Alinco DX-10 User guide

DX-10

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.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for purchasing this excellent Alinco t ransceiver. Our products are ranked among the f inest in the
world. This radio has been manufactured with state of the art technology and it has been tested carefully at our factory.
It is designed to operate to your satisfaction for many years under normal use.

Please read this manual completely 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.

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.

Lightning

Please note that no car provides adequate protection of its passengers or drivers against lightning. Therefore, Alinco will
not take responsibility for any danger associated with using its radios or inside the car during lightning.

Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling or proper disposal in your area.

Alert

Environment and condition of use

It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of a radio equipment while driving.

Some countries prohibit or apply restrictions for the operation of radios and mobile- phones while driving.
Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronic 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 a 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).
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.

Copyright © All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, translated or transcribed 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,
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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.

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.
Some countries prohibit the operation of transceiver 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 an earphone or a headset. Excessive audio may damage
hearing.

Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the
manufacturer.
Unauthorized modification or repair may result in electric shock,

fire and/or malfunction.

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

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

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

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

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 fire.

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 fire, 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

your local dealer of this product for service and assistance.

contact
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
first page 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, fire and/or malfunction.

Do not install in an unstable or vibrating position. It may result
in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction when/if the product
falls to the ground.

Do 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.

About transceiver

Do not connect devices other than specified 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,

battery, cigar-cable, charger adapter etc) from the product
when the product is not in use for extended period of time or in
case of maintenance.

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 specific 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
source (adapter, power supply, cigar-plug etc), make sure that

this power supply has approval to the level of IEC/EN 60950-1.

an external DC power

Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling or proper disposal in your area.

CONTENTS

STANDARD ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................................................1

FUNCTIONS & FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................................................1

WARNING ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1

RESET FUNCTION (Resume Factory Default) ...............................................................................................................................1

INSTALLLATON .................................................................................................................................................................................2

HOW TO USE YOUR RADIO ............................................................................................................................................................4

FUNCTION MENU SETUP ................................................................................................................................................................8

OPERATING PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE........................................................................................................................................11

OPERATING PROCEDURE TO TRANSMIT .....................................................................................................................................11

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................................12

TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................................................13

PC PROGRAMMING

NOTE: The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only. USB programming cable is required. The

manufacturer will not release the software to unauthorized party so please contact your dealer for details.

Available features in this product may not be usable in your country due to your local regulations. Please consult with
your dealer before purchase.

Optional Accessories

Plain microphone EMS-70 (spare)

*

Warranty Policies

Please consult with your dealer before purchase.

CONTENTS

STANDARD ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................................................1

FUNCTIONS & FEATURES ...............................................................................................................................................................1

WARNING ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1

RESET FUNCTION (Resume Factory Default) ...............................................................................................................................1

INSTALLLATON .................................................................................................................................................................................2

HOW TO USE YOUR RADIO ............................................................................................................................................................4

FUNCTION MENU SETUP ................................................................................................................................................................8

OPERATING PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE........................................................................................................................................11

OPERATING PROCEDURE TO TRANSMIT .....................................................................................................................................11

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................................12

TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................................................13

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are supplied with this product. Please confirm
that nothing is missing before using.

*

Main unit * DC-cable * Microphone EMS-70 * Cradle and fixing

hardware

*

Instruction manual (this booklet)

NOTE: Included accessories may vary depending on the market of
distribution and/or dealers' sales policies. Please consult with your local
dealer for details before purchase.

18.

SWR

S/RF、DC Voltage display function

、

19.

TOT function

20.

HI-CUT FUNCTION

21.

EMG CALL

22.

SWR PROTECTION

23.

POWER SUPPLIED VOLTAGE PROTECTION

24.

Key-Lock Function

25.

7colors LCD back light

FUNCTIONS & FEATURES

1.

Big LCD which displays frequency and all kinds of information

2.

DUAL-DIGITAL TUBE FOR CHANNEL DISPLAY

3.

1

USE EL technology for backlight

4.

PA

、CW、AM、FM、

5.

