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Alinco Incorporated, Electronics Division

odoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F

4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan

Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802

http://www.alinco.com

E-mail:[email protected]

VHF FM Transceiver / 136.000-173.99

5MHz

All EU and EFTA member states. Operator

license is required.

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Page 1: ... 9 Koraibashi Chuo ku Osaka 541 0043 Japan Phone 81 6 7636 2362 Fax 81 6 6208 3802 http www alinco com E mail export alinco co jp Copyright Alinco lnc PS0662 FNEF NJ Printed in China VHF FM Transceiver 136 000 173 9975MHz All EU and EFTA member states Operator license is required ...

Page 2: ...before using the product to ensure full performance and keep this manual for future reference as it contains information on after sales service In case addendum or errata sheets are included with this product please read those materials and keep them together with this instruction manual for future reference FCC ID PH3 DR138 IC 3070C DR138 ...

Page 3: ...adequate protection of its passengers or drivers against lightning Therefore Alinco will not take responsibility for any danger associated with using its radios or inside the car during lightning Output power selectable 60W 25W 10W PC programmable Alphanumeric name tags Voice Compander Reduce Noise enhance audio clarity Inversion Scramble Analog encryption Sub tone CTCSS DCS Encode Decode DTMF ANI...

Page 4: ...e always adhere to the following guidelines DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorizedby the manufacturer for use with this radio In order to comply with RF exposure requirements a min...

Page 5: ...unction This product is splash proof but not a complete water proof Do not place the product in a container carrying conductive materials such as water or metal in close proximity A short circuit to the product may result in electric shock fire and or malfunction In case of emergency In case of the following situation s please turn off the product switch off the source of power then remove or unpl...

Page 6: ...disposal in your area PC PROGRAMMING NOTE The utility software may be available to distributors dealers only USB programming cable is required The manufacturer will not release the software to unauthorized party so please contact your dealer for details Alert Environment and condition of use It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of a radio equipment while dri...

Page 7: ...l 11 Receiving 11 Transmitting 12 Transmitting 12 Transmitting Tone burst tone 12 Transmitting optional signaling 12 Memory channel programming 12 Memory channel deletIng 12 KEY OPERATIONS 13 squelch off squelch off momentarry 13 Frequency MEMORY Scan 13 MEMORY Scan 13 CTCSS DCS Encode and Decode setup 13 CTCSS DCS Encode and Decode setup 14 CTCSS Scan 14 DCS Scan 14 High Mid Low Power Switch 14 C...

Page 8: ...p 23 Display Mode Setup 24 PIN Setup 24 RESET 24 RESET 25 Microphone Operation 26 Function Setup By Microphone Keypad 26 Squelch Level 26 Optional Signaling 26 Scan Skip 27 Frequency Channel Scan 27 Busy Channel Lockout 27 Reverse TX RX 27 TOT Time out timer 28 CTCSS DCS Encode and Decode 28 Talk Around 28 Voice Prompt 28 HIGH MID LOW Power Selection 28 HIGH MID LOW Power Selection 28 LCD Backligh...

Page 9: ...screws M4X8mm 4PCS Tapping screws M5X8mm 4PCS S Washer 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 not responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual Standard accessories may change without notice Warranty Policy Please ...

Page 10: ... appropriate angle of the transceiver using the 3 screw hole positions on the side of the mounting bracket The transceiver may be installed in any position in your car where the controls and microphone are easily accessible and it does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle or the performance of the set If your vehicle is equipped with air bags be certain your radio will not interfer...

Page 11: ...oisture and the engine secondary high voltage ignition system cables After installing cable in order to avoid the risk of damp please 222 use heat resistant tap to tie together with fuse box Don t forget to reinforce whole cable In order to avoid the risk of short circuit please cut down 333 connection with negative of battery then connect with radio Confirm the correct polarity of the connections...

Page 12: ...ecommended current capacity of your power supply is 12A or more Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply 111 and ensure that the polarities are correct Red positive Black negative Never directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires Connect ...

Page 13: ...tic impedance of 50 Ω to match the transceiver input impedance Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50Ω reduces the efficiency of the antenna system and can cause interference to nearby televisions radio receivers and other electronic equipment Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Transceiver 15A Supplied Accessory DC power cable 20A If you use the tra...

Page 14: ...tor plug For voice communications connect a microphone equipped with an 8 pin modular plug into the modular socket on the front of the main unit Press firmly on the plug until the locking tab clicks Attach the supplied microphone hanger in an appropriate location using the screws included in the screw set External speaker adopt double port BTL please care about the connection The speaker can not c...

