater can access the Internet directly via a modem, namely, no router is
required.
2. Configure the repeater.
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For master repeater, the Ethernet IP and Gateway IP shall be configured manually; but for slave repeater,
you can use DHCP to assign the Ethernet IP automatically. Please note that the Master IP under IP
Multisite Master and IP Multisite Slave must be consistent. In addition, a static public network IP shall
be provided. See 3.9.3 Equipment Connection and Configuration for details.
3. Configure the router and modem.
See the following section for details. Generally, default configurations are recommended.
4. When the above configurations are done, make dial-up access to Internet.
To ensure normal Internet access, it is recommended to use CISCO router (model: CISCO 1841). The
modem is supplied by your Internet Service Provider.
FE0/1 WAN address is obtained via dial-up, and FE 0/0 address is 192.168.1.1. The dynamic IP address
of slave repeater is configured by DHCP. Its range is 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.255.
When the router is connected to a computer, power it up and do as follows:
5. To configure VPDN.
HyteraRouter1>enable
//to enter administrator mode
HyteraRouter1#configure terminal
//to enter configuration mode
HyteraRouter1(config)#vpdn enable
//to enable the router’s virtual private dial-up network (VPDN)
HyteraRouter1(config)#vpdn-group office
//to create a VPDN group
HyteraRouter1(config-vpdn)#request-dialin
//to initialize a VPDN tunnel and to create a VPDN subgroup for dial-in request
HyteraRouter1(config-vpdn-req-in)#
HyteraRouter1(config-vpdn-req-in)#exit
HyteraRouter1(config-vpdn)#exit
6. To configure the router interface for connecting ADSL modem.

HyteraRouter1(config)#interface fastEthernet 0/1
//to configure external network interface “FE 0/1”
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#no ip address
//not to configure any IP address
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#pppoe enable
//to enable pppoe protocol
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#pppoe-client dial-pool-number 1
//to add pppoe dial-up client to dial-up pool 1
7. To configure logic dial-up interface.

HyteraRouter1(config-if)#interface dialer1
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//to configure virtual interface dialer1

HyteraRouter1(config-if)#ip address negotiated
//to get IP address from ADSL service provider
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#ip nat outside
//to enable NAT
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#encapsulation ppp
//to encapsulate PPP protocol for this interface
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#dialer pool 1
//to dial up with dial-up pool 1
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#dialer-group 1
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#ppp authentication pap callin
//to enable PPP PAP authentication. When CHAP is used here, “username” in the command below shall be
changed to “hostname”
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#ppp pap sent-username xxxxxx passworkd 0 yyyyyy
//to use the existing user name and password; “0” indicates encryption strength.
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#exit
8. To configure internal network interface.

HyteraRouter1(config)#interface fastEthernet 0/0
//to configure internal network interface “FE 0/0”
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
//to configure the IP address
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#ip nat inside
//to enable NAT
HyteraRouter1(config-if)#exit
9. To configure the router to provide DHCP services for slave repeater.

HyteraRouter1(config)#ip dhcp excluded-address 192.168.1.1
//to exclude unnecessary address
HyteraRouter1(config)#ip dhcp pool ABC
//to define the address pool
HyteraRouter1(dhcp-config)#import all
//to import DNS and WINS server
HyteraRouter1(dhcp-config)#network 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0
HyteraRouter1(dhcp-config)#default-router 192.168.1.1
//to set the default gateway
HyteraRouter1(dhcp-config)#exit
10. To configure NAT

HyteraRouter1(config)#access-list 1 permit 192.168.1.0 0.0.0.255
HyteraRouter1(config)#ip nat inside source list 1 interface dialer1 overload
//to translate the address
11. To configure default route.

HyteraRouter1(config)#ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 dialer1
//to define the default route, and the next hop is dialer1
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When another type of router is used, see the specific manual for details.
What factors shall be considered when accessing Internet via LAN?

When port mapping is not needed, an Ethernet IP address is not required in the internal network. For the
slave repeater, it can obtain the IP address dynamically from DHCP. When port mapping is needed, an
Ethernet IP address and port mapping among IP multi-site service UDP port, IP multi-site networking UDP
port, and remote RDAC UDP port are required for the master repeater and slave repeater.
Whether the port mapping is needed depends on the selected router. When IP multi-site networking fails,
port mapping will be a must. However, as for our recommended router, neither port mapping nor an Ethernet
IP address for the slave repeater is required.
As shown in the figure above, the slave repeater A and slave repeater B locate in different LANs, which
have different network addresses. In this case, the slave repeater must have an Ethernet IP address for
port mapping via the router, so as to connect to the master repeater and other slave repeaters. Please refer
to the appropriate router manual for details.
As the designated IP address may conflict with the IP address of other devices in the LAN, you can use
DHCP to assign an Ethernet IP address dynamically. Such IP address and MAC address must be set in the
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router. Please refer to the appropriate router manual for details.
What’s the function of jitter buffer and How to handle poor communication
caused by network transmission delay?
The UPD protocol, used for peer-to-peer service, is adopted for IP Multi-site Connect feature at the
transmission layer. It has no acknowledgements or re-transmissions mechanism from the receiver to the
sender. During transmission, as the UDP data packet from the same node goes through different
intermediate nodes to reach different destination nodes, the packet jitter and disorder will occur. In addition,
the data packet may be lost when the network communication is poor.
The role of Jitter Buffer feature is to re-order the UDP data packet, buffer it and send it later, which has no
impact on signal.
A UDP data packet is deemed to be lost if the time gap between it and last UDP data packet arriving at the
same node is over the threshold value. The buffer duration shall be over this threshold. You can configure
this duration according to the number of jitter buffer.
The buffer duration ranges from 1*60 ms (default) to 8*60 ms.
You shall set the buffer duration according to the actual network transmission quality. Shorter buffer duration
means fewer packets to be buffered and less network delay to be tolerated; on the contrary, more packets
will be buffered and more network delay will be tolerated, but this causes longer retransmission duration.
Judging from this, buffer duration increase is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it improves UDP
data packet loss; on the other hand, it increases network transmission delay, which may affect the digital or
analog services with acknowledgement required.
Currently, the network delay is measured by using Ping command. In a LAN or private network where the
network delay is generally less than 60ms, it is recommended to use the default duration of jitter buffer.
However, in other network where the network delay is greater than 60ms, the duration is subject to actual
requirements.
When the IP Multi-site Connect feature is utilized in a WAN, the jitter buffer may not help a lot due to
bandwidth limitation and network resource preemption. Considering this case, it is recommended to use the
public network or establish your private network for better communication.
How does the voice or data packet delay or loss affect the communication
quality?
In IP Multi-site Connect mode, the repeater will add a silent frame as compensation to the voice or data
packet lost during transmission. Accordingly, the communication with a terminal will be discontinuous. In
case two voice and data packets are lost consecutively, the repeater will judge the call as abnormal and
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abort it automatically. Then no repeating is available unless new voice and data packet or call request is
received.
If the data packet delay occurs to the digital service for more than the duration defined in the Jitter Buffer,
the packet will be lost, resulting in service acknowledgement failure.
Why does the master repeater fail to communicate with the Sub master?
In order for normal communication between the Sub master and master repeater, the Master Port and
Master IP shall be consistent with those of master repeater connected to the sub master. In addition, make
sure the Voice & Data Service is activated.
What’s the difference between Sub Master Service and IP Multi-site

Connect in settings?
The IP Multi-site Connect settings of repeater are used for communicating with the slave repeaters, and
different ports are responsible for different services, but the port and settings of Sub Master Service are
used for communicating with the master repeaters.
What's the difference between Sub master and master repeater?

Two master repeaters cannot be connected directly unless one of them is set as Sub master. Please note
that the Master IP and Master Port must be consistent with those of master repeater connected to the sub
master.
3.10 IP Transit
3.10.1 Overview
3.10.1.1 Definition
IP Transit is a feature that allows mobile radios in dispersed locations to be connected to exchange voices,
data and control packets to each other over TCP/IP protocol, extending the communication network. If
necessary, IP Transit networks can be connected via the Sub Master feature, so as to further extend the
communication coverage.
There are three categories of mobile radios in the IP Transit network:
 Master mobile radio: it is used to manage other mobile radios in the same IP Transit network. Only one
Master mobile radio is allowed in an IP Transit network.
 Slave mobile radio: it is connected to and registers with the Master mobile radio, thus forming an IP
Transit network with the Master mobile radio. Multiple Slave mobile radios can be supported in an IP
Transit network.
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 Sub Master: it is a mobile radio used to connect two or more IP Transit networks. A Sub Master plays
the role as both the Master mobile radio and the Slave mobile radio.
Currently, a single (small-scale) digital IP Transit network can accommodate a maximum of 30 mobile radios
including a Master mobile radio and multiple Slave mobile radios. The Master mobile radio is only allowed
to communicate with its Slave mobile radios within the same network rather than other mobile radios in
other IP Transit networks, making it difficult to extend communication coverage of the IP Transit network.
To solve the problem, the Sub Master is applied. To be specific, the Sub Master connects multiple small-
scale IP Transit networks to make a large-scale one, so as to extend the communication coverage.
Moreover, the Sub Master can also connect large-scale IP Transit networks.
The figure below briefly describes how the Sub Master works in the IP Transit networks. As can be seen
from the figure, IP Network 1 and IP Network 2 are both the small-scale IP Transit networks, and IP Network
3 is the large-scale one. IP Network 1 consists of Master mobile radio A and Slave mobile radio 1 and 2; IP
Network 2 consists of Master mobile radio B and Slave mobile radio 3 and 4. To extend the communication
coverage of both IP Network 1 and 2, Master mobile radio A can be used as the Sub Master to connect
Master mobile radio B, in order to combine IP Network 1 and 2 to form a large-scale IP Transit Network (IP
Network 3). Then, for IP Network 1, A will still work as the Master mobile radio; while for the large-scale IP
Network 3, A will turn to be a Slave mobile radio managed by Master mobile radio B.
IP Network 3
IP Network 1
IP Network 2
Hyt er a
Hyt er a
Hyt er a
Hyt er a
Slave 1 Slave 2
Slave 3
Slave 4
Hyt er a
Sub Master A
Hyt er a
Master B
In IP Transit network, portable radio and mobile radio support full services of digital functions in Direct mode,
including voice, data and signaling. To get a more detailed list of radio features, please refer to New
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Generation DMR Radio_Feature List.
3.10.1.2 Application
IP Transit can bring users these typical benefits:
 To connect two or more conventional communication systems in different areas
The physical communication range in Direct mode can be expanded with the help of IP network. As
shown in the figure below, radio A, B and C originally could not interoperate in Direct mode due to the
distance. With the help of HM78X, the intercommunication between A, B and C can be realized.
Range A
Radio A
Hyt er a
HM780
Hyt er a
Hyt er a
Radio B Radio C
HM780 HM780
IP Network
Range B Range C
 To Connect mobile radios working with different frequency bands
As shown in the figure below, radio 1 and radio 2 communicate using frequency 1, and radio 3 and radio
4 communicate using frequency 2. Intercommunication between radio 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be achieved
with the help of HM78X.
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Radio 3
Radio1 IPNetwork
Hyt er a
Hyt er a
HM780 HM780
Radio 4
Radio 2
Frequency 1 Frequency 2
 To use IP-based applications
HM78X supports secondary development based on IP network port, the API capability is the same as
DB26 port based API capability. Based on IP network port is a more convenient way for secondary
development. PC applications do not need to be bound in the same area as HM78X, they can be directly
connected by network cable.
The services supported by the secondary development based on the network port include: registration
service, location service, text SMS service, auxiliary service, digital transmission, voice, and so on.
Note: Data transit is only supported by DB26 port, which is a customized function based on DB26 port.
The following is a typical network diagram for developing a scheduling system based on IP network port.
Note: At present, HM78X is not yet adapted to our dispatcher.
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Dispatch Station
Hyt er a
Radio
HM780
IP Network
Hyt er a
HM780
Radio
Hyt er a
HM780
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Dispatch Station
Gateway
 As a paid feature, IP Transit must be authorized to the user to come into use.
 The IP Transit is subject to the network type and the configuration of network devices.
 The IP Transit feature is only available for Direct mode and digital channels.
 It is not recommended to enable the IP Transit feature when "Mix Receive" is enabled in the digital
channel.
 After IP transit is enabled, turn off some periodic reporting functions, such as GPS reporting, BT
information reporting, RRS online registration, battery information reporting, etc., to avoid periodic
jumping to the jump channel for data transmission, thus affecting the voice or data transmission under
IP transit network.
3.10.2 Requirements
 Mobile Radio: HM78X
 Radio: see Hytera device list for details. And consult your supplier for specific radio models.
 Switch devices: Consult your supplier for details.
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 Routing devices: such as Firewall, NAT, router (e.g. Cisco 1841), etc. Consult your supplier for details.
 Broadband wireless access devices: such as PTP, PMP, etc. Consult your supplier for details.
 Network cables
 Programming cables: choose the cables for HM78X.

