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1. Never throw batteries into a fire or expose them to high temperatures doing so may cause fires or explosions Always follow the regulations set out by your country of residence Use only the original batteries and battery charger Use of unapproved accessories may cause burns fires or explosions and may create serious damage to the radio batteries or to people The battery charger should only be used indoors Ensure your power supply conforms to the one required for your battery charger AC adaptor If you are unsure check with your vendor or your local electricity supplier To avoid damaging the power cord to your battery charger connect it in a place where it will not be stepped on and where nothing will be placed on top of it Insert the prongs into a socket that has been grounded Avoid shocks and excessive vibrations Do not use the battery charger if it has been subjected to strong shock had a fall or if it appears damaged Immediately contact an authorized service centre Do not dismount the battery charger Any repair work must be performed exclusively by authorized service centers For further information contact your local supplier To reduce the risk of electrical shocks disconnect the power cable before performing cleaning or maintenance Grasp the plug not the cord when removing it from the socket Use of inappropriate extension cords may cause fire or electrical shocks Do not expose the batteries direc2. 4 3 a Standard MW904 wall battery charger 1 2 3 v Ensure the radio is turned off it must remain off for the entire period of charging Lift the rubber flap on the right side of the transceiver Insert the plug at the end of the MW904 battery charger cable into the MIC CHG socket then connect the battery charger to an AC power source Once the batteries are charged see table below for charging times disconnect the battery charger from the AC power source then disconnect the transceiver from the battery charger Return the rubber flap to its place TABLE OF APPROXIMATE TIMES FOR COMPLETE RECHARGE ACCORDING TO THE BATTERY TYPE USED Code Battery capacity Time hours mA h C696 1 200 8 C697 1 700 11 5 C734 2 300 15 5 Do not overcharge the batteries When the batteries are completely charged the charging process does not stop automatically Do not forget to disconnect the transceiver from the battery charger as soon as possible after charging is complete otherwise you may seriously damage the batteries and or the transceiver For successive charging longer duty and battery life refer to par 4 4 4 3 b CA445 Intelligent table top battery charger This battery charger rapidly charge batteries and detects when charging is complete At this point it automatically switches to trickle charge 1 Insert the transceiver with the charging contacts facing downwards into the C
3. F key until dL delay appears The VOX icon and the delay currently selected from 01 to 06 will flash on the display 2 Press the a o v buttons to select the desired delay time Six delay values are available in increments of 0 5 seconds 01 0 5 seconds 06 3 0 seconds 3 Press the lt button to confirm the setting change and return to Stand by or press the F key to access the following menu setting 6 3 Scanning functions 6 3 a Scanning all channels Alan 445 Sport can automatically search for signals throughout the band by scanning or selecting the channels in rapid sequence When a signal is detected the scanning pauses on that channel and remains blocked until the signal ends for a maximum of ten seconds giving the user a chance to respond to a call if necessary before Alan 445 Sport automatically begins scanning again To begin scanning follow the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the Scan icon and the currently selected channel blinks on the display 2 Press the a o v buttons to activate scanning The transceiver will begin to explore the band channels 3 The transceiver will continue channel scanning until it picks up a transmission When this happens the transceiver temporarily halts scanning and remains tuned on that channel for about 10 seconds During this time you have the following options Ifthe communication does not interest you wait for 10 seconds or press the a
4. also has 38 CTCSS tones that guarantee impeccable communications even over background noise amd interference ALAN 445 SPORT is also equipped with an electronic compass and chronometer Main functions e 38 CTCSS tones in RX and TX Upto 20 channels stored e Multifunctional backlit display Button for display backlight Auto power save automatic current economy circuit reducing the battery consumption by up to 50 VOX Babysitter function programmable in 6 different sensitivity levels and 6 delays in reception levels e Roger Beep end transmission tone on off SCAN function with 2 types of scanning 1 to monitor busy channels 2 to monitor the stored channels Dual Watch to scan 2 channels of your choice Keypad switching on tone selectable on off Keypad lock unlock CALL button to send an acoustic signal to other users UP DOWN controls for the channel selection MON Monitor to disable the automatic squelch In our efforts to constantly improve product quality we reserve the right to change characteristics and features without prior notice 2 ABOVE ALL SAFETY 2 1 Symbols used For ease and convenience of use this manual uses symbols to highlight urgent situations practical advice and general information Symbols such as this one indicate a crucial description regarding technical repairs dangerous conditions safety warnings advice and or other important information Ignoring these symbols may r
