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Manual No. RT5201-MSOP Publication #990427 Printed: Auguat 1989

304 Enterprise Street Escondido, CA 92029, U.S.A. Phone: (619) 747-1079, Telex 695-433 Fax (619) 741-1658

WARRANTY
Trans World Communications, Inc. (TWC) warrants that new TWC equipment has been manufactured free of defects in design, material and workmanship. If the equipment does not give satisfactory service due to defects covered by this warranty, TWC will, at its option, replace or repair the equipment free of charge. The warranty is for a period of 90 days from the date of installation. In the event that the equipment is not installed within 90 days of factory shipment, satisfactory evidence of the installation date must be submitted.
LIMITATIONS:

This warranty does not cover physical damage caused by impact, liquids or gases. Defects caused by lightning, static discharge, voltage transients, or application of incorrect supply voltages are specifically excluded from this warranty.
RETURN OF EQUIPMENT USA:

The equipment shan be returned freight prepaid to the Service Department, Trans World Communications, Inc., 304 Enterprise Street, Escondido, California 92029. The equipment should be packed securely, as TWC will not be responsible for damage incurred in transit Please include a letter containing the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4. Model, serial number, and date of installation. Name of dealer or supplier of equipment Detailed explanation of problem. R;turnshipping instructions.

TWC will return the equipment prepaid by United Parcel Service, Parcel Post or truck. If alternate shipping is specified, freight charges will be made collect.
RETURN OF EQUIPMENT FOREIGN:

Write for specific instructions. Do not return equipment without authorization. It is usually not possible to clear equipment through U.S. Customs without the correct documentation. If equipment is returned without authorization, the sender is responsible for all taxes, customs duties and clearance charges.
LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY:

This warranty shall cover all parts in the equipment for a period of 12 months from the date of installation, subject to the previous conditions and limitations. The parts will be replaced free of cost. The labor charges will be made at the current TWC hourly service rate.
PARTS REPLACEMENT:

If it is not practical, or the purchaser does not want to return the equipment to the factory, this warranty is limited to the supply of replacement parts for a period of 12 months from the date of equipment installation. The following instructions for the supply of replacement parts should be followed: 1. Return defective parts prepaid to: Parts Replacement, Trans World Communications, Inc., 304 Enterprise Street, Escondido, California 92029. 2. Include a letter with the following information: a) Part number(s). b) Serial number and model of equipment. c) Date of installation. Parts returned without this information will not be replaced. In the event of a dispute over the age of the replacement part, components date coded over 24 months prior will be considered out of warranty.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Introduction Control Signalling Transceiver Response Technical Specifications SECTION 2 -INSTALLATION 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Transceiver Connections Power Supply Balance ~heck, 2-Wire System Only 4- Wire To 2-Wire Conversion Dc Keying Option Instructions SECTION 3 - OPERATION 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7
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Power On/Off, Audio Gain Control RemotelLocal Control Selection Speaker On/Off Squelch On/Off Mode Switches Mode Switches Automatic Antenna Tuner Control External Amp On/Off Scan Mode Initiate Button Up/Down Tuning Buttons Se1cal1 Buttons Keypad Backlight Switch Front-Panel Indicators Frequency Display Loudspeaker Front-Panel Connector Channel Frequencies Operation - Memory-Channel Selection Operation - Free-Tune Channel Programming The Free-Tune Channel Programming The Free-Tune Channel For Half-Duplex Frequencies Recalling The Free-Tune Channel Fine Tuning The Transceiver Operation - Scan Mode Operation - Selcall CW Sidetone

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SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION The RT5201 remote control is an audio-dependent control system which allows great physical separation from the transceiving equipment to the operating point The unit may be used over any full-duplex (continuously bidirectional) audio link; including a twisted pair (supplied), good quality leased line, microwave link, etc. 1.2 CONTROL SIGNALLING The remote control achieves its control signalling using an AFSK data transmission standard-Bell 103, and runs at 600 baud. A microprocessor at the control head interprets the various functions and commands, and translates them into serial data bursts. The data bursts are then futher translated into audio tones and sent over the twisted pair (or other link) to the transceiver. 1.3 TRANSCEIVER RESPONSE The transceiver has the same data capability, and when it receives the data burst, puts out an answerback to let the control head know that it was received correctly. This "ARQ" type of system ensures that the control head shows only valid information. 1.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 defmes technical specifications of the remote control.

