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1 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 STANDARD ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 U.S. FREQUENCY COVERAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 EUROPEAN FREQUENCY COVERAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.4 TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.5 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 DESCRIPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 TOP PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 LEFT SIDE CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 RIGHT SIDE CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 GETTING STARTED (RECEIVING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 KEY PAD DIRECT ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2 STEP KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3 KEYPAD ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.4 CLEARING ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.5 MONO BAND FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 TRANSMITTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1 POWER OUTPUT SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.2 LOW LEVEL BATTERY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6 TRANSCEIVER MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 VFO MODE (Variable Frequency Oscillator) . . . . . . 24
6.2 MEMORY MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2.1 PROGRAMMING A MEMORY CHANNEL (MW KEY) . . . . 24
6.2.2 SCROLL MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2.3 CANCELLING A MEMORY CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2.4 FREE VHF/UHF MEMORY CHANNELS. . . . . . . . . 26
6.2.5 MEMORY TO VFO COPY FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3 CALL MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3.1 PROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL (W KEY). . . . . 27
6.3.2 ACTIVATING CALL CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.3 CALL CHANNEL TO VFO COPY FUNCTION . . . . . . 28
7 PRIORITY FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.1 VFO PRIORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.2 MEMORY PRIORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.3 CALL PRIORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.4 DUAL WATCH FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.4.1 VFO/MEMORY DUAL WATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.4.2 CALL/VFO DUAL WATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.4.3 CALL/MEMORY DUAL WATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8 SCANNING FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.1 VFO SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.1.1 PROGRAM BAND SCAN MODE (VFO MODE) . . . . . . 33
8.2 MEMORY SCAN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.2.1 MEMORY CHANNEL SKIP MODE. . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.3 SCANNING TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.4 OTHER SCANNING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.4.1 DUAL BAND SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.4.2 DUAL BAND SCANNING WITH MEMORY PRIORITY . . . 36
9 REPEATER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.1 SPLIT FREQUENCY FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.1.1 VFO MODE SPLIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.1.2 MEMORY MODE SPLIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.2 REV KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.3 RESETTING RADIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.4 CTCSS ENCODE/DECODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10 AUTOPATCH OPERATION (AUTOMATIC DIALER). . . . . . . . . . 39
10.1 PROGRAM AUTODIAL NUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.2 CLEAR DIALER MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10.3 CORRECTING CODES IN DIALER MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . 40
10.4 TRANSMIT AUTODIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10.5 MANUAL DIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.6 DISABLE AUTODIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11 DIGITAL SQUELCH (DSQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.1 DSQ SCHEME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.2 PROGRAMMING ALL DSQ CODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
11.3 DSQ MODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3.1 TRANSMITTING (CODE SQUELCH) . . . . . . . . . 45
11.3.2 RECEIVING (CODE SQUELCH). . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.3.3 TRANSMITTING (GROUP CALLING). . . . . . . . . 45
11.3.4 RECEIVING (GROUP CALLING) . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.3.5 TRANSMITTING (PRIVATE CALLING IN A GROUP) . . 46
11.3.6 RECEIVING (PRIVATE CALLING IN A GROUP). . . . 47
11.3.7 TRANSMITTING (PRIVATE CALL) . . . . . . . . . 47
11.3.8 RECEIVING (PRIVATE CALL). . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.4 ERROR CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.5 TIMING CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11.6 DSQ WILDCARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11.7 DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
11.7.1 TRANSMITTING DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE . . . . . 49
11.7.2 RECEIVING DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE. . . . . . . 49
11.7.3 TRANSMITTING WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL DISPLAYED. . 50
11.7.4 REVIEW DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE MEMORY. . . . . 50
11.7.5 CLEARING MESSAGE MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12 CROSSBAND REPEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.1 ACTIVATE CROSSBAND REPEATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12.2 DEACTIVATE CROSSBAND REPEATER. . . . . . . . . . . . 51
13 FULL DUPLEX OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
13.1 ENABLE SPEAKER FULL-DUPLEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
13.2 DISABLE SPEAKER SEMI-DUPLEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
14 AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
1 INTRODUCTION
We at Alinco would like to thank you for purchasing the
ALINCO DJ-580T (US Model)/DJ-580E (European Model). Radios
and other products made by ALINCO rank as some of the
finest in the world. Your DJ-580T/E has been manufactured
and tested very carefully at the factory and will give you
satisfactory operation for many years. We are confident
that you will be very satisfied with your choice of this
fine ALINCO radio.
1.1 STANDARD ACCESSORIES
When you unpack your ALINCO transceiver, you will find the
standard accessories which include:
1. Ni-Cad Battery Pack (7.2V @ 700mAH).EBP-20N
2. AC Wall Charger for EBP-20N.......EDC-24 (120V) DJ-580/T
3. Belt Clip
4. Hand Strap
5. Dual Band Rubber Flex Antenna
6. Schematic Diagram
7. Instruction Manual
8. Warranty registration card
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
To enhance your DJ-580 radio further, optional accessories
are available. At ALINCO, we strongly recommend that you
purchase appropriate accessories to get full features and
performance from your radio.
1. Ni-Cad Battery Pack (7.2V @ 700mAH).EBP-20N
2. Ni-Cad Battery Pack (12V @ 700mAH)..EBP-22N
3. Quick Ni-cad battery charger........EDC-34
4. Mobile DC Power Cable/Charger
with Noise Filter.....EDC-36
w/o...................EDC-43
5. Earphone............................EME-6
6. DC cable for power supply...........EDC-37
7. Earphone/Earphone...................EME-6
8. Earphone/Microphone w PTT...........EME-11
9. Speaker/Microphone..................EMS-2Z
10. Remote Control Speaker/Microphone...EMS-8Z
11. Headset with PTT/VOX................EME-10K
12. Soft Case...........................ESC-17
13. Tone Squelch Unit...................EJ-12U
2 SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications outlined for this product are for use in
the amateur bands only. No guarantee or warranty, either
specific or implied, will apply to any function or
specification outside the amateur bands. Individual radios
may experience different performance and/or specification
levels. All specifications and features are subject to
change without notice or obligation.
