Alinco DJ-S446 User Manual

UHF FM TRANSCEIVER

DJ-S446

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing this ALINCO FM

transceiver.

This instruction manual contains important safety and

operating instructions.

Please read it carefully before using the transceiver

and be sure to keep it for future reference.

ALINCO, INC.

Contents

■Points to Note when Using an External Power Supply

1. Accessories .......................................................2

2. Control Functions ............................................. 5

3. Basic Operations ............................................ 10

1-1 Standard Accessories .......................................................... 2

1-2 Attaching and Detaching Accessories ................................ 2

1-2-1 Hand Strap ....................................................................2

1-2-2 Belt Clip ....................................................................... 2

1-2-3 Battery Pack ................................................................. 3

1-3 Battery Level Indicator .......................................................4

1-4 Loading Batteries ................................................................ 4

2-1 Names and Operations of Transceiver Controls .................5

2-2 Key Operations ................................................................... 7

2-3 Display ................................................................................ 9

3-1 Turning the Power ON...................................................... 10

3-2 Adjusting the Audio Volume ............................................ 10

3-3 VFO Mode ........................................................................10

3-3-1 Frequency Number Setting ......................................... 10

3-4 Memory Mode .................................................................. 11

3-4-1 Selecting a Memory Channel ..................................... 11

3-4-2 Memory Channel Programming .................................12

3-4-3 Clearing a Memory Channel ...................................... 13

3-4-4 Contents of Memory Programming ............................ 13

3-5 CALL Mode ...................................................................... 14

3-5-1 Selecting the CALL Channel ..................................... 14

3-5-2 Programming a CALL Channel ................................. 14

3-6 Receiving .......................................................................... 15

3-6-1 Monitor Function ........................................................ 15

3-7 Transmitting...................................................................... 16

3-7-1 Selecting the Transmitter Output Level ..................... 16

Contents

4. Parameter Setting Mode .................................. 17

4-1 Mode Setting Items ...........................................................17

4-2 Selecting the Setting Mode ...............................................18

5. Advanced Operations ..................................... 22

5-1 Scanning ........................................................................... 22

5-1-1 VFO Scan ................................................................... 23

5-1-2 Memory Scan ............................................................. 23

5-1-3 Skip Channel Setting ..................................................24

5-1-4 Tone Scan ...................................................................24

5-2 Key Lock .......................................................................... 25

5-3 Tone Call........................................................................... 25

5-4 Lamp ................................................................................. 25

6. Selective Communicating ...............................26

6-1 Tone Squelch .................................................................... 27

7. Special Functions ........................................... 28

7-1 Theft Alarm .......................................................................28

7-1-1 Connecting and Setting .............................................. 29

7-1-2 Alarm .......................................................................... 30

7-1-3 Alarm Delay ............................................................... 31

8. Cloning ............................................................. 32

8-1 Cloning ............................................................................. 32

9.Maintenance and Reference ........................... 35

9-1 Resetting ........................................................................... 35

9-2 Options .............................................................................. 36

10.Specifications ................................................. 37

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Before Operating the Transceiver

Caution

The use of a transceiver in the following places may be prohibited.

• Aboard aircraft •In airports •In ports •Within or near the operating area of

business wireless stations or their relay stations.

Before using the transceiver in any of the above places, obtain any necessary

permission from the proper authorities, and be mindful of local laws that govern

amateur radio operation.

■Points to Note when Using an External Power Supply

• Use a 4.5V-16.0 DC external power source.

• When connecting the power supply to the transceiver, use the optional DC

cable for base stations (EDC-37). Connect the cable to the DC jack on the side

of the transceiver.

• When power is supplied from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, use the

cigarette lighter cable (EDC-43) or the cigarette lighter cable with filter (EDC-

36).

Use the cigarette lighter cable with filter (EDC-36) during mobile operation

to help prevent noise.

• Turn the transceiver's power off when connecting or disconnecting the DC

cable.

1. Accessories

1-1 Standard Accessories

• Battery Case EDH-31

• Belt Clip

• Hand Strap

• Instruction Manual

(Note : Standard accessories may vary depending on versions.)

1-2 Attaching and Detaching

Accessories

1-2-1 Hand Strap

1. Attach the hand strap in the upper slot

(at the rear of the transceiver) as

shown in the illustration.

1-2-2 Belt Clip

1. Put the Belt Clip on the back of the

transceiver as shown in the illustra-

tion.

2. Turn the screw clockwise until it

stops.

Check to be sure the clip is securely

connected.

3. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to

detach the Belt Clip.

Hand Strap

Belt Clip

1. Accessories

1-2-3 Battery Pack (Option)

Battery Pack

1. Attaching the battery pack: Align the grooves on the battery pack with the rib on the transceiver, and push in the direction of the arrow

Rib

Groove

until it clicks.

2. Detaching the battery pack:

Battery Pack

Catches

Push down the catches at the bottom of the transceiver, and slide the battery pack off in the direction of the arrow.

Caution

• The battery pack is not charged when shipped. It must be charged before using.

• It takes a maximum of 10 hours to charge the battery pack with the EDC-93

(120V) / EDC-94 (230V)(EBP-52N / EBP-53N) and about 30 hours with the EBP-54.

• Charging should be conducted within a temperature range of 0 to 40˚C. (32-104˚F)

• Do not convert or dismantle the battery pack and do not place it in fire or water. Such practices are dangerous. Never short-circuit the battery pack terminals, as this can cause damage to the equipment or lead to overheating the battery, which could cause burns. Unnecessary prolonged charging (overcharging) can deteriorate battery performance.