 The IP network can be either a private network or an Internet provided by Internet Service Provider (ISP).
 In IP Transit system, the Master mobile radio must have a static IP address. Alternatively, it can use a
domain name to reduce the use cost in the Wide Area Network (WAN). The Slave mobile radio can
connect to Master mobile radio via IP address or domain name.
If the Master mobile radio uses the domain name, it is required to specify the domain name of Master
mobile radio when the user programs the Slave mobile radio via CPS. The domain name can be used
by both the Sub Master and the Master mobile radio, if there is any Sub Master in the IP Transit system.
 Either static IP address or dynamic IP address can be configured for Slave mobile radio through CPS.
But it is not recommended to use the dynamic IP address. The reason is that the IP address allocated
by the DHCP server can be used within the preset time. Once the time expires, DHCP server will assign
a new IP address. Accordingly, communication between Slave mobile radio and Master mobile radio will
be interrupted temporarily.
 The mobile radio can be located behind the firewall, router or NAT. However, each router can connect
to one mobile radio only, and static mapping must be created between Master mobile radio and router.
If Slave mobile radio cannot connect to Master mobile radio, be sure to create a static mapping between
Slave mobile radio and router.
 The proxy server cannot be used to access the WAN in the IP Transit system.
3.10.2.3 Network Architecture

The network topology of IP Transit depends on the mobile radio location and the network connection.
Typically, there are two kinds of network topologies:
 Local area network (LAN)
 Wide area network (WAN)
In most cases, LAN and WAN together constitute the network topology. The following sections describe how to
configure LAN and WAN respectively.
Local Area Network (LAN)

In IP Transit mode, these networks are supported:
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 Dedicated LAN
 A company’s LAN
 Dedicated radio communication system
Despite variable LAN configurations, the IP Transit system can work properly once all devices are in the
same LAN. In order for the system to operate at its best, however, the technicians must have a good
knowledge of bandwidth required on each device in this system.
The following figure shows an example of IP Transit operating with LAN.
Wide Area Network (WAN)

The biggest advantage of IP Transit lies in that it can connect dispersed sites quickly through the Internet
provided by an ISP.
Additionally, it is required to configure the router, NAT or firewall connected to Master mobile radio. The
routers must support “HairPinning”, a function that sends the source address a message indicating how to
reach the destination.
The following figure shows an example of IP Transit operating with WAN.
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Sub Master
A Sub Master can act as a Master mobile radio and slave mobile radio. It is capable of forwarding the
communication request from the current IP Transit network to other network(s), and receiving the request
from other network(s), in order to realize inter-system communication. With the Sub Master feature, multiple
communication networks will be interconnected together to extend the communication coverage of IP
Transit system.
Due to the limited capacity of HM78X, inn a digital Transit network, one Master mobile radio can directly
connect to the Slave mobile radios and Sub Master whose quantity cannot exceed 30. And the entire
network can accommodate 200 mobile radios at most.
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3.10.3 Equipment Connection and Configuration

The radios mentioned in this chapter include portable radios and mobile radios.
3.10.3.1 Configuration Tools

The appropriate IP Transit configuration scheme shall be chosen according to the network topology and the
actual application. To make an IP Transit scheme operating with WAN and LAN, the involved parameters
generally include:
 Mobile radio parameters (configured via CPS)
 Switch/Router parameters (configured via switch/routing devices)
Switch/Routing devices include switch, firewall, NAT, router and etc. You can contact the device provider
for their specific configurations.
 Broadband wireless access parameters (configured via broadband wireless access devices)
Broadband wireless access devices include Canopy and etc. You can contact the device provider for
their specific configurations.
3.10.3.2 Ethernet Cable

The simplest IP Transit network can be established by connecting two mobile radios back to back via an
Ethernet cable directly. Generally, this network is used for radios to communicate across two bands or for
demonstrating the work principles of IP Transit.

An Ethernet cable is required to connect two mobile radios in this scheme. The disadvantage of the scheme
lies in poor expandability.
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Configuring a Master Mobile Radio

1. Configure the Master mobile radio parameters such as frequency and color code via CPS.
CPS Path: Common-> Accessories -> IP Setting
Unchecked. As the Master mobile radio needs to use a fixed IP address for
DHCP Slave mobile radio registration, DHCP is not applicable for Master mobile radio
IP configuration.
The IP address of the mobile radio.
When this scheme is employed, the Master mobile radio must use static IP
Ethernet IP address; otherwise, the Slave mobile radio will not be able to connect to the
Master mobile radio. The static IP address of the Master mobile radio must be
unique in the network.
Gateway IP The gateway IP address of the subnet in which the mobile radio operates.
Netmask The netmask of the subnet in which the mobile radio operates.
3. Configure the IP Transit parameters.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network
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For Master mobile radio, this parameter shall be set to “Master”; for Sub
Mobile Type Master mobile radio, this parameter shall be set to “SubMaster”; for
Slave mobile radio, this parameter shall be set to “Slave”.
The length of buffer area for the mobile radio to process the received
voice and data in the IP network. When the network connectivity is poor,
that is to say the network jittering is severe, the buffer length can be
Jitter Buffer increased to improve the communication continuity. The voice and data
Length receiving time will be extended by 60ms when the buffer length is
increased by 1.
Keep its default value unchanged. This parameter shall be modified by

technicians only.
The authentication key for accessing IP network. It is used to prevent

Network unauthorized mobile radios of other IP network in the same LAN from
Authentication accessing the Master mobile radio’s IP network. All mobile radios within
Key the same IP Transit network must use this authentication key for
authentication.
IP Connect This port is used to establish and maintain the network connection
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Networking UDP between Master repeater and Slave repeaters. Keep its default value
Port unchanged.
Time interval for sending a “Keep Alive” message.
After the router has assigned the public network IP address and port for
the specific repeater, the router will automatically recover the public
P2P Firewall network IP address and port which have not been used for a long time.
Open Timer Therefore, all mobile radios must send a “Keep Alive” message at a
regular interval.
This interval must be smaller than the time period during which the
router can keep the connection alive. Keep its default value unchanged.
Voice & Data This parameter shall be checked for the radio to perform the voice and
Service data services.
Voice & Data This parameter is used to set the port which is used to perform the voice
UDP Port and data services. Keep its default value unchanged.
4. Configure the receiving path priority of the voice services and data services as per actual requirement.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Accessories -> Priority Control
 Air Priority: When the mobile radio receives both the air single
and the IP single, the air signal is processed first. If the mobile
Mobile Receiving Path
radio is forwarding the IP signal, and there is an air signal
Priority
coming in, the existing IP signal forwarding will be interrupted
and the air signal will be forwarded first.
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 IP Priority: When the mobile radio receives both the air single
and the IP single, the IP signal is processed first. If the mobile
radio is forwarding the air signal, and there is an IP signal
coming in, the existing air signal forwarding will be interrupted
and the IP signal will be forwarded first.
5. Enable the Digital IP Transit feature.
6. Configure the IP Transit access management parameters.
The communication initiated by one radio will be sent to every mobile radio in the network by default.
When the network is busy and has plenty of repeaters, there will be a large amount of data transmitted
in the network at one time.
To utilize the resource properly and build flexible networking, users can configure the radio ID and group
ID of call services which can be repeated in IP Transit network, so as to manage the IP Transit network
access of the radios. When the mobile radio receives the data package, it will decode the data package
and obtain the call information, then check whether the called radio or group is in the list. If yes, the
mobile radio will be allowed to repeat or receive the call; if not, the mobile radio will discard the data
package.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Access Manager
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To enable the Multisite Access Management feature, set “Multisite Access Management” to “Normal”.
Then configure the “Call Type”, “Start ID” and “End ID” as per actual requirement.
Please note that with the Multisite Access Management feature enabled, the network burden can be
reduced, but the roaming radio may be adversely affected. When the radio roams to a new zone and it
is not listed in the Multisite Access Management list of the mobile radio in this zone, this radio will not
be able to receive voice or data from the network via this mobile radio. In this case, the solution is to add
the radio ID into the Multisite Access Management list of each mobile radio in advance. It is
recommended that the Multisite Access Management feature not be enabled when there are lots of
roaming radios.
Configuring a Slave Mobile Radio

1. Configure the Slave mobile radio parameters such as frequency and color code via CPS.
CPS Path: Common-> Accessories -> IP Setting
 DHCP: Unchecked.
 The Slave mobile radio must be input with an unused static address of the subnet. Make sure that
the Slave mobile radio and the Master mobile radio are in the same subnet.
 Ethernet IP (192.168.1.101): The static IP address of the Slave mobile radio must be unique in
the network.
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 Gateway IP (192.168.1.1): Be consistent with that of the Master mobile radio.
 Netmask (255.255.255.0): Be consistent with that of the Master mobile radio.
3. Configure the IP Transit parameters.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network
 Set the “Mobile Type” to “Slave”.
 Input the IP address of the Master mobile radio in “Master IP” and input the IP Connect Networking
UDP Port of the Master repeater in “Master UDP Port”.
 “P2P Firewall Timer” and “Voice & Data Service” shall be consistent with the Master mobile radio.
 Set “IP Connect Networking UDP Port” and “Voice & Data UDP Port” to any unused local port. Range:
1024-65535
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4. Configure the receiving path priority of the voice services and data services as per actual requirement.
See 4. in section Configuring a Master Mobile Radio.
5. Enable the Digital IP Transit feature.
6. Configure the IP Transit access management parameters.
3.10.3.3 Local Area Network (LAN)

This scheme is used to connect a switch or multiple switches within the LAN, achieving seamless
communication in the same area.
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Configuring a Mobile Radio

Under this scheme, the Master mobile radio configurations are the same as Ethernet cable connection.
Please refer to Configuring a Master Mobile Radio for detailed configurations and pay attention to the
following issues:
 The Master mobile radio shall be configured with Network Authentication Key, so as to avoid
unauthorized accessing of repeaters from other IP Transit network in the same LAN.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> Mobile IP Connection Configuration -> IP
Connection Setting
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 The Master mobile radio can only use the static IP address.
Under this scheme, the Slave mobile radio configurations are the same as Ethernet cable connection.
Please refer to Configuring a Slave Mobile Radio for detailed configurations and pay attention to the
following issues:
 The “Network Authentication Keys” of the Master mobile radio and Slave mobile radio must be consistent.
 The Slave mobile radio can use either the static IP address or the IP address automatically allocated by
DHCP server. It is recommended that the Slave mobile radio should not use the IP address automatically
allocated by DHCP server, since the dynamic IP address may cause communication interruption.
When the static IP address is used, the Slave mobile radio configurations are the same as that of
Ethernet cable connection. “DHCP” must be checked, but “Ethernet IP”, “Gateway IP” and “Netmask”
need not to be configured when the IP address is automatically allocated to the repeater by DHCP server.
See the figure below. Please refer to Configuring a Slave Mobile Radio for the configurations of the rest
parameters.
CPS Path: Common -> Accessories -> IP Setting.

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configurations.
3.10.3.4 Wide Area Network (WAN)

This scheme is used to connect multiple sites across different areas. The key to this scheme is the routing
device, which can link with multiple mobile radios in different locations to achieve IP Transit in the WAN.

Generally, the IP Transit network contains many Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks linked by
routers. The public network is a typical example, which is capable of connecting many LANs to the WAN by
ADSL. Therefore, the IP Transit network will cause a certain delay in communications.
In the above system, the IP address for the Master mobile radio is set as the static IP address of LAN1, as
the following figure shows.
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User can apply for and bind a domain name to the Master mobile radio to replace the static IP address, so
as to reduce the building cost of the IP Transit network.
The “Ethernet IP” (e.g. the Master mobile radio’s IP address) of the mobile radio is beyond the range of IP
addresses assigned by the DHCP Server, but still within the range of IP addresses for the subnet (as
specified by the Gateway Netmask for the devices on the LAN). Thus the Gateway IP address shall conform
to the IP address of the router in the LAN1.
The IP addresses of all devices are configured within the router subnet, so they cannot be identified in the
WAN. Thus, “Port Mapping” must be configured for all LAN1 routers, forwarding the incoming packet from
the defined port of the WAN to the Master mobile radio.
All Slave mobile radios can use the static IP address. Also, they can be configured with the IP address
assigned by their respective LAN DHCP servers. But the assigned IP address is not recommended.
The “Master IP” of all Slave mobile radios must be the WAN address used by the Master mobile radio,
which is also the WAN address of routers in the LAN1.
If the Master mobile radio is bound with a domain name, the Master IP of the Slave mobile radio needs not
to be set. Instead, select the “Master Domain Name On/Off” option and input the domain name of Master
mobile radio in the “Domain Names” field. See the figure below:
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After the Master mobile radio is bound with a domain name, the Slave mobile radios can get the Master
mobile radio IP address via DNS server in respective LAN, and also can use the specific DNS server. See
below:
In the above settings, the UDP port in the WAN shall be identical with that in the Master mobile radio. If not,
modify the Master UDP Port of all Slave mobile radios respectively.
Please refer to Configuring a Slave Mobile Radio for the configurations of the rest parameters.
Attentions
 The Slave mobile radios on a certain LAN do not need to be configured with different UDP ports, as the
router will distribute a unique port during forwarding.
 As for all the Slave mobile radios which are in the Master mobile radio’s LAN, their Master IP must be
set to the WAN address rather than the LAN address. Otherwise, they will not be able to connect to the
Slave mobile radios from other LANs.
 The routers in the LAN 1 and LAN 2 must support “HairPinning”, which ensures that the WAN address
cannot be replaced by the subnet address.
 Some private network (such as Intranets) is capable of addressing all devices by their IP addresses.
When a device is connected to such network, the DHCP server will assign the IP address to it and adjust
the router to map the packet to the appropriate Master mobile radio. Meanwhile, a static IP address is
still required for the Master mobile radio.

configurations.

configurations.
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3.10.3.5 Sub Master

Connection method of Sub Master scheme is similar to that of WAN scheme.
Sub Master scheme is suitable for cross-network IP Transit network. In this scheme, the key device is a
Sub Master mobile radio, which is responsible for connecting multiple mobile radios in different subnet to
realize IP Transit network.
Master Mobile Radio
Please refer to Configuring a Master Mobile Radio in Configuring a Mobile Radio for the configurations
of the Master mobile radio which is connected to Sub Master mobile radio.
Sub Master Mobile Radio
To configure the Sub Master mobile radio, do as follows:
1. Set the Mobile Type to SubMaster.
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2. Configure the master parameters (Excluding the Repeater Type parameter) of the Sub Master mobile
radio according to the configuration procedures of Master mobile radio. Please Refer to Configuring a
Master Mobile Radio in Configuring a Mobile Radio.
3. Configure the Sub Master parameters.
CPS Path: Conventional -> General Setting -> Network -> SubMaster/Slave Parameters
This parameter defines the IP address of the Master mobile radio to be

connected. If the Master mobile radio is bound with a domain name, user
Master IP can check the “Master Domain Name On/Off” option and input the domain
name for connection. The configuration of the Sub Master IP can be
skipped.
This port is used to address the Master mobile radio connected to the Sub
Master mobile radio, and maintain the network as well.
Master UDP
The value of this port must be consistent with that of IP Connect
Port
Networking UDP Port of the Master mobile radio; otherwise, the Sub
Master mobile radio will not be able to connect to the Master mobile radio.
IP Connect This port is used to maintain the connection between the Sub Master
Networking mobile radio’s IP network and the Master mobile radio’s IP network. This
UDP Port port shall be an unused port of the Sub Master mobile radio.
To enable or disable the Sub Master Multi-site Service feature.

