BARRETT 900 SERIES PROGRAMING SOFTWARE

Barrett 900 Series Transceiver

Programming Software Manual

© Barrett Communications
BCM90001/1

Head office: European office:

Barrett Communications Pty Ltd Barrett Europe Limited
10 Port Kembla Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6163 19 Lenten Street
P O Box 1214, Bibra Lake WA 6965 Alton, Hampshire
AUSTRALIA GU34 1HG
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1.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................4

2.0 Software Installation ....................................................................................4

3.0 Operation ...........................................................................................................5

3.1 Main Screen............................................................................................5
3.1.1 File Menu ................................................................................5
3.1.2 Clients (transceiver) Menu ......................................................6
3.1.3 Transceiver Menu ...................................................................7
3.2 Configuration Options .............................................................................8
3.3 Adding / Editing a Client (transceiver) .....................................................9
3.4 Transceiver Configuration .......................................................................11
3.4.1 Operational Parameters ..........................................................11
3.4.1.1 Configuration ..........................................................11
3.4.1.2 Hardware Options ...................................................13
3.4.1.3 External Control Options .........................................13
3.4.1.4 Scanning.................................................................14
3.4.1.5 Ext Alarm ................................................................14
3.4.1.6 Clarifier Options ......................................................14
3.4.1.7 Mute Setting............................................................15
3.4.1.8 Scan/ Selcall and SSL Settings...............................15
3.4.2 Channel Parameters ...............................................................16
3.4.2.1 Channel Number.....................................................16
3.4.2.2 RX/TX Frequency ...................................................16
3.4.2.3 Channel Label.........................................................17
3.4.2.4 Channel Mode ........................................................17
3.4.2.5 Selcall .....................................................................17
3.4.2.6 Selcall Type ............................................................18
3.4.2.7 Channel Alarm Type ...............................................18
3.4.2.8 Scanning.................................................................18
3.4.2.9 Type ........................................................................19
3.4.2.10 Pre-programmed.....................................................19
3.4.2.11 Low power ..............................................................19
3.4.2.12 All Modes ................................................................19
3.4.2.13 Emergency Channel ...............................................19
3.4.2.14 Antenna 2 ...............................................................19
3.4.3 Display ....................................................................................20
3.4.3.1 Display Options.......................................................20
3.4.3.3 Back-light Level ......................................................21
3.4.4 Locks ......................................................................................22
3.4.4.1 Menu Locks ............................................................22
3.4.4.4 Selcall Group Locks ................................................23
3.4.4.4 Mute Locks .............................................................23
3.4.4.5 Mode Locks ............................................................23
3.4.5 Other.......................................................................................24
3.4.5.1 Labels .....................................................................24
3.4.5.2 TX Bands ................................................................24

4.0 Connection of the transceiver to the programming PC ..............25

4.1 Barrett 930, 950 and 980 ........................................................................25
4.2 Barrett 940 ..............................................................................................25

5.0 Sending programming information to the transceiver ................25

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6.0 Sending programming information from the transceiver...........26

7.0 Unlocking locked (killed) transceivers ................................................27

8.0 Programming a transceiver with the

Cloning - Programming menu locked from users..........................28

9.0 Trouble shooting............................................................................................28

10.0 Programming cable details .......................................................................29

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1.0 Introduction

Barrett 900 series transceiver programming software enables simple management of 930,
940 and 950 transceiver configurations for multiple clients and transceiver configurations.

The package is designed for use by Barrett dealers and network managers. It can be loaded
onto any PC that has a serial port and the minimum hardware configuration as listed at the
rear of this manual.

This manual describes how to load and start the software package. It also provides basic
details on the programming package operation, more detailed operating instructions are
provided in the package’s built in help function.

2.0 Software Installation

Insert Setup disk 1 into floppy drive A:

Go to the Start button on the task bar (Windows 95), and click on the Run.. command.

Type “A:\setup.exe and press enter.

Follow the on-screen prompts to install the software.

Or go to windows explorer and double click on the “setup.exe” icon in the a: drive.

