ALINCO, INC. - Maas Elektronik
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1. ee 2nL LH I L s the function EE the dial e eg pr TIMO SEED de Fress and hold key uniu ac vating AHAPE 135 i50 UP DOWNI k lect th 47 weil LA LT u35 158 the function menu Rotate thedial or use keys to select the menu UP DOWN keys to select the menu 20 HYPER and pressthe dial COMP and press the dial 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select desired setting ALINCO 6 Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE HYPER1 Super channel 1 display mode HYPER2 Super channel 2 display mode 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue WHYPERE 435158 E MENU 21 KEYPAD LOCKOUT 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 21 LOCK and press the dial af DL ER wan LIL D 435 158 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value Es ON Turn on the key lock All keys my operation are locked except key OFF Turn off the key lock 21 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 22 PTT LOCKOUT This function is to prohibit or restrict PTT operations 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select xi DELT the menu 22 LOCKT and press the dial mL LIL ha 43615 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to sele2. 510 512 520 22 523 530 540 550 555 560 57 Cat 633 5l 1 711 Si N ale BE N 5 5 5 5 5 Wu Wu N 53 56 5 570 5 572 600 601 602 5 610 612 620 62 i 630 032 633 634 635 ee 637 7 d 5 640 642 650 52 653 654 655 656 657 660 662 670 672 700 702 577 3 2 Dp Wi N 710 7u ALINCO ke e
3. In standby hold key for over 1 second to turn On Off frequency reverse function When reverse function is on the TX frequency will IH CTCSS DCS SCAN change to RX frequency and RX frequency change to TX frequency In standby long press key to enter CTCSS DCS scan when find The signaling will also be reversed if CTCSS DCS signaling existed in matching CTCSS DCS signal the scan will pause in the scan pause this channel way In the CTCSS DCS Scan status rotate band switch or press the ALINCO MIC UP DOWN key can change the scan direction 5 To enable this function the channel shall be programmed with note CTCSS DCS decode E DUAL WATCH In standby Press and while IS icon is displayed on the screen press key to enter Dual Watch mode The radio will scan the channel in every 5 seconds When the radio receives matching signal it pause scanning until the signaling disappear Repeat above operation to exit Dual watch E EMERGENCY ALARM To start emergency alarm press and hold key until the transceiver displays ALARM and emit alarm Re power on the transceiver to exit alarm This transceiver has 4 kind of alarm which can be setup by programming software E CHANNEL FREQUENCY SCAN x FREQUENCY SCAN In VFO mode press the or key to start scanning During the scanning turn the dial or press UP DOWN keys to change the scanning direction Press PTT or keys other than UP DOWN to Stop scanning CHANNEL SCAN In Memory
4. components or fall off of the unit ALIN G O _ _ _ _ i MDC POWER CABLE CONNECTION MOBILE OPERATION The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12V Never connect the transceiver to a 24V battery Be sure to use a 12V vehicle battery that has sufficient current capacity If the current to the transceiver is insufficient the display may darken during transmission or transmitting output power may drop excessively 1 Route the DC power cable supplied with the transceiver directly to the vehicle s battery terminals using the shortest path from the transceiver v Never use the cigarette lighter socket as a DC source v The entire length of the cable must be dressed so it is isolated from heat moisture and the engine secondary high voltage ignition system cables 2 After installing cable in order to avoid the risk of damp please use heat resistant tap to tie together with fuse box Don t forget to reinforce whole cable 3 In order to avoid the risk of short circuit please cut down connection with negative of battery then connect with radio 4 Confirm the correct polarity of the connections then attach the power cable to the battery terminals red connects to the positive terminal and black connects to the negative terminal v Never remove the fuse holders from the cable EE Initial Installation 5 Reconnect any wiring removed from the negative termina
5. 158 E MENU 37 DISPLAY MODE a signal of any kind is being received 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate Bi N u OFF BCLO is disabled Transmitting is allowed in any receiving the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 37 DISPLAY and press the dial 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys 37 nT to select the mode FREQ Displays channel number 7a E MENU 39 DTMF SELF ID ENQUIRY frequency in memory mode Li 35 15d 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate status 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue and switches to VFO mode by the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select 1 ER E H oT TMI T TH pressing key ER LH CH bu the menu 39 DTMF ID and press the dial 33717 HET dl 435 6D CH Displays only memory channel 2 The DTMF self ID is shown on the display numbers an M AME ME 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the 35 ram i MG di wi 1 TNT iD NAME Displays channel number MAIN WAE ALINLU dial to set and continue way LIL I 435 157 name tags in memory mode and switches to VFO mode by pressing v key P MENU 40 S TONE SELF ID ENQUIRY 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 40 5TONE ID E MENU 38 BUSY CHANNEL LOCKOUT BCLO and press t
6. VOL knob of selected band clockwise L GEIER to increase the audio level counterclockwise to z s decrease ES IDEM TRANSCEIVER DR 638 CS COMP Om REP li p SUBGD XRO E is Glan aad ars om esses PRI Bex 11 t 4 Rotate the SQL ring counterclockwise to hear the white noise to set the audio NOTE level properly E SOUELCH LEVEL SETTING Rotate the SQL ring of selected band clockwise to increase the squelch level counterclockwise to 5 decrease A noise is heard at the minimum setting ICS COMP Om REP MI SUBGD RO Squelch is to cut the white noise in stand by state l Setting it too high may risk missing weaker signals but lower setting may NOTE open squelch often hearing more noise You should set the levels of both MAIN and SUB bands before start operating NM SWITCH BETWEEN VFO AND MEMORY MODE In standby press or key to switch between VFO Frequency ALINCO and Memory mode When in memory mode ae the memory channel number appears on the w HU II u3c left side of memory frequency E SETTING FREQUENCY In VFO mode turn the dial clockwise to increase frequency Counterclockwise to decrease Every click will increase or decrease frequency by one channel step To select MAIN and SUB band press the dial Press key then turn the dial or UP DOWN keys to change the frequency by 1MHz step IDEM TRANSCEIVER DR 638 CS COMP Om REP SUB GO RO
7. activating the function menu Rotate 1 3 the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 35 SCAN M and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value MEN Scans all memory channels in the channel scanning mode MSN Scans only Priority memory channels in the channel scanning mode WLAN uas sa Ai TIME 435150 A BUSY 495 158 4 SELED uas sa Crane og 2 weil AN M 935 ep MEN we MEN 435150 MUN was ep Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 36 OFFSET FREQUENCY The difference between the transmitting and receiving frequencies for repeater operation is called shift or offset frequnecy 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the E Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE ET dial or use UP DOWN keys to selectthe 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to BOEDI V N menu 36 SHIFT and press the dial MIFIT 43515 select the mode ww MELA 435150 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys RLORP Signaling BCLO transmitting to select desired value between 0 and 3 MEI Uae ich is inhibited when a signal with 33 D MOO uac En VLEM PL DT 3515 100MHz pt eel UM different CTCSS DCS setting is sie 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue being received 3 Di nui x RLOBU Transmitting is inhibited when ww NL Liou 035
8. when the vehicle battery is b not fully charged or when the engine is OFF the battery may become NOTE discharged and will not have sufficient reserves to start the vehicle Avoid using the transceiver in these conditions POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE DISPLAY After connecting the transceiver to the power supply long press the key enter Menu 12 Sub Band Display menu and select DC IN then it will appear current power supply voltage on the right side of Screen The display immediately changes as the voltage supply changes It also displays voltage during transmission The range of displayed voltage is from 8V to16V DC Because the Important displayed value is estimated please use a voltmeter when a more precise reading is desired E ANTENNA CONNECTION Before operating install an efficient well tuned antenna The success of your installation will depend on the type of antenna and its correct installation Use a 500 impedance antenna and low loss coaxial feed line that has a characteristic impedance of 50Q to match the transceiver input impedance Coupling the antenna to the transceiver via feed lines having an impedance other than 50Q reduces the efficiency of the antenna system and can cause interference to nearby televisions radio receivers and other electronic equipment Transmitting without first connecting an antenna or other matched load may damage the transceiver Always connect the antenna to the Wo t
