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1. are displayed Rn Li soa yaa ERE i the SReT button Fe SSS The transceiver enters the The signal is transmitted at a Repeater mode frequency shifted by 5 MHz 19 B Application examples of Repeater operation 1 How to receive direct signal from the re mote station without by intermediate of a repeater station While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 9 REV button 7434 52 appears as the frequency display and the signal transmit ted from the remote station can be received directly Ifthe PTT button is pressed iis time the signal is transmitted at 2 MHz and the or offset frequency indicator flashes ing the Reverse mode e If the direct signal from the remote station can be received it indicates that there is no need of using the repeater station Itisrecommendednottouse the Repeater mode this mode is called the Simplex mode whenever the direct signal from the remote station cen be received NOTE The wrong beep tone boo is generated when the shifted fre quency goes off band In this case the desired frequency cannot be sat 20 7 flashes ato eel 2 Inthe case of transmitting the continuous tone signal via replater station The following function is available when the optional CTN520 Tone Squelch Unit is installed on the transceiver Gross T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the
2. 144 MHz band or pendently for the UHF and VHF bands 2 meter band WhenthePTTbuttonis pressed to transmit the signalis transmit ted from the Main band indicated by the MAIN indicator above the band frequency display Some buttons are effective only for the Main band indicated by the MAIN indicator and some can be used regardless of the presence of tho MAIN indicator TheUHF stands for Ultra High Frequency It is normally referred to as 430 MHz band or 70 centimeter band Neg son pe Jem 7 Omen Vim Independent operation Simultaneous reception OK n Character indications on the controls The characters indicating the functions of the control buttons are marked in three types of colors To use the functions marked with ivory color characters press only that Burton characters gt To use the functions marked with light blue gray characters oress that button with the FUNC button held depressed LIGHT BLUE GRAY cheracters gt 9 the z FUNG baron press another depressed Bunton z i The functions marked with red characters can be used during DTMF _ Encoder operation in combination with the numeric buttons RED charecters gt Valid only in DTMF Encoder haracters gt operation Various beep tones The beep tones are generated to inform the user whether each operation is correct or not This unit generates differen
3. 26 1 Memory Frequencies 126 2 Programming a Memory Frequency 26 3 Recalling a Memory Frequency E in 27 4 Changing a Memory Frequency 27 6 Deleting a Memory Frequency e 2B 6 Scanning C MS MS M Buttonl 29 7 Switching the Transmit Power 3 PO Button 34 8 Dual Watch Operation 2 DUAL Button 35 9 Changing the Tunning Step IG STEP Button 37 10 Battery Save Function IS SAVE Button 38 11 Frequency Lock Function 4 FL Button 38 12 PTT Lock Function for Disabling PTT Button Operation 1 PL Button 39 13 Switching Pause Scar Busy Scan IQ SET SB Button 14 Tone Squelch Function 7 T SQ Buttonl 15 Special Functions Available in the Set Mode I SET SB Button E 16 Changing Frequency During Memory Recall Mode to Initiate New Communication and Rotuma to Memory Recall Mode Again oe 45 17 Writing the Repeater Mode in a Memory Frequency 46 18 Changing Repeater Mode Tone Frequency or Offset Frequency Written in a Memory Frequency m 19 Writing the Tone Squelch Mode in a Memory Frequency 47 20 Canceling the Repeater Mode of a Memory Frequency 47 Paging Function 1 Preparation for Paging Operation 48 2 Programming the Individual Code and Group Code in Memory M 3 Paging Operation Method caca een B 4 Code Squelch Operation na Lithium Battery BA Troubleshooting dni OB Optional
4. Rotary Channel Selector numeric buttons or v buttons Offset fraquency is displayed The set frequency ris displayed E Press HIDING ONE OF THE BAND DISPLAYS In case only the communication in the UHF band or VHF band is required use the following procedure tohide the displays releted to the unnecessary band While holding the FUNC button depressed press the VHF or UHF button according to the band to be used The display related to the other band disappears and hereafter the unit can be used as a VHF or UHF only transceiver mono bander Disappears While holding gt the FUNC button Sets 2282 DUAL WATCH FOR WATCHING A FREQUENTLY USED FREQUENCY AND THE REPEATER STATION FREQUENCY ALTERNATELY M The Dual Watch function allows to watch one of the memory frequen cies one of M1 to MS or call frequency and the VFO frequency alternately The Dual Watch is possible only within the same band For example to dual watch 433 02 MHz and 439 52 MHzalternately use the following procedure Procedure 1 Program one of the Dual Watch object frequencies 433 02 MHz with this example in memory address No 1 T 1 433 02 MHz is displayed 112 Press the DV M ENT button toinitiate the Memory Recall mode 1 3 Rotating the Rotary Channel Selector varies the memory ad dress No Rotate it so that M1 is displayed T4 While holding the FUNC button depr
5. Acecssories M Specifications sonos B PACKAGING DIAGRAM PRIOR TO USAGE When unpacking the unit carton check that all of the following items are included If some items are missing please notify your dealer immediately Package Contents CD Owner s Manual Schematic Diagram Whip Antenna Belt Clip with two screws already installed on the unit Hand Strap already installed on the unit Battery Case for six AA siza batteries already installed on the unit Waterproof Caps already installed on the unit E Observe the following caution to protect the unit Make sure that batteries Do not apply 24 V sup are inserted with correct 4 Piy tothe unit Use only polarity J 6 0 to 16 V DC power 0 Do not touch the internal IDEE C528 is produced under strict control and fully ad justed Vae Do not use new and 5 used batteries together Keepoutofhigh tempera 3 ture humidity and dust Install the supplied antenna Hold the lower part oftheantenna when installing Insert AAsize batteries into the battery case Be sure that the batteries are inserted with correct polarity Detach the battery case Place your thumb on the center of the Battery Case Unlock button and place the index finger on filled battery case to the transceiver unit side Push up the Bat tery Case Unlo
6. Side Panel Controls 2FUNC Function Button One of the special functions of this unitis available by pressing a button with the FUNC button held depressed PTT Button For transmission hold this button depressed and speak into the microphone The signal is transmitted in the Main band which is indicated by the MAIN indicator Release the PTT button to receive signal DC IN External DC Power Input Connector This is to connect the power cable in case an external power supply is used NOTE Connect the plug of the CAW150 or CAW151 External Power Cord hatis available as an option The DCIN connector accepts only th special plug used with the CAW150 or CAW151 never connect other types of plugs for this will result in malfunction or damage Before connecting the plug of the CAW150 or CAW151 be sure to turn off the power of the transceiver This unit operates on the voltage range from 6 to 16 V DC never apply a voltage out of this range for this will result in malfunction or damage Gi Battery Case This accommodates six AA size dry cell batteries Insert six AA size batteries with correct polerity Battery Case Unlock Button Push when detaching tne battery case The battery case will be unlocked and ready for detaching Belt Clip Holes These holes are to hold the supplied belt clip The belt clip hes been installed when the unit left the factory When the boltclipis detached please leave t
7. frequency have been changed return them to the initial values initial value of tone frequency 88 5 Hz UHFVHFI Initial value of offset frequency 5 00 MHz UHF 0 06 MHz VHF White holding numeric button 1 depressed press the A CL button A long beep tone will be generated and the M on the display will star flashing informing that the frequency programmed under M1 hes been deleted 3 The frequency being displayed becomes the dial frequency but the unit remains in the Memory recall mode After the memory frequency hes been deleted set the unit in the lial frequency mode by pressing the D V M ENT or A CL button i 2l soe 43 m spe stans NOTE When deleting a memory frequency with which the Repeater mode has been written cancel its Repeater mode before deleting the memory frequency If the Repeater mode is not canceled the Repeater mode will remain written in the memory address No which becomes vacant 28 ee een 3 Scanning C MS MS M Button Scanning Method Either Pause Scan or Busy Scan can be selected Pause Scan Pause San ceases scanning when a signal is received Scanning will then resume five seconds later or when the signal disappears which ovr occurs first Busy Scan Busy Scan stops scanning when a signal is received but scanning resumes two seconds after the signal disappears The transceiver is initially set to Pause Scan iis The sc