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3.0 Operation
3.1 Main Screen
When the user initially starts the program, the main user screen is displayed. This screen is
used to control the client (transceiver) databases. The following section describes each
menu option.

3.1.1 File Menu

New Client (transceiver) List

This will create a new Barrett 900 series transceiver database with no clients in it. Use the
Clients Menu to add, edit and delete clients (transceivers) to and from this database.

Open Client (transceiver) List

This will open an existing Barrett 900 series transceiver database. If a Barrett 550 / DOS
RadCfg database is selected you will be prompted to convert it. The new database created
will be of the same name, but with the .MDB file extension.

Close Client (transceiver) List

This will close the currently opened Barrett 900 series transceiver database. All edit features
will be disabled until another Barrett 900 transceiver database is opened.

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Exit
This will exit the program, and close the open Barrett 900 series transceiver database.

3.1.2 Clients (transceiver) Menu

Add Client
Adds a new client (transceiver) to the client database. You will be required to fill in the
client’s name, a unique serial number, selcall id’s and transceiver pin number.

Edit Client
This will allow you to edit the client’s name, transceiver serial number, selcall id’s and
transceiver pin number. A client must be selected from the list.

Copy Client
Copies the currently selected transceiver configuration to another client.

Delete Client
This will delete a client from the client database.

Sort Method
This will select the method used to sort the clients (transceiver) list. Clicking the appropriate
button above the client list can also access this function.

Print Client (transceiver) List

This will print, to the selected printer, a list of all the clients in the currently open client
(transceiver) list.

Copy Client (transceiver) to another Database

This will copy the selected client (transceiver) to another database. If the destination
database does not exist, it will be created. If you wish to move the client (transceiver), use
this option, then delete this client from the current database.

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3.1.3 Transceiver Menu

Edit
Enables editing of the transceiver configuration for the currently selected client (transceiver).
If the client (transceiver) has been newly created, then the transceiver configuration will
be set to its default. Right clicking the mouse button in the client (transceiver) list window can
also access this function.

Send
This will send the transceiver configuration for the currently selected client to the Barrett 900
transceiver. The Barrett 900 transceiver will have to be setup to receive the configuration.
Right clicking the mouse button in the client (transceiver) list window can also access this
function.

Receive
This will receive the transceiver configuration from the Barrett 900 transeiver and write it to
the currently selected client. Any existing configuration this client had in the database is
deleted and overwritten. Right clicking the mouse button in the client (transceiver) list window
can also access this function.

Print
This will print the Barrett 900 transceiver configuration for the currently selected client.

Send Blank
This will send a blank pack to the Barrett 900 transceiver. This pack will contain all default
configuration options.

Unlock
This is used to unlock the transceiver, after a transceiver lock command was sent from the
remote transceiver.

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3.2 Configuration Options

To access the configuration options, go to the options menu on the main screen. After
clicking on it, the following options are displayed:-

Communication Port
This is the serial port where the Barrett 900 transceiver is connected. Usually COM1 or
COM2 depending on how the mouse, modem, or other peripherals are configured.

Printer
Selects the windows printer device to print to. Selecting ‘File’ as the printer here will prompt
the user for a file name when any printing occurs in the program.

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3.3 Adding / Editing a Client (transceiver)

To add a new client (transceiver), go to the Add Client menu option, in the Clients menu. To
edit a client (transceiver) in the database, it is first necessary to open a database file in the
file menu. Then go to the Clients menu in the main user screen. Select the Edit Client menu
option.

The user is presented with the following options:-

Client
This is the client’s name. The client name can be up to 30 characters.

Serial No
This is a unique transceiver serial number which you can assign to the transceiver. If the
serial number exists in the current database when you select close, you will be prompted to
change it.

Selcall ID1
This is the selective call ID for the client’s transceiver which you can assign. This is usually
unique to the client. The selcall ID is a 4 digit number.

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Selcall ID2
This is the second selective call ID for the client’s transceiver. The second Selcall ID is
usually not used, and therefore set to the same as selcall ID1. Each transceiver channel
can be set to use either selcall ID by default.

