MODEL QE-2i ANI ENCODER

Plug-In ANI – EMERGENCY IDENTIFICATION ENCODER

for

ICOM
Radios
Dual Mode
GE-STAR® and MDC-1200® COMPATIBLE

Instruction Manual
P/N 05 50 0008

© 2002 – Cimarron Technologies Corp., Escondido, CA, USA.

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Cimarron
Technologies Corporation.
QE2i ANI Encoder Module for Icom Radios Instruction Manual
© 2002 Cimarron Technologies Corporation
All rights reserved

Cimarron Technologies Corp.

934 S. Andreasen Suite G
Escondido, CA 92029 USA

Voice : 760-738-3282
FAX : 760-480-0233
Email : service@cimtechcorp.com
Web : www.cimtechcorp.com

Cimarron Technologies Corporation is a licensee of the Motorola MDC-1200 Protocol

MDC-1200 is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc.
GE-STAR is a registered trademark of General Electric Corporation

Manual revision QE2i 020304

 WARRANTY

Cimarron Technologies Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of three years from date of shipment. If a malfunction occurs due to defective material or workmanship, the
product will be replaced without charge if returned to the factory.

This warranty does not apply to any failure or damage caused by accident, neglect, unreasonable use, improper
installation, or to alterations or modifications to the unit. Nor does the warranty extend to damage incurred by force
majeure (natural causes) such as lightning, fire, floods, or other such catastrophes, nor to damage caused by
environmental extremes, power surges and/or transients.

Cimarron Technologies Corporation makes no other warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to this product.
Cimarron Technologies Corporation specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

The remedies provided herein are customer's sole and exclusive remedies. In no event shall Cimarron Technologies
Corporation be liable for any lost profits, direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based
on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

WARNING: Do not install the QE2i into a host radio without preparing it per the installation
directions. Jumpers must be changed and the unit must be programmed. Failing to correctly
align jumpers could result in damage to the radio or the QE2i or both.
 Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................. 4

DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................................. 5

SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................... 6

MESSAGE CAPABILITIES........................................................................................................................................ 7
ANI-ID MESSAGE .................................................................................................................................................... 7
STUCK-MIC-ID MESSAGE...................................................................................................................................... 7
EMERGENCY-ID MESSAGE................................................................................................................................... 7
MAN-DOWN-ID MESSAGE .................................................................................................................................... 7
STATUS-ID MESSAGES .......................................................................................................................................... 8
CANNED-ID MESSAGES......................................................................................................................................... 8
DUAL ID .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................ 9
ANI ID MESSAGE..................................................................................................................................................... 9
EMERGENCY ALARM MESSAGE......................................................................................................................... 9
MAN-DOWN ALARM MESSAGE:........................................................................................................................ 10
STUCK-MIC TRANSMISSION: ............................................................................................................................. 12
BURST LENGTH..................................................................................................................................................... 13
ATTACK DELAY.................................................................................................................................................... 13
PREAMBLE LENGTH ............................................................................................................................................ 13
BUSY/CLEAR CHANNEL INPUT ......................................................................................................................... 13
JUMPERS.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
JUMPER LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 14
JUMPER DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 15
TONE CONTROL JUMPER SELECTIONS........................................................................................................................ 16
SCHEMATIC.............................................................................................................................................................. 17

SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 18

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 20

ICOM F3S-2 RADIO .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Preparations of the radio prior to install:............................................................................................................. 20
Preparations of the QE-2i prior to install: ........................................................................................................... 20
To install the QE-2i: ............................................................................................................................................. 20
ICOM F30GT RADIO ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Preparations of the radio prior to install:............................................................................................................. 20
Preparations of the QE-2i prior to install: ........................................................................................................... 20
To install the QE-2i: ............................................................................................................................................. 21
ICOM F3GS-2 RADIO ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Preparations of the radio prior to install:............................................................................................................. 21
Preparations of the QE-2i prior to install: ........................................................................................................... 21
To install the QE-2i: ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Description
The Cimarron Technologies' Model QE-2i ANI/Emergency ID Encoder is a dual
format encoder. The QE-2i can be programmed to operate in GE-STAR or MDC-1200
modes. The unit provides Automatic Numeric Identification (ANI) of a specific radio
transmitter each time the microphone press-to-talk (PTT) switch is activated, and is
capable of transmitting three other data messages.
The three additional messages are typically coded as "Stuck-Mic", "Emergency", and
"Man-Down".
The Model QE-2i is programmable for General Electric GE-STAR signaling method
and format. The signaling format uses Phase Shift Keying (PSK). The format allows
for complete flexibility for both one-way and two-way signaling and includes an error
detection code and a signaling protocol to minimize decoding errors and falsing. he
Model QE-2 is also programmable for the Motorola MDC-1200 signaling format. This
signaling format is Frequency Shift Keying (FSK).
The QE-2i must be programmed before installation. All programming is done via the
QPF-2 Field Programmer. Please refer to the QPF-2 Operation Manual for
instructions.

WARNING: Do not install the QE2i into a host radio without

preparing it per the installation directions. Jumpers must be changed
and the unit must be programmed. Failing to correctly align jumpers
could result in damage to the radio or the QE2i or both.

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Specifications

Data Format GE-STAR with all known variables

Modulation Type PSK (Phase Shift Key)
Rate 400 bps on 1600hz ±1% carrier
[MDC-1200® FSK]

ID Range 0001 to 9999 in 16 different formats

[0001 to 9999]
ID Locations ANI at beginning of PTT, end of PTT, or both.
Messages programmable PTT
Emergency – many programmable modes
ManDown – triggered by external mercury tilt switch – many modes
Stuck Mic – triggered when PTT is active continuously for 1 minute
[In MDC-1200®, ManDown and Stuck Mic sends Emergency
Sidetone 1 KHz during transmission of data.
Burst Length Programmable for 1½, 2 ½, 3 ½, or 4 ½ messages.
[MDC is a fixed length message = 180 mS]
Preamble Length 16, 24, 32, or 48 bits programable.
[MDC is a fixed length]
Attack Delay 60, 70, 80, 90, 125, 325, 625, or 1300 mS programmable.
Outputs KEY – HiZ to Low,open collector with 100 mA sink or HiZ to High.
Audio Inhibit – HiZ to Low, open collector with 100 mA sink or HiZ to
High
Tone Control – Many voltage levels possible via Jumpers.
Sidetone – 1 Khz
Data Out – Capacitively coupled.
Idle: >109 Ω impedance.
Inputs Encode: adjustable 100 mV to 5 V P-P
Aux I/O – Logic level.

Emergency – Logic level with 39Kohm pullup to +5vdc

ManDown – Logic level with 39Kohm pullup to +5vdc
PTT – 0 to +12vdc with 50mS debounce
Channel Busy – Logic level with 39Kohm pullup to +5vdc
Aux I/O – Logic level.

Caution: Do not exceed +5vdc on any logic level point!

Programming Use Cimarron’s QPF-2 PC based programmer and software.
Radio Interface Plug-in mates with accessory connector of radio
Supply Voltage 4.5 to 5.0 regulated supplied by host radio accessory port
Supply Current 3.5 mA standby, 35 mA encoding when connected to +12vdc.
Temperature Operating: -30oC to +70oC (-22oF to +158oF).
Humidity 0% to 90% (non-condensing).
Dimensions 1.4” x .85” x .18” (35.6 x 21.7 x 4.5 mm)

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Message Capabilities
ANI-ID MESSAGE
ANI (Automatic Numeric Identification) provides for digital identification of a
transmission initiated by a transmitter's microphone switch ("Press-To-Talk" or "PTT"
switch). This "digital burst" can occur when the switch is first pressed, or when the
switch is released, or at both times. The burst time for most identifiers is
approximately 1/3 second and, if transmitted upon pressing the PTT switch, may
obliterate the first one or two syllables of spoken speech. To overcome this
annoyance, the Model QE-2i is programmable to produce the burst either at the
beginning, or at the end of the voice transmission, or at both times.
To further guard against voice-syllable clipping, the user may program a "PTT
Sidetone". When programmed, this feature will provide an audible tone during the
transmission of the ANI-ID message burst to alert the operator that a digital burst is
being transmitted.

