TERA TR-590 User Manual
Contents
1. 25 Transmit Power Selection MENU 2 26 Channel Step Frequency MENU 3 26 Wide Narrow Band Set MENU 4 27 Repeater Offset or Shift MENU 5 27 Repeater Offset Frequency Dir MENU 6 28 Receive CTCSS DCS Code MENU 7 28 Transmit CTCSS DCS Code MENU 8 29 Scan Add MENU ess tates ttp ceto 29 Scan Method MENU VW snis titer 30 Lock MENU TT ac or eue nee 30 Keyboard Auto lock MENU 12 31 Coded Squelch Freg Scan MENU 13 31 BOO PSG VE TA a einstenvddathu n ratus 32 Beep Tone Setting MENU 15 32 Flashlight Set MENU 16 33 Auto Backlight Set MENU 17 33 EXITXLEDAMIENIU TO uicit scitis 34 EM Radi MENU T8 so it etes 34 FM Radio MENU DO s setis 35 Tirier Set MENU 2 T ersi 35 Single Dual Display Mode MENU 22 36 Single Display MENU 23 36 Transmit Time Out Timer MENU 24 37 Busy Channel Lock Out MENU 25 37 Squelch Mode MENU 26 iacit 38 Squelch Tail Eliminate MENU 27 38 Power Save MENU 28 rains 39 VOX Control MENU 29 assisi 39 VOX Delay IMENU SO x nnana 40 Edit amp Save Channel Name MENU 31 40 Memory Channel Store MENU 32 41 Memory Channel Delete MENU 33 41 icd Tm 42 Reverse Frequency Function 42 Main Band2. E mmi TERA Thank you for purchasing TERA model TR 590 This dual band VHF UHF two way radio features up to 200 channels 5 watt output alpha numeric display and true dual receive This radio can operate up to 20 hours on a single charge with its included 1600 mAh Li ion battery To get the most out of your radio please read this manual carefully before use TERA einitial Programming This commercial handheld radio ships from the manufacture Displayed Locked per FCC rules You must first use the programming software to unlock this radio for the first time of use You will need the programming cable to connect your radio to your computer for programming Please contact your dealer for radio programming software When programming this radio for the first time it is recommended you first READ the radio with the software and then save this file for future reference In addition after you READ this radio with software first make your programming and frequency changes then send this edited file back to your radio Please contact the dealer you purchased this radio from or TERA should you have any questions TR 390 TERA Online Service and Support The TERA website provides additional information about obtaining service or Support for the TERA line of two way radios and accessories Visit www tera co TERA User Manual Safety Matters The following recommendations will help you understand
3. Squelch Tail Eliminate Sql Tail MENU 27 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select i er Doe amp Menu 27 screen displays Then press MENU arrow points ON press 4 vto select ON to turn on this function or select OFF to this function OFF press MENU to confirm press EXIT to return to standby TERA Power Save PwrSave MENU 28 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 28 screen displays H CT D 9 Wm At that instant press MENU arrow points AUTO press 4 vto select one of AUTO smart save simple ordinary save OFF mode press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Default is OFF VOX Control VOX MENU 29 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 29 screen displays H CT D 9 me pL Ts e3 Soon after press MENU arrow points OFF press 4 vto select OFF to close VOX or select level 1 9 to turn on VOX level press MENU to confirm press EXIT to return back to standby T H 9590 VOX Delay VOX Del MENU 30 Settable Range of VOX delay is 0 3 5 0 sec long press UP DOWN key for 2 sec go into quick select mode Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 30 screen displays Next press MENU arrow points 2 05 press 4 vto select delay time press MENU to confirm selection press EXIT back to standby H CT D 9 Um gt E LAE n
4. Pon f i oneri u RX gene Too RU ate Edit amp Save Channel Name Ch Name MENU 31 User can edit name of saved channel This function is unavailable in frequency mode Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select E j Menu 31 screen displays Db Munus 3 Then press MENU arrow points down and character position starts to blink Press vto select character 0 97A Z 7 then press to move left press t to move right press MENU to confirm selection press EXIT back to standby TERA Memory Channel Store Save Ch MENU 32 Save current frequency into selected channel User can input channel number by key board In frequency mode it only saves transmitting frequency if exists the same frequency with one you selected receive frequency does not change In non frequency mode transmitting and receive frequency will be saved into selected channel Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 32 the screen displays Right after press MENU arrow points to CH 001 press 4 vto select the channel you want to save press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Memory Channel Delete Del Ch MENU 33 Channel list only displays already existing channel This function is unavailable in frequency mode Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 33 screen displays H CT D 9 dw RC ESL S Next pre
