Alinco DR-MD520 User guide

Manufacture:

ALINCO, INC.

odoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802 http://www.alinco.com E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp

A1.210310

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.

VHF/UHF FM Digital Transceiver

DR-MD520T/E

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-MD520 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-MD520 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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Integrated GPS receiver

An internal GPS receiver is installed in T(FCC) and E(CE) models.

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When using the GPS receiver

• A GPS receiver is installed under the top panel. When the GPS receiver

is activated, do not cover the top part with anything that will block satellite signals.

• GPS signals can't pass through metal objects. When driving or

navigating, you may risk not receiving GPS signals if covered by metal

roof. External antenna can't be connected, so we recommend to operate

near a window or on a deck.

• GPS signals can't reach to the receiver in places like:

- Tunnels or a shadow of tall buildings.

- Underground oors and parking lots

- Under a wide bridge

- In remote forested areas Also in severe weather conditions, clouds, rain, snow etc may

obstacles signals also.

• The Global Positioning System is operated by the U.S. Department of

Defense. The Department is responsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. Any changes by the Department may affect the accuracy and function of the GPS system.

in any from or by any means without the prior permission of Alinco. Inc., Osaka, Japan. Alinco and ALINCO logo are registered trademarks of Alinco incorporated, Japan in United States, EU States, Russia, China and many other countries.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and other countries. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective holders. ALINCO and authorized dealers are not responsible for any

typographical errors there may be in this manual. The contents of

this manual may be updated without any notice or obligation. Alinco 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

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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.

Conformity Symbols

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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.

Hereby, ALINCO, INC. declares that the radio equipment type DR-MD520 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.alinco.com/Ce/.

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.

•

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.

WARNING

To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco’s radio product, in this

manual and on the product you may nd symbols shown below. Please

read and understand the meanings of these symbols before starting to use the product.

Danger

Alert

Caution

This symbol is intended to alert the user to an immediate danger that may cause loss of life and property if the user disregards the warning.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to a possible hazard that may cause loss of life and 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.

Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronics 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.

Use of this product may be prohibited or illegal outside of your country. Be informed in advance when you travel.

The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and/or 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 damage to the product(s).

ALERT

Environment and condition of use:

Do not drive while handling the radio for your safety. It is

recommended that you check local trafc regulations regarding

the use of radio equipment while driving.

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.

WARNING

Handling this product:

Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using a headset. Excessive audio may damage hearing.

Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer.

Unauthorized modication or repair may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction.

Do not operate this product in a wet place such as shower

room. It may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction.

Do not place conductive materials, such as water or metal in close proximity to the product. A short-circuit to the product

may result in electric shock, re and/or malfunction.

Do not touch the heatsink (on/around the unit mostly found on mobile-base units) as it may become very hot during/after the operation that may risk burn your skin.

About power-supply:

Use only appropriate, reliable and certified power supply of correct voltage and capacity.

Do not connect cables in reverse polarity. It may result in

electric shock, re and/or malfunction.

Do not plug multiple devices including the power-supply into a

single wall outlet. It may result in overheating and/or re.

Do not handle a power-supply with a wet hand. It may result in electric shock.

Securely plug the power-supply to the wall outlet. Insecure

installation may result in short-circuit, electronic shock and/or re.

Do not plug the power-supply into the wall outlet if the contacts are dirty and/or dusty.

Short circuiting and/or overheating may result in re, electric

shock and/or damage to the product.

Do not modify or remove fuse-assembly from the DC-cable. It 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.

• When a strange sound, smoke and or strange odor comes out of the

product.

• When the product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked.

• When a liquid penetrated inside.

• 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 including the antenna if a thunderstorm is likely.

Turn off the unit, remove the mobile antenna from its base and keep it in the vehicle if a thunderstorm is likely.

Please read cautions regarding the lightning-protection on page 9 also.

Maintenance

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

WARNING

CAUTION

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, re and/or malfunction.

Do not install in an unstable or vibrating position. It may result

in electric shock, re and/or malfunction when/if the product

falls.

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.

Do not modify, dismantle, incinerate, or immerse the batteries that may be used in accessories you use with this product. Please check your local regulations for details on recycling option or disposal of the batteries in your area.

About transceiver

Do not connect devices other than specied 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 etc) from the product when the product is not in use for extended period of time or in case of maintenance.

Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from the surface of the product.

Never use thinner or benzene for cleaning.

About power-supply

Use only reliable power supply of specic DC output range and

be mindful of the polarity of the cables and DC jack.

Always turn off the power supply when connecting or disconnecting the cables.

When using an external antenna, make sure that the antenna

ground is not common with the ground of the power supply.

When a transceiver is powered from an external DC power

source, make sure that this power supply has approval to the level of IEC/EN 60950-1.

CONTENTS

Supplied Accessories ..........................................................1

Supplied Accessories ....................................................................... 1

Initial Installation ..................................................................2

Mobile Installation ............................................................................ 2

Taken Off Mobile From Car .............................................................. 2

DC Power Cable Connection ........................................................... 3

Antenna Connection ........................................................................4

Accessories Connections .................................................................5

Getting Acquainted ..............................................................6

Front Panel ......................................................................................6

Rear Panel ....................................................................................... 6

Programmed Key ............................................................................. 7

Hot Key Setting for P1,P2,P3,P4,P5,P6, PA-PD ..............................8

Combination Key Function ............................................................... 8

Speaker Mic ..................................................................................... 9

Microphone Operation .........................................................10

Microphone Operation .....................................................................10

Resume Factory Default .................................................................. 10

Basic Operations .................................................................. 11

Turning On The Power .....................................................................11

Turning Off The Power .....................................................................11

Adjusting The Audio Output (Volume) .............................................. 11

Main Band/Sub Band Switch ...........................................................11

VFO/Channel Switch ........................................................................11

Set Up VFO Frequency ....................................................................11

Select a Channel ..............................................................................11

Recieving ......................................................................................... 11

Transmitting .....................................................................................11

New Channel ...................................................................................12

Delete Channel ................................................................................ 12

Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call .....................................12

Make a Digital Call ........................................................................... 12

Monitor ............................................................................................. 12

Emergency Alarm .............................................................................12

Advanced Features for Private Call .................................... 13

Access Advanced Features for Private Call .....................................13

Set Up Advanced Features for Private Call .....................................13

Main Menu Functions ........................................................... 14

talk Group ........................................................................................14

SMS .................................................................................................14

Call Log ............................................................................................ 14

Zone ................................................................................................. 14

Scan ................................................................................................. 14

Roaming ...........................................................................................14

Settings ............................................................................................ 15

Record .............................................................................................22

GPS Positioning Function ................................................................ 23

APRS Location Reporting ................................................................ 23

Digital Monitor .................................................................................. 24

Reset ...................................................................................... 25

Specications .......................................................................26

Supplied Accessories

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

Transceiver

DR-MD520

Microphone EMS-88 (with DTMF keyboard)

EMS-88

Mobile Mounting Bracket

DC Power Cable with Fuse Holder

Hardware Kit for Bracket

Black screws

(

M4X8mm

4PCS

Tapping screws

)

(

M5X8mm

4PCS

)

S-Washer

Spare Fuses

(15A) 2pcs

User Manual

Mic Hanger Unit

PC Interface Cable

Utility software is available

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to dealers only.

