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  • Page 1 VHF FM Transceiver User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................4 SECTION 1 Important ............................4 Explicit defi nitions ..........................4 Precautions ............................4 Safety training information ......................6 Included in your package ......................7 QUICK GUIDE ............................. 8 SECTION 2 Preparation ............................8 Your fi rst contact ........................... 10 Repeater operation ........................
  • Page 4 Setting a frequency ........................26 Setting audio/squelch level ......................28 Receive and transmit ........................28 Display type (USING INITIAL SET MODE) ..................29 Key lock function ...........................30 REPEATER OPERATION ..........................31 SECTION 7 General............................31 Reversed duplex mode (USING SET MODE) ................31 Offset frequency (USING SET MODE) ..................
  • Page 5 SCAN OPERATION ........................... 45 SECTION 10 10.1 Scan types ............................45 10.2 Programmed scan ........................46 10.3 Memory scan ..........................47 10.4 Skip channels ..........................47 10.5 Priority watch ..........................48 10.6 Scan resume condition (USING INITIAL SET MODE) ..............49 SUBAUDIBLE TONES ..........................50 SECTION 11 11.1 Tone squelch ..........................50...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this M-Tech product. 1.2 Explicit defi nitions The MT-V82N VHF Transceivers are designed and built with M-Tech’s superior technology and Word Defi nition craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should  WARNING! Personal injury, fi re hazard or provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
  • Page 7 -10°C your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. (+14˚F) or above +60°C (+140˚F). The use of non M-Tech battery packs/chargers may NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source impair transceiver performance and invalidate the that is DC fused at more than 5 A.

  • Page 8: Safety Training Information

    M-Tech belt-clips which are listed in this radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF manual when attaching the radio to your belt, etc.

  • Page 9: Included In Your Package

    INTRODUCTION interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate ① ② the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites. ③ 1.5 Included in your package Supplied Accessories 1.

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE Charging with the BC-82S 2.1 Preparation The BC-82S provides rapid charging battery Battery pack replacement pack with or without a transceiver attached. The Before replacing the battery pack, push and hold following is additionally required: for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. •...
  • Page 11 QUICK GUIDE About the adapter/spacer Antenna The adapter (Spacer A) only is required for MT-V82N. Attach the antenna When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C), push the to the transceiver as latch carefully with your fi nger to remove the spacer illustrated at right.

  • Page 12: Your Fi Rst Contact

    2.2 Your fi rst contact for 1 sec. to reset the CPU and turn power [PWR] Now that you have your MT-V82N ready, you are excited to get on the air. We would like to walk you 2. Adjusting audio output level through a few basic operational steps to make your fi...

  • Page 13: Repeater Operation

    QUICK GUIDE Example 2 - when entering 144.800 MHz Direct frequency input from the keypad is also available. Push TONE ➥ To enter the desired frequency, enter 6 digits starting from the 100 MHz digit. 5. Transmit and receive • Entering three to fi ve digits ➥...

  • Page 14: Programming Memory Channels

    , then push and hold for 1 [A•FUNC] [C•MR] sec. to program. The MT-V82N has a total of 207 memory channels • 3 beeps sound. (including 6 scan edges and 1 call channel) for storing often used operating frequency, repeater settings, etc.

  • Page 15: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Belt Clip 3.1 Accessory attachment Conveniently attaches to your belt. Antenna Attach the belt clip with the supplied screws using Attach the antenna a phillips screwdriver. to the transceiver as To attach the belt clip illustrated below. [SP/MIC] cap Handstrap (Not supplied) Slide the hand Keep the...

  • Page 16: Controls And Panel

    CONTROLS AND PANEL 4.1 Switches, controls, keys and connectors ❶ CONTROL DIAL [VOL] *Rotate to adjust the volume level. ❺ ❷ PTT SWITCH [PTT] ❶ Push and hold to transmit; release to receive. ❸ UP/DOWN KEYS [▲]/[▼] *Selects the operating frequency. ❷...
  • Page 17 CONTROL AND PANEL ❼ FUNCTION DISPLAY [DATA] JACK Connect to a PC or GPS receiver via the RS-232 ❽ SQUELCH/MONITOR SWITCH [MONI] cable (Dsub 9 pin) for data communication in Push and hold to force the squelch open, and the RS-232 format. set the squelch level, if required.
  • Page 18 CONTROL AND PANEL KEYPAD [1•TONE] ➥ Input digit “1” during frequency [A•FUNC] input, memory channel selection, Access to secondary function. etc. (p.26, 35) ➥ After pushing , selects [A•FUNC] [B•CALL] the subaudible tone function. Selects the call channel. (p.35) (p.31, 51) [C•MR] [2•P.BEEP] ➥...
  • Page 19 CONTROL AND PANEL [4•DUP] [7•PRIO] ➥ Input digit “4” during frequency ➥ Input digit “7” during frequency input, memory channel selection, input, memory channel selection, etc. (p.26, 35) etc. (p.26, 35) ➥ After pushing , selects ➥ After pushing , starts [A•FUNC] [A•FUNC] duplex function (–duplex,...

