Alinco DJ-A446 User Manual

ALINCO, INC.

Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F
4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
http://www.alinco.com

E-mail:[e-mail]

A1.0-13/04

UHF FM transceiver 8 PMR446 channels.
Use of this device is authorized in all EU and EFTA member
states (CH/ICE/LI/NOR).

Copyright Alinco, Inc. PS0664/FNEG-NI
Printed in China

PRIVATE MOBILE RADIO

DJ-A446

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchashing your new Alinco transceiver.Please read this manual
carefully before using the product to ensure full performance, and keep this
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 finest 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 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 sufficient 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/m

The IP54 designation provides for limited dust and splash proofing of the radio per specified 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
certification during engineering. However, please understand that this equipment is NOT certified 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.

The warranty period of dust and splash resistance is the same as the period of the product warranty.

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Covering ranges

You may expect a range of approx.1.5km/1 miles or more when located on a flat, 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.

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Features

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

■ FM broadcasting 76-108MHz receiver built-in

■ Sub-tone (CTCSS/DCS) Encode/ Decode and DTMF/ANI

■ Inversion Scramble(Analog encryption)

Conformity Symbols

Tested to comply MIL-STD-810G

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

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 dam age 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 modification or
repair may result in electric shock, fire 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, fire 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, fire 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 fire.

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 fire.

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

in fire, 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.

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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

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, fire 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 specified 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.

PC PROGRAMMING

NOTE: The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only. USB programming cable is required. The

manufacturer will not release the software to unauthorized party so please contact your dealer for details.

CONTENTS

STANDARD ACCESSORIES/OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................... 1

Standard Accessories .........................................................................................................................1

BATTERY INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 2

Charging Operation .............................................................................................................................2

Battery Charger Type ..........................................................................................................................2

Notice for Charging Battery .................................................................................................................2

How to Charge the battery pack .........................................................................................................4

INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ...................................................................................... 6

How to Store the Battery ..................................................................................................................... 6

Installing / Removing the Li-ion Battery ..............................................................................................6

Installing / Removing the Belt Clip ...................................................................................................... 7

Accessories .........................................................................................................................................7

Installing the Hand Strap .....................................................................................................................8

GETTING ACQUAINTED .................................................................................................... 9

LCD Display........................................................................................................................................9

Front Panel .........................................................................................................................................10

Side Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 11

BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 12

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