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.

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In order to operate this product, a properly tuned antenna, its feedline with connectors and xing hardware are necessary. Please

consult with your dealer for details.

Mobile installation

The transceiver may be installed in any position in your car, where the controls and microphone are easily accessible and it does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with air bags, be certain your transceiver will not interfere with their deployment. If you

are uncertain about where to mount the unit, contact your vehicle's dealer.

Prepare screwdriver to fasten and loosen screws.

Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self-

tapping screws (4pcs) and at washers (4pcs).

Car body

Washer (M5)

Tapping screw (M5x20mm)

Mounting bracket

Position the transceiver, then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon

SEMS screws.

Double check that all screws are tightened to prevent vehicle



vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver.

Caution:

Use only the provided screws otherwise you risk damaging the circuit board, components or fall-off of the unit.

Initial Installation

Determine the appropriate



angle of the transceiver, using the 3 screw hole positions on the side of the mounting bracket.

To remove the transceiver,

unscrew all xing hardware,

and hold the transceiver

in the way that it won't fall

from bracket.

Install mic hanger unit.

Install the mic hanger in the vehicle using the supplied self tapping screws (2pcs) and washers (2pcs).

Initial Installation

DC Power Cable Connection

Mobile Operation

The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24V battery. Be sure to use a 12V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity. If the current to the transceiver is insufficient, the display may darken during transmission, or transmitting output power may drop excessively.

Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly

to the vehicle's battery terminals using the shortest path from the

transceiver.

Never use the cigarette lighter socket as a DC source.

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The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is



isolated from heat, moisture, and the engine secondary (high

voltage) ignition system/cables.

After installing cable, in order to avoid the risk of damp, please

use heat-resistant tap to tie together with fuse box. Don't forget

to reinforce whole cable. In order to avoid the risk of short circuit, please cut down

connection with negative (-) of battery, then connect with transceiver.

Conrm the correct polarity of the connections, then attach the

power cable to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive

(+) terminal and black connects to the negative (-) terminal.

Never remove the fuse holders from the cable.



Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative terminal.

Red

Black

Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's power supply

connector.

Press the connectors rmly together until the locking tab clicks.

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DC power cable

Ext. Power jack

Fixed Station Operation

In order to use this transceiver for xed station operation, you will need

a separate 13.8V DC power supply (not included), Please contact local dealer to require.

The current capacity of your power supply must be 12A or more.

Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and

ensure that the polarities are correct. (Red: positive, Black: negative).

Never directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet.



Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a



regulated power supply.

Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires.



Regulated power supply

Red

Black

DC power cable with fuse holder

Initial Installation

the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer for assistance.

Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating

Transceiver 15A

Supplied Accessory DC

power cable

Only use fuses of the specied type and rating, otherwise the transceiver

could be damaged.

If you use the transceiver for a long period when the vehicle battery is not fully charged, or when the engine is OFF, the battery may become

discharged, and will not have sufcient reserves to start the vehicle. Avoid

using the transceiver in these conditions.

15A

Connect the transceiver's DC power connector to the connector on

the DC power cable.

Press the connectors rmly together until the locking tab clicks.



Before connecting the DC power to the transceiver, be sure to switch



the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF. Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all



connections.

REPLACING FUSES

If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. After

Antenna Connection

Before operating, install an efficient, well-tuned antenna. The success of your installation will depend on the type of antenna and its correct installation.

Use a 50Ω impedance antenna and low-loss coaxial feed-line that has a characteristic impedance of 50Ω, to match the transceiver input

impedance. Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed-lines having

an impedance other than 50Ω reduces the efficiency of the antenna

system and can cause interference to nearby electronic equipment.

Initial Installation

Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting.

All xed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and transceiver damage.

Accessories Connections

External Speaker

If you plan to use the optional external speaker/s, There are 2 options. For a single speaker, plug into the 3.5mm SP Jack on the rear of the transceiver to hear both bands through one speaker. To use dual speakers, use the stereo plug into the 3.5mm ST Jack on the rear of the transceiver to split the left and right bands between the 2 speakers.

SPEAKER MIC

For voice communications, connect a provided Speaker mic into the

socket on the front of the main unit. Turn the ring rmly on the plug

until it locks. Attach the supplied Speaker mic hanger in an appropriate location using the screws included in the screw set.

Speaker mic connector

Speaker mic

Antenna

External speaker

External Dual Speakers (3.5mm Stereo Out)

After installing your antenna, ensure that you have the best possible

SWR reading.

External single speaker (3.5mm Mono Out)

Front panel

8 9

Basic Functions

NO. KEY FUNCTION

Power Key

VOL A knob

VOL B knob

CH knob ( channel

selector)

MENU key

Press to power On. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn Off the transceiver.

Adjust audio level of channel A. Adjust audio level of channel B.

Rotate to choose a frequency/channel. In scan mode, rotate to change scan directions.

Press: To use the pre-programmed function.

Press and hold: To use the pre-programmed function.

Press to enter function menu set up.

Press to select/conrm a selection.

Press and hold[MENU] key until the LCD display "Next Please Press Dial Key", press the number key, it will perform the programmed function. Combination key function shall be setup in PC software-Public-Hot key.

Getting Acquainted

Press : Press to return to previous menus.

EXIT key

P1-P6 key

MIC connector Connector to connect the speaker mic.

LED indicator

LCD Display

Press to delete characters when texting message. Press and hold to active keypad lock. Press/ press and hold these keys to use the pre-

programmed functions. In the radio menu setting, P1 is up key and P2 is down key.

Constant Red : Transmitting Constant Green : Analog Receiving Constant Cyan : Digital Receiving Flashing Green : Scan Constant Orange : Repeater function.

Displays frequencies, channels and other operating parameters.

Features, channels of operation and functions may be blocked by the dealer programming.

Rear panel

NO. KEY FUNCTION

Ext. Dual Speakers To connect external stereo speaker.

Ext.Single Speaker To connect external mono speaker.

Antenna Connector Connect a 50Ω antenna.

Fan

GPS Connector

Set fan control in PC software and by manual setting.

To connect GPS scanner.

Getting Acquainted

Programmed Key

It is possible to set different functions for [P1], [P2], [P3],[P4],[P5],[P6]. A,B,C,D.

Method 1: In radio Menu - Settings - Radio Set - P1~P6, PA-PD. Method 2: In PC software - Public - Optional Setting - Key function.

OFF No Function

Volt Check the current battery capacity voltage

Tx Power

TalkAround Switch between Talk Around and Repeater mode

Reverse Turn on/off the frequency reverse function.

Digi Encrypt Choose the digital encryption group for digital channel

Call

VFO / MR Switch between VFO mode and memory channel mode.

Scan Scan on/off

AM/FM AM/FM On/Off, Off =>FM =>AM mode A =>AM mode B =>Off

Alarm

Record Switch Enable/disable the recording function

Record

SMS In digital mode, press to enter into SMS messages

Dial Start the manually dial

Switch the power between high, middle, low and small power.

In Analog mode, send the DTMF/5TONE/2TONE encode. This function is only valid for analog channel. Before use call function, set optional signal in advance.

Long press the key to start alarm, short press again to exit the alarm.

