Dittel 7016, FSG 7016 Operator's Manual

FSG 7016

WATER- and DUSTPROOF

HANDHELD UHF/AM

TRANSCEIVER

incl. VOX FUNCTION

Operator's Manual

applies for FSG 7016, article no F10165

Before operating the Transceiver, please

read this manual thoroughly!

Please observe the Safety Information!

Keep for future use!

Document No. OM 030/1.00-E

Article No. D10011

Revision No. 7

Date of Issue November 2009

Dittel Messtechnik GmbH Avionics Division

Erpftinger Straße 36  86899 Landsberg  Germany

Telephone [phone] / 3351-0  Fax [phone] / 3351-49

e-mail: [e-mail]  Internet: www.dittel.com

Dittel Messtechnik GmbH is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2005. It is an accredited manufacturer of aeronautical

equipment DE.21G.0100, maintenance facility DE.145.0245, and development facility ETSO-2C37e/ETSO-2C38e.

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Warranty - Copyright - Service

Warranty

The details and data in this operator's manual correspond to the respective
state of technology on the day of printing. We reserve our right to change
without prior notice due to new technological design or corresponding new
production technology.

Dittel Messtechnik GmbH takes no guarantee for these documents with
respect to application and interpretation.

Dittel Messtechnik GmbH ("Warrantor") warrants to the purchaser of new radio
equipment of the warrantor's manufacture that such equipment shall be free
from defects in material and workmanship from the date of delivery.
Equipment and accessory items not manufactured by the Warrantor carry the
standard warranty of the manufacturer thereof.

This warranty does not cover equipment which has been

1. damaged or not maintained as reasonable and necessary,

2. modified in any way,

3. improperly installed,

4. repaired by someone other than the warrantor or an authorised
warranty avionics workshop, or

5. used in a manner or purpose for which the equipment was not
intended.

This warranty shall not extend to incidental or consequential damages arising
from operation of the equipment or from any claimed breach of this warranty.

Copyright  2009 Dittel Messtechnik GmbH

All rights reserved. This document contains proprietary information and such
information may not be disclosed to others for any purpose nor used for
manufacturing purposes without prior written permission of the manufacturer
Dittel Messtechnik GmbH, 86899 Landsberg, Germany.

In this document no mention is made of patents, trademark rights, or other
proprietary rights which may attach to certain words or entries. The absence of
such mention, however, in no way implies that the words or entries in question
are exempt from such rights.

Service Information

Should any unusual problem arise or further information be desired, please
contact your nearest DITTEL representative or the Dittel Messtechnik GmbH,
Avionics Department, Erpftinger Strasse 36, 86899 Landsberg, Germany.

The information in this Operator's Manual does not profess to include all the details of design,
production, or variation of the equipment, or to cover all the possible contingencies which may
arise during operation or maintenance. We welcome your comments concerning this Manual.
Although every effort has been made to keep it free of errors, some may occur. When reporting
a specific problem, please describe it briefly and include the Operator's Manual article number,
paragraph or figure number, and the page number.
Send your comments to Publications Department

Dittel Messtechnik GmbH

Erpftinger Strasse 36
86899 Landsberg am Lech
Germany
or via e-mail to: [e-mail]

Subject to technical changes Printed in Germany

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Table of Contents

Paragraph Page

Warranty - Copyright - Service ........................................................................................................ 2

Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 3

Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................................................4

SAFETY INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... 5

Section 1, General Description.......................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Equipment Description ................................................................................................... 7

1.2.1 Sophisticated Programming ....................................................................................... 7

1.2.2 Modes of Operation.................................................................................................... 8

1.3 License Requirement ..................................................................................................... 9

1.4 Equipment Supplied ....................................................................................................... 9

1.5 Optional Equipment / Spares ......................................................................................... 9

Section 2, Charging and Battery Test ........................................................................................... 11

2.1 Battery Information ....................................................................................................... 11

2.2 Battery Replacement.................................................................................................... 11

2.3 Recharging the Battery using DL-5A/7016 Drop-in Charger......................................... 12

2.4 Battery Test .................................................................................................................. 13

Section 3, Windows Programming using Programming Software V2.0 ..........................15

3.1 Introduction................................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Hard- and Software Requirements............................................................................... 15

3.3 Installation Procedure................................................................................................... 15

3.4 Control Window Command Information Instruction...................................................... 17

3.5 Edit individual settings temporarily ............................................................................... 18