8. operation has baen initiated if it has been cancel it A Checkif the Volume control is setto the fullycounterclockwise position If it is rotate it clockwise to obtain an optimum sound level A Check if the Paging and Code Squelch operations have been initiated if they have been cancel them located on The transceiver appears to receive only the strong signals A Check if the supplied antenna is installed properly if itis not install it properly A Check if the SQL control is set to the fully clockwise position if itis rotate it counterclockwise Weak signals cannot be receivedifthe SQL controlis set tothe fully clockwise position ST Q The transceiver does not transmit A Press the PTT button and check if the transmit indicator lights only dimly lif it does replace batteries A Check if P L is shown on the display if it is press the T PL button with the FUNC button held depressed to cancel the PTT Lock A Check if the MAIN indicator is displayed above the desired bend frequency display Press the UHF or VHF button so thatthe MAIN indicator appears above the desired band frequency display A Check if the TX frequency ta be used in the Repeater mode is OFf bard With the OFF band condition signal cannot be transmitted even when the PTT button is pressed Set the RX frequency properly Q Communi k A Check if the transceiver is set for the desired band if not press the V
9. press the 7 TSQ button twice so that T SQ appears on the display Z While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET SB button to initiate the Set mode ress the 7 T SQ button to display a tone frequency While holding the FUNC button depressed press the PS button The tone frequencies will be scanned E Press the A CL button to cancel the Tone frequency Soan i Gu CR Hio y 4 GER t e 43 a ex f MAIN us ars co ce se 43 4 I5 Q Switching the Transmit Power a 3 PO Button Get Se Win This is to switch the transmit power twhich has been set to Middle 1500 43 power when the unit left the factory oe Three power levels are available for the C528 Select High Middle or Low power depending on your purpose When the display shows H High power 5 0 W 4 with13 8 V supply When the display shows M Middle power 2 5 W l2 1o with12 8 V supply Coa When the display shows L Low power 0 35 W eR Procedure f aim T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 3 PO button Mohd 43 The M on the bottom left of the display will be replaced by ne indicating that the transmit power is switched from Middle to Low E While hol je FUNC button dej again The L will be replaced by powar is switched from Low to High sed press the 3 PO button indicating that the transmit 4 3 While hold
10. to the initial condition every time the Power switch is turned on and off A Replace the lithium battery When the lithium backup battery is exhausted the memory circuit become incapable of retaining their information contents Q The power cannot be turned on A Check if the batteries are exhausted M they are replace the batteries Q The displayed frequencies are not correct A The microcomputer may sometimes malfunction after the lith ium battery has been replaced When the lithium battery has been replaced or when the micro computer malfunctions press the Reset switch on the recess on the hend strap side of the transceiver using a thin stick This will reset the microcomputer Before resetting the microcomputer turn on the power of the transceiver o a The frequency display flashes A This occurs when the PLL circuit is unlocked The transceiver does not receive signal A Press the SQL OFF button and see if any sound comes out of the speaker A Check if the SOL control is set to the fully clockwise position if they are rotate the control counterclockwise A Check if you are mistaking the Volume SQL controls for the VHF end UHF bands This unit is provided with independent Volume SQL controls for the VHF and UHF bands Note that the Volume SQL controls for the VHF band are located on the left side of the top panel The Volume SQL controls for the UHF band a the right A Check if the Tone Squelch
11. 0 100 Wi00 Group code s The setup above makes the following operation possible 52 1 Whenthetransceiver of station Aentersthe Paging mode displays memory address No 4 and transmits signal stations B and C will be paged simultaneously group paging 2 When the trensceiver of station A enters the Paging mode displays memory address No 1 and transmits signal only station B will be paged individual paging Example of paging between three stations IIl Cade Setting A B c a 1 294 128 128 2 w3a5 345 234 3 128 234 346 Individuu codes of the stations F100 vioo W100 Group code XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX oos 1 Whenthetransceiverof station Aenters the Paging mode displays memory address No 4 and transmits signal stations B and C will be paged simultaneously group paging 2 When the transceiver of station A enters the Paging mode and sterts receive standby it can receive the pagings using group code 100 or 345 or using individual code 123 Namely the transceiver can receive paginas from several stations if several W marks are added The beep tone generated when the individual or group code is coincident can be stopped in the middle To stop the beep tone in the middle press the FUNC button if the individual of the remote station cannot be received completely due to interference etc E appears on the display informing that the individual code of the remote stat
12. 20MHz 18 REPEATER OPERATION METHOD E Example of repeater operation Procedur 1 Press the UHF button to use the UHF banc Te Set the transceiver tothe TX frequency of the repeater stationtoba used 439 52 MHz for example as follows Press numeric buttons 8 5 and 2 in this order When numeric button 2 has been pressed a long beep is generated to indicate that the operating frequency has been set to 439 52 MHz 3 Whi e holding the FUNC button depressed oress the B RPT button to initiate the Repeater mode T wi appear on the display to indicate the Tone encode mode and will appear to indicate the Repeater mode Now the unit is ready for repeater operation T Press the PTT button The signal is transmitted at 434 52 MHz which is the frequency offset by 5 MHz from the frequency set above and accesses the desired repeater station Advice When the transceiver accesses a repeater station it receives the call ign Morse codes of the repeater station ifthe callsign of the desired repeater s in cannot be received when the PTT button is pressed your signal may not reach the repeater station or your operation may be erroneous Please try again from the beginning NOTE Many people may be using the same repeater station simulta neously Therefore please observe the rule of the station to avoid troubles with them Press numeric buttons and 2 In sequence T and
13. 80 mA UHF spp 480 mA VHF 4 During Standby TWinbandmode app 70 mA Mono band mode app 45 mA UHF app 36 mA VHF During Battery Save Twincbandmode app 32 mA Mono band mode app 18 mA UHF app 17 mA VHF Auto Power Off APO app 1 mA Dimensions 55 Width 157 Height 31 Depth mm Weight 450 grams including antenne end batteries Downloaded by Amateur Radio Directory www hamdirectory info 58 RECEIVER Receptiontype Double Conversion Superheterodyne Intermediate Frequ VHF First iF 21 8 MHz Second IF 455 kHz UHF FirstiF23 05 MHz Second IF 455 kHz Sensitivity T0dB ESB wth JAIA method SiNet 1 pV input 30dB or better Squelch Sensitivity erry Audio Output Power 200 mW 10 distortion 8 ohms TRANSMITTER RF Output Power Hi with CBT151 2 0WIUHA 24W VHF with CNB181 153 25W UH 28 W VHF with CNB152 50W UHR 50W VHF Mid with CBT151 1 8WIUHR 2 3 W VHF with CNB151 153 2 5WIUHF 2 5 W VHF with CNB152 2 5W UHP 2 5 W VHF Low 0 35 UHF VHP Frequency Modulation Method swe Reactence Maximum Frequency Deviation sbkHz Spurious Ratio 6008 orbetter Built in Microphone Electret capacitor microphone Printed in Japan 097X851012
14. CNB151 CNB153 mode Press the T SQ button to cancel the Tone Squelch mode CMBITI Mobile Bracket CLCB20 Standard Size Soft Case for use when the CNB161 or Q Dual Watch does not occur CBT151 is installed Dual Watch can be performed between thememory frequency CLCS21 Long Size Soft Case for use when the CNB152 or and dial frequency Be sure to program a frequency in the CNB153 is installed memory before attempting Duak Watch CBT151 Bettery Tray for six AA size batteries CMP111 Microphone Speaker Q Programmed Scan does not occur CMP112 Compact Microphone Speaker A Programmed Scan can be performed between two memory fre CHP111 Head Set with PTT Switch quencies Be sure to program the scan start frequency and end CMP113 Tiepin Microphone frequency in the memory CAW151 Power Cable for Base Station CAXO2 Bottom Cap 57 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Frequency Ranges se VHE 144 to 147 995 MHz UHF 430 to 439 995 MHz Madulation Type 16F3 Microphone Input impedance 7 G 0ohms Speeker Impedance 8ohms Operating Voltage Range 6 to 16 V through external power supply jack Nominal input Voltage eom 12V Current Drain Durngtransmission 13 8 V Hi 5 W app 1300 mA UHF app 1100 mA VHF Mid 2 5 W app 1000 mA UHF app 900 mA VHF 7 2V Hi 2W app 1000 mA UHF app 850 mA VHFI Mid 2 W app 1000 mA UHF app 850 mA VHF 13 8 72 V Low 350 mW app 4
15. EISTANDARD 144 430 MHz FM Twin Band Handy Transceiver C528 Downloaded by Amateur Radio Directory www hamdirectory info OWNER S MANUAL _ Congratulation on your purchase of the 144 430 MHz FM twin Band Handy Transceiver The model C528 FM Twin Band Handy Transceiver is engineered and manufactured with highest quality of microelectronics technology and workmanship We are confident that you will be entirely satisfied with the superb performance and reliability of the C528 Our very strict quality control and inspections ensure that each transceiver unit have left the factory in perfect condition However if your transceiver does not operate properly or if you find any difficulty in its operation please contact your dealer immediately Please read this instruction carefully before use to make the unit perform fully and last long Also please retain this booklet for future reference M CONTENTS Packaging Diagram Priorto Usage x Controls and Connections site 4 Before Operation n 1 Basic Functions of the C528 2 Button Function List I 3 Button Function List II in Set Mode Repeater Operation 18 Repeater Operation Method 19 Hiding One of the Band Displays 23 Dual Watch for Watching a Frequently Used Frequency and the Repeater Station Frequency AXWmataly 24 Other Operations