Start/stop recording. When stop recording, the radio will remind

repeat or send the record. This functin is only valid for digital channel.

GPS Info Check the GPS position information

Monitor Monitor the weak signal or the signal with unmatched ID.

Main CH Switch

Hot Key 1~6

Work Alone Turn on/off the work alone function.

Nuisance Delete

Digi Monitor In DMR mode, press the key to turn on/off digital monitor

Sub CH On/ Off

Priority Zone Switch to Priority Zone

Program Scan

Enhanced Sound

LastCall Reply

Switch ChType

Ranging

Roaming

Choose channel A or channel B as the main channel

Selects Hot Keys 1-6 Note: Hot key setup details on next page

During scanning, press the key to skip the unwanted channel

Turn on/ off the sub channel

"Press the key to start the scan in VFO channel scan start and end frequency must be programmed in PC software - Optional Setting - VFO scan."

In digital channel, switch the microphone tone to normal or enhanced mode.

In digital channel, press the key to access the last call and press PTT to call back.

Switch the channel type(Analog, Digital, Ana+Dgi, Dgi+Ana)

When the radio receives a call and the suspension time is on, press the key programmed as" Ranging" to obtain the caller's

position and distance. (Both party need GPS positioned, or will receive only GPS information)

In standby, press the key programmed as "Roaming" to search and lock on the repeater with strongest signal. (Note: After lock on a repeater, the radio will return to last frequency only after channel or frequency is changed. The repeater frequency list must preprogrammed in CPS.)

Getting Acquainted

In standby, if the call contact type for a channel is "Single call" ,

CH Ranging

Max VOL Set

Slot Set

Aprs Type Choose analog or digital Aprs Type for current channel.

Zone Select

A CH Mute Mute the main channel

B CH Mute Mute the sub channel

Roaming Set Enter into Roaming menu quickly

APRS Set Enter into APRS menu quickly

Zone Up Switch the zone upwardly

Zone Dn Switch the zone downwardly

Exit Exit the menu (only for A-D short press)

Menu Enter into the menu (only for A-D short press)

press the key programmed as " Channel Ranging" to turn on this function. The radio will automatically start ranging function when turn to this channel.

In standby, press the key programmed as" Max Volume", will enable users to set the maximum RX volume.

Choose Slot for current channel, this function is only valid in repeater mode.

In standby, press the programmed "Zone Select" key, it will allow

you input the zone number and then press conrm key will switch

to the zone.

Hot Key Setting for P1,P2,P3,P4,P5,P6, PA-PD

Enter radio Menu-Settings-Radio Set-P1-P6,PA-PD,sub menu. Users can choose settings for Hot Keys 1-6. Hot Key function details must be setup in PC software – Public - Hot key.

Should edit the analog quick call rst, then choose analog

in the hot key set. Press the key to transmit 2Tone/5Tone/ DTMF to start the analog quick call.

It allows to select a contact from the digital contact list, press the key to switch the channel to the contact temporary. It will switch back to the original contact after the group/personal call hold time.

Quick access to Messages in the menu

Quick access to New Msg in the Menu - Messages

Quick access to Quick Text in the Menu - Messages

Quick access to Inbox in the Menu - Messages

Quick access to Out box in the Menu - Messages

Quick access to Contact list in the Menu - Contacts

Quick access to Manual Dial in the Menu - Contacts

Quick access to Call Log in the Menu

Quick access to Dialed Calls in the Menu - Call Log

Quick access to Answered Calls in the Menu - Call Log

Quick access to Missed Calls in the Menu - Call Log

Quick access to Zone in the Menu

Quick access to Radio Set in the Menu - Settings

Call

Analog

Digital

SMS

New Msg

Hot Text

Received

SMS

Send SMS

Contact list

Manual dial

Call Log

Dialed Calls

Received

Calls

Missed Calls

Zone

Radio set

Combination Key Function

[MENU] + number key operation: Press [MENU] key and hold until the LCD display "Next Please Press

Dial Key", press the number key, it will perform the programmed function. Combination key function shall be setup in PC software-Public-Hot key.

Getting Acquainted

SPEAKER MIC

4 6

Speaker mic connector

(Front view)

8 7

EMS-88

1. Red : URX

2. Brown : 5V

3. Yellow : UTX

4. Green : SP+

5. Black: MIC GND

6. White : MIC

7. Blue: SP-

8. Grey : GND

NO. KEY FUNCTION

1 M/S Switches between Main and Sub bands.

1 5

2 Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc.

PA MENU

PB ZONE UP

PC ZONE

DOWN

PD EXIT

TX/RX

Indicator (Main/Sub)

Band

Indicator

6 PTT Push-To-Talk key: Press this key to transmit.

7 UP Increase frequency, channel number or setting value.

8 DOWN Decrease frequency, channel number or setting value.

9 MIC Speak here during transmission.

10 Speaker

Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software]. The MENU key is set as default setting.

Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software]. The ZONE up key is set as default setting.

Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software]. The EXIT key is set as default setting. Key Lock / Unlock is set as default setting of holding key in advance.

Programmed key [Set the programs in PC software]. The EXIT key is set as default setting.

Illuminates red while transmitting, green while receiving signals. M lights on when: RX/TX Channel A. S lights on when: RX/TX Channel B.

The indicator light on when select as Channel A or Channel B.

Allows the voice come out from the speaker on microphone.

MICROPHONE OPERATION

DOWN

PTT

Main/Sub band switch

EMS-88

MIC

Numeric Keys

Microphone speaker

Microphone Operation

RESUME FACTORY DEFAULT

If your transceiver seems to be malfunctioning becuase of wrong operation or setup, this function will be able to resume all setup and channels to factory default.

Press and hold [P2] Key + CH knob + Power key at the same time to power on the transceiver.

The transceiver will start up with a note on the display "Are you sure you want to initialize radio?"

Press [Menu] Key to proceed the reset, on the screen displays “Initialize Radio” Then radio will resume to factory default setting status.

(Channel A: 155MHz, Channel B: 456MHz)

Reset function may be prohibited by PC programming. The memory

channels will be erased and can't recall after reset.

You can operate the transceiver by keypad or input desired frequency and channel through the EMS-88 microphone.

Send DTMF signaling

Hold the [PTT] key; input the desired DTMF signaling by the numeric

keys.

Main/Sub band switching

At the default setting, both MAIN and SUB bands are displayed. The transmitting is possible only on the frequency/channel.

To switch main / sub band, press the [M/S] or [P1] key to set the desired frequency or channel.

Basic Operations

TURNING ON THE POWER

Turn on the transceiver by pressing the power key, and the LCD displays "Booting, please wait". Then it will show a start-up message, and you will hear a beep after 7 seconds.

TURNING OFF THE POWER

Turn off the transceiver by pressing and hold the power key for 2 seconds, and the LCD light is turned off.

ADJUSTING THE AUDIO OUTPUT (VOLUME)

Turn the VOL A or B knob clockwise to increase the audio level, counterclockwise to decrease audio level of channel A or channel B.

Main Band/Sub Band Switch

Press the [SubPTT M/S] key on microphone or programmed [Main Channel Switch] key to switch the main channel to the other channel

if there is 2 channels shown on the display. The channel with bold characters is the main channel.

VFO/Channel Switch

Press the programmed [VFO/MR] key to switch between VFO and channel display.