Voice & Data
Service With this feature enabled, the radios can perform voice services, data
services, emergency services and control services in the IP Transit network
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formed by different Master mobile radios.
Voice & Data This port is used to perform the digital services among the Master mobile
UDP Port radios. This port shall be an unused port of the Sub Master mobile radio.
Slave Mobile Radio
Please refer to Configuring a Slave Mobile Radio in Configuring a Mobile Radio for the configurations of
the Slave mobile radio.

configurations.

When configuring the routing devices, ensure that the communication between the Master mobile radio and
the Slave mobile radio as well as between the Sub Master and the connected Master mobile radio is smooth
and proper; otherwise, the cross-network communication cannot be established.
configurations.
3.10.3.6 Broadband Wireless Access

This scheme is used for cross-regional multi-site broadband wireless access.
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The mobile radio is configured as per the specific network used in broadband wireless access mode. Please
refer to 3.10.3.2Ethernet Cable, 3.10.3.3Local Area Network (LAN), 3.10.3.4Wide Area Network (WAN) and
3.10.3.5Sub Master for detailed configurations.
If you have any question, please contact your dealer.
Configuring the Broadband Wireless Access

Configurations vary with different broadband wireless access devices. Please contact the device provider
3.10.4 FAQ
How to select frequency and color code in IP Transit network?
The networking scheme is subject to actual requirements. In the overlapping area, it is recommended to
use different frequencies for the mobile radio, but the color code can be the same or varied. For adjacent
mobile radios sharing the same frequency, it is better to use different color codes to avoid probable
interference.
What factors shall be considered when accessing Internet via LAN?

When port mapping is not needed, an Ethernet IP address is not required in the internal network. For the
slave mobile radio, it can obtain the IP address dynamically from DHCP. When port mapping is needed, an
Ethernet IP address and port mapping among IP Transit service UDP port and IP Connect networking UDP
port are required for the master mobile radio and slave mobile radio.
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Whether the port mapping is needed depends on the selected router. When IP Transit networking fails, port
mapping will be a must. However, as for our recommended router, neither port mapping nor an Ethernet IP
address for the slave mobile radio is required.
As shown in the figure above, the slave mobile radio A and slave mobile radio B locate in different LANs,
which have different network addresses. In this case, the slave mobile radio must have an Ethernet IP
address for port mapping via the router, so as to connect to the master mobile radio and other slave mobile
radios. Please refer to the appropriate router manual for details.
As the designated IP address may conflict with the IP address of other devices in the LAN, you can use
DHCP to assign an Ethernet IP address dynamically. Such IP address and MAC address must be set in the
router. Please refer to the appropriate router manual for details.
What’s the function of jitter buffer and How to handle poor communication
caused by network transmission delay?
The UPD protocol, used for peer-to-peer service, is adopted for IP Transit feature at the transmission layer.
It has no acknowledgements or re-transmissions mechanism from the receiver to the sender. During
transmission, as the UDP data packet from the same node goes through different intermediate nodes to
reach different destination nodes, the packet jitter and disorder will occur. In addition, the data packet may
be lost when the network communication is poor.
The role of Jitter Buffer feature is to re-order the UDP data packet, buffer it and send it later, which has no
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impact on signal.
A UDP data packet is deemed to be lost if the time gap between it and last UDP data packet arriving at the
same node is over the threshold value. The buffer duration shall be over this threshold. You can configure
this duration according to the number of jitter buffer.
The buffer duration ranges from 1*60 ms (default) to 8*60 ms.
You shall set the buffer duration according to the actual network transmission quality. Shorter buffer duration
means fewer packets to be buffered and less network delay to be tolerated; on the contrary, more packets
will be buffered and more network delay will be tolerated, but this causes longer retransmission duration.
Judging from this, buffer duration increase is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it improves UDP
data packet loss; on the other hand, it increases network transmission delay, which may affect the digital or
analog services with acknowledgement required.
Currently, the network delay is measured by using Ping command. In a LAN or private network where the
network delay is generally less than 60ms, it is recommended to use the default duration of jitter buffer.
However, in other network where the network delay is greater than 60ms, the duration is subject to actual
requirements.
When the IP Transit feature is utilized in a WAN, the jitter buffer may not help a lot due to bandwidth limitation
and network resource preemption. Considering this case, it is recommended to use the public network or
establish your private network for better communication.
What's the difference between Sub master and master repeater?

Two master mobile radios cannot be connected directly unless one of them is set as Sub master. Please
note that the Master IP and Master Port must be consistent with those of master mobile radio connected to
the sub master.
IP Will the call be forwarded when it is initiated on the transmitting mobile

radio?
Yes. When the HM8X is used as a transiting mobile radio, it is equivalent to adding an IP path, and can use
both air interface and IP path for transmitting.
Will the transmitting mobile radio play locally when it receives IP signaling?
Yes. If the received service is a service that the current transmitting mobile radio is involved in, it will be
played locally. Other services will only be forwarded.
Will the individual call whose destination address is a transmitting mobile

radio be forwarded?
The individual call whose destination address is the transmitting mobile radio will not forward.
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The icon of HM78X interface in IP Transit mode.

The HM78X’s status bar displays the IP Transit icon when IP Transit feature is enabled.
The networking status can also be displayed visually through the status bar. Networking status is not
displayed by default and needs to be configured through CPS.
When IP Transit is active, the interface displays the transit icon and the transmitter alias.
The difference between IP Transit and IP Multi-site Connect

 IP Transit only needs to use one frequency. IP Multi-site Connect needs to use two frequencies.
 IP Transit only supports one way of calling. IP Multi-site Connect can support two ways of calling.
 The signaling received over the air interface by the mobile radio is only forwarded via IP, because the
HM78X does not support full duplex and cannot send or receive over the air interface at the same
time. The signaling received over the air interface by the repeater is forwarded via IP and is also
forwarded locally.
The difference between IP Transit and SFR

The essential difference between them is that SFR is based on the forwarding of wireless link of air interface,
which only supports one hop; IP Transit is based on the forwarding of IP network, which can support multi-
hop.
In addition, the SFR requires the radio to support full duplex, and the signaling and services received over
the air interface are forwarded locally, which uses two slots, one slot for receiving and the other slot for
transmitting. IP Transit is the forwarding of signaling and services received over the air interface through
the IP port.
How many modes are there for third-party IP applications to connect to

HM78X?
There are two modes for third-party applications to connect to HM78X.
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 Normal: The third party equipment connects to Master mobile radio in the IP Transit network, and sends
all the control data and commands to the connected mobile radio, which will transfer all the information
to other mobile radios over the network.
 Selective: The third party equipment connects to each of the mobile radios in the IP Transit network, and
send all the control data and commands to each mobile radio.
3.11 Fusion System

3.11.1 Overview
The fusion system achieves internetworking between an IP Multisite Connect system and an XPT system
in a simple and flexible way to expand the coverage. The traditional multi-system internetworking schemes
require additional central server and distributed gateway. However, the fusion system achieves
internetworking simply by establishing a dynamic mapping table between the master system and the
subsystem, without additional hardware equipment, thus reducing equipment and labor costs.
The fusion system supports the following features: Private call, group call, all call and short message
between two or three systems.
3.11.1.2 System Internetworking

The fusion system supports internetworking between:
 One XPT system (master system) and one IP Multisite Connect system (subsystem); and
Registered
Repeater
(Mapping Table)
SIP SIP
Switch Registered
…
Repeater
(Mapping
Table)
XPT System
IP Multisite
(Single
Connect System
Station)
Master Sub
System System
 One XPT system (master system) and two IP Multisite Connect systems (subsystems)
When the XPT system includes a single station, it is recommended to use a switch for
internetworking. If you want to use a router for internetworking, the router must have the ALG
(Application Layer Gateway) and the NAT (Network Address Translation) functions.
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3.11.1.3 Principle
The fusion system consists of a master system (XPT system) and subsystems (IP Multisite Connect
systems) that communicate through the SIP (Session Initiation Protocol). The master system and the
subsystems inform each other of the services that need to be interworked through the mapping table. The
user needs to configure the mapping table for the home repeater of the master system and the subsystems
separately. The subsystem automatically sends its mapping table to the home repeater of the master
system.
Before configuring the mapping table, decide the system ID, radio ID, and call type for the
interworked services.
The call flow within the fusion system is as follows.
 A subsystem initiates a call to the master system:
1. A radio within subsystem 1 initiates a call request.
2. The home repeater of the subsystem 1 converts the call request into the corresponding system ID, and
then sends the ID to the master system.
3. Upon reception of the system ID, the master system queries the dynamic mapping table (including the
mapping table created by the master system and the mapping table reported by the subsystem) and
finds the system ID is included in the mapping table of the subsystem 2. Then the master system sends
the system ID to the subsystem 2. At the same time, the master system parses the system ID into a
local number according to the mapping table and initiates a call within the local system.
4. The subsystem 2 receives the system ID and maps it to a local call through the mapping table.
 The master system initiates a call to the subsystems:
1. A radio within the master system initiates a call request, and the home repeater of the master system
converts the call request into a system ID.
2. The master system queries the dynamic mapping table. If this system ID is included in the mapping table
of both subsystem 1 and subsystem 2, the master system sends the system ID to subsystem 1 and
subsystem 2 respectively.
3. The subsystem 1 and the subsystem 2 receive the system ID and map it to a local call through the
mapping table.
 The fusion system cannot be used simultaneously with API dispatcher.
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 The fusion system cannot be used simultaneously with SIP phone.
 The mapping tables of both the master system and the subsystems support up to 128 mapping entries,
and the master system can fuse up to two subsystems.
 In the fusion system, the private number ranges from 1 to 65535 and the group number ranges from 1
to 255.
 For cross-system communication, the AIS (Application Interface Specification) dispatcher included in
the XPT system only supports call services.
 The AIS dispatcher included in the IP Multisite Connect system only supports local dispatching services.
 The emergency services cannot be transmitted through fusion system.
3.11.2 Configuration
The following configuration is based on the typical fusion system consisting of one XPT system as the
master system and one IP Multisite Connect system as the subsystem.
The fusion system parameters are configured for the home repeater of the master system and the
subsystem.
3.11.2.1 XPT System

1. Enable AIS feature of the home repeater.
Go to XPT Trunking > AIS > AIS, and select AIS Enable and AIS Server Enable.
2. Enable AIS feature of other repeaters.
Go to XPT Trunking > AIS > AIS.
a. Select AIS Enable.
b. Set AIS Gateway IP accordingly.
 Repeaters in the site of home repeater: IP address of the home repeater
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 Repeaters in other sites: WAN IP address of the router in the site of home repeater
3. Enable Single Station Paging feature.
Go to XPT Trunking > XPT Service > Setting, and select Single Station Paging.
4. Enable the Fusion System feature.
Go to XPT Trunking > Fusion System > Fusion System.
a. Select Fusion System.
b. Set System Type to "Master System".
c. Enter the Authentication Password (The master system and the subsystem must have the same
authentication password).
d. Set Voice Service Slot 1 Port and Voice Service Slot 2 Port to a unique value.
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5. Configure the mapping table.
Go to XPT Trunking > Fusion System > Fusion System > Mapping Table.
 When Call Type is set to "Group Call", the groups in the master system and the subsystems must
have the same System ID, so that they can communicate with each other.
 When Call Type is set to "Private Call", the system ID must be unique within the fusion system, so
that the radios of other systems can communicate with the radios of the local system.
3.11.2.2 IP Multisite Connect

