Adjusting squelch (suppressing background noise) Technical specifications Selecting the operating channel Receiving and transmitting 10 Tables of codes 10.1 Correspondence of the HP450 2A Busy channel lockout 5.8 Operating modes (open and restricted traffic mode) reference number -Frequencies of CTCSS tones Programming the CTCSS/DCS codes 10.2 Correspondence of the HP450 2A 5.10 Monitoring function...
MIL 810 C, d, E, F, and has an IP67 class, which means that it 2 Depending on the version, HP450 2A may be fitted with a 2,200 is waterproof down to a maximum depth of 1 meter of water.
Do not expose the transceiver to excessive vibrations, Attention dust or rain. The portable HP450 2A extrá transceiver has been specifically designed to guarantee a long-term safe and reliable operation. do not attempt to disassemble or repair the radio or...
Aerial event of loss and/or theft of the unit. On/volume knob Status LEd – Red when the HP450 2A radio is in transmission HP450 2A transceiver - Serial Number_______________________ mode, green when it is in reception mode...
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SPK connector (under the cover) - 3.5 mm jack connector for LCd display – (O 3.2) p key external speaker. Together with the MIC connector it can be q key used to connect optional microphones. Built-in microphone MIC connector (under the cover) - 2.5 mm jack connector for Built-in speaker external microphone.
3.2 displayed symbols The transceiver has an LCD display that continuously displays information on the operating status of the radio. Symbol Meaning description Battery charge Indicates the charge level of the battery. Strength of the received and According to the number of bars displayed: transmitted signals • Reception mode - Indicates the level of the received signals • Transmission mode- Indicates the level of the output power.
4 Setup pack, then slide the clip downwards until it snaps in place. 4.1 Items supplied with the radio 4.3 Removing/installing the battery pack Before using the transceiver, always make sure that the semi-rigid Depending on the model, the transceiver can be fitted with the EVA box contains the following items: following battery packs: • The transceiver with the rubber (fixed) aerial and the rechargeable...
4.4 Recharging the battery pack 2) Connect the plug of the power cable of the adapter The fast double desktop battery-charger enables to recharge the to a grounded AC power battery pack without removing it from the radio or to recharge the socket.
5 Basic features 5.4 Adjusting the squelch (suppressing background noise) The radio is fitted with a device called squelch that attenuates the background noise when no signals are present. The enabling 5.1 Switching the device on and off threshold can be adjusted according to your specific needs. Turn the On/Volume knob clockwise until it clicks: the LCD displays 1) Briefly press MON twice.
If the that the transmission is in progress, while indicator indicates parties you are communicating with use a HP450 2A device the transmission power. (or a device with CTCSS tones), you may choose any channel.
5.7.a Transmission timer (TOT) channel for transmission purposes, interference may occur. For The HP450 2A radio can be programmed with a transmission timer this reason, it is advisable not to transmit if the radio signals that that temporarily blocks transmission if the radio has been used the channel is busy although there are no communications.
3) Press p or q to select the DCS setting in RX. 4) Press PTT or wait five seconds to store the DCS code. 2 If you need to use the HP450 2A radio next to electric equipment 5) Push MENU three times. The led blinks red. that generates impulses that frequently enable the squelch of 6) Push p/qto select the DCS code in TX.Push PTT to store the...
5.11 Selecting the transmission power To start the scan briefly press SCAN/LOCK. SCAN displays. The HI/LO button is disabled in the PMR446 band. During the scan you can also: In the PMR version, you can select the high or low power (1/5W). • Reply to a call by pressing PTT. The transmission power is displayed with the icon at the top left To disable the scan, press once more SCAN/LOCK.
6 Functions of MENU key less environment. 1) Press MENU several times until VOX flashes on the display (normally 4 times). The right section of the displays shows the 1) Press MENU several times to highlight the desired function. current VOX setting (for example oF if the feature is disabled). 2) Press p or q to set the selectable value for the displayed 2) Press p or q to highlight the number related to the desired feature.
6.6 Out of range indicator with the currently set value: oF (disabled) or 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, If this feature is enabled, the HP450 2A will issue a double beep according to the tone in use. when the radio is out of range.
7. Connecting the audio accessories 6.7.a Connection 1) Connect the two ends of the programming cable to the MIC connectors of both radios. To connect the optional microphones: 1) Verify that the radio has been switched off. 6.7.b Enabling the Cloning feature 2) Loosen the screw [20] that fixes in place the protective cover [21] On the radio you wish to program (that receives the data): of the microphone connectors.
8.5 Troubleshooting I Do not remove the protection of the side connectors and HP450 2A has been designed to guarantee years of trouble-free the battery pack during cleaning. Do not wet connectors or operation. However, if a failure occurs, please read the content of electric contacts.
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8.5.a Table of solutions Problem Possible cause Solution The radio doesn't switch on The battery pack is discharged and/or has not been Verify that the battery pack is charged and that it has been installed correctly. correctly installed. The radio switches off shortly Discharged battery pack.
Transmission is not always The channel is used by an excessive number of parties Select another channel. Ask the radio link provider to disable possible or the transmission has been barred due to a busy the block due to busy channel (BCLO). channel.
9 Technical specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Channels 99 are pre-programmed to assure complete compatibility with HP446 extrà and HP450 Frequency generation PLL synthesizer Frequency range PMR446: From 446.00625 to 446.09375; PMR: from 430 to 470 Aerial “Rubber ducky” in rubber Rated power supply From 4.5 to 7.2 Vdc (Li-Ion or NiMH battery pack) Operating temperature °C From -25°...
10 Tables of codes 10.2 Correspondence of the reference number to be selected - dCS codes 10.1 Correspondence of the HP450 2A reference number to be selected - Frequency of CTCSS tones dCS code dCS code dCS code Tone Tone...
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