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ALINCO, INC.

VHF FM TRANSCEIVER

DJ-175 T/E/TFH

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver.
This instruction manual contains important safety and
operating instructions. Please read this manual
carefully before using the product and keep it for future
reference.

Summary of Contents for DJ-175 E

Page 1: ...FH Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions Please read this manual carefully before using the product and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...e the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Information in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation All brand names and trademarks are the ...

Page 3: ...visions of Annex after having performed the required measurements at Notified Bodies per Standards and relative certificate s or document s can be reviewed at http www alinco com Ce DJ 175E VHF FM Transceiver 144 000 145 995MHz This device is authorized for use in all EU and EFTA member states An operator s license is required for this device Copyright All rights reserved No part of this document ...

Page 4: ... It may damage your skin Rinse with plenty of cold water if the liquid contacted your skin j Keep the radio out of the reach of children a Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronic devices especially medical ones It may cause interference to those devices j It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of radio equipment while driving Some countr...

Page 5: ...n j Do not place the product in a container carrying conductive materials such as water or metal in close proximity to the product A short circuit to the product may result in electric shock fire and or malfunction j Do not operate this product in a wet place such as shower room It may result in electric shock fire and or malfunction l Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from th...

Page 6: ...of this product for service and assistance m For your safety turn off then remove all related AC lines to the product and its accessories from the wall outlet if a thunderstorm is likely a Do not handle cigar cable with a wet hand It may result in electric shock j Do not use the cable at any other than the specified voltage It may result in electric shock fire and or malfunction j Do not modify or...

Page 7: ... the product is not in use for extended period of time or in case of maintenance a Do not connect devices other than specified ones to the jacks and ports on the product It may result in damage to the devices j Be cautious of the whip antenna when carried in your shirt pocket etc It may make contact with your eye and cause injury a Be cautious of a dew formation Please completely dry the product b...

Page 8: ...nsibility for any danger associated with using its hand held radios outdoor or inside the car during lightning Limited Power Source Adhering to the requirement of the following warning ensures compliance of the transceiver with the safety standard for information technology equipment EN 60950 1 Please note that the transceiver enclosure only provides mechanical protection of its internal parts it ...

Page 9: ...AD THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY TO LEARN ALL THE FUNCTIONS THE PRODUCT OFFERS WE MADE EVERY ATTEMPT TO WRITE THIS MANUAL TO BE AS COMPREHENSIVE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND AS POSSIBLE IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT SOME OF THE OPERATIONS MAY BE EXPLAINED IN RELATION TO INFORMATION IN PREVIOUS CHAPTERS BY READING JUST ONE PART OF THE MANUAL YOU RISK NOT UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION In ...

Page 10: ...ys and Ports 18 3 2 Keypad 20 3 3 Display LCD 21 4 Basic Operation 22 4 1 Turning On the Power 22 4 2 Adjusting the Audio Output Volume 22 4 3 Adjusting the Squelch 22 4 4 Setting the Frequency in the VFO Mode 23 4 4 1 Setting the Frequency 23 4 4 2 Setting the Tuning Step 24 4 4 3 Shift Direction and Offset Frequency Settings 24 4 5 Memory Mode 25 4 5 1 How to Program Memory Channel s 25 4 5 2 Re...

Page 11: ...peration 33 5 6 Time Out Timer TOT 33 5 6 1 Setting TOT 33 5 6 2 TOT Operation 33 5 7 Lamp 34 6 Selective Calling 35 Selective Calling Operations 35 6 1 Tone Squelch TSQ 35 6 1 1 Setting the Tone Squelch 35 6 1 2 Switching Off the Tone Squelch 36 6 1 3 To Differentiate the ENC DEC Tones 36 6 1 4 Tone Squelch Operation 36 6 2 DCS 36 6 2 1 Setting the DCS 36 6 2 2 Changing the DCS Code 37 6 2 3 Swit...

Page 12: ...Menu 7 TOT Penalty Time 44 8 3 8 Menu 8 DTMF WAIT Time 44 8 3 9 Menu 9 DTMF Burst Pause Time 44 8 3 10 Menu 10 DTMF First Digit Burst Time 45 8 3 11 Menu 11 Battery Type Setting 46 9 Cloning and Packet Operation 47 9 1 Cloning 47 9 1 1 Cable Connection 47 9 1 2 Master Slave Units 47 9 1 3 Master Unit Operation 48 9 1 4 Slave Unit Operation 48 9 2 Packet Operation 49 9 2 1 Packet Operation Connecti...