9. you use with this product Please check your local regulations for details on recycling option or disposal of the batteries in your area B About transceiver S o QD 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 WARNING E About power supply Q Q dy Q 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 European users When a transceiver is powered from an external DC power source adapter power supply cigar plug etc make sure that this power supply has approval to the level of IEC EN 60950 1 ALINGO CONTENTS New and Innovative Features sees 1 High Mid Low Power Setting s 13 Supplied Accessories Optional Accessories i Frequency ETE TEN EE EE EE PY FE dX EEN 13 Supplied ACCesSOries
10. 146MH and 430 440MHz for receiving Some restriction may apply depending on the versions EA displayed but can t hear any audio please check the selective E SOUELGH OFF SOUELGH OFF MOMENTARY Press and hold key cancels the squelch and signaling setting temporary to monitor incoming signals of currently operating band Release the key to activate the squelch and signaling settings wn 113 5 435 150 Pressing sk key on the microphone functions SS same as above but holds squelch off until the x is pressed again E TRANSMITTING Before transmitting monitor the frequnecy to make sure the channel is vacant and won t cause interference to others ALINCO ED EL Basic Operations Hold PTT key to transmit and speak at approximately 5cm 2 inces to This function is valid only when current channel setup with offset the microphone in normal voice level Too NOTE frequency and offset direction loud or too low voice level may cause trouble ILL Ch rcm A n ww 32 Mi 495 150 hearing at the receiving stations oe ma wa E CTCSS DCS SETTING 4 Mens ng is possible only on the MAIN band Operating In standby press key or microphone key can setting the note setting can t be changed while transmitting CTCSS DCS encoding and decoding for current channel 1 Press key When the screen displays the CTCSS freguency PS TRANSMIT DTMF 2TONE STONE SIGNALING and gj icon rotate band switch or MIC UP DOWN keys to se
11. 47 KEYPAD BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the WR This function is valid only when both bands operate in VFO mode dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the TM ME n E MENU 42 WIDE NARROW FM MODE menu 47 DIMMER and press the dial K Wane 435 58 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to i ss the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select select the value my zr 435158 the menu 42 WINNAR and press the dial Se DAN ya jn Available value 32 brightness levels 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue select the mode MT NE ac n WIDE Wide bandwidth 25KHz i eke SDN E MENU 48 CALLING RECORD MIDDLE Middle bandwidth 20KHz ve The transceiver offers enquiry of calling record MIL 435 158 Ss il activati NARROW Narrow bandwidth 12 5KHz 4 sis 1 Press and hold uc key until activating mm the function menu Rotate the dial or use BRAN TE Jt ica x Ui 135 i NOTE and press the dial pru 133 jy The FM bandwidth must be set correctly in accordance with your local 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to mnl Niga 435 158 NOTE regulations Incorrect setting may also cause poor audio quality select the value ALINCO Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE 6 This t
12. ALINCO INC Yodoyabashi Dai bldg 13F 4 4 9 Koraibashi Chuo ku Osaka 541 0043 Japan Phone 81 6 7636 2362 Fax 81 6 6208 3802 http www alinco com E mail export alinco co jp C 0 7 0 0 DR 638HE VHF UHF FM amateur transceiver 144 000 145 995MHz 430 000 439 995MHz Use of this device is authorized in all EU and EFTA member et states CH ICE LI NOR RoHS Operator s license is required Copyright Alinco Inc PS0820 FNEH NI Printed in China A1 140422 VHF UHF FM Mobile Transceiver DR 638H 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 ALINCO Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing this excellent Alinco transceiver Our products are ranked among the finest 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 operation
13. Busy Channel LockougpcCLO 24 Menu 39 DTMF Self ID Enquiry cortes 24 Menu 40 5 TONE Self ID Enquiry eenene 24 Menu 41 VFO Frequency Linkage sesse ee esse ee ee ee ee 25 Menu 42 Wide Narrow FM Mode ee ee ke ke 25 Menu 44 46 LCD backlight A 25 Menu 47 Keypad backlight brightness ee ke ke ee ee 25 Me nu 48 Calling RECO EE 25 Men 49 AM IFUNCHHON AE EE rie 26 Menu 51 VHF External speaker port iese ee esse ee ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 26 Menu 52 Beep Volume control ee AA ee 26 Menu 53 EU EE 26 Menu 54 Microphone Speaker teria 26 Menu 55 Memory Banks Enouim sees see esse ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee 27 Menu 56 Memory Banks Linking 27 Menu 64 Password Function ee ee ee ee ee ee 27 Microphone Operation see ee ek Ra Ee AE RR EA Ek RR ee ee 28 Send DTMF Signaling 3 2 22 Ve ge oe net citt Ng Ke Re ges Vere 28 Main Sub band Switchihg coco creep EE BREER SE reus Reg 28 Function operation through PA PD Keys 28 Cable Clone Resume Factory Default Programming Software Installing and Starting 31 Utility Software in Windows system sssssee 31 Maintenant EE 32 Trouble Shooting 32 Specifications EE KS EK EE aada SR ER 33 Appendix 34 51 groups CTCSS Tone Frequency Hz ssssessssss 34 1024 groups DCS Code ese ke ee 34 ALINGO New and Innovative Features v 758 memory channels v 50 Watt
14. D mm Weight about 1 15kg zo Sepcifications are subject to change without notice due to advancements NOTE jn technology ALINCO Receiver Wide band 0 25uV 270dB 1 3dB 0 3 3KHz 245dB gt 2W 10 Narrow band Sensitivity 12dB SINAD Adjacent Channel Selectivity Audio Response 0 35uV 1 3dB 0 3 2 55KHz Hum amp Noise Audio distortion Audio power output Transmitter Wide band Narrow band 50W 25W 10W 5W VHF 40W 25W 10W SW UHF 16KOF3E 11K F3E 270dB 240dB 260dB 1 3dB 0 3 3KHz Power Output Modulation Adjacent Channel Power 260dB Hum amp Noise Spurious Emission Audio Response Audio Distortion 1 3dB 0 3 2 55KHz ER Appendix Gi I 51 GROUPS CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY HZ E 1024 GROUPS DCS CODE 110 9 1318 156 7 171 3 186 2 203 5 229 1 Ser ooo oor wx oe ww ws ww wr 017 Dn 037 E 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 077 107 71 9 85 4 ooo nas 141 3 162 2 177 3 1192 8 210 7 sud The self defined CTCSS tone supports non standard codes The frequency shall be pre programmed 5 25 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 65 15 1 12 1 14 1 1 167 207 2 2 17 7 37 7 57 77 17 27 ALINCO 357 303 370 aa 372 33 374 375 376 377 x N is positive code is negative code total 1024 groups 500 502
15. EC The microphone UP DOWN key also able to adjust frequency ress ey will increase decrease the frequency by one step AI Press UP DOWN key will i d he fi b size Hold UP DOWN key will adjust the frequency continuously INPUT FREQUENCY THROUGH MICROPHONE NUMBER KEY In VFO mode you can input the frequency by the numerical keys Out of the band frequnecies are automatically rejected For example to input 145 320MHz press 1 4 5 3 2 0 sucsessively When completed a decimal point appears at the MHz order x When the Band lockout function is on the operating ranges will be limited E SETTING CHANNEL In memory mode you can select the frequency by turning the dial Turn clockwise to increase counterclockwise to decrease the channel numbers To switch the MAIN SUB band press the dial While a memory channel is shown in SUB band X icon appears Pressing UP DOWN keys on microphone also sets channels z 3 The mamory channels must be pre programmed to operate in the memory NOTE mode Empty channels numbers won t be displayed during operation and appears only during memory setting e INPUT CHANNEL THROUGH MICROPHONE NUMBER KEY In memory mode pressing 3 numerical keys recalls the desired memory channel For example press 0 0 1 recalls channel 1 Press 0 3 0 for ch 30 and 5 1 2 for ch 512 If the input channel is not programmed in advance an error beep sounds and returns to last channel operated While pr