Transceiver Pin
This is a pin number that is used in the transceiver kill function. A confirmation pin is
required to be entered below it. This must be an 8 digit pin number.

Default Transceiver Pack

Selects the default configuration options to send to the radio. These options can be modified
through the transceiver configuration dialog box.

Type
Selects the type of the transceiver to be programmed.

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3.4 Transceiver Configuration

Go to the Edit menu option in the Transceiver menu. This will edit the transceiver
configuration for the currently selected client and transceiver.

3.4.1 Operational Parameters

To edit the operational parameters, go to the operational tab in the configuration window.

3.4.1.1 Configuration

These options are used to initially configure the transceiver. Whether the client can change
these options depends upon options set in Locks.

Transmit Frequency Programming

Enables transmit frequency programming. Note:- if frequency ranges are specified in the
“Band” section, transmit frequencies will only be allowed to be programmed from the front
panel within these ranges. The purpose of the “Bands” section is to allow for instance only
amateur band frequencies to be transmit frequency programmed.

Note:- This feature may be used only where local laws and regulations allow.

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Overwrite pre-programmed channels

When overwrite is enabled the client will be able to change pre-programmed channels,
Effectively this will allow the client to program all channels. If this option is not enabled the
client will only be able to program "empty channels" and channels that do not have the pre-
programmed option set.

Marine Transceiver
When this check-box is enabled any channels programmed by the client will default as
marine channels. This means that the clarifier for the channel will be 150Hz, unless the
channel is programmed to be a selcall channel.

Noise blanker On
If this option is enabled the noise blanker circuitry will be turned on. When disabled the
noise blanker will be turned off.

Scrambler On
If this option is enabled the scrambler circuitry will be turned on. When disabled the
scrambler will be turned off. The Scrambler Fitted option must also be set.

Low Power On
If this option is enabled the transceiver will transmit in low power mode on all channels. If
not enabled the transceiver will transmit at the default power programmed in each channel.

Transmit “over beeps”

If this option is enabled, when PTT is released a quick “over beep” is transmitted on air.

Emergency selcall
This option, when enabled, allows the transceiver to receive and transmit emergency
selcalls. Note:- Emergency selcall status can be assigned to any channel in the channel
programming setup.

Key “beeps” off

If this option is enabled beeps are not emitted when the user presses the front panel keys.

Transmit timeout
This option turns the transmitter off if the microphone PTT is held activated (i.e. wedged in a
car seat) for more than 1.5 minutes.

RS-232 selcall output

If this option is enabled a sentence will be output to the RS-232 port when the transceiver
receives a selcall or telcall. Also the transceiver will not audibly annunciate
the reception of a selcall , telcall or GPS call etc.

Mic up/down enable

Enables the ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’ keys on the microphone. These keys then operate in the
same fashion as the scroll keys on the front panel. i.e. channel up/down or receiver tuning
when in the tunable receiver mode.

External GPS
If selected this option enables the use of an external GPS connected to the NMEA input on
the auxiliary connector.

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3.4.1.2 Hardware Options

These options are used to identify what hardware is to be configured in the transceiver.

Scrambler fitted
When this option is enabled it indicates to the transceiver operational software that the
optional scrambler hardware is fitted to the transceiver, the user can turn the scrambler on or
off using the “SCRAM” key on the front panel.

ALE fitted
When this option is enabled it indicates to the transceiver operational software that the
optional ALE hardware is fitted to the 900 transceiver. When this option is enabled the ALE
option becomes available to the user.

500Hz filter fitted

When this option is enabled it indicates to the transceiver operational software that the
optional 500Hz filter hardware is fitted to the 900 transceiver. When this option is enabled the
500Hz filter is automatically selected in AFSK and CW mode. Normally these modes use the
standard wide filter.

940 tuner
When this option is enabled in the 940 portable it indicates to the transceiver operational
software that the optional 940 antenna tuner is fitted. The 940 will then operate automatically
with the tuner.