3.6 Programming the new Setting(s).................................................................................. 18

3.7 Finishing the Reprogramming ...................................................................................... 18

Section 4, Operating Instructions...................................................................................................19

4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................... 19

4.2 Operator's Switches, Controls and Indicators .............................................................. 19

4.3 Preparation for Use ...................................................................................................... 22

4.4 Operation in the Receive (Listen) Mode....................................................................... 23

4.5 Operation in the Transmit (Talk) Mode......................................................................... 24

4.6 Matching an External Microphone................................................................................ 25

4.7 Operation using a Headset or Helmet .......................................................................... 26

4.8 Voice Controlled Transmit Operation (VOX) ................................................................ 27

4.9 Switching OFF.............................................................................................................. 27

4.10 Siting ............................................................................................................................ 28

4.11 Functional Checks........................................................................................................ 28

Section 5, Technical Summary of Transceiver FSG 7016 .......................................................29

5.1 Leading Particulars....................................................................................................... 29

5.2 Transmitter Characteristics: ......................................................................................... 29

5.3 Receiver Characteristics: ............................................................................................. 30

5.4 Physical and Environmental Data: ............................................................................... 30

Certificates ...........................................................................................................................................31

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

A/C Aircraft

A/N Article Number (Dittel

Messtechnik GmbH)

AGC Automatic Gain Control

Ah Ampere hour

AM Amplitude Modulation

ANT Antenna

Ass'y Assembly

AWG American Wire Gauge

ccw

Counterclockwise (turn left ↺)

CH Channel

cont'd Continued

CTS Ready-to-Transmit

cw

Clockwise (turn right ↻)

dB Decibel

dia. Diameter

EMF Electromotive Force (voltage of

an open circuit)

F/CH Frequency/Channel

FL Flight Level

g Acceleration due to gravity

GHz Gigahertz (1,000,000,000 Hz)

GND Ground

HI High Power

Hz Hertz

IF Intermediate Frequency

kHz Kilohertz (1,000 Hz)

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LED Light Emitting Diode

LO Low Power

LOS Line-Of-Sight

m Modulation

mA Milliamperes (1/1000 A)

MD Mode

MHz Megahertz (1,000,000 Hz)

MIC Microphone

ms Millisecond (1/1000 sec)

mW Milliwatt (10

-3

W)

NM Nautical miles (1.852 km)

nW Nanowatt (10

-9

W)

PEP Peak Envelope Power

PLL Phase-Locked Loop

ppm Parts per million

PTT Push-To-Talk

pW Picowatt (10

-12

W)

PWR Power

RF Radio Frequency

rms Effective value

(root mean square)

RTS Invitation to send

RX Receive

RxD Receive data

S+N/N Signal-to-Noise Ratio

SINAD

Ratio:

Signal noise distortion

noise distortion

++

+

SPKR Loudspeaker

SQ Squelch

STBY Standby

STO Store

SWR Standing-Wave Ratio

TOT Time-Out-Timer

TX Transmit

TxD Transmit data

UHF Ultra-High Frequency

VCO Voltage-Controlled Oscillator

Vdc Volts, direct current

VHF Very-High Frequency

VOL Volume

VSWR Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio

W Watt

 Ohm

°C Degrees Centigrade

°F Degrees Fahrenheit

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Every radio, when transmitting, radiates energy into the atmosphere that may, under certain
conditions, cause the generation of sparks. All users of our UHF/AM Transceiver FSG 7016
should be aware of the following warning:

+++ Do not operate this radio in an explosive atmosphere +++

(gas, petroleum fuels, solvents, dust, etc.)!

During normal use, the radio will subject you to radio energy substantially below the level where
any kind of harm is reported.

TO ENSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, please observe the following simple rules:

• Only persons entitled may operate the UHF/AM Transceiver FSG 7016!

• DO NOT transmit when the helical antenna is very close to, or touching, exposed parts of the

body, especially the face and eyes.

• DO NOT transmit in closed vehicles, aircraft or inside buildings with the helical antenna! This
may trigger the airbag, cause malfunction of the avionics or confuse other electronic
equipment! Always operate the radio on a suitable outside / external antenna! Assure
appropriate lightning protection where an elevated outdoor antenna is used.

• DO NOT transmit on a busy channel!

• DO NOT press and hold the transmit (PTT) key when not actually desiring to transmit.

• DO NOT allow children to play with any radio equipment containing a transmitter.