  • Page 20: Function Display

    CONTROL AND PANEL [0•OPT] 4.2 Function display ➥ Input digit “0” during frequency input, memory channel selection, ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ etc. (p.26, 35) ➥ After pushing , selects an [A•FUNC] optional function mode. ❼ [#•BANK] After pushing , enters a [A•FUNC] memory bank selection.
  • Page 21 CONTROL AND PANEL ❹ DUPLEX INDICATOR (p.31) ❽ SIGNAL INDICATOR Either “–” or “+” appears during repeater ➥ Shows receiving signal strength as below. operation. ❺ TONE INDICATOR While in the analog (FM) mode operation Weak ⟸ RX Signal level ⟹ Strong ➥...
  • Page 22 CONTROL AND PANEL LOW/MIDDLE POWER INDICATOR (p.28) ➥ “L” or “M” appears when the low or middle output power is selected, respectively. ➥ No indicator appears when high output power is selected. SKIP CHANNEL INDICATOR (p.47) Appears when the selected memory channel is specifi...

  • Page 23: Battery Packs

    BATTERY PACKS Battery Packs 5.1 Battery pack replacement ① Before replacing Battery Voltage Capacity Battery life* pack the battery pack, push and hold BP-3100LI [PWR] 7.2V 3100mAh 9 hrs. for 1 sec. to turn the power OFF. *1 Operating periods are calculated under the following conditions;...

  • Page 24: Battery Caution

    5.2 Battery caution BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.  DANGER! Use/Charge the specifi ed M-Tech • Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or poor batteries only. Only tested and approved for use with genuine M-Tech batteries.

  • Page 25: Charging Note

    BATTERY PACKS transmitting becomes impossible. 5.3 Charging note Battery pack life Prior to using the transceiver for the fi rst time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum When the operating period becomes extremely life and operation. short even after charging the battery pack fully, a •...

  • Page 26: Battery Charging

    BATTERY PACKS Charging with the BC-82S 5.4 Battery charging The BC-82S provides rapid charging battery Recommendation: pack with or without a transceiver attached. The Charge the BP-3100LI (Li-Ion) by BC-82S for 5 following is additionally required: hours. Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni-Cd •...
  • Page 27 BATTERY PACKS About the adapter/spacer The adapter (Spacer A) only is required for MT-V82N. When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C), push the latch carefully with your fi nger to remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter (Spacer A). Remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter.

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION 6.1 Power ON 6.3 Setting a frequency Via the keypad ➥ Push and hold [PWR] ① Push for 1 sec. to turn to select VFO mode, if necessary. [D•CLR] ② To enter the desired frequency, enter 6 digits power ON.
  • Page 29 [▲] [▼] Tuning step selection functions as volume control. The MT-V82N has 8 tuning steps - 5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 50 kHz. ① While pushing [▲] [▼] The tuning step is selectable in...

  • Page 30: Setting Audio/Squelch Level

    BASIC OPERATION 6.4 Setting audio/squelch level 6.5 Receive and transmit ① Push and hold To set the audio level for 1 sec. to turn the power [PWR] Rotate to set the desired [VOL] ② Adjust audio volume to the desired level. audio level while receiving a ③...

  • Page 31: Display Type (Using Initial Set Mode)

    BASIC OPERATION ⑥ Release “Channel Number Indication” type to receive. [PTT] For your information Monitor function: Displays memory channel number. In this type Push and hold to listen to weak signals [MONI] only preprogrammed memory channel numbers that do not open the squelch. are displayed.

  • Page 32: Key Lock Function

    BASIC OPERATION “Channel Name Indication” type 6.7 Key lock function The key lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and function activation. Displays memory channel name you have Push then push and hold [A•FUNC] assigned. In this display pre-programmed for 1 sec. to toggle the [ ✱...

