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Subject: DJ-580 Operating Manual
Revision 3.0 August 25,1992
To all of my friends that I have spoken with throughout the world, I
give you the final version of the DJ-580 handheld radio "Users Manual".
I have sifted through this manual once again and restructured some areas while
improving the index. You now have in your hands a manual that took over 250
hours to prepare and maintain. This does not include the hundreds of telephone
calls that I have taken collectively either at home or at work. I dedicate
this manual to those amateurs who have spent long and endless hours trying to
understand what their radio does. I would like to thank ALINCO ELECTRONICS for
their support. Without this support there would be no manual. Finally, I would
like to thank my family for their endless patience during this project.
About the Author
Jay Appell, KA1SNA, brings a new style to amateur radio documentation. His
conversational and personal style will put you, the "User" back into the
"Users Guide". Jay was a member of the FCC Personal Users Radio Advisory
Committee (PURAC).
Jay started in radio broadcasting at the age of 11. His broadcast career
extended through 1975 where he left for the field of computers. Jay joined
Data General Corporation in 1978 where he worked as a field and systems
technical support engineer. He left DGC in 1987 for Stratus Computer where he
now works in the North American customer service center as a Senior Technical
Support Engineer.
Jay currently operates his own consultation company in Hopedale Massachusetts
and consults with companies such as Alinco Electronics as a technical
support writer and advisor.
If you would like to drop Jay some electronic mail, send it to:
Jay_Appell@cac.stratus.com
Opening Page a
1 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 STANDARD ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 AMERICAN FREQUENCY COVERAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 EUROPEAN FREQUENCY COVERAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.4 TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.5 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.6 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.6.1 EBP-20N BATTERY SPEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.6.2 EBP-22N BATTERY SPEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.7 GENERAL POWER READINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 DESCRIPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.1 LCD DISPLAY PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.2 CONTROL KEYPAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.3 MICROPHONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.4 SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.5 VHF BAND KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.6 UHF BAND KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.7 SHIFT KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.8 STEP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1.9 REV KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1.10 TONE KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.11 PO KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.12 T.SQL KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1.14 TMS KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.15 APO KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.16 DOWN ARROW AND FL/PL KEY. . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1.17 DUAL KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1.18 UP ARROW AND MESS KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1.19 PRI/DIAL M KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1.20 GP DSQ/DSQS KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1.21 SKIP/M TO V KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1.22 MR/MW KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.23 SCN/PS KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1.24 CALL/CALL.W KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.25 LAMP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.26 MONI/BS KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 TOP PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.1 BNC ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.2 VHF VOLUME CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.3 VHF SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.4 POWER ON/OFF AND UHF VOLUME CONTROL . . . . . 15
3.2.5 UHF SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.6 MAIN TUNING DIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.7 SPEAKER JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.8 MIC JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.9 V.U.SPEAKER JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 LEFT SIDE CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.1 FUNCTION KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.2 PTT SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.3 BATTERY LOCK BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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3.4 RIGHT SIDE CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4.1 DC IN JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5 LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5.1 MEMORY CHANNEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5.2 BATTERY SAVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5.3 TONE ENCODER/TONE SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5.4 PRIORITY/DUAL WATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.5 AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.6 SPLIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.7 TIMER SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.8 OUTPUT POWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.9 DIALER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.10 SHIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.11 DSQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.12 VHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.13 FREQUENCY INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.14 AUTO POWER OFF (APO). . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.15 ON AIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.5.16 S/RF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.17 FREQUENCY DECIMAL POINT . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.18 TONE FREQUENCY DECIMAL POINT. . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.19 PL (PTT LOCK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.20 FL (FREQUENCY LOCK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5.21 UHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 GETTING STARTED (RECEIVING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 KEY PAD DIRECT ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.2 STEP KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3 CLEARING ENTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.4 MONO BAND FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5 TRANSMITTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.1 POWER OUTPUT SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2 LOW LEVEL BATTERY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6 TRANSCEIVER MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 VFO MODE (Variable Frequency Oscillator) . . . . . . 23
6.2 MEMORY MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2.1 PROGRAMMING A MEMORY CHANNEL (MW KEY) . . . . 23
6.2.2 SCROLL MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2.3 CANCELING A MEMORY CHANNEL. . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2.4 ALLOCATION OF MEMORY CHANNELS . . . . . . . . 25
6.2.5 MEMORY TO VFO COPY FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . 26
6.3 CALL MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.3.1 PROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL (W KEY). . . . . 26
6.3.2 ACTIVATING CALL CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3.3 CALL CHANNEL TO VFO COPY FUNCTION . . . . . . 27
7 PRIORITY FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1 VFO PRIORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2 MEMORY PRIORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3 CALL PRIORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.4 DUAL WATCH FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.4.1 VFO/MEMORY DUAL WATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.4.2 CALL/VFO DUAL WATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.4.3 CALL/MEMORY DUAL WATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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8 SCANNING FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1 VFO SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.1.1 PROGRAM BAND SCAN MODE (VFO MODE) . . . . . . 31
8.2 MEMORY SCAN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.2.1 MEMORY CHANNEL SKIP MODE. . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.3 SCANNING TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4 OTHER SCANNING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4.1 DUAL BAND SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4.2 DUAL BAND SCANNING WITH MEMORY PRIORITY . . . 34
9 REPEATER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.1 SPLIT FREQUENCY FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.1.1 VFO MODE SPLIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.1.2 MEMORY MODE SPLIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.2 REV KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.3 RESETTING RADIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.4 CTCSS ENCODE/DECODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10 AUTOPATCH OPERATION (AUTOMATIC DIALER). . . . . . . . . . 37
10.1 PROGRAM AUTODIAL NUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.2 CLEAR DIALER MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.3 CORRECTING CODES IN DIALER MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . 37
10.4 TRANSMIT/CHANGE AUTODIAL NUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . 38
10.5 MANUAL DIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.6 DISABLE AUTODIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
10.7 DIALER RATE ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11 DIGITAL SQUELCH (DSQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.1 DSQ SCHEME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
11.2 PROGRAMMING ALL DSQ CODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
11.3 DSQ MODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11.3.1 TRANSMITTING (CODE SQUELCH). . . . . . . . . 43
11.3.2 RECEIVING (CODE SQUELCH) . . . . . . . . . . 43
11.3.3 TRANSMITTING (GROUP CALLING) . . . . . . . . 43
11.3.4 RECEIVING (GROUP CALLING). . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3.5 TRANSMITTING (PRIVATE CALLING IN A GROUP). . 44
11.3.6 RECEIVING (PRIVATE CALLING IN A GROUP) . . . 44
11.3.7 TRANSMITTING (PRIVATE CALL). . . . . . . . . 45
11.3.8 RECEIVING (PRIVATE CALL) . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.4 ERROR CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.5 TIMING CONSIDERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.6 DSQ WILDCARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.7 DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.7.1 TRANSMITTING DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE. . . . . 47
11.7.2 RECEIVING DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE . . . . . . 47
11.7.3 TRANSMITTING WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL DISPLAYED . 47
11.7.4 REVIEW DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE MEMORY . . . . 47
11.7.5 CLEARING MESSAGE MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . . 48
12 CROSS BAND REPEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.1 ACTIVATE CROSS BAND REPEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12.2 DEACTIVATE CROSS BAND REPEATER . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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13 FULL DUPLEX OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
13.1 ENABLE SPEAKER FULL-DUPLEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
13.2 DISABLE SPEAKER SEMI-DUPLEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
14 AIRCRAFT RECEIVE MODIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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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 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..(120V)DJ-580/T.....EDC-24
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. Dry Cell (6-AA) Pack . . . . . . . .EDH-6
4. Quick Ni-cad battery charger . . . .EDC-34
5. Mobile DC Power Cable/Noise Filter .EDC-36
w/o Noise Filter .EDC-43
6. Earphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EME-6
7. DC cable for power supply. . . . . .EDC-37
8. Earphone/Earphone. . . . . . . . . .EME-6
9. Earphone/Microphone w PTT. . . . . .EME-11
10. Speaker/Microphone . . . . . . . . .EMS-2Z
*11. Remote Control Speaker/Microphone. .EMS-8Z
12. Headset with PTT/VOX . . . . . . . .EME-10K
13. Soft Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ESC-17 for EBP-20N or EDH-6
14. Tone Squelch Unit. .(580-E). . . . .EJ-12U
* = This Speaker/Mic has 3 keys. One key is marked with an up
arrow, another with a down arrow. These are used to
increment and decrement frequency or memory channel. The
last key is labeled "A" and toggles between the memory
and VFO function.
