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1. New and Innovative Features

Your new radio features some of the most advanced functions and reliable engineering
available anywhere. The ALINCO design philosophy is focused on developing innova-
tive usable features, including the following:

• Three different styles of display are available on a large LCD panel including fre-

quency, channel number or 7 digit alphanumeric label.
The dimmer (bright/dim) makes it easier to read the display at night. (T/E models only)

• Simple, clean layout of keys and knobs ensure convenient operation.

• High-quality materials are used throughout the product and a huge heat sink around the

chassis ensures stable and durable operation.

• Conventional or narrow FM mode can be selected.

• AM Air-band reception capability. (available on DR135TMk / 235TMk only)

• 100 fully programmable memory channels with alphanumeric memory channel labels.

• A DATA port is located on the front panel for easy access to external accessory connec-

tions. A DSUB9 port is available on the rear to connect a PC for 1200/9600bps packet
operation. (T/E models only)

• CTCSS, DCS and 4 different Tone-Bursts are standard for selective calling and re-

peater access worldwide.

• The Theft Alarm feature gives an extra measure of security for mobile installation.

• The transceiver has a cable clone capability.

• The optional EJ-41U board is available for data communications such as APRS

packet, without an external TNC. (T/E models only)

DR-135/235/435Mk

III

series / feature comparison chart

Feature

DR-135TMkIII

DR-235TMk

III

DR-435TMk

III

DR-135/435EMk

III

DR-135FXE

DR-435FXE

Microphone

EMS-57 DTMF

EMS-53 Plain

TX frequency

USA Amateur

European Amateur

RX frequency*

136- airband in AM

216-280MHz (include AM)

350-511.995MHz

European Amateur

Freq. Stability

+/-2.5ppm

+/-5ppm

+/-2.5ppm

DATA port(DSUB9)

Standard

N/A

Feature

TNC/Packet

operation

Digital Voice

Modem

Car-key ON/OFF port

LCD

brightness

DC voltage

display

DR-135/435TMk

III

DR-235TMk

III

DR-135/435EMk

III

DR-135/435FXE

Optional EJ-41U

N/A

Optional EJ-47U

N/A

Standard

N/A

Bright/Dim

N/A

Standard

N/A

* The specifications on page49 are valid only within the amateur radio frequencies.

Summary of Contents for DR-135EMkIII

Page 1: ...s Inc Client Alinco Inc 360 Herndon Parkway Model DR 235TMkIII Suite 1400 Standards FCC 15 121 Herndon VA 20170 IC RSS 215 http www rheintech com Report 2006179 Page 23 of 41 Appendix J Manual Please see the following pages ...

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Page 4: ...Basic Operations 18 Turning the unit on and off 18 Audio Volume level setting 18 Squelch level setting 18 VFO mode 19 Change frequency by the channel step 19 Change frequency by 1 MHz step 19 Changing the channel step 20 REPEATER DUPLEX Operation 20 CTCSS DCS setting 21 Memory Mode 22 Memory programming 22 Programmable data in the memory channel 26 CALL mode 24 To receive signals 24 To transmit 25...

Page 5: ...35 THEFT ALARM 36 AM Mode Reception DR235TMk only 37 CABLE CLONE 38 8 PACKET OPERATION 39 To operate packet using EJ 41U 39 To operate packet using an external TNC 41 To operate APRS 42 SET UP 43 APRS Operation 43 9 Remote Control Operation 44 List of Remote Control Keys 44 Entering a frequency directly 45 Entry method depending on tuning step 45 10 Maintenance Reference 46 Reset 46 Trouble Shooti...

Page 6: ...en used to perform important tasks like life guarding surveillance and rescue Never operate this product in facilities where radio products are prohibited for use such as aboard aircraft in airports in ports within or near the operating area of business wireless stations or their relay stations Use of this product may be prohibited or illegal outside of your country Be informed in advance when you...

Page 7: ...duct when used with or as a part of a device made by third parties Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product It will void our warranty for repair Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type Dispose of or recycle used batteries according to your local regulations Do not handle a power supply with a wet hand It may result in electric shock Do not connect c...

Page 8: ...its accessories from the wall outlet if a thunderstorm is likely Turn off the unit remove the mobile antenna from its base and keep it in the vehicle if a thunderstorm is likely Please read cautions regarding the lightning protection on page 7 also Do not open the unit and its accessories Please consult with your local dealer of this product for service and assistance Maintenance Do not use the pr...

