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Features ··········································································································5
NOTICE···········································································································6
Precautions ·····································································································7
Request and Agreement·················································································7
Accessories ····································································································8
Connecting the Antenna ···········································································8
Attaching the Battery Case ·······································································8
Loading the Batteries ················································································9
The NiMH Battery Pack ·············································································9
Prevent Short Circuiting the Battery Pack ···············································10
Battery Recharger ···················································································11
Attaching the Belt Clip ············································································12
Attaching the Hand Strap ·······································································12
External View ································································································13
Front ········································································································13
Top ··········································································································13
Side ·········································································································14
Keyboard ······································································································15
Display ··········································································································16
Power Switch ································································································17
Adjusting the Audio Volume ·········································································17
Adjusting the Squelch···················································································18
Adjusting the Squelch Level ···································································18
Monitor Function ·····················································································19
Mute Function ·························································································19
Operating Mode····························································································20
Switching Modes·····················································································21
Setting the Frequency···················································································22
In VFO Mode ···························································································22
In Preset Mode ························································································22
In Memory Mode ·····················································································23
Memory Function ··························································································23
Types of Memory ····················································································23
Programming a Channel ·········································································24
Erase the Channel···················································································25
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features ··········································································································5 NOTICE···········································································································6 Precautions ·····································································································7 Request and Agreement·················································································7 Accessories ····································································································8 Connecting the Antenna ···········································································8 Attaching the Battery Case ·······································································8 Loading the Batteries ················································································9 The NiMH Battery Pack ·············································································9 Prevent Short Circuiting the Battery Pack ···············································10 Battery Recharger ···················································································11 Attaching the Belt Clip ············································································12 Attaching the Hand Strap ·······································································12 Chapter1 Names and Functions of Parts...
  • Page 2 VFO Scan ································································································27 Program Scan ·························································································27 Preset Scan ·····························································································28 Memory Scan ··························································································28 Setting the Tuning Step ················································································30 Memory Skip ·································································································31 Chapter3 Convenient Functions on DJ-X3 Descrambling ·······························································································32 Bugging Detector ·························································································33 Keylock ·········································································································35 Battery Indication··························································································35 Resetting·······································································································36 How to Reset Partially ·············································································36 How to Reset All ······················································································36...

  • Page 3: Features

    Features The DJ-X3 is a wide band communication receiver which has various functions in a small package. Easy operation with a simple key arrangement allows you to access a wide range of communications. The DJ-X3 has the following features. Types of Memory The DJ-X3 has different types of memory functions.

  • Page 4: Notice

    FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Information in this document are subject to change without notice or obligation.All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable in certain areas.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    3. Avoid using or storing the product in excessively hot environments, i.e. inside hot cars or outdoors in scorching heat. Also, avoid highly humid and dusty places. 4. Do not drop the product or subject it to strong shocks. 5. Use the exclusive recharger EDC-105 to charge the DJ-X3.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Open the box and check that the following accessories are included. · Instruction manual · Antenna · Belt clip (with one screw) · Hand strap · Battery case (EDH-31S) · Battery recharger (EDC-105) · AC adapter (EDC-92) · Warranty ·...

  • Page 7: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the Batteries Load three AA batteries in the battery case in the "+" and "-" orientation marked at the bottom of the case. Caution! · Do not use NiCad AA batteries on the market. · Use new batteries of the same type and brand. ·...

  • Page 8: Prevent Short Circuiting The Battery Pack

    Prevent Short Circuiting the Battery Pack Be extra cautious when carrying the battery pack; short-circuiting will produce surge current possibly resulting in fire. Terminals DON'T carry the DON'T place in the DON'T carry with NiMH battery pack proximity of metals or metals of any type, inside bags of metal conductives, e.g.

  • Page 9: Battery Recharger

    Battery Recharger · Recharging with the EDC-105 1. Mount NiMH battery pack on the transceiver. (The NiMH battery pack itself is also mountable on the battery recharger.) Power plug 2. Connect AC adapter plug to the AC adapter plug battery recharger. 3.