16. FF Turn off password function 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue 5 When password function is on correct password shall be input after power NOTE on The password shall be programmed before using this function Numeric Keys UP DOWN lock key Microphone speaker You can operate the transceiver by keypad or input desired freguency and channel through the EMS 77 microphone E SEND DTMF SIGNALING Hold the PTT key input the desired DTMF signaling by the numeric keys E MAIN SUB BAND SWITCHING At the default setting both MAIN and SUB bands are displayed The transmitting is possible only on the frequency channel shown on the LEFT To transmit press the M S key to set the desired frequency or channel on the LEFT side of the display E FUNCTION OPERATION THROUGH PA PD KEYS This function must be preprogrammed using the utility software in advance RPTR OFFSET direction setup in standby 128 PATH 435 en press the key programmed as RPTR function will change the offset direction When LCD displays Microphone Operation Ss means plus offset when the LCD displays means minus offset WR This function is valid only when current channel set with offset frequency PRI Add or delete priority channel In channel mode press the key programmed as PRI function to set priority channel when the LCD displays P1 the current channel is set as priority chan
17. MAIN Appears while Main gang 4 Band Indicator The indicator light on for Main band 22 P1 Appears whenicurrent channels priority channel TX RX Indicator llluminates red while transmitting green while 23 P2 Appears while channel setting in Scan skip 5 Main Sub receiving signals 24 P3 Flash while open Scan 6 PTT Push TO Talk key Press this key to transmit 25 Appears while main sub receive squelch opened 7 up Increase frequency channel number or setting 26 aas MAIN Transmit power indicator receive indicator value 27 SUB Receive indicator 8 DOWN M id frequency channel number or setting value MICROPHONE 9 MIC Speak here during transmission E When shut the speaker in the base you can hear 10 Speaker the calling by this speaker ALINCO cow SiL e e MIC Connector Diagram in the front view of connector GND Grounding EN Mic Microphone Cy MIC GND Microphone Grounding PTT Push To Talk 2 amp Remote connect to control Down Decrease Do DC 5V Up Increase AF out speaker out ALINCO A 5 Basic Operations Important The explanations herein are based on manufacturer s default setting EE SWITCHING THE POWER ON OFF POWER ON Press key to turn on Appears ALINCO DR 638 then displays current frequency or channel POWER OFF Press key for over 0 5 Second to turn off POWER E ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the
18. N Main band switch in standby press the key programmed as MAIN function to choose left band or right band as Main band VFO MR Working mode switch in standby press the key programmed as VFO MR function to switch SCAN Scan function in standby press the key programmed as SCAN function to start channel scan or frequency scan SQL OFF Turn off Squelch in standby press the key programmed as SQL OFF function to turn off squelch you can hear very weak signal repeat the above function to turn on squelch TBST Transmit tone burst in standby press the key programmed as TBST function to transmit selected tone burst This function is use to wake sleeping repeater ALINCO E between channel mode and frequency mode A REV 435 158 wf CALL wis 158 A MAIN 435 158 eV FUL MA 495 sa uf SCAN was se SL EF 435158 CALL OUT Calling in standby press the key programmed as CALL OUT function to transmit pre programmed DTMF 2TONE STONE code COMP Compander function in standby press the key programmed as COMP to turn on or turn off Compander function SCR Scrambler function in standby press SCR function to check Scrambler function The optional scrambler groups from 9 fixed groups and 2 self defined groups the key programmed as eH MAIN SCR TONE DEC Add Optional Signaling in
19. PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue x when open SQL ring adjustment is inefficiency E MENU 33 OFFSET DIRECTION 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 33 RPT MOD and press the dial 7700 TMO Ti 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value Minus offset means transmitting DOT freguency is lower than receiving G freguency Plus offset means transmitting wwii T 4395 50 frequency is higher than receiving frequency OFF OFFSET is turn off Transmitting frequency is the same as receiving frequency 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue P MENU 34 SCAN RESUME CONDITION 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 34 SCAN and press the dial ALINCO 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value TIME Pauses 5 seconds to receive the signal and resume scanning BUSY Remains on the frequency until the signal is gone then resume scanning after pausing 2 seconds SECEDE Cancels scanning when a signal is received and stopped scanning Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 35 PRIORITY CHANNEL SCAN Priority channels must be pre programmed in P SCAN to set this parameter Press and hold key until
20. RESUME FACTORY DEFAULT If your radio seems to be malfunctioning becuase of wrong operation or setup this function will be able to resume all setup and channels to factory default Hold key while power on the radio all channnel and function setup will resume to factory default Note The memory channels will be erased and can t recall after reset Use of the utility software explained in the next page enables to store and recall memory data ALINCO z am med Programming Software Installing and Starting MI UTILITY SOFTWARE IN WINDOWS SYSTEM ERW 12 driver installation To use DR 638 setting utility software a PC cable ERW 12 is necessary Before using the ERW 12 a driver software should be installed Please visit http www prolific com tw gt Products Apprications gt Smart IO gt Serial parallel for the most updated driver software of the device used in the ERW 12 USB serial conversion cable The manufacturer of the device offers the driver and its complete instructions in English Unzip the downloaded file unzip and click on the PL Prolific Driverlnstaller v to start installation DR 638 utility software NOTICE Amateur radio version software is downloadable from ALINCO com The manufacturer distributes the Commercial user version to the dealers through the authorized importers distributors only The dealers should consult with the distributor of your area for details To install click on the DR638 Clone Uti
21. Tone press this key can edit ANI code calling microphone input ALINCO VHF UHF TWIN BAND EU TRANSCEIVER DR 638 AM ii Nar G G9DCS COMP Om REP Short press Changes frequency step by 1MHz in Bag fa vi N IWI m BEBE 8 MHz VFO mode main MAN AV D IAM WI N n l5 Long press Open the frequency reverse function Lr EI NE E EE Im SIE B UB UB em SET MW DEL SHIFT LOCK PRI SKIP Short press Sets CTCSS and DCS values 9 TS DCS Long press When channel setting CTCSS DCS long press this key to open CTCSS DCS frequency scan OO 000009 0 o Short press Switches the output power in 4 levels Basic Functions 10 H L Long press Open the emergency alarm function NO FUNCTION El aas P ae e LED lluminates red while transmitting green while 1 PWR Power Press it to power On Off the transceiver 11 indicators receiving signals 2 Main AF knob Adjust Main band audio level Left Short press Starts scanning Sub AF knob Adjust Sub band audio level Right 12 SCAN Long press DTMF 2TONE STONE setting 3 Main SQL ring Adjust Main band squelch level Left Sub SQL ring Adjust Sub band squelch level Right 13 MONI Long press Opens squelch and cancels TSQ DCS temporary Rotate it to choose frequency channel Press it to DATE set the left band as Main Band In function set
22. ation of Alinco s radio product in this manual and on the product you may find symbols shown below Please read and understand the meanings of these symbols before starting to use the product This symbol is intended to alert the user to an Ab Gene 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 O Warning symbol An explanation is given Instruction symbol An explanation is given AN ALERT E Environment and condition of use Do not drive while handling the radio for your safety It is S recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of radio equipment while driving Some countries prohibit the operation of transceiver while driving SS eo o oeo WARNING 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 faciliti
23. ct the value ON PTT lock OFF PTT lock disabled 3 Press key to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 23 TOT PENALTY When transmission is shut down in the TOT mode this function prohibits ALINCO another transmission during a selected TOT penalty period regardless of the PTT key being pressed A beep sounds when the PTT key is pressed during the TOT penalty period T 2 3 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 23 TOTP and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value 1 30 second total of 30 setting parameters 3 rp OFF TOTP is turn off id 135 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue LI Eu e UR tu 4 E MENU 24 FREQUENCY REVERSE 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use ent Cl 435 158 UP DOWN keys to select the menu 24 uas REV and press the dial 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value ON Frequency Reverse is turn on The TX and RX frequency will be exchanged the CTCSS DCS signaling also will be exchanged if EV IM 435 ISB existed in current channel OFF Turn off Frequency Reverse 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 25 SUB BAND MUTE 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Ro
24. dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value 1 30 Minutes total of 30 setting parameters OFF TOT is turn off Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE Is 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue NOTI D 4 5 minutes is common and recommended IB MENU 28 31 MICROPHONE PA PB PC PD KEY SETUP 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select themenu No 28 31 menu The LCD displays PG PA PG PB PG PC PG PD and press the dial AO OD E s AL PA 435 158 DI pO 3r dl U Tu 135 15 tu PAI N 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select wanted value 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue WE For Menu details please refer to Page 28 29 Microphone Operation E MENU 32 RF SOUELCH The squelch opens only when the signal strength reaches to the selected S meter reading 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 32 RF SQL and press the dial 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value POT CM gc EI Soe 35150 ALINCO 6 Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE S 3 Squelch opens at 3 bar S 5 Squelch opens at 5 bars E 4 435 ISB S 9 Squelch opens at 9 bars S FULL Squelch opens at FULL scale reading only 3 Press
25. e 13 8V DC power supply not included Please contact local dealer to require The current capacity of your power supply must be 12A or more 1 Connect the DC power cable to the regulated DC power supply and ensure that the polarities are correct Red positive Black negative v Never directly connect the transceiver to an AC outlet v Use the supplied DC power cable to connect the transceiver to a regulated power supply v Do not substitute a cable with smaller gauge wires Regulated power supply DC power cable with fuse holder ALINCO 2 Connect the transceiver s DC power connector to the connector on the DC power cable v Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks v Before connecting the DC power to the transceiver be sure to 4 switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF NOTE e Do not plug the DC power supply into an AC outlet until you make all connections REPLACING FUSES If the fuse blows determine the cause then correct the problem After the problem is resolved replace the fuse If newly installed fuses continue to blow disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer for assistance zi El 5L Fuse Current Rating Gen Ce ip Supplied Accessory DC 20A power cable Only use fuses of the specified type and rating otherwise the transceiver could be damaged If you use the transceiver for a long period
26. e dial or use BAGI 435 i5 UP DOWN keys to select the menu 01 APO and press the dial s nr Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to J H H 435 GP select the value from 0 5 to 12 hours or OFF for not using this function Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 02 AUTOMATIC OFFSET This transceiver has automatic offset function When this function is on the transceiver will automatically transmitting with RX frequency x offset frequency 1 Press and hold key until activating ge 4D 435 159 the function menu Rotate the dial or use R du UP DOWN keys to select the menu 02 ARS and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select ON or OFF Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue When the ARS is ON the transceiver will automatically turn on offset direction the default offset for 144MHz range is 0 6MHz Frequency range Offset Direction 145 200 145 495MHz LCD displays E MENU 03 VFO CHANNEL STEP SETTING This menu appears only in the VFO mode Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 03 STEP and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value from 2 5K 5K 6 25K 10K 12 5K 15K 20K 25K 30K and 50KHz ges ISI Press PTT to set and exit or press the dia
27. e refer above MEMORY CHANNEL PROGRAMMING section for how to memory frequencies ALINCO EL 5 Basic Operations E CHANNEL COPY 1 In memory mode select the desired channel by using the dial or numerical keys 2 Press key to display gj and a memory channel number on the display 3 Rotate the dial or press UP DOWN keys to select a desired memory channel number 4 While displaying the g and a number BAS M IM 436 S press key MEN IN appears on the display Two beep is heard and then MEN IN dissapears channel copy completed If IS icon disappears during operation simply press the key again to resume B CHANNEL DELETE 15 1 2 In memory mode select the desired channel by using the dial or numerical keys Press key to display a then press key MENOUT appears on the display A beep is heard and the memory channel frequency disappears Then rotate the dial or press UP DOWN keys to confirm channel delete completed If 3 icon dissapears during operation simply press the key again to a 44 resume HM MIT us dad e ML wei 435 150 in Lh i5 ta E MEMORY BANKS OPERATION The transceiver has 6 groups A F and one no edit group Normal memory 1 to 200 200ch Bank A CH 201 to 300 100ch ALINCO Bank B CH 301 to 400 100ch Bank C CH 401 to 500 100ch Bank D CH 501 to 600 100ch Bank E CH 601 to 700 100ch Bank F CH 701 t
28. ect the DTMF group Press key again to go back to DTMF Pressing PTT will transmit with selected DTMF code 01 16 16 groups of DTMF codes programmable When the selected group is empty the LCD displays Press the dial so that the last bar starts IGTITMIT VI will iM w 335 150 uxo aa 435 158 MAIN 2 wu MAALIEE uac ww HOST 35158 no ge MAN 43515 flashing Turn the dial to select desired first character or number for DTMF tone coding Press the dial again to select the next Press the key to co DTMF group menu Repeat for more coding mplete and return to the Press key again to store values and exit code editing Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue ED Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE 6 H i COMP IB MENU 16 SOUELCH MODE SETUP ON l Turn on SEENEN is nu Gen This parameter becomes available only when CTCSS DCS or optional OFF Turn off Compander function WAN UI 333130 DTMF 5TONE TONE signaling has been set 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the A er I nu rn Ti dial to set and continue 1 SCH a hold E M AB GN AL uas 158 e function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 16 SGN SQL and press the dial E MENU 19 TONE BURST TONES 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to SS Tone burst tones are commonly used in Europe to activate re
29. es 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 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 ALINCO GE WARNING B 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 produc
30. essing the key CH and entering numbers are shown on the display E SWITCH BETWEEN MAIN BAND AND SUB BAND At the default setting both MAIN and SUB bands are displayed The transmitting is 4 7727 fowl 435 150 possible only on the frequency channel shown E Basic Operations EES Transmitting is prohibited outside of the specified freguency range OFF appears when PTT is pressed in the RX only frequency and alarming beep sounds 4 This transceiver can be set working on 2 UHF band or 2 VHF NoTE band E RECEIVING Both MAIN and SUB bands receive signals simultaneously While receiving signals the icon and signal strength icon will appear in the display and HG II u3c en audio sounds LILILI I NADA You may risk missing weaker signals when the squelch level is set too high If the Busy and signal strength icon are calling signaling setting like Tone squelch and DCS on the LEFT i To transmit press the dial to set the desired 435 frequency or channel on the LEFT side of the display E SELECTING THE OPERATING BAND 1 Select the MAIN band by pressing the dial so that MAIN appears on the left corner of the display By pressing and holding the key toggles the operating bands between 144 146MHz and 430 440MHz for receiving 2 Select the SUB band so that SUB appears above the frequency display on the right By pressing and holding the key toggles the operating bands between 144
31. fter choose the 2TONE encode group Press PTT will transmit selected NOTE code OFF setting turns off the beep sounds 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue 17 E MENU 06 CPU CLOCK FREQUENCY SETTING E MENU 08 STONE ENCODE SELECT 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 06 CLKSFT and press the dial the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 08 5T ENC and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys select the value from to select the value from 0 99 total 100 ON Change CPU clock groups OFF CPU clock frequency remain unchanged If the 5TONE encode are programmed with name the LCD will 3 When you hear a noise interference always on a certain same display the correspondent name channel even without connecting to the antenna try setting it to ON 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue parameter If the noise is CPU clock related it may be eliminated This feature is not a noise blanker 9 After choose the STONE encode group Press PTT will transmit selected 4 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue Nore code ALINCO E MENU 09 ADD OPTIONAL SIGNALING 1 Press and hold key until activating the func
