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Alinco DR-138 Instruction Manual

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Alinco Incorporated, Electronics Division
Y odoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F
4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan
Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802
http://www.alinco.com
E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp
VHF FM Transceiver / 136.000-173.9975MHz
All EU and EFTA member states. Operator
license is required.
Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS0662/FNEF-NJ
Printed in China

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  • Page 1 Alinco Incorporated, Electronics Division Y odoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802 http://www.alinco.com E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp VHF FM Transceiver / 136.000-173.9975MHz All EU and EFTA member states. Operator license is required. Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS0662/FNEF-NJ Printed in China...

  • Page 2: Instruction Manual

    VHF FM Mobile Transceiver DR-138 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver. Please read this manual carefully before using the product to ensure full performance, and keep this manual for future reference as it contains information on after-sales service.In case addendum or errata...

  • Page 3: Before Transmitting

    Copyright 2012 All rights reserved. NO part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or transcribed in any form or by any means without the prior writhout the prior written permission of Alinco. Inc,Osaka, Japan, English Edition Printed in China.
  • Page 4 INFORMATION SAFETY TRAINING RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or an antenna specifically authorizedby the WARNING: manufacturer for use with this radio. This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmission. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, In order to comply with RF exposure meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by...

  • Page 5: Handling This Product

    Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void our warranty for repair. Handling this product Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using an earphone or a headset. Excessive audio may damage hearing. Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer.
  • Page 6 Alert Alert Environment and condition of use Environment and condition of use Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may cause It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of interference or receive interference.
  • Page 7 CONTENTS Supplied Accessories/Optional Accessories .....1 Transmitting..................12 Transmitting Tone-burst tone ............12 Supplied Accessories............... 1 Transmitting optional signaling............12 Optional Accessories ............... 1 Memory channel programming............12 Initial Installation ..............2 Memory channel deletIng..............12 Mobile Installation ................2 DC Power Cable Connection............3 KEY OPERATIONS..............13 Fixed Station Operation..............4 ..........13 squelch off/squelch off momentarry REPLACING FUSES ...............
  • Page 8 CONTENTS Sending DTMF call................18 Function Setup By Microphone Keypad ........... 26 Signaling Combination Setup............18 Squelch Level .................. 26 HIGH/MID/LOW Power Selection.............19 Optional Signaling ................26 Band-width Selection ............... 19 Scan Skip ..................27 TX OFF Setup...................19 Frequency/Channel Scan ............... 27 TX OFF Setup ..................

  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories

    Alinco dealer should you have any questions. ALINCO and authorized dealers are not responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual. Standard accessories may change without notice. Warranty Policy: Please refer to any enclosed warranty information or contact your authorized Alinco dealer / distributor for the warranty policy.

  • Page 10: Initial Installation

    Initial Installation Determine the appropriate angle of the transceiver, using the 3 screw Mobile installation hole positions on the side of the mounting bracket. The transceiver may be installed in any position in your car, where the controls and microphone are easily accessible and it does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle or the performance of the set.

  • Page 11: Dc Power Cable Connection

    Initial Installation Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's power supply DC Power Cable Connection connector. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. Mobile Operation The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12V. Never If the ignition-key on/off feature is desired(optional feature),use the connect the transceiver to a 24V battery.

  • Page 12: Fixed Station Operation

    Initial Installation ACC terminal Connect the transceiver's DC power connector to the connector the DC power cable. Cigar-Plug connection Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks Before connecting the DC power to the transceiver, be sure to switch the transceiver and the DC power supply OFF.

  • Page 13: Replacing Fuses

    Initial Installation REPLACING FUSES If the fuse blows, determine the cause, then correct the problem. After the problem is resolved, replace the fuse. If newly installed fuses continue to blow, disconnect the power cable and contact your dealer for assistance. The range of displayed voltage is only from 7V to16V DC.

  • Page 14: Accessories Connections

    Initial Installation Accessories Connections Microphone For voice communications, connect a microphone equipped with External Speaker an 8-pin modular plug into the modular socket on the front of the If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker with an main unit.

  • Page 15: Getting Acquainted

    Getting Acquainted Front panel Microphone connection port Mic.connector Press key until icon appears then press the following key. NO. KEY FUNCTION FUNC/SET Confirms the selective functions and exit V/M/MW Stores data into channels MHz/SHIFT Sets offset direction and offset frequency TS/DCS/LOCK Sets Keypad lock function Switches between HI, MID and LOW power...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Getting Acquainted Rear panel NO. KEY Å FUNCTION Squelch level. In channel mode. Indicates the channel number in channel mode. Channel skip. Decimal point Indicates the decimal point of frequency and the Decimal point scanning function. Indicates the frequency or memory name. Signal is being received or monitor.