TABLE 1-1. Technical Specifications. REMOTE INTERFACE: TRANSCEIVER INTERFACE: LINE LEVELS: DATA TRANSMISSION MEDIUM: DATA FORMAT: CONTROLS: 2-wire line, 600 ohms nominal, bidirectional, or 4-wire unbalanced. 2-wire line, 600 ohms, RS-232 in/out, or 4-wire unbalanced. -10 dBm to +3 dBm. AFSK, U.S. standard tones. ASCII, 600 Baud, 8 bits, with asynchronous simplex acknowledgment system sent in four byte bursts. 16 key Keypad (Channel, Frequency, Selective Call Code/Select, Scan Frequency Step Up/Down), Audio Gain, Mode (USB, LSB, AM), Squelch (On/Off), Coupler Tune Initiate. Liquid crystal (channel number, frequency, selective-calling code, link status). Internal loudspeaker, 2-W output. Less than 5 % added. Low impedance dynamic, internal gain control and VOGAD. Metal-oxide varistor, 2-wire systems. 12 Vdc @ 1 Amp maximum. Fully waterproof and submersible.

DISPLAY: AUDIO: DISTORTION: MICROPHONE INPUT: TRANSIENT PROTECTION: POWER SUPPLY: ENVIRONMENT: TEMPERATURE RANGE: SIZE: WEIGHT:

11.0 em W x 10.8 em H x 31.8 cm D (4.4 ft x 4.3 ft x 12.5 ft). 2.3 kg (5.01 Ibs) Specifications subject to change without notice.
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SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 TRANSCEIVER CONNECTIONS Use the accessory cable provided to connect the control head to the transceiver. Plug the large connector into J2 connector on the transceiver, and insert the small connector into the control head. If more than 10 meters of connecting cable are required, a splice may be made or a good voice-grade, leased line may be obtained for the purpose, if the 2-wire system is used. Conventional telephone lines may not be suitable for use with the remote, since harmonic and other undesirable distortions may be present in unknown quantity. The poor balance of such phone lines also detracts heavily from system performance. 2.2 POWER SUPPLY The head is designed to run from the +12 Vdc from the transceiver. Dc is brought out in the four-conductor cable provided. from the transceiver to the control head. Adjust R52 for a null in, the tone as monitored at R55. Replace U28 after powering down the transceiver. Repower the transceiver. In the control head, power down and remove U12 (Figure 2-4). Short pin 8 of U12 to pin 16 of U12 at its socket. Monitor the non-ground side of the volume control with the scope or Sinadder. Adjust R29 on the PC board for a null in the transmitted tone. The transceiver should be squelched during this adjustment. R29 is a potentiometer near the line transformer. Replace the covers. 2.4 4WIRE TO 2-WIRE CONVERSION Remove the cover from the control head, remove the connectors attached to the control-head PC board and then lift it out. Remove the bottom cover of the transceiver. Gain access to the M9 PCB in the transceiver and remove it It is best to place the M9 on an anti-static bag like the ones used to ship PCB's. In the control head, remove the jumper in transformer T2 holes "3" and "4." Solder the transformers provided in the 2-wire kit (part Number 410028) into both the M9 and the control head PCB (Tl on the M9RC - see Figure 2-1, and T2 on the control head - see Figure 2-2). On the M9, remove the 22-gauge jumpers from "A" to "C", and from "B" to "D." Now jumper together "A" to "X", and "B" to "Y." Replace the M9 PCB. In the control head, change R38 from 113152 to 113332, a 3.3-kilohm, 1/8-W resistor. Reinstall the control-head PC board in the remote control. Perform the balancing procedure jn paragraph 2.3. 2.5 DC KEYING OPTION INSTRUCTIONS Remove the wire from J5 pin 8 and reinsert the pin in J12, pin 1. Use the two-pin female connector provided to mate with J12.

2.3 BALANCE CHECK, 2WIRE SYSTEM ONLY

After the balanced line has been connected, it may be necessary to adjust the balance on the line at both ends of the link. This will only be required, however, if the line is "lossy" (has significant energy losses), or is very much longer than the one provided. To check the balance, open the' cover of the control head and remove the bottom cover of the transceiver to gain access to the M9RC module.