Page 13: ...e battery reconditioning Cable Cloning 3 levels of output power 5 2 0 5W 200 memories plus 1 CALL channel EBP 72 Ni MH battery pack 7 2V 700mAh EDC 165 Trickle battery charger EA0141 Flexible whip antenna T E version EA0142 Flexible whip antenna TFH version EDC 146 AC 120V AC adapter T version EDC 147 AC 230V AC adapter E TFH version EDC 148 AC 230V AC adapter U K models Belt clip Hand strap Instr...

Page 14: ... Slidetheantennadownandturnitclockwiseuntilitstops 4 Confirm that the antenna is securely connected Removing the Antenna Turn the antenna counter clockwise to disconnect 2 1 2 Hand Strap Attach the hand strap to the belt clip as shown in the illustration Hand strap Belt clip NOTE This antenna has been designed very flexible It is softer than conventional ones but not a defect Installations 2 1 ...

Page 15: ...ifications and the charging procedures please refer to Battery Packs page 52 and Using the Chargers page 53 Attaching the Battery Pack Align the catches on the transceiver with the grooves on the battery pack and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks Removing the Battery Pack Push up the catch on the battery pack and pull it or free of the transceiver Catch Catches B...

Page 16: ...45ºC 14ºF to 113ºF range Temperatures outside this range can cause the battery liquid to leak Exposure to prolonged high humidity can cause corrosion of metal components Battery packs are a consuming part When its operating time becomes considerably short after a normal charge please consider that the pack is exhausted and replace it with a new one The battery pack is recyclable Check with your lo...

Page 17: ...urns to empty please charge the pack or replace the cells with new ones Battery level icon The battery is in usable condition Battery level is low Replace or charge the pack DON T carry with metals of any type e g chains DON T carry the battery pack inside bags made of conductive materials DON T place in the proximity of metals or conductives e g nails chains Do enclose inside a non conductive enc...

Page 18: ...3 Names and Operations of Parts 3 18 3 Names and Operations of Parts Names and Operations of Keys and Ports 3 1 ...

Page 19: ... whip antenna If you plan to use an optional antenna select one that is tuned to the operating frequency Press the PTT key to transmit release to receive A speaker is built in Speak into the microphone from a distance of about 5cm 2 Lights green when the squelch is unmuted Lights red during transmission Refer to Display page 21 The FUNC key is used in combination with the other keys to access the ...

Page 20: ...g page 24 Offset frequency setting page 24 Time Out Timer setting page 33 Tone Encode Tone Squelch setting page 35 Hi Mid Low power setting page 29 Auto Power Off setting page 33 DCS digital code squelch setting page 36 Repeater Access function setting page 40 Auto dialer memory setting page 38 N A Memory programming page 25 Key Frequency lock setting page 31 Memory channel skip setting page 31 Na...

Page 21: ...ction is activated Appears when Auto Power Off function is activated Indicates battery level The black icon flashes when the battery charge function is on Displayed when in the Memory mode Displays the memory channel No Displayed when the transmission output is in LOW setting Displayed when the transmission output is in MID setting Displays the operating frequencies name tags and parameters in the...

Page 22: ...ess any key except for the MONI key or just leave it for 5 seconds to automatically complete the setting Squelch is a function that eliminates the noise when no signals are being received There are 11 squelch levels 00 10 The default setting is Level 00 1 Press the key The squelch level is displayed on the LCD 2 Rotate the dial to increase or decrease the squelch level Set to the lowest level that...

Page 23: ...y and while is displayed on the screen rotate the dial to increase or decrease depending on the direction of rotation the frequency by 1MHz order Entry from the Keypad Use the numeric keys to set the frequency It accepts valid numbers only ie 145 210 MHz 1 Input the 100MHz digit by pressing 2 Input the 10MHz digit by pressing 3 Input the 1MHz digit by pressing 4 Input the 100kHz digit by pressing ...

Page 24: ...OTE Tuning step can t be changed in the Memory mode When the tuning step is changed from 5kHz 10kHz 15kHz 20kHz or 30kHz to 12 5kHz and 25kHz or vice versa the operating frequency and the shift width automatically suit to the new setting DOWN STP 5 STP 10 STP 12 5 STP 15 STP 20 STP 25 STP 30 unit kHz UP Tuning step 5 0kHz 10 0kHz 12 5kHz 15 0kHz 20kHz 25kHz 30kHz Entry completion digit 1kHz 10kHz ...

