Alinco DR-135TMK2 User manual

Rhein Tech Laboratories Client: Alinco, Inc 360 Herndon Parkway Model: DR-135TMkII Suite 1400 Standards: FCC 15.121/IC RSS-215 Herndon, VA 20170 Report #: 2002221 http://www.rheintech.com

Date: January 31, 2003

APPENDIX H: MANUAL

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VHF FM Mobile Transceiver

DR-135T

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver.

This instruction manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Please read this

manual carefully before using the product and keep it for future reference.

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 communica-

tions. 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.

Tested to Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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 typographi-

cal inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable in certain areas. Changes or modi-

fications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

VHF FM Transceiver DR-135TMK

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.

U.S. Representative:

ATOC Amateur Distributing LLC, 23 South High St. Covington, OH 45318 USA Ph. 937-473-2840

transcribed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Alinco. Inc., Osaka,

Japan. English Edition Printed in Japan.

Contents

Before operating the transceiver ...................................... 3

Introduction ........................................................................ 3

1. New and Innovative Features ........................................ 4

2. Standard Accessories.................................................... 5

3. Initial Installation ............................................................ 6

For a base station set up ....................................................................... 6

For a mobile station set up .................................................................... 7

External power supply control & Power lamp functions ......................... 8

Power supply voltage display function ................................................... 8

4. Part Names and Functions ............................................ 9

Front Panel ............................................................................................ 9

Rear Panel ........................................................................................... 10

Display ................................................................................................. 11

Microphone .......................................................................................... 12

5. Basic Operations .......................................................... 13

Turning the unit on and off ................................................................... 13

Audio Volume level setting .................................................................. 13

Squelch level setting ............................................................................ 13

VFO mode ........................................................................................... 14

[Change frequency by the channel step] ................................ 14

[Change frequency by 1 MHz step] ........................................ 14

Changing the channel step .................................................................. 15

REPEATER (DUPLEX) Operation ....................................................... 15

CTCSS / DCS setting .......................................................................... 16

Memory Mode ...................................................................................... 17

[Memory programming] ........................................................... 17

[Programmable data in the memory channel] ......................... 18

CALL mode .......................................................................................... 19

To receive signals ................................................................................ 19

To transmit ........................................................................................... 20

6. Parameter Setting Mode .............................................. 21

Channel Step setting ........................................................................... 22

Scan Type ............................................................................................ 22

Beep Sound ......................................................................................... 22

Time-Out-Timer.................................................................................... 23

TOT Penalty......................................................................................... 23

APO - Auto Power OFF ....................................................................... 24

Tone-Burst-Frequency ......................................................................... 24

Busy-Channel-Lock-Out ...................................................................... 24

Theft Alarm .......................................................................................... 24

Alphanumeric Tag ................................................................................ 25

Dimmer ................................................................................................ 25

Contents

7. Advanced Operations .................................................. 26

SCANNING FUNCTION ...................................................................... 26

[VFO Scan] ............................................................................. 26

[Memory scan] ........................................................................ 26

• Program scan ....................................................................... 27

• Tone Scan ............................................................................. 27

• DCS scan ............................................................................. 28

KEY-LOCK FUNCTION ....................................................................... 28

TONE BURST...................................................................................... 28

Digital voice communication ................................................................ 29

WIDE / NARROW (Reduction of the Mic Gain/Deviation) ................... 29

AUTO-DIALER..................................................................................... 30

THEFT ALARM .................................................................................... 31

CABLE CLONE ................................................................................... 33

8. PACKET OPERATION ................................................... 34

[To operate packet using EJ-41U] ........................................... 34

[To operate packet using an external TNC]............................. 36

[To operate APRS®] ................................................................ 37

[SET UP] ................................................................................. 38

[APRS Operation] ................................................................... 38

9. Remote Control Operation .......................................... 39

[List of Remote Control Keys] ................................................ 39

[Entering a frequency directly] ................................................ 40

[Entry method depending on tuning step] ............................... 40

10. Maintenance / Reference ........................................... 41

Reset ................................................................................................... 41

Trouble Shooting ................................................................................. 42

11. Optional accessories ................................................. 43

12. Specifications ............................................................. 44

Appendix ........................................................................... 45

TNC Commands List ........................................................................... 45

Before operating the transceiver

Attention

• Do not remove the case or touch the interior components. Tampering can cause equipment trouble.