STUCK-MIC-ID MESSAGE
When a radio is inadvertently keyed due to a stuck microphone switch, it generally
means that the radio frequency is unusable for communications. Unfortunately, a
field operator sometimes deliberately causes this activity. By incorporating a Stuck-
Mic-ID Message in the Model QE-2i's repertory, each time a microphone switch is
held closed for more than a minute either the offending unit's identification is
transmitted and a local tone is sounded every ten seconds, or the unit can be
programmed to transmit the unit's ID once, sound a local tone, and then
automatically open the key line until the microphone switch is released.

EMERGENCY-ID MESSAGE
The Emergency-ID message is generally used by law enforcement, security agencies
and fire departments to automatically signal a life-threatening situation where it is
difficult, impossible or impractical to use voice. The emergency message is also
frequently used by business and industrial users to signal a critical situation such as
a mechanical failure, over or under temperature (pressure, etc.) or extraordinary
event.
The Model QE-2i allows for programming the burst length and whether the message
should be a single burst, repeated five times at ten second intervals or repeated
continuously at ten second intervals. In addition, during the emergency cycle the
microphone of the sending radio can be monitored and in the continuous mode can
alternate between monitoring and allowing the channel to be used for voice
communications.

MAN-DOWN-ID MESSAGE
The Man-Down ID message is primarily for use by law enforcement, security
agencies and fire departments. It also finds uses in business and industry where
individuals can be overcome by toxic fumes, lack of oxygen, etc.
The Man-Down ID is generally initiated by closure of a mercury switch located
within a hand-held radio when the radio is continuously tipped greater than 60
degrees from vertical. To guard against false "man-down" transmissions an initial
pause of a few seconds during which the closure must be constant is provided. After

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this duration a short tone is produced via the radio's speaker. A second pause
follows the tone to allow the radio to be placed in an upright position (in the event
that no actual "man-down" is occurring). Following the second pause the "Man-
Down-ID" data burst is transmitted in the same manner as the "Emergency-ID", and
depending upon programming, providing either a single, repeat, or continuous burst
transmission. The Man-Down mode also can include the microphone monitoring
alternative. Transmission of a unique coding (GE Star® only) for the Man-Down
message (in lieu of a general Emergency coding), and multiple choices of initiation,
tone, and final pause times are special features of the Model QE-2i.

STATUS-ID MESSAGES
Status-ID messages typically relate to the status of the field unit, such as "In Service",
"Out Of Service", "On Break", etc. The format (GE Star® Only) can include up to
eight of these messages, and their coding configurations can be interpreted as having
any meaning at the decoding site. The QE-2i is capable of transmitting two status
messages (or a combination of two status and canned messages) in lieu of the Man-
Down and Emergency.

CANNED-ID MESSAGES
"Canned-ID" messages handle such communications as "Request-To-Talk", "Priority-
Request-To-Talk", "Repeat Last Transmission", "Repeat Address", "10-4", "Roger", and
other routine requests and responses. The format (GE Star® Only) can include
several of these messages, and their coding configurations can be interpreted as
having any meaning at the decoding site. The QE-2i is capable of transmitting two
"Canned-ID" messages (or a combination of two status and canned messages) in lieu
of the Man-Down and Emergency.

DUAL ID
The QE2i is capable of being programmed with two separate ID’s. If the radio is
turned on while it is being held keyed, the second ID will be used until the radio is
turned off and then back on. If the radio is turned on without holding down the PTT
button, the first ID will be used.

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Programmable Parameters

ANI ID MESSAGE
TRANSMIT TIME: Beginning, End, or Both.
BEGINNING BURST LENGTH: 1½, 2½, 3½, or 4½ messages. (GE Star® only)
END BURST LENGTH: 1½, 2½, 3½, or 4½ messages. (GE Star® only)
MESSAGE TYPE: Any other in lieu of ANI ID. (GE Star® only)
SIDETONE: Produces audible 1 Khz alert tone via receiver speaker during
transmission of ANI-ID data burst.