5. Channel Step Frequency Setting Step MENU 3 Press MENU number 3 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 d E RES Then press MENU arrow points 5K place press 4 vto select required step frequency press Menu to confirm press EXIT back to standby There are eight step frequencies to select 2 5K 5K 6 25K 10K 12 5K 25K 50K 100KHz TERA Wide Narrow Band Set Bndwdth MENU 4 Press MENU number 4 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 m Right after press Menu arrow points WIDE place press 4 vto select NARROW 12 5K or WIDE 25K press Menu to confirm press EXIT back to standby Repeater Offset or Shift Amount Offset MENU 5 Repeater Shift or Offset amount means the difference between transmitting frequen cy and receiving frequency Shift amount for this radio is 0 99 995MHz Typical shift amount are 0 600 on VHF and 5 000 MHz on UHF which are the default settings Press MENU number 5 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 Em Then press Menu arrow points 00 000 place press 4 vto select frequency of Shift Frequency or input it by keyboard press Menu to confirm press EXIT back to standby T H 9590 Repeater Offset Frequency Direction Rpt Dir MENU 6 Press MENU number 6 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 dj meri LESE At that instant press MENU arrow points OFF
6. OFF m MENU 4 MENU Press A WIDE wide band 25kHz MENU A B EXIT g TERA Function 1 f Confrim Return to me Shortcut Screen Display Setting Optional Paramenter Setting Standby Transmit MENU 8 MENU Press A or Y 50 sets of CTCSS tones MENU A B EXIT CTCSS DCS Itc OnE to select tone 67 0Hz 254 1Hz 105 sets digital tones DO23N D754N 105 sets reverse digital tones DO23l D754l Press to choose between CTCSS DCS OFF Add Channel MENU 9 MENU press A or Y ON scan add MENU A B EXIT To Scan T i to select OFF scan delete Scan Method MENU 10 z MENU Press A TO time scan MENU A B EXIT vq i to select CO carrier scan SE search for scan Select Lock MENU 11 MENU Press A MENU A B EXIT Mode LOCALE to select Keypad MENU 12 m MENU Press A ON turn on MENU A B EXIT Automatic ER qtia oci to select OFF turn off Locking CTCSS DCS MENU 13 MENU Press A CTCSS DCS Tone Scanning MENU A B EXIT Tone Search In mci to select Power Up MENU TE 14 Press A 1 22 Or 3 startup tones A B EXIT sound EXT nie to select Default selection is 1 T H 9590 Tone Setting MENU 15 Flash Light MENU 16 Automatic MENU 17 Backlight 18 21 RxTxLED MENU 18 FM Radio MENU 19
7. Operation A B Switch 42 VFO or Memory Channel Mode 43 Wired Clone een 44 Troubleshooting tenciititicitacinninetinannnan 45 SOC IM CANON M X 47 Optional Accessories sss 49 Service and Support sess 50 Warranty and Repair Services 50 Terms of Warranty osque Roh men pata RUTAS 52 War Dine NOTES rapa vse MUNDUS 54 mEn ee ce M rer 55 TR 390 Check Product gt Please unpack the radio and the included accessories We recommend that you check the box for the items listed below to ensure everything is in the box Please contact your dealer should any items be missing from the box TERA included In Box Antenna VA Hand Strap User Manual TH 590 e cetting Acquainted Battery Information Battery Type Li lon 1600 mAh Battery Please charge the included TERA battery for 1 2 hours before use Leave the radio or battery pack in the supplied charger cup until the red charging light goes off and the green LED light comes on which indicates the battery pack is fully charged and ready to use Note 1 Do not short circuit the battery terminals or dispose the battery in fire Never attempt to disassemble the battery pack 2 Charge the battery in 32 105 F temperature Otherwise the battery may not fully charge 3 Turn off the radio before your initial charge Use of the
8. clockwise to turn on the radio rotate further to adjust the desired volume TERA Monitor Function A weak signal that is hardly heard during normal operation process can be monitored by pressing bottom left side key Volume can be adjusted by rotating the power control button volume controller even if there is lack of signal Release bottom left side key to go back to normal radio operation Make A Call To make a call hold down PTT key and speak into the microphone with normal voice Please keep the microphone 3 to 5 inches away from your mouth Note 1 Hold down PTT key and the LED glows red the radio begins to transmit 2 If LED flashes red during TX the battery needs re charging The radio can not transmit when battery is low Reduce your TX power level or recharge the battery as soon as possible Receive A Call Release PTT key to receive a call Adjust squelch in programing to recieve signal T H 9590 Emergency Alert Function This function is enabled by key settings and or your dealer Long press Middle key to activate this function The radio will send out alarm and make alarm sound Factory Default Short press SK1 Key to enable flashing flashlight Long press SK1 key to turn the flashlight on Side Key Custom Setting The User can set customization features for side key SK1 SK2 with the software Long press can set the following function Choose Momentary monitoring Timer Scan FM Radi