3.4.1.3 External Control Options

This option determines which external control options are available on the 25 pin accessory
socket on the rear of the transceiver.

BCD Channel info

When this option is selected the transceiver can be used with base station type antennas
such as Barrett 912 series broadbands. In addition the BCD output lines on the auxiliary
connector represent the current channel number selected on the transceiver. These outputs
can be used to drive ancillary devices such as remote control systems or multiple antenna
select units. (Refer to the operation or technical manual for BCD codes)

510-910
Set this option if the transceiver is fitted with a 510-910 auto tunning antenna.

511-911
Set this option if the transceiver is fitted with a 511-911 antenna auto tuner.

975 Linear Amp

Set this option if the transceiver is connected to a 975 linear amplifier.

Aux Ant Fitted

This option enables the use of the auxiliary antenna socket that can be fitted on the rear
panel of 930 or 950 transceivers. See the 900 series technical manual for details.

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3.4.1.4 Scanning

This option is used to select the active scan table after configuration:-

ALE Scan
This option is used to select the ALE to control the scanning of the 900 transceiver.

Scan 1
This option is used to select scan table 1 as the currently active table.

Scan 2
This option is used to select scan table 2 as the currently active table.

Scan 1 & 2
This option is used to select scan table 1 and 2 as the currently active tables.

3.4.1.5 Ext Alarm

An external alarm is generated when a selcall is received. This option sets the nature of the
alarm. Note:- Only available on 930 or 950 transceivers.

Pulsed
A pulsed alarm is generated on the alarm output line of the auxiliary connector.

Latched
A latched (continuous) alarm is generated on the alarm output line of the auxiliary connector.

3.4.1.6 Clarifier Options

This option sets the limit for the clarifier on land type channels. Marine and Selcall channels
have fixed clarifier limits of 150Hz and no clarifier respectively.

No clarifier
This option prevents any non-marine channels from being clarified.

50Hz Limit
This option limits any non-marine or non selcall channels to have a clarifier limit of 50Hz.

150Hz Limit
This option limits any non-marine or non selcall channels to have a clarifier limit of 150Hz.

1kHz Limit
This option limits any non-marine or non selcall channels to have a clarifier limit of 1kHz.

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3.4.1.7 Mute Setting

This is the default mute setting. This is the setting that the transceiver will have initially after
transferring the transceiver configuration.

No Mute
When this setting is enabled, the transceiver mute is always “open”.

Audio
This setting enables the syllabic mute which "opens" when speech is detected.

SSL
This mute "opens" when the received signal exceeds the set SSL level.

Selcall
This setting enables the selcall mute which "opens" when the transceiver receives a valid
selcall.

3.4.1.8 Scan/ Selcall and SSL Settings

Scan Rate
Sets the scan rate on a non-selcall scan channel when scanning. On selcall channels the
rate is fixed at 500 milliseconds.

Scan Resume Time

Scan resume time sets the time delay, after the last key press or PTT activity, before the
transceiver automatically resumes scanning. Selecting “Off” disables the scan resume
function.

Scan Dwell
Sets the time that the transceiver will remain on a scan channel AFTER the scan stop
condition becomes invalid.

Selcall Preamble
This is the length of pre-amble sent before the data portion of a selcall signal. The greater
the number of channels that are set for selcall scanning the longer the selcall pre-amble
length should be. I.e. scanning two channels will take 1 second, therefore the pre-amble
length should be set to more than one second. Scanning six channels will take 3 seconds,
therefore the pre-amble length should be set to more than 3 seconds.

SSL Level
Sets the signal level that the signal strength mute will "open" at. i.e. if you wish have the SSL
mute open on signals that result is a signal strength indication of two signal strength bars on
the transceiver display, set two signal strength bars in this option.

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3.4.2 Channel Parameters

To edit the channels, go to the channels tab in the configuration dialog box. Press “+” to add
another channel, and press “-“ to delete the currently selected channel. Press Edit to edit the
currently selected channel. The fields in this section can be entered or edited by pointing
and clicking in the field with your mouse or by using the TAB key.