2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Channel Spacing: 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25 Khz
steps
Memory Channels: 42 Channels (20 VHF, 20 UHF)
1 VHF Call Channel
1 UHF Call Channel
Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohms unbalanced
Microphone Input Impedance: (ENTER VALUE HERE) ?????K Ohms
Signal Type: F3
Power Supply Requirements: 13.8 Volts DC
Dimensions (Radio Only):
Height = ???mm (4 1/8")
Width = ??mm (2 1/2")
Depth = ??mm (1 1/2")
Weight: Approximately ???g (.??lbs)
DTMF: 16 Button Key Pad
Subaudible Tones: Encode and Decode installed
2.2 U.S. FREQUENCY COVERAGE
The frequency coverage listed as follows applies to the DJ-580T.
VHF Band: 144.000 - 147.995 Mhz (TX)
110.000 - 142.995 Mhz (RX)* Only after Modification
130.000 - 173.995 Mhz (RX)
UHF Band: 440.000 - 449.995 Mhz (TX)
400.000 - 519.995 Mhz (RX)
2.3 EUROPEAN FREQUENCY COVERAGE
The frequency coverage listed as follows applies to the DJ-580E.
VHF Band: 144.000 - 145.995 Mhz (TX)
130.000 - 173.995 Mhz (RX)
UHF Band: 430.000 - 439.995 Mhz (TX)
400.000 - 519.995 Mhz (RX)
2.4 TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power: 2 Watts with Standard EBP-20N Battery
5 Watts with Optional EBP-22N Battery
Modulation System: Variable reactance FM
Max. Freq. Deviation: +/- 5kHz
Spurious Emission: Less than 60db below carrier
Tone Frequency: 67.0 to 250.3 Hz (38 selections)
DJ-580T (Subaudible Encoding Tone)
DJ-580E (1,750 Hz Tone Burst)
Microphone: Electret Condenser
Operating Mode:
Simplex:
Duplex: 5khz steps minimum between 0-9.995 Mhz
from receiver frequency.
CTCSS Encoder: Built-in and included as standard
CTCSS Decoder: Built-in and included as standard
2.5 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS
Receiver System: Superheterodyne, Dual Conversion
Sensitivity: 12dB SINAD less than - 15dB per microvolt
Intermediate Frequency: VHF - 1st IF 55.05 Mhz
2nd IF 455 Khz
UHF - 1st IF 58.125 Mhz
2nd IF 485 Khz
Audio Power Output: 250 mw (10% Total Harmonic Distortion)
Speaker Impedance: 8 Ohms
3 DESCRIPTIONS
This section will discuss what the function or control is
and how to use it. The sub-sections are broken down into
smaller sections for easy access.
3.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS
The following descriptions are those functions necessary to
utilize full functionality of the DJ/580T/E.
(1) LCD DISPLAY PANEL
Refer to Section 3.5 for further details on the LCD display
panel.
(2) CONTROL KEYPAD
The control pad includes 16 multi-functional command keys
that control and execute various operations for the
DJ-580T/E. It also serves as a DTMF keypad.
(3) MICROPHONE
An electret condenser microphone is built into the front
panel. When transmitting, speak directly into the
microphone from a distance of approximately 5 inches. The
microphone connectors are labeled as follows:
Smaller Jack (Sub Mini): Tip: PTT Line/Transmit Audio
Sleeve: Signal Ground
Larger Jack (Mini): Tip: Receive Audio
Sleeve: Signal Ground
(Insert Photo with details to each jack)
(4) SPEAKER
The speaker is located below the key pad on the front
panel. It's rated at 8 ohms and not in operation when an
external speaker is used.
(5) VHF BAND KEY
Pressing this key allows for operation on the 2 meter VHF
band.
(6) UHF BAND KEY
Pressing this key allows for operation on the 70 cm UHF
band.
(7) SHIFT KEY
The SHIFT KEY is used to change frequency offset and shift.
The symbols - , + and ■ are used to indicate shifts.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the SHIFT key
repeatedly until the desired shift appears on the LCD
display.
The - symbol indicates that the transmitter will
subtract the offset with the transmitted frequency.
The + symbol indicates that the transmitter will add the
offset with the transmitted frequency.
The ■ symbol indicates a split offset.
Simplex operation is active when neither the - or + or ■
symbol is displayed on the LCD display. If OFF appears
in place of the frequency during transmit, the selected
frequency is out-of-band.
2. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key. The
LCD display returns to frequency.
*** NOTE ***
For larger incremental frequency changes press the FUNC key
then rotate the Main Tuning dial. This increments the 1MHZ
digit.
Amateur radio repeaters utilize separate transmitter and
receiver sections. The transmitter frequency may be offset
either above or below the receive frequency according to
repeater coordination conventions. The standard offset for
the 2 meter band is 600 Khz. Offset for the 70cm band is 5
Mhz. Offset direction varies according to established band
plans.
EXAMPLE: SHIFT
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the SHIFT key.
An offset will be displayed on the LCD display.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning dial or press either arrow key to
select the desired offset. For larger incremental
frequency changes, press the FUNC key then rotate the
Main Tuning dial.
4. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key or
PTT key to complete offset procedure.
DJ-580T DJ-580E
VHF: 600 Khz (0.60) VHF: 600 Khz (0.60)
UHF: 5 Mhz (5.00) UHF: 7.6 Mhz (7.60)
(8) STEP KEY
The STEP function is used to select desired incremental
changes of receive/transmit frequencies, in steps of 5, 10,
12.5, 15, 20 or 25Khz. Get more information on "GETTING
STARTED" in section 4.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the STEP key.
The channel step will change each time the STEP key is
pressed. You can also change the channel step by using
the Main Tuning dial, UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW keys.
3. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key to
set channel step and return to operating frequency.
After channel step is set, the receive/transmit frequency
will increase or decrease by the value selected when you
turn the Main Tuning dial.
When the transmit frequency extends beyond permissible
limits, Off will be displayed on the LCD display. The
transmitter will not transmit when Off is displayed.
Refer to the following OFFSET frequency chart (TABLE 1)
before you actually transmit. The transmitting frequency
may differ from the frequency that appears on the lcd
display.