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6. o w keys to begin channel scanning again Ifthe communication is of interest to you you can halt scanning by briefly pressing the or PTT buttons 4 To exit the scanning mode and return to Stand by on the currently selected channel press the button or press the F button to access the following menu setting Scanning can only be executed on commonly used channels For further details refer to par 6 4 c 6 3 b Activating Dual Watch The Dual Watch function allows you to monitor two channels of your choice at the same time by executing a scan on the two channels To select the Dual Watch function follow the steps outlined below 1 First select a channel 2 Repeatedly press the F key until the DW icon flashes on the display 3 Using the a and w buttons select a second channel that you wish to scan After approx one second the transceiver will begin to execute a scan on the two channels 4 When the transceiver detects a transmission on one of the two channels Dual Watch temporarily pauses remaining tuned for 5 seconds on the corresponding channel giving the user a chance to respond to a call After this pause the transceiver begins scanning again 5 If Dual Watch pauses on a channel on which you would like to send a transmission press the PTT button This will deactivate Dual Watch allowing you to communicate normally To reactivate Dual Watch follow the steps outlined above 6 To exit Dual Watch mode and re
7. z 6 5 Keypad tones Calls and Roger Beep n se 16 6 5 8 CALL TUNCHON seisis nisuinatii inene ii 16 6 5 0 Roger Beep iisecciecseccsesetecassanttpsseesnaadheenantcadeas cases 16 6 5 c To enable disable the keypad tones 16 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR RADIO 17 TAL Cleaning the radios ii siecle ais eas ese 17 7 2 Connectors ties TROUBLESHOOTING ciiccccsec ccssecesceicecsavecvscecereencatesseesseseceecteserse 17 8 1 Resetof TUNCHONS 1 5 cccccccceccessceneteestecectecssissetensodeaastvanteesseats 17 8 2 SOM OM table ce cecdecesieeiscoesctactecvecvadecessedeetentbacaativecsseverses 18 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ccccseesteseeeeseseeeeesseeneeseees 19 1 INTRODUCTION ALAN 445 SPORT is a licence free PMR446 transceiver for use in all existing EU countries in Italy PMR446 radios are subject to general authorisation Its use is also permitted in Turkey Croatia Switzerland Norway and Iceland The operating frequencies allow clear communications free from atmospheric interference up to a distance of 4 5 km under optimal conditions in open air and without any obstacles You can take your ALAN 445 SPORT everywhere and easily wear it thanks to its included belt clip It works with 4 AA type alkaline batteries or 4 Ni CD NiMH rechargeable batteries and it can store up to 20 channels that can be quickly scanned SCAN function To protect every channel from interference from other users the ALAN 445 SPORT
8. 5 Mhz Audio output power 10 mW_ 300 CH3 446 03125 Mhz THD CH4 446 04375 Mhz Frequency response Hz 300 3000 Hz Intermediate frequencies MHz 1 21 7MHz 2 0 450MHz Frequency tolerance 2 5PPM 20 C 55 C Current drain lt 450mA 6V dry cells CH7 446 08125 Mhz Squelch z Automatic CH8 446 09375 Mhz CONNECTIONS Channel spacing KHz 12 5 KHz Socket for ext mike and Jack stereo 2 5 mm Power supply Vdc from 4 8 to 6 4 AA NiMH recharge rechargeable or alkaline Socket for external Jack mono 3 5 mm batteries speaker Operating temperature C from 20 to 55 Dimensions mm 126x 55x38 Weight g 157 TRANSMITTER Output power 6 Vdc WwW High power 500mW Low power 100mW Modulation FM Spurious reduction Within European legal terms Deviation KHz 2 5 KHz max Specifications are subject to modification without forewarning
9. A445 battery charger slot then connect the battery charger to an AC power source Charging will begin and an LED indicator will light up 2 Once charging is complete a green LED light will appear on the battery charger indicating the operation is complete and the device has switched the trickle charge 3 When possible and for increased security remove the transceiver from the charging slot and disconnect the battery charger from the AC power source For successive charging longer duty and battery life refer to par 4 4 4 4 Proper use of rechargeable batteries When possible recharge batteries only when at least two of the icon bars have disappeared the icon should indicate m1 Be aware that charging time will be shorter in proportion to the amount of residual charge remaining in the battery therefore when only two bars appear in the icon this indicates you will require about 50 of time indicated on the table in par 4 3 a This is particularly important if you use the MW904 standard charger otherwise you risk overcharging the batteries If you use the batteries properly you will obtain at least 400 cycles of charge discharge at maximum duty It is normal for battery duty to gradually decrease about 2 3 of the way into a battery s life Rechargeable battery packs lose their charge over time even if they are not used auto discharge this is normal A NiMH Nickel Metal Hydrate battery may lose 10 20 of its ene
