ADI AM-580 User manual

AM580

4x256 Memory Channels
CTCSS/DCS/2TONE/5TONE
DTMF-ANI/5TONE-ANI
Compander
Detachable Front Panel

FCC ID:RIQAM-580

USER'S MANUAL

Congratulations!

First of all, thank you for purchasing this mobile radio transceiver proudly made by ADIC. We
carefully built this device to be user-friendly, ruggedly durable, and high quality. The device is built with a cooling fan to
provide stability during high output transmission; it also has four channel modes of UV, VU, VV, and UU. AM-580 has 758

memory channels, full duplex mode, detachable front panel, and many other features waiting for you to explore!

Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information provided here will allow you to derive

We’re glad you are part of the ADIC team now. Contact us anytime if you have any comments or enquiry, because

NOTE:

2. AVOID long period of continuously operation under high output as it may cause overheat to the device. Make sure the

5. If interference occurs, please move the device away from the source of interference such as TV, power generators and

6. If smoke or odor came out from the device, please TURN OFF the power immediately. Please contact your dealer or

ADIC service team.

Disclaimer:

this transceiver under FCC regulations.

maximum performance from the radio.

your satisfaction is our No.1 priority!

1. Please DO NOT operate the device while driving.

surface of the device is not in contact with plastics or other flammable objects to avoid any possible dangers.

3. The device is designed for use with 13.8V DC; please DO NOT use 24V DC to avoid damage to the device.

4. Please DO NOT keep the device under a dusty or humid circumstance, and please do not place the device on an
uneven platform.

Changes or modifications to this transceiver, not expressly approved by ADIC Corp., could void your authority to operate

etc.

CONTENTS

Supplied Accessories .

Supplied Accessories ..............................................................

Initial Installation .......................................................................4

Mobile installation ...................................................................

DC Power Cable Connection ..................................................

Antenna Connection ...............................................................6

Accessories Connections ........................................................7

Getting Acquainted ...................................................................8

Front panel ..............................................................................8

Rear panel ..............................................................................9

DISPLAY .................................................................................9

microphone ...........................................................................10

Basic Operations .....................................................................11

Switching The Power On/Off .................................................11

Adjusting The Volume .......................................................... 11

Switch between VFO and Channel mode .............................11

Adjusting Frequency ............................................................. 11

Adjusting Channel ................................................................. 11

Switch Between Main Band and Sub band ...........................12

Selecting the frequency band ...............................................12

Receiving ..............................................................................12

Squelch Off/Squelch Off Momentary.....................................12

Transmitting ..........................................................................12

Shortcut Operations ................................................................13

Squelch Level Setup .................................................

Transmit DTMF/2TONE/5TONE signaling ...

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13

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High/Mid/Low Power Switch .................................................13

Frequency Reverse ...............................................................13

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4

4
5

Band-width Selection ............................................................13

Home Channel ......................................................................13

Hyper Memory channel .........................................................13

Dual Watch............................................................................14

Emergency Alarm ..................................................................14

Channel/Frequency Scan .....................................................14

Channel Scan Skip ...............................................................14

Channel Edit .........................................................................14

Scan range Limit ..................................................................14

Channel Copy .......................................................................14

Channel Delete .....................................................................15

General Setting ........................................................................16

APO (Automatic Power off) ...................................................16

Automatic offset ....................................................................16

Frequency Channel Step Setup ............................................16

VFO Band lockout .................................................................17

Beep Function .......................................................................17

CPU Clock frequency Change ..............................................17

2TONE Encode select ..........................................................17

5TONE Encode select ..........................................................18

Add Optional signaling ..........................................................18

CTCSS encode Setup ..........................................................18

CTCSS decode Setup ...........................................................19

Sub Band Display Setup .......................................................19

DTMF Encode Pre-Loading time ..........................................19

DTMF Encode Transmitting Time .........................................20

DTMF Encode setup .............................................................20

CONTENTS

Squelch Mode Setup ....................................................

Compander ...................................................

Scrambler Setup ...................................................

Tone Burst (Pilot Frequency) ................................................

Keypad Mode Setup ...................................................

Keypad Lockout ...................................................

TX OFF (PTT Lockout) ...................................................

Squelch Level setup ....................................................

Frequency Reverse ....................................................

Sub band mute setup ...................................................

Editing Channel Name ...................................................

Channel Function Auto Storage Setup ....

Microphone PA,PB, PC,PD key setup ............

RF Squelch level setup ...................................................

OFFSET Direction setup ...................................................

Scan Dwell Time Setup ...................................................

Priority channel scan ....................................................

Offset frequency Setup ...................................................

Display mode Setup ...................................................

Busy Channel Lockout ...................................................

Radio's DTMF SELF ID ENQUIRY .............

5TONE SELF ID ENQUIRY .................................................

TOT (Time-out timer) ...................................................

VFO Frequency Linkage ...................................................

Wide/Narrow band ...................................................

Cross Band repeat ...................................................

LCD backlight ....................................................

Keypad backlight brightness .................................................

Calling Record ...................................................

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AM Function ..........................................................................29

Automatic AM function ..........................................................29

VHF External speaker port ....................................................30

BEEP Volume control ..........................................................30

Talk Around........................................................................... 30

Microphone speaker............................................................. 30

Password Function ...............................................................30

Microphone Operation ............................................................31

Send DTMF signaling ...........................................................31

Main/Sub band switching ......................................................31

Function operation through PA-PD keys ...............................31

Cable Clone ..............................................................................33

Resume Factory Default .......................................................33

Programming Software Installing and Starting ....................34

Install USB Cable Driver Programme ...................................34

Maintenance .............................................................................35

Default Value For Factory Resume ......................................35

Trouble Shooting ...................................................................35

Specications ..........................................................................36

Attached Chart .........................................................................37

51 groups CTCSS Tone Frequency(Hz) ...............................37

1024 groups DCS Code ........................................................37

Package Check / Mobile Installation

Thank you for choosing ADIC products. Please carefully

Item

Quantity

AM-580 Mobile Radio

1

Handheld Microphone

1

Mounting Bracket

1

DC Power Cable

1

Backup Fuse

1

Screws

1

Manual

1

AM-580 Manual Mounting Bracket H. Microphone

DC Power Cable Backup Fuse Screws

 Installation on Vehicle

1. For safety, before installing power cable, make sure the
negative charge is removed.

2. After installation is complete, connect the negative charge

back and make sure all the setup is correct.

3. If the fuse breaks, check the power cable and replace the
fuse with the same spec.

4. After the completion of connection, use electrical tape to
wrap the fuse to prevent from heat and humidity.

5. Fuse should not be removed even with excessive length of
power cable.

check the package to see if all the contents listed are
included; if anything is damaged or missing please contact
your dealer or ADIC service team. Thank you.

※Content List

※Caution

Use the screw and the washer to assemble the machine to

the mounting bracket, make sure it’s tightened to prevent any
damage caused by loosening.

The design of the mounting bracket allows you to have three
different angles as you desired.

 DC Power Cable Installation

Only connect the device to a 12V DC power source, DO NOT
connect to a 24V power source. Make sure the battery has
enough charge. If the voltage of the battery is low, the
display of the device may be dimmed during transmitting and

the output power may drop instantly.