16. F band to 145 22 MHz 3 Set the displayed dial frequency to 145 22 MHz T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the D V M ENT button T Press numeric button Alongbeep tone will be generated informing that the 145 20 MHz memory frequency is replaced by the 145 22 MHz frequency 3 When the CL buttonis pressed the unit enters the Dial frequency mode while the memory frequency remains displayed N 52 43 m LI o eee GS tol 4522 43 n ee Cap sy Mr read Any memory address No MO through MO can also be replaced by rotating the Rotary Channel Selector in the Memory recall mode If no frequency has been programmed under the selected memory address No the M on the display flashes to inform that the memory address No is vacant In this case the dial frequency remains dis played on the frequency display Pressing the D V M ENT button in the Dial frequency mode initiates the Memory recall mode and pressing the same button in the Memory recall mode initiates the Dial frequency mode EJDeleting a Memory Frequency Follow the procedure below to delete the programmed frequency in memory 3 Press the D V M ENT button to initiate the Memory recall mode Ifthe TSQ and or are being displayed turn off these indicators For the method of turning off these indicators please refer tothe description of each of them 1 2 ifthe tone frequency and or offset
17. HF or UHF button to select the desired band Q Signal cannot be transmitted at the displayed frequency A Check if or is displayed flashing on the display The RX frequency and TX frequency are different in the Re peater operation A Check if the MAIN indicator is dispiayed above the frequency display of the desired band Q The displayed frequency cannot be changed A Check if the FL indicator is displayed if it is press the 4 FL button with the FUNC button held depressed to cancel the Frequency Lock Q No beep tone is generated A Check if the beep tone has been muted fit has been press the SET SB button with the FUNC but ton held depressed to enter the Sot mode then press the O SET SB button alone to cancel the muting A Check ifthe Volume control is set to the fully counterclockwise position The beeptone volume varies depending on the Volume control position Rotate the Volume control to optimize the beep tone volume Q No information is displayed when the power is turned on A Auto Power Off may be initiated Press the CALL button of turn the Power switch off then on again to cancel the Auto Power Off This will resume the frequencies eto on the display A Check if the batteries are exhausted Q The displayed frequency can be changed only using the Rotary Channel Selector A Check if the FL indicator is displayed f it is press the 4 FL button with the FUNC button held dep
18. Q SET button 10 initiate the Set mode 2 Press the 7 T SQ button to display the default tone frequency of 88 5 kHz Then using the Rotary Channel Selector or Wa keys set the desired tone frequency NOTI Numeric buttons are defeated and cannot be used 3 Hereafter follow the same procedure as the normal repeater Operation n epe Rotate to set the desired tone frequency Tone frequency ia displayed 3 Operation by changing the offset fre quency the offset frequency used with most repeater stations is 5 MHz Procedure T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET button to initiate the Set mode 2 Press the 8 RPT button to display the default offset frequency of 5 00 MHz Then using the Rotary Channel Selector numeric __ buttons orW A keys set the desired offset frequency 3 Hereefter follow the same procedure as the normal repeateropera tian NOTE The TX frequency is smatier or larger than the RX frequency by the Same amount as the shift width If the TX frequency should shift beyond the range of the amateur band the frequency display of the C528 shows OFF off band and the signal will not be trans mitted In this case set the RX frequency so that the TX frequency does not exceed the amateur band limits T P MAIN i Icnn nee i 4550 ubt 22 Disappears Set model Set the desired offset frequency using the
19. anning method can be switched also during scanning 29 Scanning operations of the C528 This unit is capable of the following scan operations 1 Dial frequency scan operations 1 1 MHz Scan Scans within any desired 1 MHz segment 2 Programmed Scan Scans within the specified frequency range 2 Memory frequency scan operations 1 Memory Scan MS 2 Memory Scan Memory MS M NOTE Save Memory Scan occurs during Battery Save operation 3 Tone frequency Scan operation 1 Scans the tone frequencies ee eee 6 1 Dial frequency Scan operations 1MHz Scan In the Dial frequency mode press the PS button with the FUNC button held depressed The 1 MHz Scan will start The point to the below right of the MHz figure on the display flashes during scan operation Press the A CL button to cancel the scanning lay has no indicators for distinction between the 1 MHz Scan and All Scan operations When the Y ori button is pressed during scanning it stops temporarily Pause mode Press the same button again to resume scanning t is also possible to reverse the scanning direction upward or downword Press the Y or A button and hold it for mora than 0 5 second to scan the frequencies continuously at a higher sp 6 2 Programmed Scan operation This function allows you to scan the range betweentwo memory frequencies The start frequency where scanning starts and the end frequency where it ends should p
20. buzzer sound This is used both in VHF band and UHF band operations MIC External Microphone Jack This is to connect a microphone which is available as an option One of the following options manufactured by STANDARD cen be used as the external microphone 11 Microphone Speaker CMP1 11 CMP112 compact model 2 Head Set with PTT CHP111 3 Tiepin Microphone CMP113 Antenna Jack This is to connect the whip antenna Be sure to use the supplied or specified whip antenna If the connected antenna does not match the characteristics of the insceiver its performance may be degraded 5 Transmit Indicator Busy In Battery Alarm Lamps Thegreen amp lights up when signalisreceivedin the VHF band UHF band or both in the VHF and UHF bands Itelso lights up when the SOL control is rotated fully counterclockwise The red lamp lights up when the transmitter is keyed by pressing the PTT button Both the red and green lamps light up in case transmission and reception occur simultaneousiy during twin operation The lamps become darker when the batteries are weakened in such a cose replace the batteries as soon as possible ator and Front Panel Controls and Indicators 3L Lamp Button This to turn on the illumination light at the display When this button is pressed the display is illuminated for about 5 seconds after which the illumination light is turned off automatically The light can also be t
21. ck button in the di rection of the ar row end slide the battery case To install the battery case engage it with the slot on the bottom of the trensceiver and slide the battery case until it latches in the proper position inthedirecti unlock Slide the battery case further until it is separated from the unit Tum the Power switch on and set the Volume control to a Press the PTT button to transmit and release it to receive 5 comfortable listening level Rotate the SQL Squeich control clockwise slowly until the 6 noise from the speaker just stops o erm NOTE Downloaded by Do not rotate the control clockwise too far Excessive squelch re Amateur Radio Directory duces the radio sensitivity and may prevent reception The supplied antenna and battery case may vary depending on the destination of the set www hamdirectory info CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS The supplied antenna and battery case may vary depending on the destination of the set A ERS Top Panel Controls and Indicators Power On Off Switch UHF Band Volume Control This is to turn the power on and off and to control the listening volume of the UHF band When the controls rotated clockwise it clicks and the power is tumed on Rotating the control clockwise further increases the volume and rotating it counterclockwise until it clicks turns the power off When the Power switch is turned on fo
22. ctor Rotate the Rotary Channel Selector Setting with the Y A buttons Press the Wand A buttons 16 Other functions In addition to those functions that can be activated by pressing a button with the FUNCbuttonhelddepressed some functionscanbe activated by initiating the Set mode then pressing a front panel control button Examples of such functions include the tone frequency setting and offset frequency setting operations Press a front or panel control button in the i Setmodi Press the OSET button with th FUNC button depressad to initiate the Set mode AS A cane moea While holding p frequency can be the FUNC button button Set etc ressed 7 When the VHF band operating fre quency is set using the numeric buttons only 4 B 6 or 7 can be entered as the figure of MHz Because the VHF band operatingrangeis only from 144 00 MHz to 145 99 MHz 15 Button Function List I Sutton Name 0 SET SB Direct Input Function lwhen pressed independ ently without FUNC button held depressed Funetion when pressed with FUNC button held depressed Inputs 0 Turns on oft the Busy Scan when pressed in the Scan mode Initiates the Set mode Inputs 1 Turns on off the PTT Lock Inputs 2 Turns on off the Dual operation Inputs 3 Switches the transmission power Inputs 4 T