  • Page 10: Attaching The Belt Clip

    Attaching the Belt Clip Attach the belt clip on the rear side of the transceiver with an included screw. Make sure it is screwed properly. Attaching the Hand Strap Attach the hand strap through a ditch between the belt clip and the transceiver shown illustration on the left.

  • Page 11: Chapter1 Names And Functions Of Parts

    POWER SCAN SCRT Keyboard V/P/M For changing the mode and various set- tings. (P.15) BANK 1M/10M DJ-X3 WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER Antenna connector For connecting the included antenna. (P.8) Earphone jack For connecting of an earphone. Dial, [VOL/SQL(SET)] key Use this dial to change frequency and various settings.

  • Page 12: Side

    Side [FUNC/ENTER] key FUNC Use this key to set and execute several settings. Besides, hold this key down for MONI about one second, key-lock function is ST SK on. (P.35) [MONI(ST/SK)] key While holding this key down, squelch temporarily opens. Besides, use for Mute function.

  • Page 13: Keyboard

    Keyboard POWER ① SCAN ② SCRT V/P/M ③ BANK ④ 1M/10M DJ-X3 WIDE BAND COMMUNICATION RECEIVER Function ① [POWER] key Turn the power on/off. Executes scanning. (P.26) ② [SCAN (SCRT)] key When "F" is displayed, used for Descrambling. (P.32) Switches the operating mode. (P.21) ③...

  • Page 14: Display

    Display In the illustration below, all indicators are displayed. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ T SQ W SKIP ⑯ ⑦ ⑩ ⑮ ⑧ ⑪ ⑨ Descriptions ① Appears when you press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. Flashes when displaying over 1000MHz frequency. (Indicates a digit ②...

  • Page 15: Chapter2 Basic Operation

    Be back to normal mode. If the DJ-X3 makes no sound... When the squelch closes or the Mute function is activated, the DJ-X3 does not make sound even if you increase the value of audio volume. For more information, see "Adjusting the Squelch Level" (P.18) and "Mute Function." (P.19)

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Squelch

    Conversely, "to close the squelch" means that the DJ-X3 does not generate audio because of insufficient signal level. Adjusting the Squelch Level You can specify the signal level at which the DJ-X3 unmutes by adjusting the squelch level. Press the [VOL/SQL (SET)] key (dial) twice.

  • Page 17: Monitor Function

    Monitor Function The Monitor function temporarily unmutes the squelch. This is useful when the desired signal is weak or intermittent. This function is activated when the status of the [MONI(ST/SK)] key is set as Monitor function in the Set mode. For more information, see "Setting Operation of the MONI key."...

  • Page 18: Operating Mode

    Next section explains the three operating models of the DJ-X3. Operating Mode The DJ-X3 has three operating modes; VFO mode, Preset mode, and Memory mode. VFO mode ···································VFO mode allows you to change the frequency by the dial.

  • Page 19: Switching Modes

    Switching Modes Every press of the [V/P/M (MW)] key changes the operating mode as shown below. VFO mode V/P/M V/P/M Preset mode Memory mode V/P/M When nothing is programmed in Memory mode, Memory mode is skipped and switches between VFO mode and Preset mode in turn.

  • Page 20: Setting The Frequency

    Setting the Frequency In VFO Mode Rotating the dial increases or decreases frequency for a tuning step. To increase/decrease the frequency by 1MHz-step, press the [BANK(1M/10M)] key one time and rotate the dial one click each. To increase/decrease the frequency by 10MHz-step, press the [BANK(1M/10M)] key once again and rotate the dial one click each.

  • Page 21: In Memory Mode

    This function allows you to program the frequently used frequencies, and call them up. A programmed frequency is called a channel. The DJ-X3 has four types of memory functions; Memory channel, Program scan channel, Priority channel, and Search-pass memory channel.

  • Page 22: Programming A Channel

    Programming a Channel In VFO mode, select the frequency which you want to program. Bank No. Channel No. POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F", bank No., and channel No. will appear on the display. Select a bank by pressing the [BANK(1M/10M)] key. Each bank No.

  • Page 23: Erase The Channel

    Erase the Channel Switch to the Memory mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Select a channel which you want to erase. For more information, see "In Memory Mode." (P.23) Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F" will appear on the display. Bank No.