A dialog box with the following options is displayed;

3.4.2.1 Channel Number

This field is for the channel number. The channel number must be in the range 1 to 9999
inclusive for 950's, 980's and 940's and 1 to 20 inclusive for 930's . All channels are sorted
in ascending channel number order. When the channel is saved the channel number is
checked to make sure the channel does not already exist.

3.4.2.2 RX/TX Frequency

This field is for the channels receive and transmit frequency. The frequency should be
entered in kHz. When the Rx frequency is entered it’s value is automatically entered into the
Tx frequency field.

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3.4.2.3 Channel Label

This field is for the label that will appear on the bottom line of the transceivers display of the
labels currently defined for the transceiver. (To create labels, see “Other” tab in the
configuration window.)

3.4.2.4 Channel Mode

Used to select the default mode in which the channel will operate.

The modes available for a channel are:-

LSB
Selects Lower Side Band. (J3E)

USB
Selects Upper Side Band. (J3E)

AM
Selects Amplitude Modulation.(H3E)

AFSK
Selects Audio frequency Shift Keying. (F1B)

CW
Selecting this mode will cause the transceiver to receive and transmit CW. (J2A)

3.4.2.5 Selcall

This field is used to select the selcall format for this channel.

No Selcall
This channel is not a selcall channel.

Selcall ID1
This channel will use Selcall ID1 for sending and receiving selective calls.
Note:- ID1 is associated with the Barrett and CCIR-493 selcall formats. In the next section if
you have selected ID1 in this section you will only be able to select Selcall types CCIR-493
or Barrett.

Selcall ID2
This channel will use Selcall ID2 for sending and receiving selective calls.
Note:- ID2 is associated with the Australian RDD selcall format. In the next section if you
have selected ID2 in this section you will only be able to select Selcall type as RDD.

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3.4.2.6 Selcall Type

CCIR-493
This channel will transmit/ receive CCIR-493 (Australian WA1 and WA2) format selcalls,
used only in Australia.

Barrett
This channel will transmit/ receive Barrett format (Codan compatable) selcalls.

RDD
This channel will transmit/receive Australian RDD type format selcalls.

3.4.2.7 Channel Alarm Type

This field is used to select the alarm generated by the transceiver when the alarm key is
pressed.

The alarms available for a channel are:-

None
If this alarm is selected the channel does not have an alarm, a message stating not an alarm
channel will appear on the bottom line of the display if the client presses the alarm key on
this channel.

Marine
Selecting this alarm will cause the channel to generate the international marine alarm when
the alarm button is pressed.

RFDS
Selecting this alarm will cause the channel to generate the Australian Royal Flying Doctor
Service alarm when the alarm button is pressed.

User
Selecting this alarm will cause the channel to generate a custom Barrett alarm when the
alarm button is pressed.

3.4.2.8 Scanning

This option selects whether this channel will be scanned when the transceiver is scanning.

No Scan
This channel will never be scanned.

Scan 1
This channel will be scanned when scan group 1 is selected.

Scan 2
This channel will be scanned when scan group 2 is selected.

Scan 1 and 2
This channel will be scanned when scan group 1 is selected and when scan group 2 is
selected.

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3.4.2.9 Type

This field is used to select the type of the channel. The type defines the clarifier limit that the
channel will use, and whether the channel can send or receive selcalls.

Land
If this option is selected the channel will use the default clarifier limit set in the configuration
options.

Marine
If this option is selected the channel will use the marine clarifier limit. This is fixed at 150Hz.

3.4.2.10 Pre-programmed

When this option is enabled and pre-programmed overwrite in the operational tab is not
enabled then the user will not be able to program this channel from the front panel.

3.4.2.11 Low power

When this option is enabled the channel will only transmit in low power and the “Power” key
on the front panel will be inoperative.

3.4.2.12 All Modes

When this option and the mode key is enabled, the user will be able to change the mode of
the channel using the “Mode” key.