LCD DISPLAY FREQUENCY ACTUAL FREQUENCY
***.*02.5 Khz ***.*00.0 Khz
***.*07.5 Khz ***.*05.0 Khz
***.*17.5 Khz ***.*15.0 Khz
***.*22.5 Khz ***.*20.0 Khz
***.*27.5 Khz ***.*25.0 Khz
***.*32.5 Khz ***.*30.0 Khz
***.*42.5 Khz ***.*40.0 Khz
***.*47.5 Khz ***.*45.0 Khz
***.*52.5 Khz ***.*50.0 Khz
***.*57.5 Khz ***.*55.0 Khz
***.*67.5 Khz ***.*65.0 Khz
***.*72.5 Khz ***.*70.0 Khz
***.*77.5 Khz ***.*75.0 Khz
***.*82.5 Khz ***.*80.0 Khz
***.*92.5 Khz ***.*90.0 Khz
***.*97.5 Khz ***.*95.0 Khz
TABLE 1 OFFSET FREQUENCY CHART
(9) REV KEY
In some areas there may be repeaters operating on repeater
frequency pairs, the exact reverse of another repeater in
the area. That is, the input of one repeater is the output
frequency of the other and vice versa. To avoid the
inconvenience of reprogramming every time both repeaters
are in range, the REV key allows instant reversal of the
input and output frequencies and the offset direction. The
REV function is also useful to check the repeater input to
determine if another station is heard directly so you can
go simplex. To activate the REV function:
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the REV key. The
repeater input frequency and opposite SHIFT indicator
will appear on the LCD display panel.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the REV key
again to cancel the REV function.
If the frequency, as a result of the REV key being
activated, is out of band, the beep will sound and no
change will take place. The beep won't be heard through the
speaker if it has been turned off.
(10) TONE KEY
The Tone Encoder and Tone (Decoder) Squelch function is
standard on the DJ-580T/E. Tone Encode and Decode work on
the Main Band only. The DJ-580T/E has 38 settings from 67.0
hz to 250.3 hz (TABLE 2). Utilize the TONE key to access
these settings. Access to an increasing number of repeaters
is restricted by requiring that a sub-audible tone be
transmitted with the input signal to open the repeater. To
select the needed tone, perform the following:
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the TONE key. A
tone frequency will appear in the LCD display.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial or either the UP ARROW or
DOWN ARROW key to the desired tone frequency.
3. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
4. The tone has now been selected, now you need to enable
it. Press the T.SQL key.
Refer to section 9.4 for more information.
Sub-Audible Tone Chart
========================================
67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5
85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0
103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0
127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4
156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2
192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6
241.8 250.3
TABLE 2 SUB-AUDIBLE TONES
(11) PO KEY
Change power output levels by performing the following.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the PO key
repeatedly to obtain the desired output power.
When H is displayed it means that the output power is at
maximum/high for battery rating. When M is displayed it
means that the output power is at mid range for battery
rating. When L is displayed it means that the output power
is at the lowest range for battery rating.
*** WARNING ***
It is possible to cause UHF receive interference while
transmitting on VHF. To avoid this from happening, make
sure that the VHF frequency x 3 does not equal the
frequency on UHF. For example, if VHF transmit frequency is
146.190 the UHF frequency should not be set at 438.570.
(12) T.SQL KEY
The Tone Encoder and Tone (Decoder) Squelch function is
standard on the DJ-580T/E. Tone Encode and Decode work on
the Main Band only. The DJ-580T/E has 38 settings from 67.0
hz to 250.3 hz (TABLE 3). Utilize the TONE key to access
these settings. Access to an increasing number of repeaters
is restricted by requiring that a sub-audible tone be
transmitted with the input signal to open the repeater. To
select the needed tone, perform the following:
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the TONE key. A
tone frequency will appear in the LCD display.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial or either the UP ARROW or
DOWN ARROW key to the desired tone frequency.
3. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the T.SQL key to
display T and enable subaudible tone encoding. If T and
SQL display, then tone squelch or tone decoding is
enabled.
The tone frequency is now stored and will be transmitted
with the repeater input frequency.
Sub-Audible Tone Chart
========================================
67.0 71.9 74.4 77.0 79.7 82.5
85.4 88.5 91.5 94.8 97.4 100.0
103.5 107.2 110.9 114.8 118.8 123.0
127.3 131.8 136.5 141.3 146.2 151.4
156.7 162.2 167.9 173.8 179.9 186.2
192.8 203.5 210.7 218.1 225.7 233.6
241.8 250.3
TABLE 3 SUB-AUDIBLE TONES
(13) BEEP KEY
When the BEEP is on, each key pressed will sound a BEEP.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the BEEP key.
Each time the BEEP key is pressed the speaker will emit
a high or low pitch tone. If the tone is high pitch, the
BEEP is disabled, if low it is enabled.
The BEEP function will be set and activated on both bands
at the same time. The BEEP will sound only if the BEEP
function is on.
The radio comes preset with a low/soft beep audio level. If
you would like to increase this level to high, perform the
following.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the * key. The
LCD will display FL.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the STEP key.
The display will indicate bEEPH, for beep tone high
level audio.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the STEP key.
The display will indicate bEEPL, for beep tone low level
audio.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the * key three
(3) times to clear FL/PL from the display and exit beep
tone level mode.
(14) TMS/VCS KEY
This key is used to select 1 of 3 scan modes. Refer to
section 8.3 for more information.
(15) APO KEY
This APO key is used to Automatically Power Off the radio.
The APO function prevents inadvertent waste of battery
power when the radio is left ON unintentionally. Here's how
to use it.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the APO key. You
will see APo 30 displayed.
2. The time of 30 minutes is preset from the factory. The
time duration can be selected by rotating the Main
Tuning Dial. The time is adjustable from 5 to 60
minutes.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the APO key. APO
is displayed on the LCD.
If no activity, a beep is emitted after this time and 30
seconds later the LCD display becomes blank. Battery
power has now been removed from the radio. To re-
initialize APO, turn the radio off and back on again.
4. Exit the APO function, select the Main Band by pressing
the VHF or UHF key. The APO indicator should still be
displayed on the LCD.
5. To cancel APO, press and hold the FUNC key, then press
the APO key 2 times. The APO indication should now
disappear from the display. Exit the APO function,
select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
Any signal received during the APO time period, APO resets
back to the beginning.
(16) DOWN ARROW AND FL/PL KEY
The DOWN ARROW toggles different values depending on
what task you are utilizing. It is often used to
decrease VFO frequency value. If this key is held
down, the value will decrease continuously.
FL stands for Frequency Lock. In this mode the main keypad,
SCN/PS and CALL/W keys are locked and don't function.
PL stands for Push To Talk Lock. In this mode both bands
are locked from the Push to Talk switch. Frequencies can
still be entered and stored.