10. CD display backlight will automatically turn off after 10 seconds in order to save energy The display will remain active To turn off the transceiver turn the knob anti clockwise until you hear another click 5 2 Volume regulation Bring the ON OFF VOLUME knob to medium Once the transceiver receives a signal adjust the volume to a comfortable level If no signal is received use the M button as described in par 5 5 5 3 Selecting a channel Press the a or w buttons respectively to scroll up or down through the channels until you find the desired channel To scroll quickly through the channels hold down the a or w button until you reach the desired channel 5 4 Transmission and reception During transmission and reception ensure the antenna is as vertical as possible 5 4 a Reception When the PTT is not pressed the radio is in reception and is ready to receive incoming communications on the currently selected channel stand by If you are not receiving communications in stand by and have not activated any commands for at least 10 seconds the display will flash Power Saver indicating that the power saver function has been automatically activated When ALAN 445 SPORT receives a signal the following will happen The BUSY icon will appear on the display along with the Yul icon which indicates the strength of the incoming signal the number of bars being proportional to the strength of the signal The device which silence
11. CTIONS F BUTTON The F button enables the user to access the transceiver s advanced functions and to change settings as required CTCSS tones VOX mode memory programming and recall channel scanning etc In general terms to recall change settings for various functions 1 Press the F Function key repeatedly to scroll through the available functions until you find the one you want 2 Press the a o v buttons to set the function currently on the screen Depending on the function you can select On function activated Off function deactivated or scroll through the various values e g from 01 to 06 3 To store a changed setting press either the lt or the F button Both will perform the same operation the difference being that the returns the radio to Standby while F selects the next function After following step 1 you must make any changes you wish to within 10 seconds of each button being pressed otherwise the radio will return to standby and will store with the current settings 6 1 CTCSS subaudio tones selection You can activate 38 CTCSS tones CONTINUOUS TONE CODED SQUELCH SYSTEM which are a sort of access key and allow to talk only with your group of users tuned on the same frequency and on the same CTCSS tone CTCSS tones allow you to share more radio networks on the same frequency and allow you to receive only messages coming from your group To activate a CTCSS tone 1 Push the F button
12. Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION eese aaae aansen anaran aenak 2 2 ABOVE ALL SAFETY V sscisecscsssssisceseditasscestesstzceessceatiseencasiantversce 3 2 1 Symbols used 2 2 Warnings 2 2 a General siis 2 2 p Battelle S sneinen a 2 3 ASSISLANCC seesvecsecieesstceesicpentnectesvateesiaisvecacstacieenseeisaberaatentbeensess 3 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS cccssccecsseeseesseeseesseeeeesseesenesesseeesenees 5 3 1 Description of parts and command6 cccceereeteeeeeeees 5 3 2 Display symbols a 4 PREPARATION issccccccsczsecshctscisdecccesacestesteiteaci cvcesicsactcieaeescacteaneace 4 4 Fastening removing the belt Clip cere eeeeeeee 4 2 Installing removing the batteries 4 2 a To install the batteries ee elect eee eee e eee tenteteees 4 2 b To remove the batteries T 4 3 Recharging the batteries cccceeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeteeeeeeees 4 3 a Standard MW904 wall battery Charge 1 c0c8 8 4 3 b CA445 Intelligent table top battery chargev 8 4 4 Proper use of rechargeable batteries ceeeeeeeee 9 4 4 a Memory effect sit 5 STANDARD FUNCTIONS ccccecsseeseeseseseesseeneeeseenseeseeeseeeeenenes 10 5 1 Turning Alan 445 Sport on off s in 10 5 2 Volume regulation ccccccecseseceeeeeceeeeneeeeeeneeeseeaeeeeeeaeeees 10 5 3 Selecting a channel c cccceseceeseeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeseeaeeeeeeaeeees 10 5 4 Transmission
13. The number of the CTCSS tone blinks 2 Press a or v to select the desired CTCSS tone 3 Push the button to confirm your selection If you don t want a CTCSS tone select 00 NO FREQ HZ NO FREQ HZ NO FREQ HZ 01 67 0 14 107 2 27 167 9 02 71 9 15 110 9 28 173 8 03 74 4 16 114 8 29 179 9 04 77 0 17 118 8 30 186 2 05 79 7 18 123 0 31 192 8 06 82 5 19 127 3 32 203 5 07 85 4 20 131 8 33 210 7 08 88 5 21 136 5 34 218 1 09 91 5 22 141 3 35 225 7 10 94 8 23 146 2 36 233 6 11 97 4 24 151 4 37 241 8 12 100 0 25 156 7 38 250 3 13 103 5 26 162 2 6 2 VOX mode VOX Voice Operated eXchange enables the user to activate hands free transmission without pressing any buttons simply by speaking into the microphone 7 This way the user is able to rest the radio on a nearby surface and still be able to communicate without picking up the radio VOX functions best with the optional audio accessories which connect to the SPK and MIC CHG jacks By using these accessories the microphone will always be close to the user s mouth and apart from the convenience of being hands free this will give the user an even greater range of movement especially with the radio clipped onto the user s belt VOX is equipped with two settings sensitivity and delay which allow for optimal use as explained below If you use an external microphone remember to replace the r
