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antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an 

impedance other than 50 

Ω

reduces the efficiency of the 

antenna system and can cause interference to nearby 

broadcast television receivers, radio receivers, and other 

electronic equipment. 

 

 

ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS 

EXTERNAL SPEAKER 

If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker 

with an impedance of 8 

Ω

. The external speaker jack 

accepts a 3.5 mm (1/8") mono (2-conductor) plug. 

 

MICROPHONE 

For voice communications, connect a 600 

Ω 

microphone 

equipped with an 8-pin modular plug into the modular 

Summary of Contents for DM6000-1

Page 1: ...sing a heater on a cold day or when the transceiver is quickly moved from a cold location to a warm location When condensation occurs the microcomputer and or the transmit receive circuits may become...

Page 2: ...periods the transceiver may overheat Do not modify the transceiver unless instructed by this manual or other COVALUE documentation Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor...

Page 3: ...yourself while the vehicle is in motion Consider installing the unit at an appropriate position so that knees or legs will not strike it during sudden braking of your vehicle Try to pick a well ventil...

Page 4: ...4 V batter y Be sure to use a 12 V vehicle batter y that has sufficient current capacity If the current to the transceiver is insufficient the display may darken during transmission or transmit output...

Page 5: ...the negative batter y terminal before Connecting the transceiver 4 Confirm the correct polarity of the connections then attach the power cable to the batter y terminals red connects to the positive t...

Page 6: ...er y is not fully charged or when the engine is OFF the batter y may become discharged and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle Avoid using the transceiver under these conditions ANT...

Page 7: ...television receivers radio receivers and other electronic equipment ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL SPEAKER If you plan to use an external speaker choose a speaker with an impedance of 8 The external s...

Page 8: ...onnect the transceiver to your PC using an optional Programming Cable via the rear DB15 connector Note Ask your dealer about purchasing a Programming Cable YOUR FIRST QSO Are you ready to give your tr...

Page 9: ...ters when it is turned OFF and automatically recalls those parameters the next time you turn the transceiver ON 2 Turn the Volume control clockwise to increase the volume or reverse The transceiver st...

Page 10: ...not described here are provided in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual 1 Power switch Press to switch the transceiver power ON or OFF 2 MENU key could be programmed to press or by you...

Page 11: ...e the supplied DC power cable SP speaker jack If desired connect an optional external speaker for clearer audio This jack accepts a 3 5 mm 1 8 mono 2 conductor plug DB15 Connector This connector is us...

Page 12: ...el Selector Knob to select the channel subscriber alias or ID or group alias or ID Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Once the channel subscriber ID or group ID is displayed you can proceed to r...

Page 13: ...other type sets up the call immediately Procedure 1 The green LED turns on 2 The first line of the display shows the subscriber alias or ID and the RSSI icon The second line displays Private Call and...

Page 14: ...o use any programmed button functions until the call ends Making a Radio Call You can select a channel subscriber ID or group by using The Channel Selector Knob A programmed One Touch Call button The...

Page 15: ...ing a Private Call Procedure 1 Turn the Channel Selector Knob to select the channel with the active subscriber alias or ID 2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches 2 5 to 5 0 cm from your mouth 3 Pre...

Page 16: ...gned to a short or long programmable button press You can ONLY have one alias or ID assigned to a One Touch Call button Your radio can have multiple One Touch Call buttons programmed Procedure 1 Press...

Page 17: ...or wait the presetting time to exit the menu state The Talkaround setting is retained even after powering down Monitoring Features Analog Monitoring a Channel Use the Monitor feature to make sure a ch...

Page 18: ...arget Radio Available OR If the target radio is not active in the system a tone sounds to show Target Radio Not Available 7 Radio returns to the subscriber alias or ID screen Remote Monitor Use the Re...

Page 19: ...s an alert tone The display shows Remote Monitor Ended OR If unsuccessful The radio repeats the attempt until the programmed number of tries expires Scan Lists Scan lists are created and assigned to i...

Page 20: ...scanned active channel group or on the channel where scan was initiated Auto Scan Automatic Your radio automatically starts scanning when you select a channel group that has Auto Scan enabled Startin...

Page 21: ...nually generates unwanted calls or noise termed a nuisance channel you can temporarily remove the unwanted channel from the scan list This capability does not apply to the channel designated as the Se...

Page 22: ...n that channel Only target radios with the same Privacy Key OR the same Key Value and Key ID as your radio will be able to unscramble the transmission Each entry within Contacts displays the following...

Page 23: ...d press to select 5 Press to Call Ringers and press to select 6 Press to Private Call and press to select 7 The display shows Turn On Press to enable Call Ringers for Private Calls The display shows P...