Page 15: ...t direction and offset frequency 7 TS DCS LOCK Sets Keypad lock function 8 CALL H L Switches between HI MID and LOW power transmission 9 MONI Compander mode on off NO KEY FUNCTION 1 PWR Reset to factory default settings 5 V M MW Erase the memory 6 MHz SHIFT Switches between Wide Narrow band 7 TS DCS LOCK Auto dialer 8 CALL Enters clone data function mode 9 MONI Enters power supply voltage indicati...

Page 16: ...r in channel mode 4 Channel skip 5 Decimal point Indicates the decimal point of frequency and the scanning function 6 Indicates the frequency or memory name 7 Signal is being received or monitor 8 Signal strength of receiving and transmitting 9 Compander 10 Keypad lock 11 DCS Set DCS function 12 Set CTCSS function 13 _ Offset frequency direction 14 Scramble 15 A Auto power off 16 Nar Narrow mode 1...

Page 17: ... the PTT Push TO Talk key to transmit 4 Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc 5 DTMF ON OFF Switches between DTMF dialing or function operating 6 LOCK Switch Locks out the UP Down Numerical keys and Function keys 7 MIC Speak here during transmission microphone MIC Connector Diagram in the front view of connector Getting Acquainted ...

Page 18: ...Tag Mode At this mode it will display corresponding channel name when the current channel is edited with name in advance Otherwise it will display frequency and channel number Its operations are the same as frequency channel mode As pic 2 C VFO Mode Frequency mode This mode shows only frequency on the display Set mode operation and Channel setting are stored as the latest value Once the radio is t...

Page 19: ...urn clockwise to increase frequency turn counterclockwise to decrease Every click will increase or decrease one step Press MHz key the KHz order digits will Turn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the audio level counterclockwise to decrease Press and hold MONI key to hear a white noise to set the proper audio level 5k 6 25k 8 33K 10k 12 5k 20k 25k 30k and 50k operation to switch between Frequency...

Page 20: ...setup turn selector knob to select the desired signaling Under Memory mode turn selector knob to select channel to be 111 deleted Press 222 key and key together current memory will be deleted beep sounds icon flashing means current memory is deleted Press 333 key LCD appears icon and current channel number icon flashing means current channel is empty Turn selector knob to select the desired channe...

Page 21: ...re used on the output of a repeater so they can be used as a squelch In this mode regardless of the main squelch status the audio can be heard ONLY when the matching tone code signal is received The combination of CTCSS squelch and DCS function is not available only one or the other may be used for a given channel The operation is available on VFO and memory mode Dealer Preprogrammed units can t o...

Page 22: ...til LCD displays icons then hold key for 1S to enter into CTCSS scanning Once finding a matching CTCSS tone a voice will be heard and resumes scanning after 15s Repeatedly press key until LCD displays DCS icons then hold key for 1S to enter into DCS scanning Once finding a matching DCS code a voice will be heard and resumes scanning after 15s Press key until LCD display iron then press CALL key to...

Page 23: ... frequencies is called the offset frequency If the UP LINK frequency higher than DOWN LINK frequency the direction is positive If it is lower the shift direction is negative Avoiding unintentional operation this function will lock main keys all keys except MONI and PWR key are invalid Offset Direction and offset frequency setup KEYPAD LOCKOUT Current Voltage ENQUIRY Auto Dialer Setup In voltage di...

Page 24: ...o exit and store 7 While pressing and holding 111 key press TS DCS key to enter into auto dialer enquiry Turn selector knob to select desired auto dialer group to transmit 222 Press PTT or 333 CALL key to transmit selected DTMF tones Transmitting Edited DTMF tones in the Auto dialer memory ...

Page 25: ...g edition must be done through programming software Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter into setting menu Press 222 CALL MONI to choose No 2 menu LCD displays T OFF Turn selector knob to 333 select the desired setup DTMF the channel will be mute by a DTMF signal The speaker won t be open until receiving a correspondent DTMF signal Hold PTT then press UP or press CALL directly to transmit t...

Page 26: ... name for 2TONE this operation will display 2TONE corresponding name Press and hold key for over 2s to enter setting menu 111 Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 04 menu LCD displays 5TON XX XX indicates the group in the list Sending DTMF call Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter setting menu Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 05 menu LCD displays DTMF XX XX indicates the group in the li...

Page 27: ...on Select suitable bandwidth in accordance with your local band plans Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter setting menu Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 08 menu LCD displays BAND 25 Turn selector knob to select the desired 333 setting 25 band width is 25k Wide band 20 band width is 20k Middle band 12 band width is 12 5k Narrow band Press 444 TS DCS key to confirm and exit TX OFF SETUP T...

Page 28: ...setting menu Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 11 menu LCD displays cursor and flashing Turn selector knob to select the desired letter press 333 TS DCS key to confirm selected letter and enter into next edition Press to return forward edition After edition press 444 MHz key to exit Reverse TX RX Editing Channel NAME In Frequency VFO mode this function will be auto hidden TX frequency turns to ...