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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: 2K Ohms
Signal Type: F3
Power Supply Requirements: 13.8 Volts DC
Dimensions (Radio Only):
Height = 140mm (4 1/8")
Width = 58mm (2 1/2")
Depth = 33mm (1 1/2")
Weight: Approximately 410g
DTMF: 16 Button Key Pad
Subaudible Tones: Encode and Decode installed
2.2 AMERICAN FREQUENCY COVERAGE
The frequency coverage listed as follows applies to the DJ-580T.
VHF Band: 144.000 - 147.995 MHz (TX)
130.000 - 173.995 MHz (RX)
110.000 - 173.995 MHz (RX)* Only after Modification
UHF Band: 440.000 - 449.995 MHz (TX)
420.000 - 479.995 MHz (RX)
*850.000 - 975.000 MHz (RX)* Only after Modification
* Band coverage may vary. Refer to subsection 3.5.18 for more
information on the "tone frequency decimal point".
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)
130.000 - 173.995 MHz (RX)* Only after Modification
UHF Band: 430.000 - 439.995 MHz (TX)
420.000 - 479.995 MHz (RX)
*850.000 - 975.000 MHz (RX)* Only after Modification
* Band coverage may vary. Refer to subsection 3.5.18 for more
information on the "tone frequency decimal point".
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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 0-15.995 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 23.05 MHz
2nd IF 455 KHz
Audio Power Output: 250 mw (10% Total Harmonic Distortion)
Speaker Impedance: 8 Ohms
2.6 BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
The "PO" function selects output power levels. The transmitter
output power is determined by battery type and output power
setting.
2.6.1 EBP-20N BATTERY SPEC
The EBP-20N is supplied with your radio when purchased.
PO FUNCTION
-----------------------------
Battery Capacity: 700 mAh
Output Voltage: 7.2 Volts
PO (Power Output function): L - 0.25 Watt output power
M - 1.00 Watt output power
H - 2.50 Watts output power
Charge Times and Chargers: EDC-34 (120V) Approx. 1 Hour
EDC-35 (220V) Approx. 1 Hour
EDC-24 (120V) Approx. 14 Hours
EDC-25 (220V) Approx. 14 Hours
Charging Temperature: 0 to +45 Degrees C
Storage Temperature: -20 to +45 Degrees C
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2.6.2 EBP-22N BATTERY SPEC
The EBP-22N is supplied with your radio when purchased.
PO FUNCTION
-----------------------------
Battery Capacity: 700 mAh
Output Voltage: 12.0 Volts
PO (Power Output function): L - 0.25 Watt output power
M - 1.00 Watt output power
H - 5.00 Watts output power
Charge Times and Chargers: EDC-34 (120V) Approx. 1.8 Hours
EDC-35 (220V) Approx. 1.8 Hours
EDC-24 (120V) Approx. 14 Hours
EDC-25 (220V) Approx. 14 Hours
Charging Temperature: 0 to +45 Degrees C
Storage Temperature: -20 to +45 Degrees C
2.7 GENERAL POWER READINGS
The author of this manual has made these power readings available
to you because of general interest. These readings are approximate
and should be treated as such.
Baseline: 7.2 Volt Pack = 8.50 Fresh Charge
Note: All Ratings are in Milliamps and are approximated.
Low High
--- -----
VHF Only UHF Muted............ 58-65 ma
UHF Only VHF Muted............ 54-57 ma
Both bands active............. 100-105ma
The following ratings are approximated and based on Both bands
active.
Item rating Total Reading
Low High Low High
----------- ---------------
Any Key pressed............... 3 - 5 ma 103 - 109 ma
LMP (Lamp On)................. 56 - 61 ma 156 - 162 ma
Squelch open (No volume)...... 10 - 15 ma 110 - 119 ma
Squelch open (Full Volume).... 70 - 77 ma 170 - 181 ma
Function Button Pressed....... .3 - .5 ma 100.3-104.5ma
Battery Saver (Deduction)..... 35 - 70 ma Erratic
3 DESCRIPTIONS
This section will discuss what the function or control is and how
to use it. The subsections are broken down into smaller sections
for easy access.
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3.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS
The following descriptions are those functions necessary to utilize
full functionality of the DJ/580T/E.
3.1.1 LCD DISPLAY PANEL
Refer to Section 3.5 for further details on the LCD display panel.
3.1.2 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.
3.1.3 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 speaker/microphone
connectors are labeled as follows:
Smaller Jack
(MIC JACK): Tip: PTT Line/Transmit Audio
Ring: 5VDC (for EME-10K option)
Sleeve: Signal Ground
Larger Jack
(SPEAKER JACK): Tip: Receive Audio
Ring: Remote Control (for EMS-8 option)
Sleeve: Signal Ground
If you decide to use the V.U.SP jack while using the SPeaker jack,
the VHF audio will not be heard. The VHF audio is routed through
the V.U.SP jack.
3.1.4 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.
3.1.5 VHF BAND KEY
Pressing this key allows for operation on the 2 meter VHF band.
3.1.6 UHF BAND KEY
Pressing this key allows for operation on the 70 cm UHF band.
3.1.7 SHIFT KEY
The SHIFT KEY is used to change frequency offset and shift. The
symbols - , + and star symbol are used to indicate shifts.
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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 star symbol indicates a split offset. Refer to Section
9.1 for more information.
Simplex operation is active when neither the - or + or star
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 Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key. The LCD
display returns to frequency.
*** NOTE ***
For larger incremental frequency changes press and hold 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 Active 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 Active 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)
3.1.8 STEP KEY
The STEP function is used to select desired incremental changes of
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receive/transmit frequencies, in steps of 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20 or
25Khz. Get more information on "GETTING STARTED" in section 4. The
step rate changes when in other frequency regions (See Aircraft
Receive Modification).
1. Select the Active 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 Active 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
3.1.9 REV KEY
The REV key allows instant reversal of 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.
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2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the REV key again to
cancel the REV function.
If the REV key is pressed and a beep is heard with no change, the
frequency would have been out of band and no change will take
place. The beep won't be heard through the speaker if it has been
turned off. See Section 9.2 for more information.
3.1.10 TONE KEY
The Tone Encoder and Tone (Decoder) Squelch function is standard
on the DJ-580T/E. Tone Encode and Decode work on the Active 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 Active 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
3.1.11 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. Refer to the battery specifications
for more on output levels.
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*** 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.
3.1.12 T.SQL KEY
The Tone Encoder and Tone (Decoder) Squelch function is standard on
the DJ-580T/E. Tone Encode and Decode works on the Active Band
only. In other words, it is expected that you can only speak on one
band at a time. When changing over to the other band, another tone
may be used. Further clarification is made in the cross band repeat
section. 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. In the following examples, it is presumed that you are
learning how to operate the Tone Encode/Decoder for the first time.