23. dicates that you are paged with group code 234 3 Example 2 When your transceiver is paged with code 567 Y5 C567 will appear on the display This indicates that you are paged with group code 567 When your transceiver is paged with code 100 W6 C100 will appear on the display This indicates that you are paged with group code 100 4 Example 3 When your transceiver is paged with code 345 0 CXXX will appear onthe display This indicates that you are paged with your local station code XXX is the individual code of the paging station 51 Paging Operation Methd Tocallaspecific station when its code has already been programmed Procedure In caso your transceiver is the paging station 1 Program the individual code of the specific station to be paged or if the code hes already been programmed select the code from the memory While holding the FUNC button depressed press the B PAG CODE button Rotate the Rotary Channel Selector to display memory address Mx x is a given number Press the D V M ENT button to set the frequency as the dial frequency 3 Press the B PAG CODE button to enter the Paging mode A P will appear on the display Pressing the B PAG CODE button in the VFO mode displays a P n place of the figure of 100 MHz pressing again displays a C in ts place and pressing once more returns to the VFO mode again Press the PTT button The DTMF signals will be transm
24. ease confirm each selection made by actual operation 2 Be sure to cancel the Set mode after performing operations in the Set mode For tha Set mode cancel method refer to each of the follow ing procedures 3 For the button operations in the Set mode refer to the Button Funetion Lists zd 15 1 Recalling ChangingtheTone Frequency Tris function is available when the optional CTN Tone Squelch Unit is installed This function allows you to select any one of the thirty eight tone frequencies which have been stored in the microcomputer of the C528 The selected tone frequency is recalled and shown on the display Procedure T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET SB button to enter the Set mode The frequency displays will disappear 2 Pressthe 7 T SQ button The initial tone frequency value of 88 5 Hz will be displayed Rotstethe Rotary Channel Selector The available tone frequencies will be displayed sequentially and the puff beep tone is gener ated every time the display retums to 88 5 Hz 4 Stop rotating the Rotary Channel Selector when the desired tone frequency is displayed Then press the A CL button to return tothe previous condition Available Tone Frequencies in Hz 67 0 719 744 770 797 825 854 885 915 974 1000 1035 1072 1109 1148 123 0 1273 1518 1385 113 1462 156 7 1622 1679 173 8 1799 1862 2035 2107 2181 2257 2336 2418 a2 15 2 Auto Power Off An Auto Po
25. ect Input Function Function when pressed Name when pressed independ with FUNC button held ently without FUNC depressed button held depressed DV M Switches between tha Initiates memory entry ent VFO mode and Memory operation Frequency mode or accesses the VFO mode vHE Initiates VHF band Enables only the VHF operation band operation HF Initiates UHF band Enables only the UHF operation band operation Lame Turns on off tha lamp Leavas the lamp or Note 1 Note 1 SQL OFF Turns off the Squelch Turns off the Squeich of operation to output the Sub band lonly sound from the spesker during Twin operation Note 1 Note 1 PTT ts transmission Note 1 Also valid in the FL Frequency Lock mode in Set Mode KJ Button Function List II maton Butor initis win pre i the det Modo 0 SET Turns on off the beep tones SB Ta Changes the count of beep tones generated in Paging operations single short beep tone or five short beep tone 2 DUAL Enables the entry of the figure of 1 kHz with a ameti button 3 PO Sets the trnsmission delay time to be used ii Pane TERR ding Paging arm 450 ms or 750 ms 4 FL DM Mutes short noises during Squelch operation ee peni NI 5 SAVE Turns on off the APL function 6 STEP Enables the Rotary Channel Salector during Frequency Lock 7 TSQ Sets the tone frequency 8 RPT Sets the
26. essed press the D V M ENT button Along beep tone is generated informing that 433 02 MHz has been programmed in M1 1 6 Press the D V M ENT button again to cancel the Memory recall mode the unit enters the Dial frequency mode Z Pressnumeric buttons 9 5 then 2 to settherepeater station frequency 439 52 MHz and initiate the Repeater mode by press ing the amp RPT button with the FUNC button held depressed 3 While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 2 DUAL button The two frequencies 433 02 and 439 520 can be watched alternately ETA E Proceed to the following when it is required to start communica tion 0 1 When you are called with the memory frequency first press the D WM ENT button twice to cancel the Dual Wetch operation then start communication IT 2 To communicate with the dial frequency press the A CL button to cancel the Dual Watch operation and start communication Advice When a signal is received with the memory frequency he Dual Watch operation is suspended temporarily end re starts when the signal stops to be received When a signal is received with the VFO frequency the Dual Watch Operation continues as before so the received sound maybe intermit tent this is not a malfunction The Dua Watch receives the memory frequency every 3 seconds and shows the received frequency on the display The Dual Watch does not occur if no frequency has been pro grammed as the memory
27. f the individual code is compleze 5 Display 2 by rotating tna Rotary Channel Selector or pressing the A ar v button then press numeric buttons 3 4 and 5 When the last numeric button 5 is pressed a long beep tone is generated to inform you thet the programming of the group code S complete 6 While holding the FUNC button depressed Press the 4 FL button toset the programmed group code A W mark will be displayed to the left of the figure 49 The three figures of the individual or group cade are composedof three DTMF signals from 0 to 9 The signal composed of thrae DTMF signals is referred to as the coda Memory Paging Function Address The set code and your station code are trans No mitted Memory for writing the individual code of the remote paging station when your transcsiver is pagod o in Paging operation the individual code of the remote station is automatically written here and displayed seing the n in this condition transmits the code being displayed for storing the group code of your transceiver I Tha recuive standby mode ie inated when the W mark is ad Fhe coda of 1 or 2 is transmitted during communication Mamory for storing the individual code of your transeaiv 3 When your transceiver is paged using your individual coda the individual code of the paging station in MO is displayed Pressing the PTT button in this condition tran
28. frequency Ta Set a froquancy usin the Rotary Channel Selector numeric buttons or N A buttons gt Sot the memory address numeric buttons or AW buttons Digplayad steadily ij 4 indicating that the AU tregueneyis programmed in rs and 7M disappears indiceting the Dial frequency mode Set the same frequency as the repeater station frequency While pressing the FUNC buen al pn A the on LA ils While pressing V While holdings the FUNC button depressed pressed Z the FUNC button N Press dept OTHER OPERATIONS tee trequenciessnown in the nustrations are mere examples E Memory Frequencies 1 The operating frequencies which are used most frequencies which are used most frequently can be programmed in the internal memory 2 Atotalof 20 operating frequencies 10inthe VHF band and 10inthe UHF band can be programmed as the memory frequencies 3 The memory frequencies can be recalled changed or scanned freely 4 The locations in which the memory frequencies are called memory Programming a Memory Frequency To allow a frequency to be programmed in memory the desired frequency should first be displayed as the dial frequency Example To program 145 20 MHz under M1 of VHF band The same procedure can also be used for the UHF band T Set the displayed dial frequency to 145 20 MHz Z While h
29. g signal is received To cancel this function first enter the Set mode by pressing the O SET SB button with the FUNC button held depressed then release the FUNC button and press the 1 PL button alone A puff beep tone will be generated at this time indicating that the normal five beep tone will be generated when a paging signal is received 3 Enabling the entry of the figure of 1 kHz E While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET SB button to enter the Set mode The frequency displays will disap pear E Press the 2 DUAL button A short beep tone will be generated and 2 P will appear on the right of the display of the figure of 1 kHz The entry of the figure of 1 kHz is possible while this b indicator is displayed I3 To cancel this function first enter the Set mode by pressing the O SET SB button with the FUNC button held depressed then release the FUNC button and press the 2 DUAL button alone A puff beep tone will be generated to indicate that the normal entry is resumed 4 Enabling Pager operation utilizing a station with slow signal acceptance Procedus T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET SB button to enter the Set mode The frequency displays wil disap pear E Press the 3 PO button A short beep tone will be generated to indicate thatthe delay from the moment the PTT button is pressed until the code is transmitted willbe changed from 450 ms to 750 ms f