1. Use the shortest route from the device to the car battery.

2. After the layout of the cable, use electrical tape to wrap up

3. To avoid short current, remove the negative charge on the

4. Make sure the charges are correctly connected; red cable

5. Reconnect the negative charge removed earlier from the

6. Connect the DC power cable to the radio, firmly press until
tightened.

※Power Operation

- DO NOT use the cigarette-plug in the vehicle

- Layout of the cable should avoid heat, humid spot.

the fuse box to avoid humidity, make sure the cables are
stably attached.

battery then connect the radio.

connects to positive charge and black cable connects to
negative charge.

battery.

Basic Installation

For use of this transceiver as a fixed station, you will need a

13.8V DC power supply. Recommended power supply

current is 12A.

1. Connect the DC power cable to a stable power supply.
Make sure red is connected to positive charge and black is

2. Connect radio’s DC power cable to a power supply cable.

Fuse Location

Fuse Current Rating

Transceiver

15A

DC Power Cable

20A

electric shock, and damage to the transceiver.

※Fixed Station Installation

connected to negative charge.

- DO NOT directly connect the radio to an AC outlet.

- DO NOT substitute a cable with smaller wire gauges.

Press firmly to so that it’s tightened.

※Fuse Replacement

If the fuse breaks, check and find out the cause before replacing the
new fuse. If the fuse breaks again, please remove the power cable,
contact your dealer or ADIC service team for assistance.

*Use only specified fuse current to avoid possible damage to the transceiver.

AVOID using the transceiver when the vehicle battery is not fully charged or

 Antenna Installation
Install appropriate antenna
before operating. Carefully
install the antenna as it will
affect the range of the output.

Use a 50Ωimpedance

low-loss coaxial antenna.

1. Transmitting without antenna may cause damage to the transceiver.

2. Equip lightning protection for stationed operation to reduce the risk of fire,

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FRont pAnel

CH

POW

LOW

/

M

V

HM

VOL

SCNLOW

Basic Functions•

NO. KEY FUNCTION

Rotate it to choose frequency /channel. Press

it to set the left band as "Main Band"; In VFO

1 Left Dial Knob

2 Right Dial Knob

3 Left Volume Knob Adjust left band volume level.

4 Right Volume Knob Adjust right band volume level.

5

TV/SQL

【

】

mode, press it to choose the frequency band;

In function setup as conrm key; in scan mode,

rotate it to change scan direction

Rotate it to choose frequency /channel. Press

it to set the right band as "Main Band"; In VFO

mode, press it to choose the frequency band;

In function setup as conrm key; in scan mode,

rotate it to change scan direction

In standby. press this key to turn On/Off TV
function.Hold this key to cancel squelch

V/M

HM

SCN

SET

TV/SQL

VOL

Getting Acquainted

4

6 Function set Key In standby , press this key to enter function menu

7 PWR Press it to power On /Off the transceiver

In standby press it to change H/L power for present

8 Left

【

LOW】Key

channel.Long press it to turn On/Off

Reverse

Function

Frequency

In standby, press it to switch between channel

【

CH

9 Left

V/M】Key

mode and VFO mode. Long press it to set Wide/
Narrow band.

In standby, press it to switch between HOME

10 Left

【HM】

Key

channel and normal channel. Long press it to
enter dual watch of VFO channel and current
channel.

In standby, press it to start channel or frequency

11 Left

SCAN】Key

scan.In channel mode, hold it to set current

【

channel scan skip.

12 Right

【

LOW】Key

In standby press it to change H/L power for
present channel.Long press it to turn On/Off
Frequency Reverse Function

In standby, press it to switch between channel

13 Righ

V/M】Key

mode and VFO mode. Long press it to set Wide/

【

Narrow band.

In standby, press it to switch between HOME

14 Righ【HM】Key

channel and normal channel. Long press it to
enter dual watch of VFO channel and current
channel.

In standby, press it to start channel or frequency

15 Righ【SCAN】Key

scan.In channel mode, hold it to set current
channel scan skip.

16 LCD

For display of channel, frequency and function
setup.

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4

Getting Acquainted

ReAR pAnel

NO. KEY FUNCTION

Terminal for connecting optional cable QCC01 for

1 Ext. Power Jack

2 Ext.Speaker Terminal

3 TV/AV port

4 Heat -sink fan

5 Antenna Connector

use with ignition key On/Off function.The radio will
auto power on when car is driving. The radio will
auto power off when car stops.

Terminal for optional external speaker SP02

Connect to television TV/AV port

Runs Automatically when radio temperature rise up.

Connect a 50 Ω antenna

diSplAY

1 1

2 534 6 7

10
11

12 1213 1314 1415 1616

17 1718 1819 19

4 132

24

8

20

21

22

23

9

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Optional)

2 534 6 7

NO. INDICATOR FUNCTION

1

2
3

4

5
6
7
8
9

10

11

12
13
14
15
16
17

8

18
19
20
21

99

22

11

23

24

Displays the channel number and Menu number.

Appears when current channel is priority channel

Appears when current channel is set Scan Skip

Appears when current channel has CTCSS Encode

Appears when current channel has CTCSS Decode

Appears when the Offset function is ON

Appears while transmitting.

Displays the Main channel.

Displays the operating frequency,channel name

Displays when receiving a signal or Monitor is ON

Signal strength for receiving and power level for
transmitting

Appears while in Narrow band.

Appears when mute has been turned ON.

Appears when the DCS function is ON.

Appears while in AM mode

Appears when the Scrambler function is ON

Appears when the Compander function is ON.

Appears while using Low output power

Appears while using Middle output power

Appears while Auto power off function is ON.

Appears when the Key Lock function is ON.

Appears when press SET key.

Appears when choose KEY2 mode.

Appears when corss band repeat function is ON

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5

Basic Operations

SwitchinG the poweR on/oFF

poweR on

Press key to switch the transceiver ON,

the LCD displays "WELCOME ", then display

current frequency or channel.

CH

poweR oFF

Press key for over 0.5 Second to switch the transceiver OFF.

AdjuStinG the VoluMe

Rotate the [VOLUME] knob of selected
band clockwise to increase the volume,
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.

Hold , keep pressing it to Monitor the background noise after the
transceiv er emits a DU beep, meanwhile adjust the [VOLUME] knob.

NOTE

During communication, volume can be adjusted more accurate.

CH

Switch between VFo And chAnnel Mode

In standby, press corresponding key to
switch between Frequency and channel mode,
when the transceiver is in channel mode, the
LCD will display current channel.

AdjuStinG FRequencY

AdjuStinG FRequencY thRouGh SelectoR knob

In frequency (VFO) mode, turn the selector

POW

LOW

/

V

M

HM

VOL

POW

LOW

VOL

SCN

/

V

M

HM

SCN

knob clockwise to increase frequency;
counterclock-wise to decrease frequency.
Every gear will increase or decrease
frequency by one step. To adjust the Main
band frequency, press corresponding selector

CH

POW

LOW

/

V

M

HM

VOL

SCN

knob, the left side of decimal point will ash.

In this status, turn the selector knob will increase or decrease frequency
quickly by 1MHz step.

