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488

FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER

200 Programmed Channel
CTCSS/DCS/2TONE/5TONE
DTMF-ANI/5TONE-ANI
Compander
Three Colors LCD Display

USER’S

MANUAL

Summary of Contents for FR-488

Page 1: ...488 FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER FM MOBILE TRANSCEIVER 200 Programmed Channel CTCSS DCS 2TONE 5TONE DTMF ANI 5TONE ANI Compander Three Colors LCD Display USER S MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...ers and it pursues company philosophy of innovation and practicality NOTE When programming the transceiver read the factory initial data firstly then rewrite the frequency and signaling etc otherwise errors may occur because of different frequency band etc Models Apply To This Manual FIRSTCOM 488 Mobile radio FIRSTCOM 488 Mobile Radio Applicable Software FR488 ...

Page 4: ...ce in the coming years Do not attempt to configure your transceiver while driving it is dangerous This transceiver is designed for a 13 8V DC power supply Don t use a 24V battery to power on the transceiver Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty humid or wet areas nor unstable surfaces Please keep it away from interferential devices such as TV generator etc Do not expose the transceiver...

Page 5: ...b 12 Receiving 12 Transmitting 12 Transmitting Tone Pulse 13 Transmitting Optional Signaling 13 Channel Edit 13 Channel Delete 13 Shortcut Operations 14 Squelch Off Squelch Off Momentary 14 Squelch Level Setup 14 Frequency Channel Scan 14 Channel Scan 14 CTCSS DCS Encode and Decode Setup 14 CTCSS Scan 15 DCS Scan 15 High Mid Low Power Switch 15 Compander Decrease the background noise and enhance a...

Page 6: ... PIN Setup 25 Address List 26 Factory Default 26 Microphone Operation 27 Function Setup By Microphone Keypad 27 Squelch Level 27 Optional Signaling 27 Scan Skip 28 Frequency Channel Scan 28 Busy Channel Lockout 28 Reverse TX RX 28 TOT Time out timer 29 CTCSS DCS Encode and Decode 29 Talk Around 29 Voice Prompt 29 HIGH MID LOW Power Selection 29 LCD Backlight 30 Long distance Anti theft Alarm 31 Ca...

Page 7: ...ter technology and high quality radiator to ensure stable and durable operation 200 programmable memorized channels identified by editing name Programming different CTCSS DCS 2Tone 5Tone in per channel rejecting extra calling from other radios Various scan functions including CTCSS DCS Scan function Using 5Tone to send Message Emergency alarm Call all ANI Remotely kill Remotely Waken etc Automatic...

Page 8: ...ktop Microphone QDM 01 Alarm Cable A QL 01 A Alarm Cable B Extension line QL 01 B Car Antenna QCA 01 USB Programming Cable PC50 Cigar Plug Connection Line QCC 01 Programming Software FR488 Regulated Power Supply QRP 01 External Speaker SP 01 User Manual Microphone QHM 03 with DTMF keyboard Mobile Mounting Bracket QMB 01 DC Power Cable with Fuse Holder QPL 01 Hardware Kit for Bracket Black screws M...

Page 9: ...ed from direct sunlight Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self 111 tapping screws 4pcs and flat washers 4pcs Position the transceiver then insert and tighten the supplied 222 hexagon SEMS screws Double check that all screws are tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver 3 Car body Washer M5 Tapping screw M5x20mm Mounting bracket In...

Page 10: ...path from the transceiver We recommend you do not use the cigarette lighter socket as some cigarette lighter sockets introduce an unacceptable voltage drop The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat moisture 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 ...

Page 11: ...that the polarities are correct Red positive Black negative Do not 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 To turn on the unit press the power switch manually while it is illuminated While ignition key is at ACC or ON position When the ignition key is t...

Page 12: ...xial feed line that has a characteristic 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 broadcast television receivers radio receivers and other electronic equipment Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating Transceiver 15A ...