3.4.2.13 Emergency Channel

When this option is checked, this channel will be entered as an “Emergency Selcall
Channel”. The “Emergency Selcall” function must also be enabled in the Operational tab.

3.4.2.14 Antenna 2

When this option is checked, this channel will use antenna connector two for transmit and
receive. (Note:- the second antenna connector hardware option must be fitted to the
transceiver)

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3.4.3 Display
Sets the way that the 900 transceiver software uses the LCD display. Go to the Display tab
in the configuration options dialog box.

3.4.3.1 Display Options

The top line of the local and remote displays will normally show the channel number and
frequency on the top line of the display. The following options select what is shown on the
bottom line of the display:-

Receive normal, Transmit normal

The bottom line will show the status and channel label in both receive and transmit.

Receive SSL, Transmit normal

The bottom line will show the signal strength when in receive and the status and channel
label when in transmit.

Receive normal, Transmit forward power

The bottom line will show the status and channel label when in receive and the forward
power when in transmit.

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Receive SSL, Transmit forward power

The bottom line will show the signal strength when in receive and the forward power when in
transmit.

3.4.3.2 Back-light Options

The backlighting for the display and keys consumes a significant amount of power. Therefore
these options are provided to satisfy user preferences and to optimise power consumption.

Always Off
This option sets the display and key backlighting to be always off.

Short Duration
This option sets the display and key backlighting to be on for a short duration of
approximately 5 seconds after the last action.

Long Duration
This option sets the display and key backlighting to be on for a long duration of
approximately 30 seconds after the last action.

Always On
This option sets the display and key backlighting to be always on.

3.4.3.3 Back-light Level

This option allows the display backlighting to be varied according to user requirements:-.

Low
This option sets the display and key backlighting will be on low intensity.

Medium
This option sets the display and key backlighting will be on medium intensity.

Full
This option sets the display and key backlighting will be on full intensity.

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3.4.4 Locks
This window is for disabling various functions. If a check-box on this screen is enabled then
the function will NOT be available to the transceiver user.

3.4.4.1 Menu Locks

These options disable the display and accessing of the menus by the user. If the menu lock
is enabled, then the menu item will not be displayed and the user will not be able to access,
use or modify the menu item option.

Note:- the items available for locking vary depending upon transceiver type.

3.4.4.2 Key Locks

` These options disable the primary function of a key. If the key has a secondary function
such as being used for number entry, then that function remains available. If a key lock is
enabled, then the primary function is NOT available and the key is locked. If the lock is
disabled then the key is enabled and the user can access the primary function.

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3.4.4.4 Selcall Group Locks

These locks select the way group selcall are handled:-

Sub-group
If this selcall lock is enabled then selcall sub-group calls will be ignored by the transceiver.

Group
If this selcall lock is enabled then selcall group calls will be ignored by the transceiver.

All Calls
If this selcall lock is enabled then selcall all calls will be ignored by the transceiver.

3.4.4.4 Mute Locks

These locks disable the selection of the mute types displayed.

3.4.4.5 Mode Locks

These locks disable the selection of the checked modes when using the mode key.

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3.4.5 Other

3.4.5.1 Labels

This lists all the labels in the transceiver. In this window labels can be added, edited or
deleted. Labels can only be ten characters in length, this includes any spaces or
punctuation characters.

3.4.5.2 TX Bands

This window allows the selection of a list band of frequency limits. The user can program
these as transmit frequencies from the front panel of the transceiver. The user can only
program transmit frequencies listed in the TX Bands list. TX Band frequency limits can be
added, edited or deleted. As an example this function can be used to set amateur bands to
be enabled for transmit frequency programming from the front panel when the transceiver is
used by licenced amateur radio operators.

TX Frequency Low
This is the lower limit of TX frequencies that the user will be able to enter.

TX Frequency High
This is the upper limit of TX frequencies that the user will be able to enter.

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4.0 Connection of the transceiver to the programming PC

4.1 Barrett 930, 950 and 980

Connect the transceiver programming cable Barrett P/N BCA90023 from the computers
selected serial port to the Barrett 900 transceiver auxiliary connector.