Selecting Tone Encoding
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 Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the T.SQL key. A white
lettered T in a black box will appear on the top left-hand
side of the LCD display. This indicator means that you have
enabled subaudible tone encoding.
Selecting Tone Decoding
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 Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the T.SQL key. A white
lettered T in a black box will appear on the top left-hand
side of the LCD display. This indicator means that you have
enabled subaudible tone encoding.
5. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the T.SQL key. The
letters SQL will appear to the right of the T indicator just
mentioned in step 4. When T and SQL display, then tone squelch
or tone decoding is enabled.
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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
3.1.13 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, when set, will be activated on both bands. 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.
3.1.14 TMS KEY
This key is used to select 1 of 3 scan modes. Refer to section 8.3
for more information.
3.1.15 APO KEY
The APO key is used to Automatically Power Off the radio. Using
this 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.
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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. A beep
will be heard and the APO indicator will display on the LCD.
If there is no activity within the time you have specified, a
series of beeps will be heard, 30 seconds later the LCD will
become 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 Active 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 Active Band by
pressing the VHF or UHF key.
Any signal received during the APO time period, APO resets back
to the beginning.
3.1.16 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.
3.1.17 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
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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 Active 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.
3.1.18 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.
The MESS key is used for Digital Signal messages. Refer to section
11.7.
3.1.19 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.
3.1.20 GP DSQ/DSQS KEY
This key is used in conjunction with DTMF squelch control. More
information can be found in section 11.
3.1.21 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.
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3.1.22 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 Active 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.
3.1.23 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 Active 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 Active VFO band as you did in step 1.
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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 Active Band by pressing the
VHF or UHF key or SCN key.
If you are scanning (SCN) or manually tuning, consider the
following.
o When passing a 500KHz boundary, a single beep will be heard
through the speaker.
o When incrementing frequencies past a 1MHz boundary, a low
beep followed by a high beep will be heard through the
speaker.
o When decrementing frequencies past a 1MHz boundary, a high
beep followed by a low beep will be heard through the
speaker.
o The Battery Saver feature will not function when in the SCN
function, even though the BS indicator is displayed on the
LCD.
3.1.24 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.
3.1.25 LAMP KEY
The lamp key allows you to read the display at night, or those
areas where it is difficult to read the LCD display.
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.
3.1.26 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.
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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.
*** NOTE ***
Battery Saver is not active during SCN function, even though
the S indicator is displayed on the LCD.
3.2 TOP PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS
The following section describes the controls that are located on
the top panel.
3.2.1 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.
3.2.2 VHF VOLUME CONTROL
Adjusts the VHF audio level. Rotate control clockwise to increase
volume , and counter clockwise to decrease.
3.2.3 VHF SQUELCH
Start by turning the knob fully counter clockwise, then rotate the
knob back clockwise until background noise is silent.
3.2.4 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.
3.2.5 UHF SQUELCH
Start by turning the knob fully counter clockwise, then rotate the
knob back clockwise until background noise is silent.
3.2.6 MAIN TUNING DIAL
Press the VHF or UHF key to select the Active Band. The Main Tuning
dial may be rotated in either direction to select transmit and
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receive frequencies, frequency steps, subaudible tones and transmit
frequency offsets. The frequency will increase/decrease by one MHz
depending on the direction of the tuning dial rotation.
3.2.7 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.
If you decide to use the V.U.SP jack while using the SPeaker jack,
the VHF audio will not be heard. The VHF audio is routed through
the V.U.SP jack.
3.2.8 MIC JACK
An external microphone may be plugged into this jack.
3.2.9 V.U.SPEAKER JACK
The DJ-580T/E features an external 1/8" stereo 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. It is advisable to use the SPeaker jack when using a
mono plug.
*** NOTE ***
When this jack is in use, the speaker jack located on the top of
the radio will be disabled.
If you decide to use the V.U.SP jack while using the SPeaker jack,
the VHF audio will not be heard. The VHF audio is routed through
the V.U.SP jack.
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.
3.3.1 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.
3.3.2 PTT SWITCH
Press and hold this button to transmit. While holding the PTT
SWITCH you may speak into the microphone.
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*** 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.
3.3.3 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.
3.4.1 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
The following subsections discuss those indicators viewed on the
LCD display.
3.5.1 MEMORY CHANNEL
This 2 digit indicator shows that the selected band is in memory
mode and displays the memory channel number.
3.5.2 BATTERY SAVE
The symbol S appears while battery save function is activated.
3.5.3 TONE ENCODER/TONE SQUELCH
The symbol T appears when tone encoder is active and TSQL when tone
squelch (Decode) function is activated.
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3.5.4 PRIORITY/DUAL WATCH
The symbol PRI appears when PRIORITY/DUAL WATCH function are
activated.
3.5.5 AM
This symbol will appear when the aircraft modification has been
performed. The symbol AM indicates that the AM detector is active.
Refer to Section 14 for information on the aircraft modification.
3.5.6 SPLIT
The star symbol appears when the split function is activated.
3.5.7 TIMER SCAN
This T symbol appears above the (frequency) 10KHz digit. When the T
symbol disappears, BUSY SCAN is activated. When the T symbol is
present, TIMER SCAN is activated. The radio defaults to BUSY SCAN.
3.5.8 OUTPUT POWER
When the symbol L is displayed, LOW power is active. The indicator
M is for MID power and H for HIGH power.
3.5.9 DIALER
When the telephone symbol appears, the DIALER MEMORY is activated.
3.5.10 SHIFT
The symbols +, - or star are used by the shift function.
3.5.11 DSQ
When P or G and DSQ are displayed, DSQ functions are enabled. DSQ
stands for DTMF squelch control.
3.5.12 VHF
The VHF symbol indicates that the VHF band has been selected.
3.5.13 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.
3.5.14 AUTO POWER OFF (APO)
APO appears when AUTO POWER OFF is activated.
3.5.15 ON AIR
The symbol ON AIR appears when transmitting.
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3.5.16 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.
3.5.17 FREQUENCY DECIMAL POINT
When receive, transmit or offset frequencies are displayed on the
LCD, the decimal point divides MHz and KHz.
3.5.18 TONE FREQUENCY DECIMAL POINT
When the Tone frequency is displayed, the decimal point divides Hz
and 0.1 Hz.
*** NOTE ***
This decimal point is also used to indicate that the PLL
circuitry isn't locking in on the frequency entered. In other
words, you are unlikely to receive the frequency that you have
entered when this decimal point is blinking within the frequency
displayed on the LCD.
3.5.19 PL (PTT LOCK)
The PL symbol indicates that the PTT switch is locked. The radio
will not transmit even if the PTT switch is pressed accidentally.
3.5.20 FL (FREQUENCY LOCK)
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.
3.5.21 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 a dual band 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.
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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 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 display on the LCD when VHF is enabled.
The UHF symbol will display on the LCD when UHF is enabled.
*** NOTE ***
When the external power source is connected, make sure you
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, try the following.
The following example will use the two meter frequency 146.52.
1. Select the Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Enter the 100MHz digit first. Example: 1--.---
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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. The band
indicator will stop flashing.
If radio STEP is selected for 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 Active 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 Active 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.
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4.3 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.
4.4 MONO BAND FUNCTION
If you only want to use one band without distraction from the other
band, follow these steps for mono band.
1. Power 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 sub-
audible tone frequency.
3. Check to see if the frequency is in use before transmitting.
4. Select appropriate transmitter output level.
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. Refer to the battery specifications for more on
output levels.
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.
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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 Active 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 memory used last
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 Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Select a frequency, shift direction, shift value, CTCSS
subaudible tone, Tone squelch and Tone frequency.
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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 Active 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 Active Band into Memory Channel
mode. The memory channel number (0-19) will appear. A flashing
channel number indicates 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 showing that you have returned to VFO MODE.