14. d for about 10 seconds If you wish to deactivate it press the M button again Display lighting uses additional battery energy Try to use this feature in moderation 5 9 Keypad lock To activate the keypad lock hold down the HI LO button until the symbol appears on the display This function deactivates all the buttons on the front of the transceiver Pressing one or more buttons when in this mode will cause an audio signal of three consecutive beeps To deactivate the keypad lock follow the description above once again 5 10 Use of CALL button The CALL button is used to make a call melody Briefly press the CALL button The radio will go into transmission mode for approx two seconds emitting a call While this is happening fh transmission appear on the display as well as the fal indicator showing your relative transmission power 5 11 Clock mode This mode allows the user to see the current time on the LCD display To activate this briefly press the CLOCK button 5 11 a Setting the time 1 2 wo Monn In clock mode briefly press the button The hour will begin to flash on the LCD display Press the a or v buttons to change the hour Briefly press the button again The minutes will begin to flash on the LCD display Press the or w buttons to change the minutes Briefly press the lt button again to confirm the time To exit the clock mode briefly press the CLOCK butt
15. esult in serious problems and or damage and or personal injury Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that Midland suggests be followed for the optimal performance of ALAN 445 SPORT Important sentences and words have been underlined 2 2 Warnings 2 2 a General Before using the transceiver carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual in the order in which they are written Cross references to paragraphs and chapters are provided for ease of use only After reading keep this manual for future reference W Read and follow all the warning and instruction labels found on the radio and its accessories Always observe laws and regulations regarding the use of transceivers which may change according to the country you are in Where prohibited or in areas where the radio may cause interference or danger turn off your radio Keep a tight grip on your radio a fall may damage it and ensure the PTT button is not pressed accidentally when you do not need to transmit Do not hold the transceiver by the antenna This is a delicate part of the device and is vital for the proper functioning of the radio Pay attention to environmental conditions although Alan 445 Sport is designed to operate under the most severe conditions it is important to avoid exposure to environments that are excessively humid or dusty or to temperatures outside the 15 to 55 C range Also avoid exposure to direct sun
16. he symbols and parameters that appear are outlined below A HBC DEJF A P K a om LIL 99 68 M j Lt Power Saver N Field strength indicator relative transmission power during reception this displays the strength of the signal received B C D E During transmission it indicates the relative output power The level indicated is proportional to the number of bars seen Call indicates that the two tone audio call is activated Roger Beep appears on the display when the Roger Beep feature is activated Keypad tones indicates the activation of tones to confirm when buttons are pressed Keypad lock indicates that the keypad is locked Battery level indicates the remaining battery power The four bars disappear proportionately as power decreases When the battery charge is no longer high enough to guarantee correct functioning of the transceiver this icon will flash to signal that the batteries need to be recharged or replaced LOW indicates that low transmission power has been selected Compass StopWatch chronometer appears on the display when the chronometer function is activated VOX appears on the display when the VOX Voice Operated eXchange hands free transmission function is activated DW the transceiver is performing in Dual Watch mode Indicates whether the radio is in transmission or reception mode These two large numbers indicate the channel currently selected During
17. ions and settings of the radio 12 button M Monitor activates display backlighting and excludes temporarily or permanently the circuit which silences the receiver in the absence of signals squelch so as to receive signals that are extremely weak 13 HI LO button selects high or low transmission power and 3 1 Description of parts and commands alan 445 1 Antenna connector activates deactivates the keypad lock 2 ON OFF VOLUME knob turns the equipment on off and adjusts 14 CALL button sends a two tone audio call on your currently audio volume selected channel 3 LCD display the LCD liquid crystal display constantly shows 15 STW Stop Watch Chronometer button recalls the the operating status of Alan 445 Sport and functions currently in chronometer function use 16 PTT Push To Talk button when pressed this button sends 17 18 19 20 21 the transceiver into transmission CLOCK button activates the clock function Compass button activates the compass feature Belt clip fastener for connecting the radio to the belt clip Cover of battery compartment holds four AA batteries rechargeable 1 2V NiMH or alkaline 1 5V to supply your handheld transceiver Clasp on battery compartment holds the battery compartment cover in place 3 2 Display symbols Your transceiver is fitted with an LCD liquid crystal display to keep you up to date on its operating status T