  • Page 24: Scan Function

    Scan Function The scan function periodically changes the frequency to search for a signal. The DJ-X3 has four types of scan functions. VFO scan ······································Scans the entire band in VFO mode. Program scan································Scans a specified range of frequencies. The upper limit and lower limit of the range need to be set in advance.

  • Page 25: Vfo Scan

    This function scans a specified range of frequencies. Before operating this function, you need to specify the upper and lower frequency limits. These frequencies are called a "Program channel", and the DJ-X3 has 20 pairs of program channels. Set the combination of upper and lower limits. (i.e. A00 and B00, or A01 and B01) For more information, see "Programming a Channel."...

  • Page 26: Preset Scan

    Preset Scan Switch to Preset mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Select AM radio, FM radio, or TV by pressing the [BANK(1M/10M)] key. POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M Flashes Press the [SCAN(SCRT)] key. Preset scan starts, and ". (decimal point)" flashes on the display. Scanning pauses when receiving a signal.
  • Page 27 To operate Memory scan: Switch to Memory mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Press the [SCAN(SCRT)] key. Type of Memory scan will appear on the display. POWER SCAN SCRT V/P/M BANK 1M/10M Type of Memory scan Rotate the dial as holding the [SCAN(SCRT)] key, and select a type of Memory scan.

  • Page 28: Setting The Tuning Step

    Setting the Tuning Step The tuning step sets the increment/decrement of each click of the dial when adjusting the frequency in VFO mode. Switch to VFO mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F" will appear on the display. Press the [MONI(ST/SK)] key.

  • Page 29: Memory Skip

    Memory Skip This function is for skipping the specified memory channel(s) when executing the Memory scan. Switch to Memory mode by pressing the [V/P/M (MW)] key. Call up the memory channel you want to skip. Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F" will appear on the display. POWER SCAN SCRT...

  • Page 30: Chapter3 Convenient Functions On Dj-X3

    Chapter Convenient Functions on DJ-X3 Descrambling This function returns scrambled voice to normal reception. Select the frequency of the scrambled voice. Press the [FUNC/ENTER] key. "F" will appear on the display. Press the [MONI(ST/SK)] key. Descrambling function starts operating, and "＊" at the bottom left of the display flashes.

  • Page 31: Bugging Detector

    Caution! Be sure to remove the earphone when detecting Bugging. Turn the power ON as holding down the [MONI(ST/SK)] key. "＊" will appear on the display and the DJ-X3 starts scanning according to the set memory bank link. POWER SCAN...
  • Page 32 Caution! · Operate in a quiet environment where doors and windows are closed. It is hard to find a listening microphone in a noisy environment. · Depending on the modulation setting, this function may not work correctly. · When the battery voltage is low, this function does not work normally. Be sure to recharge the battery pack completely, load new AA batteries, or supply sufficient voltage from the DC power supply.

  • Page 33: Keylock

    Keylock To prevent incorrect or unauthorized operations, you can lock the keys. The following operations can be used while the keylock is ON. · Monitor function · Mute function · Adjusting the audio volume and squelch · Canceling the keylock ·...

  • Page 34: Resetting

    Resetting You can reset programmed memory channels and settings. There are two types of reset; Partial reset and All reset. Partial reset ···································Programmed memory channels remain, and the other settings are reset. All reset ·········································All the memory channels and settings are reset.

  • Page 35: The Set Mode Function

    The Set Mode Function This Set mode allows you to customize the DJ-X3 for your particular application. The following items can be set in Set mode. ATT (Attenuator) function (P.38) Setting the antenna (P.38) Selecting the modulation mode (P.39) Selecting from stereo and monophonic (P.40)

  • Page 36: Att (Attenuator) Function

    12 MHz including short-wave band. Earphone antenna·························The earphone's cord performs the role of antenna. Receives over 12 MHz. External antenna ···························The whip antenna attached to the DJ-X3. Available to receive entire frequency band. Each type of antenna displays below.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Modulation Mode

    · If each type of bar antenna sets to be OFF, external antenna, which is attached to the DJ-X3, receives a signal. · When using the earphone antenna, a signal may be unstable depending on the position of the earphone cord.

