Super Star 3900 OLED - User Manual

Superstar 3900 OLED
User Manual
13/08/2023
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Summary

1. Overview

1.1 Front Panel Layout

Provides a detailed view of the Superstar 3900 OLED's front panel, illustrating all controls and displays.

1.1.1 Switch Mapping

Explains the specific functions assigned to key switches on the radio's front panel, such as SCAN, RB, and VFO/CHANNEL.

1.1.2 Band Selector Function

Details the operation of the band selector in channel mode, which governs 6 bands of 40 channels each.

1.1.3 Mode Selector

Outlines the selectable operating modes for the radio, including FM, AM, USB, and LSB.

2. Operation Overview

2.1 VFO Frequency Mode

Describes the VFO mode, enabling full frequency range tuning with variable steps from 100kHz down to 10Hz.

2.1.1 Programmable Frequency Step

Details how to change the tuning step size in VFO mode, listing available increments from 100kHz to 10Hz.

2.2 Channel Mode

2.2.1 Available Operating Bands

Lists the six selectable bands (SL, LOW, MID, HI, SH, UK) and their corresponding frequency ranges.

2.3 Alpha Channels

2.4 Receive Scanning

2.4.1 Start Scanning

Instructions on how to initiate the scanning process by adjusting squelch and using the SCAN switch.

2.4.2 Scan Direction Control

Details how to control the scan direction (up/down) using the channel selector.

2.4.3 Stop Scanning

Explains how to stop scanning using the SCAN switch and its interaction with the transmit button.

2.4.4 VFO Mode Scanning

Explains how scanning functions across the entire frequency range based on the selected step in VFO mode.

2.4.5 Channel Mode Scanning

Describes how scanning operates within the selected band, stepping through channels in channel mode.

2.5 Bleep Operation

2.5.1 Operation Overview

Outlines the process of how roger bleeps are played after PTT release, based on selected slots and values.

3. Main Settings

3.1 Accessing Main Settings

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to enter the main settings menu for radio configuration.

3.2 Fine Centre Setting

Describes how to centre the fine control by selecting the menu item and adjusting the button to dead centre.

3.3 Coarse Centre Setting

Details the process for centring the coarse control by selecting the menu item and adjusting the button to dead centre.

3.4 Frequency Alignment

Explains how to align the processor board's frequency, suggesting calibration against a frequency counter.

4. Other Information

5. Frequency Table

Super Star 3900 OLED Specifications

General

Antenna Impedance	50 Ohms
Supply Voltage	13.8V DC
Display	OLED
Frequency Range	26.965 MHz to 27.405 MHz
Operating Mode	AM/FM
Output Power	4W AM / 4W FM