Page 25: ...Select a frequency and operating parameters to be programmed in the VFO mode Programmable parameters are explained later Press the key appears on the display 2 Press the FUNC key to display 3 Rotate the main dial to select the desired memory channel number while is displayed An empty channel is shown with a flashing Select C for CALL channel programming rP ALLFREQ is explained later 4 By pressing ...

Page 26: ...essing the key if necessary 2 Rotate the dial to select MrpALLFRQ 3 Set the most commonly used Repeater Access parameters by referring to Repeater Access page 40 The parameters that can be programmed in this memory are marked in the chart 4 5 5 on the next page By activating the Repeater Access function these settings are applied to the operating frequency regardless of the VFO Memory CALL modes b...

Page 27: ... channel stored in MC channel with a single key touch 1 Press the key is displayed on the LCD and the channel programmed in MC is recalled 2 Press the key again or the key in the Call mode to return to original operating mode VFO memory IMPORTANT NOTE The dial and direct key entry of frequency memory channel are blocked in the Call mode It is possible to temporary change the offset and CTCSS DCS r...

Page 28: ...S unmutes making the audio easier to hear The squelch is unmuted while the MONI key is pressed regardless of the squelch level setting This function unmutes the squelch even if the DCS and Tone Squelch functions are set 1 Select the frequency that you wish by using the dial or keypad 2 Press the PTT key The red TX indicator turns on while transmitting 3 While holding down the PTT key speak into th...

Page 29: ... output The display changes as follows depending on the output level selected is displayed with on the power meter Low power output is displayed with on the power meter Middle power output Nothing is displayed with on the power meter High power output The initial setting is low power IMPORTANT NOTE The output level can t be altered while transmitting ...

Page 30: ...mode 2 Press the key to start scanning The unit scans in accordance with the order of one step 3 Rotate the dial clockwise counter clockwise to change the scan direction VFO scan scans the entire frequency range 4 Press any key other than the MONI key to stop scanning 5 1 2 Memory Scan 1 Use the key to select the Memory mode 2 Press the key to start memory scanning 3 Rotate the dial clockwise coun...

Page 31: ...on the LCD When the Keylock is on other than the following all operations are blocked PTT LAMP MONI VOL SQL Tone burst POWER ON OFF DTMF tone This function is to generate an audible tone to access European repeaters mostly used in Europe To output the tone burst tone press the MONI key while holding down the PTT key The tone is transmitted as long as the MONI key is pressed The initial setting for...

Page 32: ...acter The previous character will stop flashing 6 Repeat the same sequence as necessary Press the key during setting to delete all characters 7 Press any key except MONI to complete the setting 5 4 2 Using the Channel Name Function Programmed memory channels are displayed with alphanumeric characters The channel number is displayed as it normally is Press the FUNC key to display the frequency disp...

Page 33: ...ation only not the last signal received This function automatically stops transmission when a preset time is elapsed 5 6 1 Setting TOT 1 Press the FUNC key and while is displayed on the LCD press the key T OFF is displayed on the LCD 2 Rotate the dial to change the TOT setting time The maximum setting for the TOT time is 450 seconds 3 Press any key other than the MONI key to complete the setting 5...

Page 34: ...than the LAMP key extends the LAMP function for another 5 seconds Turning on the power while pressing the MONI key illuminates the backlight permanently Repeat the same to turn it off When the lamp is set for the permanent on position pressing the FUNC key then the MONI key to turn on off the backlight NOTE The LAMP function consumes battery The permanent on position is recommended only for the op...

Page 35: ...he LCD press the key to display the current TSQ settings Each time the key is pressed the display shows When only is displayed the unit encodes the CTSS tone When is displayed the unit encodes and decodes the CTCSS tone 2 Rotate the dial while the tone frequency is displayed to select one of the 39 CTCSS tones shown below The tone can be set for encode decode separately refer to page 36 for detail...

Page 36: ... tone The decode tone is set automatically to the same tone To differentiate the decode tone select another tone in status 6 1 4 Tone Squelch Operation The squelch unmutes only when the signal with the same decoding setting tone is received 6 2 1 Setting the DCS 1 Press the FUNC key and while is displayed on the LCD press the key is displayed on the LCD and the DCS code is displayed The initial se...