Page 9: ...l antenna make sure that the antenna ground is not common with the ground of the power supply Use a clean dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from the surface of the product Never use thinner or benzene for cleaning Turn off and remove the power source AC cable DC cable battery cigar cable charger adapter etc from the product when the product is not in use for extended period of time or in...

Page 10: ... This environment becomes much moe dangerous if an outdoor antenna is installed on the car Move the antenna and its cable into the car at the first sight of forthcoming thunderstorm and lightning Attention Do not remove the case or touch the interior components Tampering can cause equipment trouble Do not use or keep the transceiver where it is exposed to direct sunlight dusty places or near sourc...

Page 11: ...to operate to your satisfaction for many years under normal use PLEASE READ 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 MANUA...

Page 12: ...e calling and re peater access worldwide The Theft Alarm feature gives an extra measure of security for mobile installation The transceiver has a cable clone capability The optional EJ 41U board is available for data communications such as APRS or packet without an external TNC T E models only DR 135 235 435Mk III series feature comparison chart Feature DR 135TMk III DR 235TMk III DR 435TMk III DR...

Page 13: ...larm cable B extension use UX1260 T E models only Theft Alarm stickers 2pcs PR0454 T E models only Instruction manual PS0513B Hardware kit for bracket Microphone EMS 53 or EMS 57 with DTMF keypad The standard accessories may vary slightly depending on the version you have purchased Please contact your local authorized Alinco dealer should you have any questions ALINCO and authorized dealers are no...

Page 14: ...ent of 12A or more Power supplies that do not meet those specifications may cause malfunction and or damage to the radio and will void the warranty Alinco offers excellent communication grade power supplies as optional accessories Please contact your local authorized Alinco dealer DC power supply DC power cable Black lead Red lead 1 2 CAUTION The body heatsink of this product may become very hot d...

Page 15: ...r antenna Installing the Transceiver See the figure on the below Screw fixed base Magnet base Car body Washer M5 Tapping screw M5 x 20 mm Mounting bracket CAUTION After installing your antenna ensure that you have the best possible SWR reading High RF environments can cause severe damage to your unit Ensure that you are not in a high RF environment when operating the transceiver CAUTION RF Hazard ...

Page 16: ...f the power switch illuminates The illumination will be turned off when the igni tion key is turned to the off position To turn on the unit press the power switch manually while it is illuminated while ignition key is at ACC or ON position 2 When the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON position with the radio s power switch on the unit turns on automatically and the power switch will be lit Turn t...

Page 17: ...Switches to CALL mode 9 SQL D Sets the squelch level 10 DATA Terminal Used in clone and theft alarm functions 11 TX Light indicator Lights during transmission 12 Mic Connector Connection port for supplied microphone Functions which can be activated while F appears after pressing the FUCN Key No Key Function 4 FUNC SET Confirms selection of other functions and exits the function mode 5 V M MW Progr...

Page 18: ... 50 ohm coaxial cable and antenna Functions that can be activated while pressing the FUNC Key No Key Function 1 PWR Reset to factory default settings 5 V M MW Erase the memory 6 MHZ SHIFT Switches to wide narrow mode 7 TSDCS LOCK Sets the auto dialer 8 CALL H L Accesses the clone function mode 9 SQL D Accesses the power supply voltage indication mode T E models only Functions that require continuo...

Page 19: ...ng function 7 Indicates the frequency or memory name 8 Appears when a signal is being received 9 S meter Indicates the relative signal strength level of transmission reception 10 Appears when in packet mode and digital voice mode 11 Appears when setting the key lock 12 DCS Appears when setting the DCS 13 Appears when setting the tone squelch 14 Appears when setting the shift 15 A Appears during AM...

Page 20: ...cy memory channel number or setting value 2 DOWN Decrease the frequency memory channel number or setting value 3 PTT Press the PTT Push To Talk key to transmit 4 DTMF DTMF tone keys DTMF REMOTE 5 Switch 6 Lock Switch Locks out the UP and DOWN keys 7 MIC Speak here during transmission Set to DTMF when you don t want to operate remote con trol functions So that DTMF keys do not function except durin...