A

、B、C、D、E、

each band to be programmed.

6.

Frequency Tuning Step can be 10Hz, 100Hz, 1KHz or 10KHz.

7.

Multiple CLARIFIER Operating Modes

8.

Flexible menu functions and PC programming software

9.

ECHO Function

10.

RF GAIN ADJUSTMENT

11.

RF PWR ADJUSTMENT

12.

SCAN FUNCTION

13.

RB FUNCTION

14.

NB/ANL FUNCTION

15.

DW DUAL-WATCH FUNCTION

16.

BEEP VOICE PROMPT

17.

+10KHz Function

USB、LSB modes

F , 6 bands in total, with 60 channels at most in

WARNING

To use the radio, please connect the antenna to the location "B" on the
back panel of the equipment firstly and then set the SWR (Standing
Wave Ratio) before transmitting. Failure to do so may result in
destruction of the power amplifier, which is not covered by the guarantee.

RESET FUNCTION (Resume Factory Default)

This Radio introduces RESET FUNCTION to prevent accidents

and provide a solution for customers who changed some functions
unconsciously and do not know how to resume normal settings. The
Radio will resume factory default once this function is activated.

How to Operate:
Step 1: Power off the radio.

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followed by powering on the radio.

Release the two keys when LCD displays "RES".

Step3:

All former settings would be replaced by Factory Default value when
LCD displays "REND".

WARNING: All former settings would be replaced by Factory Default
value after operating the RESET FUNCTION.

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INSTALLATION

1.

WHERE AND HOW TO MOUNT YOUR RADIO

a) You should choose the most appropriate setting from a simple and

practical point of view.
b) Your radio should not interfere with the driver or the passengers.
c) Remember to provide different wires for passing and protection.

(e.g.: power, antenna, accessory cabling) so that they do not in any
way interfere with the driving of vehicles.

d) To install your equipment, use the cradle and the self-tapping

screws provided (drilling diameter 5 mm). Take care not to

damage the vehicle’s electrical system while drilling the dash

board.
e) Do not forget to insert the rubber joints between the radio and

its support as these have a shock-absorbing effect which permits

gentle orientation and tightening of the set.
f) Choose where to

the microphone cord must stretch to the driver without interfering
with the controls of the vehicle.

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

place the microphone support and remember that

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2.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

a) Choosing your antenna:

For radios, the longer the antenna, the better its results. Your

dealer will help you with your choice of antenna.

b) Mobile antenna:

-Must be fixed to the vehicle where there is a maximum of metallic
surface (ground plane), away from windscreen mountings.

-There are two types of antenna: Pre-Regulated Antenna which
should be used on a good ground plane (e.g. car roof or lid of the
boot), and Adjustable Antenna which offer a much larger frequency
range and can be used on a smaller ground plane.

For an antenna which must be fixed by drilling, you will need a
good contact between the antenna and the ground plane. To obtain
this, you should lightly scratch the surface where the screw and
tightening star are to be placed.

careful not to pinch or flatten the coaxial cable (as this runs the

-Be
risk of break down and/or short circuiting).

-Connect the antenna to location .

c) Fixed antenna:

A fixed antenna should be installed in a space as clear as possible.
If it is fixed to a mast, it will perhaps be necessary to stay it,
according to the laws in force (you should seek professional
advice).

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IMPORTANT: RF Hazard Warning

The electro-magnetic exposure of this device may exceed the European
standards of the hazard level depending on the conditions of the combination
of the antenna gain, distance from the operator, output setting and installation
environment. 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.

3.

POWER CONNECTION

Your RADIO is protected against an inversion of polarities. However,
before switching it on, you are advised to check all the connections.
Your equipment must be supplied with a continued current of 12 volts.
Today, most cars and lorries are negative earth. You can check this
by

making sure that the negative terminal of the battery is connected
either to the engine block or to the chassis. If this is not the case, you
should consult your dealer.