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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:
First, the VHF bank has 20 memory channels that are accessed
with the MR key.
Secondly, the UHF bank has 20 memory channels that are
accessed with the MR key.
6.2.3 CANCELING A MEMORY CHANNEL
1. Select the Active 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.
The number of memory channels will change if you have utilized
the ALLOCATION OF MEMORY CHANNELS feature. The radio defaults
it's memory channels from 0 to 19 on VHF and 0 to 19 on UHF.
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 content of this memory
channel has been cleared.
6.2.4 ALLOCATION OF 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: ALLOCATE MEMORY CHANNELS
Lets say you wish that you had 25 programmable VHF memory channels
but the radio comes defaulted to 20. No problem, that's 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 leave the
other band with no programmable memory channels. Here is 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.
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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 Active 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 use 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 Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Select a frequency, shift direction, shift value, CTCSS
subaudible tone, Tone squelch and Tone frequency.
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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 Active 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 Active 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 1/2 a second. This cycle will repeat
continuously. Here is how it works:
1. Select the Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Select and enter a frequency.
3. Press the MR key to activate Memory mode. If the memory
channel is blinking, it hasn't been programmed.
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.
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5. Return to the Active 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 Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Select and enter a frequency.
3. Press the MR key to activate Memory mode. If the memory
channel is blinking, it hasn't been programmed.
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 Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
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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 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 Active 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.
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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 Active 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 Active 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.
Whether you are scanning (SCN) or manually tuning, when;
o Passing a 500KHz boundary a single beep will be heard
through the speaker.
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o Incrementing frequencies past a 1MHz boundary, a low beep
followed by a high beep will be heard.
o Decrementing frequencies past a 1MHz boundary, a high beep
followed by a low beep will be heard.
8.1 VFO SCAN
Each band may scan VFO channels independently. When in Band Scan
mode the DJ-580T/E scans by channel Step. Refer to Section 3.1.7
for more information on the channel Step key. 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 Active 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, a beep will be
heard. 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. A beep will not be heard
when initially pressed, but will be heard when the SCN key is
released.
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 P1. The upper band limit is
programmed into Memory Channel P2. You may initiate Program Band
Scan from either VFO or Memory mode.
EXAMPLE: STORING LOWER/UPPER RANGES
1. Select the Active 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.
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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 Active 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.
8.2 MEMORY SCAN MODE
This scan option allows the user to scan frequencies that have been
programmed in any (or all) of the memory channels. Bands may be
scanned individually or both bands may be scanned simultaneously.
1. Select the Active 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 MR key.
3. Press the SCN key for approximately 1 second, a beep will be
heard. Release the SCN key. Use the Main Tuning dial or UP
ARROW or DOWN ARROW keys to scan in a particular direction.
4. Whether you are cycling upward or downward, during scan the
decimal point will flash indicating that scanning has begun.
5. 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.
6. Press the Active Band as performed in step 1 to stop this
function. To cancel scanning press the SCN key. A beep will
not be heard when initially pressed, but will be heard when
the SCN key is released.
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8.2.1 MEMORY CHANNEL SKIP MODE
Memory Channel Skip permits unwanted memory channels to be skipped
during memory scan. This step presumes that you have already
programmed some/all memory channels.
1. Press the MR key.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial until the memory channel that you
want to skip is displayed.
3. Press the SKIP key. The decimal point will disappear from the
frequency displayed, indicating this frequency will be
skipped. Perform step 2 and 3 for each memory channel that you
wish to skip.
4. To cancel Memory Channel Skip, press the SKIP key again. The
decimal point will re-appear, and that memory channel will now
be restored to scan status.
8.3 SCANNING TYPES
The DJ-580T/E offers 3 different scanning modes as shown below. The
initial factory setting is the Busy Channel Scan.
Busy Scan - Stops at a busy channel or frequency until
clear. Two seconds after the signal ceases, scanning
resumes.
Timed Scan - Stops at busy channel or frequency, then
resumes scan 5 seconds later even if the
channel remains busy. Scanning will also
resume when a signal received ceases.
Selecting a Scan Type:
1. Select the Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the TMS key. A black
block with a white lettered T will appear, indicating to you
that "Timed Scan" has been selected.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the TMS key again to
leave "Timed Scan". The black block with a white lettered T
will disappear from the LCD display.
The DJ-580 will be in "Busy Scan" when not in "Timed Scan".
8.4 OTHER SCANNING INFORMATION
This subsection talks about all other information pertinent to
radio scan.
8.4.1 DUAL BAND SCAN
You may want to scan both bands at the same time. You can perform
that function by following this example.
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EXAMPLE: DUAL BAND SCAN
1. Press the VHF key.
2. Press the UP ARROW key for approx. 1 second.
3. Press the UHF key.
4. Press the UP ARROW key for approx. 1 second.
8.4.2 DUAL BAND SCANNING WITH MEMORY PRIORITY
If you want to activate PRIORITY on both bands while SCANNING, no
problem, follow this example.
EXAMPLE: DUAL BAND SCAN WITH DUAL BAND PRIORITY
1. Press the VHF key.
2. Press the MR key and rotate Main Tuning dial for a desired
memory channel.
3. Press the VHF key.
4. Press the SCN key for approx. 1 second.
5. Press the PRI key.
6. Press the UHF key.
7. Press the MR key and rotate Main Tuning dial for a desired
memory channel.
8. Press the UHF key.
9. Press the SCN key for approx. 1 second.
10. Press the PRI key.
9 REPEATER OPERATIONS
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.
9.1 SPLIT FREQUENCY FUNCTION
When standard offsets will not satisfy an input or output
frequency, a split is utilized for this purpose. Split can be
configured on the DJ-580 for VFO and MEMORY modes. The split
frequency function will not operate in CALL mode.
9.1.1 VFO MODE SPLIT
Perform the following for VFO MODE SPLIT.
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1. Select the Active Band (VFO) by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
Enter a frequency into the VFO for your output (receive)
frequency.
2. Press the MR key. Program or select a frequency in any MEMORY
channel for your input (transmit) frequency.
3. Enter VFO as selected in step 1. VFO frequency is used for
receive and the MEMORY channel is used for transmit.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the SHIFT key
repeatedly until the star symbol appears on the display. The
split setup is now complete.
9.1.2 MEMORY MODE SPLIT
Perform the following for MEMORY MODE SPLIT.
1. Press the MR key. Program or select a frequency in any MEMORY
channel for your input (transmit) frequency.
2. Select the Active Band (VFO) by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
Enter a frequency into a VFO for your output (receive)
frequency.
3. Press the MR key again. The MR frequency is used for receive
and the VFO frequency is used for transmit.
4. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the SHIFT key
repeatedly until the star symbol appears on the display. The
split setup is now complete.
9.2 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.
9.3 RESETTING RADIO
*** NOTE ***
Resetting the radio will erase all user programmed information
(frequencies,shifts,offsets etc.) Make sure that this information
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has been written down before proceeding.
1. Make sure radio is powered off.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key in while turning on the radio via
the power knob. The LCD will display 145.00 (VHF) and 445.00
(UHF).
*** NOTE ***
If you were to hold the func key in and not let it go while
powering up the radio, all display segments will be shown.
9.4 CTCSS ENCODE/DECODE
CTCSS encoding allows you to select the proper tone frequency to
open another operators radio receiver or repeater. CTCSS decoding
enables another operator to select the tone your receiver requires
enabling you to hear them. Unlike Code Squelch operation (Refer to
section 11 for details), a specific tone frequency is used. Here's
how to use CTCSS Encoding/Decoding.
1. Select the Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the TONE key.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning dial to the desired tone.
