Alinco DJ NX40T User manual

UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

(Type : NXDN Conventional)

DJ-NX40T

Instruction Manual

<NOTE>

The digital protocol of this product is
NXDN but does NOT support Type-C/D
Trunking.

Thank you for purchasing your new Alin co tra nsc eiv er. Ple ase re ad thi s m anu al
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.

ALINCO, INC.

Notice

Notice

■ Introduction

Ple ase b e info rmed that this m anual has been e dited with
consumer-use in mind. The product is delivered to consumers after
being programmed by dealers. Some features are dealer-selectable
and pr og ra mm ab le using ed it or -s of tware onl y an d th ey are no t
mentioned in this manual.The product is blocked and not functional in
ex-factory state due to regulations.
Please read this manual completely from the first page to the last, to
learn basic functions the product offers. It is important to note that
some of the operations may be explained in relation to information in
other chapters. By reading just one part of the manual, you may risk
not understanding the complete explanation of the function.

■ Lightning

Any pers on is not s afe 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 k in d of p ro te ction against l ig ht ni ng current (whi ch i s hi gh er
than10 kA.). Note also that no car provides adequate protection of its
passengers or drivers against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will
not take r es po ns ib ility for a ny d an ge r associate d wi th u si ng its
hand-held radios outdoor or inside the car during lightning.

■ Covering ranges (without using repeaters)

You ma y ex p ect a r a nge of a ppr o x.4 k m/2 . 5 m ile s or mor e at
high-power when located on a flat, noise-free place like on a beach.
However, it may vary depending on how to wear and carry the radios,
surrounding locations/conditions and static noise levels, etc. In urban
areas with many buildings or inside a building, such covering range
may become drastically short.

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Notice

■ Dealer programming

The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only. An
op ti ona l pro gr amm in g c ab le is re qui re d f or pr og ram mi ng. T he
manufacturer will not release the software to unauthorized party so
please contact your de ale r f or det ail s.T his pr odu ct is del ivered to
consumers after being preprogrammed with the operating parameters,
then certain operation may be disabled for user-accesses. For this
reason some features mentioned in this booklet may not be available,
or features NOT mentioned in this manual may be available to your
radio. The manufacturer and distributers are not aware of details of
such dealer-programming.Therefore, please contact to your dealer in
case any technical assistance may be necessary.

Copyright © All rights reserved.

No p a rt o f this d o cum e n t may b e re p r o duce d , tra n s l ate d o r
transcribed in any from or by any means without the prior permission
of Alinco. Inc., Osaka, Japan. Alinco and ALINCO logo are registered
trad em ar ks o f Alinco i nc or porated , Ja pa n in Un it ed S ta tes, EU
States, Russia, China and many other countries.

NXDN and NXDN logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated
and JVCKENWOOD Corporation.

Windows is a registered tradema rk of Microsoft Cor poration in the
United States and other countries.

All other trademarks are the properties of their respective holders.

AL I NCO a nd a uth o r ize d de a l ers are n ot r esp o n sib l e fo r an y
typographical errors there may be in this manual. The contents of this
manual may be updated w it ho ut a ny n ot ic e or o bl ig at io n. Al in co
cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

TM

NXDN

NXDNTM is a protocol name for a new digital communications system using
4-level FSK technology.
Please visit here for details at http://www.nxdn-forum.com/

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Notice

■ Compliance Information Statement

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
Ch a n g es o r mod i f icat i o ns t o thi s e qui p m e nt m a y ca u s e ha r m ful
interfe re nc e un le ss t he m od if ications are expressl y ap pr ov ed i n th e
ins tr uc tion ma nu al . The u ser could l os e the a ut ho rity to o pe rate th is
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER
REQUIRED BY THE FCC

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 li mi ts a re d es igned to pr ov id e re as onable prot ec ti on a ga in st
harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy
and, if not installe d and used in ac cordance with th e instruction s, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this e quipm ent does cause h armfu l interf erence t o rad io or te levision
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 to an outlet on a circuit diffe ren t f rom th at to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

Attention:

Please also read the Radio Frequency Energy Safety Information separately
included in the package of this product for your RF safety.

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WARNING

WARNING

To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco's radio product, in this
manual and on the product you may find symbols shown below. Please
read and understand t he m eanings of these symbols before starting to
use the product.

Danger

Alert

Caution

Alert

■ Environment and condition of use

Use of this produc t m ay be pro hibited or illegal outside of yo ur
country. Be informed in advance when you travel.

It is r eco m men d ed t h at y ou c hec k lo c al t raf fic r egu l ati o ns
re ga rdi ng the use o f a r ad io eq uip me nt wh ile d riv in g. So me
countries prohibit or apply restrictions for the operation of radios
and mobile-phones while driving.

