Alinco DR-MD500 Instruction Manual

Manufacture:

ALINCO, INC.

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odoyabashi 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]

A2.201215

Electrical and electronic equipment and batteries
should be recycled at a facility capable of handling
these items. Contact your local authority for details
of disposal rules.

Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS1001A / FNFN-EE
Printed in China

VHF/UHF Dual Band Digital Transceiver

DR-MD500

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing 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 services. 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.

NOTE: DR-MD500 may be delivered to you after dealer­programming. In such cases, please ask your dealer about
the available features in your unit and how to operate this unit.
Features and functions may be limited due to dealer­programming.

ALINCO, INC.

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Introduction

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.

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Safety

It is important that the operator is aware of, and understands, hazards
common to the operation of any transceiver.

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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Covering ranges

It may vary drastically depending on the type and location of antenna
system. Please consult your dealer for details as DR-MD500 requires an
external antenna.

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Lightning

Any person is not safe outdoors during thunderstorms and lightning. 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 radios outdoors or inside the car
during lightning.

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Enclosure protection

This transceiver is NOT water and dust protected. Avoid contacts with
water and dust, and if wet or dirty, immediately wipe them out with clean
dry cloth. This product is NOT anti-explosive.

Never use in close vicinity to explosive gas, combustible dust,on an oil
rig or in an open mine.

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For North American users

Due to strict rules, this product is blocked for operations before sales
and only dealers can program the radio before delivery to consumers.
Manufacturer is not aware of details of such dealer-programming

therefore please kindly contact your dealer rst in case technical-service

may be necessary.

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Important Notice

The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only.
Programming cable is optional. The manufacturer will not release
the software to unauthorized party so please contact your dealer for
details. This product may be delivered to the consumer after being
preprogrammed with the operating parameters, then certain operation
may be disabled for user-accesses. 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.

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reproduced, copied, translated or transcribed in any form or by any
means without the prior writhout the prior written permission of Alinco.
Inc, Osaka, Japan, English Edition Printed in China.

Comformity information

Manufacturer:

ALINCO, Inc. Electronics Division

Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg. 13F

4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku,

Osaka 541-0043 Japan

Check with your local waste ofcials for details on recycling or

proper disposal in your area.

Compliance Information Statement

FCC WARNING

This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful

interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this

equipment if an unauthorized change or modication 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 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that the 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.

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 typographical
inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable
in certain areas. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY SAFETY INFORMATION

This Alinco transceiver has been tested and complies with the
standards listed below, in regards to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and
electromagnetic energy (EME) generated by the transceiver.

• FCC RF exposure limits for Occupational Use Only. RF Exposure limits

adopted by the FCC are generally based on recommendations from the
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, and the
American National Standards Institute.

• FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Supplement C

• American National Standards Institute (C95.1 - 1992)

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3 - 1992)

WARNING:

This Alinco transceiver generates RF EME while transmitting. RF EME
(Radio Frequency Electric and Magnetic Energy) has the potential to
cause slight thermal, or heating effects to any part of your body less
than the recommended distance from this radio transmitter's antenna.
RF energy exposure is determined primarily by the distance to and the
powerof the transmitting device. In general, RF exposure is minimized
when the lowest possible power is used or transmission time is kept to
the minimum required for consistent communications, and the greatest
distance possible from the antenna to the body is maintained. The

transceiver has been designed for and is classied for Occupational Use

Only. Occupational/ controlled exposure limits are applicable to situations
in which persons are exposed to RF energy as a consequence of their
employment, and such persons have been made aware of the potential
for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This means
you can use the transceiver only if you are aware of the potential hazards
of operating a transceiver and are familiar in ways to minimize these
hazards. This transceiver is not intended for use by the general public in

uncontrolled environments. Uncontrolled environment exposure limits are

applicable to situations in which the general public may be exposed to

RF energy, or in which the persons who are exposed as a consequence
of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure
or cannot exercise control over their exposure.

CAUTION:

The following list provides you with the information required to ensure
that you are aware of RF exposure and of how to operate this transceiver
so that the FCC RF exposure limitations are not exceeded.

• The electro-magnetic exposure of this device may exceed the

standards of the hazard level when transmitting at the high-power setting
while connected to a unity gain antenna at a distance of 63cm (24.8
inch) or less from the operator. Furthermore, the hazardous RF exposure
level depends on the conditions of the combination of the antenna gain,
distance from the operator, output setting and installation environment,
therefore the operator may be exposed to stronger RF even at a
distance of more than 63cm. For safety purpose, it is recommended
that the antenna be installed outside of, and as far as possible from,
the operator’s area. Avoid using an excessively high-gained antenna in
case the distance between the operator and the antenna is very limited.
Always use the minimum necessary output power for communications.

• Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total transceiver use time;
transmitting over 50% of the total use time may exceed the limits in

accordance to the FCC RF exposure requirements. Nominal transceiver

operation is 5% transmission time, 5% reception time, and 90% stand-by

time.

• Use only Alinco authorized accessories The use of other than

recommended or approved body- worn accessories may result in RF
exposure levels which exceed the FCC's occupational/ controlled
environment RF exposure limits.

IMPORTANT:

Not all features are available to users due to programming. The units
are programmed by the dealer before sales therefore some features
may be prohibited for manual access by the users. For this reason, it
is suggested that users learn how to operate the units directly from the
dealer who programmed the functions and channels. Please contact the
dealer for any technical inquiry because the distributor and manufacturer
are notaware of the details of dealer-programming.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI)
if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic
compatibility. Because this transceiver generates RF energy, it can cause
interference to such equipment.

Turn OFF your transceiver where signs are posted to do so.

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Hospitals and health care facilities use equipment that is sensitive to
electromagnetic radiation.

Occupational/Controlled Use

This product is used in situations that users are exposed to RF as
consequence of their employment provided those users are fully aware
of the potential RF hazards and can exercise control over their exposure.

This transceiver is NOT ATEX approved and NOT intended for the use

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in hazardous explosive atmospheres.