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WARNING: Lorries generally have two batteries to supply a voltage
of 24 volts, in which case it will be necessary to insert a 24/12 volt
converter into the electrical circuit. The following connection steps
should be carried out with the power cable disconnected from the set.

a) Check whether the battery is of 12 volts.
b) Locate the positive and negative terminals of the battery (+ is red

and – is black). Should it be necessary to lengthen the power
cable, please use the same or a superior type of cable.

c) It is necessary to connect your radio to a permanent (+) and (-).

We advise you
(as the connection of the cable to the wiring of the car-radio or
other parts of the electrical circuit may, in some cases, increase
the possibilities of interference).

d) Connect the red wire (+) to the positive terminal of the battery

and the black (-) wire to the negative terminal of the battery.

e) Connect the power cable to your radio.

WARNING: Never replace the original fuse (10A) by one of a different
value.

to connect the power cable directly to the battery

4.

BASIC OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE USING
YOUR RADIO FOR THE FIRST TIME (without transmitting or

using the PTT (Push-To-Talk) key on the microphone)
a) Connect the microphone

b) Check the antenna connections
c) Turn the set on by turning the volume knob clockwise
d) Turn the squelch knob to minimum
e) Adjust the volume to a comfortable level
f) Go to channel 20@D band by using either the UP or DN key on

the microphone or the rotary knob.

5.

ADJUSTMENT OF SWR(standing wave ratio)

WARNING: This must be carried out when you use your radio for

the first time (and whenever you re-position your antenna). The
adjustment must be carried out in an obstacle-free area.

Adjustment with a built-in SWR meter or external SWR meter

a) To connect the SWR meter
Connect the SWR meter between the radio and the antenna as

close as possible to the radio (use a maximum of 40cm cable).

b) To adjust the SWR meter

-Set the radio to channel 20@D band in FM.

-put the switch on the SWR meter to position CAL or FWD.

-Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) key on the microphone to
transmit.

-Bring the index needle to ▼ by using the calibration key.

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- Change the switch to position SWR (reading of the SWR level).
The reading on the meter should be as near as possible to 1. If
this is not the case, re-adjust your antenna to obtain a reading
as close as possible to 1.( An SWR reading between 1 and 1.8 is
acceptable).

-It will be necessary to re-calibrate the SWR meter after each
adjustment of the antenna.

6.

HOW TO USE INTERNAL SWR METER

-Set to channel 20@D band in FM.

-Press the PTT key on the microphone to transmit.

-At the moment, LCD would display SWR value which should be
as close as possible to 1. If this is not the case, re-adjust your
antenna to obtain a SWR value as close as possible to 1 (an
SWR reading between 1 and 1.8 is acceptable).

HOW TO USE YOUR RADIO

<LCD Display>

TX

7 digits: Display frequency and any other information.
Indicating bars: Indicate RX RSSI, PWR, SWR.
The first decimal point: Appears when current channel is edited with

SCAN DEL.

FUNC: Appears after pressing FUNC key.
RB: Appears when Roger beep function is started (enabled).
NB/ANL: Appears when NB/ANL function is started (enabled).
BP: Appears when BP function is started (enabled).
ECHO: Appears when ECHO function is started (enabled).
VOIC: Appears when VOIC function is started. It is disabled in this

radio.

HI-CUT: Appears when HI－CUT function is started.
DW: Appears when DW function is started.
TX: Appears when radio is transmitting.
10K: Appears when +10KHz function is started.
EMG: Appears when EMG channel is used.
SWR: Appears when SWR is used.
SRF: Appears when S/RF is used.
SC: Appears when SCAN is used.

CW AM FM USB LSB: Indicate different operating modes.

PA

Appears when CLARIFIER function is FINE operation.
Appears when CLARIFIER FUNCTION is COARSE operation or RT

operation.
Appears when CLARIFIER FUNCTION is transmitting frequency

regulated.

FUNC

RB DW

C

D

E

B

A

BAND

NB/ANL

F

BP

LOCK

LCDOFF

COL

+10KHZ

SCAN

SC.LIST

PA

MODE

EMG

HI-CUT

TOT

S/RF

AM

FM

B

US

CW

B

LS

OFF OFF

RF F PWR

CLARI FIER

RF

PUSH

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<FRONT PANEL>

1.

