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  • Page 1 English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IN THIS MANUAL… 5.3.a Antenna 5.3.b Power supply 5.3.c Connection/Disconnection of the microphone 10 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE HM35 SERIES 5.3.d External speaker (optional) ABOVE ALL… SAFETY! BASIC OPERATIONS Conventions and Symbols Used in This Manual Turning HM35 on/off Warnings...
  • Page 3 CUSTOMIZATION 11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Adjustment of microphone sensitivity 11.1 Maintenance of the radio Adjustment of display contrast 11.1.a Cleaning the radio Backlight adjustment 11.1.b Connectors Exclusion of internal speaker USE WITH CTCSS/DCS AND/OR SELECTIVE CALLS 12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Reception 13 CONNECTIONS Transmission 13.1 Input/Output rear connector...

  • Page 4: General Information For The Hm35 Series

    2 ABOVE ALL… SAFETY! 1 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE HM35 SERIES This user’s manual describes the standard functions of the HM35 se- 2.1 Conventions and Symbols Used in This Manual ries of vehicular transceivers, available in different versions which vary Notes such as this one indicate practical advice that we according to frequency band.

  • Page 5: Security

    2.3 Security signed to be used in extreme environmental conditions, though Your portable ALAN HM35 transceiver is designed to give you excessive heat or cold should be avoided (outside the values of maximum security and reliability. As with all electrical devi- the specifications outlined in Chapt.

  • Page 6: Assistance

    (EME) at radio frequency (RF), and as such must be installed and placed in operating conditions that are in conformity with the in- structions contained in this manual and with current regulations. Failure to follow these instructions can cause personal injury and/ or serious malfunction of the device.

  • Page 7: Parts Of The Radio And Their Use

    3 PARTS OF THE RADIO AND THEIR USE 3.1 Front panel Display - constantly displays the operating status of the device with fixed selective calls. and guides the use of various functions through a series of icons The F4/ESC button is also used for exiting a menu (ESC). and messages.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    3.2 Rear panel Power cable – this red/black cable connects to a 13.8 Vdc [11] Antenna socket - this SO 239 (UHF) socket is for connecting power source (red is positive and black is negative), for example a suitable antenna. Another option is to use a BNC-type con- to the vehicle battery.

  • Page 9: Checking The Parts

    4 CHECKING THE PARTS 4.2. Hand-held microphone IMPORTANT! The microphone is ordered separately, and can be one of the following two types: 4.1. Package contents (a) Transceiver (b) Power cable (c) Vehicle bracket with screws and knobs for mounting (d) Mounting piece for microphone, with screws (e) User’s manual (this manual!) Depending on the model, some parts may already be attached/ connected to the device.

  • Page 10: Advice For Installation

    5 ADVICE FOR INSTALLATION For separation and mounting of the front panel, refer to the instruc- tions found in the kit. WARNING! Installation of this device must be performed by qualified persons who are equipped with the proper tools. The information provided below are designed solely as a comple- ment to the experience held by the technician, who should as- sume full responsibility for the installation.

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Vehicular Antenna

    cause accidental activation of the push to talk (PTT) button to the CTE International technical office. and therefore transmission. 5.3.a Antenna After verifying the efficiency of the external antenna, connect it to the Neither the standard (MK06/35) nor the keyboard (MK06/35-K) radio’s Antenna socket (refer to par.

  • Page 12: External Speaker (Optional)

    not be accessible. is excluded and only the internal one is used. For further de- 1) Press the button to access the command menu, then press tails, refer to par. 8.4. buttons repeatedly until the Lcd&Keypad menu is highlighted. 2) Press the again to view the available sub-menus.

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    • Selective call - allows the user to send and receive calls from a user or group. 6.1 Turning HM35 on/off When you receive a valid selective call, the status LED will flash oran- ge and an audio signal will alert you to the incoming call. For further To turn on the radio, turn the On/Off-Volume knob clockwise until details, refer to Chapt.

  • Page 14: Monitor

    ground noise when no signal is being picked up. You can regulate the 6.6.a Monitor from the menu threshold of device activation. 1) Press the button to access the command menu, then use the 1) Press the button to access the command menu, then use the buttons to highlight Radio Param (radio parameters) buttons to highlight the Radio Param option.

  • Page 15: Time Out Timer (Tot)

    its mount. signal. Begin speaking only after having pressed the PTT button and do This setting is not available by the end user. For further details, not release it until you have finished speaking, otherwise all or please contact your radio network administrator. part of your message will not be transmitted.

  • Page 16: Use Of Commands/Options

    7 USE OF COMMANDS/OPTIONS appear on the display when the option is activated. Insert/re- move the symbol by pressing the button. • If you have selected a selective call, begin transmission by 7.1 How to navigate the command menu pressing the button.

  • Page 17: Summary Table For The Command Menu

    7.2 Summary table for the command menu The following table summarizes the functions of each sub-menu/setting available on your radio. Each sub-menu/setting will be explained in detail, and its location can be found by referring to the last column of this table. SUMMARY TABLE FOR COMMAND MENU Main Menu Sub-menu...
  • Page 18 Scan Scanning 10.1.a Start scanning (searches for signals on pro- Press to start immediately grammed channels) 10.1.c Scan Esc Temporary pause in scanning Immediate pause Chan Del 10.1.b Temporary exclusion of one or more channels Immediate exclusion with – Chan Del from scanning 10.1.d Edit List...