18. isplay 2 The digit indicating the memory can either be fixed on the display or can blink In the former case it means that the memory is occupied by the channel displayed in the latter case it means that the memory is free 3 To select the stored channel press the a o w buttons and then the PTT Your radio will now operate on that channel 6 4 c Memory scanning To scan the stored channels only follow the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the Mem and Scan icons are flashing simultaneously on the display 2 Press the a o v buttons to activate scanning The transceiver will begin scanning only the programmed memories 3 The transceiver will continue scanning the programmed memories until it picks up a transmission When this happens the transceiver will temporarily halt scanning remaining tuned on that memory channel for about 5 seconds During this period you have a few options If the communication does not interest you press the Ao v buttons to begin memory scanning again Ifthe communication is of interest to you you can halt scanning by briefly pressing the lt button To exit the scanning mode and return to Stand by on the currently selected channel press the button or press the F button to access the following menu setting 6 5 Keypad tones Call and Roger Beep Alan 445 Sport allows to use or disable the keypad tones and end transmission tones Roger Beep 6 5 a CALL functio
19. light jarring and excessive vibration Before using the radio ensure that all protective covers are in perfect operating condition in order to ensure maximum protection against humidity and atmospheric agents Although this radio was designed to be water resistant avoid getting it wet as much as possible and do not let any liquids fall on it If the transceiver or one of the accessories gets wet dry it off as soon as possible with a soft clean cloth If you feel that liquid may have penetrated the radio s housing contact a service centre for a diagnostic check Do not use the radio its accessories and or substitute the batteries in potentially explosive environments A single spark may cause an explosion Do not open the radio for any reason Alan 445 Sport s precision mechanics and electronics require experience and specialized equipment for the same reason the radio should under no circumstances be realigned as it has already been calibrated for maximum performance Unauthorized opening of the transceiver will void the warranty Use original accessories only otherwise you may seriously damage your handheld transceiver Turn off the radio before cleaning it For further information refer to Chapter 7 2 2 b Batteries v v v Before using the battery charger carefully read all notes and cautions regarding this equipment Do not short circuit the battery terminals doing so may result in fire burns or explosions
20. n The CALL feature generates a call 4 two tone audio sequences on the channel selected 1 Press repeatedly the F key until the icon flashes Below the current setting blinks Vibra Vibration activated Ring tones activated V r Vibration tones activated 2 Push 4 or v to select the desired modality 3 Press to confirm your selection and to return to the stand by mode Alternatively push the F button to access to the following menu setting 6 5 b Roger Beep Every time the PTT is released ALAN 445 SPORT will beep to confirm the transmission has finished and that your partner may start speaking 1 Press the F button until the icon blinks Below the current setting flashes On tones activated or Off tones disabled 2 Push or v to set the Roger Beep to On or Off 3 Push to confirm your selection and to return to the stand by mode or push the F button to access to the following menu setting 6 5 c To enable disable the keypad tones Keypad tones are emitted each time a button is pressed in order to reduce the likelihood of accidentally pressing a button twice This function can be deactivated if you prefer the radio to be silent To activate or deactivate the keypad tones refer to the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the A icon begins flashing Below this icon the current setting will also flash On tones activated or Off tones deactivated 2 Press the a o v but
21. n 5 5 continual background noise active You are unsuccessful in establishing Incorrect selection of channel or local band Check your channel 5 3 contact with your party Reception is broken and or with Signal is extremely weak Temporarily deactivate squelch using the 5 5 noise Monitor function Your party is too far away and or transceiver Move closer to your party and or move the antenna is shielded by obstacles in the direction transceiver to a less shielded area of your party Other users are using the same radio channel Check the radio traffic on the selected channel 5 4 a and change channels if necessary Alan 445 Sport is positioned too close to other Move Alan 445 Sport away from the interference interference devices televisions computers devices transmitters etc Battery life is short Excessive use of display backlighting Use less display backlighting 5 8 Excessive use of transmission Try to reduce transmission times and or use 5 6 low transmission power Memory effect is occurring with the batteries Eliminate memory effect 4 4 a Logical malfunction improper Incorrect setting brought on by electrical Reset your radio 8 1 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CH5 446 05625 Mhz CH6 446 06875 Mhz GENERAL RECEIVER Channels 8 Sensitivity 12dB Sinad u Better than 0 35 pV Frequency generation PLL synthesizer Adjacent channel dB 70 Standard frequencies MHz CH1 446 00625 Mhz rejection CH2 446 0187