  • Page 17: Microphone

    Getting Acquainted microphone MIC Connector Diagram(in the front view of connector) NO. KEY FUNCTION Increase frequency ,channel number or setting value. DOWN Decrease frequency, channel number or setting value. Press the PTT (Push-TO-Talk) key to transmit. Number Key Input VFO frequency or DTMF dial out etc.. DTMF ON/OFF Switches between DTMF dialing or function operating.

  • Page 18: Operating Mode

    Operating Mode (VFO Mode or Channel Mode) According to practical application,you can set the radio works as VFO Commercial radio Mode: Transceiver mode or Channel mode. There are also 2 levels operation When set display mode as "CH", it enters menu to set functions as you need.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Switching The Power On/Off be masked. In this status, turn selector knob or Microphone ] key will increase or decrease frequency quickly According to the option selected during by 1MHz step. installation, press the switch or turn the Under channel mode, you can change the current channel to the ignition key to ACC (speed up) or ON (startup) desired one through selector knob, clockwise turn to the forward...

  • Page 20: Transmitting

    Basic Operations MEMORY CHANNEL PROGRAMMING Please hold the microphone approximately 2.5-5.0cm from your lips , and then speak into the microphone in your normal speaking voice. Under frequency mode (VFO), turn While transmitting, LED lights RED and TX-meter shows relative power level. selector knob to select the desired Release PTT to receive.

  • Page 21: Key Operations

    KEY OPERATIONS squelch off/squelch off momeNTARY CTCSS/DCS Encode and Decode setup Many repeaters require a CTCSS tone Squelch Off: Press key to disable squelch, press MONI MONI or a DCS code encode setting as a “key” again to resume squelch. This is factory default operation. to access the system, so-called “selective- Squelch Off Momentary: Press and hold key to disable...

  • Page 22: Ctcss Scan

    UP / DOWN keys) to enter the setting and return to original status. The : Transmit in middle power T/SQ/DCS icon will remain on the display to show the current selective- calling status. To exit, simply use the TS/DCS key and press it until the : Transmit in low power relative status icon T/TQ/DCS disappears.

  • Page 23: Offset Direction And Offset Frequency Setup

    Repeat above operation, icon disappears, indicating keypad Offset Direction and offset frequency setup lockout function is invalid. Repeater receives a signal(UP-LINK) on one frequency and re- transmits on another frequency(DOWN-LINK). The difference between Current Voltage ENQUIRY these two frequencies is called the offset frequency. If the UP-LINK This function will display Current Battery Voltage.

  • Page 24: Transmitting Edited Dtmf Tones In The Auto-Dialer Memory

    After editing, press PTT or key to send current auto-dialer CALL tones. Press to exit and store. MONI Transmitting Edited DTMF tones in the Auto-dialer memory While pressing and holding key, press key to enter into TS/DCS auto-dialer enquiry Turn selector knob to select desired auto-dialer group to transmit. Press PTT or key to transmit selected DTMF tones.

  • Page 25: Parameter Setting Mode

    PARAMETER SETTING MODE Press and hold key for over 2s to enter the parameter setting waken,...etc. The signalling edition must be done through programming mode. software. Press and hold key for over 2s to Press to select the desired menu. CALL MONI enter into setting menu.

  • Page 26: Sending 2-Tone Call

    Turn selector knob to select the desired sending 5TONE group, In 5Tone signaling mode,press for 2s until LCD displays CALL Press [PTT] to transmit selected group. "AN---",turn selector knob to select desired digit(caller ID).In this mode,press to confirm exist digit and move cursor to Total:100groups,00-99,Default:00.

  • Page 27: High/Mid/Low Power Selection

    Turn selector knob to select the desired setting. If select "SQ",it indicates you can hear the calling from caller when receive a matching carrier. HI: High TX Power If LCD displays "CTC",it indicates MI : Middle TX Power you can hear the calling from caller LOW: Low TX Power when receive a matching carrier and CTCSS/DCS signaling .

  • Page 28: Busy Channel Lockout

    Turn selector knob to select the desired Editing Channel NAME (Available only in Memory mode) setting . In memory-mode, press and hold On:In current channel,Press PTT to key for over 2s to enter setting menu. transmit Press key to choose No.11 CALL MONI OFF:In current channel,Press PTT is...

  • Page 29: Talk Around

    Talk Around Scrambler setup (Encryption) By Talk Around function,you can directly communicate with other radios An analog voice inversion scrambler is equipped. This special audio in your group in case the repeater is not activated or when you are out of process can offer a more confidential communication.

