A.W. Communication Systems DRC-32 User Instruction Manual - page 17
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options. The Zero key will insert a text space into your tag. Once the tag has been
entered, press [
MENU
] to store the tag.
To edit an existing tag, use the clear key, which will back-space along the existing tag
removing one character per press, or press any alpha key to erase the whole tag. At
your chosen point, begin to enter your new text as above.
Status Tags.
A status tag is a text label which can be associated with a status code. Status codes are
part of the selective calling message field. Assuming that vehicle identity number 123
has been tagged as “Dog Van”, then the reception of a status code from the same
vehicle would indicate Dog Van -Meal Break for status 02 if so tagged.
Press [
MENU
] to access the menu system, then press [
↓
] until the chevron points to
Set status tag. Press [
MENU
] to select the item. Enter the status code number you
wish to tag. The number of dashed lines will indicate how many digits are to be
entered. Having entered the digits press [
MENU
] to select the code, and then enter the
text for the tag. When the text is entered, press [
MENU
] to store the tag, press
[
CLEAR
] to exit the menu system.
Set Channel Tag.
A channel tag is a text name given to the radio channel the DRC-32 has access to. For
example, the selected channel can be simply displayed as “Ch:1”, or “Ch: Town Ctr”.
To set a channel tag, press [
MENU
] to access the menu system, then press [
↓
] until
the chevron points to set channel tag. Press [
MENU
] to select the item then enter three
digits for the channel number. Use leading zeros, e.g. 001 for channel 1. Having
entered the three digits press [
MENU
] to select the channel number and proceed to
enter the tag text. Press [
MENU
] to store the entered text, and then press [
CLEAR
] to
exit the menu system.
Set Default Channel
This item is used in the selection of the initial channel to be used at power on of the
DS-32 and will be normally set by the system installer.
Software Version
This item simply displays the installed software version number which your support
company may request when giving telephone support. Press [
MENU
] to access the
menu system, and scroll down using the [
↓
] key until the chevron points to Software
Version. Press [
MENU
] to select option and the display will indicate the version
information. Press [
CLEAR
] twice to exit the menu system.
The Installation Menu
The installation menu gives access to critical system settings and is likely to have
been pin code protected by your system supplier. There are no user adjustments
available within this menu.