EMERGENCY ALARM MESSAGE

MESSAGE TYPE: Can be programmed to any message type in lieu of the Emergency
code in GE Star®.
BURST MODE:
Single Message:
The message is transmitted only once when the channel is clear. Generally
used if the message is programmed as a Status or Canned Message.
Repeat Message:
W/PTT ANI-ID, W/Out Monitor Mic: The Emergency message is transmitted 5
times and only when the channel is clear.
W/PTT EM-ID, W/Out Monitor Mic: Transmits Emergency every 10 seconds,
even if the Channel is busy. The transmitter is un-keyed during the 10 Second
pauses. A count is made of clear Channel transmissions. After a count of 5
clear channel transmissions, the Emergency cycle is concluded. Voice can be
used during the 10 Sec pauses.
This protocol increases the probability of an early decode and increases the
reliability of decoding at the dispatch decoder.
Continuous Cycle:
Regardless of PTT alternative or whether the channel is busy or clear, the
Emergency Message is transmitted every 10 seconds with un-keyed pauses
between transmissions until power is removed from the radio.

PTT INITIATED MESSAGE:

Normal PTT ANI-ID Message:
During a Repeat or Continuous cycle, each activation of the PTT input results
in a normal ANI-ID Message.
Emergency Cycle PTT EM-ID Message:

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 During an Emergency Repeat or Continuous cycle, each PTT switch actuation
will result in the transmission of an additional Emergency Message in lieu of
the ANI ID Message.
Continuous PTT EM-ID Message:
After an Emergency cycle is initiated, each PTT actuation will result in an
additional Emergency Message until power is removed from the radio.

INPUT POLARITY: The Emergency switch input is programmable for either a

normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) switch.

MONITOR OPEN MICROPHONE MODE:

During the Emergency Repeat Cycle the radio is keyed continuously with an open
microphone between the five, ten-second spaced Emergency Bursts. NOTE: As the
radio is keyed between data bursts, the Channel/Busy circuit will not be operative,
and the PTT input is not monitored. A total of five Emergency bursts will be
transmitted.
If the Monitor Open Microphone Mode is selected in conjunction with the
Continuous Emergency Cycle, the activated radio will first continuously transmit
microphone audio between five Emergency bursts (Channel/Busy inoperative, PTT
input not monitored). The unit then provides unkeyed pauses between Emergency
bursts until a count of five clear channel bursts is made (Channel busy operative and
PTT is monitored). The unit then reverts to continuously transmitting between five
Emergency bursts, and alternates between these modes until power is removed.
This mode of operation will provide 40 seconds of open-mike monitoring, followed
by at least 40 seconds in which emergency bursts with un-keyed pauses will be
transmitted, thereby alternately allowing open-microphone monitoring, and possible
voice transmissions between bursts on the radio channel.

LOCAL AUDIBLE ALERT TONE: Tone output is applied to the radio receiver's
audio circuit. Programmable On/Off. If On, causes a 1 second tone each time the
Emergency Burst is transmitted. If Off, no tone is sounded during the Emergency
Mode.

MAN-DOWN ALARM MESSAGE:

MESSAGE TYPE: Can be programmed to any message type in lieu of the ManDown
code in GE Star®. The unit can be programmed to transmit a unique "Man-Down"
message. NOTE: The decoder-display must be capable of recognizing the unique
message. In MDC-1200®, an emergency message is transmitted.
BURST MODE:
Single Message:
The message is transmitted only once when the channel is clear. Generally
used if the message is programmed as a Status or Canned Message.

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Repeat Message:
W/PTT ANI-ID, W/Out Monitor Mic: The ManDown message is transmitted 5
times and only when the channel is clear.
W/PTT EM-ID, W/Out Monitor Mic: Transmits ManDown every 10 seconds,
even if the Channel is busy. The transmitter is un-keyed during the 10 Second
pauses. A count is made of clear Channel transmissions. After a count of 5
clear channel transmissions, the ManDown cycle is concluded. Voice can be
used during the 10 Sec pauses.
This protocol increases the probability of an early decode and increases the
reliability of decoding at the dispatch decoder.
Continuous Cycle:
Regardless of PTT alternative or whether the channel is busy or clear, the
ManDown Message is transmitted every 10 seconds with un-keyed pauses
between transmissions until power is removed from the radio.

