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GME TX3420 - User Manual

GME TX3420
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Summary

INTRODUCTION

EMERGENCY CHANNELS

Information on dedicated channels for emergency use and repeater operation.

TELEMETRY CHANNELS

Details on channels reserved for telemetry use, with transmit inhibit.

FEATURES

Highlights microprocessor control, permanent memory, and programmable scan function.

GENERAL OPERATION

FUNCTION KEY

Describes the primary and secondary functions of the four keys below the display.

VOLUME KEY

Details how to turn the radio on/off and adjust volume using the rotary control.

KEYLOCK FEATURE

Explains how to lock the unit's keys to prevent accidental presses.

SELECTING CHANNELS

TRANSMITTING

SQUELCH CONTROL

SQUELCH SENSITIVITY

Describes how to adjust squelch sensitivity settings for optimal performance.

PRIORITY CHANNEL

How to store and recall a specific channel for quick access.

DUPLEX OPERATION

Explains duplex mode for repeater communication and channel frequency differences.

CTCSS

MONITORING THE CHANNEL

How to temporarily open the squelch to listen for other users.

SELECTING THE TONE SET

Information on the two available CTCSS tone sets.

SELECTING THE REQUIRED CTCSS TONE

Guidance on pre-selecting CTCSS tones via menu settings.

SCANNING

SCAN GROUPS

Explanation of the two scan groups: Open Scan and Group Scan.

PROGRAMMING SCAN CHANNELS

Steps to add or remove channels from scan memory.

To start scanning

How to initiate the scanning process.

To stop scanning

How to cancel the scanning function.

OPEN SCAN MODE

USING SCAN IN THE OPEN SCAN MODE

Specifics on pausing, skipping, and exiting scan in Open Scan mode.

GROUP SCAN MODE

SETTING UP THE GROUP SCAN

Steps for configuring Group Scan mode with Priority Channel.

SCANNING IN THE GROUP SCAN MODE

How scanning behaves within the Group Scan mode, including priority channel interaction.

SELECTIVE CALLING

SELCALL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Information about the unique Selcall Ident and its role in identifying calls.

SELCALL IDENT NAMES

How to assign 5-letter names to Selcall Idents for easier identification.

QUIET MODE (Q)

SELCALL MEMORIES

Details on the radio's Call memory and 10 Selcall Ident memories.

USING SELCALL

ENTERING A SELCALL IDENT

Step-by-step instructions for entering a Selcall Ident.

SENDING SELCALL

How to transmit a Selcall Ident.

NAMING YOUR SELCALL IDENTS

DISPLAYING ALPHA NAMES

ENTERING AND STORING A SELCALL NAME

RECEIVING SELCALLS

CANCELLING THE SELCALL ALERT

QUIET MODE (Q)

Activating QUIET Mode

Procedure to enable Quiet mode for tagged channels.

Deactivating QUIET Mode

Procedure to disable Quiet mode.

Receiving Signals in QUIET Mode

How signals are handled when Quiet mode is active.

SCANNING IN QUIET MODE

GROUP CALLING

PROGRAMMING AND SENDING GROUP CALLS

Steps for entering and sending Group Call Idents.

LISTENING CHANNELS

ACTIVATING THE LISTENING CHANNELS

How to enable and access the additional listening channels.

To perform the Initial Programming of the listening channels

Steps for initial activation of listening channels.

PROGRAMMING THE LISTENING CHANNELS

How to program frequencies into the listening channels.

ASSIGNING ALPHA LABELS TO LISTENING CHANNELS

SEEK MODE

USING SEEK MODE

Prerequisites and preparation for using Seek mode.

SETTING SEEK MODE FREQUENCY LIMITS

To set or edit a limit point

Procedures for setting and modifying frequency limits.

To erase a limit point

How to remove a set frequency limit point.

USING THE FREQUENCY LIMITS TO SCAN

How to use set limits to scan specific frequency bands.

MENU SETTINGS

FREQUENCY

How to adjust channel frequencies or edit ALPHA labels for listening channels.

SETTING THE SQUELCH SENSITIVITY

How to adjust the squelch sensitivity level through the menu.

SELECTING DUPLEX

CTCSS TONES

To pre-select a CTCSS tone

Steps to select a specific CTCSS tone frequency.

BACKLIGHTING

BATTERY; S-METER; ALPHA SELECTION

INSTALLATION

Fitting Remote Head Bracket

Instructions for mounting the remote head bracket.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

NOISE SUPPRESSION

Fitting the Radio

Fitting the Microphone

Removing the Microphone

CONVERTING THE TX3420 INTO AN UNDERDASH RADIO

DC POWER CONNECTION

Details on connecting the radio's power, including ignition switch options.

HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING

ANTENNA CONNECTION

CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY CHART

UHF CB OPERATING FREQUENCIES

SPECIFICATIONS*

WARRANTY

Procedure to be followed by claimant

Steps for submitting a warranty claim.

GME AFTER SALES SERVICE

Information on after-sales support and service availability.

GME TX3420 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeUHF CB Radio
Channels80
Power Output5W
DisplayLCD
MicrophoneBuilt-in
IP RatingIP67
Waterproof RatingIP67
Power SupplyBattery
Operating Voltage7.4V
BatteryLi-ion 2000mAh

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