32. he dial mM r ni III sie 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate 2 The 5 TONE self ID is shown on the V UI H 435 ia the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 38 REPLOCK display and press the dial 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the 49 Ic 345 435 158 dial to set and continue ALINCO E 6 Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE P MENU 41 VFO FREQUENCY LINKAGE E MENU 44 46 LCD BACKLIGHT 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate 1 Press and hold key until activating the the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select function menu Rotate the dial or use UP il HEI 435 ien the menu 41 VFOTR and press the dial AED TE 436 ien DOWN keys to select themenu No 44 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to 46 menu The LCD displays COL RED rn GEN uss E select the value COLGRN COL BLU and press the dial wii UL t Li 435 158 ON Turn on the Link In VFO mode both 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys erm F MAIN and SUB band freguencies to select wanted value Each color Red wel UL ALL 435 152 changes by the same channel steps Green Bule with 32 brightness levels at dial or UP DOWN operation 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the udi IE T jg 435 159 dial to set and continue EE ide OFF Turn off the Link 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU
33. l 6 Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver s power supply connector DC power cable Ext Power jack v Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks If the ignition key on off feature is desired optional feature use the optional EDC 43 For Cigar Plug connection cable Connect one of the cables between the ACC terminal or a Cigar Plug that operates with the vehicle ignition or ACC switch on the vehicle and EXT POWER jack on the rear side of the unit 7 When the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON Start position with the radio turned off the power switch illuminates The illumination will be turned off when the ignition key is turned to the off position To turn on the unit press the power switch manually while it is illuminated While ignition key is at ACC or ON position 8 When the ignition key is turned to ACC or ON position with the radio s power switch on the unit turns on automatically and the power switch will be lit Turn the ignition key to OFF position or manually turn the power switch off to shut down the radio 9 Use of ignition key ON OFF feature drains 5mAh of current from the battery as long as the EDC 43 is being connected ALINCO ae Initial Installation ACC terminal V Cigar Plug connection Optional EDC 43 required Ext Power jack x FIXED STATION OPERATION In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation you will need a separat
34. l to set and continue E MENU 04 VFO BAND LOCKOUT Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 04 BAND and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value from ON Turn on VFO band lockout function OFF Turn off VFO band lockout function 135 150 The scanning or frequency setting through the dial or numerical keys ALINCO ED 6 Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE become available only within the current VFO frequency band MH MENU 07 2TONE ENCODE SELECT 4 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 07 2T ENC and E MENU 05 BEEP SOUND press the dial em nm d 3 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to A i EI 135 15 the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 05 BEEP and select the value from 0 23 total 24 groups press the SE BEES If the 2TONE encode are programmed Ji TONAN 445 152 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to wet LE H 435 IG with name the LCD will display the select the value from correspondent name ON Turn on Beep function DEP DN 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue OFF Turn off Beep function wan OT DI DE A
35. lect If the current channel is with DTMF 2TONE 5TONE signaling hold PTT CTCSS encoding which is desired to setting press key or PTT and UP key will transmit selected Pre programmed signaling key to confirm and exit 2 Double Press key When the screen displays the CTCSS E HIGH MID LOW POWER SETTING frequency and gagr9 icon rotate band switch or MIC UP DOWN keys can sync setting the CTCSS encoding and decoding which is desired press key or PTT key to confirm and exit 3 Press key three times When the screen displays the DCS NO and DCS icon rotate band switch or MIC UP DOWN keys can sync select the CTCSS encoding and decoding which is desired press Press key to choose output power from 4 different levels Every press of the key toggles the setting as the chart below The setting is valid until next change in VFO mode but it holds only temporaly in the memory mode and changing the channel or turning on off the power will cancel the setting and recalls the original memory parameter of the output power setting key or PTT key to confirm and exit HIGH MID MID2 E CALL CHANNEL RECALLING VHF SOW VHF 25W VHF 10W VHF SW Press key to recall a preprogrammed channel It is convenient to UHF 40W UHF 25W UHF 10W UHF SW set the most frequently used channel in advance as a CALL channel for quicker operation Repeat it to return to the mem E FREQUENCY REVERSE last operating channel wi Ma D I was se
36. lity exe then follow the steps to complete the installation After being completed open the Device Manager menu of the Windows program to identify the assigned COM port ID of Prolific USB to Serial port Connect the ERW 12 cable to the microphone connector of the DR 638 turn it on then click on the DR 638 Icon to start the program At first the COM port setting window opens Select the assigned COM port ID After successfully selected the COM port the utility window opens You need to follow this instruction otherwise the ERW 12 doesn t recognize the DR 638 The operation is fairly simple please write read a simple dummy data several times to get used to the functions the program offers before actually edit the memory data When some parameters may be used the radio becomes like a landmobile and user reset is inhibited Please Consult your local dealers for technical support if necessary Alinco and ALINCO logo are registered trademarks of Alinco Incorporated Japan in the United States EU States Russia China and many other countries Windows 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 E TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem a Power is on nothing appears on Display b Fuse is blown c Display is too dim d No sound comes from speaker e Key and Dial do not function f Rotating Dial
37. mode press the or key to start scanning During the scanning turn the dial or press UP DOWN keys to change the scanning direction Press PTT or keys other than UP DOWN to stop scanning E Basic Operations IS E CHANNEL SCAN SKIP In Memory mode turn the dial to choose the channel to skip during scanning Press and while gj icon is displayed on the screen press key A beep sounds twice and the channel is set as the skip channel and P2 Lol lb ID uc ien icon Repeat it to cancel the setting a beep is heard once and P2 icon dissapears E MEMORY CHANNEL PROGRAMMING 1 In VFO mode select the desired frequency by using the dial or numerical keys 2 Press key to display gj and a memory channel number on the display 3 Rotate the dial or press UP DOWN keys to select a desired memory channel number 4 While displaying the g and a number press key MEN IN appears on the display While it s displayed press and hold the key again until a beep is heard and MEN IN dissapears The memory channel is set If z icon dissapears during operation simply press the key again to resume E SEARCH SCAN RANGE SETTING Five different search scan ranges are programmable Set a pair of upper and lower limit frequencies in each L1 U1 L5 U5 memory channels to activate the function L stands for the lower and U stands for the upper limit The upper limit must exceed the lower limit frequency L 45 S17 yas isn Pleas