30. he belt lipretainingscrewsinthese holes Waterproof Caps When the external microphone or speaker is not used plug each of their jacks with a waterproof cap Built in Capacitor Microphone For transmission without using an external microphone speak into this microphone Reset Switch Press to reset the microcomputer inside the unit After replacing the lithium battery backing up the microcomputer or when the microcomputer malfunctions push the recess on the center of the rubber plate on the transceiver side panel strongly using a thin stick The whole of the displayed contents disappear for a momentand the microcomputer is reset to the initial condition When the micro computer has been reset 145 000 and 433 000 appears an the display NOTES 1 When the microcomputers reset all of the programmed con tants is cleared 2 If strange contents are displayed every time the power of the transceiver is turned on or off please replace the lithium backup battery 3 The microcomputer should be reset while tho transceiver power is on 4 Do not apply strong shock to the surroundings of the Reset switch for this could cause the microcomputer to be reset BEFORE OPERATION El Basic Functions of the C528 This unit incorporatesindependent transceiver functions for the UHF The VHF stands for Very High Frequency It band and VHF band Also almost all operations can be used inde is normally referred to as
31. ice When the tunning step is 12 5 kHz small 50 is displayed to the right of displayed figure 12 The tunning step has initially been set to 5 kHz at the factory 3 i 143 wan 5D 43 53m M Battery Save Function 5 SAVE Button This function reduces the current drain during receiver standby and thereby helps reduce the battery power consumption in case a long period of receiver standby is expected In the Battery Save mode the receiver is activated once every single second so the battery consumption can be reduced to about 1 3 compared to when the Battery Save function is not used T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 5 SAVE but ton An S will appear on the top right of the frequency display to indicate that the Battery Save function is enabled Z While holding the FUNC button depressed press the S SAVE but ton again to cancel the Bettery Save function 14580 4 NOTES The Battery Save function is disabled during Duai Watch or Dial frequency Scan operation When using the Pager function cancel the Battery Save func tion before it Frequency Lock Function 4 FL Button This function allows you to lock the current frequency and operating mode to preventimproper operation due to accidental mistakes during communication The Frequency Lock can also be engaged during scanning operations end Dual Wetch operation to prevent malfunc
32. ing the FUNC button depressed press the 3 PO button s again The H willbe replaced by M indicating that the transmit AN power is switched from High to Middle When the Middle poweris Gas cee returned the puff beep tone is generated to inform it 500 43 ee EJ Dual Watch Operation 2 DUAL Button RE E M M The DuatWatch functions allow you to set two frequencies in the Receive standby mode The C528 is capable of Dual Watch operations between the following frequencies 1 One of memory frequencies in MO to M9 and dial frequency 2 Memory frequency M1 and dial frequency 3 Memory Scan frequencies or MS M Scan frequencies and dial frequency 11 Dual Watch on one of memory address Nos M1 to M3 and dial frequency rre T Setthe transceiver to the Memory recall mode and recall a memory address No 2 While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 2 DUAL button The Dual Watch will occur between the frequency pro grammed under the recalled memory address Noand dial tre quency 3 While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 2 DUAL button again to cancel the Dual Watch 38 4520 43 4 Ml m MSBD 43 i 2 m e Ch i usen 43 pM MB ont 14580 43 Watch on memory frequency M1 and the dial frequency Procedure E Program the frequencytobe Dual Watched in memory address No 1 Iz While holding the FUNC button depressed p
33. ion is not available net DE HHH ui Tha C528 can be paged from models on which the DTMF unit manufactured by STANDARD is installed However with the model C5200 0 the optional CMP830D DTMF Microphone must also be used With the model C500 the optional CTD500 DTMF Unit must be used With the model C420 the optional CTD 120 TMF Unitmust be used Our DTMF compatible models C5200 D C500 and C420 can page the C620 but these models cannot ba paged because they are not provided with the Paging function Our other models C150 and C40 are provided with the Paging function and capable of paging or being pagedby the C528 TheC112 and C412 become capable of Paging operation provided that the CKP412 Keypad is installed LITHIUM BATTERY Code Squelch Operation The Code Squelch allows a similar operation to the Tone Squelch operation by transmitting a code composed of three figures Thecodes used in the memory addresses are usedas the signals inthe Code Squelch operation By installing the optional CTN5210 Tone Squelch Unit and using it for the Code Squelch operation communica ions with transceivers using the same tone frequency end same code as your transceiver become available Code Squelch Operation Procedure 1 While holding the FUNC button depressed press the B PAG CODE button Then recall the memory address No under which the code to be used in Code Squeich operation is programmed 2 Press the D V M ENT butto
34. itted auto matically the sound of the DTMF signals are heard The transmitted DTMF signals are composed of the code of the paged station and individual code of your transceiver 2 4 BRNSRAX Individual code of your transceiver Individual or group code of tha remote station to be paged In case your transceiver is the paged station Priori to the following operation the operating frequency to be used must be determined with the remote station 1 Press the B PAG CODE button to initiate the Paging operation mode A P will appear in place of the figure of 100 MHz on the display 2 When the signal composed of DTMF signals which coincides with the code programmed for your transceiver is received five short beep tones are generated and P on the display starts flashing Also the frequency display disappears and the individual code of the remote station appears on the display MO CXXX appears when your transceiver is paged with the indi vidualcode or agroup code appears when your transceiver is paged with a group code When the PTT button is pressed while the P is flashing the code of your transceiver can be transmitted to the remote station 3 Press the B PAG CODE button tocancel the Paging operation mode before starting communication Example of paging between three stations I XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Code Setting A 8 c OL ME d 1 234 123 123 2 34b 345 234 300 m m Ges eaS 4 10
35. l the memory address No where the Tone Sauelch mode is 10 be written Z While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 7 T SQ button twice A T SQ will appear on the display and the Tone Squelch mode is written under the memory address No c For the method of changing the tone frequency refer to Recalling Changing the Tone Frequency 47 Procedure 7 Recall the memory address No under which the Repeater mode has been written 2 Whilehokding the FUNC button depressed press the 7 T SO button to extinguish the T SQ indicator This will cancel the Tone Squelch mode 73 While holding the FUNC button depre to extinguish the or This will cancel the Repeater mode cd press the amp RPT button PAGING FUNCTION Pager and Code Squelch B PAG CODE button These functions enable you to page one specified station individual paging or to page all stations in a group group paging over the transceiver NOTE An individual code 3 figures and group code 3 figures must be programmed before operation Pagingand Code Squelch operations are only available when they ere programmed in the memory of each transceiver Preparation for Paging Operation Items 1 and 2 below must be prepared before Paging operation 1 Determine the individua code of your transceiver and program it in memory address No 3 2 Determine the group code of the group youbelong toand program itin o
36. n to initiate the Dial frequency mode 3 Press the B PAG CODE button twice so that C appears in place of the figure of 100 MHz of the frequency display 4 Now the Code Squelch operation using the code selected above will available Any of memory address Nos MO to M6 can be used for Code Squelch operation NOTE The group code is transmitted for approximately 300 ms Start communication only after the code been transmitted The C528 incorporates a lithium battery to provide backup power for the microcomputer memory even when the Power switch is turned oft Under normal use this lithium battery should last for approximately 5 years When the lithium battery drops below a certain level the displayed content may become incorrect when the Power switch is turned on At that time replace the lithium battery promptly When the lithium battery has been replaced turn the Power switchon and press the Reset switch on the side panel of the C528 NOTES Be use to use a special lithium battery designed for use with the C528 For the replacement or check of the lithium battery please consult your dealer or our authorized agency After use do not dispose the battery in fire TROUBLESHOOTING The frequency display is dim dark The whole of the displey becomes dim when the batteries are nearly exhausted The battery voltages are low Replace the batteries with new ones Q The transceiver returns