9. start stop timer Press EXIT to clear timer Press EXIT two times to cancel timer and return to normal operation cT D 9 pw p P on gee mmm nan 2i m oF LEi TR 590 Single Dual Display Mode SubDisp gt MENU 22 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 22 screen displays H CT D 9 m p e At that instant press MENU arrow points DUAL press 4 vto select single receive mode only show 1 frequency or dual receive mode show two frequencies press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Single Display Battery Voltage SglDisp MENU 23 v The feature allows user to select if they want Battery Voltage zuibizme 9 displayed or Blank when operating in the Single Display mode iL E PE Operating in the single display mode will greatly extend the radio s battery life and oper ation time between recharging Default selection is VOLTAGE Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 23 Right after press the MENU button and rotate the top selector knob the select VOLTAGE or BLANK After making a selection press MENU again to confirm selection and exit the menu TERA Transmit Time Out Timer TOT MENU 24 Purpose of TOT function is to stop the radio s transmit after a pre set amount of time Settable range of emission limit is 30 300 sec Default TOT timer is set to 120 seconds Press MENU then rotate the t
10. 2 The local radio FM signal is too weak Install the battery again Charge battery for two hours Purchase a new battery Check and adjust volume Ensure you use the correct mute method Ensure you have the correct CTCSS CDCSS tone in use or turned off Screw antenna down until snug Move to place where radio signal is strong Press 4 key to reset radio then press v key to select the radio frequency TR 390 Keypad and the PTT key is 1 The lock function could be 1 Unlock keypad unresponive turned on 2 If display indicates FM then 2 You could be in FM radio mode exit FM radio mode Receiving light remains on and 1 BCLO could be turned on 1 Turn off BCLO you can t transmit You can t save a setting 1 You might be in channel mode 1 Change to frequency mode Radio is transmitting while no one 1 VOX level is set to low too 1 Turn VOX off or set it to a higher is talking sensitive level Receive voice or interferences 1 You may set a wrong frequency 1 Double check your frequency 2 Others on that frequency use change to a different one the same CTCSS CDCSS tone If needed 2 Choose a different CTCSS CDCSS tone TERA eSpecification VHF 136 174 MHz Rx Tx UHF 400 470 MHz Rx Tx Channel Number 199 Channels Voltage DC 6 6V 8 AV Termperature 25 62755 E Range Frequency Range Residual Wave lt 36dB Transmit Frequency Stability 2
11. 5 PPM Receiving 0 2uV 18dB Sensitivity Max Audio Power gt 700mW Weight 237g Dimension 124x62x36 mm Operation Single or Dual Receive Output Power VHF 5 3 5 W UHF 5 2 5W Modulation Wide Narrow Band Max Deviation 5 KHz for Wide Band 2 5 KHz for Narrow Band Su st Without notice specification are subject to change according to technological improvements TR 390 TERA e ptional Accessories Ext Gain Antenna USB Programming Cable Cloning Cable Stubby Antenna T H 9590 eService and Support TERA Radio provides warranty and non warranty support for this radio and accessories Warranty and Repair Services 1 TERA two way radio body has an industry leading 2 year warranty Radio accessories battery charge adapter charger and antenna speaker mics include a 6 month warranty from date of purchase 2 The radio warranty of 2 years is in effect from the original purchase date on the sales receipt or invoice 3 Repair or Replacement is available provided the original purchaser s sales receipt copy is included when the radio or accessories are sent in for repairs 4 Replacement and repair or radios and accessories is provided at the discretion of TERA radio 5 All repaired parts have its own warranty of 90 days from the repair date or the original radio warranty depending on the longer one is valid TERA 6 The warranty is only valid using this radio for normal use
12. And guaranty Is unavailable under such conditions dissembling or modifications damages caused by outside force water or moisture and usage of unapproved accessories or antenna not according to the instruction manual and so on 7 Warranty is void if the TERA label or Serial Number label is missing or torn off Caution 1 Read the user manual before use the radio 2 Do not use the radio with damaged antenna Use the radio only with standard antenna 3 Turn off the radio in potential dangerous environment 4 Avoid the contact between battery and metal objects oily objects or corrosive objects 5 Do not dip the radio or battery into water or throw them in fire 6 Use the radio only with standard battery adapter charger and earphone T H 9590 Terms of Warranty 1 TERA two way radio body has an 2 year guarantee accessories battery charge adapter charger and antenna earphone 6 months 2 Only the original purchasing sales receipt or valid dealer s invoice The invoice will give clear indication of items purchased and the radio serial number and purchasing date 3 Replacement and repair is available subject to the presentation of original purchasing invoice in case that the radio cannot work normally as the instruction says within 30 days from the purchase date Note that there must not be visible abrasion on radio body and accessories 4 Repair of accessories battery adapter charger and antenna is available to