38. nel Repeat above operation the P1 icon i i 2 DGT is Ee channel is not set bi E Hi 435 I5 LOW Output power setup in standby press the key programmed as as LOW function will change the power level When LCD displays HIGH the transmitting power on current channel is high When LCD displays MID1 the transmitting power on current channel is middle1 When LCD displays MID2 the transmitting power on current channel is middle 2 When LCD i itti I op ON netenmtira ver a UN vs TONE CTCSS DCS code setup In standby press the key programmed as TONE function will be able to setup CTCSS DCS code When the LCD displays gg and CTCSS frequency press the UP DOWN key to choose CTCSS encode When the LCD displays ag Ge and CTCSS frequency press the microphone UP DOWN key to choose CTCSS decode When the LCD displays DCS and DCS code press the microphone UP DOWN key to n Tn choose DCS code MHZ In VFO mode press the key programmed as MHZ function the megabit digital in the LCD flashes now rotate the dial or microphone UP DOWN key to adjust frequency by 1Mhz step woe MHZ 435 en ALINCO nas Microphone Operation REV In standby press the key programmed as REV function to turn on or turn off Frequency Revrse function CALL CALL channel switch in standby press the key programmed as CALL function to switch between CALL channel and current channel MAI
39. ntil activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 52 BP VOL and press the dial pge DP py yas en 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value LOW BEEP volume is low HIGH 435158 HIGH BEEP volume is high 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 53 TALK AROUND With this function on the transceiver will not able to communicate with another transceiver through a repeater 1 3 EM 537 d D rc Press and hold key until activating wis ALi 135 150 the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 53 TALK and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value 53 ri ON Turn on Talk Around OFF Turn off Talk Around Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 54 MICROPHONE SPEAKER 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 54 WIT CD E wWHNG SP 435158 ALINGO ETIS Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE 2 27 3 I HND SPK and press the dial i JUAT E HAP HOF 435 158 CDI Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to MT select the value HSPKOFF Turn off microphone speaker HSPK ON Turn on microphone speaker MEOUVNE See MSPKOFF Turn off Main speaker vul TAP 135 150 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and c
40. o 758 58ch In memory mode you can do the groups function according to the following instruction the groups number show in the position of channel number Normal memory show 1 2 3 Press key to display gj then press key to enter the group mode Rotating the dial to choose the groups you want Press the key again to confirm x icon appears on the display then the radio ww 17 goes to the group that you choose If there is not channel in your choose group it will return to the original channel Exit the groups mode Press the then press key in two times continuously sk icon disappears the radio will back to the channel mode Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE 6 You can set the operating parameters and functions of DR 638 to best Suite your demands 1 2 3 4 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the desired menu Press the dial to enter to the parameter setting state and rotate it or use UP DOWN keys to select the desired value Press the dial again to go back to the menu and set next parameters or press PTT or key to set the new parameter and return to the operating mode E MENU 01 APO AUTOMATIC POWER OFF Once APO is activated the transceiver will be automatically switched off when the pre set time is elapsed 1 3 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate th
41. ontinue J WIC Diop uc ala KLIN 435 158 MENU SS MEMORY BANKS ENQUIRY Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 55 BAK and press the dial ER AK 435158 The memory bank is shown on the display Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue I MENU 56 MEMORY BANKS LINKING Memory banks can be linked together for expanded scanning or viewing 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 56 BALK and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value ON OFF Select ON to turn on Bank Linking Off to turn off Bank Linking Menu 57 Bank A Link Menu 58 Bank B Link Menu 59 Bank C Link ON OFF BK ON OFF ON OFF 435 50 ALINCO Menu 60 Bank DLink ON OFF z Menu61 BankE Link ON OFF ANA E 435158 Menu 62 Bank E Link ON OFF n Menu63 Bank CH Link ON OFF ERK LH 435 sa Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue Mm MENU 64 PASSWORD FUNCTION 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 64 PASSWD and press the dial Bu AC DIT Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to aI Aa Ama 435 150 select the value ON Turn on password function O
42. oubleshoot the problem by yourself When a strange sound smoke and or strange odor comes out of the product e When the product is dropped or the case is broken or cracked e 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 Q the product and its accessories including the antenna if a thunderstorm is likely Turn off the unit remove the mobile antenna from its base Q and keep it in the vehicle if a thunderstorm is likely Please read cautions regarding the lightning protection on page 9 also B Maintenance Do not open the unit and its accessories Please consult with your local dealer of this product for service and assistance A CAUTION E Environment and condition of use 2 OOD 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 Do not modify dismantle incinerate or immerse the batteries that may be used in accessories
43. peaters select desired setting N LU 435 wen 1 Press and hold key until activating eo Normal squalch only EE _ the function menu Rotate the dial or use gr gc T 435 159 selective callin anciens i BTT TE Seige UP DOWN keys to select the menu 19 a m CTSS DCS if TsQ or ncs cress DI ea ink Ode e j ie oe 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select desired setting DCS code is required to open the squelch pry ty PLIXIL 435158 1000 1000Hz CT TO Optional signaling such as m pie i i FIG vas isa DTMF and 5 tone is required to open the EN 1450 1450Hz UN AE e squelch we TONE uas wen 1750 1750Hz peers TONE CTCSS DCS and an Optional 2100 2100Hz wie Elri 435158 signaling is required to open the squelch 6 r T 7 IH 435 GR 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the CT TO Opens squelch when matching dial to set and continue either one of CTCSS DCS or an optional signaling To send the tone press PTT then press down key Once the 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue repeater is open sending TBT is not necessary E MENU 20 HYPER The radio can be setting two kinds of display mode HYPER1 and HYPER2 Provide independent VFO Call Channel Group function E MENU 17 COMPANDER Compander reduces background noise but all users radios must be equipped with compander and turned on the function setting 1 Press and hold Lee key until activatin runc
44. play the sub band 2 frequnecy Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue While OFF is selected you can still switch beteen the MAIN and SUB bands This setting only hides the SUB band appearance not turning off the SUB band functions E MENU 13 DTMF ENCODE PRE LOADING TIMING 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 13 DTMF D and press the dial 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to man di 1 oo I ar S Ka Eu af Li Lh CO tu select the pre Loading time value from _ DUM 435150 100Ms 300Ms 600Ms 800Ms and 1000Ms JETT 333130 1 second 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue ALINCO 1 3 the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 14 DTMF S and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to TM D man di II 43515 select the time for transmit a single DTMF encoding tone and the interval time value from 30Ms 50Ms 80Ms 100Ms 150Ms iu T ME wit SAMS 435150 200Ms and 250Ms Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 15 DTMF ENCODE SETUP 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 15 DTMF W and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to sel
45. ransceiver before transmitting All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and transceiver damage a Initial Installation N ACCESSORIES CONNECTIONS x EXTERNAL SPEAKER If you plan to use the optional external speaker s There are 2 options For a single speaker plug into the 3 5mm SP Jack on the rear of the radio to hear both bands through one speaker To use dual speakers use the stereo plug it into the 3 5mm ST Jack on the rear of the radio to split the left and right bands between the 2 speakers External speaker MICROPHONE For voice communications connect a provided microphone into the Socket on the front of the main unit Turn the ring firmly on the plug until it locks Attach the supplied microphone hanger in an appropriate location using the screws included in the screw set oL CU Microphone connector ALINGO mee Initial Installation Microphone Antenna External Dual Speakers 3 5mm Stereo Out External single speaker 3 5mm Mono Out 4 After installing your antenna ensure that you have the best possible NOTE SWR reading IMPORTANT RF Hazard Warning The electro magnetic exposure of this device may exceed the European standards of the hazard level when transmitting at the high power setting while connec
