NIICD Hotsheet News
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Radio | Software in Radio | Channel Programming Software | Radio Tuning Software |
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BK DPHX | 31688543 | Version 3.1 | N/A |
BK EPH | N/A | Version 1.1.6 | N/A |
BK EPV/EPU | N/A | Version 1.1.5 | N/A |
BK GPH | 2F145109 | Version 2.5.0 | N/A |
Daniels "D" | N/A | Version 1.1 | N/A |
Daniels "R" | N/A | Version 2.9.1 | N/A |
Datron Guardian | 7.3 | Version 3.2.2.40 | N/A |
EF Johnson 5113 | 1.18.15 | Version 1.28.0.8 | 1.1.1.0 |
EF Johnson 5123 | 4.4.27 | Version 1.28.0.8 | 2.0.2.3 |
EF Johnson 5133 | 1.18.15 | Version 1.28.0.8 | 1.1.1.0 |
Motorola XTS 2500 | N/A | R11.00.00 | R01.08.12 |
Motorola XTS 3000 | N/A | R02.00.00 | R01.01.01 |
Motorola XTS 5000 | N/A | R07.00.00 | R04.01.00 |
Thales 503 | 8.3 | Version 5.0 | N/A |
Technisonic TDFM-136 |
2.2.6 | v2.2.1 | N/A |
Technisonic TFM-138B F14 | F14 | v1.19 | N/A |
Technisonic TFM-138B non-F14 | anything but F14 | N/A (manual programming only) | N/A |
Most radios display the radio's operating software version when the radio is first turned on.
For Motorola XTS2500, XTS 3000
& XTS 5000:
View software version by: Turn radio on. Press 2nd gray button
(it has 2 dots) on left side 5 times. Radio enters service mode. Software
is first number displayed. Turn radio off and then on again to reset after
checking software version. DO NOT USE your radio until it is reset.
Contact your local radio technician to update your radio's software.
BK Radio Programming Issue
Relm has issued a Technical Service Bulletin (BKSB-1025) regarding radio
programming.
-Do not use the IOGEAR GUC232A when programming BK Radios on computers
running the Microsoft Vista operating system.
- Using the IOGEAR GUC232A USB adapter with Vista has been shown to cause
data corruption in BK Radios (E, G, & D series portables and mobiles).
- RELM Wireless highly recommends using a serial data port when programming
BK Radios.
- Radios with corrupted data will need to be sent back to the factory
for re-initialization.
- At the time of this notics, no issues have been identified when using
USB to Serial adapters with the Windows XP operating system. Contact Kim
McCutchan for more information. (2/6/09)
4370 Now in Two Boxes
There has been a problem this summer shipping 4370 Ground Aircraft Radio/Link
kits via commercial air. Airlines no longer take cargo weighing over 100
pounds. Therefore, the NIICD is shipping an accessory box along with the
4370. The first box will contain all parts necessary to use an Aircraft
Link even if the second box does not arrive. The second box will contain
the guy assembly, external speaker, tent stakes, spare AA batteries, hammer,
wrench, screwdrivers, mic, filament tape, flagging, garbage bag, and allen
wrench. The NIICD will come up with a more permanent solution after fire
season. Contact Ron Thomas
for more information. (9/8/08)
Repeater Toning
The NIICD is encouraging all incidents to implement toning on their repeaters
and TAC channels. When the COML contacts the CDO for a starter system
they will be given a tone for the incident. If more equipment is later
requested due to interferance issues on the incident, the CDO will first
confirm that the incident is using tones before issuing any more equipment.
Contact Kim McCutchan for more
information. (3/17/08)
Radio Programming
Pocket Guides
The User's Guide now contains Radio Programming Pocket Guides for all
the NIICD handheld radios except the XTS 2500. Programming Guides, including
the XTS 2500, can be found on the Documents
page. Contact Jose Lopez for
more information. (3/17/08)
EF Johnson Handheld
Radios
The EF Johnson handheld radio will not be fielded this season.
Contact Kim McCutchan for more
information. (3/17/08)
FCC Frequency Incompatibility
The FCC has begun to issue frequencies that have 7.5 kHz channel
spacing. Many analog USFS and DOI radios cannot operate on these new frequencies.
See the attached message for more information. Contact Bob
Dukart for more information. (doc)(pdf)
(7/07)
Blank Incident Radio
System Diagrams
The Documents page has blank
incident radio system diagrams to assist in the organization of an incidents
communication system. (1/07)
All VHF-FM Radios
on Aviation Contracts to be P25 Digital by January 1, 2010
An interagency group consisting of operations, technicians, contracting,
and management representatives has decided that all interagency aviation
radios will be P25 digital compliant by January 1, 2010. Mobile and portable
VHF-FM radios, if offered or required by contract, must also be P25 digital
compliant. See the interagency
implementation policy letter. Contact Frank
Smith for more information. (5/07)
Communications Training
COMC, COML, COMT, and multimode (P25) handheld radio training courses
are available. Visit the Technical
Training page for more information. (1/07)
Multimode (P25) Radio Purchasing
NIICD will purchase only multimode digital radios in the future.
Analog radios will be replaced during normal replacement cycles. Contact
Steve Jenkins for more information.
(1/07)
Family Radio Service Radios
Family Radio Service (FRS) communications equipment cannot be used
by anyone associated with federal wildland fire, incidents, or in instances
that safeguard human life or property. This applies to agency, military,
and contractor personnel. NTIA Manual, section 7.5.8, states: "federal
entities may not purchase and operate FRS radios for planned communications
operations that safeguard human life or property". Additionally,
the Departments of Agriculture and Interior have policies limiting the
use of FRS radios. Contact Steve Jenkins
for more information. (1/07)