• Do not use or keep the transceiver where it is exposed to direct sunlight, dusty places, or near sources of heat.

• Keep the transceiver away from TV's or other equipment when it interferes with reception.

• When transmitting for long periods of time at high power, the transceiver might overheat.

• Turn the power off immediately if the transceiver emits smoke or strange odors. Ensure the transceiver is safe, then bring it to the nearest Alinco service center.

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 TO LEARN ALL THE FUNCTIONS THE PRODUCT OFFERS. WE MADE EVERY ATTEMPT TO WRITE THIS MANUAL TO BE AS COMPREHENSIVE AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND AS POSSIBLE. 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 RISK NOT UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION.

1. New and Innovative Features

Your new radio features some of the most advanced functions and reliable engineering available anywhere. The ALINCO design philosophy is focused on developing innovative usable features, including the following:

• Three different styles of display are available on a large LCD panel including frequency, channel number or 7 digit alphanumeric label. The dimmer (bright/dim) makes it easier to read the display at night.

• Simple, clean layout of keys and knobs ensure convenient operation.

• High-quality materials are used throughout the product and a huge heat sink around the chassis ensures stable and durable operation.

• Conventional or narrow FM mode can be selected.

• AM Air-band reception capability.

• 100 fully programmable memory channels with alphanumeric memory channel labels.

• A DATA port is located on the front panel for easy access to external accessory connections. A DSUB9 port is available on the rear to connect a PC for 1200/9600bps packet operation.

• CTCSS, DCS and 4 different Tone-Bursts are standard for selective calling and repeater access worldwide.

• The Theft Alarm feature gives an extra measure of security for mobile installation.

• The transceiver has a cable clone capability.

• The optional EJ-41U board is available for data communications such as APRS® or packet, without an external TNC.

2. Standard Accessories

Carefully unpack to make sure the following items are found in the package in addition to this manual:

• Transceiver

• DC power cable with fuse holder (UA0038)

• Alarm cable A (with wire) (UX1259)

•

Alarm cable B (extension use) (UX1260)

• Microphone EMS-53 or EMS-57 (with DTMF keypad)

• Mobile mounting bracket. (FM0078Z)

• Hardware kit for bracket

Black screws (M4*8mm) 4pcs. (AE0012)

Screws (M5*20mm) 4pcs. (AA0013)

Tapping screws (M5*20mm) 4pcs. (AJ0003)

Washer (AZ0010) S-washer (AZ0009)

Small (spanner) wrench. (FM0079)

• Theft Alarm stickers 2pcs. (PR0454)

Hexagonal nut (M5) 4pcs. (AN0002)

Spare fuses (a pair) 2pcs. (EF0005)

• Instruction manual (PS0349)

The standard accessories may vary slightly depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local authorized Alinco dealer should you have any questions. ALINCO and authorized dealers are

not responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual. Standard accessories may change without notice.

Warranty Policy:

Please refer to any enclosed warranty information or contact your authorized Alinco dealer / distributor for the warranty policy.

3. Initial Installation

Connect the microphone to the front panel of the transceiver.

Connect antenna port to a 50 ohm antenna that covers the two-meter band, using good quality 50 ohm coaxial cable.

Microphone

Antenna

External speaker

(if used)

rear panel

For a base station set up

The Transceiver requires a 12-13.8VDC negative grounded power source. Use a regulated power supply capable of providing continuous current of 12A or more. Power supplies that do not meet those specifications may cause malfunction and/or damage to the radio and will void the warranty. Alinco offers excellent communication-grade power supplies as optional accessories. Please contact your local authorized Alinco dealer.

DC power supply

Black lead

Red lead

DC power cable

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