Datron HH7700 Operator's Manual

HH7700-MSOP

HH7700

5W VHF Handheld Transceiver

Operator Manual

Datron World Communications, Inc.

Part No. HH7700-MSOP

Release Date: February 2008

Revision: B

3030 Enterprise Court

Vista, CA 92081, USA

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

www.dtwc.com

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© 2003 Datron World Communications, Inc. (Datron)

All rights reserved.

Datron World Communications, Inc.

This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may only be used
or copied in accordance with the terms of such license. The information in this manual is furnished
for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a
commitment by Datron. Datron assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies
that may appear in this book.

Except as permitted by such license, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or
otherwise without the prior written permission of Datron.

Software License Agreement and Warranty

This software is licensed to the user (licensee) under the express terms and conditions of Datron’s
software licensing policies and agreement as outlined below. By receiving and installing this software
package the user (licensee) has indicated acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement
presented herewith.

As used in this document, the term “Software” shall mean the application or control software in
machine readable format and the hardware protection key, along with any or all supporting
documentation, as well as all updated or enhanced versions of the program supplied to the user at later
date(s). This software license does not include source code, and therefore, no license is granted with
respect to source code of any kind utilized directly or indirectly in any Datron or Datron supplied
third party product. Note, in some cases, covered software may be included in Datron products in
RAM or ROM, and/or forms of machine readable code, not readily accessible to the user or licensee.

In consideration of the terms and conditions of this agreement, Datron grants the user a non­exclusive, nontransferable license to install and operate one copy of the program. Licensee agrees not
to attempt, aid, authorize, or direct any effort, either directly or indirectly to reverse engineer or
reverse compile the Software. Licensee further agrees they or their agents are not authorized to make
derivative versions or changes to the Software.

Title to and ownership of the Software shall at all times remain with Datron and/or its licensors.
Further, no license is granted to copy or reproduce in any form whatsoever the Software supplied
without the express written permission of Datron, prior to any such contemplated action.

Datron may terminate this agreement and discontinue further warranty coverage at any time due to
failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.

In such an event, Datron will provide the user with written notice of such a “failure-to-comply” and
the user will have 10 days to demonstrate that a remedy has been implemented. If the user fails to
perform, the agreement will be terminated by further written notice from Datron. Upon termination,
the user shall immediately return all original Software, documentation, and any copies of each to
Datron.

This Software is licensed “AS IS” and Datron provides a warranty that covers the media upon which
the Software is embedded for a period of 30 days from receipt of the product. Under this warranty
policy Datron’s sole obligation shall be to replace or repair, at Datron’s discretion, any such media
that in Datron’s opinion proves defective.

The user is obligated to provide Datron with a detailed description of possible defects along with
sample material such that Datron can reproduce the identified defects.

By receipt and use, user (licensee) acknowledges that certain software developed or distributed by
Datron is controlled by one or more governmental agencies. The user (licensee) herewith
acknowledges they will take all necessary actions to comply with applicable regulations concerning
the use of licensed software. Further, Datron is under no obligation to supply source code or
documentation of its software for any reason.

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Datron makes no representation, express or implied, with respect to any Software licensed under this
document as to its fitness for any particular purpose or intended use. Furthermore, Datron shall have
no liability under this agreement for any incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of
the use of any supplied software programs. Datron reserves the right to make periodic changes in it’s
software for any purpose without any obligation to notify users.

One Year Limited Warranty and Remedies

Datron warrants that its equipment is free from defects in design, materials, and workmanship for a
period of 12 months from the date of installation of the equipment,

but in no event later than 15 months from the date of shipment. If the equipment does not provide
satisfactory service due to defects covered by this warranty, Datron will, at its option, replace or
repair the equipment free of charge.

Should it be impractical to return the equipment for repair, Datron will provide replacements for
defective parts contained in the equipment for a period of 12 months from the date of installation of
the equipment, but in no event later than 15 months from the date of shipment.

This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Repair service performed by
Datron is warranted for the balance of the original warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer.
Exclusive Warranty: There are no other warranties beyond the warranty as contained herein. No
agent, employee, or representative of Datron has any authority to bind Datron to any affirmation,
representation, or warranty concerning the equipment or its parts that is not in conformity with the
warranties contained herein.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH ABOVE, NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT OR THE PARTS
CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND DATRON
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED HEREIN.

Limitations of Warranty: This warranty does not cover:
Physical damage to the equipment or its parts that does not involve defects in design, material, or
workmanship, including damage by impact, liquids, temperature, or gases.

Damage to the equipment or its parts caused by lightning, static discharge, voltage transients, or
application of incorrect supply voltages.

Defects or failures caused by unauthorized attempts to repair or modify the equipment. Defects or
failures caused by Buyer abuse or misuse.

Return of Equipment - Domestic: To obtain performance of any obligation under this warranty, the
equipment must be returned freight prepaid to the Technical Support Services. Datron World
Communications Inc., 3030 Enterprise Court, Vista, California 92081. The equipment must be
packed securely. Datron shall not be responsible for any damage incurred in transit. A letter
containing the following information must be included with the equipment.

a. Model, serial number, and date of installation.

b. Name of dealer or supplier of the equipment.

c. Detailed explanation of problem.

d. Return shipping instructions.

e. Telephone or fax number where Buyer may be contacted.

