Alinco DJ-S446 Instruction Manual Download

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9. Maintenance and Reference

9. Maintenance and Reference

9-1

Resetting

When you reset the transceiver, all settings are returned to the initial factory

(default) settings.

1. Turn the power ON while the FUNC key and V/M key are held down.

2. When all the display indications appear, release the FUNC key.

The transceiver enters the VFO mode.

VFO Frequency Number

CALL Frequency Number

Memory Channel 0~99

Tone Squelch Setting

Tone Number

Stand-by-beep Setting

Key Lock Setting

Battery Saving

Squelch Level Setting

The Initial Factory Settings

DJ-S446

Unset
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Summary of Contents for DJ-S446

Page 1: ...nual Thank you for purchasing this ALINCO FM transceiver This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions Please read it carefully before using the transceiver and be sure to keep it for future reference ALINCO INC ...

Page 2: ...s 5 2 2 Key Operations 7 2 3 Display 9 3 Basic Operations 10 3 1 Turning the Power ON 10 3 2 Adjusting the Audio Volume 10 3 3 VFO Mode 10 3 3 1 Frequency Number Setting 10 3 4 Memory Mode 11 3 4 1 Selecting a Memory Channel 11 3 4 2 Memory Channel Programming 12 3 4 3 Clearing a Memory Channel 13 3 4 4 Contents of Memory Programming 13 3 5 CALL Mode 14 3 5 1 Selecting the CALL Channel 14 3 5 2 Pr...

Page 3: ...5 1 3 Skip Channel Setting 24 5 1 4 Tone Scan 24 5 2 Key Lock 25 5 3 Tone Call 25 5 4 Lamp 25 6 Selective Communicating 26 6 1 Tone Squelch 27 7 Special Functions 28 7 1 Theft Alarm 28 7 1 1 Connecting and Setting 29 7 1 2 Alarm 30 7 1 3 Alarm Delay 31 8 Cloning 32 8 1 Cloning 32 9 Maintenance and Reference 35 9 1 Resetting 35 9 2 Options 36 10 Specifications 37 Contents ...

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Page 5: ...dio operation Points to Note when Using an External Power Supply Use a 4 5V 16 0 DC external power source When connecting the power supply to the transceiver use the optional DC cable for base stations EDC 37 Connect the cable to the DC jack on the side of the transceiver When power is supplied from the cigarette lighter socket of a car use the cigarette lighter cable EDC 43 or the cigarette light...

Page 6: ...he Belt Clip on the back of the transceiver as shown in the illustra tion 2 Turn the screw clockwise until it stops Check to be sure the clip is securely connected 3 Turn the screw counter clockwise to detach the Belt Clip 1 Accessories 1 1 Standard Accessories Battery Case EDH 31 Belt Clip Hand Strap Instruction Manual Note Standard accessories may vary depending on versions Hand Strap Belt Clip ...

Page 7: ...to prolonged high humidity can cause corrosion of metal components Normally the battery pack can be charged up to 500 times However the battery pack can be considered dead if usable time drops off markedly in spite of charging the pack for the recommended time When this happens a new pack should be used To protect the environment do not dispose of the used battery pack improperly Check with your l...

Page 8: ... Load three 3 commercially available AA alkaline batteries in the battery case EDH 31 Set the batteries in the battery case in the orientation marked at the bottom of the case 2 Attach the battery case in the same method of the battery pack page3 Caution Manganese batteries are not recommended as they may decrease the transmission output level Be sure to observe proper orientation of the batteries...

Page 9: ... Refer to Display in this manual Page9 FUNC key Use this key in combination with other keys to access various functions of the transceiver Holding this key for 3 seconds activates the Setting mode where various settings are possible 6 Key pad Refer to Key Operations Page7 7 Microphone MIC Connector SP Connector For connection of the optional external microphone 2k Ω with 2 5Ø stereo plug For conne...

Page 10: ...s also unmuted when the tone squelch is set If this key is pressed while FUNC appears the Key Lock function is activated Pressing this key while the PTT key is pressed and held transmits the tone call signal DC IN Terminal for connecting an external power supply Connect the optional cigarette lighter cable with filter EDC 36 and you can use it in the car The center of the pin is the positive pole ...