The microphone [ UP/DOWN ] key also able to adjust frequency.
Press

UP/DOWN ] key will increase(decrease) the frequency by one

NOTE

[

step size. Hold

UP/DOWN ] key will adjust the frequency continuously.

[

input FRequencY thRouGh MicRophone nuMbeR keY

In VFO mode, you can input the frequency by the microphone numeric

key. It is invalid to input frequency out of the frequency band.

For example:
to input 150.125Mhz, press 1, 5, 0, 1, 2, 5 continuously.

to input 152 MHz, press1, 5, 2,

When the Band lockout function is on, the input or adjusting of frequency
bandwill limit within the current VFO band. The right band only limited in

NOTE

136-174Mhz and 400-470Mhz.

continuously.

AdjuStinG chAnnel

AdjuStinG chAnnel thRouGh SelectoR knob

In channel mode, you can adjust the channel directly by the channel
knob.Turn clockwise to increase one channel; turn counterclockwise
to decrease one channel.To adjust the Main band channel, press

12

correspondent selector knob, the channel number flashes in this
situation, the channel number will increase 10 channels by each gear of
selector knob. Press microphone [ UP/DOWN ] key also able to adjust
the channel.

If there is any empty channel, the adjustment will ignore it and jump to

NOTE

next channel.

input chAnnel thRouGh MicRophone nuMbeR keY

In channel mode, you can switch to desired channel by press 3 of the
microphone numeric keys (001-758). For example input 001 get channel 1;
input 030 is channel 30; input 512 is channel 512. If the input channel is
not programmed with frequency, the transceiver will emit a warning beep
and return to last channel.

Switch between MAin bAnd And Sub bAnd

This transceiver is default on dual receive,

a "MAIN" icon will display in the top right of

the working frequency. The transmitting is
only available on the Main band. When the left
Band is Main band, press the right selector
knob will switch the right Band to Main band. Then press the left selector
knob will switch the left Band to Main band.

SelectinG the FRequencY bAnd

1. Choose for Left band: press the left side

mode, press the left selector knob over 1 second then repeat above
operation will switch the left band between 108~180Mhz (RX: 108­174Mhz, TX: 136-174Mhz), 220~260Mhz (RX only), 350~399.995Mhz
(RX only) or 400~490Mhz.

2. Choose for right band: press the right side key to switch it to

VFO mode, press the right selector knob over 1 second then repeat
above operation will switch the right band between 136-174Mhz,
400~490Mhz.

key to switch it to VFO

Basic Operations

This transceiver can be set working on 2 UHF band or 2 VHF band.

NOTE

5

ReceiVinG

In standby, both left band and right band are
able To receive. When they receive any signal,
the “BUSY” icon and signal strength icon will appear

in the corresponding

area of the LCD. And you can hear the calling.

If the transceiver has set at higher squelch level, it may fail to hear the
calling. If the

NOTE

right band, but can not hear the calling, means the signal is with matching
carrier but dis-matching signaling.

“BUSY”

and signal strength icon display in left band or

Squelch oFF/Squelch oFF MoMentARY

Long press of key can be programmed as Squelch Off or Squelch
Off Momentary to monitor the weak signal.

1. Squelch Off: Hold key until hear "Du" beep, the squelch is off,

repeat the above operation to resume squelch.

2. Squelch Off Momentary: Keep hold key to disable squelch, release

the key to resume squelch.

In standby, press the microphone

NOTE

turn on the squelch.

to cancel squelch, press it again to

tRAnSMittinG

Hold “PTT” key, the transceiver change to transmitting. Please hold
the Microphone approximately 2.5-5.0cm from your mouth, and then
speak into the microphone in your normal voice to get best timbre.

The transmitting only available on Main band, the “TX” icon will display in

NOTE

the top right corner of the Main band frequency

.

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6

Shortcut Operations

Squelch leVel Setup

This function is used to setup the strength of receiving signal, when the
strength reach a certain level, the calling can be heard, otherwise, the
transceiver will keep mute.

In standby, press and hold
to adjust the squelch level of Main band.

1-20: Total 20 squelch levels available.

OFF: turn off squelch. The background noise always on.

The squelch level shall setup separately for right band and left band.

NOTE

key, meanwhile switch the selector knob

In channel mode, this operation is for temporary use only

NOTE

FRequencY ReVeRSe

In standby, hold
reverse function. When reverse function is on, the TX frequency will
change to RX frequency and RX frequency change to TX frequency.

The signaling will also be reversed if CTCSS/DCS signaling existed in
this channel.

This function is valid only when current channel setup with offset frequency

NOTE

and offset direction

key for over 0.5second to turn On/ Off frequency

tRAnSMit dtMF/2tone/5tone SiGnAlinG

If the current channel is with DTMF/2TONE/5TONE signaling, hold PTT

and [ UP ] key will transmit selected Pre-programmed signaling

hiGh/Mid/low poweR Switch

In standby, repeat press key to choose power levels as following:

When LCD displays HIGH, the power for current channel is high.

When LCD displays MID1, the power for current channel is middle 1

When LCD displays MID2, the power for current channel is middle 2.

When LCD displays LOW, the power for current channel is low.

Output power for each level:

HIGH MID1 MID2 LOW

VHF（50W） VHF（20W） VHF（10W） VHF（5W）

UHF（40W） UHF（25W） UHF（10W） UHF（5W）

bAnd-width Selection

This transceiver has 3 band widths, select suitable band width in
accordance with different local conditions.

In standby, hold

When LCD displays WIDE, current channel is working on wide band
25KHzWhen LCD displays MIDDLE,current channel is working on middle
band 20KHzWhen LCD displays NARROW, current channel is working on
narrow band 12.5KHz

key for over 0.5 second to choose the 3 band widths

hoMe chAnnel

In standby, press key to switch to HOME
channel, and communicate on HOME channel.
repeat pressing it to return to last channel.

hYpeR MeMoRY chAnnel

In standby, press the left or right volume knob will switch the radio work
on hyper channel 1 or hyper channel 2.

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6

duAl wAtch

In standby, hold key for over 0.5 second to enter Dual Watch
mode. The radio will scan the channel in every 5 seconds. When the radio
receives matching signal, it pause scanning until the signaling disappear.

Repeat

above operation to exit Dual watch.

eMeRGencY AlARM

To start emergency alarm, hold the right volume knob until the trans

-ceiver displays ALARM and emit alarm. Re-power on the transceiver to
exit alarm. This transceiver has 4 kind of alarm which can be setup by
programming software.

chAnnel/FRequencY ScAn

FRequencY ScAn

In VFO mode, this function is designed to monitor signal of every

communicative frequency point of "step size" you have set.

In VFO mode, press the Main Band

1.

During the scanning adjust the Main band selector knob or press

2.

microphone [ UP/DOWN ] key will change the scan direction.

3.

Press

key to exit scan.

chAnnel ScAn

In channel mode, press the Main Band

1.

During the scanning, adjust the Main band selector knob or press

2.

microphone [ UP/DOWN ] key will change the scan direction.

3.

Press

key to exit scan.

chAnnel ScAn Skip

In channel mode, switch selector knob to choose the channel, then hold

key to enter channel scan.

key to enter channel scan.

