KAA0701 User's Manaul - National Interagency Fire Center

ContentsIntroduction.1Operation.1KNG to KNG Cloning.1Zone-to-Zone Cloning Information.2Entire Radio Cloning Information.2KNG to KNG Instructions.3KNG to Legacy Radio Cloning.4Cloning Information.4KNG to Legacy Instructions.6Legacy to KNG Radio Cloning.7Cloning Information.7Legacy to KNG Instructions.9Command Radio Model Target Selection.10Quick Reference .10

IntroductionThe KAA0701 Cloning Cable offers radio users to ability to shareprogrammed information between KNG portable radios and/or other BKRadio models.Clonable BK Radio legacy radios include DPH, DPHX and DPH-CMDdigital portables and DMH digital mobiles. Compatible analog modelsinclude GPH Plus, GPH-CMD, EMH and most standard GPH radios.OperationThe Source radio is a radio programmed with the desired radio frequenciesand settings you wish to transfer to another radio of the same frequencyrange.In order to clone radio information the Source radio must have a menuitem programmed, via PC Radio Editor LAA0730, to allow cloning. (Referto the “Menus/Controls” section of the radio editor.)The radio receiving the program is referred to as the Target.Target radios can be programmed to block incoming cloning informationon a zone by zone basis.The KAA0701 Cloning Cable requires the use of a KNG model as eitherthe Source or Target radio.KNG to KNG CloningKNG radios allow for three cloning options: Active Zone, Zone-to-Zone orentire radio.Active Zone - Copies the information in the Source radio’s active zone tothe Target radio’s active zone.Zone-to-Zone - Allows for selection of any zone in the source radio to becopied into any non-blocked zone in the Target radio.Entire Radio - Copies all non radio specific data from the Source radioto the Target radio. Radio specific data includes P25 ID, serial number,encryption keys and passwords.NOTE: Radios programmed with any zones blocked from receivingcloning information will not accept an “Entire Radio” clone.-1-

Zone-to-Zone Cloning InformationCloned zone information includes:Channel and Zone LabelsBandwidthFrequenciesLow Power SelectionOperating ModesANI SettingsCode Guards (CG)*Zone Priority SettingsNetwork Access Codes (NAC)*Zone Scan List SelectionSquelch OperationSecurity SettingsTalk Groups*OTAR ChannelScan List*If picklist selections are assigned in the source radio, the associatedvalue will be cloned to the target radio. For instance, if a channel has apicklist selected NAC whose value is 123, then 123 will be sent to thetarget radio. The target radio picklists will not be affected.Entire Radio Cloning InformationWhen “Entire Radio” is selected from the cloning menu, informationfrom the all zones is sent to the corresponding zones of the radio beingcloned.NOTE: Radios programmed with any zones blocked from receiving cloninginformation will not accept an “Entire Radio” clone.Entire Radio cloning transfers all radio information except the following:Radio Serial NumberEncryption KeysP25 Identification NumberPasswordsNOTE: Some zones may be blocked by PC programming to prevent themfrom being overwritten. Only unlocked zones will accept incoming clones.Target radios with one or more zones blocked will not accept an “EntireRadio” clone.-2-

KNG to KNG InstructionsConnect the KAA0700 Cloning Cable to theside connector of the Source and target radios and power up both radios.BK RADIOBK RADIOKNGCloneActive ZoneZone-to-ZoneESC KNGRXDCh 1KNG - P25171. 5 8 5 0 0 M H zENTLIGTT/AMENUTargetRadioSourceRadioRXDSCNCh 1KNG - P25171. 5 8 5 0 0 M H zLIGTLCKT/AMENULCKOn the Source radio:1. Press the Menu button.2. Use the up/down buttons to select“Cloning”.3. Press the [ENT] button.Ta l k a r o u n dTx PowerCloningESC 4. Use the up/down buttons to select thecloning type.ENTCloneActive ZoneZone-to-ZoneESC Source ZoneZone 1Zone LabelESC Dest, Zone Zone 1Zone 2ESC ENT5. Press the Enter button to send thecloning information.The following additional steps are requiredfor Zone-to-Zone cloning:a. Use the up/down buttons to select thedesired source radio zone.b. Press the Enter button.ENTENTc. Use the up/down buttons to select thedesired target radio zone.d. Press the Enter button to send thecloning information.While sending or receiving information“Cloning Mode” will be shown on the Targetradio display.Cloning ModeZone-to-ZoneSuccessfullyClonedESC ENT-3-

Cloning ModeZone-to-ZoneSuccessfullyClonedAfter a successful information transfer,“Cloning Successful” is displayed on theSource radio before reverting to Send Clonemode.Clone Failed:Ta r g e t Z o n eLockedIf the cloning process fails or the targetradio’s zone is blocked form acceptingan incoming clone, a failure message willappear on the Source radio.ESCESC ENTENTKNG to Legacy Radio CloningInformation programmed in a KNG-P150 portable can be cloned to otherBK Radio models on a Zone-to-Zone basis. Entire radio cloning is notavailable between different radio models. Cloning compatible modelsinclude: DPHX5102X, GPH5102XP, DPHX-CMD, GPH-CMD, DMH, GMHPlus and most GPH portable models.NOTE: E-Series portables are not cloning compatible with the KNGseries.NOTE: Earlier BK Radio models use the term “Group” instead of “Zone”.Cloning InformationA KNG Source Radio sends only information the Target Radio requires.For example, digital settings such as Network Access Codes will not betransferred to analog only models like the GPH.Some zones may be blocked by PC programming to prevent them frombeing overwritten. Only unlocked groups will accept incoming clones.The following table shows cloned information when using a KNG-P150 asthe Source Radio:DPHX GPH DPHX5102X 5102XP CMDGPHCMDDMHGMHGPHChannel and ZoneLabels RX/TX Frequencies Digital/Analog/Mixed Mode -4-

