BTECH DMR-6X2 Programming Manual

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• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 30 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ 6.3 Ranging One of the five programmable key options can assigned as the “Ranging” key. When pressed after receiving a call, the LCD will initially display 2 screens while making a short GPS transmission. After a few seconds it will then display the caller, direction and distance of the incoming caller if both radios are receiving GPS information. The Optional / Settings tab: - GP

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 23 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ 2.5 FIRMWARE UPDATES If you have the Firmware Update Software (described in section 4.0 below) installed on your computer, this is a direct way to access this firmware. 2.6 START-UP SCREEN BOOT IMAGE CHANGE The TOOL menu in the CPS has an option to replace the Boot Image displayed. 2.7 DEFAULT CHANNEL INFORMATION This TOOL Menu accesses the first channel of your list of channels. 2.8 EXPORT DATA CONVERSION FILE This function is used to export the codeplug to a format .dcf which can be read by the Contact Manage

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 20 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Emergency Alarm Select from Alarm, Transpond + Background, Transpond + Alarm, or Both ENI Type Selected Select from None, DTMF or 5Tone Emergency ID When ENI Type choose DTMF or 5Tone, you should edit the DTMF or 5Tone firstly, then choose the required number in this column Alarm Times Select after what time the alarm should be initiated Duration of TX Select the duration of the Alarm transmission Duration of RX Select the duration of listening mode after an alarm reset Emergency ENI Select which channel the Alarm should be sent out on Emergency Ch. Select

• BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 5 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ STEP 2 – DIGITAL CONTACT LIST Without the DMR ID database loaded, the only information that will appear on the LCD is the DMR ID number. This next step allows the radio to display the name, DMR ID, Call sign etc. of the station being received. Note: The DMR Database is

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 2 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ If the driver does not load automatically, you can download the proper 32bit and 64bit drivers from https://baofengtech.com/dmr-6x2 Open the Device Manager, and then double click on the “Ports” to display the driver. Right click on the driver name and open Properties . This will display the driver details. Under Port Settings, set the “Bits per second” to 128,000 for faster read/write to the radio. Note: Before programming, read the current information from the radio

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 24 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ indications can appear: • Reception bars left side is showing signal strength • Within a square “L/M/H/T” transmit power levels showing from Low to Turbo • Speaker = Digital Monitor is turned on for 1 or 2 slots (promiscuous mode) • Microphone = You have turned On the recording feature of the radio (8 hours) • GPS symbol gray = no GPS signal received, red = GPS signal received • “A” indicates a set-up for Automatic Power Off • CC11

• BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 1 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ INTRODUCTION The BTech DMR-6X2 radio is a Dualband VHF and UHF radio with both Digital DMR (Tier I and II) and Analog capabilities. It offers 4,000 channels (Analog and Digital), 10,000 Digital Talk Groups, and up to 150,000 contacts, as well as multipl

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 25 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ 4.0 DMR-6X2 RADIO FIRMWARE UPDATE The DMR-6X2 radio is a recently developed DMR radio, and BTech may from time to time issue updates to enhance the operating system (firmware) and add features. The update software is part of the main program and can be accessed from the Tool icon at the top of the main page. (Firmware Upgrade) NOTE: Before performing FW upgrades, always verify that the software version matches the firmware. This information is available at https://baofengtech.com/dmr-6x2 Always save your C

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 22 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ FINAL STEP - WRITE YOUR CODEPLUG TO YOUR RADIO The DMR-6X2 radio comes with the necessary programming cable. Most computers will load the necessary driver automatically when inserted into the USB port and radio for the first time. Per note on page 1, update the read and write speed of the driver. Always save your code plug for future use prior to loading to your radio. Select Program / Write to Radio from the top selection dropdown. When writing the code plug to the radio, you should only select “Other Data”. 2.0 TOOL Pull-down Menu The pull-down TOOL m

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 13 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ STEP 8 - OPTIONAL SETTING The DMR-6X2 radio basic configuration set-up is done in the Optional Setting window. This page contains a lot of important information for the radio operation. Once the Optional Setting window is open, there are several sub-sections to program. The above window shows all the 10 sub menus available in the Optional Settings. Work Mode Display Mode Defines what the radio display will show when in receive mode – frequency or channel name VF/MR (A) Select VFO or MEM for the

• BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 15 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Wake Head Period Select the time for the preamble Filter own ID in Miss Call Select Off or On then the radio will not remind of a miss call when receiving a call with same ID. Digital Remote Stun/Kill Select Off or On to allow remote shut-down of a radio Digital Monitor Sel

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 19 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ The radio the capability of sending SMS messages to other Digital Contacts. You can create SMS messages in advance and store them in the radio. This can be done in the Prefabricated SMS window. STEP 11 – ENCRYPTION CODE This function should not be used in the USA. STEP 12 - ALARM SETTING The radio offers a comprehensive alarm system to protect the user of the radio under several conditions. Open the Alarm Setting to gain access to the Emergency Information Edit window. Analog Ala

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 3 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ STEP 1 – TALK GROUP (DIGITAL CONTACT) LIST The first step is to identify Talk Groups (TG) you wish to use. These can be Local, Statewide, Worldwide or Special Interest group. Although there are hundreds of potential Talk Groups, not all TG are available through all repeaters as they are selected at the discretion of the repeater owner. This is where RepeaterBook is extremely useful. A list of talk groups can also be found at http://www.dmr-marc.net On the right side of page, click on Talkgrou

• BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 9 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ A Channel: The channel the radio starts up with for channel A B Channel: The channel the radio starts up with for channel B A typical display when in the dual receive mode and listening to two channels (A plus B). - The c