OFF/ON/VOLUME(Inner Dual Concentric)

Turn clockwise to switch on the radio and set desired volume level.
Under normal operating state, the VOLUME control is used to adjust
the output volume obtained either by the transceiver speaker or the
external speaker or the external PA speaker, if used.

2.

SQUELCH (Outer Dual Concentric)

This control is used to cut off or eliminate receiver background noise in

the absence of an incoming signal. For maximum receiver sensitivity,
it is desired that the control be adjusted only t
receiver background noise or ambient background noise is eliminated.
Turn fully anticlockwise then slowly clockwise until the receiver noise
disappears. Any signal to be received must now be slightly stronger
than the average received noise. Further clockwise rotation will
increase the threshold level which a signal must overcome in order to

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be heard. Only strong signals will be heard at a maximum clockwise
setting.

3.

ECHO(Inner

This knob is used to control echo e ffect.

4.

TONE (Outer Dual Concentric)

This knob is used to control intervals of echo sound

5.

RF GAIN ( Inner Dual Concentric)

This knob is for adjusting sensitivity during reception. For long
distance communications RF GAIN should be set to maximum. RF
GAIN can be reduced to avoid distortion, when your correspondent is
close by and when he does not have RF POWER. The normal setting
of this function is on maximum (fully clockwise).

6.

RF POWER (Outer Dual Concentric)

Adjustment of the output power is for AM and FM mode only. Reducing
the power is allowed when communicating with a person who has no

Dual Concentric)

o the point where the

RF GAIN. The normal position of this function is set to maximum,
clockwise.

7.

BAND SELECTOR

Rotate this knob to select A, B, C, D, E, F band of operation

8.

MODE(PA/CW/AM/FM/USB/LSB)

This knob allows selecting the modulation mode PA, CW, AM, FM ,
LSB or USB. Your modulation mode has to correspond with the on
of your correspondent. The mode selector changes the mode o
operation of both transmitter and receiver simultaneously.

Frequency Modulation/FM: for nearby communications on a fla

open field.

Amplitude Modulation/AM: Communication on a field with relief and
obstacles in middle distance (the most used).

Upper and Lower Side Band/USB-LSB: Used for long distance
communications (according to the propagation conditions).

9.

CLARIFIER

This is frequency tuning knob which can be set as different modes
(refer to CLA Specifications in Functions Menu for more details).

10.

PUSH

This is PUSH Key which can be set as different modes (refer to PSH

specifications under Functions Menu for more details).

11.

CHANNEL SELECTOR

Rotate this knob to select any desired channel from forty citizens
band channels. The selected channel appears on the LED directly
above the channel selector knob.

12.

CHANNEL INDICATOR

Numbered LED indicates the selected channel to operate on.

13.

LCD DISPLAY

Display frequency, all kinds of information and icons.

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14.

FUNC

This is functional key. Press and hold this key for 2seconds to enter
into Functions Menu Setup (refer
Press FUNC key and other individual key to realize the second
functions silk-screened under the button. For example, press FUNC
key followe
FUNC key followed by DW to realize the LCD OFF function.

Details operations are as bellows:

Press FUNC key, "FUNC" icon will appear on LCD display. Release
FUNC key, and then press other keys to realize the second functions
silk-screened under the button. "FUNC+ Keypad name" is to be used
in the following operating instruction.

15.

ROGER BEEP OR BEEP FUNCTION

RB

(1)

Press "RB" key to enable "ROGER BEEP" function with "RB" icon
appearing on LCD display. Press the key repeatedly to switch on/off
the function.

When RB function is enabled, the radio will automatically transmit the
audio signal at the end of your transmission. The listener can note
easily that your transmission is over through the signal.

FUNC+RB

(2)

Press FUNC+RB to realize BP Function. It is a prompting function with
"BP" icon appearing on LCD display. Speaker would emit a BEEP for
prompting when press any key. press FUNC+RB repeatedly to switch
on/off the function.