PTT INITIATED MESSAGE:

Normal PTT ANI-ID Message:
During a Repeat or Continuous cycle, each activation of the PTT input results
in a normal ANI-ID Message.
ManDown Cycle PTT MD-ID Message:
During a Repeat or Continuous cycle, each PTT switch actuation will result in
the transmission of an additional ManDown Message in lieu of the ANI ID
Message.
Continuous PTT MD-ID Message:
After a ManDown cycle is initiated, each PTT actuation will result in an
additional ManDown Message until power is removed from the radio.

INPUT POLARITY: The input is programmable for either a normally open (N.O.) or
normally closed (N.C.) switch.

MONITOR OPEN MICROPHONE MODE:

During the ManDown Repeat Cycle the radio is keyed continuously with an open
microphone between the five, ten-second spaced ManDown Bursts. NOTE: As the
radio is keyed between data bursts, the Channel/Busy circuit will not be operative,
and the PTT input is not monitored. A total of five bursts will be transmitted.
If the Monitor Open Microphone Mode is selected in conjunction with the
Continuous Cycle, the activated radio will first continuously transmit microphone
audio between five ManDown bursts (Channel/Busy inoperative, PTT input not
monitored). The unit then provides unkeyed pauses between ManDown bursts until
a count of five clear channel bursts is made (Channel busy operative and PTT is
monitored). The unit then reverts to continuously transmitting between five
ManDown bursts, and alternates between these modes until power is removed.

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 This mode of operation will provide 40 seconds of open-mike monitoring, followed
by at least 40 seconds in which ManDown bursts with un-keyed pauses will be
transmitted, thereby alternately allowing open-microphone monitoring, and possible
voice transmissions between bursts on the radio channel.
MAN-DOWN INITIATION PERIODS: Eight (8) initiation time periods are
programmable:

Initiation Time Tone Time Pause Time

.05 Sec. N/a N/a
5.0 1 Sec. 2 Sec.
5.0 1 5
10.0 1 10
10.0 1 20
10.0 1 30
10.0 1 45
10.0 1 60

The first selection would be used if the Man-Down input is used to initiate a status or
canned message.

LOCAL AUDIBLE ALERT TONE: Output is applied to radio receiver audio circuit.
Programmable On/Off.

NOTE: If the Emergency and Man-Down inputs are to be used for other messages or as a
combination of status (or canned message) and an Emergency, be advised that initiation of
the Man-Down input will preempt any message transmissions from the Emergency input.
Therefore, if a status (or canned message) and an Emergency are to be used, program the
status (or canned) for the Emergency input and the Emergency message for the Man-Down
input.

STUCK-MIC TRANSMISSION:
To take advantage of the Stuck-Mic feature, the radio personality must be
programmed with a Stuck-Mic actuation time of greater than 60 seconds.
MESSAGE TYPES:
ANI-ID Message: For decoder/display units which do not recognize the Unique
Stuck-Mic code, the ANI ID code may be programmed for the Stuck-Mic cycle.
Unique Stuck-Mic Message: A unique "Stuck-Mic" message code may be transmitted
in lieu of the ANI ID Message code. NOTE: The decoder-display in use must be
compatible with the unique message code.
Other Message Codes: May be programmed to be any message type in lieu of ANI
ID or unique Stuck-Mic codes.
In MDC-1200® mode, an emergency message is transmitted.

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STUCK-MIC PROTOCOL: The Stuck-Mic protocol is disabled during the Emergency
and Man-Down cycles.
Ten-Second Repeat:
The Stuck-Mic message is transmitted every 10 seconds until either the PTT switch is
released or power is removed from the radio. If the tone output is interfaced to the
radio receiver's audio circuit, a one second tone will be sounded each time the ANI
burst is transmitted.
Time-Out-Timer:
The unit may be programmed such that after 60 seconds of continuous keying the
unit will transmit one digital message, the PTT line will be opened, and if the tone
output is applied to the receiver's audio circuit, an audible tone will be sounded for
one second. The PTT line will remain open until the PTT switch is released, an
Emergency or Man-Down mode is entered, or power is removed from the radio.