4.2 Barrett 940

Connect the transceiver programming cable Barrett P/N BCA94014 from the computers
selected serial port to the Barrett 940 transceiver auxiliary connector..

5.0 Sending programming information to the transceiver

In the transceiver programming software Main screen select the Transceiver Menu, you will
select Send at the point indicated in the procedure below - this will send the transceiver
configuration for the currently selected client to the Barrett 900 transceiver. The Barrett 900
transceiver will have to be setup to receive the configuration as below:-

On the transceiver to receive information select the Cloning - Programming menu as

described in that transceiver’s operating manual, then using the “Menu” key select as
follows:-

At this point in the transceiver programming software main screen select the Transceiver
Menu, then select “Send”. As the data is transferred the following will be indicated:-

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If the transfer of programming information is unsuccessful the transceiver will

display the following:-

If this is the case the cable connection should be checked and the programming
procedure repeated.

6.0 Sending programming information from the transceiver

This procedure is used when transceiver configuration information is to be loaded back into
the transceiver programming software from the transceiver. Before this can be done you
must first create a new client, or you can overwrite an existing client.
In the transceiver programming software Main screen select the Transceiver Menu, you will
select Receive at the point indicated in the procedure below - this will enable the transceiver
programming software to receive the transceiver configuration from the Barrett 900
transceiver. The Barrett 900 transceiver will have to be setup to send the configuration as
described below:-

On the transceiver to send information select the Cloning-Programming menu as described

in that transceiver operating manual, then using the “Menu” key select as follows:-

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At this point in the transceiver programming software Main screen select the Transceiver
Menu, then select “Receive” and push any key on the transceiver. As the data is transferred
the following will be indicated:-

If the transfer of programming information is unsuccessful the transceiver will display the
following:-

If this is the case the cable connection should be checked and the programming procedure
repeated.

7.0 Unlocking locked (killed) transceivers

If a transceiver has been locked by a security lock selcall sequence connect the transceiver
to the PC loaded with the programming software as described in section 4.0. Select the
Transceiver menu in the transceiver programming software, then select Unlock.
The transceiver will now be unlocked

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8.0 Programming a transceiver with the

Cloning - Programming menu locked from users

Switch on the transceiver and carefully watch the status LEDs on the transceiver front panel.
When these start to change from initial setting after power on hold down the MENU key until
the following is displayed:-

You are now in the Clone - Programming menu. Follow the instructions in either section 5.0
or 6.0 above depending on whether you wish to reprogram the transceiver from the
programming software or send programming information from the transceiver to the
programming software package.

9.0 Trouble shooting

Symptom Cure

"Timed out response" is shown Check cables and connectors. Check that the
correct com port has been selected on the
computer.

"Incompatible unable to transfer" Check that the software in the transceiver is the
latest version.

System locks up Check cables and connectors. Remove any

memory resident programs that might have
conflicts with the com port. Remove any computer
cards that may have interrupt conflicts with the com
port.

** Note:- If problems still occur then check computer hardware. If computer hardware OK
then contact Barrett Communications or one of its dealers.

Minimum Hardware requirements

- IBM 486 AT/compatible or better

- MS-Windows 3.1 or later
- RS-232 serial communications port
- Hard disk with a minimum of 10 Mb of disk space
- VGA monitor

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10.0 Programming cable details

Barrett P/N BCA90023 - Barrett 930, 950 and 980 transceivers

Transceiver end Computer end Computer end

25 pin male 9 pin female 25 pin female
“D” connector “D” connector “D” adapter

2 Rx data Tx data 3 2
3 Tx data Rx data 2 3
7 Gnd Gnd 5 7

Barrett P/N BCA94014 - Barrett 940 transceivers

Transceiver end
Computer Computer
8 pin waterproof
9 pin female 25 pin female
cable mounted
“D” connector “D” adapter
socket
2 Rx data Tx data 3 2
3 Tx data Rx data 2 3
1 Gnd Gnd 5 7

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