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SECTION 3 OPERATION
3.1 INTRODUCTION The remote control is used in conjunction with the transceiver. Its operation is similar to that of the transceiver and most of its control functions are the same. Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of the remote control with functions defmed by numerical call-outs. These callouts are referenced in the text by numbers in parentheses following the section subheadings. 3.2 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Operator controls on the transceiver front panel are as follows: AM (5). Compatible AM (AME). This mode is used to provide a signal that is intelligible to an AM station. It is unlikely to be required for normal communications. Turn the USB/LSB switch to USB, the AM switch to AM and the CW switch to PIT. CW (6). This mode is for use with RITY systems. Turn the USB/LSB switch to USB, the AM switch to Off, and the CW switch to CWo 3.2.6 Automatic Antenna Tuner Control (ATU) (7) The ATV switch is used to initiate a tune cycle of an Automatic Antenna Tuner (ATlOOor RATlOO). Whenever the switch is depressed, the tuner will go into a tune cycle; the tuning is automatic and a tone is present in the loudspeaker during the tune cycle. 3.2.7 External Amp On/Off (AMPL) (8) If an external RF power amplifier is used, its PIT function may be disabled by turning this switch to Off. 3.2.8 Scan Mode Initiate Button (SCAN) (9) Used to control the transceiver scan mode. See section 3.9 for operation. The unit scans the same way as the transceiver. The transceiver scans channels at the rate of one channel every three seconds. If the selective call system is fitted, the scan is stopped by the selective call when a call is received. 3.2.9 Up/Down Tuning Buttons (i,J,) (10, 11) Switch 10 controls the Up tuning and 11 controls the Down tuning. See section 3.8 for operation. 3.2.10 Selcall Buttons (S.C., CALL) (12, 13) Switch 12 controls the entering of the 3-digit Selcall code and switch 13 controls sending of the Selcall code. See section 3.10 for operation. 3.2.11 Keypad (14) The keypad is used to program channel frequencies. See sections 3.7 and 3.8 for operation. 3.2.12 Backlight Switch (LIGHT) (15) This is a two-position toggle switch that turns the display backlight on or off. 3.3 FRONT-PANEL INDICATORS Indicators on the transceiver front panel include the following: 3.3.1 Frequency Display (16) The display shows the selected channel and/or channel frequency. A moving decimal point indicates whether a
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3.2.1 Power On/Off, Audio Gain Control AUDIO GAIN) (1) Turns the unit off in the OFF position. (The transceiver should be left on when using the remote control, and vice versa). Adjusts the audio volume in receive mode. Full CCW position is minimum volume and full CW position is maximum volume. 3.2.2 Remote/Local Control Selection The display on the remote indicates "R.C. OFF" when the control is at the transceiver. The display on the transceiver will indicate "R.C. ON" when the control is from the remote. To restore control at either the. remote or the transceiver, press the "F' button. 3.2.3 Speaker On/Off (SPEAKER) (2) A two-position toggle switch that can be used to turn the loudspeaker off. 3.2.4 Squelch On/Off (SQUELCH) (3) This turns the squelch circuits on. The squelch eliminates background noise and is internally set to open on weak voice signals. 3.2.5 Mode Switches (MODE) (4, 5, and 6) The three mode switches are labeled 4, 5, and 6; they are used to select either USB or LSB operation (4), turn the AM carrier injection on (5), and turn the CW circuitry on
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LSB (4). To select LSB operation, turn the USB/LSB switch to LSB, the AM switch to Off and the CW switch to PIT. NOTE LSB is usually used if there is interference on the other sideband. In many countries (including the USA) this mode is illegal and will not be fitted into the transceiver. USB (4). Used for most normal SSB operation. Turn the USB/LSB switch to USB, the AM switch to Off, and the CW switch to PIT.

receive or transmit frequency is displayed. For further operation, see sections 3.6 and 3.7. 3.3.2 Loudspeaker (17) The speaker is used during receive and its audio output is controlled by the setting of the AUDIO GAIN control (3.2.1). Turning the SQUELCH switch (3.2.4) on will mute the speaker during conditions of background noise or extraneous single-tone signals.
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3.7 OPERATION

mFREEmTUNE CHANNEL

Channel 00 is used for free tuning the transceiver. Both simplex and half-duplex frequencies can be programmed into channel 00. The last entered frequency is retained in the transceiver memory.
3.1.1 PROGRAMMING CHANNEL THE FREEmTUNE