4. When the tone has been selected enter the Active Band by
pressing either the VHF or UHF key.
5. Press and hold the FUNC key, press the T.SQL key repeatedly.
Tone settings will cycle each time the T.SQL key is pressed.
It cycles as follows on the LCD display:
o The Tone Encoder is Enabled when the letter T is displayed
on LCD.
o The Tone Decoder Squelch function is enabled when the
letter T and SQL is displayed on the LCD. When this
function is active, you would expect a particular tone to
open your radio receiver.
o When the T and SQL is not displayed, the encoder/decoder is
disabled.
EXAMPLE: TONE ENCODER/DECODER
Radio for Joe Radio for Linda
------------- ---------------
Tone set: 100.0 Tone set: 100.0
T displayed (ENCODE) T and SQL displayed (DECODE)
A) Radio operator "Joe" is calling "Linda". The interesting
point here is that when the radio that Linda is using
displays T and SQL, nothing will be heard through her
radio speaker when squelch is opened up (fully counter
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clockwise). You will notice however that the S/RF
indicator will be shown on the LCD when squelch is
opened.
B) The only way that Linda will hear Joe is for Joe to send
the proper tone to open Linda's radio receiver. If Joe
doesn't send the right tone, Linda's radio will remain
silent.
10 AUTOPATCH OPERATION (AUTOMATIC DIALER)
The DJ-580T/E offers three automatic dialer memories. A telephone
number may be entered in either the VHF or the UHF frequency mode.
The stored telephone number is transmitted on whichever band is
selected as the Active Band.
10.1 PROGRAM AUTODIAL NUMBER
To enter a telephone number, perform the following:
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the A key. The
selected VFO frequency display will clear and display C1 or C2
or C3. Rotate the Main Tuning dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to obtain a desired dialer memory. The telephone
symbol will display on the LCD and flash, indicating that the
dialer memory is ready to accept the number to be stored. You
may enter up to 16 numbers, letters and symbols, four at a
time in four groups.
2. The telephone number or codes should be entered in order from
the beginning. The following characters can be used:
0-9, A-D, *, #
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the A key to store the
entered telephone number or codes. The telephone symbol stops
flashing and is on steady to show that this function is
active.
Proceed to Section 10, 10.4 to transmit the dial sequence.
Clear out dialer memory to enter a new sequence.
10.2 CLEAR DIALER MEMORY
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the A key.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial to the dialer memory you wish to
clear.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the C key followed by
the A once again.
10.3 CORRECTING CODES IN DIALER MEMORY
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the A key.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial to the dialer memory you wish to
make a correction in.
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3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then rotate the Main Tuning dial
until the sequence of digits you wish to correct have just
exited the display.
EXAMPLE: CORRECTING DIALER CODES
Programmed number is 123567890, but you forgot 4!
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the A key.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial to the dialer memory you wish to
make a correction in.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then rotate the Main Tuning until
the numeral 3 is displayed.
This represents the last digit displayed on the LCD.
| These digits are hidden just right of last digit shown.
v vvvvvv
123 567890
4. Now enter 4567890. After you play with this for awhile you
will see how it works.
10.4 TRANSMIT/CHANGE AUTODIAL NUMBER
After performing the steps in section 10.1, perform the following
steps to transmit the programmed number.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the "A" key.
2. The telephone symbol could be blinking which represents an
unprogrammed dialer memory channel. Refer to Section 10.
Otherwise, rotate the main tuning knob to the desired dialer
memory channel.
Verify that the blinking telephone symbol appears on the LCD
display.
3. Press the PTT switch for an instant. This will return you to
VFO mode.
4. To transmit dialer memory channel, Press and hold the PTT key.
** LOOK AT LCD DISPLAY **
You are now transmitting. The ON AIR symbol should display on
the LCD display.
5. While transmitting press the FUNC key to send/transmit the
autodial sequence.
** LISTEN **
The dialer sequence that you programmed earlier will be
transmitted. You can hear the tones that are being sent
through the DJ-580 speaker.
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HIDDEN FUNCTIONALITY
This is where you will have to experiment a bit. You can
change the dialer sequence timing. Refer to Section 10.7 for
all of these new details.
10.5 MANUAL DIAL
In some instances you may want to dial a number manually. perform
the following steps.
1. The telephone symbol should not appear on your display. If it
does, press and hold the FUNC key, then press the A key, the C
key and finally the A key again.
2. Press and hold the PTT key.
3. Now dial the number on your keypad as you would a telephone.
10.6 DISABLE AUTODIAL
Performing the following step will erase a stored number in the
autodialer.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the A key, the C key
and finally the A key again.
You can either clear the dialer channel or not press the FUNC key
during a transmission.
10.7 DIALER RATE ADJUST
The following steps are used for changing the dialer and DSQ tone
rates. This function may not appear/be available on earlier DJ-580
units.
1. Press the * key. The symbol FL will appear on the LCD display.
2. Press the following keys in sequence: #, 1, 2, 3. The LCD will
display the letter C. If you repeat this step continuously the
letters will change as follows:
C,D,upside down A,H,0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B
Each of these indicators are associated with a different rate
during transmission. The fastest begins at 1 and the slowest is
zero. The letters are variations of slow rates.
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11 DIGITAL SQUELCH (DSQ)
DSQ stands for DTMF Squelch Control. DSQ is very versatile and will
allow you to:
o Make a transmission that will specifically be heard by a
particular group (of your choosing, by a code sequence).
o Place a private call to a selected person in a group.
o Call a single operator.
o Straight DSQ transmission
This feature is achieved by use of DTMF Tones that will either open
(or keep closed) the DJ-580T/E. In this section you will learn how
to transmit and receive the DSQ SCHEME! A radio must be DSQ
compatible to take advantage of these features.
11.1 DSQ SCHEME
Before we get started let's look at the DSQ tone structure.
Depending on the transmission type (Group, Private etc.), a
particular tone sequence will be sent. The tone structure is broken
down into the following areas:
o GROUP Code - 3 digit sequence
o OTHER'S Code - 3 digit sequence
o OWN Code - 3 digit sequence
o MISC Codes
The following explanation of each area will help you to fully
understand how each is utilized.
3 DIGIT "GROUP" CODE
By programming a 3 digit group code your members of a group would
receive a common transmission. Perhaps this group wouldn't want to
hear a transmission meant for another group that has another 3
digit code sequence.
EXAMPLE: GROUP CODE
Lets say that you are helping the local police department find a
missing child. They have split 10 radio operators
into 2-five person teams. Let's call them team 1 and team 2.
Each member of team 1 has a radio with a group code of 111.
Each member of team 2 has a radio with a group code of 222.
The police have just found evidence that the child is definitely
located in team 2 territory. The central transmission point now
needs to contact the members of team 1 and notify them that their
search area must be changed. They will send out a 111 group code
(tone sequence) to team 1. By virtue of the group code 111, all
members of team 1 will hear the message and team 2 will hear
nothing on their radios. A separate transmission to group 2 could
be placed with specific updated information!
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3 DIGIT "OTHER'S" CODE
This code is used as an identifier of another station. In other
words, it is the other persons "own" code.
EXAMPLE: OTHERS CODE
Lets say that an individual in team 1 needs to be given some
specific information. The receiving stations identifier is referred
to as the other's code. We will send that person the information by
virtue of their 3 digit "own" code. You must enter their "own" code
into your "others" code field.
3 DIGIT "OWN" CODE
A transmitting station uses 3 digits as a personal identification
number. A receiving station uses this code to identify who called
them.
EXAMPLE: OWN CODE
Lets say that you will receive some specific information. The other
person will need to know your "own" code before your radio will
receive a private call. Your "own" code is also necessary, because
the other person receiving your message will see your "own" code
displayed on their radio LCD.