Page 13: ...n 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 To utilize the optional FR488 software you must first connect the transceiver to your PC then using an optional programming cable PC50 via Data socket Please use FR488 software for programming External speaker adopt double port BTL...

Page 14: ...s 6 MHz SHIFT Sets offset direction and offset frequency 7 TS DCS LOCK Sets Keypad lock function 8 CAL H L Switches between HI MID and LOW power transmission 9 SQL D 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 CAL H L Enters clone data function mode 9 SQL D Enters p...

Page 15: ...n channel mode 3 Indicates the channel number in channel mode 4 Decimal point 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 dire...

Page 16: ...o transmit 4 Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc 5 D T M F O N 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 Key Pad Serial Data 5V DOWN UP MIC GND MIC PTT GND microphone MIC Connector Diagram in the front view of connector Getting Acquainted ...

Page 17: ...t shows current channel number As pic 4 As pic 5 Under every mode from No 18 29 menu in 444 general setting can be changed and saved VFO Mode Frequency mode CCC This mode shows only frequency on the display Shortcut operation a n d C h a n n e l s e t t i n g w i l l b e changed stored as the latest value permanently Once the radio is turned off or changed to new VFO frequency the latest setting i...

Page 18: ...nterclockwise to decrease During communication volume can be adjusted more accurate 5k 6 25k 8 33K 10k 12 5k 20k 25k 30k and 50k total nine step size available for this radio If the transceiver has set at higher squelch level it may fail to hear the calling operation to switch between Frequency mode VFO and Channel mode frequency in screen will be auto hidden In this status turn selector knob or M...

Page 19: ...gnaling Press 333 key LCD appears icon and current channel number icon flashing means current channel is Under channel mode turn selector knob to select channel which 111 you want to delete Press 222 key and key together current channel will be deleted and emitted a prompt voice icon flashing means current channel is deleted empty Turn selector knob to select the desired channel number to store 44...

Page 20: ...ed CTCSS encode When LCD appears 222 and icon it means current channel with CTCSS encode and decode turn selector knob or press Microphone s to select desired CTCSS code While standby press 111 key and turn selector knob until LCD appears and current squelch level Turn selector knob or press MIC 222 key to set desired squelch level Press any key except 333 and key to exit Frequency Scan In VFO mod...

Page 21: ...ey except 555 and keys to return into standby status Repeatedly press key until LCD displays DCS icons then hold key for 1S to enter into DCS scanning Once finding a matching DCS signaling it will stop for 15s then scan again compander function Press key until LCD display icon then press key to switch between high Mid low power The LCD appears None Transmit in high power Transmit in middle power T...

Page 22: ...CD then press key LCD displays offset direction and offset frequency Repeatedly press key to select 222 positive offset and negative offset When LCD displays icon it indicates 333 positive offset which means transmitting frequency higher than receiving 7 Repeater receives a signal UP LINK on one frequency and re transmits on another frequency DOWN LINK The difference between these two frequencies ...

Page 23: ...git 444 is entered The numbers 0 9 A D and can be stored up to a total of 23 digits After editing press PTT or 555 key to send current group and store edited DTMF signaling Press to exit and store Press 111 key then press key to enter into auto dialer enquiry Turn selector knob to select desired 222 transmitting group Press PTT or 333 key to transmit current selected DTMF tones Transmitting Edited...

Page 24: ...res such as ANI PTT ID group call remotely stun remotely kill waken etc The signalling edition must be done through programming software Please refer to the HELP option in the programming software to know how to operate these features Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter into general setting menu Press 222 to choose No 2 menu LCD displays T OFF Turn selector knob to 333 select the desired s...

Page 25: ...d hold 111 key for over 2s to enter general setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 03 menu LCD displays 2TON XX XX indicates the group in the list Turn selector knob to select the desired 333 sending 2TONE group Press PTT to transmit selected group Total 32groups 00 31 Default 00 444 Press 555 key to confirm and exit Content and name of 2TONE will be edited by programming software This radio only...