• The battery pack should be stored in a dry place where the temperature range is

-20˚C to -45˚C (-4˚F to +113˚F). Temperatures outside this range can cause battery liquid leakage. Exposure to prolonged high humidity can cause corrosion of metal components.

• Normally, the battery pack can be charged up to 500 times. However, the battery pack can be considered dead if usable time drops off markedly in spite of charging the pack for the recommended time. When this happens, a new pack should be used.

• To protect the environment, do not dispose of the used battery pack improperly. Check with your local solid waste officials for details on recycling the battery pack for proper disposal in your area.

• To charge the battery pack, mount it on the transceiver, connect 13.8VDC to the DC power supply jack and set the unit's battery charging function ON in the Setting mode.

1. Accessories

Charge Level

When the charge level becomes low, an empty battery mark appears. Charge (or replace) the battery.

1-3 Battery Level Indicator

• Battery charge level may change in

relation to ambient air temperature or the amount of use.

• Even if the charge indicator appears

to show the need for charging or replacing batteries, the transceiver may still be used for reception or low output transmission.

• Modify the battery type setting in the

Setting mode when the battery pack type is changed.

1-4 Loading Batteries

1.Load three (3) commercially

available AA alkaline batteries in the battery case (EDH-31). Set the batteries in the battery case in the +/- orientation marked at the bottom of the case.

2. Attach the battery case in the same

method of the battery pack (page3).

Caution

• Manganese batteries are not recommended as they may decrease the transmission output level.

• Be sure to observe proper orientation of the batteries polarity (+ -).

• Switch off the battery transceiver's charge function when dry cell batteries are

used.

Battery Case

2. Control Functions

2-1 Names and Operations of Transceiver Controls

■ Top and Front Views

431

No. Name Functions

Power Switch

Volume

Display (LCD) Refer to "Display" in this manual (Page9).

MIC Connector

Switches power ON/OFF. Also used to adjust the audio volume.

For connection of the optional external microphone (2k Ω) with 2.5Ø stereo plug.

SP Connector

For connection of the optional external speaker (8 Ω) with 3.5Ø monophonic plug.

FUNC key Use this key in combination with other keys to

access various functions of the transceiver. Holding this key for 3 seconds activates the Setting mode where various settings are possible.

Key pad

Microphone

Refer to "Key Operations" (Page7).

Speak into microphone from a distance of approx. 5 cm.

2. Control Functions

■ Side View

Antenna Side Volume Side

No. Name Functions

Antenna Pivot the antenna up when using the transceiver.

PTT (press to talk) key

MONI key When this key is pressed, the squelch is unmuted

DC-IN

When this key is held down, the transceiver transmits. When the key is released, the transceiver receives.

and you can hear received signals. The squelch is also unmuted when the tone squelch is set. If this key is pressed while FUNC appears, the Key Lock function is activated. Pressing this key while the PTT key is pressed and held transmits the tone call signal.

Terminal for connecting an external power supply. Connect the optional cigarette lighter cable with filter (EDC-36), and you can use it in the car. The center of the pin is the + (positive) pole and the outside is the - (negative) pole. Use a stable power supply with DC4.5DC16.0V, with a capacity of 1A or more.

2-2 Key Operations

2. Control Functions

No. Name After pressing FUNC key

PTT -

Independent operation Completes the setting in the setting mode.

MONI Switches the key lock ON/OFF (page 25).Activates the monitoring

function.

FUNC/SET

Accesses various

functions.

▲/T SQ Sets the tone squelch function (page 27).Increases the frequency

and memory channels.

▼/CALL Activates the Call mode (Page 14).Decreases the frequency

and memory channels.

V/M /MW Programs a memory channel (Page 12).Switches VFO/Memory

modes.

2. Control Functions

No. Name During transmission

PTT -

MONI Transmits tone call signal (page 25).-

FUNC/SET

▲/T SQ

▼/CALL Starts downward

6 V/M /MW

Pressed for a while Enables transmission while holding.

mode (page 17).

Starts upward scanning (page 22).

scanning (page 22).

Sets the transmission output level HIGH (page 16).

Sets the transmission output level LOW (page 16).

-Activates the Setting

2-3 Display

12345

6 7

13 1614 15

2. Control Functions

No.

IndicationDisplay

Appears when the FUNC key is pressed.

Blinks during memory writing mode.

Appears on Memory scan skip channel(s).

Appears when the Bell Function is on.

Appears when the charge level is low.

Appears when the Mosquito Repellent Signal (MRS) is ON.

Appears when transmission output level is LOW.

Indicates memory No. in the Memory mode and setting No.

in the Setting mode.

Appears when keys are locked.

Indicates the frequency number.

Indicates the tone number.

Indicates the various setting status.

Appears when the Theft Alarm is ON.

Blinks during scanning operation.

Appears when the squelch is unmuted.

Indicates the receiving level and the transmission output.

3. Basic Operations

3-1 Turning the Power ON

Hold the POWER switch down for a

second to turn the power ON. To turn the

power OFF, hold the power switch down

again for 2 seconds.

3-2 Adjusting the Audio Volume

To increase : Rotate the volume dial

clockwise.

To decrease : Rotate the volume dial

counter-clockwise.

When a voice cannot be heard due to the

squelch setting, press and hold the MONI

key and adjust the volume to the level you

desire.

Reference:Squelch level can be adjusted in the Setting mode (page 17).

3-3 VFO Mode

The factory default setting for the

transceiver is the VFO mode.

Audio volume decreases

Power switch

Audio volume increases

Volume dial

3-3-1 Frequency Number Setting

When ▲/▼ keys are pressed, frequency

number increases and decreases.

VFO mode

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