37. ncy recall mode Indicates that the address No of Memory Scan Memory is displayed In Paging operation indicates that the group code mark is displayed 00 5 Indicates the memory address No or code ad dress No OAP Pindicates Auto Power Off uu Indicates high power transmission Indicates middle power transmission Indicates low power transmission Indicates Battery Save operation Indicates Busy Scan operation Indicates DuaWatch operation Indicates the positive or negative Shift frequency direction Indicates Tone Encoder operation Indicates Tone Squelch operation Indicates Frequency Lock operation Indicates PTT Lock operation Indicates the VHF band frequency section of 88888 on the left 12300 Indicates the VHF band frequency section of 1888881 on the right OFF Indicates Off Band during Repeater operation 75 50 25 Indicates the figures of 1 kHz and 100 Hz During reception S Signal meter During transmission Indicates the TX output level P Indicates Paging operation in place of the figure of 100 MHz c n Indicates Code Squelch operation in place of the figure of 100 MHz E Indicates error foundin received code in the Code Set mode in place of the figure of 100 MHz c Indicates the Code Set mode in place ofthe figure of 10 MHZ o u Indicates that the entry of the figure off kHz is possible
38. ning is performed as Pause Scan Appears i528 43 i Tone Squelch Function 7 T SQ Button p The Tone Squeich operation is available when the optional Tone Squelch Unit CTN520 is used Procedure T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 7 1 SQ button once A T will appear to indicate the Tone encode mode The press the 7 T SQ button again with the FUNC button held de pressed A SQ will appear additionally and the unit enters the Tone Squelch operation mode The T SQ also appears evi when the CTN520 Tone Squelch Unit is not installed T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 7 T SQ button again to cancel the Tone Squelch mode NOTES Inthe Tone Squeich mode communications batween stations using the same tone frequency are available but communice tions with stations using different tone frequencies or with sta tions incapable of Tone Squelch operation are unavailable Select and program the required tone frequency before at tempting Tone Squelch operation 40 Special Functions Available in the Set Mode 0 SET SB Button While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 0 SET SB button to enter the Set mode In the Set mode the following special functions are available NOTES 1 The display contents disappear when the Set mode is initiated As the subsequent operation selections cannot be identified from the display pl
39. o cancel this function first enter the Set mode by pressing the 0 SET SB button with the FUNC button held depressed then release the FUNC button and press the 3 PO button alone A puff beep tone will be generated to indicate that the normal delay is resumed 5 Muting short noises during Squelch operation Procedure T While hoiding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET SB button to enter the Set mode The frequency displays will disap pear Z Press the 4 FL DM button A short beep tone will be generated to indicate that the short noises during Squelch are muted At this time slight noise may be heard from the speakers E Tocancei this function first enter the Set mode by pressing the 0 SETSB button with the FUNC button held depressed then release the FUNC button and press the 4 FL DM button alone A puff beep tone will be generated to indicate that the short noises are unmuted 6 Enabling the Rotary Channel Selector during FL operation Procedure E White holding the FUNC button depressed press the Q SET SB button to enter the Set mode The frequency displays will disap pear ress the G STEP button A short beep tone will be generated to indicate that the frequency can be changed by the Rotary Channel Selector even during Frequency Lock 3 To cancelthis function first enter the Set mode by pressing the O SET SB button with the FUNC button heid depressed then release the FUNC button and
40. offset frequency 9 REV Changes the LAMP button into the REV mode prs 17 Downloaded by Amateur Radio Directory www hamdirectory info REPEATER OPERATION 1 Repeater operation The repeater operation refers to the telecommunications by interme diate of a repeater station The repeater operation is possible only in areas where there is a repeater operation For the DX RX frequencies of the repeater station please check a radio magazine etc 2 Features of repeater operation Signals are transmitted and received using different frequencies and by intermediate of the repeater station Therefore the transceiver should be capable of shifting between the TX and RX frequencies The transceiver should also incorporate the tone encoder which drives the repeater station Since the repeater operation is aided by a repeater station even smalkpower transceiver can be used to communicate with a very remote station With the repeater operation it is recommended to use low power output because several repeater stations using the same receive frequency would be accessed in case the high power output is used Whento use the contimuous tone signal optional CTN520 should be installed Conventional operation in case of 430 MHz band TX RX 433 240 MHz TX RX 433 240 MHz Repeater operation in case of 430 MHz band Repeater station TX 434 520MHz RX 439 520MHz TX 434 520M Hz RX 439 5
41. olding the FUNC button depressed press the D V M ENT button The M will appear on the display 3 Press numeric button 1 A long beep tone will be generated to programming operation is complete form that tha memory The current conditions is referred to as the Memory recall mode 4 Press the ACL button The displayed frequency willnotchange but the unit returns to the Dial frequency mode Recalling a Memory E Changing a Memory Frequency Frequency Procedure Procedure Example To Recall M1 Example To change the memory frequency of 145 20 MHz under T From the Dial frequency mode press the D V M ENT button to initiate the Memory recall mode Tho M andthe memory address No used lastly will be displayed When the Memory recall mode is initiated from the initial condition MO will be displayed as the memory address No M flashes when the recalled address number is vacant 2 Press numeric button 1 The frequency programmed under M1 willbe displayed The mernory address No can also be recalled suing the Rotary Channel Selector or W buttons as well as a numeric button 3 When the A CL button is pressed the unit enters the Dial frequency mode while the memory frequency remains displayed When the D V M ENT button is pressed the unit enters the Dial frequency made while the displayed frequency changes to the frequency before the memory frequency was recalled M1 of VH
42. on the Rotary Channel Selector can also be used to recall a memory address No recall a tone frequency set the offset frequency recall a paging address No during paging operation and to change the tunning step Rotate the Rotary Channel Selector clockwise to increase the TX RX frequency and counter clockwise to decrease it Inother cases than the frequency selection rotating the knob clockwise increases the displayed figure and rotating the knob counterclockwise decreases it The TX RX frequencies can be set independently for the VHF and UHF band Itis aiso possible to vary the Sub band frequency while eceivingin the Main band When the Rotary Channel Selector is rotated with the FUNC button held depressed the frequency varies in 100 kHz steps SPV VHF Band External Speaker Jack Connect an external speaker When an external speaker is connected the speaker outputs sound in both VHF band and UHF band operations and the built in speaker is disabled Use e Microphone Speaker CMP111 or CMP112 or Head Set with PTT CHP111 which are available as options sPu UHF Band External Speaker Jack Connect an external speaker When an external speaker is connected the speaker outputs sound onlyin UHF band operation and the builtin speaker outputs soundonly in VHF band operation Advice Jacks Used ea SPVonly SPU only 1 Both SPV SPU Bi Speaker This outputs the received contents and
43. on 43 KA S um IN rai Wem 15200 43 one minute NOTES 1 The transmit receive circuits are not operating while the dis play is extinguished Therefore communication is not avail able in the Sleep standby mode 2 Although the Auto Power Off function enables to reduce the battery power consumption to a minimum make sure thatthe power is turned off whenever you finish operation 15 3 Other Functions 1 Muting the beep tones Procedure I While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET S8 button to enter the Set mode The frequency displays will disappear E Press the O SET SB button again You will notice that the short beep tone is not generated at this time Hereafter no beep tones will not be generated whatever opera tions are performed Tocancei this function first enter the Set mode by pressing the 0 SET SB button with the FUNC button held depressed then release the FUNC button and press the 0 SET SB button alone A puff beep tone will be generated at this time indicating that the beep tone is unmuted 2 Changing the repetition count of beep tones during Pagor operation Procedure 1 While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SETSB button to enter the Set mode The frequency displays will disap pear 2 Press the 1 PL button A short beep tone will be generated to indicate thet only one short beep tone will be generated in place of the five beep tone when a pagin
44. press the G STEP button alone A puff beep tone will be generated to indicate that the normal Function Lock is resumed NOTE Cancel the Frequency Lock before attempting to set or cancel this function 3 Changing Frequency During Memory Recall Mode to Initi ate New Communication and Returning to Memory Recall Mode Again This function allows you to initiate a new communication in the middle of the Memory Recall mode by changing the frequency without canceling the Memory Recall mode Procedure 7 Inthe Memory Recall mode press the SIFT button with the FUNC starts flashing 2 Vary the desired dial frequency with the Rotary Channel Selector numeric buttons or v a buttons 3 When the desired frequency is set press the PTT button and communicate at that frequency E Press the A CL button tothe previously recalled memory frequency Tha new frequency canbe programmed in the memory address No by pressing the D V M ENT button with the FUNC button held depressed after step above ON 14540 43 ien gi Writing the Repeater Mode in a Memory Frequency Recall the memory address No where the Repeater mode is to be written Z While holding the FUNC button depressed press the amp RPT button T and will appear on the display and the tone frequency will become 88 5 Hz and offset frequency become 5 MHz Changing the Repeater Mode Tone Frequency or Offset F