Shortcut Operations

for over 0.5 second, the radio prompts

"DU DU", and LCD displays "SKIP", and now

the current channel is Scan Skip.

chAnnel edit

In VFO mode, turn selector knob to select the desired frequency or

1.

input frequency by MIC's numeric keys.

Hold

2.

DU and the display of channel number ashes.

Turn selector knob to select the channel number to store. (If the

3.

storage has data , the LCD will display the

frequency, otherwise will display"----------")

Press

4.

key until the transceiver prompt

key, the LCD display MEN- IN, the channel edit completed.

ScAn RAnGe liMit

You can set the VFO scan frequency range by this function:

Choose upper limit and lower limit frequency, there are L1/U1- L5/

1.

U5, five couple of limit frequency for selection. L stands for lower
limit and U stands for the upper limit. the upper limit must over the
lower limit frequency. Please refer to the
Channel Edit to setup the limit frequency.

In VFO mode, set the VFO frequency in

2.

the range between upper and lower limit.

3.

Press

key to start scan in lmited range.

chAnnel copY

In channel mode, turn the selector knob to choose the channel.

1.

Hold

2.

display ashes.

Turn selector knob to choose channel number for storage. ( If the

3.

key until the transceiver prompt a Du and channel number

6

15

6

storage has data , the LCD will display the frequency, otherwise will

display"----------")

Press

4.

Shortcut Operations

key, the LCD displays MEN-IN, channel copy completed.

chAnnel delete

In standby, hold

1.

tr ans ceive r pro mpt D U, and cha nne l

number ashes.

Turn selector knob to choose channel number for delete. (If the

2.

storage has data, the LCD will display the frequency, otherwise will

display"----------")

Hold Main band volume knob, until the transceiver emit DU DU

3.

prompt and LCD displays MEN-OUT, the channel delete completed.

ke y u n t i l the

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Basic operation steps for Function menu

Press key to enter function menu.

1.

Turn the Main band selector knob to choose wanted function.

2.

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

Press the Main band selecto r knob to store value and ba ck to

5.

function menu. Press
second to store setup and exit.

key or hold selector knob for over 0.5

Apo (AutoMAtic poweR oFF)

Once APO is activated, the transceiver will be automatically switched
off when the pre-set timer running out.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 01 menu. the LCD displays "APO"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Mai n band selector knob to

4.

choose wanted val ue.Available values:

0.5-12Hours, OFF
Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu.
Press
and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup

AutoMAtic oFFSet

When this function is on, the transceiver will automatically transmitting
with RX frequency ± offset frequency. The operation as following:

1.

Press

key to enter function menu.

General Setting

Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No. 02 menu. the LCD

2.

displays "ARS"

Press the Main band se lector knob to

3.

enter function setup
Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

ON: Auto Offset function is turned on.

OFF Auto Offset function is turned off.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function menu.
Press

and exit.

NOTE

key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup

When the Automatic offset is ON, the offset for 136-174Mhz is default on

0.6Mhz, and for 400-490 is default on 5Mhz.

FRequencY chAnnel Step Setup

Only in frequency (VFO) mode, this function is valid. Turn selector knob
to select frequency or frequency scanning which is restricted by frequency
step size.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 03 menu. the LCD displays "STEP"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

Available Values: 2.5K, 5K, 6.25K, 10K,

12.5K, 15K, 20K, 25K, 30K,50K.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu.
Press

and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup

key to store value and

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NOTE

General Setting

This function is auto-hidden in channel mode

VFo bAnd lockout

In VFO mode, when this function is on, the scanning or input of

frequency will restricted within the current VFO frequency band.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 04 menu. the LCD displays "BAND"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

ON: Turn on VFO band lockout function

OFF: Turn off VFO band lockout function

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

beep Function

Press

1.

Tur n the Main band selector knob to

2.

choose No. 05 menu. the LCD displays "BEEP"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

ON: Turn on Beep function.

OFF: Turn off Beep function

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

cpu clock FRequencY chAnGe

When any harmonic or image frequency in the CPU clock disturbs the
working frequency, turn on this function will cut the disturbing

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 06 menu. the LCD displays "CLK.SFT"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Mai n band selector knob to

4.

choose wanted value.

ON: Turn on CPU Clock frequency Change

OFF: Turn off CPU Clock frequency Change

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

2tone encode Select

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 07 menu. the LCD displays "2TN ENC"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Mai n band selector knob to

4.

choose wanted value.

Available Values: 0-23, total 24 groups.

NOTE

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

key to enter function menu.

if the 2TONE encode are programmed with name, the LCD will display
corresponding name.

key to store value and

After choose the 2TONE encode group. Press PTT will transmit selected
code.

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5tone encode Select

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 08 menu. the LCD displays "5TN ENC"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to

4.

choose wanted value.
Available Values: 0-99, total 100 groups.

if the 5TONE encode are programmed with name, the LCD will display

NOTE

corresponding name.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

After choose the 5TONE encode group. Press PTT will transmit selected

NOTE

code.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

Add optionAl SiGnAlinG

This transceiver has 3 optional signaling: DTMF/5Tone/2Tone,those
signaling function similar to CTCSS/DCS signaling. When the receiver
adds an optional signaling, the caller shall transmit matching signaling.
DTMF and 5Tone signaling can be applied for other advanced features
such as ANI, PTT ID, group call, select call, remotely stun, remotely kill
waken…etc

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 09 menu. the LCD displays

"TON DEC"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

key to enter function menu.

General Setting

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value

4.

D T: means DTMF signaling is added.

2T: means DTMF signaling is added.

5 T: means DTMF signaling is added.

OFF: Turn off optional signaling

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function
menu.Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to

store setup and exit.

The working of optional signaling shall be work associated with the squelch

NOTE

mode setup. (Refer to Squelch Mode setup in page 20)

ctcSS/dcS encode Setup

Press

1.

Switch the Mai n band selector knob to

2.

choose No 10 menu, the LCD displays "TX CDCS"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value

4.

OFF: Turn off CTCSS/DCS encode.

CTCSS: Choose CTCSS encode.

DCS: Choose DCS encode.

Press the Main band selector knob to enter the menu.

5.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted CTCSS, DCS

6.

code.

CTCSS: 62.5-254.1HZ, and one self-

dene group, total 52 groups

DCS: 000N-777I, total 1024 groups

key to enter function menu.

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Press the Main band selector knob or

7.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

General Setting

key to store value and

ctcSS/dcS decode Setup

Press

1.

Switch the Mai n band selector knob to

2.

choose No 11 menu, the LCD displays "RX CDCS"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value

4.

OFF: Turn off CTCSS/DCS decode.

CTCSS: Choose CTCSS decode.

DCS: Choose DCS decode.

Press the Main band selector knob to enter the menu.

5.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted CTCSS, DCS

6.

code.

CTCSS: 62.5-254.1HZ, and one self-

dened group, total 52 groups

DCS: 000N-777I, total 1024 groups

Press the Main band selector knob or

7.

key to store value and back to function menu. Press key or hold
selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

key to enter function menu.