  • Page 19: Menu Diagram

    7.3 Menu diagram Radio Param Calls Scan Home chan Lcd&Keypad Switches Monitor Call 1 Scanning Contrast Squelch Call 2 Scan esc Light Aux. Out power User Call Chan Del Keypad Micr. Alarm Loc/Dist Emergency Edit List Pad Lock TlkAround Mic.Sens. Scrambler Int.Spkr Off Use of commands/options...

  • Page 20: Meanings Of Display Icons

    7.4 Meanings of display icons Icon Meaning Par. Icon Meaning Par. 10.6 Monitor is activated Scrambler activated 10.7 Signal received contains correct CTCSS/DSC PA activated 10.8 Signal received contains a valid selective call Auxiliary output is activated 10.1.a 10.9 Scanning of active channels External alarm is activated 10.1.c 6.7.c...

  • Page 21: Meaning Of Function Key Icons

    7.5 Meaning of function key icons Adjusts contrast Icon Meaning Adjusts brightness Sends fixed selective call - Call 1 Activates auxiliary output Sends fixed selective call - Call 2 Sends a call to the priority channel Send variable user-defined selective call Activates/deactivates local/distance mode Monitor is activated Adjusts microphone sensitivity...

  • Page 22: Customization

    8 CUSTOMIZATION 8.2 Adjustment of display contrast Depending on your ambiental light and temperature, you may wish to change the display contrast in order to better view the screen. To This section describes the settings that regulate various parameters, change the contrast: depending on environment and specific use of the radio;...

  • Page 23: Exclusion Of Internal Speaker

    • Auto – backlight is automatic - will activate as soon as you use any command, and will deactivate approximately 20 seconds after the last command is given. • Off – backlight deactivated 4) Press the button repeatedly until the desired setting is se- lected.

  • Page 24: Use With Ctcss/Dcs And/Or Selective Calls

    9 USE WITH CTCSS/DCS AND/OR SELECTIVE CALLS 9.2.b Sending a selective call Depending on the programming, your transceiver may be able to send 9.1 Reception up to four selective calls: In this operating mode, your radio is programmed so that the audio is •...

  • Page 25: Sending A Variable Selective Call

    is off or flashing orange. 9.2.d Sending an emergency selective call 2) Press the button to access the command menu, then use the This is a special call that is sent repeatedly in cycles on a predefined buttons to highlight the Calls option. channel based on the radio’s programming.

  • Page 26: Advanced Functions

    10 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS the list of scanning channels must include at least two channels. If you press the PTT transmission button during channel scanning, 10.1 Channel scanning the radio will pause on a predetermined channel, chosen during the programming phase (this will be the priority channel or another This function is particularly helpful when multiple channels have been predefined one), and will begin transmission.

  • Page 27: Changing The Channel Scanning List

    2) Press the buttons until the channel you desire appears on from scanning) sub-menu is highlighted and press . Scanning the screen. will stop on the channel currently selected, and the standby icon will appear on the display. 3) Press the button to memorize the channel in the scanning list.

  • Page 28: Rapid Recall Of Home Channel

    a second time to exit the main menu and return to the standby microphone PTT, and some function keys will still remain active screen. (depending on the device’s programming). 10.4 Signal reception attenuator 10.2 Rapid recall of home channel This function allows you to quickly recall the channel most frequently If you are in an area where radio signals are too strong (e.g., near a used (home channel).

  • Page 29: Talk Around

    10.5 Talk Around To activate the scrambler: 1) Ensure your receiving party has activated their scrambler. If you are operating with a repeater and it breaks down, you can use 2) Press the button to access the commend menu, then use the the Talk Around function to communicate with nearby stations by buttons to highlight the Radio Param option.

  • Page 30: Auxiliary Output

    5) Exit the sub-menu by pressing the F4/ESC button, then press it 4) Press to insert the symbol. The audio amplifier will be acti- a second time to exit the main menu and return to the standby vated, and the icon will appear on the display.

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Aside from the normal cleaning and connection efficiency check, your radio does not require any particular maintenance. As with all electrical devices, your radio requires periodic la- boratory testing, otherwise its performance cannot be gua- ranteed. For further details, contact your radio network admi- nistrator or CTE International technical office.

  • Page 32: Optional Accessories

    12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional accessories can be used to expand the range of functions available with your radio. We are constantly developing new options for you, and are pleased to list below the accessories we currently offer: • MK06/35 standard microphone – microphone for general use, with PTT transmission button.

  • Page 33: Connections

    13 CONNECTIONS EXT SPEAKER + Spare 2 Additional contact for special use 13.1 Input/Output rear connector Spare 1 Additional contact for special use The following table outlines the connections from the rear Input/Output (DB25) connector: Output 12V 100 mA max. Backlight control input INPUT/OUTPUT 2 Signal name...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14.1 Test methods • ETS 300-086 / ETS 300-113 (optional “modem board”) • IEC 529 IP54 and MIL STD 810 C/D/E 14.2 Specifications table General Characteristic Units Value/Measurements conditions Frequency from 136 to 174 Operating Band Number of Programmable Channels up to 100 Channel Spacing 12.5 / 20 / 25...
  • Page 35 Transmitter Output Power (±1 dB) 10 / 25 (depending on the version) Spurious Emissions µW from 9 KHz to 1 GHz < -36 dBm from 1 to 4 GHz < -30 dBm Modulation System FM (F3E) / PM (G3E) Maximum Deviation ±...

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