Audio Connector (AUDIO). A 5-pin audio connector is used for either handset or CW operation. To operate on CW (morse) plug the key into either of the audio sockets and use either .USB or LSB. The transmitter automatically switches on when the key is pressed. Make a short pause in the keying and the transceiver will return to receive mode. In microphone operation, the internal VOGAD circuit automatically adjusts the audio gain to provide full transmitter output Speak close to the microphone in a clear voice. Shouting will not provide any increased output and may reduce intelligibility.
3.5 CHANNEL FREQUENCIES

1. Press the "C" key. 2. Press the "0" key twice. 3. Enter desired channel frequency. 4. Press the "F' key. (The selected frequency should now be displayed with the moving decimal pointer at the "receive" location).
3.7.2 PROGRAMMING THE FREEmTUNE CHANm NEl FOR HALFmDUPLEX FREQUENCIES

When one frequency is entered, the transceiver automatically assumes that it is a simplex frequency. For halfduplex operating, do the following: 1. Do steps 1 through 4 of section 3.7.1. This programs the receive frequency. 2. Press the "F' key. 3. Enter the desired transmit frequency. 4. Press the "F' key. The decimal pointer should now be in the "transmit" location.
3.7.3 RECALLING THE FREEmTUNE CHANNEL

The preset channel frequencies must be programmed at the transceiver. To recall any channel frequency, press the "F' key as on the transceiver.
3.6 OPERATION SELECTION mMEMORYmCHANNEl

Since the last frequency programmed into the free tune channel is stored in memory, it is an easy matter to recall this channel. 1. Press the "C" key. 2. Press the "0" key twice. The transceiver is now in the free tune mode and the last entered frequency is displayed.
3.8 FINE TUNING THE TRANSCEIVER

After specific memory channels have been programmed, recalling them is a simple matter. The following procedure is used. 1. Press the "C" key. 2. Press the two-digit channel number.
NOTE

The up and down buttons in the front panel permit tuning of the transceiver frequency up or down from the original programmed frequency. The following procedures apply: 1. A single push steps the transceiver 100 Hz. The frequency can be changed in 100-Hz steps either up or down by pushing the appropriate button continuously (push, then release-push, release-etc.). 2. Only the receive frequency can be changed in the above-mentioned manner. Any change entered is retained only until the channel is changed. If the channel is changed and then changed again back to the original channel, the original frequency is once again displayed; any frequency offset previously put in is forgotten. 3. On the free-tune channel (CHOO), it is possible to change the frequency in memory permanently by pressing the "F' key after any up/down frequency stepping.
3.9 OPERATION SCAN MODE

All channel numbers have two digits-01 to 99. Channel selection is the only function available in Mode 3. 3. Press the "F' key to display the receive frequency (the moving decimal pointer on the display will be in the "receive" location). 4. Press the "F' key again to display the transmit frequency (the moving decimal pointer on the display will be in the "transmit" location).
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Continuously pressing the "F" key will cause the display to alternate between monitoring the receive and transmit frequency. The display will automatically return to the "receive" frequency after a transmit cycle is ended and the PTT is released.
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The transceiver can scan between 2 and 98 channels when in the scan mode. Note that the desired channel frequencies must be programmed at the transceiver. The scan limit

must also be set at the transceiver. See the Operation Section of the transceiver technical manual for further details. 1. To initiate the scan mode for a desired frequency, press the "SCAN" key. The channels that will be scanned are defined by the scan limit previously set and retained in memory in the transceiver.
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3.12 OPERATION-