• DO NOT operate the radio whilst driving. It should also be noticed that the use of a hand held

microphone while driving could constitute an offence under the Road Traffic Regulations in
certain countries.

• Always turn OFF the radio when replacing the battery pack.

• The UHF/AM Transceiver FSG 7016 may be used exclusively for communication on the

UHF/AM airband frequencies.

• Unauthorised modifications and changes of the system are forbidden!

• When replacing defective parts use only original parts or parts recommended by the

manufacturer.

• In order to prevent corrosion, the radio should be rinsed with tap-water after use in sea­water. Wipe dry using a clean, lint-free cloth.

Nickel-metal hydride Batteries Handling Precaution

• Never dispose Ni-MH batteries in a fire or expose to high temperatures.

• Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of Ni-MH batteries together with

electrically conductive material, including lead wires.

• Do not transport or store Ni-MH batteries with their uncovered terminals.

• Do not strike or drop Ni-MH batteries. Sharp impacts or concussion to batteries may result in

leakage, heat generation and bursting.

• Never disassemble, modify or reconstruct Ni-MH battery packs.

• Ni-MH batteries contain a strong colourless alkali liquid. The alkali is extremely corrosive and

will cause skin damage. If any liquid from a Ni-MH battery comes in contact with a user's
eyes, they should immediately flush their eyes with clean water enough and consult a doctor.
The strong alkali can damage eyes and lead to permanent loss of eyesight.

Ni-MH

This radio contains a Ni-MH battery!

• DO NOT dispose worn out Ni-MH batteries with domestic waste.

• Consumers are obliged by law to return Ni-MH batteries at the end of their

service lives to the public collecting points set up for this purpose or point of
sale.

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Section 1 General Description

1.1 Introduction

This Operator's Manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical
and electrical characteristics of the Dittel Messtechnik GmbH FSG 7016 handheld
water- and dustproof UHF/AM Communications Transceiver with VOX controlled
transmit.
This excellent transceiver system FSG 7016, article no F10165, manufactured by
Dittel Messtechnik GmbH, 86899 Landsberg am Lech, Germany, is a
microprocessor controlled, high performance, 16-channels pre-set, handheld
UHF/AM air band transceiver, complete with rechargeable, snap-on battery pack,
helical antenna and removable, adjustable carrying strap on the radio's rear side.
Every unit leaves our factory only after extensive tests.

1.2 Equipment Description

This light weight, small size, splash and dust proof transceiver offers universal
operation on up to 16 fixed, software pre-programmed channels at 25 kHz spacing
out of 7,000 channels within the full UHF/AM 225.000 MHz to 399.975 MHz
frequency range. The rechargeable 1,500 mAh high capacity Ni-MH battery,
together with three programmable RF output levels plus 'receive only' mode on any
channel, allow very flexible operations.
The operating mode is Simplex, i.e. transmitting or receiving only in turns.
Excellent collocation characteristics - especially the very high receiver sensitivity ­allow universal, flexible and reliable line of sight voice radio communications also in
difficult environment. Due to a built-in voice controlled communication function
(VOX) -transmitting without pressing any PTT key - both hands get therefore free
for other jobs. Very long battery operating times are available for independent hand
portable, body worn, and mobile use, and even for long distance fixed base
operations, where a wide band roof top external antenna (antistatic grounded) is
used.
Battery replacement or discharge does not result in loss of memory information.
A comprehensive manually or automatically activated acoustic and LED battery
status control, besides the high level transmit side tone, gives the operator easy to
understand battery status information, most useful at difficult missions. This is
especially helpful in extreme operating conditions, e.g. as helicopter winch men or
for parachute missions.
The audio volume is adjustable in seven steps to control receive, transmit side
tone, and battery status/warning beep tones.
External microphone sensitivity can be easily set in seven steps.
Both - the built-in microphone and internal loudspeaker - are switched OFF, when
an external microphone is connected to the multifunction 10-pole accessory socket.

Together with a wide range of accessories, this high performance light weight
handy UHF/AM radio is especially suitable for reliable use also under extremely
difficult environmental operating conditions.

1.2.1 Sophisticated Programming

Easy interfacing through the 10-pole accessory socket, using a special DITTEL
adapter cable to any standard Personal Computer running WINDOWS 98, NT,
2000 or XP, allows simple and quick control, selection, and reprogramming on any
of the 16 memory channels. Any combination of frequency and / or RF output
power selection / programming is possible.