Page 11: ...hes the key lock ON OFF page 25 Activates the monitoring function 3 FUNC SET Accesses various functions 4 T SQ Sets the tone squelch function page 27 Increases the frequency and memory channels 5 CALL Activates the Call mode Page 14 Decreases the frequency and memory channels 6 V M MW Programs a memory channel Page 12 Switches VFO Memory modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 12: ...mission while holding 2 MONI Transmits tone call signal page 25 3 FUNC SET Activates the Setting mode page 17 4 T SQ Starts upward scanning page 22 5 CALL Starts downward scanning page 22 6 V M MW Sets the transmission output level HIGH page 16 Sets the transmission output level LOW page 16 ...

Page 13: ...llent Signal MRS is ON Appears when transmission output level is LOW Indicates memory No in the Memory mode and setting No in the Setting mode Appears when keys are locked Indicates the frequency number Indicates the tone number Indicates the various setting status Appears when the Theft Alarm is ON Blinks during scanning operation Appears when the squelch is unmuted Indicates the receiving level ...

Page 14: ...tate the volume dial counter clockwise When a voice cannot be heard due to the squelch setting press and hold the MONI key and adjust the volume to the level you desire 3 3 VFO Mode The factory default setting for the transceiver is the VFO mode 3 3 1 Frequency Number Setting When keys are pressed frequency number increases and decreases Reference Squelch level can be adjusted in the Setting mode ...

Page 15: ...annel 1 Press the V M key to activate the Memory mode Pressing the V M key alternates the transceiver between VFO Memory modes When in Memory mode the memory channel No appears on the display The Memory mode cannot be activated if there is no pre set program recorded in the memory channels By pressing the keys the memory No increases or decreases by one memory each time the key is pressed Memory c...

Page 16: ...e sure to set the frequency number for alarms in CH SC the channel for alarms Page 29 Selecting and programming again overwrites a programmed memory channel The CALL channel can also be overwritten but the CALL channel cannot be cleared 4 Select a memory channel to program by pressing the keys A blinking memory channel No indicates that the channel is not programmed yet 5 Press the MW key while W ...

Page 17: ...ing the keys On a programmed channel the memory channel No is displayed steadily without blinking 3 Press the FUNC key again and then press the MW key while the F icon appears A beep is heard and the pre set frequency is cleared 3 4 4 Contents of Memory Programming The following information can be stored in each memory channel 1 99 SC and the CALL channel Frequency number Tone number Skip CH Setti...

Page 18: ...LL channel is selected 2 Press the V M key to return to the VFO mode or the Memory mode 3 5 2 Programming a CALL Channel The CALL channel is one of the memory channels where the frequency number and other settings can be programmed by selecting the memory channel C in the VFO mode page 12 Caution Scanning cannot be performed when the transceiver is in the CALL mode In the CALL mode frequency numbe...

Page 19: ...S meter indicates the relative signal strength Reference Be sure to use the transceiver in the state where the antenna is set straight up to the upper part of the transceiver 3 6 1 Monitor Function While the MONI key is pressed the squelch is unmuted and sound is heard from the speaker regardless of the squelch setting B appears on the display By using this function weak signals under the squelch ...

Page 20: ...eference A Tone call signal is transmitted by pressing and holding the PTT key and pressing the MONI key There are five tone call signals that are selectable in the Setting mode 3 Release the PTT key to stop transmitting and to return to the receiving mode 3 7 1 Selecting the Transmitter Output Level Transmission power can be changed to HI LOW by pressing the keys while transmitting L appears on t...

Page 21: ...ches On Off and sets the time of the Auto Power Off APO feature Switches the battery save function On and Off Switches the bell function On and Off Switches the stand by beep On and Off Switches the Busy Channel Lockout function BCLO On and Off Switches the scanning mode between timed busy channel Sets the scan skip function of memory channels Sets the battery type Switches On Off and sets the sou...