These are useful features to prevent unauthorized
functioning while the radio is in unattended monitoring
mode. Here's how to use these features.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the FL/PL key.
Each time you press the key, you will toggle the field
which will be displayed as follows: FL, PL then FL and
PL and finally both functions disabled.
(17) DUAL KEY
This function is used to monitor two particular channels.
The possibilities are:
o VFO and MEMORY channels
o VFO and CALL channels
o VFO and VFO channels
o CALL and MEMORY channels
In other words, dual channel monitoring will listen to two
channels. Here's how to make it happen for VFO and MEMORY.
You can incorporate the same procedure with the other
possibilities of DUAL WATCH.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press the MR key. Select the desired memory channel by
using the Main Tuning Dial.
The 2 digit memory channel number will blink if it
hasn't been programmed. More on memory channel
programming can be found in section 6.2.
3. Return to VFO Mode and enter a VFO frequency.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the DUAL key.
The PRI indicator will now blink on and off on the
display. The radio will cycle alternately between VFO
frequency and Memory frequency for 1/2 second.
5. When a signal is received, the signal is held for 5
seconds.
6. To release the DUAL/WATCH function, press the PRI or
chosen VFO key.
(18) UP ARROW AND MESS KEY
The UP ARROW toggles different values depending on what
task you are utilizing. It is often used to increase VFO
frequency value. If this key is held down, the value will
increase continuously.
This MESS key is used for Digital Signal messages. Refer to
section 11.7.
(19) PRI/DIAL M KEY
PRI stands for Priority. When the PRI key is pressed the
priority function is active.
The DIAL M key is used for storing and automatically
transmit a sequence of numbers/codes. This would be
commonly used for autopatch use. Refer to section 10 for
more information.
(20) GP DSQ/DSQS KEY
This key is used in conjunction with DTMF squelch control.
More information can be found in section 11.
(21) SKIP/M TO V KEY
The SKIP key is used to skip selected memory channels
during a memory scan.
The M to V function of this key is used to copy information
from a memory location into the vfo.
(22) MR/MW KEY
MR stands for Memory Read. This function is used to examine
what information is in a memory channel.
MW stands for Memory Write. This function is used to
write/store frequencies and features into a memory channel.
Refer to section 6.2 on for more information.
1. Press the MR key to put the Main Band into Memory
Channel mode. A 2 digit memory channel number (0-19)
will appear. These 2 digits will flash if nothing has
been programmed into the memory channel.
2. Pressing the SCN key will increment each programmed
memory channel one at a time. Use the Main Tuning Dial
to either increment or decrement scanning.
(23) SCN/PS KEY
The SCN key is used to continually scan frequencies in VFO
or memory mode. Press the key down for approximately one
second and scan will begin. Scan is active by virtue of the
flashing decimal point, just right of the 1 megahertz
digit. To cease scan, press the SCN key once again.
PS stands for Programmable Scan. This is used when you want
to scan a range of frequencies. You may scan a range of
frequencies on VHF and perform the same for UHF at the same
time. Here is how it works.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Now enter the lower range frequency via the keypad.
3. Press the MR key. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial and select
memory channel P1.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the MW key. A
beep will sound from the speaker and memory channel P1
will stop blinking. P1 has been successfully
programmed with the lower frequency.
5. Now enter the higher range frequency via the keypad.
6. Press the MR key. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial and select
memory channel P2.
7. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the MW key. A
beep will sound from the speaker and memory channel P2
will stop blinking. P2 has been successfully
programmed with the upper frequency.
8. Select the Main VFO band as you did in step 1.
9. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the PS key.
The display will show scanning of ranges programmed
between P1 and P2. The P indicator should begin to
blink on the LCD display.
10. Exit programmable scan, select the Main
Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key or SCN
key.
(24) CALL/CALL.W KEY
Each band has 1 Call channel which is immediately
accessible by pressing the CALL key. An often used
frequency of interest such as a preferred local repeater,
is usually programmed into the Call channel.
The CALL key is used to gain access to the CALL channel.
The CALL.W key is used to write information into the CALL
channel.
Refer to section 6.3 for more information.
(25) LAMP KEY
1. Press the LAMP key to illuminate the LCD display. The
lamp goes out automatically after five seconds.
2. If you wish for the lamp to remain on, press and hold
the FUNC key, then press the LAMP key.
(26) MONI/BS KEY
MONI is short for the word MONITOR or SQUELCH OPEN.
Activate this feature as follows:
1. Press and hold the MONI key to override the squelch on
the band selected. In this mode, weak signals below
the squelch threshold may be heard.
BS is short for Battery Saver. The battery saver feature
reduces unnecessary battery drain by alternating between
listening and the Battery Saver mode. If there is no
operation for a period of 5 seconds the BS mode will listen
for a signal for approximately 130 ms then Battery Save for
approximately 390 ms. This cycle is repeated continuously.
Perform the following to activate or deactivate Battery
Save feature. You can set this function in VHF or UHF or
both bands together.
1. To activate battery save feature, press and hold the
FUNC key, then press the BS key until the symbol S is
displayed.
2. To deactivate battery save feature, press and hold the
FUNC key, then press the BS key until the S disappears.
3.2 TOP PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS
(1) BNC ANTENNA CONNECTOR
You should attach a suitable Dual-Band antenna that will
yield a low SWR. The antenna connected should satisfy both
the 2 meter and 70 cm (440Mhz) band.
(2) VHF VOLUME CONTROL
Adjusts the VHF audio level. Rotate control clockwise to
increase volume , and counter clockwise to decrease.
(3) VHF SQUELCH
Start by turning the knob fully counter clockwise, then
rotate the knob back clockwise until background noise is
silent.
(4) POWER ON/OFF AND UHF VOLUME CONTROL
Power is not applied to the radio when the POWER knob is
fully counter clockwise. When the POWER knob is rotated
clockwise, power is applied to the radio and volume for the
UHF band may be adjusted.
(5) UHF SQUELCH
Start by turning the knob fully counter clockwise, then
rotate the knob back clockwise until background noise is
silent.
(6) MAIN TUNING DIAL
Press the VHF or UHF key to select the Main Band. The Main
Tuning dial may be rotated in either direction to select
transmit and receive frequencies, frequency steps,
sub-audible tones and transmit frequency offsets. The
frequency will increase/decrease by one Mhz depending on
the direction of the tuning dial rotation.