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 14 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Power Save Auto Shutdown Select Off or minutes before auto shut-down Power Save Select Off or 1:1 or 2:1 for saving power Key Function Key Lock Select Manual or Auto key lock function PF1 Short Key Select from function list for the radio key below PTT PF2 Short Key Select from function list for the radio key 2 below PTT PF3 Short Key Select from function

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 10 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ STEP 6 – RECEIVE GROUP CALL LIST SET-UP You can leave this blank if all you want to do is to listen to the same channel that you transmit on. Then under Channel set-up in the section below you select “NONE” for the Receive Group List. Your receive TG will now default to the transmit TG. If you want to listen to additional TG’s on a channel, add the TG in the Receive Group Call List. Under Channel set-up in the section below

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 16 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Call Display Mode Select Name or Call Sign as primary display Call Sign Display Color Select Red or Black for how to display the call sign Current Contact Display Select Off or On for rotating display of all data on LCD GPS Ranging GPS Set On or Off (can also be changed under Menu) Get GPS Positioning Select Off or On to allow other radio to check this radio Time Zone Set the GMT time zone for the radi

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 4 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Spreadsheet will appear in the following format: Sample Tool/Import screen shown below: NOTE: Always sort the TG Contact list and remove duplicates. They will cause the Import to Radio to Fail.

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 6 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ To operate on the DMR network, you must register for a DMR identification number. This can be done at https://www.radioid.net/ Select Register ID at the top of the page, then select User Registration at the bottom. You should receive your new DMR ID within 24 hours. Your DMR ID can now be entered into the CPS. - Select Digital / Radio ID List on the left - Enter your DMR ID and Name NOTE: If you downloa

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 28 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ 6.0 Special Functions found in DMR-6X2 Some of the extended features described include: - Simplex Repeater (Digital Mode) - Talk Group change (on-the-fly) - Priority Channel Scanning 6.1 Digital Simplex Repeat This feature allows the DMR-6X2 to function as a Store and Forward Simplex Repeater. A Simplex repeater records a transmission and stores it in memory. Immediately after the incoming signal is dropped, the transmitter keys and retransmits the recorded audio o

• BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 26 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ 4.1 DMR-6X2 RADIO TOTAL SYSTEM RESET NOTE: Always save a copy of your current code plug! If the DMR-6X2 radio becomes inoperative, a Total Reset may be required. This is not recommended if the radio operates properly. It is only used as a final solution for a major

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 8 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Dropout Delay Time (Analog only) When scanning with a signal and starting a transmit, after release the PTT key, the radio will resume scanning after reaching the Dropout Delay Time. Dwell Time (Analog only) When PTT key is released, the radio will resume scanning after reaching the Dwell Time. Once all done, click on “OK” to save this set-up. STEP 5 - ZONE LIST CREATION Creating a ‘Zone’ allows you to put your configured ‘channels’ into logical groups so they can be accessed. - Up to 250 individual Zones can be c

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 12 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Talk Around Check for RX freq. the same as the TX freq. (Simplex). Through Mode Digital Contact Select the Talk Group this frequency belongs to DMR/Radio ID Select which of the DMR ID’s to use for this channel Color Code Select which CC is related with this channel Slot Select which slot (1 or 2) applies to this “Channel” Receive Group List If programmed,

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 18 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ CREATE ANALOG ZONE AND CHANNELS Create a zone(s) for your analog channels, then add the desired repeater or simplex combinations. Name your zone accordingly. Optionally you can also create scan lists for your analog channels and assign a scan list to a group of channels or an entire zone. STEP 9 - ANALOG ADDRESS BOOK The radio allows a set of addresses for the Analog mode. Open the Analog Address Book and click on the first line to open the Analog Address Book

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 21 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Analog Quick Call The Call ID refers to the DTMF, 2Tone or 5Tone set up under separate menu State Information Allows text messages to be entered and made available for digital calls and can be selected when using the Function Keys. Hot Key The Hot Key window allows set-up of a keyboard key to access a function. See page 12 in your DMR-6X2 Operating Manual for more details. STEP 14 - ANALOG PROGRAMMING To program Analog channels, select A-A

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 7 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Scan List Name Name given to group of scanned channels Available Channels Will list the channels available to scan Scan Channel Member List of channels to be scanned Priority Channel select Select the priority channel or off Priority Channel 1 Sets which channel is priority 1 Priority Channel 2 Sets which channel is priority 2 Revert Channel During scanning, if no station is being received, pressing the PTT will transmit on this channel. Look Back Time A During sca

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 29 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ Cross Band repeat is also possible with two channels on alternate frequencies. The image at the right shows setup. If either the A (upper) or B (lower) receives a transmission, it will forward it to the opposing frequency when the transmission is complete. 6.2 On the Fly Talk Group Selection If you want to switch to a talk group not currently in your code plug. This can be done qui

• BTECH DMR-6X2, BTech DMR-6X2 CodePlug Programming Guide V-1.00/1.00 Page 27 of 30 © 2017/8 Trygve Svärd KD0PNQ 5.0 CPS Programmer – Programming Software Helper for DMR-6X2 The DMR-6X2 has the ability to hold and display the information on up to 150K DMR stations. One source of the required database information can be obtained from http://www.amateurradio.digital/ By selecting either BTech DMR-6X2 or the D868UV, you will be able to download the entire DMR ID database formatted for direct entry to the radio. To upload the formatted DMR DB: - Select Tool / Import from the top menu. - Select Digital Contact List - Point the soft

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