QD QD16-C User Manual

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PROFESSIONAL
PORTABLE
TRANSCEIVER
QD16-C
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER QD16-C USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 PRECAUTIONS Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, personal injury and transceiver damage.  Do not modify or attempt to adjust this transceiver for any reason.  Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight, nor place it close to heating appliances. ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES PREPARATION INSTALLING / REMOVING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK INSTALLING THE ANTENNA INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP INSTALLING THE COVER OVER THE SPEAKER / MICROPHONE JACKS INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER / MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET) INSTALLING THE HAND STRAP GETTING ACQUAINTED PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS BASIC OPERATIONS...
  • Page 4: Unpacking And Checking Equipment

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment contact QD Group. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ITEM...
  • Page 5: Preparation

    PREPARATION INSTALLING/REMOVING THE OPTIONAL BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory. Charge it before use. CAUTION • Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. • Never attempt to remove the casing from the battery pack 1.
  • Page 6: Installing The Belt Clip

    INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied 3x8mm screws. Note: If the belt clip is not installed its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment. CAUTION Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip as it may cause damage to the transceiver.
  • Page 7: Installing The Optional Speaker / Microphone (Or Headset)

    INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL SPEAKER / MICROPHONE (OR HEADSET) 1. Insert the speaker / microphone (or headset) plugs into the speaker / microphone jacks. 2. Attach the locking bracket using the supplied 3x6mm screw Note: The transceiver is not fully water resistant while using the speaker / microphone.
  • Page 8: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED...
  • Page 9: Programmable Auxiliary Functions

    PROGRAMMABLE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Your dealer can program each of the Side 1 and Side 2 keys with one of the following auxiliary functions. Refer to their descriptions, starting on page 8. • Key Lock • Key Lock (with backup) • Monitor •...
  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Turn the Power switch / Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver power ON • A beep sounds if enabled by your dealer 2. Press the key programmed with the Monitor or Squelch Off function to hear background noise, then release the Power switch / Volume control to adjust the volume 3.
  • Page 11: Advanced Operations

    ADVANCED OPERATIONS The following functions are programmable by your dealer as described on page 6. KEY LOCK Press and hold the key programmed as Key Lock for 1 second to lock/unlock the transceiver keys. The following keys/functions can still be used when Key Lock is active: Key Lock, Monitor, Monitor Momentary, PTT, Squelch Off, Squelch Off Momentary and Volume.
  • Page 12: Priority Scan

     Scanning starts from the current channel and ascends through the channel numbers.  The LED indicator flashes green.  When a signal is received on a channel and signalling matches, the LED indicator lights green. To end Scan, press the Scan or Scan + Temporary Delete key again. PRIORITY SCAN If enabled, a priority channel is set up one of two ways: ...
  • Page 13: Voice Operated Transmission (Vdx)

    VOICE OPERATED TRANSMISSION (VDX) VDX operation allows you to transmit hands-free. This feature must first be activated by your dealer and can only be used if you are using a supported headset. When operating VDX, you must set a VDX Gain level. This setting allows the transceiver to recognize sound levels.
  • Page 14 6. Turn the transceiver power OFF and then ON again to activate VDX NOTE • The speaker/microphone is connected to the transceiver while the VDX function is switched ON and VDX Gain level is configured to a higher, more sensitive level. Louder received signals may cause the transceiver to start transmission.
  • Page 15: Background Operations

    BACKGROUND OPERATIONS TIME-OUT TIMER (TOT) The purpose of the Time-out Timer is to prevent any caller from using a channel for an extended period of time. If you continuously transmit for a period of time that exceeds the programmed time set by your dealer (default is 1 minute) the transceiver will stop transmitting and an alert tone will sound.
  • Page 16: Channel Annunciation

    Although it may seem like you have your own private channel while using CTCSS/DCS, other parties can still hear your calls if they set up their transceiver with the same tone or code. Silverstone Crescent Kyalami Business Park P.O. Box 76117, Wendywood, 2144 Tel. (011) 996-4400 Fax. (011) 466-1878 Web: http:\\www.qd-group.co.za...

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