22. on When this mode is active ALAN 445 SPORT will inform you about a new incoming call but the display will continue showing the time You can also transmit normally using the CALL or PTT buttons When this happens the LCD display will automatically switch to its regular operating screen returning to clock mode as soon as transmission is terminated 5 12 Chronometer Stopwatch mode ALAN 445 SPORT is equipped with a built in stopwatch To activate it f 2 mg m 0 Press the STW Stop Watch button 15 StopWatch and 00 will appear on the display To activate the chronometer press the a button At this point you can e View the elapsed time by pressing the w button To exit the elapsed time viewing press the w button again Stop the chronometer by pressing the a button To reactivate the chronometer from its stopping point press the a button again Or else press the lt button if you wish to restart the chronometer at 00 90 To exit the stopwatch function press the STW button again When the stopwatch function is active Alan 445 Sport is still able to receive calls but the display will continue showing the chronometer s progress When the stopwatch function is active if you press the CALL or PTT buttons the radio will show the main screen during the call but will continue to clock the chronometer s progress which will appear on the display immediately afterwards 6 ADVANCED FUN
23. pikes in the electrical system during battery recharging In such cases you can reset the transceiver to its factory programmed settings deleting memories and resetting all functions To do this 1 Turn off the transceiver 2 Hold down the F button and at the same time turn on the transceiver all of the icons and symbols will appear simultaneously on the transceiver 3 Release the F button All settings will return to the factory programmed ones For example the radio will be reset on the channel 1 high transmission power will be selected etc Before you reset the radio we suggest you write down all of the settings you have previously entered as they will be cancelled during the reset 8 2 Solution table symbols on the display blocking of functions etc disturbance Problem Possible Cause Solution Ref Alan 445 Sport does not turn on The batteries are not charged and or are not Ensure the batteries are charged and correctly 4 2 correctly inserted inserted in the radio Alan 445 Sport turns off as soon as The batteries have lost their charge If the batteries are alkaline non rechargeable 4 3 it is turned on substitute them otherwise charge your NiMH batteries Alan 445 Sport turns on but does The volume is too low Adjust volume level 5 2 not receive signals During reception you hear The monitor function was accidentally left Deactivate the monitor functio
24. regulation of sensitivity or delay in VOX mode they will read as LE level or dL delay These 4 small digits indicate different data according to any function selected such as CTCSS tones etc Mem indicates that you are using one of the programmed memories from your most used channels Scan appears when the transceiver is performing channel scanning Power Saver appears when the power saver is active 4 PREPARATION Before using your transceiver ensure that your package contains The transceiver The belt clip e The user s manual this manual If any part is missing or damaged contact your supplier as soon as possible In order forthe device to function you will require four AA batteries either 1 2V NiMH rechargeable or 1 5V non rechargeable alkaline For further details refer to par 4 2 To charge the NiMH batteries without taking them out of the radio a standard MW904 wall charger is available as well as a CA445 intelligent table top charger For further details refer to par 4 3 4 1 Fastening removing the belt clip The rear belt clip allows the user to easily clip the transceiver to a belt However it may be necessary to remove the clip in order to facilitate maintenance of the radio or battery changes To fasten the clip to the radio position it above the groove found of the back of the transceiver then drag it downwards until it locks into place To remove the clip from the belt lift the
25. release lever and drag the clip upwards until it comes free W Ensure the belt clip is attached correctly otherwise the transceiver may become unattached accidentally and fall 4 2 Installing removing the batteries The transceiver operates with four AA batteries not included There are two battery options available v Rechargeable 1 2V NiMH available in various capacities in mA h Higher battery capacity allows for greater duty but requires longer recharging time Non rechargeable 1 5V alkaline For installing removing the batteries it is not necessary to remove the belt clip procedure outlined in par 4 1 however this does make it easier to access the batteries Do not install a combination of rechargeable and alkaline batteries in your transceiver Always use 4 AA batteries of the same type brand and from the same stock Always use the same batteries as a set in order to ensure their level of charge is the same If you are not using the transceiver for an extended period remove the batteries 4 2 a To install the batteries 1 2 Unhook the clasp A downwards as indicated in picture 1 Carefully lift the rear protective cover from the battery compartment and remove it Insert the batteries rechargeable or alkaline in the battery compartment paying attention to their polarity as indicated on the inside of the battery compartment Carefully insert the cover s tabs into the slots at the top of