46. ransceiver is able to record 16 calling at most 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 49 AM FUNCTION 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 49 AM and press the dial IB AM usb5200 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value AM M ON Turn on AM function ki IN vepnnn OFF Turn off AM function 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue 4 This function is only valid when the Main band frequency is VHF the NoTE function is invalid when the right band is set as Main band E MENU 51 VHF EXTERNAL SPEAKER PORT When the function setup as external EXT an external Dual Track speaker must be connected in order to hear the calling on VHF The calling from VHF and UHF are separated in 2 tracks 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use 5 d PEDN 435 15 UP DOWN keys to select the menu 51 B VSPCONT and press the dial 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value INT Internal speaker VHF and UHF band Cu share one speaker uat L EXT External speaker the calling on VHF is only audible through the external Dual Track speaker 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue MENU 52 BEEP VOLUME CONTROL 1 Press and hold key u
47. s 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 m 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 Conformity Symbols C 07000 Tested to comply MIL STD 810G Shock Method 514 6 lIV Vibration Method 516 6 I ALINCO CE Conformity Information This device is in compliance with the essential requirements of R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the certificate by the notified body can be reviewed at http www alinco com usa html DR 638HE VHF UHF FM Amateur Transceiver 144 000 145 995MHz 430 000 439 995MHz C 07000 This device is authorized for use in all EU and EFTA member states An operator s license is required for this device Manufacturer ALINCO Inc Electronics Division Yodoyabashi Dai bldg 13F 4 4 9 Koraibashi Chuo ku Osaka 541 0043 Japan Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling or proper disposal in your area To prevent any hazard during oper
48. s of power output on the VHF band and 40 Watts on the UHF band v UU UV VU VV operations v A large LCD with selectable backlit color Keys and microphone keypads are also backlit and ensures comfortable operation in the dark v CTCSS DCS 2 tones 5 tones and tone bursts for repeater access and sellective calling operations v Various scan functions including CTCSS DCS Scan v Variety of signaling such as emergency alarm ANI DTMF remote kill revive features v Compander function to decrease the background noise and enhance audio clarity v Wide and Narrow FM modes supported 25KHz 20KHz 12 5KHz v Theft alarm provides extra safety ALINCO MEE Supplied Accessories E SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Carefully unpack to make sure the following items are found in the package in addition to this manual e Transceiver e Microphone EMS 77 Mobile Mounting DC Power Cable with e Hardware Kit for Bracket DR 638 with DTMF keyboard Bracket Fuse Holder Black screws Tapping screws M4X8mm M5X8mm S Washer 4PCS es 6 e Spare Fuses User Manual Mic Hanger Unit P 0 4 The standard accessories may vary slightly depending on the version you have purchased Please contact your local authorized Alinco dealer should you have any questions Alinco and authorized dealers are not responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual Standard accessories may change without notice Warranty Polic
49. ss se ene ene Ee dade tee CTCSS DCS setting 13 Initial Installation seeeee eene nnn Call channel recalmg En 13 Mobile installation s s 3 die 13 DC Power Cable Connection 4 Dual Wath ees Ren a ec rcr do deer ere ee 14 Power supply voltage Display e Emergency ELO EE 14 Antenna Connection ie 6 Channel Fr quericy SCal criterio cet cua tech cuta 14 Accessories Connections ee ee ee seek ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee tentent ee 6 Channel Scan Skip ee sess EER RR EER RR EER GEREGEER EER ee 14 Front Panel Separation ee ee ee ee ee 7 Memory Channel Progoramming 14 Getting Acquainted ENEE 8 Search Scan Range Setting seen 14 Front panel Channel GODS in esiti AAR EER ER GE Ee ee Ee oe ger n i 15 Rear panel Channel Delete tret eoe tie Dra tiic tta 15 Display Memory Banks operation erige es 15 MIGFODHOFG OER EE OE genter per e ER N 10 PARAMETER SETTING MODE SET MODE 16 Basic Operations 11 Menu 01 APO Automatic power off 16 Switching the Power OO 11 Eeer 19 Adjusting the Volume 11 Menu 03 VFO Channel Step Gettng sedes ees dese ee ee ee 16 Free NORMEN NNNM NM Menu 04 VFO Band ockout ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 16 Switch between VEO and memory mode ee 11 Menu 05 Beep Sound MM maaan 17 Setting frequency 11 Menu 06 CPU Clock Frequency Setting iese see ee ee 17 Setting ee N N here spe e 11 Menu 07 2Tone Encode Select 17 Switch Be
50. standby press the key programmed as TONE DEC function to choose DTMF DT 2TONE 2T 5TONE 5T or OFF WIN Wide or narrow band setup in standby press the key programmed as W N function to choose Wide band middle and narrow band TALK In standby status press programmed Talk key to enable and disable Talk around function OFF No function OT REF r MEN LUN EL 435 64 Pos ut W W 435150 2i T Mb AW AH 035 158 Cable Clone El This feature will copy the programmed data and parameters from the master unit to slave units It copies the parameters and memory program settings 1 Use optional cloning cable connect the cable between the data jacks on both master and slave 2 Press and hold Cv key to power on then hold this key until the LCD displays CLONE Clone Cable EDS 29 3 Press the dial the Master unit and Slave unit both display CLONE XX XX stands for the data amount being cloned ri n when the Master unit displays CLONE again the Slave unit repower on means the clone completed Turn off the Slave unit and change another slave unit Then repeat step 3 to clone next radio rm ES 3 When the Master unit enter clone mode repeater step 3 will be able to clone multi radios NOTE fthe data is not successfully transmitted turn off both units make sure the cable connection is correct and repeat the entire operation from the beginning E
51. t 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 Oo OG OP E 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 ALINCO contacts are dirty and or dusty Shortcircuiting 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 S Do not plug the power supply into the wall outlet if the E 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 contact your local dealer of this product for service and assistance Do not use the product until the trouble is resolved Do not try to tr
52. tate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 25 MUTE and press the dial 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to Beil E 435 i52 select the value TX When the Main band is transmitting the sub band receive is mute a IK 435158 RX When the Main band is receiving the sub band receive is mute Ke Hu 435 SP RX TX Suspends the sub band receive at any ume wae TA RT vas sa 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 26 EDITING MEMORY NAME 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 26 NAME C and press the dial GEM AME 435 SP so that the last digit starts flashing Up to 7 characters can be registered in each memory channel 2 Turn the dial to select desired first irn character Press the dial again to edit the Ju AL 4 iL LI 135 157 next Press key to store values and exit the setting menu 3 Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue E MENU 27 TIME OUT TIMER TOT The time out timer limits the amount of continuously transmitting time When the transmitting reaches the selected TOT value the transmission will be automatically cut off and emits warning beep 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 27 TOT and press the dial 2 Rotate the
53. ted to a unity gain antenna at a distance of 63cm or less from the operator Furthermore the hazardous RF exposure level depends on the conditions of the combination of the antenna gain distance from the operator output setting and installation environment therefore the operator may be exposed to stronger RF even at a distance of more than 63cm 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 ALINCO HE FRONT PANEL SEPARATION The main unit can be set with either side facing up This can facilitate your ability to hear the speaker clearly Position the front panel as you prefer 1 Slide the front panel while keeping the tab pressed Front panel 3 Match the catch in the main unit with the slot in the front panel and fit the front panel into the main unit 4 Slide the front panel until it locks securily in place ET By using the optional separation kit EDS 28 you can use the front s panel and the main unit in separate positions The instruction manual for remote placement is provided with the EDS 28 Ee Getting Acquainted HE FRONT PANEL Short press Switches to CALL channel 7 CALL Long press When channel setting DTMF 5