(7) SPEAKER JACK
An external speaker rated at 8 ohms may be plugged into
this jack. The built-in speaker is disabled when an
external speaker is plugged into this jack.
(8) MIC JACK
An external microphone may be plugged into this jack.
(9) V/U SPEAKER JACK
The DJ-580T/E features an external stereo speaker jack that
makes accessible the audio supplied from each band
(UHF/VHF). When a stereo headset is used, each band is
heard separately, in each earphone. Separate external
speakers may be plugged into this jack by using a mini dual
stereo adapter plug. Volume from the VHF band will be heard
on the Left channel and UHF will be heard on the Right
channel.
*** CAUTION ***
Inserting a standard mono plug into this jack will short
circuit the UHF channel. USE STEREO PLUGS ONLY!
*** NOTE ***
When this jack is in use, the audio jack located on the top
of the radio will be disabled.
3.3 LEFT SIDE CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS
The following controls are located on the left side of the
radio as viewed with front panel facing the operator.
(1) FUNCTION KEY
Controls access to secondary functions. These secondary
functions are those functions printed in green on the front
panel. It is necessary to activate the Function key to
access these secondary functions. While holding the FUNC
key, press the desired command key.
(2) PTT SWITCH
Press and hold this button to transmit. While holding the
PTT SWITCH you may speak into the microphone.
*** NOTE ***
On the DJ-580E the lower portion of the PTT SWITCH is used
to transmit Tone Burst, and the upper portion is the PTT
SWITCH. On the DJ-580T either button activates PTT SWITCH.
(3) BATTERY LOCK BUTTON
The battery lock button releases the battery from the
radio. The battery is keyed in order to avoid the battery
from being inserted incorrectly. To attach the battery,
slide battery in guides from left to right until the lock
snaps battery into place. To remove battery, push and hold
the lock button upwards and slide the battery to the left
(from vantage point where radio front panel is facing you).
3.4 RIGHT SIDE CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS
The following controls are located on the right side of the
radio as viewed with front panel facing the operator.
(2) DC IN JACK
Utilizing this jack will provide maximum output power. Plug
an external 13.8 VDC power source into this jack.
*** CAUTION ***
Observe correct plug polarity. The tip of the connector is
(+) and the sleeve is (-).
When a voltage source is applied to this jack the battery
is cutoff and no charging to the battery will take place.
The EDC-36 or EDC-37 is recommended as optional
accessories. Refer to section 1.2 for additional
information on OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.
3.5 LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS
(1) MEMORY CHANNEL
This 2 digit indicator shows that the selected band is in
memory mode and displays the memory channel number.
(2) BATTERY SAVE
The symbol S appears while battery save function is
activated.
(3) TONE ENCODER/TONE SQUELCH
The symbol T appears when tone encoder is active and TSQL
when tone squelch (Decode) function is activated.
(4) PRIORITY/DUAL WATCH
The symbol PRI appears when PRIORITY/DUAL WATCH function
are activated.
(5) AM
This symbol will appear when the aircraft modification has
been performed. The symbol AM indicates that the AM
detector is active.
(6) SPLIT
The ■ symbol appears when the split function is activated.
(7) TIMER SCAN
Another T symbol appears, to indicate that BUSY SCAN is
activated. When the T symbol disappears, TIMER SCAN is
activated.
(8) OUTPUT POWER
When the symbol L is displayed, LOW power is active. The
indicator M is for MID power and H for HIGH power.
(9) DIALER
When the ■ symbol appears, the DIALER MEMORY is activated.
(10) SHIFT
The symbols +, - or ■ are used by the shift function.
(11) DSQ
When P or G and DSQ are displayed, DSQ functions are
enabled. DSQ stands for DTMF squelch control.
(12) VHF
The VHF symbol indicates that the VHF band has been selected.
(13) FREQUENCY INDICATOR
Receive and transmit frequencies, offset and tone
frequencies, channel steps, DSQ codes and dialer memory
channel numbers are displayed in this area depending on the
selected mode.
(14) AUTO POWER OFF
APO appears when AUTO POWER OFF is activated.
(15) ON AIR
The symbol ON AIR appears when transmitting.
(16) S/RF
In receive mode the S/RF symbol and Signal/RF bars will be
displayed to show signal strength. When transmitting
occurs, the ON AIR symbol and Signal/RF bars indicate RF
output power.
(17) FREQUENCY DECIMAL POINT
When receive, transmit or offset frequencies are displayed
on the LCD, the decimal point divides Mhz and Khz.
(18) TONE FREQUENCY DECIMAL POINT
When the Tone frequency is displayed, the decimal point
divides Hz and 0.1 Hz.
(19) PL
The PL symbol indicates that the PTT switch is locked. The
radio will not transmit even if the PTT switch is pressed
accidently.
(20) FL
FL stands for FREQUENCY LOCK. When FL is displayed, the
command and control function keys are locked out. Utilizing
this function prevents accidental use of command and
control pad keys.
(21) UHF
This symbol indicates that the UHF band has been selected.
4 GETTING STARTED (RECEIVING)
1. Adjust the following switches and controls on the top
of the radio.
o POWER/UHF KNOB: OFF
o VOLUME CONTROLS: Fully Counter Clockwise
o SQUELCH CONTROLS: Fully Counter Clockwise
2. Connect a battery or external 13.8 Volt DC Power Supply
to the radio.
3. Connect an antenna with the appropriate antenna
connector to the top of the radio. The type of antenna
fitting that is expected is a BNC type.
4. Rotate the POWER knob clockwise until power is applied
to the radio.
5. Rotate the VHF volume control (left knob) and the UHF
volume control (center knob) clockwise until a signal
(or noise) is heard through the speaker. The display
should be illuminated and indicate frequencies for both
bands. The initial factory delivered settings for VHF
are found in Table 4, UHF in Table 5.