  • Page 33: Repeater Operation

    (p.56). following conditions; SET MODE ③ Push several times to [A•FUNC] [1•TONE] activate the subaudible tone encoder, if MT-V82N required. Input frequency : 145.30 MHz • “ ” appears. Direction : – (negative) • Select the desired subaudible tone frequency, Offset frequency : 0.6 MHz...

  • Page 34: Offset Frequency (Using Set Mode)

    REPEATER OPERATION 7.3 Offset frequency (USING SET MODE) MT-V82N Reversed When communicating through a repeater, the Rx freq. 145.30 MHz 144.70 MHz transmit frequency is shifted from the receive Tx freq. 144.70 MHz 145.30 MHz frequency by an amount determined by the offset frequency.

  • Page 35: Subaudible Tones (Using Set Mode)

    REPEATER OPERATION • Available subaudible tone frequencies (unit: Hz) 7.4 Subaudible tones (USING SET MODE) 67.0 85.4 107.2 136.5 165.5 186.2 210.7 254.1 69.3 88.5 110.9 141.3 167.9 189.9 218.1 Some repeaters require subaudible tones to be 71.9 91.5 114.8 146.2 171.3 192.8...

  • Page 36: Repeater Lockout (Using Initial Set Mode)

    REPEATER OPERATION 1750 Hz TONE 7.5 Repeater lockout (USING INITIAL SET MODE) While pushing , push to transmit a 1750 [PTT] [▲] [▼] Hz tone signal. This function helps prevent interference to other stations by inhibiting your transmission when a signal is received.

  • Page 37: Memory/Call Operation

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION 8.1 General description The transceiver has 207 memory channels encoder or tone squelch and its tone frequency including 6 scan edge memory channels (3 pairs), (p.33, 51) and skip information* (p.47). and 1 call channel. Each of these channels can *except for scan edge memory channels.

  • Page 38: Programming The Memory/Call Channels

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ⑥ Push , then push and hold for 1 [A•FUNC] [C•MR] 8.4 Programming the memory/call channels sec., when 3 beeps will sound to program the ① Push to select VFO mode, if necessary. information into the selected memory channel [D•CLR] ②...

  • Page 39: Channel Name Programming

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ⑥ Push ) to set the name and exit [ ✱ •ENT [D•CLR] 8.5 Channel name programming the channel name programming mode. ① Select a “Channel Name Indication” type in (p.61). INITIAL SET MODE ② Push to select memory [C•MR] mode, if necessary.

  • Page 40: Memory Transfers

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION Memory/call ⇢ memory/call 8.6 Memory transfers ① Select the memory (call) This function transfers a memory channel’s channel to be transferred: contents to VFO (or another memory/call channel). ➥ Push ) to [C•MR] [B•CALL] This is useful when searching for signals around a select the memory (call) memory channel frequency and for recalling the mode.

  • Page 41: Memory Bank Selection

    , then push [A•FUNC] [C•MR] to enter the memory transfer The MT-V82N has a total of 10 banks (A to J). Each mode. memory channel, 0 to 199, may be assigned to one • “ ” and a memory channel of the banks for easy memory management.

  • Page 42: Memory Bank Setting

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ⑤ Push ④ Rotate to select the channel in the bank. to select the [▲] [▼] [VOL] • No channel numbers are displayed for desired bank. memory bank operation. ⑥ To return to regular memory condition, push to enter memory bank [A•FUNC] [#•BANK] mode, then push...

  • Page 43: Transferring Bank Contents

    MEMORY/CALL OPERATION ➥ Push ) to [ ✱ •ENT [D•CLR] 8.9 Transferring bank contents select the bank then push [▲] Contents of programmed memory banks can be to select the desired [▼] cleared or transferred to another bank. contents. • Bank indicator stops blinking. ②...

  • Page 44: Dtmf Memory

    DTMF MEMORY programming mode. 9.1 Programming a DTMF code sequence • “_ _ _ _ _” appears. The transceiver has 16 DTMF memory channels • Programmed memories can be cleared in this (d0 to dF) for storage of often-used DTMF code way.

  • Page 45: Transmitting A Dtmf Code Sequence

    DTMF MEMORY ⑥ Push to save the digits and exit the [MONI] [PTT] 9.2 Transmitting a DTMF code sequence DTMF programming mode. Using a DTMF memory channel • Programmed DTMF code sequence sounds ① Push when is pushed. , then push to enter [MONI] [A•FUNC]...