The working of CTCSS/DCS decode shall be work associated with the
squelch mode setup. (Refer to Squelch Mode setup in page 20)

Sub bAnd diSplAY Setup

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 12 menu. the LCD displays "DSP SUB"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

FREQ: display sub band frequency,
DC-IN: display sub band voltage.
OFF: turn off display for sub Band

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function
menu. Press key or hold selector knob

for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

dtMF encode pRe-loAdinG tiMe

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 13 menu. the LCD displays "DTMF D"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

100MS: The Pre-Loading time is 100MS
300MS: The Pre-Loading time is 300MS
500MS: The Pre-Loading time is 500MS
800MS: The Pre-Loading time is 800MS
1000MS: The Pre-Loading time is 1000MS

Press the M

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

ain band selector knob or key to store value and

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dtMF encode tRAnSMittinG tiMe

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 14 menu. The LCD displays "DTMF S"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

30MS: The time for transmit a single DTMF encode and the interval is 30MS,

50MS: The time for transmit a single DTMF encode and the interval is 50MS,

80MS: The time for transmit a single DTMF encode and the interval is 80MS,

100MS: The time for transmit a single DTMF encode and the interval is 100MS,

150MS: The time for transmit a single DTMF encode and the interval is 150MS,

200MS: The time for transmit a single DTMF encode and the interval is200MS,

250MS: The time for transmit a single DTMF encode and the interval is 250MS,

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function
menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to

store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

dtMF encode Setup

Press

1.

Switch the Mai n band selector knob to

2.

choose No 15 menu, the LCD displays DTMF W

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose DTMF group. Then

4.

press key back to DTMF menu.Press
PTT will transmit with sele ct ed DT MF
code.

06-16: total 16 group of DTMF code.

to enter function menu

General Setting

When the selected group is empty, the

5.

LCD displays '------"

Press the selector knob to enter the DTMF signaling edit. The LCD

6.

display "-- -- -- -- -- --", the last character ashes.

Switch the selector knob to choose wanted character. Press the

7.

selector knob t o confirm selec ted va lue and start edit for ne xt
character.

Press

8.

again to store setup and exit. Press key or hold selector knob for
over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to store value and exit code editing. Press key

Squelch Mode Setup

This transceiver has 5 squelch modes available. Squelch function is
used for increase the level of filtering unwanted signal, and free from
disturb.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 16menu. The LCD displays "SGN SQL"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value

4.

SQ: You can hear the calling once receives matching carrier.

CTSS/DCS: You can hear the calling when receives matching carrier

TONE: You can hear the calling when receives matching carrier +

CT*TO: You can hear the calling when

CT/TO: You can hear the calling when receives any matching carrier

key to enter function menu.

and CTCSS/DCS code.

optional signaling.

receives matching carrier + CTCSS/DCS + optional
signaling.

or CTCSS/DCS or optional signaling.

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Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

General Setting

key to store value and

On l y wh en th e tr ans cei ve r i s se t wit h CTC SS / DC S o r op tio nal
DTMF/5TONE/TONE signaling, the values will be available.

coMpAndeR

Compander function will decrease the background noise and enhance

audio clarity, especially in long range communication.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 17 menu. The LCD displays "COMP"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

ON: Compander function is turn on

OFF: Compander function is turn off

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

key to enter function menu

key to store value and

When using compander, to avoid distortion during communications, both
radios need turn on this function.

ScRAMbleR Setup

This special audio process can offer a more confidential
communication;other radio with same frequency will receive only
disordered noises.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 18 menu. The LCD displays "SCR"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted group

4.

1-9 (9 fix groups)U1,U2 (2 self defined
scrambler groups),OFF.

Press the Main

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

To enable communication with scrambler, 2 transceivers shall set with

NOTE

same group.

key to enter function menu.

band selector knob or key to store value and

tone buRSt (pilot FRequencY)

This function uses to start repeater .It needs certain intensity Pilot
Frequency to start a dormant repeater. As usual, no need to send pilot
frequency again once repeater started.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 19 menu. The LCD displays "TBST"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted frequency.

4.

1000: Pilot Frequency is 1000Hz.

1450: Pilot Frequency is 1450Hz.

1750: Pilot Frequency is 1750Hz.

2100: Pilot Frequency is 2100Hz.

key to enter function menu.

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Press the Main band sel

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

After the above setup, hold microphone PTT key and [ DOWN ] key, the

NOTE

radio will transmit selected tone.

ector knob or key to store value and

keYpAd Mode Setup

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 20 menu. The LCD displays

"KEYMOD"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted mode.

4.

KEY1: key1 mode, Normal mode, the left

KYE2: the left 4 keypads will shared by both band. And the right 4

Press the Main

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

Notice: Denition of Keypad in KEY2 mode:

key to enter function menu.

4 keys have same functions as the
right 4 keys.

key pads will be re-dened.

band selector knob or key to store value and

1.

Left Short press: In VFO mode, short press this key,
the frequency step size changes to 1Mhz,in channel mode,
adjust selector knob will jump 10 channels.

Right

2.

add/delete optional signaling, repeat the long press it will
set optional signaling DTMF,5TONE or 2TONE. When the

long press: In standby, long press this key to

General Setting

LCD displays DT means DTMF, displays 5T means 5TONE,
displays 2T means 2TONE.

Right band

3.

is activated, transceiver can not communicate with repeater.
The transceiver will transmit by RX frequency with its
CTCSS/DCS signaling. Repeat the operation to turn off Talk
Around.

Right

4.

current channel is setup with offset direction and offset
frequency, press this key will turn on frequency reverse
function. When frequency reverse function is on the TX
frequency turns to RX frequency & RX frequency changes to
TX frequency. The signaling will also be reversed if CTCSS/
DCS signaling existed in this channel. Repeat the short
press it will turn off Frequency reverse function.

5.

Right
LCD displays
repeater above operation to turn off compander function.

Right

6.

CTCSS/DCS code for current channel.
When the LCD displays ENC, the current channel is with

CTCSS encode function.
When the LCD displays ENC and DEC, the current channel

is with CTCSS /DCS code function.
When the LCD displays DCS and DCS icon, the current

channel is with CTCSS code function.
When the LCD displays OFF, the current channel is without

CTCSS /DCS function.

Right

7.

enter CTCSS/DCS scan, when nd matching CTCSS/DCS

signal, the scan will pause in the way following Scan Dwell

long press: Talk Around. When this function

short press: Frequency reverse function, when

long press: In stand by, hold this key until the

, means the compander function is on,

short press: In standby, press this key to set the

long press: In standby, long press this key to

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General Setting

time.The scan direction can be changed by corresponding
channel select or kn ob .Note:To en able th is fu nction, the
channel shall be programmed with CTCSS/DCS decode.

8.

Right

display "MAIN" and ashes.In this case, you can setup for sub

band without switch between Main band and Sub band.

9.

Right
In standby, hold this key,the LCD displays SCR X and

icon. X stands for the group number, repeater above operation
to choose wanted group.

short press, shot press this key , the sub band will

long press, choose scrambler group for Main band.

keYpAd lockout

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 21 menu. The LCD displays "LOCK"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted mode.

4.

ON: The keypad lockout function is turn
on, all keys beside

knobare invalid.