DPHX GPH DPHX5102X 5102XP CMDGPHCMDDMHGMHGPH Code Guards (CG)* Network AccessCodes (NAC)* Digital SquelchOperation Talk Groups* Scan List Analog Bandwidth Low PowerSelection Security Settings OTAR Channel ANI ID Zone PrioritySettings Scan Hold TimeTx Timeout TimerPicklist References* *Picklists are not available on all legacy models.*Picklist Capable Target Radio ConsiderationsIf picklist selections are assigned in the source radio, and the target radiois capable of picklist selections, the associated picklist reference will becloned to the target radio. For example, if a channel has a picklist selectionof Tone 3 then a picklist reference of 3 will be sent to the target radio andthe target radio will use the value stored in the 3 position of the radiospicklist. The target radio picklists will not be affected.-5-

*Non-Picklist Capable Radio ConsiderationsIf picklist selections are assigned in the source radio, and the target radiois not capable of picklist selection, the associated picklist value will becloned to the target radio. For example, if a channel has a picklist selectedNAC whose value is 123, then 123 will be sent to the target radio.KNG to Legacy InstructionsNOTE: Earlier BK Radio models use the term “Group” instead of “Zone”.DigitalBK RADIOOn the Target radio select the target zone/group by pressing the [#] key and enteringthe number of the desired zone/group.KNGPRGCloneActive ZoneZone-to-ZoneESC ENT14SourceRadio RXD7*235689ENT0#CLRKNG - P25171. 5 8 5 0 0 M H zLIGTT/AMENUFCNPRITargetRadioSCNCh 1Connect the KAA0701 Cloning Cable tothe side connector of the Source and target radios and power up both radios.On the KNG Source radio:1. Press the Menu button.LCK2. Use the up/down buttons to select“Cloning”.Ta l k a r o u n dTx PowerCloningESC 3. Press the [ENT] button.ENTCloneActive ZoneZone-to-ZoneESC ENT4. Use the up/down buttons andselect “Active Zone”5. Press the Enter button to send thecloning information.While receiving information “VHF-1” will beshown on the target radio display.VHF-1Target RadioActive ZoneSuccessfullyClonedESC ENTAfter a successful information transfer,a “Successful” message is displayed onthe Source radio before reverting to SendClone mode.-6-

If the cloning process fails or the target radio’s zone is blocked fromaccepting an incoming clone, a fail message will appear on the Sourceradio.Failure of downloading can be due to: Improper connection Failure to turn on the clone Setting the clone in Programming ModeLegacy to KNG Radio CloningThe KNG-P150 portable can be cloned from other BK Radio modelson a Zone-to-Zone basis. Entire radio cloning is not available betweendifferent radio models. Cloning compatible models include: DPHX5102X,GPH5102XP, DPHX-CMD, GPH-CMD, DMH, GMH Plus and most GPHportable models.NOTE: Earlier BK Radio models use the term “Group” instead of “Zone”.Cloning InformationThe following table shows cloned information when using a KNG-P150 asthe Target Radio:DPHX5102XGPH5102XPDPHXCMDGPHCMDGPHChannel and Zone Labels RX/TX Frequencies Operating Modes(Digital/Analog/Mixed) Code Guards (CG) Network Access Codes(NAC) Digital Squelch Operation -7-

DPHX5102XGPH5102XPDPHXCMDGPHCMDGPHTalk Groups Channel/Zone Scan List Analog Bandwidth Low Power Selection Security Settings OTAR Channel Picklist References**Picklist Capable Source Radio ConsiderationsIf picklist selections are assigned in the source radio the associated picklist reference will be cloned to the target radio. For example, if a channelhas a picklist selection of Tone 3 then a picklist reference of 3 will be sentto the target radio and the target radio will use the value stored in the 3position of the its picklist. The target radio picklists will not be affected.Source radio channels programmed with a static transmit Code Guardor Network Access Code will assign the value to the associated channelin the Target radio. Once cloned these channels will not be able accesspicklists for that function.Source radio channels with no transmit Code Guard or Network AccessCode will allow for picklist selection in the Target radio.*Non-Picklist Capable Radio ConsiderationsIf picklist selections are assigned in the source radio, and the target radiois not capable of picklist selection, the associated picklist value will becloned to the target radio. For example, if a channel has a picklist selectedNAC whose value is 123, then 123 will be sent to the target radio.-8-

Legacy to KNG InstructionsDigitalBK RADIOKNGPRGCloneActive ZoneZone-to-ZoneESC ENT123456PRI789ENT0#CLR*FCNConnect the KAA0701 Cloning Cable to theside connector of the Source and targetradios and power up both radios.On the KNG Target radio, select the zone toreceive the incoming information.TargetRadioSourceRadioMaster SwitchDigitalOn the Legacy Source radio:1. Select the source group/zone by pressingthe [#] key and entering the number of thedesired zone.2. Press and hold the master switch thenpress and hold the [FCN] key until thedisplay shows “- - - ID.”ch01-- -- idPRGch 00PRGprog3. Enter the password of the selected zone.The display shows “PRG CH 00.”4. Press the [*] key on the Source radio keypad.The display will flash “PROG” signifying thatthe radio is ready to download its programto the target.5. Press the [FCN] key send the cloninginformation.PRGclonePRGfailPRGTXRXSCND CMNDWhile sending information “CLONE” will beshown on the source radio display.If the cloning process fails or the targetradio’s zone is blocked form accepting anincoming clone, A fail message will appearon the Source radio. -9-