  • Page 46: Dtmf Transmission Rate (Using Initial Set Mode)

    DTMF MEMORY Manual DTMF code transmission 9.3 DTMF transmission rate While pushing , push digit keys, [PTT] [A•FUNC] [B•CALL] (USING INITIAL SET MODE) to transmit a [C•MR] [D•CLR] [#•BANK] [ ✱ •ENT DTMF code sequence manually. When slow DTMF transmission rates are required with •...

  • Page 47: Scan Operation

    SCAN OPERATION 10.1 Scan types PROGRAMMED SCAN PRIORITY WATCH Priority memory channel watch Start VFO frequency Mch 3 145.20 MHz Scan Priority channel 5 sec. 50 msec. Scan edges Band Band edge edge Priority memory channel watch Jump Programmed scan P1 scans between 1A and 1b, P2 scans bet ween2A and 2b, and P3 scans bet ween 3A and 3b Mch 3 frequencies.

  • Page 48: Programmed Scan

    SCAN OPERATION • When is assigned as tuning dial, rotate [VOL] [VOL] 10.2 Programmed scan to change the scan direction. (p.27, 61) Programmed scan repeatedly scans between Push two user programmed frequencies (memory channels “1A–3A” and “1b–3b”) or scans between ③...

  • Page 49: Memory Scan

    SCAN OPERATION 10.3 Memory scan Memory scan repeatedly scans all programmed ② Rotate memory channels, except those set as skip to select the desired bank, A to J. [VOL] ③ Push channels. ) to select the bank. [ ✱ •ENT [D•CLR] ①...

  • Page 50: Priority Watch

    SCAN OPERATION VFO frequency Memory channel 10.5 Priority watch Priority watch checks for signals on “priority channels” while operating on a VFO frequency. 5 sec. 50 msec. ④ Push Memory or call channel watch to stop watching. [D•CLR] While operating on a VFO frequency, memory Memory scan watch or call channel watch monitors for signals in the selected memory or call channel every 5 sec.

  • Page 51: Scan Resume Condition (Using Initial Set Mode)

    SCAN OPERATION ③ Rotate to select the desired scan resume [VOL] Mch 3 condition. VFO frequency Mch 2 Mch 4 Memory • Pause scan: scan Mch 1 Mch 5 When receiving a signal, scan Priority channel Pause scan Skip pauses on the signal until it Mch 199 Mch 6 5 sec.

  • Page 52: Subaudible Tones

    SUBAUDIBLE TONES heard. 11.1 Tone squelch • When the received signal’s tone does not Operation match, tone squelch does not open, however, The tone squelch opens only when receiving a the S-indicator shows signal strength. signal containing a matching subaudible tone. You •...
  • Page 53 SUBAUDIBLE TONES Setting subaudible tones for • Recommended CTCSS frequencies (unit: Hz) tone squelch operation 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 186.2 225.7 69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 162.2 192.8 233.6 Separate tone frequencies can be select for tone 71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8...

  • Page 54: Pocket Beep Operation

    SUBAUDIBLE TONES tone and exit 11.2 Pocket beep operation SET MODE • The recommended CTCSS frequencies or DTCS codes are shown at previous page. This function listens for subaudible tones and can be used as a “common pager” to inform you that When SET MODE is selected from memory mode.

  • Page 55: Tone Scan

    SUBAUDIBLE TONES 11.3 Tone scan Push By monitoring a signal on a repeater, or using CTCSS DTCS pocket beep or tone squelch function, you can ⑤ When a signal with the matching tone is determine the tone frequency necessary to access received, the transceiver emits beep tones and a repeater or open the squelch.
  • Page 56 SUBAUDIBLE TONES ③ Push , then push to start the - “ ” : CTCSS tone encoder [A•FUNC] [3•T.SCAN] tone scan. - “ ” : CTCSS tone encoder/decoder • To change the scanning direction, push - “ ” : DTCS tone encoder/decoder [▲] ⑤...

  • Page 57: Other Functions

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Repeater tone frequency 12.1 SET MODE Selects tone encoder frequency for accessing a Entering SET MODE repeater, etc. from one of 50 available frequencies. ① Push , then push to enter • 67.0–254.1 Hz (50 tones): 88.5 Hz (default) [A•FUNC] [8•SET] SET MODE...
  • Page 58 OTHER FUNCTIONS DTCS code Offset frequency Selects DTCS (both encoder/ Sets the duplex offset frequency decoder code) for DTCS squelch within 0 to 20 MHz range. During operation. Total of 104 codes duplex (repeater) operation, are available. transmit frequency (or receive when reverse •...
  • Page 59 OTHER FUNCTIONS Scan pause timer LCD backlight Selects the scan pause time from SCt.5, SCt.10, Selects LCD backlight lighting SCt.15 and SCP. 2. When receiving signals, the scan condition from auto, ON and OFF. pauses according to the scan pause time. •...
  • Page 60 OTHER FUNCTIONS Memory bank setting function ON. ② Push Sets the desired memory bank (A to J and OFF) to to select the desired bank to be [▲] [▼] assign the regular memory channels. linked. This item appears when is accessed from •...