16.

NB/ANL or LOCK

Press NB/ANL key to enable NB/ANL function with "NB/ANL" icon

(1)

appearing on the LCD display. Press the key repeatedly to switch on/
off the function.

Noise Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter. These filters allow reducing
back ground noises and some reception interferences.

d by pressing RB key to realize the BP function. Press

to Functions Menu for more details).

FUNC+NB/ANL

(2)

Press FUNC+NB/ANL to realize the Keyboard Lock function. When
this function is enabled, all keys are invalid except PTT, BAND
SWITCH, and MODE SWITCH. When pressing any key except PTT,
BAND SWITCH, MODE SWITCH, the LOCK icon will display on the

Press FUNC+NB/ANL repeatedly to switch on/off the function.

17.

DW or LCD OFF

The DW (dual watch) function allows automatic alternate

(1 )

monitoring of two channels. Refer to the following procedures to
enable this function.

To enable the DW function, firstly turn the SQ control clockwise
until the background noise is cut out. Sel
monitored by using the CHANNEL SELECTOR knob or the channel
selector keys on the microphone. Press the DW key and the DW icon
will flash on the LCD display. Secondly, follow the above procedures
to select second channel to be monitored. Finally, press the DW key
again and the two monitoring channels will be alternately indicated on
the LCD. Radio will automatically start monitoring (scanning) the two
channels. When a signal is detected on one of the channels, scanning
stops and it is possible to listen the communications on that channel.
Press PTT to transmit on this channel. If there is no transmission
or detected signal on that channel within 5 seconds(time to resume
scanning can be programmed by PC software
scanning. When the DW function is enabled, the DW icon appears on
the LCD. To exit the DW function, press the DW key or the PTT key.

The scan Type above is the SQ mode under SCA Selection in
Function Menu. If TI mode is selected and valid signal is detected, the
radio would still start scanning when it is time to resume scanning,
whether there is signal or not in current channel.

FUNC+DW

(2)

When this function is enabled, LCD display would be switched

ect the first channel to be

), radio will resume

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the

OFF(LCD OFF).
Repeat this operation to switch ON/ OFF the function.

18.

SCAN OR Scan.list

SCAN

(1)

Automatic Scanning of busy channels.
Press the SCAN key to enable the SCAN function. Before enabling the

SCAN function, firstly turn the SQ control clockwise till the background
noise is cut out. Then press the SCAN key, radio will automatically
scan all channels continuously in the scan list and the SC icon will
appear on the LCD.

When a signal is detected on a channel, scanning stops on this
channel. You can receive the calling, and also, can transmit on this

channel by pressing PTT key. If there is no transmission or detected
signal on that channel within 5 seconds(time to resume scanning can
be programmed by PC software), radio will start scanning again. To

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exit the SCAN function, press the SCAN key or the PTT key.
The Scan Type above is the SQ mode under SCA Selection in

Function Menu. If TI mode is selected and valid signal is detected, the
radio would still start scanning when it is time to resume scanning,
whether there is signal or not in current channel.

FUNC+SCAN

(2)

SC.LIST (Scan ADD or Delete). Press FUNC+SCAN to delete current
channel from scan list. The first digit on LCD would display. When
Scan function is enabled, the radio would skip the deleted cha
Repeat this operation to Add or Delete channels from scan list.

19.

+10KHz or HI-CUT

+10KHz Press this key to shift frequency up by 10KHz.

(1)

When pressing this key, 10KHz would appear on LCD and frequency
of channels is shifted up by 10 KHz. Repeat this operation to switch
ON/OFF this function.

nnel.

FUNC + 10KHz

(2)

Press FUNC+10KHz to realize HI-CUT function. Once this function is
enabled, the radio would cut out high frequency interference. Its use
depends on reception conditions.

When this function is enabled, "HI-CUT" would appear on LCD. Repea
this operation to switch ON/OFF the function

20.

COL OR TOT

COL

(1)

a. When pressing this key, LCD backlight can be switched and
circulate, total 7colors.

b. When pressing this key and hold 2seconds, SWR function will be
switched on.