54. tion the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 09 TONDEC and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value from DTMF means DTMF signaling is added 2TONE means DTMF signaling is added STONE means DTMF signaling is added OFF Turn off optional signaling Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue menu Rotate TOM di 435158 SION Ci 435158 TON ST 435150 ATAN GF 435 158 DTMF and 5Tone signaling can be applied for other advanced features such as ANI PTT ID group call select call remotely stun remotely kill Revive etc 3 The working of optional signaling shall be work associated with the squelch wore mode setup Refer to Squelch Mode setup in page 20 E MENU 10 TONE ENCODE SETUP 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 10 TXCDCS and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value from OFF Turn off both CTCSS DCS encode CTCSS Set CTCSS encode DCS Set DCS encode DT vr van d AL Jk 435 158 435 150 U 439 158 Available tones CTCSS 62 5 254 1Hz and one self define group total 52 groups DCS 000N 7771 total 1024 groups See the Appendix at the end of this booklet for more details E MENU 11 TONE DECODE SETUP Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE 6 3 Press PTT
55. to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue D UI g row 445 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 11 RXCDCS and press the dial Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value from OFF Turn off both CTCSS DCS decode CTCSS Set CTCSS decode DCS Set DCS decode Press PTT to set and exit or press the dial to set and continue Available tones CTCSS 62 5 254 1Hz and one self define group total 52 groups DCS 000N 7771 total 1024 groups See the Appendix at the end of this booklet for more details lol z The working of CTCSS DCS decode shall be work associated with the NOTE squelch mode setup Refer to Squelch Mode setup in page 19 ALINCO 6 Parameter Setting Mode SET MODE E MENU 14 DTMF ENCODE TRANSMITTING TIME Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate E MENU 12 SUB BAND DISPLAY 1 Press and hold key until activating the function menu Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the menu 12 DSPSUB and press the dial D iis ig THE E E Ig r w Mal abii 935 158 LO 2 Rotate the dial or use UP DOWN keys to select the value from p CD FREQ Displays sub band frequency DC IN Displays approximate DC voltage nr EN TN JAY instead of sub band frequency OFF Turns off to dis
56. tween Main Band and Sub band 12 Here id Selecting the operating band 12 Menu 09 Add Optional Gionalmg 18 oM MM Re MANE N N 42 Menu 10 Tone Encode Setup 18 Squelch Off Squelch Off Momentan 12 Meny Tii Tone Decode SEUR EE 18 Transmitting 12 Menu 12 Sub Band Display Maree de eere tei ences 19 Transmit DTMF 2TONE 5TONE signaling 13 Menu tas BUM Encode Pire Eonding TING ese 19 Menu 14 DTMF Encode Transmitting Time iese esse ese ee ee ee 19 ALINGO CONTENTS Menu 15 DTMF Encode Setup irte traps 19 Menu 16 Squelch Mode Setup sees sesse ee Re Re ee ee 20 Menu 17 Compander iese ee ek RA ee ee ee ee 20 Menu 19 Tone Burst Tones 120 EE 20 Menu 21 Keypad Lockout Ee re e erts 21 Menu22 PT LOCK OUD oot reri otro mere ERGE ND GE ek 21 Menu23 TOT Penalty esisiini rato eere 21 Menu 24 Frequency Reverse sesse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 21 Menu 25 SUB Band Multe trenes 21 Menu 26 Editing Memory Name iese esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 22 Menu Time Out Timer TO T SE mnie BERGE ENGER den 22 Menu 28 31 Microphone PA PB PC PD key setup 22 Menu 32 RF ei le ER taces eerie dai E 22 Men 33 Offset Directiofi rre reete 23 Menu 34 Scan Resume Condition esses 23 Menu 35 Priority Channel SGA 2 erinnerte 23 Menu 36 Offset Frequency tei eed ket 23 Menu 37 Display Mode sesse rrt oret e e tee 24 Menu 38
57. up 14 MIC Connect the mic connector or data reading writing it works as confirm key in scan mode rotate it to Connector cloning change scan directions 7 i 15 LCD Display Displays frequencies channels and other Short press Function Key operating parameters 5 FUNC SET Long press Enter Function Menu setting Short press Switches between VFO mode and 6 V M memory mode Long press Switch VFO working frequency ALINGO EL Getting Acquainted Functions which can be activated while GJ appears after pressing the E DISPLAY ec Key 1 MW FUNC V M Programs the data into the memory 2 DEL FUNC CALL Delete settings eee 1 1 3 SHIFT FUNC MHZ Changes shift directions K Nar a O AIREF SE 4 LOCK FUNC TS DCS Blocks the keys and dial operation amp H DU k W Mi lin mi n m T NES See Loo B ai m S TY D I 5 PRI FUNC H L Enters to the Priority monitor 8 MAIN IA lid IA ll ll M MALI aS HI H HE EE 6 SKIP FUNC SCAN Sets scan skip channels m abo am aa 7 FUNC MONI Setting memory banks LLLI DIT EAE E E REAR PANEL NO KEY FUNCTION o OD 1 B Appears when press FUNC key L EB Q Q 2 AM Appears while in AM mode x 3 Th Appears while using Middle output power SA 4 Appears while using low output power C OS 5 Nar Appears
58. while channel setting in narrow band CG 9 6 Appears while channel setting in offset direction 7 laas Appears while channel setting in CTCSS encoding and NO KEY FUNCTION decoding To Connect optional cable for ignition key On 8 Dcs Appears while channel setting in DCS encoding and 1 Ext Power Jack Off function decoding 2 Ext Dual Speakers To conect external stereo speaker 9 COMP Appears while channels setting in voice companding Antenna 10 Om Appears while open key lock function 3 Connecior Connect a 500 antenna 71 REP Not i uae 4 Ext Single Speaker To conect external mono speaker 120 Not in use 5 Fan Automatically turns on at 45 C and turns off 13 SUB Appears while SUB band in Main side when it cools down 14 GD Not in use ALINGO Getting Acquainted 15 sk Appears while open grouping function NO FUNCTION 16 SC Sub side in memory channel or Call 1 M S Switches between Main and Sub bands m EE 2 Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc Appears while Channels setting in frequency reverse 17 R function PA Switches between VFO and Memory modes 18 o Not in use PB Changes CTCSS and DCS mode parameters 19 BE ER Appears channel frequency or channel name 3 PC Starts and stops scanning 20 HAH Appears channel number or grouping number PD eke preprogrammed DTMF 2TONE STONE ZA
59. will not change memory channel g PTT key is pressed but transmission does not occur Maintenance Possible Causes and Potential Solutions Polarities of power connection are reversed Connect red lead to positive terminal and black lead to negative terminal of DC power supply Check and solve problem resulting in blown fuse and replace fuse with new fuse Set the LCD backlight parameter properly Squelch is muted Decrease squelch level Tone or CTCSS DCS squelch is active Turn CTCSS or DCS squelch off Key lock function is activated Cancel Key lock function Transceiver is in CALL mode Change to the VFO or memory mode Microphone connection is poor Connect microphone properly Antenna connection is poor Connect antenna properly EMI N If a problem should occur first try the troubleshooting procedure given above If the problem persists contact your nearest ALINCO dealer for technical assistances ALINGO di mE Specifications General 144 146MHz Frequency Range 430 440MHz Number of Channels 758 channels 25KHz Wide band 20KHz Middle band 12 5KHz Narrow band Channel Spacing 2 5KHz 5KHz 6 25KHz 10KHz 12 5KHz 15KHz 20KHz 25KHz 30KHz 50KHz 13 8V DC 15 Phase locked Step Operating Voltage Squelch Carrier CTCSS DCS 5Tone 2Tone DTMF 9 CA Freguency Stability 2 5ppm Operating Temperature 20 60 C Dimensions WxHxD 139 W x40 H x212
60. y Please refer to any enclosed warranty information or contact your authorized Alinco dealer distributor for the warranty policy W In order to operate this product a properly tuned antenna its feedline with connectors and fixing hardware are necessary Please consult with your dealer for details ALINGO da Initial Installation E MOBILE INSTALLATION l The transceiver may be installed in any position in your car where the v Determine the appropriate angle of the transceiver using the 3 screw controls and microphone are easily accessible and it does not interfere hole positions on the side of the mounting bracket with the safe operation of the vehicle If your vehicle is equipped with air bags be certain your radio will not interfere with their deployment If you are uncertain about where to mount the unit contact your vehicle s SE a dealer i ef 1 Install the mounting bracket in the vehicle using the supplied self tapping screws 4pcs and flat washers 4pcs Car body Washer M5 Tapping screw M5x20mm Mounting bracket 2 Position the transceiver then insert and tighten the supplied hexagon SEMS screws v Double check that all screws are tightened to prevent vehicle vibration from loosening the bracket or transceiver Caution Use only the provided screws Otherwise you risk damaging the circuit board
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