Page 21: ...settings allow weaker signals to open the squelch but noise may also cause it to open 1 Press SQL key SQL icon appears on the dis play and the squelch level will be shown at the position where the memory number is dis played 21 levels between 0 and 20 are avail able 0 is the lowest setting 2 By rotating the main dial or by using the UP DOWN keys on the microphone adjust the squelch to the desired ...

Page 22: ...e current mode by checking the dis play If M or C icon is NOT displayed on it the unit is already in the VFO mode 2 Otherwise press V M keys until those icons are gone Change frequency by the channel step Rotate the main dial clockwise to increase the frequency coun terclockwise to decrease The UP DOWN keys on the micro phone act in the same way Change frequency by 1 MHz step This will enable a qu...

Page 23: ...ansmit and receive frequency is de sired select the position where both and icons disappeared at 600 kHz Changing the channel step 1 Be sure the unit is in VFO mode Refer to P 26 to enter into the Parameter Setting SET mode 2 Select the channel step setting P 26 using the tuning knob The current channel step will be displayed as below 3 Press PTT or any one of the keys except SQL on the front pane...

Page 24: ...ial or press the UP DOWN keys to change tone or code Press any key Except TS DCS UP DOWN keys to enter the setting and return to original status The T SQ DCS icon will remain on the display to show the current status To exit simply use the TS DCS key and press it until the relative status icon T SQ DCS disappears The CTCSS encoding and decoding frequencies may be set differently The encode setting...

Page 25: ... stored later in the memory 2 When all the settings are complete press FUNC key The F and M icons appear and a memory channel number will be indicated on the display 3 Rotate the main dial or press the UP DOWN keys to select the desired memory channel num ber into which the current VFO settings will be copied An empty channel is shown with a flash ing M icon It may be a good practice to allo cate ...

Page 26: ...ange 4 While F icon is on the display press MW key The VFO settings are copied to the memory channel and a beep will sound The memory channel can be over written if a previously pro grammed channel is selected the memory channels shown with a stable M icon 5 To program the CALL channel quick recall select the channel shown with CH C on the dis play Save Ch99 to store the setting used for the Alarm...

Page 27: ...nnot be eliminated or hidden To receive signals Be sure to have the unit connected to the appropriate antenna powered on set the audio volume and squelch level properly Select the desired receiving frequency or browse frequencies to listen to ongoing communications The S meter shows relative signal strength between BUSY and FULL when the transceiver detects an incoming signal If the S meter indica...

Page 28: ...nsmission the relative power output is shown on the RF meter as LOW power 2 segments MID power 3 segments HIGH power 5 segments 4 If operating from a vehicle do not transmit for extended periods without running the engine to avoid battery drainage Check the battery voltage often The lights windshield wipers stereo system air conditioner defogger and other accessories drain the battery s power con ...

Page 29: ...ting 3 Press SQL or UP DOWN keys again to enter the selected setting into the radio s memory The transceiver is now ready for additional Param eter adjustments 4 Press any key OTHER than SQL UP DOWN to exit the Parameter mode The only excep tion is the Channel Tag setting which accepts only PTT FUNC MHz and TS DCS keys to exit Details of the features in Menu Please refer to Parameter Setting Mode ...

Page 30: ...ber such as 000 prior to change this parameter in VFO mode Scan Type This is to select the scan resume condition TIMER setting allows the radio to resume scanning after 5 seconds regard less of the signal receiving status BUSY setting resumes scan ning when the received signal is gone The scan mode is ex plained later Beep Sound BEEP ON setting enables a beep that sounds after certain keys are tou...

Page 31: ...stems It prohibits the users from transmitting on the repeater after a certain period of time has elapsed By setting this function and activating it accord ing to the repeaters requirement the radio alerts the user by a beep 5 seconds prior to time out When the time is expired transmitting stops and the transceiver automatically returns to receiving mode This avoids the repeater going into its TOT...

Page 32: ...he display The operation of this transceiver feature is explained later P 36 during the ON setting lights up lights up APO Auto Power OFF This feature will automatically shut off the transceiver It is useful for mobile operation to avoid draining the car battery If there is no activity or use of the radio it will turn off automatically after 30 minutes followed by a beep sound 1 Default is APO OFF...

Page 33: ...up to seven characters 5 To delete all characters during programming press CALL key 6 To exit after setting is done press one of the following keys PTT FUNC TS DCS After programming the alphanumeric tag will be displayed on the designated channels instead of the frequency when in memory mode The memory channel number and other status icons will also be displayed If you wish to see the programmed f...