“SWR” icon would appear on the LCD. When transmitting, SRF
indicate SWR value. One bar displaying on the LCD indicates that
SWR value is 1.0. Each additional bar indicates every 0.1 added v
Pressing this key and hold 2seconds to switch off SWR function.

FUNC+ COL

(2)

When pressing this key, TOT ON or TOT OFF would display on the
LCD for 2 seconds. Repeat this operation to switch ON/OFF the
function. When ON appears on the LCD, users can press PTT to
transmit. Then, the radio would time the transmitting duration. Once
the duration is beyond the set TOT time (programmable), the radio
would emit voice prompt and stop transmitting and back to receiving

ate automatically. This function aims to protect the radio ag

st
power tube damage from superheating caused by long transmission.

21.

EMG OR S/RF

EMG realizes Emergency Channel Call. When emergent situation

(1)

happens, the radio would switch to the channel set in advance to
communicate immediately. Then the "EMG" icon would display on
LCD. Press EMG key again to return to previous channel.

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FUNC + S/RF

(2)

S/RF is the key of TX's or RX's S/RS indicating bar. When this
function is enabled, "SRF"icon would display on the LCD. Repeat
the this operation to key ON/OFF the function.

<Rear Panel>

22.

POWER

Accept13.8V DC power cable with built-in fuse (10 A) to be
connected.

23.

EXT SP or PA SP

EXT SP
Accept 4 to 8 ohm, 4 watt external speaker to be connected. When

external speaker is connected to this jack, the built-in speaker is
automatically disconnected.

PA SP
It is used to connect a PA speaker. Before operating PA, you must

firstly connect a PA speaker to this jack.

24.

ATTENNA

Accept 50 ohm coaxial cable with a type PL-259 plug to be connected.

25.

CW KEY

This jack is for Morse code operation; To operate, connect a CW
key to this jack and place the MODE switch in the CW position (LCD
display icon "CW").

26.

Programming

This jack is for PC program, accept programming cable to be
connected.

②

<MICROPHONE>

The receiver and transmitter are controlled
by the PTT (Push-To-Talk) key on the
microphone.

Press the key to transmit and then release it to
receive. Whe

n transmitting, hold the microphone

①

③

two inches from the mouth and speak clearly
in a normal “voice”.

1.

PTT

Press the PTT (Push-To-Talk) key to transmit.

2.

UP/DN

These key allow increasing or decreasing a channel number.

3.

MICROPHONE

The radios come complete with impedance 2k ohm microphone.

FUNCTION MENU SETUP

The initial functions and parameter can be changed via the following
settings and operations. Please read the following instruction before
making any desired amendments.
To enter Function Menu: Under ON state, press and hold FUNC key for
more than 2seconds, and then release the FUNC key to enter into the
Function Menu Setup. Under this condition, press FUNC key to select
different functions menu, CHANNEL SELECTOR knob to change the
data of Function Menu.

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(1) STP (Frequency Tuning Step)

This menu is to set tuning step when adjusting frequency by
CLARIFIER knob.

Options: 10Hz、100Hz、1KHz、10KHz
Default: 10Hz

(2) CLA (CLARIFIER knob functions setting)

This menu is to set functions turned by CLARIFIER knob. Options are
as follows:

FIN: Fine regulation. When this option is selected, users can fine

tuning the receiving frequency by rotating the CLARIFIER

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knob. In tuning process, the transmitting frequency can not be
regulated by the knob and “1” icon will appear on the LCD.

RT: When this option is selected, users can regulate the frequency of

both transmitting and receiving. In tuning process, “2” icon will
appear on the LCD.

T: When this option is selected, users can only regulate the

transmitting frequency. In tuning process, “3” icon will appear on
the LCD.

Default: RT
(3) PUS (PUSH Function Setting)

When pressing this key, "2" icon will appear on far left of the
LCD. Under this condition, rotate the CLARIFIER knob to change
frequency of both transmitting and receiving.