26. rgy within a few days 4 4 a Memory effect Rechargeable NiMH Nickel Metal Hydrate batteries are virtually unaffected by the memory effect This phenomenon is associated with a drastic reduction of battery autonomy and is triggered if the batteries are regularly charged before having lost at least 50 75 of their power and or are not completely recharged To avoid the memory effect e When possible recharge the batteries only when they are completely discharged i e when the battery indicator is E flashing Do not disconnect the battery charger before the time indicated for complete battery charging Discharge and recharge your batteries completely at least twice a month In any case the best solution for avoiding the memory effect is to two sets of batteries in turn one in use and the other being charged as spare set The memory effect can be easily eliminated by completely charging discharging the batteries 3 or 4 times The memory effect should not be confused with the normal battery life which is on average 400 cycles of charge discharge Itis completely normal for operating duty to decrease when the batteries have reached the end of their life at this point you will need to change the battery set 5 STANDARD FUNCTIONS 5 1 Turning Alan 445 Sport on off Turn the ON OFF VOLUME knob clockwise until it clicks on the LCD display will come on and you will hear a beep acoustic signal The L
27. s then release the button The squelch will remain disabled until you briefly press the M button again 5 6 Selecting transmission power To extend the battery duty you can select low transmission power when transmitting over short distances To do this briefly press the HI LO button LOW will appear on the display low power is approx 0 1 W If you wish to transmit or receive over long distances or with weak signals press the HI LO button again LOW will disappear and high power will be set approx 0 5W The transceiver is factory preset to transmit on high power 5 7 Compass button ALAN 445 SPORT is equipped with a precise electronic compass When you first switch on of the unit the compass needs to be calibrated as follows 1 Turn on the radio and hold down the Compass button for at least 3 seconds 2 CAli br will be displayed 3 Rotate the radio fully twice 360 keeping it perfectly parallel to the ground as indicated in picture 2 Push the Compass button Succes will be displayed if the calibration has been successful or FAil in case it has not been carried out We suggest you calibrate the compass each time the batteries are removed from the battery compartment We suggest you calibrate the compass outdoors and in a place far from magnetic sources 4 Pict 2 ii m 5 8 Display lighting Briefly press the M button The backlight is activate
28. s the audio in the absence of signals squelch will automatically disable If reception happens to be broken try to use the monitor function as described in par 5 5 a 4 b Transmission 1 To transmit hold down the PTT 16 button A will appear on the display and the Yil icon will indicate your relative transmission power the number of bars is proportional to your relative transmission power 2 Then at a distance of about 5cm speak in a normal voice into the transceiver s microphone 7 3 When you have completed your message release the PTT button and Yall will disappear from the display and the transceiver will return to reception mode B You can only communicate with people that are tuned onto the same channel B If the BUSY icon i appears on the display but you don t hear anything you may have accidentally turned the volume to the minimum level 5 5 Monitor function The M Monitor button is for temporarily disabling the squelch which reduces background noise thus enabling you to listen for extremely weak signals By doing this you avoid listening to broken communication To activate the monitor function hold down the M button until you hear background noise or else a weak signal Release the M button when you have finished listening If you wish to deactivate the squelch without holding down the button press the M button for at least 5 seconds until you hear two acoustic sounds beep
29. the battery compartment and then slowly press the cover down against the battery compartment until it is aligned with the transceiver body Carefully return the clasp A onto the protective cover pressing until it clicks into place Ensure you have properly closed the battery compartment cover 4 2 b To remove the batteries 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 as outlined above 2 Remove the batteries from the radio 3 Follow steps 4 and 5 as outlined above 4 3 Recharging the batteries Two types of battery chargers are available Both allow you to charge the NiMH batteries without removing them from the radio They are MW904 Standard wall battery charger this is the least expensive It supplies a slow charge allowing for maximum battery life For further details refer to par 4 3 a CA445 intelligent table top rapid charger for rapid charging and greater flexibility of use It also monitors the charge and once batteries are charged switches to trickle charging For further details refer to par 4 3 b New batteries do not immediately work at maximum capacity as they must be run in through at least 3 complete cycles of charge discharge Use the battery charger only if you have installed four rechargeable NiMH batteries Never attempt to charge other types of batteries particularly alkaline doing so may cause explosions or injury W Read the battery usage warnings outlined in par 2 2 b