BURST LENGTH
Burst length is adjustable only in the GE Star® mode. In general, the longer the burst
length the higher the probability of decoding a digital message, thereby resulting in
better reliability of data transfer. However, a long burst for beginning ANI ID may
cut-off a voice syllable. A compromise can be made by using a short burst for a
"beginning" ANI-ID and a long burst for an "end" ANI-ID.
The burst length is independently programmable for ANI ID at beginning, ANI ID at
end, and one setting for Emergency, Man-Down, and Stuck Mic.
ANI-ID BURST LENGTH:
The Burst Length may be independently programmed for beginning and end ANI-ID
to 1½, 2½, 3½, or 4½ messages.
BURST LENGTH FOR ALL OTHER MESSAGES:
Either 3½ or 4½ messages as a group.

ATTACK DELAY
The attack delay provides time for a transmitter to reach full power and for all
system audio circuits to open prior to transmission of data. Programmable to 60, 70,
80, 90, 125, 325, 625 or 1300 milliseconds.

PREAMBLE LENGTH
The preamble length is only programmable in the GE Star® mode. The message
preamble aids in bit synchronization. Shorter preambles are used in good signal
conditions, while longer preambles allow synchronization in marginal signal
conditions. Programmable for 16, 24, 32, or 40 preamble bits.

BUSY/CLEAR CHANNEL INPUT

INPUT SENSE: Input sense for Channel Busy, programmable for logic Hi or Low.

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Jumpers

The QE-2i is supplied with jumpers K, P, S and U installed. To install any other
jumpers, use a fine tip soldering iron and create a solder bridge. To remove a
jumper, use the fine tip soldering iron and solder wick to wipe the jumper off. Add
and remove jumpers as required to conform to the installation notes pertaining to the
radio in which the QE2i is being installed.

Jumper Locations

R1
R3
Y1

C2
C1 R7
U3

U5
R

R6
G E
M C3

S F
R5

U2 R4

U4
VR1
T U
Q P
C4
U6 U1

C5
R2

C6
C7
U7
C8

J A V
P1
K

D1

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Jumper Definitions
Jumper Usage
A Supplies A+ voltge to Tone Control circuit
E Tone Control pull up resistor enable. Install to obtain a 1Kohm pull up
resistor. Tone Control output will be pulled up to A+ or +5vdc
depending on jumpers A and V.
F Tone Control open collector enable. Install jumper F to obtain a PNP
open collector output.
G Tone Control direct output. Provides a simple 0 to +5v logic swing.
J QE-2 supply voltage select. Install if QE-2 is to be supplied by
regulated +5vdc. Remove if QE-2 is to be supplied by un-regulated
+7.5vdc or greater.
K PTT/KEY jumper. Connects PTT and Key lines together.

M Data Output level boost. Install for Data Output 0 to 5vpp Remove for
Data Output 0 to 150mVpp
P PTT high voltage buffer. Install if radio PTT voltage ranges between 0
and greater than +5vdc.
Q PTT direct input. Install if radio PTT voltage ranges between 0 and
+5vdc.
R Connects Key output directly from microprocessor
S Disables Key transistor. Remove if Jumper R is inserted
T Connects Audio inhibit directly from microprocessor
U Disables Audio inhibit transistor. Remove if Jumper T is inserted
V Supplies +5v to Tone Control Circuit

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Tone Control Jumper Selections
The tone control output is used to control audio amplifier circuits of the radio. The
following table defines the output states available.

Jumper Selection Tone Control Output

E F G A V Inactive Active
Out* Out* In* In* Out* Low +5vdc
In Out Out Out Out HiZ Low
In Out Out In Out A+ Low
In Out Out Out In +5vdc Low
Out In Out In Out HiZ A+
Out In Out Out In HiZ +5vdc

Caution: Never connect jumpers A and V simultaneously! Damage will occur.

Never connect jumpers E, F and G simultaneously.

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Schematic
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Signal Descriptions
Not all of the described signals are used in the operation of the QE2i. The
descriptions are present for reference only.

A+ Positive supply voltage to the QE-2. Regulated or Unregulated

+6 to +16.5 VDC. If only +5 VDC is available, install jumper J.
Note: If J is installed, there is no reverse voltage protection!!

