AnyTone AT-500M II User Manual

AT-500M II
Instruction Manual

AnyTone AT-500M II Specifications

General

Modulation	FM
Waterproof	IP54
Display	LCD
Bluetooth	No
GPS	No
Mode	FM
Power Supply	DC 13.8V
Battery	2000mAh Li-ion
Operating Mode	Simplex

Summary

Getting Acquainted

Front Panel Controls Overview

Identifies and describes the functions of front panel buttons and controls.

Connections: Microphone, Speaker, and Antenna

Details the microphone plug, external speaker, and antenna jacks.

LCD Display Indicators

Function and Mode Indicators

Explains indicators for various functions like NR, ECHO, VOX, and modes like AM/FM, PA.

Transmission, Channel, and Status Indicators

Explains indicators for transmission, channel status, signal strength, and memory.

Radio Operation Basics

Power, Volume, and Channel Management

Instructions for powering on/off, adjusting volume, and changing channels.

Squelch and Automatic Squelch (SQ/ASQ) Settings

Adjusting squelch and automatic squelch levels.

Mode Switching: AM/FM, CB/WX, and PA

Switching between AM/FM, CB/WX, and PA modes.

Key Lock and VOX Function Activation

How to activate/deactivate key lock and VOX functions.

Emergency Channels, Menu Navigation, and Scan Functions

Accessing emergency channels, menu, and using scan features.

Scan Skip and Weather Channel Scanning

Configuring scan skip and scanning weather channels.

Frequency Band Selection and External Speaker Use

Changing frequency bands and connecting external speakers.

Advanced Menu Operations and Settings

Detailed steps for navigating and configuring radio settings via the menu.

Display Customization: Color, Brightness, Beep

Adjusting backlight color, brightness, and key beep sound.

Audio and Signal Tuning: Gain, Deviation, Power

Configuring microphone gain, FM deviation, and RF power levels.

Microphone Type and Speaker Output Configuration

Selecting microphone type and speaker volume path settings.

Scan Settings, VOX, and Talkback Configuration

Setting scan type, skip memory, VOX sensitivity/delay, and talkback level.

Timers, Frequency Offset, and Filter Management

Adjusting timeout timer, frequency offset, and ANL/NB filters.

Advanced Filters: HI-CUT, Noise Reduction, ECHO

Configuring HI-CUT, noise reduction, and ECHO filters/functions.

Alert Function, RF Gain, and Band Settings

Managing alert function, RF gain, offset direction, and band settings.

CTCSS/DCS Tone and Code Setup

Setting up CTCSS tones and DCS codes for communication.

Band Name Customization and Emergency Channel Setup

Customizing band names and assigning frequencies to emergency channels.

Restoring Factory Defaults and Customizing PF Keys

Resetting the radio and assigning custom functions to programmable keys.

CTCSS/DCS Functionality

NR, ECHO, RFG, and CTCSS/DCS Control

Activating/deactivating NR, ECHO, RFG, and CTCSS/DCS functions.

OFFSET, KEY BEEP, ROGER BEEP, and VOX Controls

Managing OFFSET, KEY BEEP, ROGER BEEP, and VOX functions.

Filter and Scan Management: ANL, NB, HI-CUT, SCAN

Activating and configuring various filters and the scan function.

MIC Gain, FM Deviation, and Frequency Band Quick Change

Adjusting MIC Gain, FM Deviation, and quick band selection.

DCS Code List

Technical Specifications

General Radio Specifications

Overall radio parameters including frequency range and voltage.

Transmitter and Receiver Performance

Details on power output, sensitivity, and signal processing.