T: When this option is selected, press PUSH and turn CLARIFIER

knob to change transmitting frequency. When pressing this key,
"3" icon will display on the far left of the LCD. Under this condition,
rotate the CLARIFIER knob to change the transmitting frequency
only.

STP:When this option is selected, PUSH function wi

Frequency Tuning Step of CLARIFIER knob. Press this key, then
the corresponding frequency bit would blink.

Default: STP

(4)TOT (Transmitting Time-Out-Timer)

This menu is to set transmitting TOT time. When pressing PTT key

at a single time longer than the due time setup in advance, the radio

would stop transmitting automatically and loudspeaker will emit voice

prompt till PTT key is released. Then, the radio can transmit again.

Options: 30-600s Step: 30s

Default: 180s

(5) SC Scanning Type Selection

ll change

This menu is to set functions realized via PUSH knob. Options are as
follows:

COA: REIFIRALC nrut dna HSUP sserp ,detceles si noitpo siht nehW

knob to realize COARSE function.

This menu is to set Scan Type. Options are as follows:

SQ: When SQ is selected, scan would stop when a valid signal

is detected. The radio would resume scanning after signal

disappears for 5s.

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TI: When TI is selected, scan would stop when

detected. The radio would resume scanning 5 seconds later,
whether signal disappears or not.

Default: SQ

(6) TSR (Transmitting SWR Protection)

a valid signal is

OFF: When OFF is selected, the Power Supplying Voltage is disabled.
Default: ON (DC 10.5V-16V)

(8) TLD (Content displayed on the LCD when transmitting)

This menu is to choose whether to enable Transmitting SWR
Protection function or not.

ON: When ON is selected, the radio will detect the SWR of antenna.

Once the SWR is beyond the SWR set in advance, the radio
would prohibit transmitting automatically and loudspeaker will
emit voice prompt. Then, “HI S” icon will display on the LCD to
remind you that the antenna SWR is too high or antenna do not
connect well.

OFF: When OFF is selected, SWR Protection function is disabled.
NOTE: To protect the radio from long transmission under high SWR,

the radio would automatically start SWR Protection once the
SWR Value is higher than 20:1.

Default: ON (SWR=<10:1)
(7) TDC (Power Supplied Voltage Protection)

This menu is to choose whether to enable Power supplied Voltage
Protection function or not.

ON: When ON is selected, the radio will detect the supplied voltage.

Once the voltage surpasses the voltage setup in advance, the
radio would display “DC LO” or “DC HI” to remind you that the
voltage is not in normal state. Meanwhile, the radio will prohibit
transmitting and emit beep prompt.

This menu is to set the content displayed on the LCD when
transmitting.

TF: When TF is selected, LCD would display transmitting

frequency when transmitting.

SR: When SR is selected, LCD would display SWR value of antenna

when transmitting, for example: "1.2" on the LCD.

BAT: When BAT is sel

when transmitting, for example: "13.8DC" on the LCD.

TOT: When TOT is selected, LCD would display TOT remaining time

when transmitting. And TOT would count down till remaining time
is 0, for example: "170" displayed on the LCD display.

Default: TF
(9) RBF (ROGER BEEP Frequency Setting)

This menu is to select frequency of Roger Beep. The frequency range
is 300Hz—3KHz. The shift step is 10Hz.

Default: 1050Hz
(10) RBT (ROGER BEEP Holding Time)

This menu is to select Roger Beep Holding Time from 50ms - 1000ms.
The shift step is 50ms.

Default: 500ms

ected, LCD would display Supplied Voltage

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(11) CFR (CW Side Tone Frequency)

This menu is to select CW Side Tone Frequency from 300Hz-3kHz ,
the shift step is 10Hz.

Default: 1050Hz.

(12) TON (Transmitting Single-Tone Frequency)
This menu is to select Transmitting Single-

Tone Frequency from 300Hz -3kHz. The
shift step is 10Hz.