OFF: The keypad lockout function is turn off.
Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

and band switch

key to store value and

tx oFF (ptt lockout)

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 22 menu. The LCD displays "LOCKT"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

key to enter function menu.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted mode.

4.

BAND R, lock the right band PTT. Only
able to transmit by left band.

BAND L, lock the left band PTT. Only able
to transmit by right band.

BAND BOTH, lock both band PTT. Not able to transmit by any side.

OFF: PTT no lock.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu.Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5
second to store setup and exit.

Squelch leVel Setup

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 23 menu. The LCD displays "SQL"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value

4.

1-20: total 20 squelch levels
OFF: Turn off squelch function, the

background noise keep on.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup
and exit.

key to enter function menu.

FRequencY ReVeRSe

With this function on, the transceiver will be able to communicate with a
transceiver in same network without through a repeater.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 24 menu. The LCD displays "REV"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

key to store value and .

24

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

ON: Frequency Reverse is turn on, The TX and RX frequency will be

exchanged, the CTCSS DCS signaling also will be exchanged if
existed in current channel.

OFF: Turn off Frequency Reverse.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to store value and

Sub bAnd Mute Setup

To avoid the receiving of sub band disturbing the communication of the
main band, you can turn on this function. The RX of the sub band will be
mute during the RX or TX of the main band.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 25 menu. The LCD displays "MUTE"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

TX: When the Main band is transmitting, the sub band receiving will

RX: When the Main band is receiving, the

RX/TX: the sub band receiving always mute.

Press the Main band se

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

be mute.

sub band receiving will be mute.

lector knob or key to store value and

General Setting

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editinG chAnnel nAMe

After edit a name for a channel, if the display mode is channel name,
the will display the name edited in this menu. Otherwise it will display the
frequency.

Press

1.

Switch the selector knob to choose NO 26

2.

function menu, the LCD displays "NAME C".

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Swi tch th e s ele c tor kn ob to choo s e

4.

wanted character.

Press the selector knob to conrm current character and start edit

5.

next character, after editing all 7 characters, press the selector knob

to conrm and back to function menu.

If the editing not reach 7 characters, press

6.

menu, then press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second
to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key back to function

chAnnel Function Auto StoRAGe Setup

This function is used to store lastest setup for each single channel.
when this function is on, all the latest temporary operation for present
channel will be stored no matter change channel or power off radio.
when this function is off, the temporary setup will not be stored, the
channel informaiton will resume to the last stored value after change
channel or power off radio.

Press

1.

Turn the Main band selector knob to choose NO27 menu, The

2.

LCD displays "HYPER"

Pre ss the Main band selector knob to

3.

enter function setup.

to enter function menu

25

7

Switch the Mian band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

MANUAL: Auto storage is turn off.
AUTO:Auto storeage is turn on.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press

0.5 second to sore setup and exit.

General Setting

key to store value and

key or hold selector knob for over

MicRophone pA,pb, pc,pd keY Setup

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No 28-31 menu. The LCD displays
"PG PA" PG PB, PG PC, PG PD.

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5
second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

key to enter function menu.

For Menu details, please refer to Page 30-31, Microphone Operation.

RF Squelch leVel Setup

When squelch level function is on, you can cancel squelch only when

the signal strength reach the level setup by users.

Press

1.

Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No32 menu. The LCD

2.

displays "RF SQL"

Press the Main band selector knob to

3.

enter function setup.
Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

S-2: Able to hear the calling when the power meter reach 1 bar.

key to enter function menu.

S-5: Able to hear the calling when the power meter reach 4 bar.
S-9: Able to hear the calling when the power meter reach 8 bar.
S-FULL: Able to hear the calling when the power meter reach full bar.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function
menu. Press
for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key or hold selector knob

oFFSet diRection Setup

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No33 menu. The LCD displays "RPT MOD"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted Offset direction.

4.

: Minus offset, means transmitting frequency lower than receiving

-

frequency.

: Plus offset, means transmitting

+

frequency higher than receiving frequency.
OFF: OFFSET is turn off. Transmitting frequency

is same as receiving frequency.
Press the Mai

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

n band selector knob or key to store value and

ScAn dwell tiMe Setup

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No34 me nu. The LCD dis plays

"SCAN"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

key to enter function menu.

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26

Switch the Main band selector knob to

4.

choose wanted value.

TIME: it pauses 5s once scanning a matching signal, then resume scan.

BUSY: it pauses once scanning a matching signal, then resume scan

after the signal disappeared for 2 seconds.

SECEDE: It Stops once scanning a matching signal, and exit scan.
Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to store value and

pRioRitY chAnnel ScAn

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No35 menu. The LCD displays "SCAN M"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

MEN: Channel Scan, the transceiver will scan all the channels after
enter channel scan.

MSN: Priority Channel Scan, the
transceiver will only scan the priority channel after enter channel
scan.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

Before using Priority channel scan function.the edited channel shall be

programmed as "P SCAN" or refer to the PRI instrunction in page 29 to

add or delete priority channel.

General Setting

oFFSet FRequencY Setup

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No36 menu. The LCD displays "SHIFT"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

Available Offset frequency for this transceiver is 0-100MHz.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

diSplAY Mode Setup

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No37 menu. The LCD displays "DISPLAY"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

FREQ: The radio displays channel number

CH:

NAME:

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

+ frequency in channel mode, if
press

mode.

isplays only channel number.

D

key,it will change to VFO

In channel mode, It displays the

channel number and channel name if the current channel is
programmed with a name. Otherwise, it display the channel number
and frequency.If press

key, it will change to VFO mode.

key to store value and

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General Setting

buSY chAnnel lockout

With this function on, the transceiver will not transmit on a busy
channel, to avoid disturbing other transceiver using same frequency.
Once the channel is busy and you press PTT, the transceiver will beep as
warning and return to receiving.

Press

1.

Turn the M ain ban d select or kno b to

2.

choose No38 menu. The LCD displays "REPLOCK"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

RLORP: Signaling busy lockout, transmitting is inhibited when current

RLOBU: Channel busy lockout, tran smitting

OFF: Busy channel lockout is disabled.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

channel receives a matching carrier but dis-matching CTCSS/
DCS.

is inhibited when current channel
receives a matching carrier;

Transmitting is allowed in any receiving status

.

key to store value and

RAdio'S dtMF SelF id enquiRY

Press

1.

Switch the selector knob to choose No 39

2.

function. The LCD displays "DTMF ID"

Press the Main band se lector knob to

3.

enter function setup. The LCD will show
the DTMF self ID.
Press the Main band selector knob or

4.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

5tone SelF id enquiRY

Press

1.

Switch the selector knob to choose No40

2.

function. The LCD displays "5TONE ID"

Press the Main band se lector knob to

3.

enter function setup. The LCD will show the DTMF self ID.

Press the Main band selector knob or

4.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

tot (tiMe-out tiMeR)

The time-out timer limits the amount of continuous transmitting time.

When the transmitting reaches the time limit which has been

programmed, the transmission will be cut off and emit warning beep.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No41 menu. The LCD displays "TOT"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

1-30 MIN, total 30 levels,

OFF: TOT is turn off.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

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VFo FRequencY linkAGe

Enable this function, the adjustment for any band of VFO frequency,
will bring same frequency change to both bands. Adjust one gear, the
frequency for both bands will increase or decrease one step size value.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No42 menu. The LCD displays "VFOTR"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

Available Values: ON, OFF.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function menu. Press key or hold
selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

key to enter function menu.