1. Enable the Fusion System feature.
Go to Conventional > Fusion System > Fusion System.
a. Select Fusion System.
b. Set System Type to “Subsystem”.
c. Set Master System IP to IP address of the home repeater of the master system.
d. Enter the Authentication Password (The master system and the subsystem must have the same
authentication password).
e. Set Voice Service Slot1 Port and Voice Service Slot2 Port to a unique value.
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2. Configure the mapping table.
Go to Conventional > Fusion System > Fusion System > Mapping Table.
 When Call Type is set to "Group Call", the groups in the master system and the subsystems must
have the same System ID, so that they can communicate with each other.
 When Call Type is set to "Private Call", the system ID must be unique within the fusion system, so
that the radios of other systems can communicate with the radios of the local system.
3.11.3 Application
This chapter introduces how to make a group call and private call in the fusion system. As an example, here
we use the typical fusion system consisting of one XPT system as the master system and one IP Multisite
Connect system as the subsystem.
Group call
The caller calls the target group ID. The home repeater of the system to which the caller belongs maps the
group ID into the corresponding system ID and sends the system ID to the other system. The other system
searches for the group corresponding to the system ID and initiates a call to the group. In this way, the
intercommunication between groups having the same system ID is achieved.
For example, to achieve intercommunication between group 30 of XPT system and group 200 of IP Multisite
Connect system, do as follows:
1. Configure the mapping table for the XPT system (refer to 3.11.2.1 XPT System).
Parameter Value
System ID 12200
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Parameter Value
Radio ID 30
Call Type Group Call
2. Configure the mapping table for the IP Multisite Connect system (refer to 3.11.2.2 IP Multisite Connect).
Parameter Value
System ID 12200
Radio ID 200
Slot ID 1
Call Type Group Call
3. Dial "30" from a radio in the XPT system.
Private call
The caller calls the system ID of the target radio. The home repeater of the system to which the caller
belongs sends the system ID to the other system. The home repeater of the other system searches for the
radio corresponding to the system ID and initiate a private call to the radio. In this way, the cross-system
private call is implemented.
For example, to achieve intercommunication between a radio 300 of XPT system and a radio 400 of IP
Multisite Connect system, do as follows:
1. Configure the mapping table for the XPT system (refer to 3.11.2.1 XPT System).
Parameter Value
System ID 1300
Radio ID 300
Call Type Private Call
2. Configure the mapping table for the IP Multisite Connect system (refer to 3.11.2.2 IP Multisite Connect).
Parameter Value
System ID 11400
Radio ID 400
Slot ID Slot 1
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Parameter Value
Call Type Private Call
3. Dial "11400" from a radio in the XPT system.
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Digital Trunking Application Notes
4. Digital Trunking
4.1 Mobility Management
4.1.1 Scan
4.1.1.1 Overview
Trunking radios can make normal communications only after the radios register with the trunking system
successfully. The radio hunts the control channels to find available base station for registration first, and
then registers at a station with favorable signal strength via the control channel.
The trunking radios provide multiple hunt plans to ensure a successful registration with available stations in
different situations. Hunting is categorized as follows:
 The radio hunts to make a registration (Hunting before Registration): The radio hunts for available
stations to make a registration upon power-on or during re-registration. Available hunt plans include
Fixed TSCC Hunt (Short Hunt, Team Hunt and Comprehensive Hunt) and Flexible TSCC Hunt.
 The radio hunts to make a re-registration (Hunting after Registration): After the registration, the
communication may be affected due to position change of the radio. In this case, the radio can hunt with
multiple hunt plans, and make a registration at a station with stronger signals or higher priority to ensure
smooth communication. Available hunt plans include Background Hunt, HomeStation Hunt, Multi-site
Handover, Manual Switch, Auto Select Available Site, Vote Now and Timeout Auto Hunt.
Please refer to the corresponding sections for details of hunt plans.
4.1.1.2 Restriction
With Hunt Parameter Synchronization feature enabled, the system can modify the following Hunt
configurations via broadcasting method.
Non-priority CH Hunt Threshold, RSSI Offset, Priority CH Hunt Threshold, Background Hunt Interval,
HomeStation Hunt Start Handover Level, HomeStation Hunt RSSI Offset, Multi-site Handover Start
Threshold, Multi-site Handover RSSI Offset, Multi-site Handover Switch Threshold in Rx, Switch Threshold
in Tx.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> Hunt Parameter Synchronization.
The Hunt configurations will be recovered to radio’s configuration when the radio is restarted.
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Application Notes Digital Trunking
You can also modify the parameters broadcasted by the system via CPS, including Handover Threshold
Offset in TX, Background Hunt Interval Step, Background Hunt RSSI Offset Step, HomeStation Hunt RSSI
Offset Step and Handover RSSI Offset Step.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> Hunt Parameter Synchronization.
This parameter allows you to set the handover threshold offset during
transmission. After Hunt Parameter Synchronization, the radio can get the
value of Start Threshold in Rx, and then adjust the handover threshold during
transmission.
Handover in Tx needs to use this parameter.
Handover Threshold
 If Handover Threshold Offset in Tx is not set to "Off", the handover threshold
Offset in Tx
in transmission = Start Threshold in Rx + Handover Threshold Offset in Tx.
 If Handover Threshold Offset in Tx is set to "Off", the handover threshold in

transmission is subject to configuration result of Start Threshold in Rx.
When the radio synchronizes the scan parameters on the system side, the
value of the Background Hunt Interval on the radio side is: system side fetch
Background Hunt / system side step value* radio side step value.
For example, if the Background Hunt Interval on the system side is
Interval Step configured as 15s with a step value of 3 and the radio side is configured with a
step value of 2, then the Background Hunt Interval on the radio side is 15/3*2
= 10s.
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value of the Background Hunt RSSI Offset on the radio side is: system side
Background Hunt fetch / system side step value* radio side step value.
For example, if the Background Hunt RSSI Offset on the system side is
RSSI Offset Step configured as 20db with a step value of 5 and the radio side is configured with
a step value of 4, then the Background Hunt RSSI Offset on the radio side is
20/5*4 = 16db.
value of the Home Hunt RSSI Offset on the radio side is: system side fetch /
HomeStation Hunt system side step value* radio side step value.
RSSI Offset Step For example, if the Home Hunt RSSI Offset on the system side is configured
as 18db with a step value of 6 and the radio side is configured with a step value
of 3, then the Home Hunt RSSI Offset on the radio side is 18/6*3 = 9db.
value of the Handover Hunt RSSI Offset on the radio side is: system side
Handover RSSI fetch / system side step value* radio side step value.
For example, if the Handover Hunt RSSI Offset on the system side is
Offset Step configured as 25db with a step value of 5 and the radio side is configured with
a step value of 4, then the Handover Hunt RSSI Offset on the radio side is
25/5*4 = 20db.
These parameters are configrable only when Hunt Parameter Synchronization is checked.
4.1.1.3 Hunting before Registration

In trunking system, the radio must register with a base station successfully prior to normal communication.
The radio hunts through the control channels to find available base station for registration. During hunting,
the radio displays “Hunting, Please Wait!” with the icon , and the LED indicator flashes orange slowly.
If registered with a single base station, when Single Site Interconnect Strategy is set as Start Normally,
the radio detects signal strength of the base station and starts hunting after the conditions are satisfied;
while set as Start Unconditionally, the radio starts hunting directly.
When Single Site Interconnect Strategy is set as Start Unconditionally, the hunt strategy is as follows if
the registered base station is disconnected from the network (being a single station):
 Within Start Unconditionally Time, the radio performs hunting according to Start Normally, which is to
detect the start threshold.
 When Start Unconditionally Time expires, the radio performs hunting according to Start Unconditionally,
which is to start hunting directly.
Two hunting plans can be selected before registration: Fixed TSCC Hunt and Flexible TSCC Hunt. Please
select one as per actual needs.
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Fixed TSCC Hunt

Principle
Fixed control channels have certain rules in frequency distribution. If the radio frequency follows such rules,
it can be configured for the radios via the Fixed TSCC, and the Fixed TSCC Hunt plan can be adopted.
When the Fixed TSCC Hunt plan is selected, the TX and RX frequencies of the channel are calculated
automatically according to the channel number. In interaction with the system, the radio can calculate the
information such as TX and RX frequencies of the channel once the system assigns the channel number.
The following table describes modes available:
Hunt mode Description
The radio hunts the channels in the Fixed TSCC List, recently successfully
registered channels and adjacent channels to find channels available for
Short Hunt
registration.
It is recommended to adopt Short Hunt when there are less than 300 base stations.
The radio performs Short Hunt preferentially. If the radio cannot find the required
channels during Short Hunt, it hunts the channels within the preset range (Lowest
Comprehensive of Comprehensive Hunt to Highest of Comprehensive Hunt) to find channels
Hunt available for registration.
It is recommended to adopt Comprehensive Hunt when there are more than 300
base stations.
The radio hunts the channels in the specified Team Hunt List, recently successfully
registered channels and adjacent channels to find channels available for
Team Hunt registration.
It is recommended to adopt Team Hunt when radios can only operate under the
specified base stations.
Configuration
Before the system is put into use, the control channels of the radio must be configured the same as
that of the trunking system. During operation, if modification is needed, the system and the radios must
be modified consistently.
1. Set the TSCC Plan to “Fixed Control Channel”.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> TSCC Plan
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2. Set the hunt mode.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Fixed TSCC -> TSCC Hunt Mode -> Hunt Mode
Programming details of each mode are as follows:
 Short Hunt
Set the Hunt Mode to “Short Hunt”.
 Comprehensive Hunt
Set the Hunt Mode to “Comprehensive Hunt” and set the number of “Lowest of Comprehensive Hunt”
and “Highest of Comprehensive Hunt”.
 Team Hunt
Add Team Hunt List, i.e. select certain channels in TSCC list and add them into Team Hunt List.
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Select the Team Hunt List to be hunted in Hunt Mode.
3. Set the Fixed TSCC Parameter.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Fixed TSCC -> Fixed TSCC Parameter
4. Set the channels to be hunted in Fixed TSCC List.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Fixed TSCC -> Fixed TSCC List
5. (Optional) Set the Hunt menu to be displayed on the radio menu. Radio user can set the Hunt feature
via the radio menu.
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CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu -> Hunt.
The parameters in the right orange circle can be configured only after the “Hunt” is checked.
6. (Optional) Set the programmable key of Hunt Mode to access Hunt menu and set the Hunt mode for
Fixed TSCC.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons. Take SK1 Short as an example.
7. (Optional) Set the programmable key of Manual Current Hunt to hunt in the current hunt mode.
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Update the Fixed TSCC List

With “TSCCC Update” and “TSCC Version” configured, the radio will automatically update the Fixed TSCC
List after receiving the TSCC update signaling from the system.
1. Configure TSCC Update and TSCC Version.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Fixed TSCC -> Fixed TSCC List
2. Configure the Single Site Interconnect Strategy.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunting Setting -> Common Hunt Parameter.
3. (Optional) Set the TSCC Update menu to enable or disable TSCC Update feature via radio menu.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu -> Hunt -> TSCC Update.
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 The TSCC Update can be configured only after Hunt is checked.
 The same base frequency and control channel spacing must be configured for both the radio
and the system; otherwise, the updated list will be different from that of the system.
Operation
The radio will hunt and make a registration automatically upon power-on. After successful registration, users
can press the programmed key to hunt again.
Set the hunt mode as follows:
If the TSCC plan is configured as “Fixed Control Channel” and the corresponding radio menu is enabled,
user can select the hunt mode by going to “Hunt -> TSCC Hunt”, or go to the menu by pressing the
programmed key of Hunt Mode.
Application Example
The Digital trunking radios are used for the communication in an organization. The TX/ RX frequency
spacing of available spectrum resource is fixed in this organization, thus the Fixed TSCC Hunt plan can be
used for radio registration.
There are only 100 base stations in this organization, and Short Hunt is adopted. After the frequencies of
the control channels are added into the Fixed TSCC List, the radio will only hunt the channels in this list and
make a registration during hunting.
 Registration procedure upon initial power-on:
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The radio hunts the channels of Fixed TSCC List in order of CH No., and tries to make a registration
with available channel. One channel will be hunted at a time. When a channel is found and the signal
strength of the base station is satisfied, the radio will try to register with the base station. If registration
fails, the radio will hunt for the next channel. If fails in the whole list, the radio will hunt through the list
again until a successful registration is made.
 Registration procedure after initial power-on:
The radio first hunts for the last 10 successfully registered channels to make the registration. If fails, the
radio will start to hunt the adjacent channels. If fails again, the radio will hunt the channels in the Fixed
TSCC List by the ascending sequence of channel serial number. The hunting process will recycle until
the radio registers with a base station successfully.
One channel will be hunted at a time. When a channel is found and the signal strength of the base
station is satisfied, the radio will try to register with the base station. If registration fails, the radio will
hunt for the next channel.
Flexible TSCC Hunt