VHF
VFO Frequency: 145.000 Mhz DSQ Setting: None
Memory Frequency: Empty Call Frequency: 145.000 Mhz
Channel Step(580T): 5 khz Tone Setting: None
Channel Step(580E): 12.5 Khz Tone Frequency: 88.5
Shift: None Transmitter Output: Mid
Offset Frequency: 0.6 Mhz Call Freq.(580T): 145.000 Mhz
Memory Channel: 1 Call Freq.(580E): 145.000 Mhz
TABLE 4 VHF DEFAULT SETTINGS
UHF
VFO Freq. 580T: 445.000 Mhz DSQ Setting: None
VFO Freq. 580E: 433.000 Mhz Call Freq.(580T): 445.000 Mhz
Memory Channel: 1 Call Freq.(580E): 433.000 Mhz
Channel Step(580T): 5 khz Offset Freq.(580T): 5 Mhz
Channel Step(580E): 12.5 khz Offset Freq.(580E): 7.6 Mhz
Shift: None Tone Frequency: 88.5 Hz
Tone Setting: None Transmitter Output: Mid
TABLE 5 UHF DEFAULT SETTINGS
6. Rotate the Main Tuning dial, and select an open
frequency on each band. Rotate the squelch control
counter-clockwise for each band until the S/RF indicator
disappears from each band on the LCD display.
7. Select the desired band by pressing the VHF or UHF
buttons. The VHF symbol will be displayed when VHF is
enabled and UHF will be displayed when UHF is enabled.
*** NOTE ***
If external power source is connected, be sure to power off
the radio before turning off the power supply.
4.1 KEY PAD DIRECT ENTRY
When frequency is selected by key pad direct entry, numbers
will appear on the LCD display as they are entered on the
key pad.
To enter frequency directly from the key pad perform the
following. The following example will use the 2 meter
frequency 146.52.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Enter the 100Mhz digit first. Example: 1--.---
3. Enter the 10Mhz digit next. Example: 14-.---
4. Enter the 1Mhz digit next. Example: 146.---
5. Enter the 100Khz digit next. Example: 146.5--
6. Enter the 10Khz digit next. Example: 146.52-
7. Enter the 1Khz digit last. Example: 146.520
If radio STEP is greater than 10Khz, the 10Khz digit will
be the last digit to enter followed by a higher pitch beep.
If radio STEP is set to 5Khz, enter the last digit.
4.2 STEP KEY
The STEP function is used to select desired incremental
changes of receive/transmit frequencies, in steps of 5, 10,
12.5, 15, 20 or 25khz. Use this feature as follows:
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the STEP key.
Change the channel step by using the Main Tuning dial,
A/UP ARROW or B/DOWN ARROW keys.
3. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key to
set channel step and return to operating frequency.
4. After channel step is set, the receive/transmit
frequency will increase or decrease by the value
selected when you turn the Main Tuning dial.
*** NOTE ***
The following rules apply to channel steps as indicated.
When 5 Khz channel step is selected, keys 0 and 5 are
available for entry into the 1Khz digit.
When 10 Khz channel step is selected, keys 0, 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are available for entry into the 10Khz
digit.
When 12.5 Khz channel step is selected, keys 0, 1, 2, 3, 5,
6, 7 and 8 are available for entry into the 10Khz digit.
When 15 Khz channel step is selected, keys 0, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
and 9 are available for entry into the 10Khz digit.
When 20 Khz channel step is selected, keys 0, 2, 4, 6, and
8 are available for entry into the 10Khz digit.
When 25 Khz channel step is selected, keys 0, 2, 5 and 7
are available for entry into the 10Khz digit.
4.3 KEYPAD ENTRY
When frequency is selected by key pad direct entry, numbers
will appear on the LCD display as they are entered on the
key pad.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Begin by entering the 100 Mhz digit.
3. Enter the 10 Mhz digit.
4. Enter the 1 Mhz digit.
5. Enter the 100 Khz digit.
6. Enter the 10 Khz digit. If the radio is in 10 Khz or
higher step, a beep will sound and the band indicator
will stop flashing.
7. Enter the 5 Khz digit if the radio is set for 5 Khz
step.
4.4 CLEARING ENTRY
To clear an error during key pad entry, you may:
o Press the VHF or UHF band key, or
o Press the PTT key.
4.5 MONO BAND FUNCTION
If you only want to use one band without distraction from
the other band, follow these steps for mono band.
1. Switch off the radio.
2. Press either the VHF or UHF key while powering on the
radio.
Restore dual band capability by pressing the inactive band
key. If VHF is selected for mono band operation, press the
UHF key to restore dual band operation.
5 TRANSMITTING
1. Make sure that you follow all steps set forth in the
"GETTING READY" section (Section 4) first.
2. Select a frequency, shift direction, shift value, and PL
tone frequency.
3. Check to see if the frequency is in use before
transmitting.
4. Select appropriate transmitter output level by the
switch located on the rear panel of the radio.
5. Press the PTT switch and speak approximately 5" from the
microphone, located on the front of the radio.
5.1 POWER OUTPUT SETTING
There are three power settings on the DJ-580T/E. You may
select either High (H), Medium (M) or Low (L) from the PO
function on the front panel.
Change power output levels by performing the following.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the PO key
repeatedly to obtain the desired output power.
*** WARNING ***
It is possible to cause UHF receive interference while
transmitting on VHF. To avoid this from happening, make
sure that the VHF frequency x 3 does not equal the
frequency on UHF. For example, if VHF transmit frequency is
146.190 the UHF frequency should not be set at 438.570.
5.2 LOW LEVEL BATTERY MODE
This function allows for extended use due to power drop in
battery. The FULL indicator will begin to flash when
battery drops to approximately 6.2 volts. When you operate
your squelch just on the threshold, it will begin to open
at approximately 4.75 volts. The sensitivity and transmit
power will begin to drop at this time compared to normal
operation. The radio will continue to operate until
approximately 4.50 volts. At this point in time the battery
should be charged.
6 TRANSCEIVER MODES
The DJ-580T/E has 3 modes; VFO mode, Memory mode and Call
mode.
6.1 VFO MODE (Variable Frequency Oscillator)
The transceiver will be in VFO mode. This mode is used to
change frequency and select the desired channel step,
offset frequency (up to 10.995 Mhz by 5 Khz), tone
frequency (38 frequencies in Hz), Dual Watch, etc.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
6.2 MEMORY MODE
The following guidelines will help you to program and
manipulate memory channels. In memory mode, memory channels
can be reviewed. Other features include Memory Scan, Memory
Priority and Dual Watch. To select the memory mode, press
the MR key. The most recently used memory channel will
display:
o Frequency
o Memory channel number
o Other programmed functions
6.2.1 PROGRAMMING A MEMORY CHANNEL (MW KEY)
To write functions to any memory channel, it is necessary
to first set those functions in the VFO mode.
o Select VFO mode (VHF or UHF band key).
o Select the receive frequency.
o Select the repeater shift - or + or split
o Select the required offset. Consult your Repeater
Directory.
o Select the proper CTCSS subaudible tone "T". Consult
your Repeater Directory.
o Select Tone Squelch (Decoder) "T SQL".
o Select Tone Frequency
After selecting and setting the required functions you can
write (store) those functions to a memory channel as follows:
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Select a frequency, shift direction, shift value, CTCSS
subaudible tone, Tone squelch and Tone frequency.
