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VHF FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER 

User Manual 

Model name

DR-138HT

Brand name

plum 

FCC ID:PH3

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DR138HT

Summary of Contents for DR-138HT

Page 1: ...1 VHF FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER User Manual Model name DR 138HT Brand name plum FCC ID PH3 DR138HT...

Page 2: ...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 PS0795 FNEG NI Printed in China VHF FM amateur transceiver 144 000 1...

Page 3: ...nual carefully before using the product to ensure full performance and keep this manual for future reference as it contains information on after sales services In case addendum or errata sheets are in...

Page 4: ...e when transmitting around such radio stations Lightning Please note that no car provides adequate protection of its passengers or drivers against lightning Therefore Alinco will not take responsibili...

Page 5: ...tic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use always adhere to the following guidelines DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached as this may damage the radio and...

Page 6: ...id penetrated inside When a power cord including DC cables AC cables and adapters is damaged PRECAUTIONS Maintenance Do not open the unit and its accessories Please consult with your local dealer of t...

Page 7: ...dry the product before use when it happens Do not connect devices other than specified ones to the jacks and ports on the product It may result in damage to the devices Turn off and remove the power...

Page 8: ...nsmitting 11 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 Frequen...

Page 9: ...ay be blocked for dealer programmed units 23 Microphone Operation 24 Keypad Lock 24 Transmitting DTMF By Microphone KeyPAD 24 Function Setup By Microphone Keypad 24 Switches between VFO and channel mo...

Page 10: ...ightly 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 typographi...

Page 11: ...ion Determine the 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 contr...

Page 12: ...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 cir...

Page 13: ...e transceiver s DC power connector to the connector 222 on the DC power cable Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks Red Black DC power cable with fuse holder Regulated powe...

Page 14: ...line that has a characteristic impedance of 50 to match the transceiver input impedance Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50 reduces the efficiency...

Page 15: ...stallation Microphone For voice communications connect a provided microphone into the socket on the front of the main unit Turn the ring firmly on the plug until it locks Attach the supplied microphon...

Page 16: ...data into channels 7 MHz SHIFT Sets offset direction and offset frequency 8 TS DCS LOCK Sets Keypad lock function 9 CALL H L transmission 10 MONI Compander mode on off NO KEY FUNCTION 1 PWR Reset to...

Page 17: ...el number in memory 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 monito...

Page 18: ...value 3 PTT Push To Talk key to transmit 4 Numerical Keyd Input VFO frequencies and other various oprations 5 DTMF ON OFF Switches between DTMF and function operations 6 LOCK Switch Locks all keys ex...

Page 19: ...ode operation and Channel setting are stored as the latest value Once the radio is turned off or changed to new frequency using VFO the value remains until next change As pic 3 Operating Mode VFO Mode...

Page 20: ...kwise to increase frequency turn counterclockwise to decrease Every click will increase or decrease one step Press key the KHz order digits will Turn the VOL knob clockwise to increase the audio level...

Page 21: ...setup turn Main Dial to select the desired signaling See P 13 for details Press 333 key LCD appears icon and current channel number icon flashing means current channel is empty Turn 444 Main Dial to...

Page 22: ...e 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 co...

Page 23: ...ill be heard and resumes scanning after 15 seconds Press key until LCD display iron then press key to switch between high Mid low power The LCD appears None Transmits in high power Compander function...

Page 24: ...etup Repeat above operation 222 icon disappears indicating keypad lockout function is invalid While pressing and holding 111 key press key to enter into auto dialer enquiry Turn 222 Main Dial to selec...

Page 25: ...software Press and hold 111 key for over 2 seconds to enter into setting menu Press 222 to choose No 2 menu LCD displays T OFF Turn Main Dial to 333 select the desired setup DTMF the channel will be m...

Page 26: ...y for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 04 menu LCD displays 5TON XX XX indicates the preprogrammed groups Sending DTMF call Press and hold 111 key for over 2 seconds to...

Page 27: ...No 07 menu LCD displays POW HI Band width Selection Select suitable bandwidth in accordance with your local band plans Press and hold 111 key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu Press 222 key to...

Page 28: ...to enter setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 11 menu LCD displays cursor and flashing Turn Main Dial to select the desired letter press 333 key to confirm selected letter and enter into next edit...

Page 29: ...io clarity Press and hold 111 key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 14 menu LCD displays COMP OFF Turn Main Dial to select the desired 333 setting ON Enable compander...

Page 30: ...be automatically switched off when the pre set time is elapsed Press and hold 111 key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 20 menu LCD displays APO OFF Turn selector kn...

Page 31: ...o confirm the selection and exit LCD dimmer Press and hold 111 key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu tone burst tones Press and hold 111 key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu Press 222 k...

Page 32: ...before performing the reset Press and hold 111 key for over 2 seconds to enter general setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 28 menu LCD displays BOOK Press 333 to enter into ID setting press to se...

Page 33: ...ration PTT DOWN UP Lock Switch MIC Numeric Keys DTMF ON OFF Only in VFO mode this function is valid 1 Press then press LCD displays STP 125 2 Press to select the desired frequency channel step 3 Press...

Page 34: ...es a matching carrier but dis matching CTCSS DCS press PTT to emit error voice prompt It can transmit in any receiving status OFF Busy channel lockout is disabled 3 Press number keys to confirm and ex...

Page 35: ...e or disable this function In standby press 111 then press LCD displays BEEP XX Press 222 to turn on off BEEP prompt BEEP OF turn off the beep BEEP ON turn on the beep 1 2 LCD displays T icon it indic...

Page 36: ...tional alarm cable to the DATA jack on the front 111 panel as shown WHILE POWER IS ON Secure the other end of the cable to an object that stays fixed in the vehicle Use an optional extension cable if...

Page 37: ...ing mode LCD displays CLONE Both units must be in the cloning mode Cable Clone If the data is not successfully transmitted turn off both units make sure the cable connection is correct and repeat the...

Page 38: ...ve problem resulting in blown fuse and replace fuse with a new one c Display is too dim Set the LCD backlight parameter properly d No sound comes from speaker Squelch level too hight Decrease squelch...

Page 39: ...ature 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 35 V Adjacent Channel Selectivity 60dB Intermodul...

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Page 42: ...h the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmf...

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