  • Page 38: Selecting From Stereo And Monophonic

    Selecting from Stereo and Monophonic In Set mode, select either "mono" or "StErEo." · When rotating the dial, the setting of "mono" and "StErEo" changes alternately. · Stereo mode is available only when the modulation mode is set to WFM. Receive a signal with monophonic mode even stereo mode is selected when AM or FM is selected.

  • Page 39: Setting Bank Link

    Setting Bank Link This is the setting for the "Bank link scan", which scans specified multiple banks. You can select up to 5 banks from 10 (0 to 9) programmed banks. In Set mode, select "bL." Bank link No. Bank No. ·...

  • Page 40: Lamp Function

    Setting the Scan Mode (Timer Scan/Busy Scan) You can set the scan-resume condition. While executing the scan, if the DJ-X3 receives a signal, scanning will pause. You can set the timing that the DJ-X3 restarts scanning. Timer scan (tImEr)·························Restarts after five-second stop, even while receiving a signal.

  • Page 41: Apo (Auto Power Off) Function

    APO (Auto Power Off) Function This function automatically turns the power off if there is no key operation for a specified period of time. Right before cutting the power off, beep sound will go off. Select the time from 30, 60, 90 minutes, and OFF. When OFF is selected, this function does not work.

  • Page 42: Bs (Battery Save) Function

    BS (Battery Save) Function This function extends battery life. If there is no key operation for five seconds, the internal power rapidly cycles between ON and OFF. In Set mode, select "bS." · Select ON/OFF by rotating the dial. · The default setting is ON. Overwrite Memory Setting To prevent from overwriting memory channels by mistake, set whether disable or enable to overwrite.

  • Page 43: Prio (Priority) Watch Function

    Priority Watch function at the same time. · Scanning is not available during Priority Watch. · If the DJ-X3 received a signal of the Priority channel, receiving time will be extended for 2 seconds. How do you cancel the Priority Watch? Press either the [SCAN(SCRT)] key or the [FUNC/ENTER] key during the Priority Watch.

  • Page 44: Setting Operation In The Monitor And Mute Function

    Setting Operation in the Monitor and Mute Function Select operation of the [MONI(ST/SK)] key when Monitor and Mute function is set. In Set mode, select either "HoLd" or "PUSH." · Select either "HoLd" or "PUSH" by rotating the dial. · When "PUSH" is set, Monitor and Mute function is activated while holding down the [MONI(ST/SK)] key.

  • Page 45: Cloning

    Cloning When using Clone function, all memories and the settings of one DJ-X3 (master) can be copied to another DJ-X3 (slave). Turn OFF both DJ-X3s. (master and slave) Connect the earphone jacks on both master and slave DJ-X3s with the cloning cable.
  • Page 46 Caution! · Do not disconnect the cable while cloning. · All data in the slave DJ-X3 will be updated if cloning is executed. Be careful with current data on the slave side before cloning. · If you disconnect the cable or turn off the other DJ-X3 after "PASS" was displayed, "comErr"...
  • Page 47 To copy the data to another slave DJ-X3 After completing one cloning operation, connect the master DJ-X3 to another slave DJ-X3, and then turn power on as holding the [BANK(1M/10M)] key on the master side of the DJ-X3. When pressing the dial (the [VOL/SQL(SET)] key)

  • Page 48: Chapter4 Appendix

    Chapter Appendix Troubleshooting Please check the list below before concluding the DJ-X3 is faulty. If a problem persists, reset the DJ-X3. This can sometimes correct erroneous operation. Symptom Possible Cause Action Recharge or exchange batter- Dead battery ies. Incorrect position of Check the "+"...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications General Receiving range E : 0.1 - 1299.995 MHz : 0.1 - 1299.995 MHz Modulation modes : A3 (AM),F3 (FM, WFM) Ant. impedance : 50Ω Ant. terminal : SMA Supply voltage : DC 3.6V - DC 6V (external input voltage DC 4.5V - DC 16V) Ground : Negative ground Current consumption...

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