MISC CODES
16 numbers, letters and symbols can be used for coding. Here's what
you can use; 0-9, A-D, * and #. An "H" will appear on the LCD when
the * is entered and upside down A will appear when the # is
entered. The # sign is used as a wild card. Refer to WILDCARD for
more information.
11.2 PROGRAMMING ALL DSQ CODES
Place your radio in front of you. The following steps get your
radio set for DSQ operation.
1. Select the Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the B key. The LCD
display will indicate A-000.
3. Enter 3 digits for the group that YOU want to call. In other
words, a unique calling code for a specific group.
EXAMPLE: PROGRAM 1ST GROUP CODE
A-123
4. Rotate the Main Tuning dial clockwise until B-000 is displayed
on the LCD.
5. Enter 3 digits for another group that YOU might call. This is
an additional group calling code.
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EXAMPLE: PROGRAM 2ND GROUP CODE
B-456
6. Rotate the Main Tuning dial clockwise until P-000 is displayed
on the LCD.
7. Enter 3 digits for your "own" Personal code. This is your
unique identification code.
EXAMPLE: PROGRAM YOUR OWN CODE
P-100
8. Rotate the Main Tuning dial clockwise until y-000 is displayed
on the LCD.
9. And now you must select the "others" 3 digit code. This is the
operator you're calling. Lets say you're calling operator 200,
enter "200" on the keypad.
EXAMPLE: PROGRAM THE OTHERS CODE
y-200
10. Rotate the Main Tuning dial clockwise until nn-00 is displayed
on the LCD.
11. Enter a two digit code that will become the Digital Signal
Message.
EXAMPLE: DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE
nn-07
12. Press the VHF or UHF key to end setup.
Only radios with DSQ functionality are capable of receiving
and/or transmitting DSQ tasks. These tasks are described in
the following sub-sections, have fun!
11.3 DSQ MODES
This section will address all functions of DSQ and describe how
they should be used. Only through experimentation of DSQ will you
get the hang of it. DSQ functionality comes in various flavors, and
they are shown in the following table.
DSQ FUNCTION LCD DISPLAY
----------------------------- -----------------
Straight DSQ D.SQ
Group Calling G D.SQ
Private Calling In A Group G P D.SQ
Private Call P D.SQ
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11.3.1 TRANSMITTING (CODE SQUELCH)
Coded Squelch is a unique 3 digit sequence, when sent to another
unit configured only for D.SQ, will open the receiver for
reception. It's always a good idea to have a cheat card that lists
each units identifier (own code) and group codes.
1. Select the Active Band by pressing the VHF or UHF key.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the B key.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning dial and select either A- for GROUP A
or B- for GROUP B. Each group should have a unique identifier
code. If either GROUP A or B doesn't contain the desired 3
digit code, enter it in at this time via the keypad.
4. Return to the Active Band as selected in step 1.
5. Press the B key several times until "D.SQ" displays on the
upper right-hand corner of the LCD.
6. When you press the PTT key, the Code Squelch is transmitted
automatically. At the conclusion of the 3 digits being
transmitted, the operators radio (who you are calling)
receiver will accept your transmission.
11.3.2 RECEIVING (CODE SQUELCH)
If the received Code Squelch signal matches the set Code Squelch
code, D.SQ will begin to flash on the LCD display. In addition, an
audible alert will be heard through the speaker.
If the receiver is on receive mode by code squelch, it is possible
to communicate within 1.5 seconds after a received signal is
clipped.
11.3.3 TRANSMITTING (GROUP CALLING)
When you select this option, you will be able to contact many
operators that collectively make up a group. If operators with
compatible DSQ functionality are configured correctly, and all have
the same group code programmed, their radios should open and
receive your call. It's always a good idea to have a cheat card
that lists each units identifier (own code) and group codes. Here's
what you have to do.
1. Press the B key.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial and select either A- for GROUP A
or B- for GROUP B. Each group should have a unique identifier
code.
3. Press the B key several times until G D.SQ displays on the
upper right-hand corner of the LCD.
4. When you press the PTT switch, the GROUP code selected will be
transmitted to all units in the GROUP.
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If you are using GROUP A in step 2 and wish to change to GROUP
B, follow steps 1-4 again.
The following DSQ code is transmitted as shown:
(3 DIGIT GROUP CODE) * (3 DIGIT OWN CODE)
11.3.4 RECEIVING (GROUP CALLING)
To receive DSQ coded calls in GROUP CALLING, setup your radio for G
DSQ as follows:
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the B key until G DSQ
appears on the LCD display.
When the received DSQ code matches the first 3 digits of your
display (group code), the G DSQ indicator will begin to flash. If
the BEEP is off, the squelch will open for as long as the calling
operator is transmitting. If the BEEP is on, an audible beep will
be emitted from the radio and the indicator will display which
group is calling. Reset the display by pressing the Active Band key
or PTT.
11.3.5 TRANSMITTING (PRIVATE CALLING IN A GROUP)
It's always a good idea to have a cheat card that lists each units
identifier (own code) and group codes.
1. Press the B key.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial and select either A- for GROUP A
or B- for GROUP B. Each group should have a unique identifier
code.
3. Press the B key several times until GPDSQ displays on the
upper right-hand corner of the LCD.
4. Press the PTT switch to transmit the DSQ code or press the VFO
key for the band you are working.
The following DSQ code is transmitted as shown:
(3 DIGIT GROUP CODE) (1 DIGIT OTHERS CODE) * (1 DIGIT OWN CODE)
11.3.6 RECEIVING (PRIVATE CALLING IN A GROUP)
To receive DSQ coded calls in PRIVATE CALL IN A GROUP, setup your
radio for GPDSQ as follows:
1. Press the B key until GPD.SQ appears on the LCD display.
When the received DSQ code matches the first 3 digits of your group
and your own code, the DSQ GP indicator will begin to flash. If the
BEEP is off, the squelch will open for as long as the calling
operator is transmitting. If the BEEP is on, an audible beep will
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be emitted from the radio and the indicator will display which
group is calling. Reset the display by pressing the Active Band key
or PTT.
11.3.7 TRANSMITTING (PRIVATE CALL)
This option would be used when someone is calling only you. This is
different from encode/decode because you determine your own
identification code and not a subaudible tone. It's always a good
idea to have a cheat card that lists each units identifier (own
code) and group codes.
1. Press the B key.
2. Press the B key several times until P D.SQ displays on the
upper right-hand corner of the LCD.
3. Press the PTT key to transmit the DSQ code or press the VFO
key for the band you are working.
The following DSQ code is transmitted as shown:
(3 DIGIT OTHERS CODE) * (3 DIGIT OWN CODE)
11.3.8 RECEIVING (PRIVATE CALL)
To receive DSQ coded calls in PRIVATE CALL, setup your radio for P
D.SQ as follows:
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the B key until P D.SQ
appears on the LCD display.
11.4 ERROR CODE
When the "Other's" private code is not confirmed the LCD display
will indicate "Er".
11.5 TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
On occasions you may find that the operation of DSQ through some
older repeaters may be unpredictable. This occurs on initial
transmit with your DJ-580. When you transmit, a time delay occurs
before the repeater is fully transmitting. The DJ-580 will begin to
transmit the DSQ tone sequence during the repeater transmit delay.
The DJ-580 can delay 450 ms or 750 ms. In addition, the timing
period for the tone burst sequence can be adjusted. Please refer to
section 10.7 for more information.
It is possible to delay the time to transmit codes to about 750ms
after the PTT key is pressed.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the * key. The LCD
display will display FL.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the 4 key. The LCD
display will display d-750 or d-450. Repeat this step until
the desired selection is made.
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3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the * key. Repeat this
step until FL and PL is absent from the display.
