INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TX3200
UHF TRANSCEIVER
STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS
PTY. LTD.
CONTENTS
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Selecting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Squelch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Priority Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Optional Group Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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CTCSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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CTCSS Tone Frequency Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disabling Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Channel Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The following items are included with your TX3200
• TX3200 Transceiver |
• Microphone Clip |
• Mounting cradle |
• DC Lead |
• Instruction Manual |
• Screw Pack |
• Microphone |
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If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or place of purchase.
INTRODUCTION
Your GME Electrophone TX3200 transceiver is Australian designed and built and is one of the most advanced UHF Citizen Band radio available.
The TX3200 combines the very latest in electronic hardware with the most up-to-date computer aided design and manufacturing techniques to produce an extremely compact mobile radio with outstanding specifications and performance.
The TX3200’s small size means it can be mounted in almost any convenient location and its strong diecast aluminium chassis makes it the most robust transceiver of its kind. With just two rotary controls and four touch keys, the TX3200 is the easiest to operate UHF transceiver in our range.
FEATURES
•Microprocessor Controlled Frequency Synthesiser: Allows user programmable control of scanning, channel memories and selected feature options.
•Permanent Memory: Retains all user settings in non-volatile memory even when the power has been removed.
•Programmable Scan Function: Scans up to 40 user programmable channels with a choice of either Group or Open scan functions available (dealer selectable).
•Individually Programmable DUPLEX function: User selectable for only those individual channels in your area that have repeaters, leaving the others free for use as extra simplex channels.
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•Priority Channel: A user programmable priority channel feature allows your working or local repeater channel to be instantly recalled at the press of a button.
•High Contrast Liquid Crystal Display:
Fully detailed LCD provides a visual indication of the selected channel and all selected functions at a glance. Backlit for viewing at night.
•CTCSS: A built-in Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System provides quiet channel operation.
•Feature Disabling Function: Allows Scanning, Squelch, Duplex, Priority and CTCSS to be enabled or disabled to make the radio simpler to operate.
•Overvoltage Protection: Special overvoltage detection circuitry protects the radio and warns of excessive voltage conditions by flashing the display.
•Surface Mount Technology: The very latest surface mount component types, design and assembly techniques and quality control procedures are used to ensure the highest performance and reliability.
•Designed and Manufactured in Australia:
The TX3200 has been totally designed and manufactured in Gladesville NSW to meet the demanding needs of the Australian community.
OPERATION
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VOLUME
Rotate the volume control clockwise past the “click” to turn the TX3200 on. Adjust the volume control for a comfortable listening level.
If no sound is heard, temporarily unmute the radio by briefly pressing the SQL key. You can now adjust the volume by listening to the receiver’s background noise. When finished,
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briefly press the SQL key again to re-mute the radio.
BACK LIGHTING
The Liquid Crystal Display and function keys are backlit for easy viewing at night or in low light situations. The back lighting is on at all times while the TX3200 is turned on.
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SELECTING CHANNELS
Select the required channel by rotating the channel selector knob. Rotate the knob clockwise to select higher channels and counter-clockwise to select lower channels. The selected channel is displayed on the LCD.
SQUELCH
The squelch is used to eliminate any annoying background noise when there are no signals present. The TX3200 features a preset squelch system. The squelch level has been factory set to provide optimum performance.
The Squelch can be Opened or Closed with the SQL key. When the Squelch is Open, the receiver’s background noise can be heard and ‘BUSY’ is displayed. When the Squelch is closed, the receiver remains quiet when there are no signals present but any incoming signals will override the Squelch and be heard in the speaker.
To Open the Squelch, briefly press the SQL key. A low beep with be heard. If there are no signals present you will hear the receiver’s background noise.
To Close the Squelch, briefly press the SQL key again. A high beep will be heard and the receiver will become quiet.
DUPLEX SWITCH
Duplex operation allows the TX3200 to transmit on a different frequency to that which it receives. This allows operation through any repeater stations in your area. Repeaters automatically re-transmit your signal over a wider area, providing greatly increased range.