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1.2.2 Modes of Operation

The transceiver may be operated in two main modes - transmit or receive - as
selected by the transmit (PTT) key or an external microphone of the transceiver:
TRANSMIT MODE (STANDARD) - When the built-in or accessory PTT key is
pressed and held, the transceiver will operate in the transmit mode.
TRANSMIT MODE (VOX operation) - When talking into an external microphone
(e.g. throat microphone), the transceiver will operate in the transmit mode.
Transmission is monitored by a sidetone signal applied to the phone.

The 'TX BATT' LED will light red, indicating that the transmitter is activated. A five
minute transmit time out timer is used to limit the duration of calls and to guard
against accidental PTT locking on the transmitter and tying up the radio system.
Transmission will occur on one of the 16 pre-programmed channel frequencies
(any frequency out of 7,000 channels) with an pre-programmed output power level,
determined by the setting of the 'CH' switch.
RECEIVE MODE - When the built-in or accessory PTT key is released, or during
VOX-Mode talking into the external microphone stops, the transceiver will operate
in the receive mode. The 'TX BATT' red LED will go OFF, indicating that the
transmitter is de-activated. Reception on one of the 16 pre-programmed channel
frequencies, as selected by the 'CH' switch, will occur. The setting of the 'VOL'
control determines the audio level produced from the internal loudspeaker and/or
the external headphone. When the 'VOL' control is adjusted in the clockwise
direction, the audio level will increase.

IMPORTANT!

• For VOX or other operating conditions, an external helmet or
headset microphone have to be connected to the 'EXT' accessory
socket of the transceiver.

• In this case, either the built-in PTT key, the PTT key of an external
equipment, or the voice level (VOX) operates the transceiver.

• When the connector of an external microphone or headset
microphone is connected to the transceiver 'EXT' accessory socket,
the FSG 7016 loudspeaker and

microphone are disabled and the
'VOL' control will adjust the audio level applied to the external
speaker or headphone, as applicable.

• When operating the FSG 7016 together with a speaker/microphone
A/N F10168, the FSG 7016 speaker is disabled during receive. When
pressing the PTT key at the speaker/microphone, the FSG 7016
microphone will be disabled!

• Connection of only a headphone (without microphone) does not
disable the FSG 7016 built-in microphone and loudspeaker.

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1.3 License Requirement

IMPORTANT!

• This UHF/AM equipment always requires an individual operating

license. Depending on national regulations, such license must be
applied for at appropriate National Authorities, using suitable
application forms.

• Your DITTEL representative can assist you in filing the appropriate

documents and will program each radio with your authorised
frequencies, operating modes TX/RX or RX only, for each of the 16
channels.

1.4 Equipment Supplied

UHF/AM hand-held airband Transceiver FSG 7016, 16 pre­programmed channels (factory pre-set or on customer's order)
out of 7,000 channels (E58154); including one 1.5 Ah battery
pack (E58155), helical antenna (E55275), hand-holder (E55383)
and Operator's Manual, ready for use.

Article Number

F10165

1.5 Optional Equipment / Spares

Various audio, control, antenna, and charger accessories allow mobile flight co­ordination and many other demanding applications, besides even specialised
operations, like airfield, Search And Rescue, parachute, helicopter winch man, fire
fighting, Naval air and/or Army air mission use, etc.

10-pole accessory connector, twist lock, sealed,

to connect customer’s accessories to FSG 7016,......................................F10172

Spare wideband helical antenna, 225 … 400 MHz,

high omni-directional efficiency, TNC connector ..................................... E55275

TNC antenna coaxial cable connector, solder type ................................. E08976

DL-5A/7016 drop-in automatic 10 hr. automatic desktop Ni-MH charger,

115/230 VAC, temperature controlled, autoswitching to trickle rate.........F10167

Spare Ni-MH battery 12 Vdc/1,500 mAh, protected, sealed.................... E58155

Hand-holder complete, with adjustable strap, hook and loop fastener.... E55383

Spare adjustable strap, black, hook and loop fastener............................ E55997

Speaker/Microphone, fist type, coiled cord, rain proof,

10-pole plug ..............................................................................................F10168

External inline PTT key U-94 A/U, coiled cord, 10-pole plug....................F10170

FSG_PROG control software for PC computer, CD-ROM .......................F10173

Interface cable to PC computer (RS-232) COM1 or COM2,

10-pole to 25-p female, adapter 25-p male/9-p female.............................F10166

Set of Adapters, to perform pressure test ................................................F10187

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