Principle
Fixed control channels have certain rules in frequency distribution and can be programmed together.
However, in practice, some users do not have unified or orderly frequency plans, so Fixed TSCC may be
unable to satisfy the frequency configuration. Thus, users can use Flexible TSCC for the configuration and
adopt the Flexible TSCC Hunt plan.
When the Huntplan is adopted, the radio will hunt for the TX/RX frequency programmed via CPS or
designated by the system. During interaction between the radio and the system, the system needs to
designate the absolute TX/ RX frequency.
The hunt process is similar to Short Hunt. The only difference is that the hunted object is Flexible TSCC
rather than Fixed TSCC. The radio hunts the channels in the Flexible TSCC List, 10 recently successfully
registered channels and adjacent channels to find channels available for registration.
Configuration
The control channels of the radio must be configured the same as that of the trunking system before
the system is put into use. During operation, if modification is needed, the system and the radios
must be modified consistently.
1. Set the TSCC Plan to “Flexible Control Channel”.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> TSCC Plan
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2. Add the channels to be hunted and set the parameters.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Flexible TSCC
3. Configure the Single Site Interconnect Strategy.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunting Setting > Common Hunt Parameter.
4. (Optional) Set the programmable key of Manual Current Hunt to hunt in the current hunt mode.
Operation
The radio will hunt and make a registration automatically upon power-on. After successful registration,
Users can press the programmed key of Manual Current Hunt to hunt again.
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If the radio is programmed with “Flexible Control Channel”, users cannot select the hunt mode via the menu
or programmable keys.
Application Example
The Digital trunking radios are adopted for communication in the traffic police departments. The TX/ RX
frequency of available frequency resource does not have rules in distribution, thus Flexible TSCC Hunt plan
is adopted.
 Registration procedure upon initial power-on:
The radio hunts the channels of Flexible TSCC List in order of CH No., and tries to make a registration
with available channel. One channel will be hunted at a time. When a channel is found and the signal
strength of the base station is satisfied, the radio will try to register with the base station. If registration
fails, the radio will hunt for the next channel. If fails in the whole list, the radio will hunt through the list
again until a successful registration is made.
 Registration procedure after initial power-on:
The radio first hunts for the last 10 successfully registered channels to make the registration. If fails, the
radio will start to hunt the adjacent channels. If fails again, the radio will hunt the channel with the
smallest sequence number in the Flexible TSCC List from. The hunting process will recycle until the
radio registers with a base station successfully.
One channel will be hunted at a time. When a channel is found and the signal strength of the base
station is satisfied, the radio will try to register with the base station. If registration fails, the radio will
hunt for the next channel.
4.1.1.4 Hunting after Registration

The trunking radios provide multiple hunt plans for the registered radios to ensure normal communications.
Background Hunt
Principle
The idle radio keeps detecting the signal strength of the base station with which it registers. If the signal
strength is below the preset threshold level, the radio starts Background Hunt, automatically hunts for a
nearby base station with stronger signal strength and registers with it.
When the priority of the control channel in the adjacent station is the same with that in registered base
station, you can enable the "Weak Mode" function to weaken the switching conditions for background hunt.
After the function is enabled, less background hunt conditions are needed to switch to the neighboring base
station. Please refer to Set the Priority Station List for more information about priority.
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Restriction
If the Manual Switch Preference feature is enabled (CPS Path: Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> TSCC Plan ->
Manual Switch Preference), the Background Hunt feature will be invalid when the radio makes a registration
via Manual Switch.
Configuration
1. Configure the hunt parameters.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> Common Hunt Parameter.
2. Enable Background Hunt feature and configure related parameters.
You can also enable Enhanced Background Hunt to enlarge channel range of Background Hunt in case
the radio fails to register on all adjacent base stations broadcasted by the system.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> Background Hunt.
If Background Hunt and HomeStation Hunt are enabled at the same time, Non-priority CH Hunt
Threshold must be higher than HomeStation Hunt Start Threshold; otherwise, the radio may
switch between different base stations continuously.
3. Configure parameters for Direct Register.
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This feature improves the efficiency of Background Hunt. During hunting, the radio directly registers on
the base station if "RSSI of the base station ≥ Direct Register Threshold” or "RSSI of the base station -
RSSI of current registered station ≥ Direct Register Offset".
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Developer Configuration.
4. Set the Background Hunt menu to be displayed on the radio menu. User can enable or disable the
Background Hunt feature via the radio menu.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu -> Hunt -> Background Hunt.
The Background Hunt can be configured only after Hunt is checked.
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5. (Optional) Set the programmable key of Background Hunt to enable or disable the Background Hunt
feature.
6. (Optional) Set the Priority Station List to determine priority of the base station during background hunt.
The list is valid only when the signaling from the system includes no priority.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Network -> Priority Station List
Operation
Radio user can go to “Hunt -> Background Hunt” or press the programmed key to enable or disable the
Background Hunt feature.
The following radio operations shall be programmed via CPS first.
Application Example for Metro
The Digital trunking radios are adopted for communication in Metro operation. There are four base stations
along the Metro route. The Background Hunt feature must be enabled to ensure normal communication in
the overlapped coverage between the base stations.
The Background Hunt Interval shall be set to one to two seconds due to the fast speed of the Metro.
The Background Hunt Start Threshold shall be set per actual situation. As for Metro operation, if the signal
strength value goes below -95dBm, the communication will be affected, thus the Background Hunt Start
Threshold is set to -95dBm.
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Base Station A Base Station B Base Station C Base Station D
Application Example for Cities with Multiple Base Stations
The Digital trunking radios are adopted for communication in the firefighting departments. There are multiple
base stations in the city and there is overlapped coverage between the base stations. The Background Hunt
feature must be enabled to ensure normal communication in the overlapped coverage between the base
stations.
Generally, the Background Hunt Interval can be set to the default value of three seconds.
The Background Hunt Start Threshold shall be set per actual situation. As for normal operation, if the signal
strength value goes below -95dBm, the communication will be affected, thus the Background Hunt Start
Threshold is set to -95dBm.
Base Station A Base Station B
Base Station G
Base Station C
Base Station H
Base Station F
Base Station D
Base Station E
Application Example for Priority Background Hunt
The Digital trunking system network of a district is shown in the figure below. There is a mountain station in
the system network, of which the signal strength covers the whole network. And there are several filling
stations rounding between the mountain station and normal stations, which are used for temporary
registration and have a smaller coverage than the normal stations.
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Coverage of
Mountain Station
Normal Station A
(Home Station) Normal Station B
Filling Station 1
Filling Station 2
Filling Station 7 Normal Station C

Normal Station G
Filling Station 3
Mountain Station
Filling Station 6
Filling Station 4
Filling Station 5
Normal Station F Normal Station D
Normal Station E
The registration requirements are as follows:
 Select the current filling station for registration upon power-on.
 Select the home station for registration if the current filling station does not satisfy the requirement.
 Select other normal stations for registration if the home station does not satisfy the requirement.
 Select the mountain station for registration if all the stations above cannot be found or do not satisfy the
requirement.
 Radio user does not need to operate manually during this procedure.
Program the radio according to the requirements:
 Add the control channels of the mountain station and home station (home station is set with HomeStation
Channel) to the TSCC List.
 Add the normal stations and the mountain station to the Priority Station List with a priority level of normal
stations>mountain station. For example, the priority level of normal stations is set to 4 and that of the
mountain station is set to 5.
 Enable the HomeStation Hunt feature and set the priority level to home station>mountain station. For
example, the priority level of the home station is set to 3.
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 Enable the Background Hunt feature.
 As for the system, set the priority level to filling stations>normal stations>mountain station.
The registration procedures are as follows:
1. The radio registers with the mountain station or normal stations.
2. The radio receives the adjacent station information from the system and makes a priority registration
with the filling station via background hunt. The radio makes a registration with the normal station with
high priority level via priority background hunt if the filling stations do not satisfy the conditions.
3. The radio makes a registration with the home station via HomeStation hunt if the radio fails to make a
registration with the filling stations via Background hunt.
HomeStation Hunt
Principle
HomeStation Hunt offers the radio the priority to register with a frequently used base station. This can
balance the base station load well, especially in the area covered by multiple base stations, and increase
system response speed and improve communication quality.
Each base station has a limited load. When the number of the radios which registers with a base station
reaches the upper limit, the system response will be delayed, resulting in intermittent communications.
However, a radio works in a fixed area most of the time. Even though it registers with another base station
in the area covered by multiple base stations, it will jump to work on its HomeStation Channel once the
signal strength of the channel reaches the defined value (programmed by the dealer). The communications
will not be affected at all during base station switch.
Restriction
Manual Switch Preference), the HomeStation Hunt feature will be invalid when the radio makes a
registration via Manual Switch.
Configuration
1. Configure the hunt parameters.
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2. Enable the HomeStation Hunt feature and configure related parameters.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> HomeStation Hunt.
If Background Hunt and HomeStation Hunt are enabled at the same time, Non-priority CH Hunt
Threshold must be higher than HomeStation Hunt Start Threshold; otherwise, the radio may
switch between different base stations continuously.
3. Set the HomeStation Hunt menu to enable or disable the HomeStation Hunt feature via radio menu.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu.
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The HomeStation Hunt can be configured only after Hunt is checked.
4. (Optional) Set the programmable key of HomeStation Hunt to enable or disable the HomeStation Hunt
feature.
5. (Optional) Set the Priority Station List to determine priority of the base station during HomeStation hunt.
The list is valid only when the signaling from the system includes no priority.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Network -> Priority Station List
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Operation
Radio user can go to “Hunt -> HomeStation Hunt” or press the programmed key to enable or disable the
HomeStation Hunt feature.
Application Example
To achieve convenient management and to balance the load of each base station, the trunking radios can
be set with different home stations according to user duties, thus the radios will register with respective
home station preferentially. For example, the radios of firefighters will register with the firefighter base
station and the radios of traffic polices will register with the traffic police base station.
When the radios are set with HomeStation Channels and with the HomeStation Hunt feature enabled, the
radios will register with respective home station preferentially in area of overlapped signal.
Multi-site Handover
Principle
When the radio receives or transmits voice, signal strength of the base station may get weakened due to
the change in the radio position, and thus the communication quality is affected accordingly. In this case,
the Handover feature can be enabled to ensure the radio automatically works with the other base station
with better signals.
The radio can also switch to a non-participation station to receive or transmit voice services. When
Nonparticipation Station Handover is enabled (CPS path is Digital Trunking -> Developer Configuration ->
Nonparticipation Station Handover), the radio detects and registers on non-participation station if all
participation stations cannot satisfy the conditions for multi-site handover.
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 Participation station: It is the station which distributes channel resource to the call before multi-site
handover starts. Before the multi-site handover starts, the radio has already connected to the
participation stations and can completely receive participation station information sent by current station.
 Nonparticipation station: It is the station which does not distribute channel resource to the call before
multi-site handover starts. Before the multi-site handover, the radio has not connected to the
nonparticipation stations.
Restriction
Manual Switch Preference), the Multi-site Handover feature will be invalid when the radio makes a
registration via Manual Switch.
Configuration
1. Enable the Multi-site Handover feature and configure related parameters.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> Multi-site Handover.
The radio can enter weak mode during multi-site handover. The weak mode lowers the multi-site
handover requirements and ensures the radio to stay on a base station with better signal. Refer to CPS
Help for details.
2. Set the Color Code Error Number.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Developer Configuration -> Color Code Error Number
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3. Set the Multi-site Handover menu enable or disable Multi-site Handover feature via radio menu.
The Multi-site Handover can be configured only after Hunt is checked.
4. (Optional) Set the programmable key of Multi-site Handover to enable or disable the Multi-site
Handover feature.
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Operation
Radio user can go to “Hunt -> Multi-site Handover” or press the programmed key to enable or disable the
Multi-site Handover feature.
Application Example for Metro
The Digital trunking radios are adopted for communication in Metro operation. There are four base stations
along the Metro route. The Multi-site Handover feature must be enabled to ensure normal communication
when the radio is switching among these base stations.
The Multi-site Handover Interval shall be set to 0.8 second due to the fast speed of the Metro.
Please configure Start Threshold and Switch Threshold in Rx per actual situations. For example, if the signal
strength value goes below -85dBm, the communication will be affected, thus the Multi-site Handover Start
Threshold shall be set to -85dBm.
Base Station A Base Station B Base Station C Base Station D
Application Example for Cities with Multiple Base Stations
The Digital trunking radios are adopted for communication in the traffic police patrolling. The patrolling area
has multiple base stations. The Multi-site Handover feature must be enabled to ensure normal
communication in the overlapped coverage between the base stations.
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Base Station G
Base Station C
Base Station H
Base Station F
Base Station D
Base Station E
Manual Switch
Principle
Users can switch the base station a radio registered with by assigning the control channels number, base
station number, or system code. The radio will hunt through the corresponding channels and make a
registration with the base station.
Radio user can also register with adjacent sites via radio menu “Adjacent List”.
Restriction
 If the Fixed TSCC Hunt plan is adopted, the users can input all the channel/ base station numbers/
system codes of which the range is the whole frequency band; if the Flexible TSCC Hunt plan is adopted,
the users can input the channel/ base station numbers/ system codes of which the range is within the
Flexible TSCC List.
 When the Manual Switch Preference feature is enabled and the radio makes a registration via Manual
Switch successfully, the radio will not perform Background Hunt, HomeStation Hunt or Multi-site
Handover until there is no signal received from the current base station.
Configuration
This feature uses the TSCC, base station, and system code range set in Hunting before Registration. Users
do not need to program again.
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The TSCC numbers, base station numbers, and system codes must be set in the TSCC List for the
Manual Switch feature.
Here only introduces the following ways of programming the Manual Switch:
 Configure radio menu for Manual Switch.
The Channel Info and Adjacent List can be configured only after Hunt is checked.
 Configure Adjacent List Update Time.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunting Setting -> Common Hunt Parameter.
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 Program the shortcut key for dialing operation.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Dial Scheme -> Dial Mode.
 Enable Manual Switch Preference if you want the radio to stay with the base station and not to perform
other hunt plans after Manual Switch.
You can set a threshold to disable Manual Switch Preference. When signal strength of the base
station is lower than this threshold, the radio disables Manual Switch Preference and hunts other
base stations for registration.
Operation
Switch Control Channel
Menu operation: Go to “Menu -> Hunt -> CH Info -> Switch Control Channel” and input the control channel
number to switch.
Short number dialing: For example, if the short number dialing method for switching the control channel is
“3 digits+ OK key”, users can input the 3-digit channel number and press the OK key to switch.
Switch Station
 Menu operation:
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 Go to “Hunt -> CH Info -> Switch Station” and input the base station number to switch.
 Go to “Hunt -> CH Info -> Switch System Code” and input the base station system code to switch.
 Go to “Hunt -> Adjacent List”, choose an adjacent site and select “Switch” to switch.
 Short number dialing:
 For example, the short number dialing method for switching the base station is “4 digits + OK key”,
users can input the 4-digit base station number and press the OK key to switch.
 For example, the short number dialing method for switching the system code is “4 digits + OK key”,
users can input the 4-digit base station system code and press the OK key to switch.
Application Example
A radio user needs to work under Base Station 100, Base Station 200 and Base Station 300 (numbers
indicate base station numbers). Manual Switch is adopted for switching station to make sure that the radio
is registered with these three base stations. For example, when the radio user moves within the signal
coverage of Base Station 200, he can input “200” and then press the OK key to switch to Base Station 200.
Auto Select Available Site

