Programming The Pyramid 2016 - Kenwood TK-880 Programming Instructions Manual

Programming the Pyramid 2016

Programming of the Pyramid 2016 base modem is done through the console interface.
Typically, th e parameters are set in the Pyramid Console software, and then automatically
sent to the 2016. If you are using Manning NavComp Inc' s RasTrac MX software for
you console interface, all configuration is done within the RasTrac I/O processor that
runs on your PC simultaneously with the RasTrac mapping software. Consult your
RasTrac manual for more information.
The figure below shows how a typical Pyramid Console software would be set up when
connected to a 2016 and TK-x80 series radio. To access the Modem Parameters menu,
select Configure from the pull down menu.
Set PTT Delay to
Trunking if you are on a
trunking system
Console and Speed vary
on your application
Note: Console needs to
match programming the
2012.
See the Pyramid 2016 service manual for further Pyramid Console software information.
The figure below shows how a typical RasTrac I/O processor will be set up when
connected to a 2016 and TK-x80 series radio. To access the I/O configuration, select the
Edit pull down menu from the RasTrac I/O Processor. From the Input/Output
Configuration screen, select the Protocol to be PYRAMID. Then click Properties to
configure the 2016.
Set COR and PTT to HI
Set PTT Delay to
0-Trunking if applicable.
+------- Modem Parameters -----+
¦
¦ PTT Delay: Trunking
¦ COR Polarity: Active Hi
¦ On-Air Polarity: Active Hi
¦ Console: 1
¦ Speed: 1200
+------------------------------ +
¦
¦
¦
Set COR and On-
Air Polarity to High
¦
¦
¦
Console and
Speed will vary
with your
application.
Note: Console
needs to match
programming
the 2012.
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