Page 22: ...ivated 2 Select a menu you wish to set by pressing the MONI key or FUNC key 3 Set the mode by pressing the 4 Press the PTT key or V M key The setting is completed and returns to the VFO mode Reference The last menu operated appears the next time the Setting mode is activated Monitoring cannot be performed in the Setting mode Switching battery charging 01 On ...

Page 23: ...n 1750 to oFF AP oFF bS on bEL oF Stb on bCL oF StYP t m oF bAt 2 SCr oF mrS oF EPo oF 01 CHG oF Battery charging ON OFF When ON is set the battery pack can be charged by EDC 92 93 The battery icon appears and blinks on the LC while charging Turn the power OFF while charging Do not charge dry cell batteries 02 Sql 07 Squelch level setting Mutes noise when no signals are being received This level i...

Page 24: ...f there is no operation for the specified period of time 07 bS on Battery saving ON OFF The battery save function is set to extend battery life ON OFF 08 bEL oF Bell ON OFF The bell function can inform you a signal is being received by a tone sound and LCD indication Bell icon 09 Stb oF Stand by beep ON OFF When you release the PTT key a beep sound is transmitted informing your partner s your tran...

Page 25: ...gnals are received busy disappears When a tone matches in the TSQ setting 11 StYP t Scan timed busy channel switching Choose between Timed scan and Busy channel scan TIMER BUSY 12 m oF Scan skip setting Memory channel numbers that you want to skip while in Memory Scan are selected here You cannot designate channels to skip if no Memory channels have been saved 13 bAt 2 Battery type setting The bat...

Page 26: ...al ceases or five seconds later even if the channel remains busy Busy Channel Scan Scanning resumes only when the signal ceases The receiver then moves to the next channel Scanning direction can be changed by pressing the keys during scanning operations Reference When the tone squelch is set TSQ if a received signal contains the tone squelch number programmed in your transceiver scanning will stop...

Page 27: ...ng the key 3 To stop scanning press the PTT key the FUNC key or the V M key When the MONI key is pressed scanning stops temporarily and the monitor function is activated When the key is released scanning resumes 5 1 2 Memory Scan Scans only the programmed memory channels 1 Press the V M key to activate the Memory mode 2 Press and hold the keys for 1 to 2 seconds to start scanning The decimal point...

Page 28: ... Tone Scan This is a function to help you find the tone signal number of a received tone signal 1 Press and hold the keys for 1 to 2 seconds in the tone squelch setting mode Scanning starts and the decimal point blinks 38 different Tone Number are scanned in order If a tone signal number is found scanning stops and you can hear the received signal Scanning will not resume until the keys are presse...

Page 29: ... activate certain types of repeaters by adding a tone signal to the transmitted radio wave The Tone signal is output when the MONI key is pressed down and the PTT key pressed and held A specific call tone sound can be selected in the Setting mode 5 4 Lamp The transceiver has lamps to light its display which is useful when operating in a dark place or at night When any keys other than PTT and MONI ...

Page 30: ...your station s tone frequency There are 38 different selectable tone number frequencies 192 8 203 5 210 7 218 1 225 7 233 6 241 8 250 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 67 0 71 9 74 4 77 0 79 7 82 5 85 4 88 5 91 5 94 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 97 4 100 0 103 5 107 2 110 9 114 8 118 8 123 0 127 3 131 8 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 136 5 141 3 146 2 151 4 156 7 162 2 167 9 173 8 179 9 186 2 31 32 33 34 35...

Page 31: ...er with keys While the tone number is displayed press the or key to select the tone number to use from among the tone list 3 Press the PTT key or the V M key to complete the setting and return to the normal mode Caution A high tone frequency setting could cause the squelch to open in response to the characteristics of some voices To decrease the chances of this occurring be sure to use the regular...

Page 32: ...he unit This function is useful when installing the unit in a remote place or in a car Caution Cables A and B used with the alarm feature in our DR 135 235 435 products cannot be used with this unit the wiring is different Wiring Cable for Alarm Steering Wheel Speaker Terminal Jack Alarm Cable Connection Illustration Connect the center sleeve with the ground outer sleeve There is no connection to ...