Page 29: ... Disable Talk Around After edition press 444 TS DCS key to exit Voice Compander Enable this function to reduce background noise and enhance audio clarity Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter setting menu Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 14 menu LCD displays COMP OFF Turn selector knob to select the desired 333 setting ON Enable compander OFF Disable compander Press 444 TS DCS key to con...

Page 30: ...OT 3 Turn selector knob to select the desired 333 timer setting Timer 1 30min each level 1min OFF Disable TOT Press 444 TS DCS key to confirm and exit APO Auto power off Once APO is activated the radio will be automatically switched off when the pre set time is elapsed Press and hold 111 MONI key for over 2s to enter setting menu Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 20 menu LCD displays APO OFF Tu...

Page 31: ... scanning when the receiving signal is gone SE Stops scanning when a signal is received Press 444 TS DCS key to confirm the selection and exit LCD dimmer Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter setting menu Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 24 menu LCD displays LAMP 25 Turn selector knob to select the desired LCD brightness 1 to turn 333 off 32 to the brightest Press 444 TS DCS key to confi...

Page 32: ...o received ANI calling and find matching ID in address list RESET If your radio seems to be malfunctioning resetting the microprocessor may solve the problem When performing the reset you may lose memory data and stored information Back up or write down important data before performing the reset Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter general setting menu Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 2...

Page 33: ...u Press 222 CALL MONI key to choose No 29 menu LCD displays RESTORE Turn selector knob to select the desired 333 operation FACT Resume factory default for channel signaling and general setting SETUP Return initial setup for No 18 No 27 general setting menu Press 444 MHz key to confirm ...

Page 34: ...T to transmit and store DTMF data FREQUENCY STEP Optional signaling In standby press then press to add optional signaling repeat above operation to set DTMF 2TONE or 5TONE signaling When first bit of Exa byte in frequency displays D it indicates DTMF function enable When first bit of Exa byte in frequency displays T it indicates 2Tone function enable Slide DTMF key to DTMF position press and hold ...

Page 35: ...emit error voice prompt It can transmit in any receiving status OFF Busy channel lockout is disabled Press number keys to confirm and exit 333 This function can be temporarily used in channel mode Once the radio is turned off or switched to another channel the temporary setting will be erased and back to initial settings Frequency Channel scan Scan Skip When first bit of Exa byte in frequency disp...

Page 36: ...s turned off or switched to another channel the temporary setting will be erased and back to initial settings By Talk Around function you can directly communicate with other radios in your group in case the repeater is not activated or when you are out of the repeater range The transceiver will transmit by RX frequency with its CTCSS DCS signaling In standby press 111 then press key LCD displays T...

Page 37: ... Middle Power LOW Low Power Press number keys to exit and store 333 LCD Backlight In standby status press 111 then press LCD displays LAMP XX Press 222 to select desired backlight brightness 1 32 levels Press number keys to confirm and exit 333 ...

Page 38: ... removed from the 444 DATA jack or cut by improper sequence the alarm function enable and will alarm as programmed In alarming the transceiver will stop alarm once receiving a matching signal And alarm again when a matching signal disappeared Restart radio to cancel anti theft alarming Reconnect with alarm 555 cable and turn off radio the system will return to alarm mode This function is mainly us...

Page 39: ...PTT key LCD displays SD XXX XXX indicates data volume in transmitting Slave unit displays LD XXX XXX indicates 333 received data volume When the transmission is successfully finished the master and slave unit both display PASS Turn off the power disconnect the cable and repeat step 2 to step 3 operations to clone the next slave unit Cable Clone If the data is not successfully transmitted turn off ...

Page 40: ...l com port as indicated then click OK to start programming software As pic 2 According to instruction select correct COM Port As pic 3 then 444 click OK to start programming software Note Even in same computer the selective COM Port is different when USB cable connects with different USB port You shall install software before connecting the USB cable line Switch on transceiver before writing frequ...

Page 41: ... minus terminal of DC power supply b Fuse is blown Check and solve problem resulting in blown fuse and replace fuse with new fuse c Display is too dim Dimmer setting is LAMP L Please make the dimmer setting LAMP H d No sound comes from speaker Squelch is muted Decrease squelch level Tone or CTCSS DCS squelch is active Turn CTCSS or DCS squelch off e Key and Dial do not function Key lock function i...

Page 42: ...pm Operating Temperature 20 60 Dimensions WxHxD 145 W x 47 H x 190 L mm Weight about 1 2Kg Receiver ETSI EN 300 086 standard testing Narrow band Sensitivity 12dB Sinad 0 35μV Adjacent Channel Selectivity 60dB Intermodulation 60dB Spurious Rejection 70dB Audio Response 1 3dB 0 3 2 55KHz Hum Noise 40dB Audio distortion 5 Audio power output 2W 10 Transmitter ETSI EN 300 086 standard testing Narrow ba...

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