The Duplex function operates only on channels 1 - 8. When Duplex is selected on one of these channels, the TX3200 receives on that channel but actually transmits 30 channels higher.
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The TX3200 allows you to select duplex operation on individual channels. This is particularly useful in country areas where there may only be one or two repeaters. Then unused repeater channels can be used for normal simplex or direct radio-to-radio communications.
To select Duplex on individual channels:
1.Select the required channel 1 - 8.
2.Briefly press the DUP key. “DUP” will appear on the display accompanied by a high beep.
To remove Duplex from a channel:
1.Select the required channel 1 - 8. “DUP” will be visible on the display.
2.Briefly press the DUP key. “DUP” will disappear from the display accompanied by a low beep.
PRIORITY CHANNEL
The Priority channel feature allows you to store one of the 40 channels in the TX3200 as a priority channel that can be instantly recalled at the press of a key. This can be used to provide instant access to your working channel or your local repeater channel.
To store a Priority channel:
1.Select the required channel.
2.Press and hold the PRI key. The channel display will flash for a moment then a high beep will be heard as the selected channel is stored.
To recall a Priority channel:
Briefly press the PRI key. The TX3200 will immediately switch to the Priority channel accompanied by a high beep.
SCANNING
The TX3200 is factory programmed with an Open Scan function that allows a group of
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user programmable channels to be scanned for activity. Channels are scanned at a rate of 20 channels per second. If a busy channel is found, scanning will pause to allow the signal to be heard. Once the channel has been clear for 5 seconds, scanning will resume automatically.
Your TX3200 is supplied with all 40 UHF CB channels programmed into the scan memory. Any channels not required can be removed as necessary.
- 2 - 3 - 4 - . . . . . . . . . . - 39 - 40
Programming Open Scan Memories.
To add or remove channels from the scan memory:
1.Check that the radio is not already scanning. If it is, briefly press the SCAN key to cancel the scan function.
2.Select the required channel using the rotary channel selector switch.
•If “M” is displayed to the upper left of the channel number, the selected channel is presently in the scan memory. It can be removed by holding the SCAN key in until a low beep is heard. “M” will then disappear indicating the channel is no longer in memory.
•If “M” is not visible to the upper left of the channel number, then the selected channel is not in the memory. To add it, hold the SCAN key in until a high beep is heard. “M” will now appear to the upper left of the channel number.
3.Repeat step 2 to add or remove other channels in the scan memory.
To scan the selected channels, briefly press the SCAN key. A high beep will be heard, SCAN will appear in the display and the radio will begin scanning.
NOTE: If there are no channels programmed in the scan memory when you press the SCAN
key, a low beep will be heard and the command will be ignored.
If a busy channel is found, scanning will pause on that channel to allow the signal to be heard and will remain there for as long as the channel remains busy. Once the channel has been clear for 5 seconds, scanning will resume automatically.
•To skip over a busy channel, briefly press the SCAN key twice.
•To talk on a busy channel while in Scan mode simply press the Push-To-Talk button on the microphone. The radio will exit the Scan mode and remain on the channel. When you have finished your conversation, briefly press the SCAN key to resume scanning.
•To cancel the Scan, briefly press the SCAN key. A low beep will be heard and “SCAN” will disappear from the display. The radio will remain on the last channel that was scanned.
NOTE: The radio will not scan if the squelch is open.
OPTIONAL GROUP SCAN FUNCTION
“Group Scan” is a dealer activated alternative to the standard “Open Scan” function described above. It is intended for situations where the user needs to operate on their regular working channel but also wants to monitor several other channels. If you believe that the group scan feature is more useful to your needs, contact your dealer to arrange for your TX3200 to be reprogrammed.
With Group Scan installed, you can transmit and receive normally on your priority (working) channel, but between breaks in the conversation, the radio will scan and listen to several other channels. The receiver will continue to scan the other channels ONLY WHILE THERE ARE NO SIGNALS ON THE PRIORITY CHANNEL.
e.g. Using priority channel 20 with GS channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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