A- Supply ground.

Aud Inhib Audio Inhibit Output – This line is used to disable the
microphone during data transmission time.

KEY Key Output. This line keys the radio when required by the QE-
2i. This is an open collector output and is high impedance when
idle and sinks to within 1 volt of system ground when active.

PTT PTT input. Detects when the radio is keyed. The signal is
buffered before being sent to the microprocessor.

Sidetone Capacitively coupled 1 Khz 5 Vpp signal output, interfaced to the

radio audio amplifier input. The QE-2i microprocessor activates
this tone line under the following circumstances.

If programmed for tone on PTT, this line will be active for the
duration of the transmitted ANI data. This gives the operator
audible notice when the ANI burst is finished and un-clipped
speech is possible.

If programmed for tone on Emergency or Man Down, this line

will be active as described in the applicable sections.

Emergency Emergency message input from external switch. This line is

normally pulled high and grounding it activates the emergency
condition. Programming can reverse the sense. This line can
alternately be used as a status or canned message.

Man-Down Man Down message input from external sensor or switch. This
line is normally pulled high and grounding it activates the Man
Down condition. Programming can reverse the sense. Like the
Emergency line, this line can also be used as a status message
or canned message.

Aux I/O Auxiliary input/output. Can be programmed to perform one of the

following four functions.

1. Transmit Control. Idle state is +5 VDC. Active state occurs

during all data burst transmissions. When active, it sinks a
maximum 10 mA to within 1 volt of system ground. Typically used
to control a transmitter CTCSS, turning it off during ANI
transmissions.

2. Home Control. Similar to Transmit control but can be

programmed active only during Emergency or Man Down data

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 transmissions. Typically used to change the radio channel to a
“Home” channel before sending the Emergency or Man Down
message.

3. Tone Control. Idle state is +5 VDC. Active during sidetone

outputs. When active, it sinks a maximum 10 mA to within 1 volt
of system ground. Used to enable receiver audio circuits to allow
amplification of the Sidetone signal.

4. Data Inhibit Control. An input to the QE-2 microprocessor.

Will put the QE-2 to “sleep” when active. Active state is
programmable for logic 1 or 0.

Chan Busy Channel Busy input. Provides the QE-2 the status of the
interfaced radio.

ToneCtl Tone control output. Used to activate the radio audio amplifier
when Sidetone is being generated by the QE-2i.

Data Out Capacitor coupled ANI data output. The output is adjustable from
0.0 to 4.5 Vpp.

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Physical Installation
ICOM F3S-2 Radio

Preparations of the radio prior to install:

Note: Close all applications in Windows that are running when programming the
radio.
1. Remove resistor "D" (W1) which is next to the accessory connector of the radio.
2. Program the radio for the Emergency key assignment by selecting the “common”
tool icon. Then open the FO conventional key assignment and select OPT1
Momentary/L.

Preparations of the QE-2i prior to install:

Note: The QE-2i must go toward the right side edge of the QPF-2 red plastic carrier
(programming guide) when programming. This provides the correct alignment of
the programming pads of the QE-2i with the QPF-2 programming pins.
1. Program the QE-2i with defaults. Select the PTT options tab and enable active
high under the PTT input parameter and enable Key Follows PTT under the PTT 60-
second timer Parameter. As needed enable PTT Side Tone or other parameters.
2. Install jumpers R, V, F, M, T and J. Verify default jumper P is installed.
3. Remove jumper K, U and S.
4. Adjust the ANI deviation level at VR1 to just below the voice deviation level.
To install the QE-2i:
Plug onto connector Adjust VR1 (50 K Ohm potentiometer) to provide a data
deviation to match the voice deviation.

ICOM F30GT Radio

Preparations of the radio prior to install:
Note: Close all applications in Windows that are running when programming the
radio.
1 Cut egg shaped jumper "G" which is next to the accessory connector of the radio.
2 Program the radio Emergency key assignment by selecting the “common” tool
icon. Then open the F0 conventional key assignment and select OPT11 for
Momentary/L (if connecting to OPT1 (J1) connector) or select OPT21 for
Momentary/L (if connecting to OPT 2 (J2) connector).