  • Page 30: Beep Sound

    beep sound APO (Auto power off) The beep provides confirmation of entry, error status or malfunctions of Once APO is activated, the radio will be automatically switched off the transceiver. You can enable or disable beep sounds. when the pre-set time is elapsed. Press and hold key for over 2s to Press and hold...

  • Page 31: Display Iiiumination Color Setting

    General Setting Display iiiumination color setting LCD dimmer This is to select the display illumination color. Press and hold key for over 2s to enter setting menu. Press and hold key for over 2s to enter setting menu. CALL MONI Press key to choose No.24 MONI...

  • Page 32: Pin Setup

    General Setting Address list Press key to choose No.26 menu, LCD displays"DSP— CALL MONI You store desired ID and corresponding ID name in address list.The FR". LCD displays ID corresponding name if radio received ANI calling and Turn selector knob to select the desired find matching ID in address list .

  • Page 33: General Setting

    General Setting Press and hold key for over 2s to enter general setting menu. Press key to choose No.29 MONI CALL menu, LCD displays "RESTORE". Turn selector knob to select the desired operation. FA C T: R e s u m e f a c t o r y d e f a u l t f o r channel,signaling and general setting.

  • Page 34: Microphone Operation

    Microphone Operation Switches between VFO and channel mode DOWN UP In standby, press key to switch between channel mode and Frequency mode (VFO). Short Calling In standby,press to transmit the selected DTMF/2TONE/5TONE Numeric Keys in current channel. Transmitting DTMF Code:In standby,press , LCD displays DTMF data and group.Press [ ] key to select the...

  • Page 35: Scan Skip

    BU: Enable BCLO, Carrier lockout, transmitting is inhibited when When first bit of Exa byte in frequency displays "F",it current channel receives a matching carrier;press [PTT] to emit error indicates 5Tone function enable. voice prompt. This function can be temporarily used in channel mode. Once the RL: Enable BTLO, transmitting is inhibited when current channel radio is turned off or switched to another channel, the temporary receives a matching carrier but dis-matching CTCSS/DCS.press...

  • Page 36: Tot (Time-Out Timer)

    TOT (Time-out timer) Talk Around By Talk Around function,you can directly communicate with other radios The time-out timer limits the amount of transmitting time. When you in your group in case the repeater is not activated or when you are out of reach the time limit which has been programmed by your dealer, your the repeater range.

  • Page 37: Lcd Backlight

    Microphone Operation HI:High Power MI:Middle Power LOW:Low Power Press number keys to exit and store. LCD Backlight In standby status,press , then press LCD displays"LAMP- XX" . Press [ ] to select desired backlight brightness(1-32 levels). Press number keys to confirm and exit.

  • Page 38: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft Alarm When the alarm cable QL-01(A) or QL-01(B) is removed from the This function is mainly use for simple anti-theft alarm device in vehicles. When the transceiver be removed in an improper manner,the transceiver DATA jack or cut by improper sequence, the alarm function enable will emit and transmit alarming and background voice to system and and will alarm as programmed.

  • Page 39: Cable Clone

    Cable Clone This feature will copy the programmed data and parameters in the master unit to slave units. It copies the parameters and memory program settings. Use optional CP50 cloning cable, connect the cable between the data jacks on both master and slave. Press and hold key, then press key to enter into cloning mode, LCD displays "...

  • Page 40: Programming Software Installing And Starting (In Windows Xp System)

    Programming Software Installing and Starting (in windows XP system) Double click ” DR_138 setup.exe“, then follow the installing instruction. Install USB Cable Driver Programme Click start menu in computer, under “ALL PROGRAMS” menu, (As pic 1) choose and click “USB To Com port” in DR_138 program, install “USB To Com port”...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Default Setting after Resetting(VHF) Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Causes and Potential Solutions DCS encode DR-138 and decode + and - polarities of power connection (a) Power is on, nothing are reversed. Connect red lead to plus VFO frequency 145.00MHz...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications General Receiver (ETSI EN 300 086 standard testing ) Narrow band Frequency Range VHF: 136-173.9975MHz Sensitivity ≤0.35μV (12dB Sinad) Adjacent Channel Number of Channels 200 channels ≥60dB Selectivity Intermodulation ≥60dB Channel Spacing Spurious Rejection ≥70dB 12.5K (Narrow band) 5KHz, 6.25KHz, 8.33KHz, 10KHz, 12.5KHz, Audio Response +1~-3dB(0.3~2.55KHz) Phase-locked Step...

  • Page 43: Groups Ctcss Tone Frequency(Hz)

    Appendix 50 groups CTCSS Tone Frequency(Hz) 1024 groups DCS Code. 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1 69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6 71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8 74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3 77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1...

  • Page 44: Attached Chart

    Attached Chart N is positive code, I is negative code, total: 232groups.

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