Page 37: ...n the unit receives the matching code 6 2 5 DET Mode in DCS Operation DET Setting If the DET mode in DCS operation is preferred while in the DCS Code Setting mode and DCS OF is displayed rotate the dial to eliminate the hyphen DCS OF then proceed with the rest of setting sequence DET on DCS function stands for Detect Only mode In DCS operation the TX signal carries a digital code The RX side just ...

Page 38: ...TT key The tones sound as long as the key is pressed 2 Up to 16 characters of manually transmitted DTMF tones are automatically stored for redialing Refer to Redial page 39 for operation The DTMF tones can be stored in the memory to automatically transmit 6 4 1 Setting the Auto Dialer All 16 DTMF tones up to 16 characters are available for each of 9 memories called an Auto Dialer memory Programmin...

Page 39: ...emory channel s in advance 1 Press the key DIAL is displayed on the LCD 2 Press one of the to key corresponding to memory 1 9 to automatically generate the DTMF tones Auto Dialer Operation While Transmitting 1 While pressing the PTT key press the FUNC key DIAL is displayed on the LCD Don t release the PTT to proceed 2 Press one of the to key to automatically transmit the DTMF tones 6 4 3 Redial Th...

Page 40: ...nnel mode select the channel to which you wish to apply the Repeater Access setting 2 Press the FUNC key and while is displayed on the LCD press the key The Repeater Access setting is applied to the operating frequency NOTE Preset parameters on the Repeater Access function memory will be effective at any frequency Repeater Access parameters have priorities over the parameters programmed in the VFO...

Page 41: ...NI key and FUNC key to complete the settings or use the MONI or FUNC keys to continue programming The last operated menu will be selected the next time you enter the Set mode Entering the Set Mode 8 2 Menu Default setting Function 01 BS 1 Battery Save setting 02 TIMER Timer Busy scan setting 03 BEP ON Beep sound ON OFF 04 1750 Tone Burst Frequency setting 05 SFT OF CPU Clock Frequency shift ON OFF...

Page 42: ...ended when a key is operated or a signal is received Set this parameter OFF for packet operation The display remain unchanged even the BS function is in the OFF cycle 8 3 2 Menu 2 Timer Busy Scan Setting Select the scan resume condition in this menu page 30 1 TIMER is displayed on the LCD 2 Rotate the dial to select the scan resume condition between TIMER and BUSY 8 3 3 Menu 3 Beep Function Select...

Page 43: ... displayed on the LCD 2 Rotate the dial to select the Busy Channel Lockout setting on and off When Busy Channel Lockout is set to on transmission is possible only in the following conditions and isn t possible otherwise The alarm sounds if the PTT key is pressed when transmission is prohibited 1 When no signal is being received BUSY isn t displayed 2 When the tone matches and the squelch is unmute...

Page 44: ...elay the time to start transmitting the DTMF tones in Auto Dialer operation The initial setting is 100ms 1 DWT 01 is displayed on the LCD 2 Rotate the dial to change the DTMF wait time setting 8 3 9 Menu 9 DTMF Burst Pause Time This parameter determines the length of DTMF tones and pause time between the tones 1 DP 60 is displayed on the LCD 2 Rotate the dial to change the DTMF burst pause time se...

Page 45: ...Q DCS etc By setting the burst time of the first digit longer the risk to miss the first DTMF tone will decrease 1 DB 60 is displayed on the LCD 2 Rotate the dial to select the initial character burst time The DTMF Timing Chart PTT ON DTMF code DTMF code DTMF code WAIT Time First Digit Burst Time Pause Time Burst Time Pause Time Burst Time DB 60 DB 80 DB 160 DB 200 unit ms ...

Page 46: ...LI Cut out the Set Mode Function List below for use as a quick reference BS 1 Battery Save TIMER Timer Busy scan BEP ON Beep sound 1750 Tone Burst Frequency SFT OF CPU Clock Frequency shift BCL OF Busy Channel Lock Out TP OFF TOT Penalty DWT 01 DTMF Wait time DP 60 DTMF Pause Burst time DB 60 DTMF First Digit Burst time BAT NI Battery type Reference Set mode NOTE Please set this parameter correctl...

Page 47: ...ceiver using a 3 5 stereo mini plug cord as shown in the diagram Be certain that both units are switched off before connecting them After connecting the units switch them both on 9 1 2 Master Slave Units Press the PTT key three times while holding down the MONI key CLONE is displayed on the LCD and both units enter the Clone mode NOTE This operation is required also to program the data using utili...