Page 34: ... Down to go down ward key or MHz key for more than 1 second but less than 2 seconds 3 The scan starts It stops at the frequency where the incoming signal is detected and resumes the scan according to the resume setting 4 Press any key other than UP DOWN keys to exit Memory Scan Scans all memory channels unless Memory skip feature is selected for a given memory 1 Enter Memory mode 2 Sequence is the...

Page 35: ...ter memory channel display 4 Use main dial or UP DOWN keys to change the direction Press any key other than the UP DOWN keys to exit Tone Scan This function automatically searches for the CTCSS tone an incoming signal might carry This feature is useful to search the encoding tone of a repeater or to communicate with a station operating in TSQ CTCSS squelch mode 1 Press TS DCS key to enter CTCSS de...

Page 36: ...key other than UP DOWN keys to exit KEY LOCK FUNCTION This will lock the keys to avoid unintentional changes 1 Press FUNC key and press TS DCS key while F icon is on the display 2 The icon appears 3 With this function activated only the follow ing commands can be accessed PTT FUNC TS DCS to cancel this function Monitor function to release squelch for weak signal reception Squelch setting UP DOWN k...

Page 37: ...ng FUNC key pressed Nar appears on the LCD display and the transceiver enters the NARROW mode 2 Repeat the same sequence to switch between the WIDE NARROW modes When the trans ceiver is in the WIDE mode which is the nor mal operation no indication appears on the LCD display 3 In the NARROW mode the microphone gain and modulation during transmission and the de modulation range during reception will...

Page 38: ... nel 3 Rotate the main dial to select the first digit then press TS DCS key to enter The Cursor moves toward right Repeat sequence to complete 4 Use for pause The display scrolls when the 7th digit is entered The numbers 0 to 9 pause and can be stored up to a total of 16 digits 5 To check the entered digits press FUNC then rotate the main dial while F icon is on 6 To delete press CALL key Press PT...

Page 39: ... alarm function turn on the unit enter the Parameter setting mode again and select SCR OF When alarm is activated the decimal points on 100 MHz and 100 kHz order will flash on display Steering wheel etc ADALM135 Alarm cable A DC power cable Alarm cable B Transceiver Battery NOTE 1 The alarm functions only when the unit is turned off 2 When the alarm is activated SCR ON or DLY the Ignition key func...

Page 40: ...mination is lit Turn ON the unit during DELAY period to cancel the alarm function Please set the parameter at SCR OF during normal operation Selecting the AM mode 1 Press FUNC key and while F icon is ON press SQL key appears on the LCD display and the transceiver enters the PACKET mode 2 Press FUNC key again and while F icon is ON press SQL key A appears on the LCD dis play and the transceiver ent...

Page 41: ... show PASS 4 Turn off the power Disconnect the cable and repeat the sequence to clone the next slave unit Setting Master side 1 Press CALL key with FUNC key pressed CLONE will be displayed and the radio enters the clone mode 2 Press PTT SD will be displayed and it starts sending the data into the slave unit 3 PASS will appear on the display when the data is successfully transmitted 4 The master ra...

Page 42: ... the EJ 41U unit or external TNC please refer to its respective instruction manual T E models only To operate packet using EJ 41U Configure the radio to a known packet operation frequency Install the EJ 41U unit in the transceiver following the instructions below Use an RS 232C cable and connect it to the DSUB 9 connector on the back of transceiver and the PC RS 232C Personal computer 1 Remove the...

Page 43: ...y Bit none Stop bit 1 bit Flow Control Xon Xoff Once the EJ 41U is programmed the settings are stored in memory even if the unit is removed from the transceiver Some EJ 41U functions may be limited as com pared to those found in an external TNC W2 VCO case CN107 DSUB 9 Bottom side W1 D A T A T X 3 Place the cushion sticker on the VCO shield case a metal housing on the circuit board CAUTION In orde...

Page 44: ...dio and the PC The pin allocation for the DSUB 9 on the back of the unit is as follows 1 SQC squelch signal output Carrier in closed Open collector output 2 Packet reception DATA output 9600bps output level 500mVrms 10Kohm 3 Packet transmission DATA input 9600bps input level 300mV 600ohm Max input level 600mV 4 Packet reception DATA output 1200bps output level 100mV 600ohm 5 Ground 6 No Connection...