13. ENU 33 MENU Press A Deletes the selected memory MENU A B EXIT Channel E E to select channel Delete i All menu operation is to press MENU key to confirm and press Exit key to quit Use knob or keys to select long press 2 sec into quick select mode in the select interface of menu TERA erunctions Operating Instructions Scan Mode MENU 0 Press MENU number O in standby mode and the radio will start scanning Squelch Level Setting Sql Levl gt MENU 1 Squelch Level Setting is to choose to open or close squelch when signal strength is strong or weak A high squelch setting will block weak signals A setting too low will exposes you to noise or other unrelated signals There is 0 9 levels 1 low 9 highest Among them level O is always open squelch A setting of 5 is the default squelch set ting for this radio Press MENU number 1 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 gt e ues aai P P 7MP OP d Then press MENU arrow points to number 4 press 4 vto select squelch level then press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby mode T H 9590 Transmit Power Selection Tx Power MENU 2 Press MENU number 2 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 jw Right after press MENU arrow points High place press 4 v to select HIGH MID LOW mode press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby High 5W Mid 2 0W Low 0 5W
14. FM Radio Monitor Mode MENU 20 MENU 21 TERA MENU press A to select MENU Press A to select MENU Press A to select MENU press A to select MENU Press A to select MENU press A to select or Function D name Shortcut screen Display Setting Optional Paramenter z MENU Press A or v to select OFF no tone ON beeb tone ON turn on OFF turn off ON keeps backlight turned on AUTOKEY turn on backlight when key pressed AUTOALL all action including side key and signal receipt turn on backlight OFF keeps automatic backlight turned off ON turn on OFF turn off ON FM radio on OFF FM radio off ON receive OFF receive disabled ON turn on OFF turn off Confrim Return to Setting Standby MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT RX Mode MENU 22 SglDisp MENU 23 B 25 Busy Channel MENU 25 Lock Out 26 Sql Mode MENU 26 Voice Tail MENU 27 Eliminate RX Power MENU 28 Save H S9UO MENU Press A to select MENU Press A to select MENU Press A to select MENU Press A or Y to sel
15. amount during trickle charge the charger automatically turns to normal fast charge mode solid Red colored LED 5 The battery is fully charged 97 100 when LED glows green The charger stops charging automatically gt Trickle charge is not allowed to exceed 30 minutes If the LED is still flashing in red after 30 minutes it means that the charger cannot provide power to the battery Check if the battery or charger is damaged Caution when Charging the Battery 1 The battery is not fully charged from the factory Please charge the battery before initial use or after long period of storage 2 Repeat charging 2 to 3 times will make the battery reach its best capacity Please replace or TERA charge the battery if battery power is low 3 The supplied Li ion battery includes a 6 six month warranty and is good for typically 400 500 charging cycles TIP When storing radio for more then 3 weeks at a time it is best to remove the TERA battery from radio This will maintain a full charge in battery so it s ready for use Batteries will hold a charge 6 12 months when removed from radio Antenna Information The supplied flexible antenna is suitable for standard distance communications TERA also offers extended length higher gain antennas to increase your communications range For more information about available accessories visit www tera co Radio communication range may be greatly reduced when operati
16. censing Information This TERA radio operates on Commercial Land Mobile frequencies which require a license from the Federal Communications Commission FCC for business personal edu cation and recreational use To obtain forms call the FCC forms hotline at 1 800 418 3676 or go to http www fcc gov For questions concerning commercial licensing contact the FCC at 1 888 CALL FCC 1 888 225 5322 TERA Safety The TERA TR 590 handheld transceiver has been carefully designed to provide you with years of safe reliable operation As with all electrical equipment however there area few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the radio Read the instructions in this handbook carefully Be sure to save it for future reference Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the radio and owner s manual Do not carry the transceiver by the antenna This may damage the antenna or antenna terminal Grasp the handheld by its base not the antenna when you need to place or remove it Do not keep the radio with the antenna very close to or touching exposed parts of the body while transmitting TERA radios will perform best if you speak 2 4 inches away from the microphone and the radio is vertical Be sure the PTT key is not pressed when you do not need to transmit Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere Do not transmit witho