Page 33: ... Insert the plug of the alarm cable into the speaker terminal jack Caution Position the alarm cable and transceiver firmly so that it will not be easily detached Program the CH SC for alarm memory in advance to cancel the alarm page 12 Set CH SC for alarm in the state where the squelch is activated Caution When setting the theft alarm function connect the alarm cable before turning the power OFF T...

Page 34: ...ed and the squelch is unmuted during the alarm the alarm is canceled and the unit returns to the receive mode A TSQ setting is also a valid squelch setting It is possible to cancel the alarm using another transceiver from a remote place 1 To cancel the alarm detach the battery pack 2 To set the alarm again attach the battery pack and turn the power OFF Caution Use the same battery pack that was in...

Page 35: ...d If the cable is detached during the alarm setting procedure the alarm will start sounding 10 seconds later Caution It is recommended that you use the tone squelch when setting the CH SC for alarm since there is the considerable possibility that the alarm setting could be canceled by reception of any random signal Set the alarm function off SCr oF during regular operation If the CH SC for alarm m...

Page 36: ... connecting them with a cable Connecting the Transceivers Connect the external speaker jacks on both the master and slave transceivers with a commercially available Ø3 5stereo mini plug cable After connecting them switch the both units power ON Caution Connect the cable ONLY while the transceiver power is OFF To SP jack on the transceiver Master Ø3 5 stereo mini plug cable To SP jack on the transc...

Page 37: ...nformation is transferred into the slave transceiver PASS appears when the cloning completes The same data is transmitted by pressing the PTT key while the PASS is displayed If the data is not transmitted correctly PASS is not displayed Repeat from procedure 1 3 To cancel the Clone mode switch the power off Caution If the cable is not connected correctly CHECK appears on the display Check the cabl...

Page 38: ...ving side cannot recognize whether the data has been transmitted correctly Check to see if PASS is displayed on the transmitting master side 2 Switch the transceiver power OFF Caution Do not disconnect the cable while cloning All data in the slave transceiver will be updated to the master transceiver s data during the cloning operation Be sure you want to change everything before cloning ...

Page 39: ...wer ON while the FUNC key and V M key are held down 2 When all the display indications appear release the FUNC key The transceiver enters the VFO mode VFO Frequency Number CALL Frequency Number Memory Channel 0 99 Tone Squelch Setting Tone Number Stand by beep Setting Key Lock Setting Battery Saving Squelch Level Setting The Initial Factory Settings DJ S446 1 1 Unset 8 ON OFF ON 07 ...

Page 40: ...igar Lighter Cable for Recharging DC12V EDC 93 Battery Charger Wall Charger 110V EDC 94 Battery Charger Wall Charger 230V EDC 105 Battery Charger Trickle Charger EMS 9 Speaker Microphone EMS 51 Speaker Microphone EME 6 Earphone EME 12 Head Set with VOX Headphone Type EME 13 Head Set with VOX Inner Type EME 15 Tie Pin Microphone with VOX EME 16 Earphone Microphone EME 17 Earphone Microphone EME 20 ...

Page 41: ...rature Ground Dimension Weight 446 00625 446 09375MHz 12 5kHz step 8CH F3E FM 12 5kHz 100 Channels 1 Call Channel 50 Ω 5ppm 2k Ω 4 5 16 0VDC approx 370mA approx 220mA approx 150mA Max approx 40mA Squelched Battery Save 15mA 10 60 C Negative Grounding 56 W 102 H 30 D mm EBP 53N Inclusive 2 20 4 01 1 18 Approx 95g without Battery Approx 160g EBP 53N Inclusive General Reception Transmit H L ...

Page 42: ...Ω Double Conversion Super Heterodyne 14 0dBu 0 2uV or less 1st IF 21 7MHz 2nd IF 450kHz 6dB 6kHz or over 60dB 14kHz or less 280mW or over MAX 200mW or over 10 Distortion factor 8 Ω Specifications may be changed without a preliminary announcement in connection with technical development Power Output Modulation Spurious Emission Max Deviation Mic Impedance Receiver ...

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