Principle
If a Participant group under a base station which the radio registers with is restricted, when the radio makes
a call to this Participant group, the base station will not allocate service channel for this group call and alert
the radio that this Participant group is restricted. The Auto Select Available Site feature allows the radio to
solve this restriction problem and to ensure the availability of the current group. The feature details are as
follows:
 Solving the group call restriction problem: When making a call to a restricted group, the radio can register
with an adjacent base station under which the group is not restricted, thus the radio can make the group
call successfully.
 Ensuring the availability of the current group: If the current group is not restricted under a base station
with which the radio registers, this group must not be restricted under the base stations for Background
Hunt and HomeStation Hunt to ensure the availability of the current group.
Restriction
This feature is available only when Current Group Subscriber or Group Attachment is enabled.
Configuration
1. Enable Current Group Subscriber or Group Attachment.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Contact -> Group Call -> Enhancement.
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2. Enable the Limited Group Hunt.
With this feature enabled, the radio hunts through a larger range in case all base stations broadcasted
by the system and the Auto Select Available Site (if enabled) are limited.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Contact -> Group Call -> Enhancement -> Limited Group Hunt.
3. Configure the parameters related to Auto Select Available Site feature.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Contact -> Group Call -> Enhancement -> Group Attachment.
When Enhanced Background Hunt is checked, these parameters are configurable only after
Limited Group Hunt is checked.
4. Configure Available Site Search Retry Time.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Developer Configuration.
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Operation
The radio will perform the feature automatically.
Application Example
A firefighting department uses a particular group for communication. This group can receive and transmit
calls only under the firefighting base station and is restricted under other base stations.
To communicate under other base stations, you can enable Auto Select Available Site feature for the radio
to switch to the firefighting base station.
Vote Now
Principle
This feature is initiated by the system. It is used for situations in which the radio cannot switch to a
preferential base station or the radio needs to switch to a particular base station due to emergency.
The base station broadcasts the control channel number and priority level information of an adjacent station.
After receiving the Vote Now command, the radios will determine whether to register with the adjacent
station by judging the priority levels and signal strengths of the adjacent station and the current base station.
Configuration
This Hunt strategy shares the same configurations with Background Hunt.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Hunt -> Hunt Setting -> Common Hunt Parameter
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Operation
This feature is initiated by the system. The radio will determine whether to register with the current base
station by judging the priority level and signal strength.
Application Example for Switching to a Preferential Base Station
Base Station A is overloaded and the adjacent Base Station B has stronger signal and capacity for radios
registered with Base Station A. But the Background Hunt feature is not enabled for the radios under Base
Station A, thus the radios cannot make a registration with Base Station B.
To avoid communication abnormity caused by overload, the system sends the Vote Now command to the
radios under Base Station A. The radios will switch to and register with Base Station B when the conditions
are favorable, thus relieving the load of Base Station A.
Application Example for Emergency Communication
The Mobile Station is adopted for emergency situations with large communication capacity. The radios
under Base Station A and B will not register with Mobile Station due to their favorable signal coverage. Thus
the system sends the Vote Now command to the radios. The radios will switch to and register with Mobile
Station when the conditions are favorable.
Mobile Station
Timeout Auto Hunt

Principle
The radio may fail to transmit data or set up a call when signal strength of the current base station becomes
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weak.
With this feature enabled, when the radio fails to transmit data or set up a call in specified time, it prompts
"Search Station" and automatically searches for available base stations. If signal strength of the base station
is higher than Timeout Auto Hunt Threshold, the radio registers on the base station to continue the service.
Restriction
During timeout auto hunting, the radio does not respond voice and data services.
Configuration
Enable Timeout Auto Hunt and set Timeout Auto Hunt Threshold.
During hunting, the radio does not respond the following services: voice and data services, One
Touch Call Interrupt, Manual Current Hunt, Power On Hunt, Background Hunt, Home Station Hunt
and Limited Group Hunt. Users can press the Home key to exit hunting and return to the home
screen.
Operation
No operation is required. The radio starts Timeout Auto Hunt automatically.
Application Example
A policeman initiates a group call, but the call fails to set up in specified time due to weak signal or signal
collision.
When Timeout Auto Hunt is enabled, the radio prompts "Search Station" and searches for available base
stations. If signal strength of the base station is higher than Timeout Auto Hunt Threshold, the radio registers
on the base station to continue call transmission.
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4.2 Security Service

4.2.1 Authentication
4.2.1.1 Overview
Definition
Authentication allows the trunking radios and the trunking system authenticate the validity of each other
using the agreed encryption algorithm. During authentication, the trunking system can authenticate the the
validity of the radios; or the trunking radios can authenticate the the validity of the trunking system; or they
can authenticate the validity of each other.
Authentication is mainly used to prevent invalid radios from accessing the trunking system network, so as
to ensure the security of the whole communication network. Also, the radios can reject the service requests
from the invalid system, so as to ensure the proper operation of the radios.
Principle
Authentication can be realized by using the software or the hardware. In Digital trunking system, only
software authentication is supported.
Successful authentication can be achieved only when the authentication code generated by the radios is
the same as that generated by the system. The corresponding services can be performed after the
successful mutual authentication between the radio and the system. Currently, only Registration, Stun,
Radio Disable and Revive support authentication.
There are mainly three authentication situations:
 During radio’s registration, the trunking system requires to authenticate the radio.
 When the radio is idle, the trunking system authenticates the radio actively.
 When the trunking system sends service commands (including Stun/Revive, Radio Disable, etc) to the
radio, the radio authenticates the system after receiving the commands.
Digital trunking system supports two authentication mechanisms:
 Private Authentication: The system and the radio authenticate the validity of each other by using the
algorithm defined by the Company.
 DMR Authentication: The system and the radio authenticate the validity of each other by using the DMR
protocol standards.
Private Authentication
Private Authentication is a software authentication which uses authentication methods launched by the
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Company and employs the authentication protocol defined by the Company’s technology and algorithm to
achieve the mutual authentication between the radio and the system.
Private Authentication is a mutual authentication. During authentication, the radio and the system will
authenticate the validity of each other mutually.
Before performing Private Authentication, the radio and the system must be programmed with consistent
authentication keys for successful authentication.
DMR Authentication
DMR Authentication is also a software authentication. It employs the authentication algorithm of DMR
protocol standards for security technology.
DMR Authentication is a one-way authentication. The authenticating party authenticates the authenticated
party, and the authenticated party provides the required information upon receiving the command.
During radio’s registration, the DMR Authentication is initiated by the system. After the system sends the
Stun/Revive or Radio Disable commands, the DMR Authentications of Stun/Revive or Radio Disable are
triggered by the radio. Moreover, the system can initiate DMR Authentication on the idle radio at any time.
Restriction
 The authentication key needs to be configured via Customer Programming Software (CPS) before you
use Private Authentication. In the CPS, you can directly input the authentication key which must be
consistent with that of the system, or generate the authentication key by importing the authentication
files.
 The radio and the system must be programmed with consistent authentication type for successful
authentication.
4.2.1.2 Authentication Procedures

Private Authentication
 Authentication on Radio Registration
When the radio hunts a valid control channel, it can request for registration with the trunking system.
Then, the system will authenticate the radio for validity while the radio will authenticate the system for
validity as well. After successful mutual authentication, the radio will be registered successfully. If
authentication fails, the radio will continue to hunt through the control channel list for valid channels to
register again.
Registration authentication procedures are listed below.
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MS TS
Request for registration
Send service command

(authentication code)
Compare the
authentication code
Request for authentication
Compare the
authentication
code
Return authentication
result (confirm code)
Compare the
confirmation code
 The radio cannot transmit during control channel hunting or authentication procedures.
 Confirmation code is another kind of authentication code, which is automatically generated by the
system and radio based on authentication algorithm and authentication keys during radio
registration authentication or system active authentication.
 Authentication Initiated by System
When the radio stays on a valid control channel and is standby, the system can authenticate the validity
of the radio at any time.
If authentication succeeds, the radio is valid. If authentication fails, the radio is invalid. Then, the radio
will continue to hunt through the control channel list for valid channels to register again.
Active authentication procedures are listed below.
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MS TS

Compare the
authentication code
Compare the
authentication
Return authentication code
result (confirm code)
Compare the
confirmation code
 Authentication Initiated by Radio
When the system sends service commands such as Stun/Revive and Kill to the radio, the radio will
authenticate the service commands. After successful authentication, the radio will process the service
commands.
Service authentication procedures are listed below.
MS TS

(authentication token)
Compare the
authentication token
Return authentication result
Process service
commands
Authentication token is a new authentication code, which is automatically generated by the system
and radio based on authentication algorithm and authentication keys after successful authentication
in radio registration authentication or system initial authentication.
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DMR Authentication
 Authentication on Radio Registration
When the radio hunts an available control channel, it starts to request for registration with the trunking
system. Then, the system authenticates the radio for the validity. If the authentication succeeds, the
radio is registered successfully. If fails, the radio fails to be registered. Then, the radio will continue to
hunt the control channel list for available channels to register again.
Registration authentication procedures are listed below.
MS TS
Request for registration
Send the authentication command
Send the authentication code
Compare the
authentication
code
Return authentication result
When the radio requests for registration, no matter the Private Authentication feature is enabled or
disabled, it applies for the registration in accordance with DMR Authentication.
 Authentication Initiated by System
When the radio stays on a valid control channel and is standby, the system can authenticate the validity
of the radio at any time.
Initiative authentication procedures are listed below.
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MS TS
Send the authentication command
Send the authentication code
Compare the
authentication
code
 Authentication Initiated by Radio
When the system sends Stun/Revive commands to the radio, if the Stun/Revive Authentication feature
of the radio is enabled, the radio will authenticate the validity of the system. And when the system sends
Radio Disable commands, the radio authenticates the validity of the system by default. After successful
authentication, the radio processes the service commands.
Service authentication procedures are listed below.
MS TS
Return the authentication code
Compare the
authentication code
Return request result (authentication result)
Process the
service command
To achieve the successful authentication between the radio and the system, please make sure that the
Authentication configurations of the radio and the system are consistent.
After the Private Authentication Key is configured via CPS, you cannot view, edit or delete it. When the
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authentication key is written into the radio, the key value must be unencrypted, otherwise the key cannot
be written into the radio. When the radio is read via CPS, the CPS cannot read the true value of key value.
The key value will be indicated by * to ensure the security of the key. But the dealer can remain the current
key value or configure a new key value.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking - General Setting - Security - Private Authentication / Authentication
CPS Path: Digital Trunking - General Setting - Menu
Description: Sets whether to include Authentication on the radio's menu. You can enable or disable
Authentication feature via this menu. This parameter is available for radio with display only.
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4.2.2 End-to-End Encryption