Set Up VFO Frequency

Turn the radio to VFO mode , then switch the channel to the main band, the VFO frequency can only be set up when the channel is in the main "bold text" channel.

Operation 1: Input the VFO frequency directly by the keyboard. Operation 2: Turn the channel selector to adjust the VFO frequency

steps.

Select a Channel

Press the programmed [VFO/MR] key to switch the radio between VFO and Channel mode, select Channel mode.

Operation 1: Turn the channel switch to select a channel. Operation 2: Input the channel numbers by the keyboard. For example,

if you want will switch to channel 99.

A channel can either be Analog or Digital. For the analog channels the Push-To-Talk button is always available,

and on the Digital Channels the parameters can be set up by the users / system operators by individual channel to allow talk permit.

There are four possible settings that can be selected in the CPS channel:

(1)

Always Allow: The user can transmit all the time.

(2)

Channel Free: The radio can transmit only if the channel is free

(3)

Different Color Code: The radio can transmit if the channel is free, but

the color code is mismatch.

(4)

Same Color Code: The radio can transmit only if the channel is free

and the color code matches.

switch to channel 99, input 0+0+9+9 a total of 4 digits, and it

RECIEVING

When a signal is received on the channel that you selected, then the

received signal can be heard. The indicator lights green while transceiver is receiving in analog

channel or lights cyan if it is receiving in digital channel.

TRANSMITTING

1. Press the PTT key. The red TX indicator turns on while transmitting.

2. While holding down the PTT key, speak into the unit at normal voice

from the distance of 5cm.

3. Release the PTT key to receive.

New channel

(1)

Enter radio Menu-Settings-Chan Set-New Chan.

(2)

Input the channel number and name.

(3)

Select a zone from zone list, then Conrm To Save. The radio will start

channel saving, and saving is completed when it displays "Saved".

(4)

Now select the new channel in the radio and go to Channel Settings

menu to set up all the new channel's parameters.

Delete Channel

Enter radio Menu-Settings-Chan Set-Delete Chan, it allows to delete the current channel.

Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call

When the radio is in the digital mode, it can receive and respond to a call with the same frequency/color code/ slot. When receiving a call:

a. If the radio is programed with callers DMR ID number in the digital

contact list, when receiving a call, the radio will ring or vibrate briey.

b. The blue LED lights up. c. The left top corner of LCD shows the RSSI icon, and the LCD display

will show DMR ID/name/city/state/country/call type and incoming icon based on what is in the contact list.

d. When the call is ended, it will display “Call end”, and you can press

[PTT] to respond the call. Make sure to respond the call within the digital hold time, otherwise the radio will drop the connection after the digital hold time is expired.

Make a Digital Call

A. Talk to the preset TG/DMR ID in channel

Choose a programmed channel and press PTT to start the call.

B. Talk to a temporary TG/DMR ID not in the channel Method 1: Select a temporary TG/DMR ID from the Talk Group list.

Basic Operations

(1)

Choose a programmed channel.

(2)

Press [EXIT] key to enter the TG List, turn the channel switch or press

the UP/DN key on microphone to choose a TG/DMR ID. Method 2: Select a temporary TG/DMR ID from the keypad.

(1)

Choose a programmed channel.

(2)

Press [Menu] key to Talk Group, select Manual Dial.

(3)

Input the ID number by keypad on microphone, press [#] key to switch

group ID or Private DMR ID. Press the [PTT] key to start the call, the red LED lights up, the receiver

ID/name/city/state/country/call type and call out icon will be display on the LCD. Release [PTT] key to receive the reply.

The temporary call will be droped when the digital hold time is expired and the radio will return to the preset TG/DMR ID in channel.

Monitor

In standby, press the programmed [Monitor] key to enter Monitor. When

receiving matched carrier but the signaling / ID is unmatched or the signal is too weak, this function allows monitor the weak signal and signal with unmatched ID. Press the key again to shut off speaker and return to standby.

When in analog mode, if no signal, it will emit noise when press the

Monitor Key. ** The Rx icon is seen when monitor is activated.

Emergency Alarm

Press the programmed [Emergency Alarm] key to turn on alarm function, then press this key again to return.

Advanced Features for Private Call

Access Advanced Features for Private Call

Method 1: To Access a Private Call from Contact list

a. Press the [MENU] key to enter the Talk Group, select a private call ID. b. Press Option to access the advanced features.

Method 2: Access from Manual Dial

a. Press the [MENU] key to enter theTalk Group, select Manual Dial. b. Input the Private ID, press Option to access the advanced features.

Set Up Advanced Features for Private Call

(1)

Call Alert

Select Call Alert, it will send out a call alert, the target radio will sound a beep or vibrate when receiving the call alert, and it will return a success call or failed call message to the transmit radio.

(2)

Remote Monitor

Select Remote Monitor, and it will send out a signal for the target radio

will turn on its microphone and transmit when receiving the signaling, it

will send back the voice to the transmit radio. With this feature you can

monitor the sound activity near the target radio remotely.

**You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital

Func- Remote Monitor rst.

(3)

Get GPS info

Select Get GPS info, and it will send out a signal to the target radio which will start the GPS positioning and send a message of its GPS position to the transmit radio.

**You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-GPS/

Ranging- Get GPS positioning rst.

(4)

Check Radio

Select Check Radio, and it will send out a radio check to the target radio which will send back a message if it is available or not available to the

transmit radio. With this feature, you can determine if another radio is

active and powered on in the system.

(5)

Kill

Select Kill, and it will send out a kill signaling to the target radio which will be killed (No display, no operation) when receiving the signaling and it will send back a kill successful message to the transmit radio.

**You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital

Func- Digital Remote Stun&Kill rst.

(6)

Wake

Select Wake, and it will send out a wake signaling to the killed radio and

the target radio will return to standby when it receives this signaling and

send back a Wake successful message to the transmit radio.

**You have to check on the function in CPS-Optional Setting-Digital

Func- Digital Remote Stun&Kill rst.

(7)

Ranging

When caller and receiver both GPS positioned, if the caller turn on

ranging function and the receiver is within communication range, Tx

radio will detect the distance and direction between two radios at xed

interval, and then show the information on the display of Tx radio.

Talk Group

TG List: Will display the talk group list which had been programmed in

the PC software. This list is used as a look-up table to display the contact TG information when receiving a call.

New Contact: Allows to create a new TG. Manual Dial: Input the group ID or private ID to access a TG quickly.

Press [#] key to switch group ID or Private DMR ID. Talker Alias: Allows Alias Tx Set / Alias Rx Display.

SMS

New Msg: Create a new message and send to a contact. InBox: Shows all the received messages, and allows forward or delete

the message. OutBox: Shows all the sent messages, and allows resend, forward or

delete of the message. Quick Text: Pre-saved messages, and allows to send, edit or delete the

message. Draft: Draft messages, and allows send, edit or deleting of the message.

Call Log

Last Call: The Last Call List show the last caller ID and time information. It allows you save the last caller as a new contact if it is not in your

contact.

Sent: The Sent List shows sent messages until selected and deleted. Answered: Shows all the answered calls, and allows deleting the call

record or saving the ID as a new contact. Missed: Shows all the missed calls, and allows deleting the call record

or saving the ID as a new contact.