Page 45: ... your area and a system composed of the transceiver EJ 41U or TNC a computer and or a GPS receiver you may monitor and exchange various geolocating information on the PC and on the internet Details are available from Internet sites The radio is capable of being connected to an EJ 41U or TNC PC and GPS receiver To enjoy APRS operation a GPS receiver computer and APRS software are required in additi...

Page 46: ...s possible to minimize pos sible interference SET UP Please refer to the previous chapter for the set up and installation of the EJ 41U unit TNC and PC See below for the connection of a GPS receiver It requires a 3 5mm stereo plug to connect to the DATA Terminal on the radio s front panel See the chart for plug connections Program the EJ 41U by using commands from the PC in the same way as in the ...

Page 47: ...g key Function Page 0 9 Direct frequency input A V M Memory channel access 22 B CALL Call channel access 24 C SET mode SET mode access Note 1 26 D FUNC TS DCS Auto dialer memory registration Note 2 35 Press and hold SQL Monitor function 24 0 H L Switching transmission output 25 9 Remote Control Operation With using an EMS 57 microphone may be optioned the transceiver can be controlled remotely by ...

Page 48: ...ficient For cases in which digit entry is only necessary to the 10 kHz digit some digit keys wre not accepted The relationshop between the tuning step and input method is as follows Tuning step Entry Final digit selection completion digit 5 0 kHz 1 kHz Completion after input of the 1 kHz digit 8 33 kHz 10 0 kHz 10 kHz Completion after input of the 10 kHz digit When you input the 10 kHz digit the 1...

Page 49: ...gs are initialized All LCD segments VFO frequency CALL frequency Memory channel 0 99 Offset direction Offset frequency Channel step Tone setting Tone frequency DCS setting DCS code Output power Keylock setting TOT APO Squelch setting 145 000 MHz 145 000 MHz 600 kHz 5 kHz 88 5 Hz 023 HI OFF OFF OFF 2 223 500 MHz 223 500 MHz 1 6 MHz 5 kHz 88 5 Hz 023 HI OFF OFF OFF 2 145 000 MHz 145 000 MHz 600 kHz ...

Page 50: ... Decrease squelch level Tone or DCS squelch is active Turn CTCSS or DCS squelch off Key lock function is activated Cancel Key lock function Transceiver is in CALL mode Press the VFO or memory mode Microphone connection is poor Connect microphone properly Antenna connection is poor Connect antenna properly The DSUB 9 port has been connected to a PC without installing the EJ 41U Disconnect the cable...

Page 51: ...s may be used in the vehicle as this cable can also power the handheld units See its manual for compatibility EDC 37 DC cable for ignition key ON OFF system for direct con nection to ACC terminal circuit EJ 41U TNC unit EJ 47U Digital unit ADALM135 Alarm cable kit Theft Alarm stickers included DR135FXE 435FXE only 11 Optional accessories 48 cable A cable B ...

Page 52: ...is device is authorized for use in all EU and EFTA member states An operator s license is required for this device DR 135EMk FXE VHF FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER 144 000 145 995MHz DR 435EMk FXE UHF FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER 430 000 439 995MHz ...

Page 53: ...s the call sign of the station call1 call3 to be connected to Calls 2 to call 9 are call signs of stations call9 to be digipeated through CONVERSE CONV Causes the TNC to enter Converse mode Press Ctrl C or K to restore the Command mode CPACTIME CP OFF ON OFF When ON and in Converse mode sends a packet at inter vals of the period determine by PACTIME CR CR ON ON OFF When ON appends a carriage retur...

Page 54: ... GPS Call1 VIA Specifies calls signs to send GPS data Call 1 is the call sign call2 call3 of the destination Call2 to call9 are call signs of stations to call9 be digipeated through LTEXT LT 0 159 Specifies the content of a message to be included in GPS characters data LTMON LTM 0 0 250 Specifies the interval for displaying a message determined by LTEXT on the screen a message appears like a recei...

Page 55: ...ent SLOTTIME SL 3 3 Specifies the period of random number generation intervals for the PERSIST SLOTTIME method The unit of the pa rameter is 10 milliseconds TRACE TRAC OFF OFF When ON causes the TNC to display all received packets in their entirety TRIES TRI 0 0 Specifies the number of transmission retries programmed in the retry counter TXDELAY TX 50 50 Specifies the time delay between PTT ON and...

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