4.2.2.1 Definition
Digital Trunking Encrypt allows the voice services and data services to be transferred in an encrypted way
among Digital trunking radio (including wired radios and wireless radios). The encrypted services will not
be decrypted before they are transferred to the target terminal, so as to secure the confidentiality of the
services during transmission.
The Encrypt feature provides an effective solution for special situations in which the voice services and data
services of the radio need to be secured.
Principle
Digital trunking system supports Standard Encrypt (Software) and Hardware Encrypt. The radios support
Standard Encrypt and Hardware Encrypt which are available for both voice and data service
encryption/decryption.. The voice service includes Private Call, Group Call, All Call, Broadcast Call, Full-
duplex Private Call, PSTN Call, PABX Call, Ambience Listening, etc; and the data service (Text Message
only). The Encrypt feature is not applicable to non voice service such as Control Services (for example,
Kill/Revive).
During communication between radios in digital trunking system, the transmitting party and receiving party
will encrypt/decrypt the service using their respective internal encryption algorithm while the repeating
devices in trunking system will not get involved in the encryption/decryption during transmission. If the
encryption algorithms are not consistent, the receiving party cannot decrypt the services successfully after
receiving the services.
During communication between radios in digital trunking system and PSTN/PABX phones, if PSTN/PABX
Encrypt feature is enabled, the radios will encrypt/decrypt the voice services via internal encryption
algorithm. The repeating devices in trunking system also need to be set with encryption algorithm to
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encrypt/decrypt the voice services. If the encryption algorithms are not consistent, the radios and trunking
system cannot decrypt the services successfully after receiving the services.
If PSTN/PABX Encrypt feature is disabled, the radios, trunking system and PSTN/PABX phones will perform
voice services in an unencrypted way.
 Standard Encrypt
Standard Encrypt is the encryption method specified in DMR Standard, which employs the ARC4/AES
Encryption Algorithm specified by DMR Standard to encrypt the voice and data services. The trunking
systems or radios which employ the same encryption mechanism and algorithm can be compatible with
each other.
Standard Encrypt feature supports 40 bit, 128 bit and 256 bit (that is 10, 32 and 64 characters
respectively) key values, each of which employs different encryption algorithm.
 The 40 bit key employs ARC4 encryption algorithm to generate key stream for encryption/decryption
of the original data.
 The 128 bit and 256 bit keys employ AES encryption algorithm to generate key streams for
encryption/decryption of the original data.
When different radios employ the same encryption algorithm, if they use different key lengths, Standard
Encrypt will generate different key stream for voice and data services, in order to enhance the
confidentiality.
DMR trunking radios support three DMRA encryption strategies.
 Hardware Encrypt
Hardware Encrypt employs the encryption chip specified by the Ministry of Public Security and the
encryption protocol complying with DMR standard. This feature is available for Digital trunking radios
only. Hardware Encrypt is realized via the built-in encryption module of the radio and is available for
radios with built-in encryption module only. If the radio has no built-in encryption module, it will reject to
receive the encrypted voice services from the calling party even if the Encrypt feature is enabled via the
menu or the programmable key.
Restriction
 The current version only supports the encryption between digital trunking radios and the encryption
between Line Dispatch System and digital trunking radios.
 The key read via CPS cannot be written into other radios. All radios must be configured with a new key
separately before the key is written into the radio via CPS.
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 Digital Trunking Encryption is a full encryption feature. To configure the parameters of the Encrypt feature,
the radio must support Full Encrypt feature. The Full Encrypt feature is a paid service, please contact
us for details.
Encryption & Communication

Standard Encrypt
The feature supports both voice and data service encryptions. It encrypts the services between radios, or
between radio and dispatch system via security encryption protocol. For unencrypted radios, they will
decline the call request from encrypted radios or cannot receive the data from encrypted radios. Thus the
same encryption type and encryption key must be configured for all radios.
It can remotely update or destroy the encryption key through the OTAR feature.
 Voice Service Encryption
If the Standard Encrypt feature is enabled, the Digital trunking radio will encrypt the voice in every
transmission. In the same trunking system, all the radios must be configured with the same key list, so
as to realize the voice encryption/decryption between radios in the system. After a call is established,
the calling radio will randomly select a key ID from the key list and generate a new data according to the
corresponding key value. The called radio will decrypt the received data according to the key value of
the selected key ID.
When the Encrypt feature is enabled, the parameter Encrypt Service of the calling and called radios
must be set to Only Voice or Voice and Data. Then, the calling radio will encrypt the voice service when
it initiates a call. If the Encrypt feature is disabled, the radio will initiate a call in an unencrypted way.
If the parameter Encrypt Service of the calling or called radio is set to Only Data, the radio will not encrypt
the voice service.
 Data Service Encryption
If the Standard Encrypt feature is enabled, the Digital trunking radio will encrypt every sent data
(including the message sent via Store to Forward). If the feature is disabled, the radio will not receive
the encrypted data service. The data encryption function is available for data service transferred via air
interface only, and will not encrypt the internal storage data and data displayed on the LCD.
In the same trunking system, all the radios must be configured with the same key list, so as to realize
the data encryption/decryption between radios in the system. During each data transmission, the data
service employs an encryption algorithm consistent with that of the voice service, and both services use
the same key list.
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When the Encrypt feature is enabled, the parameter Encrypt Service of the transmitting and receiving
radios must be set to Only Data or Voice and Data (please refer to 错误!未找到引用源。错误!未找到
引用源。 for Encrypt Service settings). Then, the transmitting radio will encrypt the data service during
transmission. If the Encrypt feature is disabled, the radio will transfer the data in an unencrypted way.
If the parameter Encrypt Service of the transmitting or receiving radio is set to Only Voice, the radio
will not encrypt the data service.
 Over the Air Rekeying
The OTAR feature is used to update or destroy the encryption keys over the air. The feature helps you
manage the encryption key, and further ensures the security for the voice or data services transmission.
The OTAR command is distributed by the Key Distribution Management Center (KDMC) of the system.
Before transmitting the command, the system will initiate the Private authentication to verify the validity
of the target radio. If the authentication succeeds, the radio accepts and decodes the OTAR command
to update or destroy its encryption keys, and then reports the result to the system.
Please see the figure below for the process.
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The “Time Broadcast” feature of the system must be enabled, because the radio will update or destroy
the key based on the broadcasted UTC time.
 For Key Update:
If the effective time of the new key is earliar or equal to the UTC time, the radio immediately updates
the old key.
If later, the radio will store the new key, and update the old key when the effective time arrives.
The serial number of the OTAR encrypt key must be larger than that of the executed key,
Otherwise, the new key will be invalid, and the radio will not update the key.
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The radio updates at most 30 keys each time. If the keys are more than 30, the system splits them
as several packets (5 packets at most) before transmission. The radio updates the old keys only after
receiving all new keys successfully, otherwise it stores the new keys but will not update them when
the effective time arrives.
 For Key Destroy
The radio immediately deletes all the encrypt keys, including the cache.
Hardware Encrypt
Hardware Encrypt of the Digital trunking radio supports both voice service encryption and data service
encryption. Hardware Encrypt between the trunking radios is realized via security encryption protocol.
 Voice Service Encryption
If the Hardware Encrypt feature is enabled, the Digital trunking radio will encrypt the voice in every
transmission. The encryption algorithm and the encryption mechanism are determined by the encryption
module (the encryption option board interface is available for third party development, please consult us
for more information), you do not need to program the parameters of the Encrypt feature via CPS.
After a call is established, the calling radio will encrypt the voice data using the built-in encryption module
to generate a new data in each voice transmission, and the called party will decrypt received data using
the built-in encryption module. Make sure that the encryption algorithm and encryption mechanism of
the calling and called radios are the same, otherwise, the called radio will not be able to decrypt the
voice data correctly.
The Encrypt feature will be invalid when the Hardware Encrypt is enabled but the radio has no built-in
encryption module. The voice data will be transmitted unencrypted. For radios with display, the
encryption status icon will not be displayed either. If the called radio has no built-in encryption module
or the Encrypt feature is disabled, it will reject the call request from the calling radio with Encrypt feature
enabled. The communication result will be different subject to the Hardware Encrypt feature
configuration of the radios engaged in a same call.
 Data Service Encryption
If the Hardware Encrypt feature is enabled in the transmitting radio, the receiving radio will encrypt the
data in each transmission. If the Hardware Encrypt feature is disabled in the receiving radio, the receiving
radio cannot receive the encrypted data service
In the same trunking system, all the radios must be with the same encryption option board, because the
encryption algorithm and key are included in the encryption option aboard. The transmitting radio
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randomly selects a key ID from the encryption option board in each encryption, and the receiving radio
decrypts the received data according to the key value of the selected key ID.
If the Hardware Encrypt feature is enabled in the transmitting radio without built-in encryption module,
the prompt “Device not found” is displayed on the radio screen, and the data will be forbidden to be sent.
Tools
The encryption functions (such as Encrypt Type and Key Value) and Encrypt menu needs to be configured
via Customer Programming Software (CPS) by your dealer. You can enable and disable the Encrypt feature
via the menu and programmable keys. Key configuration via remote control or air interface signaling is not
available. It can be configured via CPS only.
Before configuration, please make sure the radio supports Full Encrypt feature. Please contact us
for more information.
Encrypt Feature Parameter Configuration

CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Encrypt -> Encryption.
Parameter: Please refer to CPS Help for details.
Group Encrypt Parameter Configuration

 Encrypt Type
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Contact -> Group Call.
Parameter: Encrypt Type. Please refer to CPS Help for details.
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 Dynamic Group Encrypt Type
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Dial Scheme -> Dial Mode -> DGNA
Parameter: Dynamic Group Encrypt Type. Please refer to CPS Help for details.
Other Parameters
 Encrypt Menu (Optional)
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Menu -> Settings -> Radio Settings -> Encrypt.
 Programmable Key of Encrypt
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons -> Button.
Parameter: Encrypt. Take SK1 Short as an example.
Description: User can press this key to enable or disable the Encrypt feature.
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 Encrypt Voice Tone
CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting -> Digital Trunking -> Alert Tone
Parameter: Encrypt Voice Tone, please refer to CPS Help for details.
 Encrypt Voice LED
CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting -> Digital Trunking -> LED
 Encrypt Voice Icon
CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting -> Digital Trunking -> Icon/Pop
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OTAR Configuration
 Other Packet Data
The Other Packet Data must be enabled because the OTAR command is transmitted through packet
data.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> System -> Packet Data -> Other Packet Data.
Parameter: Other Packet Data, please refer to CPS Help for details.
 Private Authentication
Before the radio receives the OTAR command, the system will initiate Private authentication to verify the
validity of the radio. Thus Private Authentication must be enabled and Private Authentication Key must
be configured.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Security -> Private Authentication.
Parameters: Private Authentication and Private Authentication Key, please refer to CPS Help for details.
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 Encrypt Type
The OTAR is used to update or destroy Private encrypt key. Thus Encrypt Type must be set as Standard
Encrypt.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Encrypt -> Encryption -> Encrypt Type.
Parameters: Encrypt and Encrypt Type, please refer to CPS Help for details.
 Air Key
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Security -> Air Key.
Parameters: Air Key File, Decrypt Key for Air Rekeying Transmit, Decrypt Key for Air Rekeying Store,
please refer to CPS Help for details.
 (Read Only) Encrypt Strategy of System
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View encryption strategy transmitted from the system and keys to be updated or out of date.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Encrypt -> Encrypt Key List.
Description: All parameters are read only, please refer to CPS Help for details.
 Overdue Encrypt Decode
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Encrypt -> Encrypt Key List.
Description: Overdue Encrypt Decode, please refer to CPS Help for details.
4.2.2.3 FAQ
What’s the function of the End-to-End Encryption feature?
The feature provides end-to-end encryption for communication (voice/data service) in trunking system to
enhance the information security.
Can one radio use different Encrypt Types?

A radio can only use one Encrypt Type. But the Encrypt Service can be set to Only Voice, Only Data or
Voice and Data.
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How many kinds of key length does End-to-End Encryption feature support?
The End-to-End Encryption supports 40bits, 128bits and 256bits keys (that is 10, 32 and 64 characters
respectively). You may request your dealer to configure the key length per your actual need.
Do radios with Full Encrypt disabled support End-to-End Encryption

feature?
The radios with Full Encrypt disabled supports Basic Encrypt feature, but it can only set an encryption key
with 10 characters. The Full Encrypt feature is a paid service, please contact us for details.
What’s the encryption type of End-to-End Encryption feature? Can dealer

use its own encryption device?
The radio supports two end-to-end encryption types: Private Encrypt and Hardware Encrypt. For Private
Encrypt, the encryption algorithm and key are stored in radio software, so the extra encryption board is not
required. For Hardware Encrypt, the built-in encryption option board is needed. Currently, the encryption
option board interface is available for third party development. You can customize the encryption option
board, and store your encryption algorithm and key in the option board.
Will End-to-End Encrypt feature affect the communication distance and

quality?
The feature will not affect the communication distance and quality.
Will End-to-End Encryption feature be valid when the radio is transmitting

or receiving?
The End-to-End Encrypt feature parameters include Encrypt, Encrypt Type, Encrypt Service, Only Receive
Encrypt Voice, PSTN Encrypt, PABX Encrypt, GPS Data Encrypt, Text Message Encrypt, Third Party
Service Encrypt, Without E2EE Indicator, Encrypt Key Length, and Key List.
 Encrypt, Encrypt Type, Encrypt Service, PSTN Encrypt, PABX Encrypt, Encrypt Key Length, Without
E2EE Indicator, and Key List are the common parameters which are valid when the radio is transmitting
or receiving.
 GPS Data Encrypt, Text Message Encrypt and Third Party Service Encrypt are valid only when the radio
is transmitting.
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 Only Receive Encrypt Voice is valid only when the radio is receiving.
4.2.3 Over the Air Encryption