This function is only valid when both bands work on VFO mode.

wide/nARRow bAnd

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No43 menu. The LCD displays "WIDNAR"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

WIDE: Wide band (25KHz)

MIDDLE: Middle band (20KHz)

NARROW: Narrow band (12.5KHz)

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function
menu. Press key or hold selector knob
for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

General Setting

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cRoSS bAnd RepeAt

Set the left band and right band as VHF (136~174MHz) and
UHF(400~470MHz)then turn off this function will enable Cross Band
repeater function.

Press

1.

Switch the selector knob to choose No 44

2.

function. The LCD displays "X-RPT"

Press the Main band selector knob, the

3.

LCD displays "XSTART".

Press the Main band selector knob, the radio prompt “DU” and the

4.

LCD displays "RPT", the corss band repeat function is on.

NOTE

key to enter function menu.

Press

will turn off cross band function.

lcd bAckliGht

Press

1.

Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No. 45-47 menu. The

2.

LCD displays "COL RED","COL GRN","COL BLU"

Press the Main band se lector knob to

3.

enter function setup.
Switch the Mai n band selector knob to

4.

choose wanted value.Each color (Red,
blue, Green) with 32 brightness levels.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function
menu. Press key or hold selector knob

for over 0.5 second to store setup and
exit.

key to enter function menu.

keYpAd bAckliGht bRiGhtneSS

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Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 48 menu. The LCD displays

"DIMMER"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

Available value: 32 brightness levels.
Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function
menu. Press key or hold selector knob

for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

General Setting

key to enter function menu.

cAllinG RecoRd

The transceiver offers enquiry of calling record.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 49 menu. The LCD displays "NOTE"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

This transceiver is able to record 16 calling at most.
Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to function
menu. Press

for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

key to enter function menu.

key or hold selector knob

AM Function

Press

1.

Turn t he M ai n band sel ec tor kno b to

2.

choose No. 50 menu. The LCD displays "AM"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter

3.

function setup.
Switch the Main band selector knob to

4.

key to enter function menu.

choose wanted value.

ON: turn on AM function. OFF: turn off AM function.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

This function is only valid when the Main band frequency is VHF 108-

NOTE

180MHz, the function is invalid when the right band is set as Main band.

key to store value and

AutoMAtic AM Function

The radio will automatically boot AM function when the VHF frequency
is under 136Mhz

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 51 menu. The LCD displays "AUT AM"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

ON: turn on auto AM function.

OFF: turn off auto AM function.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

key to enter function menu.

key to store value and

To enable Automatic AM function, the AM function shall be turned on rst.

VhF exteRnAl SpeAkeR poRt

When the function setup as external (EXT), an external Dual Track
speaker (SP-02) must be connected in order to hear the calling on VHF.
The calling from VHF and UHF are separated in 2 tracks.

Press

1.

Turn the Mai n band selec to r knob to

2.

choose No. 52 menu. The LCD displays "VSPCONT"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

key to enter function menu.

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Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value.

4.

INT: Internal speaker, VHF and UHF band share one speaker
EXT: External speaker, the calling on VHF is only audible through the

external Dual Track speaker.

Pr ess the Mai n band sel ec tor kno b

5.

or key to store value and back to
function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5
second to store setup and exit.

beep VoluMe contRol

Press

1.

Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No. 53 menu. The LCD

2.

displays “BP-VOL”

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to

4.

choose wanted value.

LOW: BEEP volume is low.

HIGH: BEEP volume is high.

Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value and

5.

back to function menu.

key to enter function menu.

tAlk ARound

With this function on, the transceiver will not able to communicate
with another transceiver through a repeater.

Press key to enter function

1.

menu.

Turn the Main band selector knob

2.

No 54 menu. The LCD displays
“TALK”

Press the Main band selector knob to enter

3.

function setup.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value

4.

ON: Turn on Talk Around
OFF: Turn off Talk Around

General Setting

Press the Main band selector knob or key to store value

5.

and back to function menu.
Press key or hold selector knob for over 0.5 second to
store setup and exit.

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MicRophone SpeAkeR

Press key to enter function menu.

1.

Turn the Main band selector knob to choose No 55 menu. The LCD

2.

displays “HND SPK”

Press the Main band selector knob to enter function setup.

3.

Switch the Main band selector knob to choose wanted value

4.

HSPKOFF: Turn off microphone speaker.
HSPK ON: Turn on microphone speaker.
MSPKOFF: Turn off Main speaker.

Press the Main band selector knob or

5.

key to store value and back to

function menu.Press key or hold
selector knob for over 0.5 second to store setup and exit.

pASSwoRd Function

Press

1.

Turn the Main band selector knob to choose

2.

No.56 menu. The LCD displays "PASSWD"

Press the Main band selector knob to enter

3.

function setup.
Switch the M ai n band selector knob to

4.

choose wanted value.

ON: Turn on password function. OFF: Turn off password function.
Press the Main

5.

back to function menu. Press key or hold selector knob for over

0.5 second to store setup and exit.

NOTE

key to enter function menu.

band selector knob or key to store value and

When password function is on, correct password shall be input after power
on. The password shall be programmed before using this function.

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Main/Sub band switch

You can operate the transceiver by keypad or input desired frequency

and channel through the QHM-05 microphone.

Send dtMF SiGnAlinG

Hold the PTT key; input the desired DTMF signaling by the numeric keys.

Microphone Operation

MIC

UP

PTT

DOWN

Numeric Keys

UP/DOWN lock key

Microphone speaker

MAin/Sub bAnd SwitchinG

This transceiver is defaulted on dual receive, in this status, a MAIN icon
will display in the top right corner of the Main band frequency,transmitting
is only available on the Main band. In standby, you can switch Main band
and sub band by the A/B key.

Function opeRAtion thRouGh pA-pd keYS

The PA,PB,PC,PD, keys are programmable, they can be endowed with
the following functions.

RPTR: OFFSET direction setup, in standby,
press the key programmed as RPTR function

will change the offset direction. when LCD displays"+", means plus offset,

when the LCD displays"-", means minus offset.

This function is valid only when current channel set with offset frequency.

NOTE

PRI：Add or delete priority channel: In

channel mode, press the key programmed
as PRI function to set priority channel, when the LCD displays

current channel is set as priority channel. repeat above operation, the
disappear, the curent channel is not set as priority channel.

LOW: Output power setup, in standby, press the key programmed as
as LOW function will change the power level.When LCD displays HIGH,
the transmitting power on current channel is high. When LCD displays
MID1, the transmitting power on current channel is middle1, When LCD
displays MID2, the transmitting power on current channel is middle 2.
When LCD displays LOW, the transmitting
power on current channel is low.

TONE: CTCSS/DCS code setup. In standby,
press the key programmed as TONE function will be able to setup

CTCSS/DCS code.when the LCD displays "ENC" and CTCSS frequency,

press the [ UP/DOWN ] key to choose CTCSS encode. When the LCD

displays "ENC","DEC" and CTCSS frequency,press the microphone

DOWN ] key to choose CTCSS decode. When the LCD displays "DCS"
and DCS code, press the microphone [ UP/DOWN ] key to choose DCS
code.