45. r the first time affer unpacking 146 000 and 1433 000 are displayed Rotate the control clockwise further to increase the UHF band volume The UHF SQL control should be set to the fully counterclockwise position when controlling the UHF band volume 2 VHF Band Volume Control The VHF SQL control should be set to the fully counterclockwise position when controlling the speaker volume UHF SQL Control This is the Squelch control for the UHF band The SQL control is used to eliminate the white noise proper to FM reception First rotate the control counterclockwise so that white noise is heard tthe control has been set tothe fully counterclockwise position when the unitleft the factory Then rotate the control clockwise slowly and set it where the noise just stops VHF SQL Control This provides the VHF band reception with the same function as the UHF SQL control NOTES 1 Do not rotate the SQL controls clockwise too far for this will prevent reception af weak signals 2 The control should be placed where the white noise is not heard during following operations Scanning Dual Watch Battery Save Paging Code Squelch 3 Adjust the SQL controls with the channel which is not receiv ing the signal S Rotary Channel Selector This is to vary the TX transmit and RX receive frequency The interval by which the frequency changes channel step has been set to 5 khz In addition tothe frequency variati
46. re quency Written in a Memory Frequency T Recall the memory address No the content of which is to be changed Z While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET SB button to enter the Set mode Press the 7 T SQ button When the tone frequency is displayed rotate the Rotary Channel Selector to select the desired tone fre quency 1 3 Press the A CL button this resumes the Memory Recall model E While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET SB button to enter the Set mode again 8 Press the 8 RPT button When the offset frequency is displayed rotate the Rotary Channel Selector to select the desired offset fre quency 7 Press the A CL button this resumes the Memory Recall mode Now the tone frequency and offset frequency setting is complete 8 Similarly by setting the Tone Squelch operation Repeater opera tion while a memory address No is recalled their operation conditions can be set in that memory addi 8 When the memory address No is recalled are displayed on the display o nd or T SQ mp Q Map 43 y MAIN 14528 43 Writing the Tone Squelch Mode in a Memory Frequency Canceling the Repeater Mode of a Memory Frequency This function allows you to write the Tone Squelch mode together with the memory frequency under a memory address No This function is available when the CTNS20 is installed Procedure 1 Recal
47. ress the 2 DUAL button The Dusl Watch will occur between the frequency pro grammed under memory address No M1 and dial frequency 3 While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 2 DUAL button again to cance the DuakWatch 3 Dual Watch on Memory Scan frequencies or MS M Scan fre quencies and dial frequency Procedure 1 Initiate the Memory Sean mode or MS M Scan model Z while holding the FUNC button depressed press the 2 DUAL button The Dua Watch will occur between each of the frequen cies scanned by Memory Scan or MS M Scen and the dial frequency B While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 2 DUAL button again to cancel the Dual Watch E Changing the Tunning Step 6 STEP Button This function allows you to change the tunning step of this unit The channel step rate of this unit can be switched in 6 steps 5 kHz 10 kHz 12 5 kHz 20 kHz 25 kHzand 50 kHz Select the one that suits the required operation Procedur T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 6 STEP button The frequency display will disappear and replaced by the current tunning step rate 2 Rotate the Rotary Channel Selector The six steps will be displayed sequentially and the puff bep tone is generated avery time the display returns to 6 kHz 3 Stoprotatingthe Rotary Channel Selector when the desired tunning step rate is displayed Then press the A CL button to set that tunning step Adv
48. ressed to cancel the Frequency Lock OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES gt E EE__ Q The transceiver cannot access a repeater station We offer various accessories to increase your communication effi A Check if the transceiver is in the Repeater mode ciency f not press the amp RPT button with the FUNC button held For proper use of the accessories please read the owner s manual depressed to initiate the Repeater mode supplied with them A Check if the transceiver is using the correct frequency for the CTNS20 CTCSS Tone Squeich Unit desired repeater station CNB150 Compact Rechargeable Battery Pack 7 2 V 400 mAh if not set the correct frequency for the repeater station CNB151 Standard Rechargeable Battery Pack 7 2 V 700 mAh A Checkif the tone frequency has been set properly provided that CNB152 High Power Rechargeable Battery Pack 12 V 600 mAh the CTN520 is installed CNB153 Long Life Rechargeable Battery Pack 7 2 V 1000 mAh A Check if you are inside the service area of the repeater station CWC150 AC Charger for CNB150 CNB151 CNB163 A Check if T is not displayed CWC151 AC Charger for CNB152 A Check if T SQ is not displayed provided that the CTN520 CSA150 Desk Top Charger Quick Charger Tone Squelch Unit is installed CAW150 Power Cable for an automobile Ifthe T SQ is displayed the transceiveris in the Tone Squelch CMCIB0 Mobile Charger for CNB150
49. reviously be programmed in memory NOTE The Programmed Scan cannot be used if the frequencies have not been programme Before starting the Program Scan set the memory address Nos following the procedure below rods Press the D V M ENT button to initiate t Specify the start frequency its memory addres Any of the Rotary Channel Selector v buttons and numeric buttons can be used While holding the FUNC button depressed press the PS button The lisplayed memory address No rt flashing 4 Specify the end frequency its memory addrass Ko Only the numeric buttons can be used 5 The Programmed Scan starta at No for the end frequency the nu is tho memory addres is pressed pr ermeni SSS Sess starts from Scannin 14520 Advice If the start frequency is higher than the end frequency the Program Scan occurs in the downward direction counting down the frequen cies Example When the start frequency is 145 80 MHz and the end frequency is 144 10 MHz In this exampla the frequencies are scanned downwards from 145 80 145 78 145 76 3 6 3 Memory frequency Scan 1 Memory Scan The Memory Scan scans only those frequencies that have been programmed in memory T Press the MS MS M button to start Memory Scan Z Press the MS MS M button again to cancel the Memory Scan When the D V M ENT button is pressed during Memory Scan the transceiver enters
50. smits the code being displayed Memory for storing the group code of your transceiver 4 The receive standby mode d when the W mark isplayed 5 The code of 4 5 or 6 is transmitted during communication e The Y mark indicates the memory address No in which the group code is programmed It is possible to set several W marks NOTE 1 Tha W mark can be added to any memory address Nos However since M3 is usod exclusively for programming the individual code the code programmed under M3 cannot be turned to the group code even when the Y mark is added 2 Group code standby reception is not available if there is no code programmed with the v mark Therefore be sure to program a group coda with the w mark before attempting group code receive standby Referto the operationexamples Operation Examples 1 Operation when the following codes are programmed in the memory address Nos Memory Address No Code MO In this example the local Mi 3 station can receive the pag YM 234 ing signal when it is paged M3 345 Local station by any of the codes except M4 458 code 123 and 456 It the Y YM5 567 marks are added to all YM 100 mernory address Nos ex cept for M3 your transceiver enters the Receive standby mode for six codes 2 Example 1 When your transceiver is paged with code 234 W 2C234 will appear on the display This in
51. t types of beep tones as follows tA ve E gi Shertbeep tone Informs that a control button is operated properly E Peep Long beep tone aw CS Informs that an operation has campl ed properly for example when a frequency has been programmed in the memory circuit Informs that an operation is improper or when a button opera tion is invalid ie Five short beep tones Informs that Auto Power Off is operating or that signal is received during Pager operation i3 Informs that a function is canceled or that the unit returns to the initial setting How to set an operating frequency The operating TX RX frequency shown on the display can be changed as follows Setting with numeric buttons on the front panel Procedure Example To set 432 80 MHz T Setting the MHz figure Press numeric button 332 will be displayed Press numeric button 8 4328 willbe displayed Press numeric button 0 43280 will be displayed When the three numericbuttons are pressed correctly a longkeep tone will be generated informing you that the frequency setting is complete 1 Setting the 100 kHz figure 3 Setting the 10 kHz figure While the operating fraquencyis set using thenumeric buttons the frequency which has been selected beforethefirst numeric button was pressed continues to be received Press the numeric buttons ge Setting with the Rotary Channel Sele
