Alinco DJ 500TB User manual

ALINCO, INC.

Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802 http://www.alinco.com

E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp

VHF/UHF FM amateur transceiver

144.000~145.995MHz / 430.000~439.995MHz All EU and EFTA member states. Operator license is required.

Printed in China

A1.131121

VHF/UHF FM Handheld Transceiver

DJ-500

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver. Please read this manual care fully befo re using the prod uct to ensur e ful l performa nce, and keep thi s manual for future reference as it contains information on after-sales service. In case addendum or errata sheets are included with this product, please read those materials and keep them together with this instruction manual for future reference.

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing this excellent Alinco transceiver. Our products are ranked among the

nest in the world. This radio has been manufactured with state of the art technology and it has been tested

carefully at our factory. It is designed to operate to your satisfaction for many years under normal use.

Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to learn all the functions the product offers. It is important to note that some of the operations may be explained in relation to information in previous chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may risk not understanding the complete explanation of the function.

Before transmitting

There are many radio stations operating in proximity to the frequency ranges this product covers. Be careful not to cause interference when transmitting around such radio stations.

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Lightning

Any person is not safe outdoor during thunderstorm and lightning. This condition is getting worse if somebody keeps a hand-held radio; chances of being hit by lightning are doubled since lightning may hit a radio antenna as well. At this time, there is no hand-held radio having any kind of protection against lightning current (which is higher than10 kA.). Note also that no car provides adequate protection of its passengers or drivers against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will not take responsibility for any danger associated with using its hand-held radios outdoor or inside the car during lightning.

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About IP54 rating / Dust and splash resistant

About IP54 rating

5: Dust protected / Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it must not enter in sufcient quantity to

interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment; complete protection against contact.

4: Splashing water / Water splashing against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect.

Test duration: 5 minutes / Water volume: 10 litters per minute / Pressure: 80~100 kN/m²

The IP54 designation provides for limited dust and splash proong of the radio per specied above. This

compatibility is factory guaranteed for a period of one year provided all the jack covers are securely in place, any accessories connected must be specified genuine Alinco accessories and the radio has not been disassembled by the customer. The factory has tested and made the equipment compatible to IP54

certication during engineering. However, please understand that this equipment is NOT certied IP54

compliant but is designed to remain operational when used in hard conditions and is in no way stating that you should attempt to wash the radio for cleaning. Warranty will not cover radios that are water/dust damage due to negligence or misuse of the product.

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Covering ranges

You may expect a range of approx.3km/2 miles or more at high-power when located on a at, noise-free

place like on a beach. However, it may vary drastically depending on how to wear and carry the radios, surrounding locations/conditions and static noise levels (below or near power transmission lines), etc. In urban areas with many buildings or inside a building, such covering range will become drastically short even to several tens of meters.

Features

■ Output power selectable 5W/2.5W/1W(0.2W)

■ Li-Ion battery pack and stand-charger as standard accessories

■ Alphanumeric name tags

■ FM broadcast 76-108MHz receiver built-in

■ Selectable Battery-save parameters

■ Busy Channel Lockout

■ CTCSS/DCS Encode/Decode, DTMF, 5-Tone

■ VOX built-in

■ Emergency, Alarm signal, Various scan modes, Key lock, Wide/Narrow operations

and more at NO extra costs.

Conformity Symbols

Tested to comply MIL-STD-810G

-Shock: Method 514.6/I,IV -Vibration: Method 516.6/I

NOTICE / Compliance Information Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation. All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable in certain areas. Changes or

modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority

to operate the equipment.

144/440MHz FM amateur radio handheld transceiver DJ-500T

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For Customers in Canada:

MODEL:3070C-DJ500T

Le présent apareil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,et. (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, mème si le brouillage est susceptible

d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CE Conformity Information

This device is in compliance with the essential requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

A copy of the certicate by the notied body can be reviewed at http://www.alinco.com/usa.html.

DJ-500E VHF/UHF FM amateur radio handheld transceiver

144.000~145.995MHz, 430.000~439.995MHz

This device is authorized for use in all EU and EFTA member states.

An operator's license is required for this device.

Manufacturer: Alinco, Inc. Electronics Div. Yodoyabashi-Dai Bldg 13F, 4-4-9, Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan

Alert

Environment and condition of use

Use of this product may be prohibited or illegal outside of your country. Be informed in advance when you travel.

It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of a radio equipment while driving. Some countries prohibit or apply restrictions for the operation of radios and mobile-phones while driving.

Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronic devices, especially medical ones. It may cause interference to those devices.

Keep the radio out of the reach of children.

In case a liquid leaks from the product, do not touch it. It may damage your skin. Rinse with plenty of cold water if the liquid contacted your skin.

Never operate this product in facilities where radio products are prohibited for use such as aboard aircraft, in airports, in ports, within or near the operating area of business wireless stations or their relay stations.

The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and/or a property due to a failure of this product when used to perform important tasks like life-guarding, surveillance, and rescue.

Do not use multiple radios in very close proximity. It may cause interference and/or damage to the product(s).

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and property due to a failure of this product when used with or as a part of a device made by third parties.

Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void our warranty for repair.

Handling this product

Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using an earphone or a headset. Excessive audio may damage hearing.

Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer. Unauthorized modication or repair may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction and voids warranty.

Do not operate this product in a wet place such as in a shower room. It may result in electric shock, re and/

or malfunction, This product is splash-proof but not a complete water-proof.

Do not place the product in a container carrying conductive materials, such as water or metal in close

proximity. A short-circuit to the product may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction.

About chargers

Do not use adapters other than having the specified voltage. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction,Never turn on the radio while charging.

Do not plug multiple devices using an adapter into a single wall outlet. It may result in overheating and/or re.

Do not handle adapter with a wet hand. It may result in electric shock.

Securely plug the adapter into the wall outlet. Insecure installation may result in short-circuit, electronic shock and/or

re.

Do not use the adapter if the plug or socket contacts are dirty. Overheating and/or short-circuiting may result in re,

electric shock and/or damage to the product.

In case of emergency

In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch off the source of power, then remove or unplug the power-cord. Please contact your local dealer of this product for service and assistance. Do not use the product until the trouble is resolved. Do not try to troubleshoot the problem by yourself.

When a strange sound, smoke and/or strange odor comes out of the product.

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When the product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked.

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When a liquid penetrated inside.

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When a power cord (including DC cables, AC cables and adapters) is damaged

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For your safety, turn off then remove all related AC lines to the product and its accessories from the wall outlet if a thunderstorm is likely.

Maintenance

Do not open the unit and its accessories. Please consult with your local dealer of this product for service and assistance.

Alert

Environment and condition of use

Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may cause interference or receive interference.

Do not install in a humid, dusty or insufficiently ventilated place. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction.

Do not install in an unstable or vibrating position. It may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction when/if

the product falls to the ground.

Do not install the product in proximity to a source of heat and humidity such as a heater or a stove. Avoid placing the unit in direct sunlight.

Be cautious of a dew formation. Please completely dry the product before use when it happens.

About transceiver

Be cautious of the whip antenna when carried in your shirt-pocket etc. It may make contact with your eye and cause injury.

Do not connect devices other than specied ones to the jacks and ports on the product. It may result in damage

to the devices.

Turn off and remove the power source (AC cable, DC cable, battery, cigar cable, charger adapter etc.) from the product when the product is not in use for extended period of time or in case of maintenance.

Never pull the cord alone when you unplug AC cable form the wall outlet.

Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from the surface of the product. Never use thinner or benzene for cleaning.

Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling or proper disposal of the electronics product, battery-packs and accessories in your area.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Standard Accessories

BATTERY INFORMATION

Charging Operation Battery Charger Type Notice for Charging Battery How to Charge the battery pack How to Store the Battery

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INSTALLATION & CONNECTION

Installing / Removing the Li-ion Battery Installing / Removing the Antenna Installing / Removing the Belt Clip Accessories

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Installing the Hand Strap

GETTING ACQUAINTED

LCD Display Front Panel Side Panel

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Power On and off Adjusting Audio output level Switch between Main band and Sub band Switch between Channel mode Change Channel Through Main Dial

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Channel Input by Keypad Monitor / Squelch Off Receiving Transmitting Alarm

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Side Key [PF1] function instruction Side key [PF2] function instruction Channel Edit Delete channel

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Programming scan

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

FM Radio Receiver

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Add or Cancel DTMF, 5TONE Signaling CTCSS/DCS Scan Offset Direction

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Frequency Scan, Channel Scan or FM Search Scan Channel Skip Frequency Reverse TX Power selection Stopwatch function DTMF Code Searching And Setup Keypad lock

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Switch between Dual mode and Single mode CTCSS/DCS Encode Setup CTCSS/DCS Decode Setup

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CTCSS/DCS Encode / Decode Synchronous Setup Choose To Transmit 5TONE Add or Cancel DTMF, 5TONE Sgnaling Signaling Combination Frequency Step

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Wide/ Narrow FM Mode Frequency Reverse Talk Around Offset Frequency

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Editing Channel name Busy Channel Lockout Prohibits transmitting Band Limit Sub band display Beep sounds

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Time-Out-Timer (TOT)

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Voice Operated Transmission (VOX)(An optional earphone-microphone is necessary) Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) Delay Time Automatic Power Off Time DTMF Transmitting Time Squelch level Scan Dwell Time

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Function Icon Stay Time LCD Backlight

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LCD Backlight Color Self ID inquiry

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Tone Pulse Frequency Battery Save FM radio

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SET MODE OPERATIONS

Display Mode Reset

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AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS

Cable Cloning

DEFAULT SETTINGS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF EARPHONE MICROPHONE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ATTACHED CHART

CTCSS Frequency Chart 1024 groups DCS frequency chart

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES

Standard Accessories

Antenna Battery

Belt Clip Instruction

Manual

NOTE: Accessories may differ depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local dealer for details of standard accessories and the warranty-policy before purchase.

Charger AC Adaptor

Hand Strap

BATTERY INFORMATION

Charging Operation

The battery is not charged at the factory, so please charge it before use. Charge the battery for the rst

time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery to its normal operating capacity. After repeating fully charge/ discharge cycle for two or three times, the operating capacity will reach the best performance. The battery life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged and it must be replace to new one.