Page 48: ... After the transfer is completed PASS is displayed 3 After the cloning is done turn off the unit by pressing the key and remove the cable Repeat the same sequence to clone more units In case the transfer fails please turn off the slave unit and perform the reset sequence page 51 to turn on again before retry If you quit cloning of this slave unit please reset it anyway otherwise it may not work pr...

Page 49: ...The unit doesn t have microphone and speaker level adjustment circuit Adjust their level on the TNC side Output level adjustment Use the audio output key of the unit to adjust the output level from MIC SP terminal SP Low T N C 3 5ø PLUG GND MIC PTT GND 2 5ø PLUG 10kΩ 10µF 5 0V GND SP 5 0V GND MIC Packet Operation 9 2 Caution Refer to the TNC s instruction manual when connecting the TNC unit to oth...

Page 50: ...nnel name is set Squelch is unmuted Keylock is on Transceiver is in the Call mode Keylock is on Incorrect setting of parameters Battery is exhausted Not pressing the PTT key firmly enough Off frequency Incorrect frequency Battery is exhausted Action Check that the battery pack terminals are clean and pack is correctly attached Recharge or replace the battery pages 53 55 Hold the power key down unt...

Page 51: ...r 2 seconds and then reappear The initial mode is the VFO Factory default settings NOTE THE RESET DELETES ALL THE MEMORIES Please take notes of the important data and keep it for future reference VFO Frequency CALL Frequency Memory Channel Channel Step Shift Offset Frequency Tone Setting Tone Frequency DCS Setting DCS Code Transmitter Output Auto Dialer Code Keylock Time Out Timer Auto Power Off V...

Page 52: ... 7 2V 700mAh Charging Battery Packs Refer to the chart below for the combination of the proper battery pack and charger The indicates the usable combination hrs means the approximate time necessary to full charge the empty pack Battery Packs Chargers EDC 164 EDC 165 Li ion Battery Pack EBP 71 2 5hrs Ni MH Battery Pack EBP 72 10hrs NOTE FOR EUROPEAN USERS Please be advised that some of the accessor...

Page 53: ...pending on the models you have purchased 1 Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC IN jack on the back of the basket The design of the AC adapter may vary depending on the models 2 Connect the adapter to an outlet 3 Mount the battery with or without being attached to the unit in the basket as shown Turn off the unit while charging The red indicator on the basket turns on and charging starts Indicato...

Page 54: ...ure that following items are included in the package EDC 164T EDC 164 basket EDC 170 adapter AC 120V insulation sheet EDC 164E EDC 164 basket EDC 151A adapter AC 230V insulation sheet EDC 164UK EDC 164 basket EDC 152A adapter AC 230V insulation sheet 1 Connect the AC adapter plug to the DC IN jack on the back of the basket The design of the AC adapter may vary depending on the models 2 Connect the...

Page 55: ...ovided with a protection circuit and it automatically stops charging in case a short circuit is detected To resume charging remove the AC adapter from the wall outlet and fix the cause of trouble Specifications The charging time may vary depending on the condition of the battery pack and the temperature of the environment Input Voltage Operating Temperature Range Charging Current Battery Capacity ...

Page 56: ...annels 200 channels 1 CALL channel 1 Repeater Access function memory Antenna impedance 50 Ω unbalanced Frequency stability 2 5ppm Microphone impedance 2k Ω nominal Power supply 7 2 7 4V Battery only Current drain Approx 1 6A Transmit high at 5W 250mA Receive at 500mW 70mA Stand by 30mA Battery save on Temperature range 10 45 C 14 113 F Ground Negative ground Dimension 58 W x 107 5 H x 36 3 D mm 2 ...

Page 57: ...ous emission 60dB or less Receiver Receive system Double conversion superheterodyne Intermediate frequencies 1st 21 7MHz 2nd 450KHz Sensitivity 12dB SINAD 14dBµ 0 2µV Selectivity 6dB 12KHz or more 60dB 26KHz or less 6dB 6KHz or more 60dB 14KHz or less Audio output power 500mW 8 Ω MAX 400mW 8 Ω 10 THD Narrow FM models are available depending on areas of distribution ...

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Page 60: ...of Parts Basic Operation Useful Functions Selective Calling Special Functions Set Mode Cloning and Packet Operation Maintenance and Reference Specifications ALINCO INC Yodoyabashi Dai Bldg 13F 4 4 9 Koraibashi Chuo ku Osaka 541 0043 Japan Phone 06 7636 2362 Fax 06 6208 3802 http www alinco com E mail export alinco co jp ...

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