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Alinco DR-135TMkIII User Manual

Alinco DR-135TMkIII
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Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. Client: Alinco, Inc.
360 Herndon Parkway Model: DR-235TMkIII
Suite 1400 Standards: FCC 15.121
Herndon, VA 20170 & IC RSS-215
http://www.rheintech.com
Report: 2006179
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Appendix J: Manual
Please see the following pages.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Alinco DR-135TMkIII Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModeFM
Voltage13.8V DC ±15%
Antenna Impedance50 ohms
Adjacent Channel Selectivity70 dB
Frequency Range144-148 MHz
Current Consumption (RX)0.5A
Weight1 kg
ModulationF3E
Sensitivity0.25 μV
Audio Output2W (at 10% distortion)

Summary

Appendix J: Manual

Warning

Environment and condition of use

Safety guidelines for operating environment and conditions.

Handling this product

Precautions for safe handling and operation of the device.

About power-supply

Guidelines for proper power supply connection and usage.

In case of emergency

Procedures to follow in emergency situations concerning the product.

About transceiver

General advice and precautions for using the transceiver.

About power-supply

Specific advice on power supply connection and usage, including European standards.

CAUTION

Environment and condition of use

Environmental and usage restrictions to prevent damage or hazards.

Before operating the transceiver

Attention

Important points to note before operating the transceiver.

Notice to California resident users

Special notice for California users regarding product materials.

Introduction

1. New and Innovative Features

2. Standard Accessories

3. Initial Installation

For a base station set up

Step-by-step guide for setting up the transceiver as a base station.

For a mobile station set up

Instructions for installing the transceiver in a vehicle.

RF Hazard Warning

Critical safety warning regarding radio frequency exposure during operation.

3. Initial Installation

External power supply control & power lamp functions

Explanation of external power supply connection and power lamp operation.

Power supply voltage display function

How to display and check the transceiver's power supply voltage.

4. Part Names and Functions

Front Panel

Identification and function of controls on the front panel of the transceiver.

Rear Panel

Identification and function of connectors and controls on the rear panel.

Display

Explanation of the transceiver's LCD display icons and their meanings.

Microphone

Details of the microphone controls and connector pinout.

5. Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and off

Step-by-step instructions for powering the transceiver on and off.

Audio Volume level setting

How to adjust the audio output volume level.

Squelch level setting

Adjusting the squelch to control background noise and signal reception.

VFO mode

Explanation of the Variable Frequency Oscillator mode for frequency selection.

Changing the channel step

How to select the frequency step size for tuning and scanning.

CTCSS / DCS setting

Setting CTCSS tones and DCS codes for selective calling and squelch.

Memory Mode

Managing memory channels for storing and recalling frequencies and settings.

CALL mode

Using the CALL mode for quick recall of a specific memory channel.

To receive signals

Procedures for receiving signals and monitoring activity.

To transmit

Steps for transmitting signals, including power level selection.

REPEATER (DUPLEX) Operation

Shift Direction and Offset frequency setting

Configuring repeater offset and shift direction for duplex operation.

6. Parameter Setting Mode

To use the Parameter Setting mode

Guide on how to enter and navigate the parameter setting menu.

Channel Step setting

Configuring the frequency step size for VFO operation.

Scan Type

Selecting the condition for resuming scan operations.

Beep Sound

Enabling or disabling audible beeps for key presses and settings.

Time-Out-Timer

Setting a limit for continuous transmission to prevent repeater lockout.

TOT Penalty

Configuring a penalty time after TOT expiration to prevent immediate re-transmission.

APO-Auto Power OFF

Enabling automatic power off feature to save battery.

Tone-Burst Frequency

Setting the audible tone frequency for activating repeaters.

Busy-Channel-Lock-Out

Preventing transmission when a channel is busy.

Theft Alarm

Setting up an alarm to deter improper removal of the unit.

Alphanumeric Tag

Assigning text tags to memory channels for easier identification.

Dimmer

Adjusting the display brightness for better visibility.

7. Advanced Operations

SCANNING FUNCTION

Utilizing the transceiver's automatic signal search capabilities.

Program Scan

Scanning within a user-defined frequency range.

Tone Scan

Searching for CTCSS tones on incoming signals.

DCS scan

Searching for DCS codes on incoming signals.

KEY-LOCK FUNCTION

Locking keys to prevent accidental changes.

TONE BURST

Transmitting a tone burst for repeater activation.

Digital voice communication

Enabling digital voice communication via an optional unit.

WIDE / NARROW (Reduction of the Mic. Gain / Deviation)

Switching between wide and narrow modes for transmission and reception.

AUTO-DIALER

Transmitting pre-programmed DTMF tones for remote control.

THEFT ALARM (Optional ADALM135 required for FXE models)

Setting up an alarm to deter improper removal of the unit.

AM Mode Reception (DR235TMkII only)

Switching to AM reception mode for specific frequency bands.

7. Advanced Operations

CABLE CLONE

Copying programmed data and settings between units.

8. PACKET OPERATION

[To operate packet using EJ-41U]

Connecting and operating packet mode using the EJ-41U unit.

Packet Mode Setting

Configuring settings for packet mode operation.

[To operate packet using an external TNC]

Connecting and operating packet mode with an external TNC.

[To operate APRS®]

Operating Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS).

[SET UP]

Setting up the transceiver and GPS receiver for APRS operation.

[APRS Operation]

Performing APRS operations using the transceiver and PC.

9. Remote Control Operation

Remote Command and Frequency Entry

Entering commands or frequencies for remote control operation.

Locking Remote Control Input

Preventing remote control inputs by activating the lock function.

[Entering a frequency directly]

Inputting frequencies directly using the microphone's numerical keys.

[Entry method depending on tuning step]

Understanding how tuning step affects direct frequency entry.

10. Maintenance / Reference

Reset

Procedure for resetting the transceiver to factory default settings.

Trouble Shooting

Common problems and their potential causes and solutions.

11. Optional accessories

12. Specifications

Appendix

TNC Commands List

List of commands supported by the built-in TNC for packet operations.

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