Battery Charger Type

Please use Alinco's designated charger, other models may cause explosion. After installing the battery,

when the radio displays low battery, please charge the battery.

Notice for Charging Battery

▲Do not shortcircuit the charger. Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery, otherwise the

warranty is void and you risk serious damage to yourself and properties.

▲The ambient temperature should be between 5℃ and 40℃ while charging. Charging outside this

range may not charge the battery.

▲Always switch off the transceiver before charging. Otherwise, it may not charge correctly.

▲To avoid interfering the charging procedure, please do not cut off the power or take out the battery

during charging.

▲Do not recharge the battery if it is already fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery or

damage the battery.

▲Do not charge the battery or transceiver when wet. Dry it before charging to avoid danger.

BATTERY INFORMATION

Caution

• Risk of explosion, generation of heat or leak of chemicals inside if the battery is replaced by an

incorrect type or reverse polarity. Use always the recommended types of batteries in this manual only.

• The battery pack isn't fully charged when shipped. It must be charged before use.

• Charging should be conducted in a temperature range of +5ºC to +40ºC (+41ºF to +104ºF).

• Don't modify, dismantle, incinerate or immerse the battery pack in the water as this can be dangerous.

• Never short-circuit the battery pack terminals, as this can cause damage to the equipment or lead to

heating of the battery which may cause burns.

• Unnecessary prolonged charging (overcharging) can deteriorate battery performance.

• The battery pack should be stored in a dry place where temperature is in -10ºC to +45ºC (-14ºF to +113ºF) range. Temperatures outside this range can cause the battery liquid to leak. Exposure to

prolonged high humidity can cause corrosion of metal components.

• Battery-packs are a consuming part. When its operating time becomes considerably short after a

normal charge, please consider that the pack is exhausted and replace it with a new one.

• The battery pack is recyclable. Check with your local waste ofcials for details on recycling options or

proper disposal in your area.

• Use specified genuine chargers only to charge battery packs. Use of other chargers may cause

damage to products, you and your property.

• Never carry battery packs together with conductive articles such as metals in a same bag to prevent

from short-circuiting. Put the packs only in nylon bags to carry them safely.

• Even if you do not use the battery pack for a long time, charge it at least once every three months to

prevent deterioration.

BATTERY INFORMATION

How to Charge the battery pack

1.Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet, then plug into the DC jack, the indicator lights orange for 1 second and goes out---waits to charge.

2.Slide the battery or t ra ns ce iv er with battery in to the charger; make sure the battery terminals are in contact with the charging terminals. LED turns into twinkling RED

---pre-charging begins.

3.Pre-charging for about 5 minutes, LED twinkles stop then charging begins.

4.It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the battery, and LED turns to green when the charge is complete.

Warning: Never charge while the radio is turned on. When turned on, the charger can't detect the charging voltage properly and LED fails to indicate charge status correctly.

5. Charging Process:

Status LED

Stand-by (self-examine orange lights 1second when power on) ---------------------- Pre-charging (pre-charging stage) ---------------- Red light twinkles for about 5 minutes Charging (charge in constant current.) ------------- RED light lightens for about 4 hours Fully charged (charge in constant voltage) ----------- Green light

None

BATTERY INFORMATION

6. LED Indicator:

STATUS

LED

NOTE: ▲ Trouble means battery heating, short-circuit or charger malfunction. Remove the battery pack from

the charger immediately and contact to your local dealer for services.

▲ The max trickle pre-charging time is 30 minutes. In case the red indicator continues to blink longer,

please stop charging and consult with your local dealer for services.

▲ It is known that Li-Ion battery packs heat up over 400℃ by itself when kept in a temperature of

over 80℃ for extended period of time. Although the packs are protected against overheating with a protective circuit, never leave the battery packs in a car or similar locations in hot seasons.

▲ Li-ion packs may deteriorate by over 30% regardless of conditions after 3 years. This is a nature of Li-

ion pack and not a defect of the product.

▲ The charger is to charge the battery pack only. It is not an AC adapter to operate the radio. Never

attempt to transmit the radio with using the charger as it will cause the damage to the charger and a repair/replace may become necessary.

▲ The charge should be conducted in an ambient temperature with a proper air-conditioning in an

extremely hot or cold seasons.

▲ Try charging the battery pack only when having trouble charging with the radio.In case the radio may

have troubles, the charge can't be conducted properly. If the battery pack can be charged alone, please take the radio to your local dealer for services.

self-examine when power on

Orange (for 1 second)

(No battery) Pre-charging

None

Red blinks for 5 minutes

Charge normally

Red Green

Fully

Charged

Trouble

Red blinks alternatively

BATTERY INFORMATION

How to Store the Battery

1.The battery should be kept in the status of 50% discharge when storing.

2.It should be kept in cool, dry environment and remove it from the transceiver.

3.Keep away from source of heat and direct sunlight.

NOTE: Incorrect storage will damage both the battery pack and the radio. Please always remove the battery pack from the radio when not in use.

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