3. Press the MR key. A two digit memory channel number will
be displayed on the LCD. If these digits are flashing,
it means that this channel number has no information
stored.
4. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial clockwise to choose the
desired memory channel number (clockwise to increase,
counter clockwise to decrease). Select the desired
memory channel number (0 to 19).
5. Press and hold the FUNC key along with the MW key to
write (store) frequency to memory.
6. Press the MR key to exit.
An alternate method for programming the memory channel is
provided as follows:
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press the MR key. A two digit memory channel number will
be displayed on the LCD. If these digits are flashing,
it means that this channel number has no information
stored.
3. Turn the Main Tuning Dial clockwise to choose the
desired memory channel number (clockwise to increase,
counter clockwise to decrease). Select the desired
memory channel number (0 to 19).
4. Select a frequency, shift direction, shift value, CTCSS
subaudible tone, Tone squelch and Tone frequency.
5. Press and hold the FUNC key along with the MW key to
write (store) to memory.
6. Press the MR key to exit.
6.2.2 SCROLL MEMORY
Scrolling the VHF or UHF bank of memory channels up or down
can be accomplished 1 of 2 ways.
MR KEY
1. Press the MR key to put the Main Band into Memory
Channel mode. The memory channel number (0-19) will
appear. A flashing channel number indicates to you that
no information has been programmed into this memory
channel. Turn the Main Tuning dial to increment and
decrement the memory channel or use the UP ARROW/DOWN
ARROW keys.
2. Press the MR key to exit MEMORY MODE and return to VFO
MODE. The two digit memory channel will disappear from
the LCD display indicating that you have returned to VFO
MODE.
You can scan the memory channels with the SCN key, elect to
skip any memory channel with the SKIP key, or select the
scan type with the TMS key. Refer to the section SCANNING
FUNCTIONS (Section 8) for more information.
The DJ-580T/E has two (02) banks of memory channels:
1ST the VHF bank has 20 memory channels that are accessed
with the MR key.
2ND the UHF bank has 20 memory channels that are accessed
with the MR key.
6.2.3 CANCELLING A MEMORY CHANNEL
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press the MR key.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial to choose the desired memory
channel number (clockwise to increase, counter clockwise
to decrease). Select a non-flashing memory channel
number (0 to 19).
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the MW key to
cancel this memory channel. The two digit memory channel
number will now begin to flash indicating that the
contents of this memory channel has been cleared.
6.2.4 FREE VHF/UHF MEMORY CHANNELS
Using this feature will allow you to free up memory
channels from either band and allocate to the other band
for frequency storage.
EXAMPLE: FREE MEMORY CHANNELS
Lets say you wish that you had 25 programmable VHF memory
channels but the radio comes defaulted to 20. No problem,
that is why this feature has been included. Since the radio
has 40 channels in total, 20 for each VFO, it is possible
to allocate all 40 channels to one band for memory
programming. This scenario would of course leave the other
band with no programmable memory channels. Here's how to
make it all happen.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the * key. The
symbol FL will appear on the LCD display.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the 1 key. The
number of allocated memory channels for each VFO will
appear on each band display.
When the Main Tuning Dial is rotated clockwise, the
number of possible VHF memory channels will increase.
This number will increase while the allocated memory
channels from the UHF side will decrease.
When the Main Tuning Dial is rotated counter clockwise,
the number of possible UHF memory channels will
increase. This number will increase while the allocated
memory channels from the VHF side will decrease.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the * key four
(4) times to clear FL/PL from the display and exit beep
tone level mode.
6.2.5 MEMORY TO VFO COPY FUNCTION
This function is used to copy details of a memory or call channel
into a VFO.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press the MR key.
3. Select a memory channel number by rotating the Main
Tuning dial.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the C key. The
information from the memory channel has been copied to
the VFO, currently displayed.
6.3 CALL MODE
The CALL mode allows a single key to access an immediately
desired programmed frequency. Each band has one Call
Channel which can be accessed by pressing the CALL key. A
preferred local repeater is usually programmed into the
Call Channel. The indicator C appears on the LCD when Call
Priority and/or Dual Watch function is active.
6.3.1 PROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL (W KEY)
To write functions to a CALL Channel, it is necessary to
first set those functions in the VFO mode.
o Select VFO mode (VHF or UHF band).
o Select the receive frequency.
o Select the repeater shift - or +
o Select the required offset. Consult your Repeater
Directory.
o Select the proper CTCSS subaudible tone "T". Consult
your Repeater Directory.
o Select Tone Squelch (Decoder) "T SQL".
o Select Tone Frequency
After selecting and setting the required functions you can
write (store) those functions into a CALL Channel as follows:
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Select a frequency, shift direction, shift value, CTCSS
subaudible tone, Tone squelch and Tone frequency.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the CALL key.
The frequency selected in step 2 will be stored into the
CALL channel. The C indicator appears on the LCD showing
you that your current mode is CALL channel mode.
4. Press the CALL key again to return to previous mode and
frequency.
6.3.2 ACTIVATING CALL CHANNEL
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press the CALL key. The CALL indicator C will appear on
the LCD display.
3. Press the CALL key again to return to previous mode and
frequency.
6.3.3 CALL CHANNEL TO VFO COPY FUNCTION
This function is used to copy details of a memory or call channel
into a VFO.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press the CALL key.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the C key. The
information from the call channel has been copied to the
VFO, currently displayed.
7 PRIORITY FUNCTIONS
The following priority functions are available:
o VFO Priority
o Memory Priority
o Call Priority (Dual Watch)
7.1 VFO PRIORITY
In this mode a VFO frequency is received for 4 seconds and
a Memory frequency is received for a 1/2 of a second in a
continuous cycle. Here is how it works:
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Select and enter a frequency.
3. Press the MR key to activate Memory mode.
4. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial to a desired Memory Channel
that has been programmed. You may also use the UP ARROW
or DOWN ARROW key to change memory channels.
5. Return to the Main Band VFO as you selected in step 1.
6. Press the PRI key to begin priority function. The LCD
will display PRI.