4.2.3.1 Overview
Over the Air Encryption is a security mechanism to protect voice, data, and signaling against eavesdropping
and attacking during transmission over the air interface.On the sending party, the original data is encrypted
before transmission over the air interface. On the receiving party, the data must be decrypted to obtain the
original data. This ensures data security.
Both the Over the Air Encryption and End-to-end Encryption can be used at the same time to provide better
encryption solution.
The following services can be encrypted over the air interface.
 Voice service: private call, group call, all call, and ambience listening.
 Data service: text message, GPS message, and third-party services.
 Signaling: all the signaling excluding registration, authentication, and over the air key management.
Principle
The Over the Air Encryption feature adopts Hytera-defined air interface encryption algorithm, key generation
algorithm, key transmission over the air interface, and content format.
The encryption key includes common cipher key (CCK), group cipher key (GCK), group common cipher key
(GCCK), and transmission key.
 CCK: It is used to encrypt all the signaling and services excluding group call. The CCK is generated and
managed by the centralized network management using AES128 encryption algorithm in the system.
Then the system sends the CCK to the radio over the air interface.
 GCK and GCCK: GCK is composed of repeated radio ID. GCCK is generated by performing XOR
operation on GCK and CCK. GCCK is used to encrypt group call.
 Transmission key: It is used to protect the security of CCK transmitted by the system. The system uses
the transmission key to encrypt the CCK and sends it to the radio over the air interface. After the radio
successfully decrypts the CCK by transmission key, the radio can obtain the CCK. The system
configures the transmission key type and encryption key.
The following flowchart illustrates the encryption procedures among Radio A, Radio B, and base station
(BS).
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1. The system broadcasts the CCK through the BS.
2. The radio receives the CCK message and check whether the CCK ID in the message is the same as
that its own CCK ID. If not, the radio sends the CCK request to the system.
3. The system sends the CCK encrypted by transmission key to the radio.
4. The radio receives the CCK, decrypts it through the transmission key, and store the CCK.
5. Radio A uses the CCK to generate the key stream and encrypts information X using the key stream and
encryption algorithm.
6. The radio A sends the information X (e.g. signaling, voice, or data) to the BS over the air interface.
7. The BS receives the information X and uses the CCK to generate key stream. After that, the BS uses
the key stream and encryption algorithm to decrypt information x and obtain the clear information X.
8. The BS uses the key stream and encryption algorithm to encrypt the information X.
9. The BS transmits information X to the Radio B over the air interface.
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10. The radio B receives the encrypted information X and uses CCK to generate key stream. After that, the
radio B uses the key stream and encryption algorithm to decrypt information. Finally, the radio A obtains
clear information X.
CCK has lifetime and grace time configured by the system. After the CCK enters the grace time, the
radio automatically applies for CCK in the current version or next version from the system.
 CCK lifetime is a duration that the CCK is effective. The duration is 20–120 days. The default
duration is 60 days.
 CCK grace time is a duration before CCK is invalid. The duration is 5–15 days. The default duration
is 7 days.
The Over the Air Encryption feature must be configured on both the system and radio. The following
describes how to configured this feature on the radio. For details on configuring this feature for the system,
refer to Hytera DS-6210 Trunking System FAT Test Scheme (for CPS-P3) V6.5.00.
CPS path: Digital Trunking > General Setting > Encrypt > Over the Air Encryption
Parameter: Over the Air Encryption, CCK Alarm Time, and Transmission Key Type. Please refer to CPS
Help for details.
4.2.3.3 Operation
The CCK is generated and managed by the system. After you configure the Over the Air Encryption feature
for the radio, the radio can obtain the CCK and use this feature.
This chapter describes the indications displayed on the radio screen after the Over the Air Encryption feature
is activated and the radio updates the CCK.
Indications on Radio Screen

After the Over the Air Encryption feature is enabled, the voice, data, and signaling transmitted by the radio
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will be encrypted.
When the Over the Air Encryption feature is enabled, the radio displays the icon in the status bar as
shown below. When you make the non-encryption voice call, this icon will disappear. After this service is
complete, the icon appears in the status bar again.
When the radio enables the alarm feature, end-to-end encryption feature, and over the air encryption
feature, the following icons appear in the status bar according to the following order:
Alarm >end-to-end encryption >over the air encryption
Indications on Radio Screen Upon Updating CCK

The system broadcasts the CCK at interval. Before the radio receives the CCK, the radio will update the
CCK. At this time, the message "Updating CCK" prompts on the screen. In this case, the radio cannot
transmit and receive. Only the power on-off key is available.
4.3 Positioning
4.3.1 Overview
The Global Positioning System (GPS) feature facilitates location-based applications, allowing visible
dispatch by the dispatch station. When this feature is enabled, the user can obtain its real-time location
information or query that of another radio, and can report location information to another radio or to the
dispatch station.
The GPS feature is available to the following models.
 Radios with positioning chip support all GPS features.
The ninth character of the model number is G, C or R, for example, HP780-T00G0000-MB000C-Uv-0-

D.
 "G" means the radio supports GPS.
 "C" means the radio supports both GPS and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (COMPASS).
 "R" means the radio supports both GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS).
To view the model number, click Radio Information in Customer Programming Software (CPS) after
the radio is connected. For more information, please contact Hytera or your supplier.
 Radios without positioning chip can query location of the radios with positioning chip through Call
Location or Query Neighbors.
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Restriction
 The radios without positioning chip can query location of the radios with positioning chip through Call
Location or Query Neighbors only.
 The satellite signal reception is subject to the environment in which the radio is located. The signal
strength may be low in such unfavorable places as basement, train, or subway.
4.3.2 Configuration
This chapter describes only how to configure the radio. For the dispatch station, refer to relevant documents.
Configuring Common Parameters

1. Enable the GPS feature.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> GPS Position
Parameters: GPS. Refer to CPS Help for detailed description.
2. Select the positioning system and set the GPS stabilized time.
CPS Path: Common -> Accessories -> GPS
Parameters: Positioning System Setting and GPS Stabilized Time.
The Positioning System Setting is used to select the positioning system, and only available for the radios
that support COMPASS or GLONASS.
The GPS Stabilized Time is used to set a time after which the radio uses the satellite signal for
positioning. Because the satellite requires time for positioning, there will be deviation when the radio first
receives the broadcasted signal. In this case, a time can be set to improve location accuracy of the radio.
If accurate location is required, it is recommended to set GPS Stabilized Time at or more than
5.
3. Enable the GPS Data Encrypt feature if you want to encrypt the reported GPS data.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Encrypt -> Encryption -> Data Service.
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Parameters: GPS Data Encrypt. Please refer to CPS Help for details.
Configuring Parameters Related to Location Query

1. Configure the parameters for location information display.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> GPS Position.
Parameters: Please refer to CPS Help for details.
2. Configure the dispatch station ID.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> GPS Position -> GPS Applications.
Parameters: See below figure.
The dispatch station ID must be configured when the radio is positioned through a third-party application
(to realize the features like Message With Position and Query Neighbors). This ID must be unique and
comply with the dial rules of the system.
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The radio transmits the third-party application data in packet data mode. If Third Party Packet
Data (CPS Path is Digital Trunking -> System -> Packet Data) is set as None, the above
parameters will unavailable.
3. Enable the Call Location feature.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> GPS Position -> Voice with Location.
Parameters: Talker Location Display and Display Type. Refer to CPS Help for detailed description.
With this feature enabled, the radio displays talker’s location after the call sets up. The talker
(transmitting radio) must enable Voice with Location, otherwise the receiving radio will not display his/her
location. The radio without positioning chip does not support Voice with Location, thus it only displays
other talker’s location.
The radio displays the received location according to Display Type.
 Radios with positioning chip
 Sixteen Azimuth and Distance: To display sixteen azimuth and distance.
 Accurate Azimuth and Distance: To display accurate azimuth and distance.
 Talker Location: To display longitude and latitude.
 Radios without positioning chip
Talker Location: To display longitude and latitude.
4. (Optional) Configure menus if you want to enable or disable GPS related features through radio menu.
Parameters: See below figure. The radio without positioning chip displays Call Location and Query
Neighbors menus only. Refer to CPS for detailed description.
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For radios with positioning chip, the above parameters is available only when the GPS feature
is enabled.
The radio transmits the third-party application data in packet data mode. If Third Party Packet
Data (CPS Path is Digital Trunking -> System -> Packet Data) is set as None, Message With
Position and Query Neighbors will unavailable.
The Query Neighbors is used to query location of the radios with GPS enabled. After obtaining
the location, the radio with positioning chip displays distance, direction, longitude and latitude
of the target radio, while the radio without positioning chip displays longitude and latitude only.
Configuring Parameters Related to Passive Report

The radio reports location information as requested by the system if the following parameters are configured.
1. Configure the Supplementary Control Channel.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning.
Parameters: Supplementary Control CH. Refer to CPS for detailed description.
2. Configure the response strategy for the radio when no GPS data is detected.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> GPS Position.
Parameters: Invalid GPS Data Response and Invalid GPS Data Response (SCC). Refer to CPS for
detailed description.
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Configuring Parameters Related to Active Report

The radio reports location information to the dispatch station or other radios after the following parameters
are configured. The system can modify the conditions under which the radio reports location information.
1. Configure the conditions under which the radio automatically reports location information.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> GPS Position -> GPS Active Report.
Parameters: See below figure. Refer to CPS for detailed description.
2. Configure Location Info Priority and Send Location on PTT.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> Location Application.
3. Enable Voice with Location feature.
CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Positioning -> Location Application -> Voice with
Location.
Parameters: Voice with Location, PTT and Time. Refer to CPS for detailed description.
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4.3.3 Application
This chapter describes GPS applications on the radio.
 Time synchronization
To allow the radio to keep its time clock synchronized with the satellite time source, go to "Common ->
RTC" in the CPS, and set Priority Time Source to GPS Timing.
 Viewing the location information
To view the location information, go to "Menu -> Position -> Position View". The real-time location
information includes the longitude, latitude, speed, altitude, time, date and the number of visible satellites.
 Viewing talker’s location during a call
To view talker’s location during a call, go to “Menu -> Position -> Call Location”. After the call sets up,
the radio displays taker’s location if the talker (transmitting radio) enables the Voice w/Location.
 Reporting location information to the system
The radio automatically reports location information as requested by the system, allowing the dispatch
station to locate it for dispatch purpose.
In addition, the radio also automatically reports location information when preset conditions are satisfied.
 Third-party Applications
The radio can be positioned through a third-party application.
 Message With Position
To send a message with location information to the preset dispatch station, go to "Menu -> Position
-> Message with Position".
In addition, the radio automatically reports location information to the preset dispatch station when
the telemetry feature is activated (the prerequisite is that Action parameter is set to Send Status w/
GPS Message Command).
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 Query Neighbors
To query location of the radio with GPS enabled, go to "Menu -> Position -> Query Neighbors". The
dispatch station sends location of the nearest four radios in the same group to the radio.
After obtaining location data, the radio with positioning chip displays distance, direction, longitude and
latitude of the target radio, while the radio without positioning chip displays longitude and latitude only.
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Application Notes Abbreviations
5. Abbreviations
Abbreviation Full Name
CCK Common Cipher Key
CPS Customer Programming Software
DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
GPS Global Position System
IPPBX IP Private Branch Exchange
PABX Private Automatic Branch eXchange
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
RRS Radio Register Service
SIP Session Initiation Protocol
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 Technical support engineers

Indicates references that can further describe the related topics.

Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.

Indicates situations that could cause minor personal injury.

To save the configuration, click Apply.

The screen displays "Invalid Battery!".

> Directs you to access a multi-level menu. Go to File > New.

Item Description Example

For details about using the DWS, refer to

To set the IP address, run the following

00 V1.5 November 2021 Initial release.

Configure the QR Code menu

Configure the programmable key of QR Code

Parameters: QR Code. SK1 Short is taken as an example.

2.2 Mode Switch

The Mode Switch includes Automatic Switch and Manual Switch.

2.2.2.2 Manual Switch

One Touch Call/Menu

2.2.3.1 Automatic Switch

2. Enable Mode Automatic Switch feature, and configure related parameters.

CPS Path: Common -> Setting -> Mode.

CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons.

Parameters: Mode Auto Switch. Take SK1 Short as an example.

CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> Buttons.

2.2.3.2 Manual Switch

CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons.

CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> Buttons.

Parameters: Operation Mode Switch. Take Numeric Key 1 as an example.

a. Enable Zone/Subgroup Switch Mode.

CPS Path: Common -> Setting -> Mode.

Parameters: Zone/Subgroup Switch Mode.

b. Add the conventional channels to the Digital trunking subgroup.

CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> Contact -> Subgroup List.

CPS Path: Digital Trunking -> General Setting -> Buttons.

 CPS path for conventional mode is General Setting -> Buttons.

 It is suggested to configure the same programmable keys in different modes.

Parameters: Operation Mode Switch. Take Pin#3 as an example.

 It is suggested to configure the same GPIO Pin in different modes.

Configuring the Profiles feature

Parameters: See CPS Help for specific parameter descriptions.

Configuring the Profile Menu

Configuring the Shortcuts

2.4 Smart Switch Screen

Configure Preset Screen

Configuring the Shortcuts

The gain types include:

2.5.2 Audio Path

 Internal Microphone is the built-in microphone of the radio.

Radio type Internal Microphone External Microphone

The microphone of audio accessory, such

The microphone of the audio

CPS Path: Common -> UI Setting -> UI Setting -> Volume

2. Configure the microphone menu.

3. (Optional) Configure the programmable key of Mic Set Switch.

 Internal speaker is the built-in speaker of the radio.

Radio Type Internal Speaker External Speaker