Page 26: ... and exit HIGH MID LOW Power Selection Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter general setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 07 menu LCD displays POW HI Turn selector knob to select the desired 333 setting HI High TX Power MI Middle TX Power LOW Low TX Power Press 444 key to confirm and exit Band width Selection Select suitable bandwidth in accordance with different local conditions Press an...

Page 27: ...hannel receives a matching carrier press PTT to emit error voice prompt and back to receiving status RL Enable BTLO transmitting is inhibited when current channel receives a matching carrier but dis matching CTCSS DCS press PTT to emit error voice prompt and back to receiving status OFF Busy channel lockout is disabled It can transmit in any receiving status Press 444 key to confirm and exit Press...

Page 28: ...vated or when you are out of the repeater range The transceiver will transmit by RX frequency with its CTCSS DCS signaling Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter general setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 13 menu LCD displays TALK OF Turn selector knob to select the desired 333 setting ON Enable Talk Around OFF Disable Talk Around After edition press 444 key to exit Voice Compander Enabl...

Page 29: ... out timer The time out timer limits the amount of transmitting time When you reach the time limit which has been programmed by your dealer your transmission will be cut off In order to transmit again you must release PTT button to reset the timer Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter general setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 19 menu LCD displays TOT 3 Turn selector knob to select the ...

Page 30: ...QL 04 Turn selector knob to select the desired squelch level 333 OF 20 total 21 OF is min setting value ON Press 444 key to confirm and exit Default 04 Scan Dwell Time Setup There are 3 kinds of Scan Dwell Time for option Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter general setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 23 menu LCD displays SCAN TO Turn selector knob to select the desired 333 Scan Dwell T...

Page 31: ...ect the desired 333 pilot frequency 1750HZ Pilot frequency1750HZ 2100HZ Pilot frequency 2100HZ 1000HZ Pilot frequency 1000HZ 1450HZ Pilot frequency 1450HZ Press 444 key to confirm the selection and exit Default 1750HZ Display Mode Setup There are 3 different dispaly modes Frequency Channel mode Channel mode Channel Name Tag mode Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter general setting menu Pres...

Page 32: ...18 No 27 general setting menu Press 444 key to confirm Press and hold 111 key for over 2s to enter general setting menu Press 222 key to choose No 28 menu LCD displays CODE OF Turn selector knob to enable disable 333 Pin setup ON Turn on Pin setup OFF Turn off Pin setup Press 444 key to confirm and exit Default OFF Address list You store desired ID and corresponding ID name in address list The LCD...

Page 33: ...TT to transmit and store DTMF data Squelch Level In standby press 111 then press LCD displays SQL and current squelch level Press 222 to adjust the desired squelch level press then press turn selector knob also can adjust the desired squelch level Press number key to confirm and exit 333 Optional signaling In standby press then press to add optional signaling repeat above operation to set DTMF 2TO...

Page 34: ...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 displays F it i...

Page 35: ...f 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 TALK OF Pres...

Page 36: ... 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 Microphone Operation ...

Page 37: ...ved 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 use for...

Page 38: ...s 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 of...

Page 39: ... 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 frequency ...

Page 40: ... Solutions a Power is on nothing appears on Display and polarities of power connection are reversed Connect red lead to plus terminal and black lead to 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 Squel...

Page 41: ...D 145 W x 47 H x 190 L mm Weight about 1 2Kg Receiver ETSI EN 300 086 standard testing Wide band Narrow band Sensitivity 12dB Sinad 0 25μV 0 35μV Adjacent Channel Selectivity 70dB 60dB Intermodulation 65dB 60dB Spurious Rejection 70dB 70dB Audio Response 1 3dB 0 3 3KHz 1 3dB 0 3 2 55KHz Hum Noise 45dB 40dB Audio distortion 5 Audio power output 2W 10 Transmitter ETSI EN 300 086 standard testing Wid...

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