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Do not transmit with high output power for extended periods; the transceiver may overheat. ATTENTION: Models Apply To This Manual: AT-5189 Mobile radio When programming the transceiver, read the factory initial data first, then rewrite the frequency, otherwise AT-5189 Mobile Radio Applicable Software: QPS589...
After carefully unpacking the transceiver, identify the items listed in Programming Cloning cable Programming the table below. We recommend you keep the box and packaging for cable (PC51) (CP51) software (QPS589) shipping. AT-5189 Vehicle transceiver Microphone (QHM-02) Regulated power DTMF Microphone External Speaker supply (QRP-01) (SP-01) (QHM-04)
PREPARATION Mobile installation To install the transceiver, select a safe, convenient location inside your vehicle that minimizes danger to your passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in motion. Consider installing the unit at an appro- priate position so that knees or legs will not strike it during sudden bra- king of your vehicle.
PREPARATION Confirm the correct polarity of the connections, then attach the DC Power Cable Connection power cable to the battery terminals; red connects to the positive (+) Note: terminal and black connects to the negative (-) terminal. Locate the power input connector as close to the transceiver as •...
PREPARATION ♦ Connect the transceiver's DC power connector to the connector Fixed Station Operation on the DC power cable.Press the connectors firmly together until In order to use this transceiver for fixed station 1 operation, you will the locking tab clicks. need a separate 13.8 V DC power supply (not included).
PREPARATION Fuse Location Fuse Current Rating antenna to the transceiver before transmitting. Transceiver • All fixed stations should be equipped with a lightning arrester Supplied Accessory DC to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and transceiver damage. power cable Caution: Only use fuses of the specified type and rating;...
PREPARATION ♦ Accessories Connections Microphone For voice communications, connect a microphone equipped with an ♦ External Speaker 8-pin modular plug into the modular socket on the front of the main If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker with an unit.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Front Panel Note: This section describes only the main functions of the front panel controls. Explanations for functions not described here are provided in the appropriate sections of this instruction manual. Power switch /Volume control/Selector knob V/M Key •...
GETTING ACQUAINTED Microphone Rear Panel Antenna Connector DOWN Key • Connect an external antenna [ page 5] here. When transmitting , • Adjust down in relevant setup. the antenna system or load should have an impedance of 50 Ω. UP Key 13.8V DC Cable •...
WORKING MODE NOTE: This product has 4 working modes and 3 levels of operating menu. (1) Frequency + channel mode: Under this mode, press key to edit current channel function for temporary use, ENTER temporary channel information will be automatically deleted when power off or change channel. In this mode, all shortcut setup are temporary change and unable be stored, except press key then press SQ/C...
OPERATING BASICS Switching The Power On/Off In relevant modes ,the Microphone [UP/DWON] key have the same Press the selector knob once to switch on the transceiver while function of adjusting frequency or edited channel.(this transceiver switch off, Press and hold it for 3 seconds to switch off while standby. shows only edited channels).
OPERATING BASICS Transmitting According to different setup of key, press and hold key to SQ/C SQ/C monitor for a while to confirm the channel desired is not busy. Then, press and hold [PTT] key to speak into microphone. Please hold the microphone approximately 2.5-5.0cm from your lips, and then speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice to get best timbre.
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Channel Edit Press key, LCD displays “ FUNC” , press and hold key for FUNC Under frequency mode (VFO), turn channel selector knob to select 2 seconds, LCD displays“COPY” and the transceiver emits“Du Du” sound, when “COPY” disappears, the channel copy the desired frequency.
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS ♦ Channel Name Edit Channel Scan In channel mode, this function is designed to monitor signal in every When transceiver is in channel name display mode, after pressing channel. Press Microphone [UP/DOWN] or the selector knob to key, LCD displays "FUNC", then press key to get into the CALL FUNC...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Priority Monitor 22 TX POWER MIDDLE" indicates you have choose middle TX power. " Enable this function in frequency mode(VFO), the transceiver will 32 TX POWER LOW " indicates you have choose low TX power. " detect the signaling of priority channel every 5 seconds one time. While in frequency mode (VFO), press key to switch to channel mode, then turn selector knob to select desired monitor channel.
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Reverse Function (Shortcut) Wide/Narrow Band Setup (Shortcut) Press and hold key while standby, then press key within Press and hold key while standby,then press key to enable FUNC FUNC SCAN ENTER or disable reverse function. 2 seconds to switch bandwidth. Repeat this operation, the LCD LCD displays "REVERSE ON"...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Scan Channel Skip Press key while in frequency + channel number mode or in FUNC channel name+ channel number mode, when"FUNC"appears, then press key , repeat above operation to setup current channel be SQ/C scanned or not. When " SKIP ON"...
CHANNEL OPERATIONS Under channel mode, channel operations can edit current channel function for temporary use, when power off or channel has been changed, the relevant setup will be deleted automatically. While standby the operations as following. CTCSS/DCS Decode Setup Press key to enter the channel function menu.