Page 24: ...Press to access the menu 2 Press to Contacts and press to select The entries are alphabetically sorted 3 Press to the required alias or ID and press to select 4 Press to Ring Style and press to select...

Page 25: ...f all recent outgoing answered and missed Private Calls Use the Call log feature to view and manage recent calls You can perform the following tasks in each of your call lists Store ID to Contacts Del...

Page 26: ...he entry OR Press to view Later and press to select You return to the Home screen Storing an Alias or ID from the Missed Call List Procedure 1 Press to access the menu 2 Press to Call Log and press to...

Page 27: ...only and is accessible through the menu via Contacts or manual dial Receiving and Acknowledging a Call Alert Procedure 1 You hear a repetitive tone 2 Press and release the PTT button to acknowledge t...

Page 28: ...ators Silent Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or visual indicators There will be no response call from the target radio until you press the PTT button to initiate the call Silent with...

Page 29: ...adio remains in the Emergency mode 4 Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish if enabled and speak clearly into the microphone 5 Release the PTT button to listen When the emergency initiating radio res...

Page 30: ...ssful 4 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches 2 5 to 5 0cm from your mouth 5 Press PTT button to make the call The RED LED lights turns on and the group icon appears on the display 6 Wait for the Ta...

Page 31: ...n and the Emergency icon appears on the display 5 Once the hot mic duration expires the radio automatically stops transmitting To transmit again press the PTT button If your radio is set to Silent it...

Page 32: ...cess the menu 2 Press to Messages and press to select 3 Press to Write and press to select 4 A blinking cursor appears Use the keypad to type your message Press to move one space to the left Press or...

Page 33: ...he keypad to edit the message if required Press to move one space to the left Press or the key to move one space to the right Press the DEL key to delete any unwanted characters 6 Press once message i...

Page 34: ...ws Message Send Failed If the message fails to send the radio returns you to the Resend option screen Managing Fail to Send Text Messages You can select one of the following options while at the Resen...

Page 35: ...isplay shows Message Sent OR If the message is not sent a low tone sounds and the display shows Message Send Failed Managing Sent Text Messages Once a message is sent to another radio it is saved in S...

Page 36: ...elect 5 At Delete Message press to select Yes The display shows Sent Items Cleared OR At Delete Message Press to No and press to return to the previous screen When you select Sent Items and it contain...

Page 37: ...is capable of storing a maximum of 50 messages Your radio supports the following options for text messages Reply Forward Delete Delete All Text messages in the Inbox are sorted according to the most r...

Page 38: ...rsor appears Use the keypad to edit your message if required 7 Press once message is composed 8 The display shows Text Message Subscriber Group Alias or ID confirming your message is being sent Deleti...

Page 39: ...although this is not a necessary requirement for receiving a transmission While on a privacy enabled channel the radio is still able to receive clear unscrambled transmissions Your radio supports two...

Page 40: ...off the DTMF tone by disabling all radio tones and alerts O Security You can enable or disable any radio in the system For example you might want to disable a stolen radio to prevent the thief from us...

Page 41: ...Press to the required alias or ID and press to select OR Press to Manual Dial and press to select Key in the subscriber alias or ID and press 3 Press to Radio Enable and press to select 4 The display...

Page 42: ...to select 4 Press to Keypad Tones and press to select 5 The display shows Turn On Press to enable keypad tones The display shows Keypad Tone On OR The display shows Turn Off Press to disable keypad to...

Page 43: ...es and press to select 2 Press to Radio Settings and press to select 3 Press to Power and press to select 4 Change your current setting as prompted on the display 5 Press to select a new power level S...

Page 44: ...he Display Backlight You can enable or disable the radio s display backlight as needed The setting also affects keypad backlighting accordingly Procedure Press the programmed Backlight button to toggl...

Page 45: ...ay shows Turn Off Press to disable all tones and alerts The display shows All Tones Off Turning the Talk Permit Tone On or Off You can enable or disable the Talk Permit Tone if needed Procedure 1 Pres...

Page 46: ...or disable the Introduction Screen if needed Procedure 1 Press to Utilities and press to select 2 Press to Radio Settings and press to select O 3 Press to Intro Screen and press to select 4 The displ...

Page 47: ...cable correctly Red Black One or more of the power cable fuses are open Look for the cause of the blown fuse s After inspecting and correcting any problems install a new fuse s with the same ratings 2...

Page 48: ...ally supplied one Ask your local dealer to adjust the squelch level 6 You cannot transmit even though you press Mic PTT The microphone plug was not inserted completely into the front panel connector S...

Page 49: ...he separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer for technical assistance NOTI...

Page 50: ...ground systems only Check the battery polarity and voltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver Use only the supplied DC power cable or a optional DC power cable Do not cut and or remove t...

Page 51: ...r general population consumer or similar use This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The antenna should be installed and operated with...

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