TRANSCALLIR

The Transcall/R feature is optional. Check that it is installed before attempting to use it. Each transceiver in the Transcall/R domain utilizes the three-digit Selcall code (001 to 255) for identification. This is internally programmed in the option module. In addition, each unit in the system should be programmed to scan the same number of "Transcall" channels. This is also an adjustment in the option module (see Section 12.2 of the technical manual). To initiate a Transcall/R, press the "S.C." key and enter the three-digit code for the desired station. Flip the toggle switch from "SC" to "TC", and press the "CALL" button after the scan has begun. An arming tone will sound, and the transceiver will now be under full control of the Transcall/R circuit. Normal operation involves scanning, along with brief transmissions on each channel. When both stations become synchronized, they will step together and seek the channel providing best communications. Following this sequence (lasting a maximum of five minutes), the transceiver will automatically switch to the best channel and sound an alarm. A "no contact" beeping tone will be heard at the sending station if the stations do not become synchronized.
3.12.1 ABORT/EXIT FROM TRANSCALLIR MODE

Channel numbers being scanned will not be displayed by the Remote Control during the scan sequence. 2. To stop the scan sequence, press the "SCAN" key again.
NOTE

It is necessary to stop the scan mode to enter new keypad functions.

3.10 OPERATION SELCALL

The selective-calling system is an optional feature. Check that it is fitted to the transceiver before using this function. Each transceiver is assigned a selective-call code (000 to 254). This code is internally programmed in the Selcall module. Press the "S.C." key and enter the three-digit code for the desired station. Press the "CALL" button, this will switch the transmitter on and will then send the selective call code. The station called will stop scanning and send back a transpond signal. The Selcall module at the station called displays "CALL" on the LCD display and sounds the call alarm tone at both stations. When a call is received, press the "SCAN" key to stop the scan. After the call is completed, press any key to cancel the "CALL" display. If the scan mode is in use, press the "SCAN" key again to initiate scan.
3.11 CW SIDETONE

The Transcall/R calling sequence may be stopped in progress, provided that the two stations have not yet synchronized. To abort, the calling station must hold the "CALL" key in for two seconds to stop the transmission. Exiting the TraI).scall/R mode (either before "CALL" is pressed, or after the best channel has been selected), is achieved by flipping the toggle switch from "TC" to "SC", then pressing "F' on the keypad. The display will clear within three seconds.
3.12.2 TRANSCALL SCAN

The remote control has been updated to include an audio muting circuit which suppresses the signalling "chirps" and audio sidetone when in TX sidetone, remove D9.

When scanning in the Transcall/R mode, the receiving sta tion will also respond to a valid selcall. The scan limit is determined by the setting internally programmed in the option module.

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4.1 ANSWER-BACK When any command is given from the control head; i.e., any button is pushed or any switch is toggled, a data burst is sent down to the transceiver and the control head waits for an answer indicating that the data was received. If the transceiver, for some reason, does not receive the data correctly, it will not send the answer-back. The control head will send the data again, and keep trying until it gets an answer. The data bursts going from the control head to the transceiver are only weakly audible at the control head, but the answer-back will be audible as a beep coming back from the transceiver. The receiver's audio is muted during the answer-back tone. Controls on the control head will be inactive after the time the data burst starts and before the answer-back is received, so it is good practice to listen for the answerback before going on to the next command. The control head is currently programmed to try for the answer-back 20 times, and then it will give up and indicate "Error." This means that in those 20 tries, no answer-backs were correctly received. All the functions of the remote have to use the data bursts, including the P1T (transmit) function. When the P1T switch of the microphone is pressed, you must wait for the answer-back burst before beginning communications. A high level of background noise at or near the operating position can cause the outgoing data bursts to be garbled at the transceiver. It may be necessary to reduce the MIC GAIN in order to stop any such problem. 4.2 Mle-GAIN ADJUSTMENT The MIe-GAIN adjustment is inside the control head, near the center of the PCB. Its designator is R6. It is recommended that the transmission of the unit under test be monitored while the MIC GAIN is adjusted until the presence of background noise is at a minimum and does not interfere with signalling. Going too far will cause final output power to be reduced, as the audio drive may become insufficient.

4.3 SIDE TONE

There is some side tone in the control head while transmitting, and turning the loudness control up too far will cause feedback to occur. Turn the loudness down or turn the loudspeaker off while transmitting. 4.4 "WATCHDOG" TIMER The remote control is equipped with a "watchdog" timer which, if the unit is left in transmit from the remote for longer than five minutes, will cause the transceiver to automatically revert to receive mode. For transmissions longer than five minutes, unkey briefly every four minutes or so.

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