11.6 DSQ WILDCARDS
The # symbol is a wildcard that may be substituted for any one
digit,letter or symbols used in DSQ codes. When the # symbol is
entered it appears on the LCD display as an upside down A. The
wildcard allows for the combination of many groups. If the first or
first and second digits of several group codes are the same, you
can replace the second and third digits (or just third digit) with
a # mark, and thus transmit to all those groups.
EXAMPLE: WILDCARDS
1. Enter the 2 meter frequency of 146.520.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the DSQS key. Select
any code squelch memory channel.
3. Release the FUNC key now and select a 3 digit code squelch
code using the keypad.
Example: Enter the 3 digit code 1#5.
4. Press the FUNC key to return the LCD display to operating
frequency.
Example: Now you will see on the LCD display P45.52.
5. Press the D.SQL key repeatedly (2 times) until C appears in
the 100 MHz digit location.
Example: C45.620
If the incoming coded calls are anyone with a group code as
follows, the call will be received by your radio.
o 105 through 195
o 1A5 through 1D5
o 1*5
o 1#5
6. When you receive a call from another station, the C will flash
on and off for as long as the other operator is transmitting.
Your radio has already memorized who was calling you, so press
the PTT switch and you will transmit to that station directly.
When you have completed your QSO, enter the wildcard sequence
again to open your radio to all other stations again.
11.7 DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE
This function allows you to send or receive messages consisting of
2 digit codes.
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11.7.1 TRANSMITTING DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE
You can retain 1 signal message in the transmitter memory.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the B key.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial and select a message memory
channel nn.
3. Enter a 2 digit message code. This is a code that has been
predetermined and understood by the operating parties.
4. Press the VHF or UHF key to end setup.
5. Set the appropriate paging function (D.SQ, G D.SQ etc).
6. Press the PTT key to transmit the DSQ code. Continue to hold
the PTT key and press the CALL key.
What the receiving operator will see on the display will be
the unit number f the calling station followed by the 2 digit
code. The following is the sequence sent:
# (2 DIGIT SIGNAL MESSAGE)
11.7.2 RECEIVING DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE
1. Set the appropriate paging function (D.SQ, G D.SQ etc).
2. When the appropriate codes are received, your receiver will
open to hear the calling operator. When the digital signal
message is sent shortly after the initial transmission, you
will see on the LCD display the 3 digit calling station
followed by a - and then the 2 digit digital signal message.
11.7.3 TRANSMITTING WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL DISPLAYED
While a digital signal message is displayed, press the PTT switch.
Your signal will be transmitted back to the station calling by
using the displayed DSQ settings. The frequency will return to your
LCD display.
11.7.4 REVIEW DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE MEMORY
You can store up to 3 previously received digital signal messages.
The first two memories store the messages in received order. The
third memory stores the latest message. These messages display the
3 digit calling station followed by the 2 digit message. Here's how
to view digital signal message memory.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the MESS key. Select
any code squelch memory channel. The latest message will be
displayed on the LCD display.
2. Rotate the Main Tuning dial to review the previously sent
messages in n1 through n2. You can also use the arrow keys to
review these messages.
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11.7.5 CLEARING MESSAGE MEMORY
If you find it necessary to clear out messages, proceed with the
following steps.
1. Select the memory number and press the C key once to clear out
that location.
12 CROSS BAND REPEATER
The DJ-580 is capable of cross band repeat. To simplify matters, it
means that when you transmit on one band it is simultaneously heard
on the other band. Ok you want to set up a cross band repeater?
Here are a few things to remember about cross band repeat:
1. When cross band repeat is active, you cannot change
frequencies or utilize other functions with the exception of
cross band deactivation.
2. Set squelch threshold before you activate cross band repeat.
3. No radio modification is necessary to activate this function.
4. This isn't a 100% duty cycle repeater. If the radio becomes
extremely hot to the touch, the radio should be allowed a cool
down time.
5. Use cross band repeat in either Low or Mid power only.
6. Cross band repeat will not allow for different CTCSS
Encode/Decode tones on each band.
Using cross band repeat allows a user to enter on one band and
cross over to the other band. You may use shifts or operate in
simplex operation.
12.1 ACTIVATE CROSS BAND REPEATER
Here are the steps for cross band repeat.
1. Rotate the volume controls for the VHF and UHF bands fully
counter-clockwise.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the FL key. The LCD
should display FL.
3. Press each key once as follows: #, 5, 0 and 8. You should
notice that the word oPEn displays on the LCD and the opposite
band indicator will begin to blink. The radio is now in cross
band repeat. When a signal is received on one band, it will be
retransmitted onto the other band.
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12.2 DEACTIVATE CROSS BAND REPEATER
To return to original mode perform the following:
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then you will press the FL/PL key
4 times. After you press it the first time the LCD will
display CLoSE. This indicates to you that cross band repeat
has been disabled. The other 3 times that you press the FL/PL
key will turn off the FL and PL indicators.
13 FULL DUPLEX OPERATION
The principles of Full Duplex operation is very much like a
telephone. The idea behind this is that when you are talking (let's
say) on 2 meters you will hear the transmission from the other
station on the 440 band. He will hear you on 2 meters.
YOUR STATION OTHER STATION
TRANSMIT ON 2 METERS ------ -------- ------- RECEIVE ON 2 METERS
RECEIVE ON 440 BAND <-----<--------<-------- TRANSMIT ON 440 BAND
13.1 ENABLE SPEAKER FULL-DUPLEX
Enabling the speaker will cause feedback unless an external
earphone or headset is used.
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the * key. The LCD
should display FL.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the 5 key. The LCD
should display Fd-on. Repeat this step until the field
indicates Fd-on.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the FL/PL key
repeatedly until the FL and PL indicators are absent from the
LCD display.
13.2 DISABLE SPEAKER SEMI-DUPLEX
Perform the following steps:
1. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the * key. The LCD
should display FL.
2. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the 5 key. The LCD
should display Fd-oF. Repeat this step until the field
indicates Fd-oF.
3. Press and hold the FUNC key, then press the FL/PL key
repeatedly until the FL and PL indicators are absent from the
LCD display.
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14 AIRCRAFT RECEIVE MODIFICATION
The radio will have to be opened and modified to receive aircraft
and some frequencies in the 800 and 900Mhz region. This procedure
isn't difficult if you take your time. If you are unsure of your
ability to open and/or perform this mod, please find someone with
this know how!
*** NOTE ***
Don't even think of performing this modification unless you
have the right tools and temperament.
1. Turn the radio off and remove the battery pack.
2. CAREFULLY remove the 4 phillips screws on the bottom of the
radio. These screws represent each corner of the
bottom of the radio.
Front of Radio
+---------------------------------+
| * <- Remove these screws - * |
| |
| * <- Remove these screws - * |
+---------------------------------+
BOTTOM VIEW OF RADIO SHOWN
3. You are about to remove the battery connector plate. There are
wires connected to this plate. When moving the plate out of
the way, don't pull further then you have to in order to see
into the bottom of the radio. Locate a BRIGHT RED LOOPED WIRE.
Remove or cut (tape exposed ends) this jumper. That's all
there is folks!
*** WARNING ***
You should be extremely careful not to cut the wrong wire. You
may cut the BRIGHT RED LOOPED WIRE. Don't cut the pink or
orange wire by mistake.
4. Take your time and reassemble the radio. Make sure that during
reassembly that you:
o Don't forget to place long tension arm (part of the battery
connector plate) into the battery lock clip located on the
same side of the radio as the PTT switch.
REMEMBER, be patient and take your time. Never force anything
together! It came apart easily, it should go back together
that way.