  • Page 61: Initial Set Mode At Power On

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Key-touch beep 12.2 INITIAL SET MODE AT POWER ON Turns key-touch beep emission ON (Beep level 1 to is accessed at power on and 3) or OFF. (default: 3) INITIAL SET MODE allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this way, you can “customize”...
  • Page 62 OTHER FUNCTIONS Auto power-off Squelch delay The transceiver can be set to automatically turn Selects squelch delay from short and long to OFF after a specifi ed period with a beep when no prevent repeated opening and closing of the key operations are performed.

  • Page 63: Display Type

    OTHER FUNCTIONS Dial assignment NOTE: When this setting is selected other than Selects control action from volume and tuning [VOL] “FR” (“CH”or “nm”) and accessing from SET MODE dial. memory mode, most of set mode items are • tOP.VO: AF volume (default) restricted.
  • Page 64 OTHER FUNCTIONS Power save • HO (Hold) : Push to monitor the frequency [MONI] Selects duty cycle for power save function from and push again to cancel it. auto, 1:32, 1:16, 1:8, 1:2 and OFF. • P–S.At : Duty cycle changes automatically. (default) •...
  • Page 65 OTHER FUNCTIONS needs to open the squelch. the transceiver ON condition. You are required to turn ON the transceiver by pushing [PWR] every battery attach. ➥ Beep sounds when the attached battery is exhaustion. ALC function • The battery must be charged presently. Sets the ALC (automatic Level Control) function ON OFF: The transceiver memorizes the transceiver ON/ and OFF (default).

  • Page 66: Cpu Reset At Power On

    OTHER FUNCTIONS ➥ While pushing [MONI] 12.3 CPU reset AT POWER ON , push and hold [D•CLR] [PWR] The function display may occasionally display 1 sec. to reset the CPU. erroneous information (e.g. when fi rst applying • “CLEAR” indicates, then power).

  • Page 67: Cloning

    CLONING Cloning allows you to quickly and easily transfer the programmed contents from one transceiver to another transceiver. 13.1 Transceiver-to-transceiver cloning AT POWER ON ① Connect the PC-V82N CLONING CABLE to the ② While pushing [SP] [A•FUNC] jack of the master and sub-transceivers. , turn power ON to enter [▲] •...

  • Page 68: Cloning Using A Pc

    CLONING shows that data is being received from the master transceiver. ④ When cloning is fi nished, turn power OFF, then ON again to exit cloning mode. NOTE: DO NOT push on the sub-transceiver [PTT] during cloning. This will cause a cloning error. (RS-232C type) 13.2 Cloning using a PC (USB type)

  • Page 69: Specifications

    ∘ Frequency Stability ±2.5ppm (-10 C to +60 7.2V DC (6.0 - 10.3V DC acceptable; Input Voltage M-Tech's battery pack only) Receiver Tx - High (7W/5W): 2.6A / Current Drain Intermediate Frequency 46.35MHz / 450kHz (1 Rx - Max. audio: 250mA; Standby: 80mA;...

  • Page 70: Mode Arrangement

    MODE ARRANGEMENT 15.1 SET MODE Push , then push to enter SET MODE. (p.55) • Repeater tone • Tone squelch • DTCS code • DTCS polarity • Offset frequency frequency (p.55) frequency (p.55) (p.56) (p.56) (p.56) • Wide/Narrow • Reverse function setting (p.58) (p.56) : Push...

  • Page 71: Initial Set Mode

    MODE ARRANGEMENT 15.2 INITIAL SET MODE While pushing and holding ,then push to enter INITIAL SET MODE. (p.59) • Key touch beep • Time-out timer • Auto power-off • Repeater lock-out • Squelch delay (p.59) (p.59) (p.60) (p.60) (p.60) • Battery protection function (p.63) •...
  • Page 72 M-Tech Dynamic Corporation Limited Unit 5, 17/F, Grandtech Centre, 8 On Ping Street, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong This user manual is subject to change according to M-Tech Dynamic Corporation Limited without notice. Printed in China...

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