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GME TX4500S - User Manual

GME TX4500S
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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DIN size fully featured 5 watt UHF CB radio
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Summary

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING UHF CB RADIO

POSSIBLE ISSUES

EMERGENCY CHANNELS

TELEMETRY CHANNELS

FEATURES

TRANSMIT (TX)

User selectable duplex function for repeater channels, freeing others for simplex use.

RECEIVE (RX)

User selectable wide/narrow receive filter, programmable receive-only channels.

SCANNING AND MEMORY FUNCTIONS

Microprocessor controlled synthesis for scanning, memories, and feature options.

SIGNAL PROCESSING

Measures, filters, compresses audio signals for advanced RF and audio processing.

PRIVACY FUNCTIONS

Voice inversion scrambler and built-in CTCSS & DCS for silent channel operation.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Overvoltage protection, dual microphone input sockets for installation flexibility.

USER CONTROLS AND INTERFACE

High contrast LCD, full spectrum adjustable backlighting for display customization.

GENERAL OPERATION

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Identifies and explains controls on the front panel of the radio.

LCD PANEL

Details the icons and indicators displayed on the LCD screen.

REAR PANEL

Shows and describes the connectors and ports on the rear of the radio.

MICROPHONE

Details the microphone layout and push-to-talk functions.

KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

Explains primary and secondary functions accessed via keypad buttons.

VOLUME

Instructions for adjusting the radio's audio volume level.

SELECTING CHANNELS

How to navigate and select different radio channels.

SQUELCH

Explanation of squelch function and how to adjust its level.

SIGNAL METER

Describes the signal meter display and its strength indicators.

TRANSMITTING

Steps and considerations for transmitting audio on a selected channel.

TIME-OUT TIMER

Explains the built-in timer that limits continuous transmissions.

BACKLIGHTING

How to adjust brightness and color settings for the display and keys.

BANDWIDTH FILTER SETTINGS

How to select between narrowband and wideband receiver filters.

DYNAMIC VOLUME CONTROL (DVC)

How to activate and use the feature for automatic audio level compensation.

SILENT SQUELCH TAIL

Enables or disables the short noise burst at the end of transmissions.

VOICE SCRAMBLER

How to enable or disable the voice scrambler for secure communication.

REPEATERS AND DUPLEX MODE

Explains duplex operation for communicating through repeater stations.

PRIORITY CHANNELS

Feature to instantly recall working or local repeater channels.

To Store Priority Channel 1

Steps to store a channel as Priority Channel 1.

To Store Priority Channel 2

Steps to store a channel as Priority Channel 2.

SCANNING

Auto Skip

Temporarily removes busy channels from scan group to avoid interruption.

OPEN SCAN

Allows scanning of channels in ascending sequence, pausing on signals.

Selecting Open Scan

How to select the Open Scan mode.

Programming the Scan Memory

How to add or remove channels from the Open Scan memory.

Default Working Channel in Open Scan Mode

Defines the default channel used when pressing PTT during scanning.

To Begin Scanning

Steps to initiate the scanning process.

Operating in the Open Scan Mode

How the radio behaves and how to interact while in Open Scan mode.

GROUP SCAN

Selecting Group Scan

How to select the Group Scan mode.

Programming the Scan Memory

How to add or remove channels from the Group Scan memory.

To Begin Scanning

Steps to initiate the Group Scan process.

Group Scan Operation

How the radio behaves and how to interact while in Group Scan mode.

ADDITIONAL OPEN;GROUP SCAN OPTIONS

NETWORK SCAN (NET-SCAN)

Allows users to communicate efficiently even when the band is congested.

Enabling Net-Scan

How to enable the Network Scan feature and select CTCSS/DCS tone.

To Enable Net-Scan

Step-by-step guide to enable the Net-Scan function.

Selecting Net-Scan

How to select the Network Scan mode.

Programming channels into Net-Scan

How to program channels into the Net-Scan memory.

To Add or Remove Net-Scan Channels

Steps to add or remove channels from Net-Scan memory.

Starting Net-Scan

How to initiate the Network Scan.

Using Net-Scan

How the Network Scan feature operates during use.

CTCSS & DCS

Choosing CTCSS or DCS

Explains the difference between CTCSS and DCS analogue and digital sub-tones.

CTCSS Tone Set

Details the available CTCSS tones and compatibility.

DCS Tone Set

Details the available DCS tones and their codes.

To Select a CTCSS or DCS Tone

Steps to select or disable CTCSS/DCS tones in the configuration menu.