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

Zone

Select a Zone

A Zone is a group of channels grouped together. The radio has 250 Zones. A Zone can have the maximum of 160 analog and/or digital channels.

Operation 1: Press A/B key directly to switch the zone, the LCD will display the selected zone number or name.

Operation 2:

Go to radio Menu - Zone, select a zone from the zone list, radio will change to selected zone.

Add or delete a Zone

It allows you manually add or delete a zone in the zone menu directly.

Scan

In the PC software – Public – Scan list, it allows to save 250 scan lists, and to program the required scan lists and write it into radio.

Switch the radio to channel mode, as the scan list is only valid in the channel mode.

1. Scan On/Off Allows turn on or turn off scan manually.

Scan List

Allows create a new scan list or edit the existing scan list.

Roaming

Roaming enable users to search the roaming channel list by a programmed time interval and lock on the repeater with the strongest signal.This function is only valid for digital channels.

(1)

One Time Roam

Allow you turn on the roaming manually. After the roaming is nished, it

will return to the off state. ** Manually Roaming is a onetime action only.

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

(2)

Roaming Zone

Select Roam Zone: select a Roaming Zone from the list to set it as active zone. You can also scroll down the list of Zones and select Add Channel to add a new channel to the current Roaming Zone and set the parameters.

Select Add Channel: Add a new roaming channel to the current zone.

New Roam Ch: Allows you modify the RX frequency/TX frequency/ CC/ TS/CH name for the roaming channel. Also allow you remove the roaming channel from the zone.

Edit Name: Edit the zone name.

Select Zone: Select the roaming zone for current channel.

Delete Zone: Delete the roaming zone from the current channel.

(3)

Auto Roaming settings

Set the xed time waiting interval to begin automatic roaming when the

repeater cannot be found, roaming will begin at the end of this time.

On/Off: Turn on or turn off the auto roaming function.

Fixed Time Set: The roaming will be started at preset xed time or set to

off.

Start Roaming:

Fixed Time: Starts timed roaming

Repeater check: The roaming will be started when the radio cannot nd

a repeater - "The repeater is out of range" icon will appear, then the radio will perform roaming one time, and return to roaming off automatically.

(4)

Repeater Check

On/Off: Turn on this function will allow the radio to check the repeater

status.

Interval Set: When the repeater is out of range, the radio will try

reconnect to the repeater, this function allows to set the interval for reconnections.

(5)

OutRange Note

When the repeater is out of range after the repeater check, the radio will

remind out of range.

Note kind: It allows to set beep or sound to remind out of range.

Note Times: It allows to set the “out of range” display times on screen.

(6)

Effect wait

During roaming, when the radio nds a repeater within range, it will stay

at the repeater for a short time. This function allows to set the stay time on the repeater.

Settings

1. Radio Set

(1)

Beep Beep On: The radio will beep when you press the keypad Beep Off: No beep when you press the keypad.

(2)

Speaker Mode Mic Spk: Allows the voice come out from the speaker on microphone. Radio Spk: Allows the voice come out from the speaker on radio. Both: Allows the voice come out from both speakers on microphone and

on radio.

(3)

Mic Spk Set

When you allows the voice come out from the speaker on microphone,

you have to set it is for A channel or B channel. A channel: Only the voice from A channel will come out. B channel: Only the voice from B channel will come out

(4)

Back Light LCD backlight intensity is adjustable in 5 steps

(5)

Ch. Name CH name: The radio will work in channel mode and display the channel

name, and then the programmed VFO/ MR key is not valid. Frequency: The radio will work in VFO mode and display the frequency,

which allows the programmed VFO/MR key to switch the VFO and Memory channels.

(6)

Key Lock

Manual Lock: Long press the [*] key to lock the keypad. Press [MENU] key, then press the [*] key to unlock the keypad.

Auto Lock: Radio will auto lock the keypad when standby for a while. Press [MENU] key, then press the [*] key to unlock the keypad

Note: To get the key lock function working, some options should be set

ON in CPS -> Optional Setting -> Key function rst.

●

Knob Lock: Set On to lock the knobs on radio, and up/down keys

on microphone.

●

Keypad Lock: Set On to lock the keypad on microphone.

●

Side Key Lock: Set On to lock the P1-P6 keys on radio.

●

Forced Key Lock: Set On to prevent the key from unlocked. When

this function is ON, the keys are not able to unlock manually.

(7)

Auto Power Off

Allow to set automatic power off when not used for a period of 10 minutes, 30minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours of inoperation.

Off: Turn off the function

(8)

TX Timer

30S-240S: The TX will be limited in the set time. When this time is

reached, the radio will auto stop transmission. OFF: Turn off the TX time limit, and there is no limit for the transmission time.

(9)

Max Vol Level Indoor: Very low volume, suitable for the indoor use. Level 1-8: Set up the maximum volume level.

(10)

Enhanced Sound(For digital mode only)

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

It will allow you set up the audio pitch. Normal: Low pitch,for TX audio only. Enhance: High pitch,for TX audio only. Indoor: Improved both the TX and RX audio. Outdoor: Improved both the TX and RX audio.

(11)

Fan Open PTT: The fan will open when PTT is pressed. Temperature: The fan will open when the temperature is high. Both: The fan will open either PTT is pressed or the temperature is high.

(12)

Language Choose the Chinese or English.

(13)

Menu Exit Time

5S-60S: When enter the menu, the radio will stay at the menu in the set time. When the time is reached, the radio will auto exit the menu.

(14)

Start Display Picture: The radio will display an AnyTone picture when powered on. Character: The radio will display the characters set up in PC software

when powered on.

Customer's Pic: The radio will display the picture uploaded by PC

software. In CPS -Tool -Boot Image, it will allow you upload a Power-on Picture.

(15)

CHG Background Defualt Picture: In standby, the radio will display default picture.

Customer's Pic: The radio will display the picture uploaded by PC

software. In CPS-Tool-Standby BK Picture, it will allow you upload a standby background picture.

(16)

CHG Font Color

White: In standby, the channel and other information will display color in

white. Black: In standby, the channel and other information will display color in

black.

(17)

CH Color A

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

Set color for the band A channel display.

(18)

CH Color B

Set color for the band B channel display.

(19)

Zone Color A

Set color for the band A zone display.

(20)

Zone Color B

Set color for the band B zone display.

(21)

Main Ch

Channel A: The upper displayed channel will be set to become the main channel.

Channel B: The lower displayed channel will be set to become the main channel.

(22)

Sub Ch On/Off

Sub Channel On: Turns on the sub channel, and the radio will display both channel.

Sub Channel Off: Turns off the sub channel, and the radio will display the main channel only

(23)

SMS Notify

Different prompt options when receive a new message.

(24)

Call Ring

Different prompt options when receive a new call.

(25)

Freq Step

2.5K,5K,6.25K,10K,12.5K,20K,25K,30K,50K, total of 9 frequency steps.

(26)

Ana SQ Level

Adjusts the squelch level to receive signal with different signal strength, and a total of 5 levels offered. This function is only valid for analog channel.

(27)

TBST Sel

TBST frequency is used to activate some dormant repeaters, 1000Hz, 1450Hz,1750Hz, 2100Hz a total of 4 options are offered.

Hold pressing PTT key, at the same time press UP or DN key on microphone to transmit the TBST tone.