Datron will return the equipment prepaid by United Parcel Service, Parcel Post, or truck. If alternate
shipping is specified by Buyer, freight charges will be made collect. Return of Equipment ­International: Contact Datron or your local Representative for specific instructions. Do not return
equipment without authorization. It is usually not possible to clear equipment through U.S. Customs
without the correct documentation. If equipment is returned without authorization, Buyer is
responsible for all taxes, customs duties, clearance charges, and other associated costs.

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Parts Replacement: The following instructions for the supply of replacement parts must be
followed:

a. Return the parts prepaid to “Parts Replacement” Datron World Communications Inc., 3030
Enterprise Court, Vista, California 92081; and
b. Include a letter with the following information:

1. Part number

2. Serial number and model of equipment

3. Date of installation
Parts returned without this information will not be replaced. In the event of a dispute over the age of
the replacement part, components date-coded over 24 months previously will be considered out of
warranty.

Remedies: Buyer’s sole remedies and the entire liability of Datron are set forth above. In no event
will Datron be liable to Buyer or any other person for any damages, including any incidental or
consequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost savings, or other damages arising out of use of or
inability to use the equipment.

Safety Considerations

This product and manual must be thoroughly understood before attempting installation and operation.
To do so without proper knowledge can result in equipment failure and bodily injury.

Caution: Before applying ac power, be sure that the equipment has be properly configured for the
available line voltage. Attempted operation at the wrong voltage can result in damage and voids the
warranty. See the manuals section on installation. DO NOT operate equipment with cover removed.

Earth Ground: All Datron products are supplied with a standard, 3-wire, grounded ac plug. DO
NOT attempt to disable the ground terminal by using 2-wire adapters of any type. Any disconnection
of the equipment ground causes a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury. DO NOT
operate any equipment until a suitable ground has been established. Consult the manual section on
grounding.

Servicing: Only trained personnel should carry out servicing. To avoid electric shock, DO NOT open
the case unless qualified to do so. Various measurements and adjustments described in this manual are
performed in ac power applied and the protective covers removed. Capacitors (particularly the large
power supply electrolytics) can remain charged for a considerable time after the unit has been shut
off. Use particular care when working around them, as a short circuit can release sufficient energy to
cause damage to the equipment and possible injury.

To protect against fire hazard, always replace line fuses with ones of the same current rating and type
(normal delay, slow-blow, etc.). DO NOT use higher value replacements in an attempt to prevent fuse
failure. If fuses are failing repeatedly this indicates a probable defect in the equipment that needs
attention.

Use only genuine Datron factory parts for full performance and safety of this product.

CONTENTS

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1: Introduction

The HH7700 VHF Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Referenced Manuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

2: Radio Basics

Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Programmable Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Scroll Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Shift Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Monitor Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

LCD Display and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Audio Signal Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Accessory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

3: Radio Operation

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Selecting Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Setting Output Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Sending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Monitoring the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Setting Squelch Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Key Lock Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Power Save Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Back Light Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Scramble Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

VOX Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Whisper Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Cloning a Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Programmed Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

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1: INTRODUCTION

The HH7700 VHF Radio

Datron’s HH7700 is a compact and lightweight VHF
handheld transceiver that provides communications
capability in the 30 to 88 MHz band. RF power output
levels of 500 mW, 2W and 5W can be selected. It offers
up to 2320 channels at 25 kHz spacing or 4640 channels
at 12.5 kHz spacing. The HH7700 has a programmable
100 channel memory selectable via keypad, and up to
fifteen programmable preset channels selectable via
rotary knob.

The HH7700 is interoperable in FM clear-voice mode
with Datron’s squad radio family (PRC1060/70/80), the
SpectreV series (PRC2100/2150), the new PRC7700V
and most other single-channel 30 to 88 MHz VHF/FM
radios using a 150 Hz tone-squelch or CTCSS squelch
system.

Most of the radio’s settings and buttons are already
programmed into the radio using the HH7700
Programmer software. Request a list of the functions
that are assigned to the buttons and knobs on the radio. For details about
programming the radio, refer to the HH7700-PROG-MSOP
Programmer Guide.

Features include:

• Ease of operation

• Selectable power levels

• Computer programmable

• Cloning

• 100 Channel memory

•LCD display

• Vox (standard)

• Whisper (standard)

• Full range of accessories

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Technical Specifications

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Characteristic Description

General

Frequency Range 30 MHz to 87.9875 MHz

CCIR Emission 16K0F3E (wide), 11K0F3E (narrow)

Mode Simplex

Channel Spacing 25 kHz (wide), or 12.5 kHz (narrow)

Preset Channels 15

Modulation FM (300 Hz to 3000 Hz)

Display Alphanumeric, 14 segments, 5 digits, icons

Programming Computer programmable

Current
Consumption

Transmit mode: Less than 2.0A
Receive mode: Less than 0.6A

Battery Life 4000 mAH Li-Ion: ~18 hours

(5-5-90, high power)
2200 mAH Ni-MH: ~10 hours
(5-5-90, high power)

Environmental

Temperature -30°C to +60°C

Humidity 90%

Water Resistance Splash proof

Receiver

Receiver Type Dual conversion, super heterodyne

Sensitivity Better than 0.35µV for 12 dB SINAD

Squelch 150 Hz tone, CTCSS (39 tones)

Audio Distortion ≤3%

Audio Output 400mW (≤5% distortion), 500mW max.

Output Impedance 8Ω