30. tly to temperatures outside the 20 C to 35 C range during storage and do not charge them in temperatures outside the 5 to 55 C range 2 3 Assistance We advise you to write the serial number of your transceiver in the space provided below This number is found on the rear panel of the transceiver and will be useful in the event of repair assistance and or loss and or theft Seral NUMBESM viievtssssectveis Asteisieet wheat 3 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 4 SPK MIC CHG sockets on the radio s side under a protective rubber flap perform the following functions SPK and MIC CHG jack sockets respectively for the speaker and external microphone Used together these are used for connection of optional accessories such as microphones speakers head earphones etc Also the MIC CHG socket is used for connecting the optional standard MW904 wall battery charger 5 button confirms the selected setting 6 v button for scrolling downwards numerically through the tuned channels and for setting functions 7 Internal microphone the transmission microphone is located here 8 Internal speaker the speaker is located here 9 Contacts for battery charging bottom of the radio for connecting the optional CA445 intelligent table top battery charger 10 a button for scrolling upwards numerically through the tuned channels and for setting functions 11 F Function button for accessing the various programming funct
31. tons to change the keypad tone to On or Off 3 Press the button to confirm the setting change and return to Stand by or press the F key to access the following menu setting 7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR RADIO 7 1 Cleaning the radio Carefully rub the radio using a soft clean cloth that does not have loose fibers If the radio is very dirty slightly dampen the cloth with a mixture of water and a neutral soap Do not use detergents alcohol solvents or abrasives While cleaning the radio always keep the rubber flap over the side connectors the antenna and the battery well in place Do not under any circumstances allow the connectors or electrical contacts to get wet 7 2 Connectors When the connectors are not being used they must be covered with their protective rubber flap Only use original accessories or those approved by CTE International otherwise you may damage the radio 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Your ALAN 445 SPORT is designed to provide you with years of optimal performance If for some reason a problem should arise we suggest you consult this chapter before contacting your local service centre 8 1 Reset of functions If your transceiver experiences a logical malfunction improper symbols on the display blocking of functions etc it may not be experiencing a true failure but rather a problem caused by external factors For example it may have an incorrect setting brought on by a noise or s
32. turn to normal reception on the currently selected channel press the button or press the F button to access the following menu setting 6 4 Memory channels The transceiver is equipped with 20 memories from 01 to 20 into which commonly used channels can be saved Once stored these channels can rapidly be recalled and scanned 6 4 a Programming of memory channels To store channels in the memories follow the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the Mem icon flashes on the display below the small memory number from 01 to 20 The channel currently selected will also begin to flash large numbers Press the a o wv buttons to select the memory number desired 2 Press the F button again Only the Mem icon and the band icons will flash 3 Press the a o v buttons to select the channel you want to store 4 Push the F button again to select a CTCSS tone The number of this tone will blink on the display 5 Press the a o v buttons to select the CTCSS tone you want to store 6 Press the lt button to confirm your selection Now it is possible to program another channel by repeating steps 1 to 6 e access the following menu setting by pressing the F button 7 Push lt to return to stand by mode 6 4 b Memory recall To select a stored channel follow the steps outlined below 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the small memory number from 01 to 20 and corresponding stored channel appear on the d
33. ubberized protective flap on the radio after you have finished using it 6 2 a Activation deactivation of VOX mode 1 Repeatedly press the F key until the VOX icon flashes Below this icon the currently selected setting will appear On VOX activated or Off VOX deactivated 2 Press the a o v buttons to change the VOX mode to On or Off 3 Press the button to confirm the setting change and return to Stand by or press the F key to access the following menu setting 6 2 b Setting VOX sensitivity Adjusting the VOX sensitivity avoids the likelihood of the radio going into transmission mode because of environmental noise As such it should be adjusted to the minimum level necessary to activate transmission by voice 1 Repeatedly press the F key until LE sensitivity level is displayed The VOX icon and the sensitivity level currently selected from 01 to 06 will flash on the display 2 Press the a o v buttons to select the desired level 01 most sensitive 06 least sensitive 3 Press the button to confirm the setting change and return to Stand by or press the F key to access the following menu setting 6 2 c Setting VOX delay During transmission with VOX a delay avoids the possibility that during short pauses in communication the function does not return the radio to reception mode As such this function should be set at the minimum level necessary to guarantee optimum performance 1 Repeatedly press the
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