MHZ: In VFO mode, press the key programmed
as MHZ function, the megabit digital in the LCD flashes, now turn the
channel knob or microphone [ UP/DOWN ] key to adjust frequency by

1Mhz step. In channel mode, press this key, the channel number ashes,

now adjust selector knob or microphone [ UP/DOWN ] key to adjust
channel.

the

[ UP/

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REV: In standby, press the key programmed as "REV" function to turn-

on or turn off Frequency Revrse function.

HOME: HOME channel switch, in standby

pre ss th e k e y p rog ram m ed as "HOM E "

function to switch between HOME channel and current channel.

MAIN: Main band switch, in standby press the key programmed as

"MAIN" function to choose left band or right band as Main band.

VFO/MR: Working mode switch. in standby,

press the key programmed as "VFO/MR" function to switch between

channel mode and frequency mode.

SCAN: scan function, in standby, press the

key programmed as "SCAN" function to start channel scan or frequency

scan.

SQL OFF: Turn off Squelch, in standby,

press the key programmed as "SQL OFF"

function to turn off squelch, you can hear very
weak signal, repeat the above function to turn
on squelch.

TBST: Transmit tone burst, in standby;

press the key programmed as "TBST" function

to transmit selected tone burst. This function is
use to wake sleeping repeater.

Microphone Operation

transmit pre-programmed DTMF, 2TONE, 5TONE code.

COMP: Compander function in standby , press the key programmed as

"COMP" to turn on or turn off Compander function.

SCR: Scrambler function, in standby, press

the key programmed as "SCR" function to turn on or turn off Scrambler

function. And choose optional scrambler

groups (from 9 xed groups and 2 self dened

groups).

TONE DEC: Add Optional Signaling, in standby press the key

programmed as"TONE DEC" function to choose DTMF(DT), 2TONE(2T),

5TONE(5T)or OFF.

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W/N: Wide or narrow band setup, in standby, press the key

programmed as "W/N" function to choose Wide band, middle and narrow

band.

OFF: No function.

CALL OUT: Calling, in standby, press the

key programmed as "CALL OUT" function to

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Maintenance

deFAult VAlue FoR FActoRY ReSuMe

tRouble ShootinG

Dual Band Mobile Radio

Left band

VFO frequency

Memory channel
1-758

Offset direction

Offset frequency

Step size 10KHz

CTCSS code --

CTCSS frequency

DCS code

DCS group

Output power

Key Lockout

TOT 3

APO

Squelch level

145.15MHz 435.15MHz

CH1: 145.15MHz
CH2: 235.15MHz
CH3: 350.15MHz
CH4: 435.15MHz

--

600KHz 5MHz

88.5Hz

--

017N

HI

OFF

OFF

4

Right band

CH1: 145.15MHz
CH4: 435.15MHz

--

Problem

(a) Power is on, nothing

appears on Display.

(b) Fuse is blown.

(c) Display is too dim. Adjust the Dimmer to higher level.

(d) No sound comes

from speaker.

Key and Dial do

(e)

not function.

(f) Rotating Dial will not

change memory

channel.

(g) PTT key is pressed

but transmission does
not occur.

Possible Causes and Potential Solutions

+ and - polarities of power connection are
reversed. Connect red lead to plus terminal
and blac k lead to mi nus term inal of DC
power supply.

Check and solve problem resulting in blown
fuse and replace fuse with new fuse.

• Squelch is muted. Decrease squelch level.

• Tone or CTCSS/DCS squelch is active.

Turn CTCSS or DCS squelch off.

Key-lock function is activated. Cancel Key­lock function.

Transceiver is in CALL mode or VFO mode.

• Microphone connection is poor.Connect

microphone properly.

• Antenna connection is poor. Connect

antenna properly.

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Specifications

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General

TX: 144~146MHz (EXP:136~174MHz)

430~440MHz (EXP:400~490MHz)

Frequency Range

Number of Channels 758 channels

Channel Spacing

Phase-locked Step

Operating Voltage 13.8V DC ±15%

Squelch Carrier/CTCSS/DCS/5Tone/2Tone/DTMF

Frequency Stability ±2.5ppm

Operating Temperature -20~+60

Dimensions(WxHxD) 139(W)x40(H)x212(D)mm

Weight about 1.14kg

RX: 108~180MHz (AM/FM)

220~260MHz (FM)

400~490MHz (FM)

350~399.995MHz (FM)

25KHz(Wide band)

20KHz(Middle band)

12.5KHz (Narrow band)

2.5KHz、5KHz、6.25KHz、10KHz

12.5KHz、15KHz、20KHz、25KHz

30KHz、50KHz

℃　

、

、

Receiver (ETSI EN 301 783)

Wide band Narrow band
Sensitivity

(12dB SINAD)
Adjacent Channel

Selectivity

Audio Response +1~-3dB(0.3~3KHz) +1~-3dB(0.3~2.55KHz)

Hum & Noise ≥45dB ≥40dB

Audio distortion ≤5%

Audio power output

Transmitter (ETSI EN 301 783)

Power Output

Modulation 16KΦF3E 11KΦF3E

Adjacent Channel

Power

Hum & Noise ≥40dB ≥36dB

Spurious Emission ≥70dB ≥70dB

Audio Response +1~-3dB(0.3~3KHz) +1~-3dB(0.3~2.55KHz)

Audio Distortion ≤5%

≤0.25μV ≤0.35μV

≥70dB ≥60dB

2W@10%

＞

Wide band Narrow band

50W/25W/10W/5W(VHF)

40W/25W/10W/5W(UHF)

≥70dB ≥60dB

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Attached Chart

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51 GRoupS ctcSS tone FRequencY(hz)

62.5 77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1

67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1

69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6

71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8

74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3

The self dened CTCSS tone supports non standard codes. The frequency shall be

pre-programmed

Self

Dene

1024 GRoupS dcS code

000 001 002 003 004 005 006 007
010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017
020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027
030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037
040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047
050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057
060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067
070 071 072 073 074 075 076 077
100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107
110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117
120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127
130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137
140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147
150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157
160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167
170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177
200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207
210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217
220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227
230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237
240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247
250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257
260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267
270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277
300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307
310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317
320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327
330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337

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340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347
350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357
360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367
370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377
400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407
410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417
420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427
430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437
440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447
450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457
460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467
470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477
500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507
510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517
520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527
530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537
540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547
550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557
560 561 562 563 564 565 566 567
570 571 572 573 574 575 576 577
600 601 602 603 604 605 606 607
610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617
620 621 622 623 624 625 626 627
630 631 632 633 634 635 636 637
640 641 642 643 644 645 646 347
650 651 652 653 654 655 656 657
660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667
670 671 672 673 674 675 676 677
700 701 702 703 704 705 706 707
710 711 712 713 714 715 716 717

Attached Chart

720 721 722 723 724 725 726 727
730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737
740 741 742 743 744 745 746 747
750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757
760 761 762 763 764 765 766 767
770 771 772 773 774 775 776 777

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