7. Press the PRI key to stop the priority function. The LCD
will remove the flashing PRI from the display.
*** NOTE ***
When a signal is received on the memory channel a BEEP will be
emitted once from the speaker.
In VFO priority, the transmitter may be activated on either
frequency. Press the PTT switch when the desired frequency is
displayed on the LCD.
7.2 MEMORY PRIORITY
In this mode a Memory frequency is received for 5 seconds
and a VFO frequency is received for 2 second in a
continuous cycle. Here is how it works:
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Select and enter a frequency.
3. Press the MR key to activate Memory mode.
4. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial to a desired Memory Channel
that has been programmed. You may also use the up or
DOWN ARROW to change memory channels.
5. Press the PRI key to begin priority function. The LCD
will display PRI.
6. Press the PRI key to stop the priority function. The LCD
will remove PRI from the display.
*** NOTE ***
When a signal is received on the VFO frequency a BEEP will be
emitted once from the speaker.
In memory priority, the transmitter may be activated on either
frequency. Press the PTT switch when the desired frequency is
displayed on the LCD.
7.3 CALL PRIORITY
The VFO frequency or Memory channel is scanned for
approximately 1/2 second and the programmed CALL frequency
is scanned for approximately 4 seconds.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. If the CALL channel hasn't been programmed yet, refer to
section 6.3.1 for more information.
3. Enter a frequency into the VFO or select a Memory
channel in memory channel mode.
4. Press the CALL key for approximately 1/2 second. Call
priority will begin to cycle between the CALL channel
and the selected VFO or memory channel.
5. Press the PRI key to begin priority function. The LCD
will display PRI.
6. Press the PRI key to stop the priority function. The LCD
will remove PRI from the display.
*** NOTE ***
When a signal is received on the VFO frequency a BEEP will be
emitted once from the speaker.
In CALL priority, the transmitter may be activated on either
frequency. Press the PTT switch when the desired frequency is
displayed on the LCD.
7.4 DUAL WATCH FUNCTION
Unlike priority, there is no time period for listening
between two modes. Dual Watch is a constant monitoring of
two modes.
7.4.1 VFO/MEMORY DUAL WATCH
Perform the following for VFO/MEMORY DUAL WATCH.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key. Enter
a desired frequency.
2. Press the MR key and select the desired memory channel.
3. Return to the VFO mode as selected in step #1.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the DUAL key. The
radio will begin with the VFO frequency followed by the
memory channel frequency. The cycling between these
frequencies is approximately .5 second.
5. Press the VFO button as selected in step #1 to stop DUAL
WATCH.
*** OPERATING HINT ***
Without stopping DUAL WATCH operation, you can enter a new
frequency into the selected VFO and DUAL WATCH will continue
automatically. Enter the new VFO frequency via the key pad.
DUAL WATCH operation will be suspended while you are entering
the new VFO frequency, but will resume operation after you have
completed entry.
7.4.2 CALL/VFO DUAL WATCH
Unlike priority, there is no time period for listening
between two modes. Dual Watch is a constant monitoring of
two modes. Perform the following for CALL/VFO DUAL WATCH.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key. Enter
a desired frequency.
2. Press the CALL key. The CALL channel must be programmed.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the DUAL key. The
radio will begin with the CALL frequency followed by the
VFO frequency. The cycling between these frequencies is
approximately .5 second.
4. Press the Main Band key as performed in step 1 to stop DUAL
WATCH.
7.4.3 CALL/MEMORY DUAL WATCH
Unlike priority, there is no time period for listening
between two modes. Dual Watch is a constant monitoring of
two modes. Perform the following for CALL/MEMORY DUAL WATCH.
1. Press the MR key and select the desired memory channel.
2. Press the CALL key. The CALL channel must be programmed.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the DUAL key. The
radio will begin with the CALL frequency followed by the
memory channel frequency. The cycling between these
frequencies is approximately .5 second.
4. Press the VFO button as selected in step #1 to stop DUAL
WATCH.
8 SCANNING FUNCTIONS
The DJ-580T/E offers various scanning options and 3
scanning modes described a little later on in this section.
First lets look at the scanning options, they are:
VFO Scan - Scans either band
independently.
Program Band Scan (VFO Mode) - Scans programmed lower to
upper frequencies. You may scan a
range of frequencies.
Memory Scan - Each band may scan memory
channels independently.
8.1 VFO SCAN
Each band may scan VFO channels independently. When in Band
Scan mode the DJ-580T/E scans by Channel step, by 100 Khz
or by 1 Mhz steps. As the scan passes through any 500 Khz
or 1 Mhz point a tone will sound if the BEEP function is
active.
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key
twice. The purpose for pressing the band key twice is in
the event you are in memory mode by mistake.
2. Press the SCN key for approximately 1 second and release
the SCN key. Use the Main Tuning dial or UP ARROW or
DOWN ARROW keys to scan in a particular direction.
3. Whether you are cycling upward or downward, during scan
the decimal point will flash indicating that scanning
has begun.
4. When a signal is received, scanning will stop and remain
on that frequency. When channel goes quiet or Main
Tuning Dial is rotated clockwise or counter clockwise,
scanning will continue.
5. To cancel scanning press the SCN key.
All 3 scan types can be applied to Band Scan.
8.1.1 PROGRAM BAND SCAN MODE (VFO MODE)
This scan option allows the scanning of a range of VFO
frequencies. Each band may have independent scan ranges.
The lower band limit is programmed into Memory Channel 18.
The upper band limit is programmed into Memory Channel 19.
You may initiate Program Band Scan from either VFO or
Memory mode.
EXAMPLE: STORING LOWER/UPPER RANGES
1. Select the Main Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key, for
example VHF.
2. Enter a desired Lower Frequency via the key pad, for
example "146.000".
3. Press the MR key.
4. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial until P1 is displayed.
5. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the MW key to
store the selected Lower Frequency into memory.
6. Enter a desired Upper Frequency via the key pad like
146.100.
7. Press the MR key.
8. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial until P2 is displayed.
9. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the MW key to
store the selected Upper Frequency into memory.
10. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the SCN key.
The letter P will begin to blink on the display.
Scanning from 146.000 to 146.100 has begun.
11. Press the Main Band key as performed in step 1 to
stop this function. Pressing the SCN key will also
cease this function.
*** NOTE ***
The upper limit frequency and Lower limit frequency may be
stored into either P1 or P2.