17. ct OFF to turn off this function or turn it on press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Coded Squelch Frequency Scan TnSrch MENU 13 Coded Squelch Frequency Scan accompanied with working frequency CTCSS Analog anti interference DCSI reverse digital tamper proof code It shows CT sign when scan CTCSS shows DCS sign when scan DCS N shows search when searching then screen displays CTCSS or DCS code scanned Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select l c D 9 Menu 13 screen displays Then press MENU arrow points CTCSS and press 4 vto select one of CTCSS DCS DCS N mode press MENU to confirm Radio will scan tones and display on screen To cancel press MENU BootSnd BootSnd MENU 14 The BootSnd function allows the user to select one of three tone sequences when the radio is turned ON User can select 1 2 or 3 startup tones Default selection is 1 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 14 Right after press the MENU button and rotate the top selector knob the select 1 2 or 3 After making a selection press MENU again to confirm selection and exit the menu H CT D 9 de bESeesSPB hgicut o dd RX m m Saa i Eai Beep Tone Setting Beep MENU 15 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 15 screen displays Then press MENU arrow points ON press 4 vto select OFF turn of
18. ect MENU Press A to select MENU press A to select SINGLE single receive mode DUAL dual receive mode VOLTAGE or BLANK Default selection is VOLTAGE OFF close 30s 60s 90s 120s 150s 180s 210s 240s 270s 300s Busy channel lock out function on or off Default is off 1 2 0r 3 Default selection is 2 Turns off CTCSS TX before unkey Default is off OFF close SIMPLE regular power consumption AUTO smart power consumption Function i Confrim Return to D name Shortcut Screen Display Setting Optional Paramenter Setting Standby z MENU press A or v to select MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT MENU A B EXIT Function Confrim Return to io name Shortcut Screen Display Setting Optional Paramenter Setting Standby 29 VOX Setting MENU 29 MENU Press A or v VOX level 1 9 MENU A B EXIT LACER to select OFF turns VOX off 30 VOX Delay MENU 30 MENU Press A 0 3s 5 0s MENU A B EXIT Time LEES Ll to select RT Name MENU 31 MENU press A Edits the current name ofthe MENU A B EXIT 32 Edit P ead to select channel Memory MENU 32 MENU Press A Save the current frequency into MENU A B EXIT Channel Store L 1 to select a memory channel Memory M
19. f beep tone or select ON turn on the beep tone press MENU again to confirm selection and exit the menu TERA Flashlight Set FlashLt MENU 16 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 16 screen displays H CT D 9 i MEBPImbBEd4 5 At that instant press MENU arrow points OFF press 4 vto select to turn flashlight on or off Press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Auto Backlight Set Lamp MENU 17 Auto backlight set will turn off backlight if no action after 6 secs OFF turn off AUTOKEY turn on backlight when keyboard is operating AUTOALL turn on backlight if there is any action including in receiving signal Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 17 screen displays H CT D 9 de H 171 b nann un M ounn tet RX en a Then press MENU arrow points KEY press 4 v to select one of these options AUTO KEY OFF AUTOALL press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby T H 9590 RxTxLED RxTxLED MENU 18 The feature allows you to select if the blue LED lights ON when receiving a signal and red LED light comes on while transmitting User may turn OFF the LED lights during Rx or TX Default selection is ON Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 18 Right after press the MENU button and rotate the top selector knob to select ON or OFF After making a se
20. lection press MENU again to confirm selection and exit the menu H CT D 9 de UP PULL hs FM Radio FM Radio MENU 19 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 19 screen displays Next press MENU arrow points ON place press 4 vto select ON to turn on this function or select OFF to this function OFF press MENU to confirm press EXIT to return to standby TERA FM Radio FM Mon MENU 20 Turns on the FM Radio receiver The FM frequency is shown on the display with the previous master frequency of the radio in standby priority channel and is watched continuously If a carrier is detected on the master frequency the radio switches to that frequency and only reverts back to the FM Radio after 3 seconds of no signal OFF Rado is only working in the frequency currently displayed Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 20 screen displays Then press MENU arrow points ON press 4 vto select one of ON OFF press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby PESEE Bie 00 m iii PLI H CT D 9 We Timer Set Timer MENU 21 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 21 screen displays Right after press MENU arrow points ON press 4 vto select ON to turn on this func tion or select OFF to turn this function OFF press MENU to confirm press EXIT to return to standby Press to