Enabling CTCSS;DCS on a Channel (Silent Mode)

Prevents Squelch opening unless signal matches CTCSS/DCS tone.

To Enable Silent Mode on a Channel

Steps to tag and enable Silent Mode for a specific channel.

To Disable Silent Mode on a Channel

Steps to remove the Silent Mode tag from a channel.

Monitor Function

How to temporarily monitor a channel in Silent mode.

SELECTIVE CALLING

Overview

Introduces the SelCall system for individual or group calling like a telephone.

SelCall Identification Number

Explains the unique SelCall ID number and how to share it.

SelCall Ident Labels

How to add labels to SelCall IDs for easier identification.

The Quiet Mode

Mutes receiver until own SelCall ID is received, allowing quiet monitoring.

USING SELCALL

Core procedures for using the SelCall system.

Entering a SelCall Ident

Step-by-step guide to enter and send a SelCall Ident.

Call Acknowledge

Confirms successful SelCall transmission with an acknowledge signal.

SelCall Memories

Describes how to store and use frequently called SelCall Idents.

To Store a SelCall Ident in Memory

Steps to store a SelCall Ident into memory locations.

Naming your SelCall Idents

How to label stored SelCall Idents with a 5-character name.

To display the Alpha labels of incoming SelCalls

How to view Alpha labels for incoming SelCalls.

Receiving SelCalls

Describes the alarm and display indications when receiving a SelCall.

To Return the Call

How to respond to a received SelCall by sending your SelCall Ident back.

To Cancel the Alarm

How to cancel the SelCall alarm and return to normal communication.

QUIET MODE

Setting up the Quiet Mode

Steps to tag channels and activate Quiet Mode for selective monitoring.

To Tag Individual Channels for QUIET Operation

How to mark specific channels for Quiet Mode operation.

To Remove the QUIET Tag from Individual Channels

How to remove the Quiet Mode tag from a channel.

Activating the Quiet Mode

Steps to activate the Quiet Mode after channels have been tagged.

De-activating the Quiet Mode

Steps to turn off the Quiet Mode for all tagged channels.

Receiving Signals in the Quiet Mode

How signals are received and handled while in Quiet Mode.

GROUP CALLING

Programming and sending Group calls

Steps to program and send group calls using special codes.

Call Acknowledge in Group Mode

Notes that there is no call acknowledge for group calls.

Storing Group Call Idents

How to store group call identifiers in memory.

Receiving Group Calls

Describes how group calls are received, including alarm tone differences.

RECEIVE-ONLY CHANNELS

Selecting Channel Banks

How to select banks (A-E or RXA-E) for programming RX-only channels.

Separate Channel Banks

Table showing channel numbers for separate RX banks.

Programming RX-only Channel Frequencies

How to program frequencies into RX-only channels.

To Activate the Channel Editor

Steps to enable the channel editor for programming RX-only channels.

Selecting Frequency Steps

How to set frequency step spacing for RX-only channels (12.5 kHz or 25 kHz).

To Select a Channel Bank

Steps to select a channel bank for programming.

To Program an RX-only Frequency

Detailed steps to program a specific frequency into an RX-only channel.

Deleting an RX-only Channel

Steps to delete an RX-only channel and return it to OFF status.

Displaying the RX-only Channels Frequency or Alpha Label

How to configure the display to show frequency or Alpha label.

To Display the Channels ALPHA Label

How to switch to Alpha mode to view channel labels.

Adding Names to Your RX-only Channels

Steps to assign alpha labels to programmed RX-only channels.

CONFIGURATION MENU

Frequency; Alpha Label

Allows editing of RX-only channel frequency or Alpha label.

INSTALLATION

Installing the DIN Bracket

Step-by-step guide to install the DIN mounting bracket for the radio.

DC POWER CONNECTION

Instructions for connecting the radio to the vehicle's DC power supply.

MICROPHONE

Details the microphone sockets and connection procedures.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION

Guidance on installing a suitable antenna for optimal performance.

High Voltage Detection

Explains the system that warns of overvoltage and its effects.

NOISE SUPPRESSION

Tips for reducing or eliminating noise interference during installation.

SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS

GME TX4500S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeUHF CB Radio
Frequency Range477.4125 - 477.9875 MHz
Channels80
Power Output5W
Dimensions140 x 40 x 120 mm
Weight450 g
Power Supply12V DC
Water ResistanceIP67
Waterproof RatingIP67

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