(28)

Scan Mode

SCM TO: When scanning and stopping for a signal, stays at the channel

5s before resuming the scan.

SCM CO: When scanning and stopping for signal, stays at the channel

until the signal disappears, and resumes scan 2s later.

SCM SE: When scanning and stopping for a signal, will terminate the

scan. This function is only valid for a VFO scan.

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Mic Level

Allows to adjust the Microphone gain, level 1 is the lowest, level and 5 is highest gain.

(30)

DTMF Speed

Offers DTMF encode speed which will help the receiver decode successfully, 50~500ms are the options.

(31)

AM/FM Radio Off: AM or FM function is off. FM Mode: Turn on FM radio. AM Mode A: Turn on AM function,the AM channel will default at band A

in display. AM Mode B: Turn on AM function,the AM channel will default at band B

in display.

(32)

FM Radio Moni

Radio Mon On: When FM radio is used, you can still receive or transmit

on the channel.

Radio Mon Off: When FM radio is used, the radio will not permit a

transmission or reception.

(33)

Start Up Pwd On: Set up the password for start up. You need to input the password to

power on the radio. Off: No password is required for the radio power on start up.

The password shall be set up in CPS-Optional Setting-Power on-Poweron Password Char.

(34-35)

AuRepeater A or B (For VFO A or B)

Turn on the Auto Repeater function, the TX frequency in VFO mode will auto increase or reduce frequency base on the set up offset frequency in CPS.

Off: Turn off the function. Positive: TX frequency= RX frequency + Offset frequency. Negative: TX frequency= RX frequency - Offset frequency.

(36-57)

Key P1-P6,PA-PD

You can program these keys for different functions.(Refer to page 8-9)

(58)

Weather Alarm

Turn on or off the weather alarm function

(59)

Weather Channel

When the Weather Alarm is on, the weather channel will work as sub

channel. Once the weather alarm is received, the radio speaker will open and start the alarm.

(60)

Repeater (Cross-band)

Turning on the cross-band repeater function will allow the radio to work as a small local repeater. The radio will TX on one channel, RX on the other channel.

Note: Cross-band Analog-Analog: Must be UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross

bands.

Cross-band Analog- Digital: Must be UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross bands.

Cross-band Digital- Digital: UHF-VHF, or VHF-UHF cross bands, different times lot.

Cross-band Digital- Digital: Same UHF or same VHF bands, different times lot.

Cross-band Same frequency Digital-Digital: TX and RX are at same frequencies, but different times lots on VFO A and VFO B.

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

Radio must also be in Double Slot operation.

** Please Turn Off Digital Monitor when using the Cross-band repeat

function**

Analog (A) to Analog (A) Cross band Repeater Setup a. To set the channels or frequencies you will want to use with cross

band operation, the radio must be set to display both the Main Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFO B).

b. Set the analog channel with simplex or repeater frequency. c. Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.

Analog (A) to Digital (D) or Digital (D) to Analog (A) Cross band Repeater Setup

a. To set the channels or frequencies you will want to use with cross

band operation, the radio must be set to display both the Main Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFO B).

b. Set the analog channel with simplex or repeater frequency, and set the

digital channel with simplex frequency only.

c. Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.

Digital (D) to Digital (D) Cross band Repeater Setup a. To set the channels or frequencies you will want to use with (D) to (D)

cross band operation, the radio must be set to display both the Main Channel (VFO A) and the Sub-Channel (VFO B).

b. Enter the Simplex channel or Simplex frequency for VFO A and the

Simplex channel or frequency for (VFO B).

c. Set the correct Color Code and set the two (VFO) channels to

DIFFERENT Time Slots (TS)

d. Set the radio to Double Slot operation. e. Turning the Repeater function ON in the Radio Settings menu.

**Allows the VFO A and VFO B at same frequency but different time slot, the radio will work as a digital single frequency repeater.

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SMS Format

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

M-SMS: Allows SMS text communication with Motorola DMR radio. H-SMS: Allows SMS text communication with Hytera DMR radio.

(62)

CTC ste

Squelch Tail Eliminate(STE) setting with CTCSS.

(63)

No-Signal Ste

Normal Squelch Tail Eliminate(STE) setting(no signaling).

(64)

Hand Type Set for different microphone use. Uart-Det: For EMS-88 microphone use. Volt-Det: For simple PTT microphone(no display) use.

(65)

Time Zone Set up the time zone of your location.

(66)

Date Time

Time Set: Allows to set up the date and time manually. Use the channel swtich to set the current year. Move to the month by pushing channel

switch. Set the month, and push the channel switch to move forward each step. Once done, click the Menu key to save the date and time.

GPS Check: When GPS is positioning successfully, enter this menu,

select GPS check to do the date & time correction automatically.

2. Chan Set

Channel set menu Route: Main Menu- Settings - Chan Set. The channel

set menu will change accordingly to the channel type. When the channel

type is digital, it will automatical hide the analog menus.

Chan Set (Digital Channel)

※

(1)

New Chan

Allows creat a new channel and save current set up to the new channel.

a. Select "New Chan", then input new channel number and conrm. b. Input channel name and conrm.

c. Select a zone and confirm. The new channel will be saved to the selected zone.

(2)

Delete Chan Allows to delete current channel. a. Select "Delete Chan",the radio will remind " Delete? "

b. press conrm, the current channel will deleted.

Note: After delete one channel, the radio will move to next channel.

(3)

Channel Type A-Analog : Set up to analog channel. D- Digital : Set up to digital channel A+D TX A: Mixed analog, allow receive analog and digital signal, TX is

analog. D+A TX D: Mixed digital, allow receive analog and digital signal, TX is

digital.

(4)

TX Power Set up the TX power for current channel.

(5)

Offset

Press [UP]/[DOWN] to adjust offset frequency.

(6)

Band Width Only narrow band 12.5KHz for digital channel.

(7)

RX Freq Input the RX frequency by keypad, click the Menu key to save, press P2

key to return.

(8)

TX Freq Input the TX frequency by keypad, click the Menu key to save, press [P2]

key to return.

(9)

Talk Around

Allows a Repeater Channel to be used as Simplex. When the TX radio

and RX radio both are set up with Talk Around on, they can communicate directly without a repeater. The analog channel will use the RX frequency as TX/RX frequency, the RX CTCSS/DCS decode as TX CTCSS/DCS encode.

(10)

Name

Allow reset the channel name, this function is only valid in channel mode.

(11)

TX Allow Always: Always allow transmit Channel Free: Allow transmit when the channel is free Different CC: Allow transmit when receive matched signal but different

color code. Same CC: Allow transmit when receive matched signal and same color

code.

(12)

TX Prohibit

TX ON: Will allow transmit on the current channel. TX OFF: Will not allow transmit on the current channel.

(13)

Radio ID In Digital channel, it will show the DMR ID which must be programmed

in the PC software – Digital – DMR ID list- DMR ID. Allows edit and select an ID for the channel, each channel allows one ID.

In Analog channel, it will show the radio self ID which is programmed in PC software – Analog –Analog Address Book – Number.

(14)

Color Code The digital channel should have the same color code for communication

as dened by the repeater to be used; which can be programmed in the PC software or dened in the Menu.