21. ncy can be entered Press EXIT key to delete the previous figure In MR mode use the keyboard to input pre set oper ation frequency In Channel Name mode if there is no such option as setting channel name then the screen will display CH N N stands for the current channel TR 390 e Vired Clone 1 Turn clone function by programming software or contact your local dealer 2 Connect source radio and target radio with clone cable and turn target radio on 3 Hold down Side Key on Source Radio then power it up About 3 seconds later the LED glows red which means the Source Radio is ready for cloning 4 Press Side Key on Source Radio again and the LED on Source Radio flashes red and LED on Target Radio flashes green The LED on Target Radio goes out when the cloning is finished 5 Replace the Target Radio with another then press Side Key on Source Radio to begin cloning Source Radio Target Radio gt If the LEDs on both Source Radio and Target Radio flashes red and green alternatively it means the cloning has failed TERA e roubleshooting Please check the radio with the troubleshooting chart below to correct any issues Radio will not turn ON 1 Battery is not installed correctly 2 Battery power is exhausted 3 Battery aging Receiving light remains on but the 1 Volume switch is turned down speaker is silent 2 CTCSS enc decode wrong No audio from radio speaker 1 Tighten the antenna
22. ng inside of concrete structures like buildings and parking structures T H 9590 Radio Overview Screen Reverse Frequency DTMF Encoder CDCSS Signaling CTCSS Signaling Low Power Middle Power High Power Signal Strength Indication Transmitter Working Receive Working A B Switch Battery Status Indicator m Full TERA HML CTDCS m da Power Remaining DTR VOXD 9 D Receive Frequency Dispersion VOX Dual Receiver Mode Tone Keyboard Lock Battery Power Indicator Channel or Function Number Channel Scan Add Channel Number Busy Channel Lock Unlock Indicative Narrowband Channels Battery exhausted Please change out battery or charge it HMLC TD CS STZTDTMFDSV OX R x d c am 360008 450000 sS PPT Key Programmable SK1 Q Programmable SK2 Earphone Speaker Mic Jack Antenna Channel Selector Flashlight LCD Function Key Number Keys Up Down key p Powe Switch Volume Control of the top frequency Volume Control of the bottom frequency B LED Indicator D speaker B Microphone Exit Lock TR 390 Basic Operations Switch ON OFF Rotate the top right knob clockwise until a Du sound and a Ka Ta sound to confirm that the radio s power is on Rotate the top right knob counter clockwise until a Ka Ta sound means to turn off the radio n Volume Adjustment Rotate the power control button volume controller
23. nue to scan if exceed scan pause time when signal is lost SE searching scan scan and save when get signal quit scan mode TO time scan continue to scan if exceed scan pause time whether signal is lost or not Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 10 screen displays Ir 1 com D 9 Wer UP It Next press MENU arrow points CO press 4 vto select one of CO SE TO meth od press MENU to confirmed press EXIT back to standby CO is the default scan mode Lock Lock MENU 11 The lock feature allows you to select which parts of the radio will lock when you press the front keypad lock icon User can UI select KEY which will lock the keypad but user can still rotate top channel knob DIAL locks the top selector knob but keypad is still active ALL locks the keypad and top selector knob Default selection is KEY which locks the keypad only H CT D 9 m gt B RX ELLE TERA Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 11 Right after press the MENU button and rotate the top selector knob the select KEY DIAL or ALL After making a selection press MENU again to confirm selection and exit the menu Keyboard Auto lock AutoLck MENU 12 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 12 the screen displays H CT D 9 de Right after press MENU arrow points OFF press 4 vto sele
24. o Anti interference scanning Alarm Flashlight Short press can set the following function Choose Quiet monitoring Timer Scan FM Radio Anti interference scanning Alarm TERA TR 390 er unction Shortuts Process move Emm emm eu mre En c sewer were Press hort tostartacanfunctons Peer Squelch Level MENU 1 MENU Press A or Y Set Squelch Level 0 9 MENU A B EXIT Setting Cesibomegi to select Default Squelch Level 5 Transmit MENU 2 m MENU Press A HIGH high power MENU A B EXIT Power di ap to select MID medium i LOW low power output Step MENU 3 MENU Press A Step Frequency 2 5kHz 5kHz MENU A B EXIT Frequency PvE up to select 6 25kHz 10kHz 12 5kHz PEN 25kHz 5OkHz 100kHz Narrow Band E i to select NARROW narrow band i 5 12 5kHz Repeater MENU 5 MENU Press A 0 99 995MHz optional MENU A B EXIT Frequency ii J 05 000 MHz for UHF Repeater MENU 6 MENU Press A plus frequency shift MENU A B EXIT Shift Epit bic to select minus frequency shift Direction Ln i OFF No TX shift simplex Receive MENU 7 MENU Press A or Y 50 sets of CTCSS tones MENU A B EXIT CTCSS DCS Ro z to select tone 67 0Hz 254 1Hz e 105 sets digital tones DO23N D754N 105 sets reverse digital tones DO23l D754l Tone i Press to choose between CTCSS DCS