Default: 1050Hz
(13) NOG

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It refers to TX MON function. Users can set the volume and grade of
the TX MON by software. The higher grade goes to louder TX MON.
64 grades in total (OFF,0-63)

Default: OFF
(14) CSV

This menu is to adjust the side voice of CW SIDE VOL CW. 64 grades
in total. Default: 31.

(15) ICG
This menu refers to MIC GAIN function.

Users can set the value by software. The
higher value goes to higher sensitivity. 64
grades in total (OFF,0-63).

Default: 5

(16) BEU
This menu is to set the volume of beep. 64 grades in total(OFF,0-63).
Default: 31

OPERATING PROCEDURE TO RECEIVE

1.

Be sure that power supply, microphone and antenna are
connected to the proper connectors before going to the next
step.

2.

Turn the radio on by tuning VOLUME control clockwise.

3.

Rotate the VOLUME knob to set a comfortable listening level.

4.

SET the MODE knob to the desired mode.

5.

Set the CHANNEL selector knob to select the desired channel.

6.

Set the RF gain control full clockwise to maximum RF gain.

7.

Listen to the background noise from the speaker. Turn the
SQUELCH control clockwise slowly until the noise disappears (no
signal should be present). Leave the control at this setting. The
Squelch is now properly adjusted. The receiver will remain quiet
until a signal is actually received. Do not advance the control too
far, or some of the weaker signals can not be heard.

OPERATING PROCEDURE TO TRANSMIT

1.

Select the desired channel of transmission.

2.

Press the PTT key on the microphone and speak in a normal voice.

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SPECIFICATIONS

General

Frequency Range 28.000MHz—29.700MHz
Operating mode

Channel
Frequency Step
Frequency Stability

Temperature Range
Microphone impedance
Rated voltage
Dimensuions

Current
Ground negative ground

Weight Approx. 1.4kg
Antenna impedance 50Ω unbalanced

Power Output

Modulation

Spurious emission Less than -50dB
Maximum FM deviation

SSB/CW/AM/FM
Up to 60ch per bank, 6 banks
10Hz 100Hz 1KHz 10KHz
±1ppm

-30℃ to +50℃

2kΩ

DC 13.8V ±15%
170(W) X 52(H) X 215(D) mm
transmit: 6A Max

Receive: 800mA(Max) 400mA(squelched)

TRANSMI

FM/AM/CW:1-12W(adjustable)
USB/LSB:0-25W(adjustable)

AM:Amplitude modulation
FM:Variable reactance frequnecy modulation
SSB:Balanced modulation

+/-2.5KHz

TTER

RECEIVE

Circuitry

Sensitivity

Selectivity

Intermediate frequency

Audio Output 3W (8Ω, 10% TDD)
Intermoduration rejection

ratio
Spurious and image

rejection ration

*

All specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Double conversion superheterodyne

SSB: 0dBu(1uV)
CW: -12dBu(0.25uV)
AM: +6dBu(2uV)
FM: -6dBu(0.5uV)

SSB, CW, AM(narrow): 2.4KHz/-6dB

4.5KHz/-60dB
AM, FM: 6KHz/-6dB 18KHz/-60dB

AM/FM: 10.695 MHz 1st IF, 455 KHz 2nd IF
SSB: 10.695 MHz

More than 65dB

＞48dB

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

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Problem Possible Causes and Potential Solutions

(a) Power is on, nothing appears on

Display.

(b) Fuse is blown. Check and solve problem resulting in blown fuse and replace fuse with new fuse.

Polarities of power connection are reversed. Connect red lead to positive terminal and black lead to
negative terminal of DC power supply.

(c) No sound comes from speaker.

(d)

Key and Dial do not function. Key-lock function is activated. Cancel Key-lock function.

(e) PTT key is pressed but

transmission does not occur.

If a problem should occur, first try the troubleshooting procedure given above. If the problem persists, contact your nearest ALINCO
dealer for technical assistances.

Squelch is muted. Decrease squelch level.

• Microphone connection is poor. Connect microphone properly.

• Antenna connection is poor. Connect antenna properly.

Hereby, ALINCO, INC. declares that the radio equipment type DX-10 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/

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]

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