Do not use this product in close p ro xi mi ty t o ot he r el ec tr on ic
devices, esp ecially medica l o nes. It may ca use interference to
those devices.

Th is sy m bo l i s i nte nde d t o a ler t t he us e r to an
immediate dan ger that may cause loss o f l ife and
property if the user disregards the warning.

Th i s sy m bol i s i n t end e d to ale r t th e use r to a
poss ib le h az ard tha t ma y cause l os s of life a nd
property if the user disregards the warning.

This symbol is intended to alert the user a possible
hazard that may cause loss of property or injure the
user if the warning is disregarded.

Alert symbol. An explanation is given.

Warning symbol. An explanation is given.

Instruction symbol. An explanation is given.

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WARNING

Keep the radio out of the reach of children.

In case a liq ui d lea ks fr om th e produ ct, d o not touc h it. I t may
dam age y our s ki n. Ri nse w ith p lenty o f col d wat er if the li quid
contacted your skin.

Never operate thi s product in facilities where radio produ cts are
prohib ite d for use s uch as aboa rd aircraft, i n 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 f ailure o f t his prod uct when us ed to
perf or m imp or ta nt ta sk s l ik e life- gu ardin g, s urv ei ll ance, a nd
rescue.

Do not use mult iple ra dios in very close proximity. I t may cause
interference and/or damage to the product(s).

Ris k of expl os ion i f battery i s repla ced wit h an inco rr ect t yp e.
Dispose of, or r ec yc le u se d ba tt er ie s according to your loc al
regulations.

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 instru cti on fro m t he
manufact urer. Unautho rized modification or repair may result in
electric shock, fire and/or malfunction and voids warranty.

Do not operate this pr odu ct in a w et pla ce suc h 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.

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Do n ot pl ace t he pr od uct i n a c ont ai ner c arr yi ng co ndu ct ive
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 specifi ed vol tag e. It
may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction,Never turn on
the radio while charging.

Do not p lug multipl e devices u sing an adapter into a single wall
outlet. It may result in overheating and/or fire.

Do not handle adapter w ith a wet han d. 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 plu g or soc ket cont act s are di rty.
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 foll owing situa tion(s), please turn off the product,
sw i tc h of f t h e s o urc e o f po w er, t h en rem o ve o r u n pl u g t h e
powe r-cord. Please co ntact y our local dealer of this product f or
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 soun d, s moke and/or strange odor co mes
out of the product.

●W hen th e p rod uct is dr op p ed or th e c a se is br o ke n o r
cracked.

●When a liquid penetrated inside.

●Wh en a power cord ( inclu ding DC ca bles, AC cabl es an d
adapters) is damaged

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

WARNING

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WARNING

■ Maintenance

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

Caution

■ Environment and condition of use

Do no t us e the pro du ct in proxi mi ty t o a T V or a radi o. I t 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 no t ins tall th e produ ct in p roximit y to a source of heat and
hum idity such as a he ater or a stove . Avoid plac ing t he un it 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.

Tur n of f an d remove th e po wer sou rc e (A C cable , DC c ab le,
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.

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WARNING

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 d isposal of the electro nics product, battery-packs and
accessories in your area.

■Applicable Standards

●IP67 Dust and water proof

6: Dust pr oof / No dust entry into the de vic e,wires 1.0mm diameter or
greater cannot penetrate the connection.
7: No water penetration / Submerge the device for 30 minutes at a depth
of 1 meter from the water's surface.

The IP67 designation provides for limited dust and water proofing of the
device per specified above. This compatibility is factory guaranteed for a
period of one year provided all specified conditions of use are respected,
any accessories connected must be specified genuine Alinco accessories
and the device has not been disassembled by the customer.
The device is designed to remain operational when used in rain, severe
weather o r in a cc id en ta l ca se s of dropping it in w at er w he n us ed i n
extreme conditions and is in no way stating that you should attempt to use
the device under water or submerge the radio for cleaning. Warranty will
not cover devices that are damaged due to negligence or misuse of the
product.
Never remove, or cover with another label, the small label attached on the
rear chassis of this product. This is a very important part to adjust an air
pressure inside to secure dust/water proofing.

● Tested to comply MIL-STD-810G

-Shock: Method 514.6/I,IV

-Vibration: Method 516.6/I

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Contents

Contents

Notice ....................................................................2

Warning ................................................................. 5

Contents .............................................................. 10

1 Accessories ..................................................... 11

2 Names and Operations of Parts ...................... 17

3 Basic Operation............................................... 19

4 Special Functions ............................................ 22

5 Maintenance.................................................... 26

6 Options ............................................................ 28

7 Specifications ..................................................31

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