25. op selector knob to select Menu 24 screen displays H CT D 9 dw At that instant press MENU arrow points OFF press 4 vto select OFF to turn off TOT or TOT level you need press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Busy Channel Lock Out BCLO MENU 25 OFF turn off the function WAVE carrier lock prohibit transmitting when receives signal QT DQT prohibit transmitting if anti interference code is wrong QT DQT menu item is only displayed when anti interference code function is available Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 25 screen displays H CT D 9 der Then press MENU arrow points OFF press 4 vto select one of OFF WAVE mode press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Squelch Mode Sql Mode MENU 26 The feature allows user to select the master squelch mode by selecting 1 2 or 3 Selection 1 will generally have the loosest squelch setting which allows the weakest signals Selecting 2 will tighten the overall squelch and selecting 3 will only allow the stronger signals to come through your handhelds speaker Default selection is 2 Press MENU then rotate the top selector knob to select Menu 26 Right after press the MENU button and rotate the top selector knob the select 1 2 or 3 After making a selection press MENU again to confirm selection and exit the menu H CT D 9 dj
26. place press 4 vto select one of OFF mode press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Radio won t transmit if the transmission Shift Frequency is above or below the allowable range Under this condition please adjust receive frequency or frequency difference of the Shift Frequency into allowable range Receive CTCSS DCS Code Set Rx Tone MENU 7 Press MENU number 7 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 de RX Eun Right after press MENU arrow points OFF and press key to select CTCSS or DCS Receive code or press 4 vto select one of 67 0 Hz DO23N D023l press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby TERA Transmit CTCSS DCS Code Set Tx Tone MENU 8 Press MENU number 8 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 de Then press MENU arrow points OFF and press key to select CTCSS or DCS Receive code or press 4 vto select one of 67 0 Hz DO23N DO023l press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby Scan Add ScnSkip gt MENU 9 Press MENU number 9 in standby mode screen displays H CT D 9 de Then press MENU arrow points ON press 4 vto select ON to add current channel into scan list or select OFF to delete current channel from scan list press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby T H 9590 Scan Method Scn Mode MENU 10 CO carrier scan stop scan when get signal and conti
27. radio while charging may cause noise or interfere during reception or transmission 4 Do not pull plug the adapter and the battery during charging to avoid interference with the charging procedure 5 If the battery life quickly runs down even if it is fully and correctly charged this means the battery life is over and this battery will need replacing Please contact your authorized TERA dealer to purchase a new battery TERA 6 NEVER charge the battery or radio with battery if they are wet Before charging you should dry them off with a towel or cloth to avoid danger Warning Conductive metals such as jewelry keys or decorating lace may result in short circuit and generate a large quantity of heat when coming to contact with battery electrodes Treat any battery carefully especially when placing it into pocket wallet or other metal container as they can short out Charge Operation Please charge as follows 1 Turn off the radio 2 Plug the AC connector of adapter into an AC output socket TR 390 3 Vertically insert the battery or radio equipped with battery into the charger Make sure the charger and battery is well contacted 4 After the radio and or battery are inserted into the charger the LED glows red and that means the charger is ready for normal charging if the LED flashes red it means the remaining battery power is too low and a trickle charge is in process After the battery power has reached a certain
28. ss MENU arrow points to CH 001 press 4 vto select the channel you want to delete press MENU to confirm press EXIT back to standby TR 390 Reset Turn off the radio press EXIT key and then turn on the radio upper line on the screen shows RESET lower line shows VFO Press MENU to make a choice by pressing key or step control 4 v key Press MENU again to confirm until the lower line on the screen shows ALL then the lower line will display WAIT now it begins to clear all settings and channel memories default settings from factory The radio will enter factory MR mode automatically after all settings are cleared up Reverse Frequency Function MR mode VFO mode long press key for two seconds a symbol R will appear on the top of the screen which means reverse function is on Long press again for another two seconds R will disappear Tx and Rx frequency as well as CTCSS CDCSS will exchange when reverse frequency function is on Main Band Operation A B Switch MR mode VFO mode press EXIT key will switch between top and bottom display oo A triangle symbol 4 and Y will appear on top of the screen which represents current frequency TERA VFO or Memory Channel Mode Press key to switch between VFO and MR mode and Channel Name mode MR VFO mode and Channel Name mode can be accessible only if at least there is one channel has been stored into a memory In VFO mode the freque
