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,
China and many other countries.Windouws 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.
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 trafc 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)
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Warranty Policies
Please consult with your dealer before purchase.
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