(15)

Time Slot Set up Slot 1 or Slot 2 for the current channel.

(16)

Digi Encrypt

With the digital encryption, the communication will be condential. A total

of 32 digital encryptions is offered, and it can be programmed in the PC

software or dened in the Menu.

(17)

RX Group List It will allow edit the RX Group List and assign a new RX Group List to

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

the channel. Select Cur List: Select the current RX Group List. Add Group: Add a TG

to the current RX Group List. Remove Group: Remove a TG from the current RX Group List.

(18)

Work Alone

In the PC software – Public – Alarm settings – Work Alone, you have to

set up the response time, warn time and response method initially.

Turn on the work alone function for the current channel. When the

radios predetermined time has been reached for the alone working time,

the radio will beep a sound and show “Work Alone Predict”. The user has to conrm by pushing the programmed work alone key to conrm

continuing work alone, otherwise, the radio will start its alarm and send the alarm on the channel when reaching its preset response time

(19)

CH Ranging

In standby, if the call contact type for a channel is "Private call", The radio will automatically start ranging function when turned to this channel. The

other radio's location will be showed on screen at intervals.

(20)

GPS Receive

Turn on GPS Coordinates, if both radio GPS is positioned, the radio will

display the other radio's distance and position when radio is receiving.

(21)

DMR Mode

Simplex: Enable to communicate by repeater frequencies directly with another radio with opposite TX/RX frequncies.

Repeater: Enable talk with other radio by repeat frequency throught repeaters.

Double Slot: When TX/RX frequency is same, turn on this function to

communicate by the slot set in simplex mode.

Note: If DMR mode not choosed Doube Slot, the radio will work on Slot in repeat mode. if choose Double Slot, it is necessary to Double choose a slot by time slot setting.

(22)

Tx Interrupt

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

This feature allows the supervisor to start the transmission while another person is talking. It allows supervisor to override the ongoing transmission brings other radios hear what the supervisor is saying, the radio that is transmitting at the time of this override will not hear the supervisor until he release keys his radio and then he will be able to hear the rest of the conversation.

Chan Set (Avaiable in Analog Channel only)

※

When the channel type is analog, it will automatically hide the digital

menu, The below listed menus are for analog channel only, unlisted menus are are the same as the digital channel, please refer to Chan Set (Digital Channel).

(4)

TCDT

Set up the CTCSS/DCS code for the TX.

(5)

RCDT

Set up the CTCSS/DCS code for the RX.

(6)

RTCDT

Set up the CTCSS/DCS code for both TX and RX CTCSS code:

62.5Hz~254.1Hz, a total of 51 groups DCS code: 000N~7771, a total of 1024 groups.

(7)

Optional Signal

Allows the setup of DTMF/5TONE/2TONE encode and decode for the Analog channels.

(10)

Squelch mode

When the analog channel is set up for both CTCSS/DCS decoding and

optional signaling, you can set up the RX condition in this menu. SQ: You can hear the call once the channel receive matched carrier.

CDT: You can hear the call when receive matched CTCSS/DCS signal. TONE: You can hear the call when receives a matched signaling.

C&T: You can hear the call when receives a matched CTCSS/DCS and matched signaling.

C|T: You can hear the call when receives a matched CTCSS/DCS or.

(11)

Band Width

Choose wide band or narrow band for the analog channel.

(12)

Reverse

When this function is enabled, the RX frequency, TX frequency and

CTCSS/DCS encode/decode will be reversed.

(13)

Compander Enable this function to reduce background noise and enhance audio clarity, especially in long range communication.

(14)

Scrambler

An analog voice inversion scrambler can be equipped.This special audio

process can offer a more condential communication.

Other radios at same frequency will receive only disordered noises. The radio has 11groups standard Scrambler and 1 group self-defind

Scrambler. It works with the CML128 and CML138.

(19)

Busy Lock Always: Always allows transmissions

RL: Will not allow transmit when receiving matched carrier but

unmatched CTCSS/DCS.

BU: Will not allow transmit when receiving matched carrier.

(21)

OWN ID

When the analog channel set up with optional signal, you can check the

radio ID number in this menu. The ID number should be set up in PC software – Analog – Analog Address Book.

(22)

DTMF Enc Set a DTMF ID as the default call ID for the current channel. Press the PTT key to transmit the selected DTMF ID. Edit the DTMF ID in Menu or with the PC programing software.

(23-24)

2Tone Enc/Dec

Set a 2Tone as the default call ID for the current channel. Press the [PTT] key to transmit the selected 2Tone.

Edit the 2Tone in the PC programing software before it can be selected.

(25)

5Tone Enc

Set a 5Tone as the default call ID for the current channel. Press the [PTT] key to transmit the selected 5Tone.

Edit the 5Tone in the PC programing software before it can be selected.

(26)

5TONE BOT

Set ON to send the 5Tone encode ID when press the [PTT] key.

(27)

5TONE EOT

Set ON to send the 5Tone encode ID when release the [PTT] key.

(29)

APRS Receive

Turn on this function to enable the radio receiving the analog APRS information in current channel. Make sure your channel setting

Frequency, CTCSS/DCS match to the transmit radio's setting.

The radio will display the callsign, coordinates,direction,distance, digipeater paths, etc., when receive the analog APRS from the other radios.

Radio Menu-> APRS -> Ana APRS Info, allows to check the receive analog APRS logs.

CPS -> Public->APRS ->Analog APRS -> Receive Allow set to "On", and input the Callsign and SSID you want to receive. The radio will only

receive and display the analog APRS information of the lter callsign,

instead of display all analog APRS.

3. Device Info

Show the Radio ID, Radio name, model name, frequency range, firmware version and hardware version, radio data version, latest production date, picture version, language version, sct version and BT module version.

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

Record

The voice record is designed for security use purpose. Each call will be saved as a separated recording file with DMR ID and time details. The standard voice 10hours record allows in digital channel only. The optional 500 hours voice record allow in both digital and analog channels (It requires to implement an optional recording board).

1. Record Switch

Select on or off to turn on or off the recording.

2. Record List

Select a Record list to enter the Record le. Click on a Record le to see

the Detailed Information. It allows different options.

(1)

Record Play, it will play one record at a time, you can turn the channel

switch to choose another recording without return to previous menu.

(2)

Loop Playback, it will play all records in circle.

(3)

Record Send, it allows you choose a TG or private ID from TG list or

manually, and transmit the record.

3. Record Delete

This function allows you delete all the recordings.

4. Recording Manually

In the PC software, Public – Optional Setting – Key function, program a key as Record.

a. Press the programmed Record key, and the radio will start the

recording, and speak into the microphone.

b. Select Record Play, and the radio will play the record c. Select Record Send, and the radio will display Contact list or Manual

Dial.

d. Select Contact list to choose a contact, and press select to send the

Record.

e. Select Manual Dial, input the DMR ID, press

ID or private ID, press select to send the Record.

key to switch group

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

GPS Positioning Function

1. GPS On/Off

Turn the GPS on or off manually.

2. GPS Info

Method 1: Check GPS info from Menu Press [MENU] key to enter Main Menu, select "GPS", then select "GPS

Info". Method 2: Check GPS info from programmed key In the PC software, Public – Optional Setting – Key function, program a

key as "GPS Info", then press the programmed key to check the GPS info.