29. step on or place anything on it as this could result in a damaged charger power cord This product complies with the requirements of the Council Directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage WARNING Your wireless hand held portable transceiver contains a low power transmitter When the Push to Talk PTT button is pressed it sends out radio frequency RF signals The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50 TX and 50 RX In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand held wireless devices To maintain compliance with the FCC s RF exposure guidelines this transmitter and it s antenna must maintain a separation distance of least 2 inches from your face Speak in a normal voice with the antenna pointed up and away from the face at the required separation distance The belt clip is for storage purposes only AVOID TRANSMITING ON HIGH POWER WHILE RADIO IS ATTACHED TO YOUR BELT To transmit hold the device away from your body and en sure the antenna is at least 2 inches from your body when transmitting T H 900
30. the presentation of original purchasing invoice 5 The cost of materials and labor for repair are covered in warranty 6 Warranty is void in case that the TERA mark or the serial number mark is torn off 7 Warranty is void in cases below 1 Beyond the warranty period 2 Defects or damages under abnormal use 3 Defects or damages because of mis operation accident water penetration TERA and carelessness 4 Defects or damages because of incorrect testing operation repair installation reconfiguration or adjustment 5 Defects or damages to antenna because of non material or non processing problems 6 Defects or damages because of unauthorized repair and disassembling 7 Product that the serial number marks is torn off or unable to identify 8 Product with unclear purchasing date on original sales receipt 9 Battery under such conditions a Any damages or unsealing to the battery pack b Defects or damages to battery because of charging with improper equipment or use beyond regulated maintain condition 10 Abrasion under normal use TR 390 Warning Notes Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is complete accurate and up to date TERA Radio assumes no responsibility for the results of errors beyond its control The manufacturer of this equipment also cannot guarantee that changes in the equipment made by non authorized users will not affect the information in it FCC Li
31. this radios safety requirements 1 Only qualified TERA technicians are allowed to service this two way radio Do not disassemble the radio by yourself as it will void the warranty 2 Use only the TERA brand battery pack and desk charger so as to not damage the transceiver Do not expose this radio to long periods of direct sunlight or hot or humid areas Do not put this radio in dusty or dirty locations Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergent to wash this radio 3 4 3 6 Never transmit on this radio without an antenna gt Safety and operability of this radio can t be guaranteed unless TERA brand accessories or parts are used TR 390 TERA eContent Initial Programming esseer 3 included Iri BOXssesiect irte thes ituri ee retient oat 9 Getting Acquainted saniert kon skr e 10 Battery Information sss 10 Charge ODBIaldD beendet atento tubi 11 Antenna Information 13 Radio OvervieW sesser 14 sarl m ere rt ern reer 14 Basic ONC AUONS imisntuicnmanmriinitinniedie 16 SUMI DIE DIA CUE Ta acsi br cbr UNE Itt E 16 Volume AdJUSEFTIeTTE sistat oai 16 Monitor FUCO siseses 17 Make A Calluinne 17 RISE 2 A Mi e ER 17 Factory i BI IT 0 amem MEI Np DUM 18 Side Key Custom Setting 18 Function Shortuts Process 20 Functions Operating Instructions 25 Scan Mode MENU Ossa tnodo 25 Squelch Level Setting MENU 1
32. ut the antenna fitted on the radio Though it is provided with a protection it may damage the TX output final stage Respect the environment conditions The radio is designed to be used in heavy environments however avoid exposing it to extremely hot or cold temperature out of the range between 20 to 140 F Do not expose the transceiver to excessive vibrations as well as dusty or rainy locations a Never try to disassemble or service the radio by yourself aside from the routine maintenance described in this handbook It may cause damage to the radio transceiver and void your warranty requiring extensive repair work Always contact your local dealer for assistance Use only authorized accessories Using non TERA radio brand accessories may seriously damage your handheld transceiver and void your warranty Do Not spill liquid of any kind into your radio If the transceiver gets wet immediately dry it by a soft and clean cloth Switch the radio off before you clean it Follow the directions described in the paragraph Care and maintenance Handle the battery properly Never place the Ll ion battery in your pocket or purse with loose coins This could result in short circuiting the battery Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed for the supplied battery charger AC adapter If you are not sure check with your authorized TERA dealer TERA Avoid damaging the power cable of the battery charger Do not
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