52. the Dialfrequency mode with the last frequency set before the Memory Scan was initiated E The Memory Scan in the Battery save mode scans one memory frequency per second and receives it only intermittently 200 ms each on M sen T vim 2 MS M Sca This function allows you to scan certain momory frequencies in priority The MS M Memory Scan Memory scans only the specified memory frequencies Set the address Nos to be scanned in priority by the MS M and Initiate the MS M Scan following the procedure below Procedu T Press the DWM ENT button to initiate the Memory frequency recall mode 2 Display a memory address No to be scanned 2 While holding the FUNC button depressed press the MS MS M button w will appear above M to indicate that the memory address No will be scanned in priority by the Memory Scan Memory 3 After starting the Memory Scen press the C MS MS M button with the FUNC button held depressed The Memory Scan Memory op eration will start To resume the ordinary Memory Scan repeat the same operation again When in the Dial frequency mode the C MS MS M button is pressed with the FUNC button held depressed Y appears above M on the display Now the Memory Scan Memory operation can be started by pressing the C MS MS M button Appe M youn CMS 43 6 4 Tone frequency Scan Procedure T While holding the FUNC button depressed
53. ther memory address No than MO and M3 Be sure toput mark to the memory address No containing the group code NOTE The Paging operation is only available between transceivers having the assigned individual code or sharing the same group code The group code must be common for all members of the group a eee ci eet B Programming the Individual Eae H Station A Station B Station C Station D Code and Group Code in 244 XX 3X XX 100 100 100 100 The individual code must be programmed iddi M3 Memory Ta race dele daran t MN and M3 and the Y mark must be added Both individual and group codes must be a number of 3 figures Procedure Example To program individual code 234 in memory address M3 and group code 345 in M2 E While pressing the FUNC button depressed press the B PAG CODE button L2 The frequency display will disappear and be replaced by 0 C000 The current condition is referred to as the Code display mode 3 When the the Rotary Channel Selector is rotated or the or butt is pressed in the Code display mode the displayed numbers wil change in the order from 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 to 0 again The initial setting at the factory is 0 C000 Display 3 by rotating the Rotary Channel Selector or pressing the or v button then press numeric buttons 2 3 and 4 When the last numeric button 4 is pressed a long beep tone is generated to inform you that the programming o
54. tion due to operation mistakes Procedure T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 4 FL button An FL will appear on the left of the display to indicate that the Frequency Lock function is enabled E While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 4 FL button again to cancel the Frequency Lock function FUN fan GRR 4580 ee mm PTT Lock Function for Dis abling PTT Button Operation 1 PL Button This function allows you to disable the PTT button toreduce the chance of accidental transmission when the unit is atteched to the belt etc When this function is activated the signal is not transmitted even when the PTT button is pressed Procedure T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 1 PL button PL willappear on the left of the display to indicate that the PTT Lock function is enabled Z While holding the FUNC button depressed press the 1 PL button again to cancel the PTT Lock function 3 Switching Pause Scan Busy Scan 0 SET SB Button This function allows you to select either Pause Scan or Busy Scan mode The unit has initially been set to Pause Scan at the factory Fronde 1 Start scanning operation 2 When the O SET SB button is pressed the B will appear on the display to indicate that the scenning is performed as Busy Scan E WhentheQ SE T SB button is pressed again the B willdisappeer from the display indicating that the scan
55. urned off manually by pressing this button while the light is li To leave the light on press the L button with the FUNC button held depressed The light canbe turned otf by pressing the L button with the FUNC button held depressed The L button is effective regardless of the band buttons VHF button UHF button It is recommended not to leave the light on for a long period for this will hasten the battery exhaust ASAL OFF Squelch Off Button While this button is held depressed the white noise of the Main bend is output regardless of the SQL control setting When this button is pressed with the FUNC button held depressed the white noise of the Sub bandis outputregardless of the SQL control setting provided that the twin operation is activated The SQL OFF button is effective regardless of the band buttons When this button is pressed the received sound can be listened to by turning Noise Squelch Tone Squeich and Code Squelch off The SQL control can turn on off only the Noise Squelch 3 CALL Burst Button When the CALL buttonis pressed with the PTT button held depressed the 1750 Hz tone burst signal will be transmitted only while the CALL button is depressed When the CALL button is pressed during reception a buzzer sound will be generated EE 5 VHF Button Press this button for VHF band operation which is indicated by the MAIN indicator lit above the VHF band frequency display When this button is pressed
56. urns onfol the Fre quency Lack When prossed during code display turns on off the decodo mark indicator 5 SAVE Turns on off the Battery Save operation 6 STEP 7 T5Q Displays the tunning step The tunning step it self can be variad with the Rotary Channel Selector Inputs 7 Turns on off tha Tone Encoder and Tone Squelch operations Button Direct Input Function Function when pressed Name when pressed independ with FUNC button held ently without FUNC doprassed button held depressed B RPT Inputs 8 Switches between the Repecter mode end Normal mode 9 REV Inputs Reverses the TX and RX frequencies during Repeater operation PS Counts the frequency Turns on off tha Scan downwards operation The Scan operation can also be Y turned aff with othor buttons The numeric buttons ere defeated during Scan operation A4 SIFT Counts the frequency Initiates the Memory Upwards Shift operation CALL Transmits 1750 Hz tone burst signal no audio modula applied while this button is de pressed with the PTT button held deprassed ACL Cancels any operation BPAG Turns on off the Paging Displays the code and Cade Squelch CODE operations CMS Turns on off the Memory Sets MS M scan frequ msm Sean operation and turns on off the 16 Button Dir
57. wer Off function is built in to conserve power When the transceiver is left unused with the Power switch turned on for 30 minutes the transceiver will generate beep alarm One minute after the alarm the transceiver will automatically enter a near off condition to minimize the battery power consumption In this condition the current drain is reduced to less than 1 mA Procedure T While holding the FUNC button depressed press the O SET SB button to enter the Set mode The frequency displays will disappear 2 Pressthe S SAVE button An AP will appear to indicate that Auto Power Off is activated 3 When the numeric buttons PTT button and SQL OFF button have not been operated or a signal has not been received for30 minutes analarmtone of five short beep tones sre generated andthe AP on the display starts flashing 3 One minute after the alarm the transceiver will extinguish the most of the display and enters a near off condition This condition is referred to es the Sleep standby mode 8 Tocancelthe Sleep standby mode and turn on the power press the CALL button or rotate the Power switch to OFF then to ON again However this will not cancel Auto Power Off E To cancel the Auto Power Off press the O SET SB button with the FUNC button held depressed then press the B SAVE button with out releasing the FUNC button The AP will disappear to indicate that Auto Power Off is can celed KE a
58. with the FUNC button held de pressed the whole of the UHF band display disappears so the unit can be used as a VHF only mono band transceivei With the initial setting when the unit left the factory or when the unit is reset the MAIN indicator appears above the VHF band frequency display The bend for which the MAIN indicator slit isreferred toas the Main band and the band for which the MAIN indicator is not itis called the Sub band BUHF Button Press this button for UHF band operation which is indicated by the MAIN indicator lit above the UHF band frequency display When this button is pressed with the FUNC button held depressed the whole of the VHF band display disappears so the unit can be used as a UHF only mono band transceiver NOTE Transmission in the VHF band sometimes interferes with the reception in the UHF band To prevent this do not usa a UHF frequency that is adjacent to the frequency three times the VHF frequency being usad Example When the transmit frequency is 145 02 MHz and receive frequency is 435 06 MHz because 145 02 x 3 435 06 MHz Display Panel The display uses an LCD Liquid Crystal Display panel and independ ent VHF band and UHF band frequency displays in order to help tha unit be used as a twin bancer transceiver featuring simultaneous twin watch operation MAIN SB M arsos Indicators on the display MAIN Indicates the Main band sns Indicates the Memory freque

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