CHANNEL OPERATIONS Press key to enter function menu. Choose To Transmit 2-Tone ENTER Repeatedly press key or Microphone [ UP/DOWN] key until SCAN Press key to enter function menu. ENTER LCD displays "TONE DECODE". Repeatedly press key or Microphone [ UP/DOWN] key until SCAN LCD displays "2TONE CALLXX", (XX stands for current group...
CHANNEL OPERATIONS Note: 5-Tone setup should be programmed by software, the transceiver can only display the programmed group. If you edit each group with a name , the name and number will both displayed when you check “CTDCS&TONE”, you can here the calling as long as the 5-Tone.
CHANNEL OPERATIONS Turn selector knob to select the desired step size. “OFFSET+”, indicates transmitting frequency is higher than receiving frequency. if Reverse Function is enabled, Transmitting Available step size: 5K,6.25K,10K,12.5K,20K,25K,30K,50K. Default: 20K frequency will lower than receiving frequency. “OFFSET OFF” shuts offset direction. Note: This function is unavailable in channel mode.
CHANNEL OPERATIONS MIDDLE: indicates middle TX power Note: Invalid when talk around function is enabled. LOW: indicates low TX power Talk Around When this function is enabled, The transceiver will secede from repeater station communication mode and transmitting by receiving Default: High frequency and its CTCSS/DCS signaling.
CHANNEL OPERATIONS Press key to enter function menu. ENTER Repeatedly press key or Microphone [ UP/DOWN] key until SCAN LCD displays "COMPANDER". Turn selector knob to select the desired setup: ON: enable compander. OFF: disable compander. Default: OFF. Scramble Setup( Encryption) Optional This special voice processing can offer confidential communication, another transceiver in same frequency can receive only disorder noises.
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Repeatedly press key or Microphone [ UP/DOWN] key until Background operations can be changed in any modes, and can be SCAN LCD displays "TIME OUT TIMER" stored as the latest value for a long time, the operations as following: Turn selector knob to select desired setup: Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter background...
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Turn selector knob to select desired setup. Busy Channel Lockout 50MS:Every audio signal of DTMF transmits 50MS and pauses When activated BCL,you can not transmit in busy channel, BCL 50MS. prevents you from interfering with other parties who may be using the same channel that you selected .
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Repeatedly press key or Microphone [ UP/DOWN] key until SCAN LCD displays "SQUELCH LEVEL". Turn selector knob to select the desired level 00-20: Total 21 levels available; 00: Minimum ~ 20:Maximum 15SEC: scan pause for 15 seconds when search a matching signal, Default: 04 then continue to scan.
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Current Voltage Display Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter function menu. FUNC Repeatedly press key or Microphone [UP/DOWN] key until SCAN LCD displays "VOLTAGE". Default: 1750Hz The LCD will show current voltage. DTMF ANI On/Off ANI function is available through DTMF signaling or 5-Tone signaling.
BACKGROUND OPERATIONS Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter function menu. key until LCD displays “RESTORE” FUNC Repeatedly press key or Microphone [ UP/DOWN] key until Turn selector knob to select desired setup. SCAN LCD displays "DISPLAY TYPE " FACTORY?: Resume all channels and setups to factory default.
MICROPHONE OPERATIONS While standby repeatedly press key to select desired setup. The LCD displays: HIGH: indicates high TX power MIDDLE: indicates middle TX power LOCK OFF Keyboard LOW: indicates low TX power ♦ Wide/Narrow Band Setup While standby, repeatedly press to select a bandwidth.
MICROPHONE OPERATIONS ♦ Display Mode Setup a desired channel. If an unedited channel being selected, the transceiver While standby, press key to switch between channel mode and will emit a beep sound for error, the transceiver will resume to frequency mode. current channel.
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS start programming software.(You shall install software before connecting Initial Setup the USB cable line.) Synchronously press and hold key and key to power on the FUNC SQ/C transceiver, then you can start initialization. (Note: All programming data will be automatically delete after this Note: operation) this software has product identify system.
MAINTENANCE General information Service note If you desire to correspond on a technical or operational problem, This product has been factory aligned and tested to specification please make your note short, complete, and to the point. Help us before shipment. In normal circumstances, the transceiver will help you by providing the following: operate in accordance with these instructions.
TROUBLE SHOOTING The problems described in the following tables are commonly encountered operational malfunctions. These types of difficulties are usually caused by improper hook-up, accidental incorrect control setup, or operator error due to incomplete programming. These problems are usually not caused by circuit failure.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Receiver (ETSI EN 300 086 standard testing ) General Wide band Narrow band HF: 33-49MHz 66-88MHz Sensitivity ≤0.2μV ≤0.25μV Frequency Range VHF: 136-174MHz 245-246MHz (12dB Sinad) UHF: 400~490MHz Adjacent Channel ≥70dB ≥60dB Number of Channels 250 channels Selectivity 25KHz (Wide Band) Intermodulation ≥65dB...
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