Preparations of the QE-2i prior to install:

Note: The QE-2i must go toward the right side edge of the QPF-2 red plastic carrier
(programming guide) when programming. This provides the correct alignment of
the programming pads of the QE-2i with the QPF-2 programming pins.
1 Program the QE-2i with defaults. Select the PTT options tab and enable active
low under the PTT input parameter and enable Key Follows PTT under the PTT 60-

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second timer Parameter. As needed enable PTT Side Tone or other parameters.
2. Install jumpers V, F and J. Verify default jumpers P, U and S are installed.
3 Remove jumper K.
4. Adjust the ANI deviation level with VR1 to just below the voice deviation level.
To install the QE-2i:
Plug onto connector.

ICOM F3GS-2 Radio

Preparations of the radio prior to install:
Note: Close all applications in Windows that are running when programming the
radio.
1. Cut egg shaped jumper "D" which is next to the accessory connector of the radio.
2. Program the radio for the Emergency key assignment by selecting the “common”
tool icon. Then open the FO conventional key assignment and select OPT1
Momentary/L.
Preparations of the QE-2i prior to install:

Note: The QE-2i must go toward the right side edge of the QPF-2 red plastic carrier
(programming guide) when programming. This provides the correct alignment of
the programming pads of the QE-2i with the QPF-2 programming pins.
1. Program the QE-2i with defaults. Select the PTT options tab and enable active
high under the PTT input parameter and enable Key Follows PTT under the PTT 60-
second timer Parameter. As needed enable PTT Side Tone or other parameters.
2. Install jumpers R, V, F, M and J. Verify default jumpers P and U are installed.
3. Remove jumper K and S.
4. Adjust the ANI deviation level at VR1 to just below the voice deviation level.
To install the QE-2i:
Plug onto connector.

ICOM F320S Radio

Preparations of the radio prior to install:
Note: Close all applications in Windows that are running when programming the
radio.
1 Cut egg shaped jumper "C" which is next to the accessory connector of the radio.
2 Program the radio for the Emergency key assignment by selecting the “common”
tool icon. Then open the FO conventional key assignment and select OPT1
Momentary/L.

Preparations of the QE-2i prior to install:

Note: The QE-2i must go toward the right side edge of the QPF-2 red plastic carrier
(programming guide) when programming. This provides the correct alignment of

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the programming pads of the QE-2i with the QPF-2 programming pins.
1 Program the QE-2i with defaults. Select the PTT options tab and enable active
low under the PTT input parameter and enable Key Follows PTT under the PTT 60-
second timer Parameter. As needed enable PTT Side Tone or other parameters. If
PTT Side Tone (Go ahead beep) is desired, the audio level will be very high. One
possible solution to this problem is to remove QE2i capacitor C3 and replace with a 1
meg ohm surface mount resistor.
2. Install jumpers V, F and J. Verify default jumpers P, U and S are installed.
3 Remove jumper K.
4. Adjust the ANI deviation level with VR1 to just below the voice deviation level.
To install the QE-2i:
Plug onto connector.

ICOM F620/621 Radio

Preparations of the radio prior to install:
Note: Close all applications in Windows that are running when programming the
radio.
1 Cut egg shaped jumper "C" which is next to the accessory connector of the radio.
2 Program the radio Emergency key assignment by selecting the “common” tool
icon. Then open the desired conventional key assignment and select OPT1 for
Momentary/L.

Preparations of the QE-2i prior to install:

Note: The QE-2i must go toward the right side edge of the QPF-2 red plastic carrier
(programming guide) when programming. This provides the correct alignment of
the programming pads of the QE-2i with the QPF-2 programming pins.
1 Program the QE-2i with defaults. Select the PTT options tab and enable active
low under the PTT input parameter and enable Key Follows PTT under the PTT 60-
second timer Parameter. As needed enable PTT Side Tone or other parameters.
2. Install jumpers V, F and J. Verify default jumpers P, U and S are installed.
3 Remove jumper K.
4. Adjust the ANI deviation level with VR1 to just below the voice deviation level.
To install the QE-2i:
Plug onto connector.

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