5. Reset the radio (Section 9.3) and enjoy a hot aircraft
receiver. You will be able to enter a frequency range from
108-173.995MHz. The receiver will actually begin to receive
around 110 MHz. Another way to gain access into the airband
is, press the "FUNC" button while pressing the "VHF" key.
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*** MULTI BAND RECEIVE ***
After you modified your DJ-580 for Airband, you also enable
coverage for some frequencies in the 800 and 900Mhz region. To
receive coverage in this area, you can enter the frequency
directly from the keypad or press the "FUNC" button while
pressing the "UHF" key. The STEP key in regions will only allow
increments of 10, 12.5, 20 and 25KHz.
*** NOTE ***
If you see a second decimal point blink in the frequency
displayed, this means that the PLL circuitry isn't locked.
Example: 108.0.0
^____ This decimal point will blink.
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ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
STANDARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AIRCRAFT RECEIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
APO KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
AUTO POWER OFF INDICATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
AUTOMATIC DIALER (AUTODIAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
CLEAR DIALER MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
CORRECTING CODES IN DIALER MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
DIALER RATE ADJUST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
DISABLE AUTODIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
MANUAL DIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PROGRAMMING AUTODIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
TRANSMIT/CHANGE AUTODIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
APO KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BATTERY SAVE INDICATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
BS KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
EBP-20N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EBP-22N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LOCK BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
LOW LEVEL BATTERY MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
BEEP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BNC ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
BS KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CALL KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CALL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
ACTIVATING CALL CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
CALL KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
COPY TO VFO FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
PROGRAMMING THE CALL CHANNEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
CALL PRIORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
CALL.W KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CALL WRITE (CALL.W) KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CLEARING ENTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
CONTROL KEY PAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 20
CLEARING ENTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
KEY PAD DIRECT ENTRY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CROSS BAND REPEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
ACTIVATE CROSS BAND REPEAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
DEACTIVATE CROSS BAND REPEAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
CTCSS ENCODE/DECODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
DECODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
DESCRIPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
APO KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BEEP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BNC ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CALL/CALL.W KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CONTROL KEY PAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DOWN ARROW AND FL/PL KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DUAL KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
GP DSQ/DSQS KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
LAMP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LCD DISPLAY PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 17
MAIN TUNING DIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MESS KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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MIC JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
MICROPHONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MONI/BS KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MR/MW KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
PO KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
POWER ON/OFF CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PRI/DIAL M KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
REV KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 35
SCN/PS KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
SHIFT KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SKIP/M TO V KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SPEAKER JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
STEP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 21
T.SQL KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TMS/VCS KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
TONE KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
UHF BAND KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
UHF SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
UHF VOLUME CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
UP ARROW AND MESS KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
V.U.SPEAKER JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
VHF BAND KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VHF SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VHF VOLUME CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
DIAL M KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DIALER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SEE AUTOMATIC DIALER
DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
TRANSMITTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
REVIEW MESSAGE MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
CLEARING MESSAGE MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
DOWN ARROW KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
DSQ
CLEARING MESSAGE MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
DIGITAL SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
DSQ MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
ERROR CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
PROGRAMMING ALL DSQ CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
RECEIVING (CODE SQUELCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
RECEIVING (GROUP CALLING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
RECEIVING (PRIVATE CALL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
RECEIVING (PRIVATE CALLING IN A GROUP). . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
RECEIVING DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
REVIEW DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
SCHEME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
TRANSMITTING (CODE SQUELCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
TRANSMITTING (GROUP CALLING). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
TRANSMITTING (PRIVATE CALL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
TRANSMITTING (PRIVATE CALLING IN A GROUP) . . . . . . . . . . . .44
TRANSMITTING DIGITAL SIGNAL MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
TRANSMITTING WITH DIGITAL SIGNAL DISPLAYED. . . . . . . . . . . .47
WILDCARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
DSQS KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
DUAL KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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DUAL WATCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
CALL/MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
CALL/VFO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
DUAL KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
PRIORITY/DUAL WATCH INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VFO/MEMORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
ENCODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
FL/PL KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
STEP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 21
FREQUENCY COVERAGE
AMERICAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EUROPEAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FRONT PANEL
LCD DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FULL DUPLEX OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
FUNCTION KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
GP DSQ KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LAMP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 17
AM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
APO (AUTO POWER OFF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
BATTERY SAVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
DIALER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
DSQ INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
FL (FREQUENCY LOCK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
FREQUENCY DECIMAL POINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
FREQUENCY INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
MEMORY CHANNEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
ON AIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
OUTPUT POWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PL (PTT LOCK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PRIORITY/DUAL WATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
S/RF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SHIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SPLIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 35
TIMER SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TONE ENCODER/TONE SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TONE FREQUENCY DECIMAL POINT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
UHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
VHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
LEFT SIDE CONTROLS
BATTERY LOCK BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
FUNCTION KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
PTT SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
LOW LEVEL BATTERY MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
M TO V (MEMORY to VFO) KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MAIN TUNING DIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MEMORY CHANNEL
SKIP MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MEMORY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
ALLOCATION OF MEMORY CHANNELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
CANCELLING A MEMORY CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MEMORY TO VFO COPY FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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MEMORY MODE (CONTINUED)
PROGRAMMING A MEMORY CHANNEL (MW KEY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SCROLL MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
SPLIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
MEMORY PRIORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
MEMORY SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MEMORY CHANNEL SKIP MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MESS KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
MICROPHONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MICROPHONE JACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
MODIFICATION
AIRCRAFT RECEIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
MONI KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MONO BAND FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
MR KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 24
MR/MW KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
MW KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 23
PO (POWER OUTPUT) KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
POWER
APO KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BS KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
DC IN JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
EBP-20N BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EBP-22N BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL POWER READINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LCD OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
ON/OFF CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
OUTPUT SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
PO KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PRI KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
PRIORITY/DUAL WATCH INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
PRIORITY FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
CALL PRIORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
MEMORY PRIORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
VFO PRIORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
PS KEY
PROGRAMMABLE SCAN (PS) Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PTT SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
REPEATER OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
MEMORY MODE SPLIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 35
REV KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SPLIT FREQUENCY FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 34
VFO MODE SPLIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 34
RESETTING RADIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
REV KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 35
RIGHT SIDE CONTROLS
DC IN JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
SCANNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
DUAL BAND SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
DUAL BAND WITH MEMORY PRIORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
MEMORY SCAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
PROGRAM BAND SCAN MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
VFO SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
SCN KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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SHIFT KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SHIFT INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SPLIT SHIFT INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 35
SKIP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 33
SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
VHF/UHF SPEAKER JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ENABLE SPEAKER FULL DUPLEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
DISABLE SPEAKER SEMI DUPLEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AMERICAN FREQUENCY COVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
EBP-20N BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
EUROPEAN FREQUENCY COVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RECEIVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SQUELCH
UHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
STEP KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 21
T.SQL (TONE SQUELCH) KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TMS KEY
TIMED MEMORY SCAN (TMS) KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
TIMER SCAN INDICATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TONE KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TONE SQUELCH (T.SQL) KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TONE ENCODER/TONE SQUELCH INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
TOP PANEL
BNC ANTENNA CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
MAIN TUNING DIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
POWER ON/OFF AND UHF VOLUME CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SPEAKER JACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
UHF SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VHF SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VHF VOLUME CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TRANSCEIVER MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
CALL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
MEMORY MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
VFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
TRANSMITTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
LOW LEVEL BATTERY MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
POWER OUTPUT SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
UHF
BAND KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VOLUME CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
UP ARROW KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
VFO MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SPLIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
VFO PRIORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
VFO SCAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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VHF
BAND KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SQUELCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VOLUME CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VOLUME CONTROL
UHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
VHF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
W KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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