NOTE: If the GPS is not positioning, it will display “No Fixed Position”, and the GPS icon shows a grey color. Move the radio to an open window or outdoors, and it will take a few minutes to connect to the GPS Satellites.

3. Send GPS Information

a. When the GPS is positioning successfully, the GPS icon shows a red

color. Follow the above step to check the GPS info, press edit key to Text edit.

b. Press Conrm, and it will display Send or Save. If you select Save, the

GPS info will be saved as a draft message. c. Choose Send and it will display Contact list or Manual Dial. d. Select Contact list to choose a contact, press select to send the GPS

info. or e. Select Manual Dial, input the DMR ID, press

ID or private ID, press [MENU] to send the GPS info.

key to switch group

APRS Location Reporting

APRS menu is not in menu list when GPS is off, you have to turn on

GPS rst if you want to use APRS menu.

(1)

Upload Type None: No APRS. Sel A Aprs: Select analog APRS. Sel D Aprs: Select DMR APRS.

(2)

Ana APRS PTT Upload: Set the PTT transmit method.

● Off: Not transmit APRS.

● Tx Start: Transmit analog APRS when press the PTT.

● TX End: Transmit analog APRS when release the PTT.

Upload Power: Set the transmit power. Upload frequency: Set the transmit frequency. Signal Path: Set the signal path to transmit the APRS. Upload text: Set the text to be shown on aprs..

(3)

Ana APRS Info The received analog APRS information will be saved in radio for look

back use. Click on "Ana APRS Info" will show the received APRS information.

Click on "Delete All" will clear the information.

(4)

Digi APRS PTT Upload: Set the PTT transmit method.

● Off: Not transmit APRS.

● On: Transmit DMR APRS when release the PTT.

Report Channel: Allow user to select a channel to transmit the DMR

APRS, please set the 8 report channels in CPS-APRS-Digi page rst.

Upload Slot: Allow user to select a slot to transmit the DMR APRS.

● Channel Slot: It uses the slot of current channel

● Slot 1: Use slot 1

● Slot 2: Use slot 2

Upload ID: Allow user to set an APRS TG as the destination.

(5)

Digi APRS Info

The received APRS information will be saved in radio for look back use. Click on "Digi APRS Info" will show the received APRS information.

Click on "Delete All" will clear the information.

(6)

Intervals Set

This function allows you to set the analog APRS or DMR APRS auto

transmit at xed times.

(7)

Upload Beacon

GPS Beacon: The APRS will transmit the GPS data, only if the GPS is

set

to on rst, then GPS must also successfully lock on the satellites. Fixed Beacon: The APRS will transmit the xed beacon data. Someone

can transmit the fixed beacon without setting the GPS on. The fixed

beacon location information should be set in CPS rstly.

Note: More setup are available by PC software only. CPS-Tools-OptionsAPRS, you have to check on the APRS box rst to get APRS menu add to the left Digital menu.

(APRS is a registered trademark of Bob Bruninga, WB4APR)

MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS

Digital Monitor

(1)

DigiMoni Switch off: Turn off Digital Monitor Single Slot: Monitor the current TS Double Slot: Monitor TS1 and TS2

(2)

DigiMoni Cc Any Cc: Monitor any color code Same Cc: Monitor the same color code

(3)

DigiMoni Id Any Id: Monitor any TG Same Id: Monitor the same TG

(4)

Slot Hold Off: Turn off the slot hold On: Turn on the slot hold Recommend to turn on slot hold when monitor double slot TS1 and TS2,

when the signal is disappear in one slot, instead of switching to the other slot at once, the radio will hold on some seconds and wait for the audio

drop.

1. How to Respond and Save a call in Digital Monitor Mode

During Digital Monitor, when receive a call with unmatched ID, press [*] key, the screen will display "Monitor Response Setup Successfully ", press [PTT] key will reponse to the call.

Press a zone and save the new channel to the Zone.

key, the radio will remind you choose a Zone, you can choose

A. Power off the radio. B. Then power it on while holding the [P2] and the channel switch at the

same time.

C. The radio will start up with a note on the display – "Are you sure you

want to initialize radio?"

Press Exit to exit the reset and power on the radio.

Press Conrm to proceed the reset, it will come with a screen display

note – Initialize Radio. D. After a re-start the radio will display the setting of time zone and the

date and the time. Use the channel switch to set the current year. Move to the month by pushing the channel switch. Set the month, and use the channel switch key to move forward each step. Once done,

click the Conrm key to save the date and time.

Please remember set up the time zone to avoid the date/time error. Make sure the codeplug is saved to PC before your do the update and

reset.

RESET

GENERAL tRANSMIttER

RX: 136MHz~174MHz, 220MHz~225MHz,

Frequency Range

(DR-MD520T)

Frequency Range

(DR-MD520E)

Number of Channels 4000 channels

Channel Spacing

Zones per Radio 250 zone (MAX 250ch/zone)

Operating Voltage 13.8V DC ±15%

Operating Temperature Range

Frequency Stability ±2.0ppm

Antenna Impedance 50Ω

Dimensions

(WxHxD Approx)

Weight (Approx) 1.04kg /36.68 ounces

Recording time 4 Hours

400MHz~480MHz

TX: 144MHz~148MHz, 222MHz~225MHz,

420MHz~450MHz

FM: 88MHz~108MHz

RX : 136Mhz~174MHz, 400Mhz~480MHz TX : 144MHz~146Mhz, 430MHz~440MHz AM : 108MHz~137MHz FM : 76MHz~108MHz

Analog: 12.5/25KHz

Digital: 12.5KHz

-20~+60

141x40x188 mm (5.55x1.57x7.40 inches)

℃

RF Power Output

Channel Spacing

FM Hum & Noise (Analog)

Modulation 16K0F3E/11K0F3E/7K60FXD/7K60FXE

RECEIVER

Sensitivity (Analog/12dB SINAD)

Sensitivity (Digital/BER)

FM Hum & Noise (Analog)

Audio Distortion ≤5%

Audio Output 2W / 8Ω

Specifications

VHF: 55W/25W/10W/1W

222~225MHz:5W(High)/1.5W(middle low small)

UHF: 40W/25W/10W/1W

Less than 1GHz: -36dBm

More than 1GHz: -30dBm

25kHz: 40dB

12.5kHz: 36dB

25kHz: 0.25uV

12.5kHz: 0.35uV

5%: 0.3uV

1%: 0.7uV

25kHz:45dB

12.5kHz:40dB

WARNING

FCC Compliance Statements:

■

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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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.

WARNING: MODIFICAT ION OF THIS DEVICE TO RECEIVE CELLULA R RADIOTELEPHONE SERVICE SIGNALS IS PROHIBITED UNDER FCC RULES AND FEDERAL LAW.

■Licensing Information

Use our radio in USA is subject to the rules & regulations of FCC. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by our may void the user authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.

Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.

Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. Your radio is set up to transmit a regulated signal on an assigned frequency. It is against the law to alter or adjust the settings inside the radio to exceed those limitations. Any

adjustments to your radio must be made by qualified technicians. To be safe and sure:

• Never open your radio’s case.

• Never change or replace anything in your radio.

• Any attempt to change frequencies or output power of the radio invalidates the approval

Alinco DR-MD520 User guide

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