GME TX677 Instruction Manual

GME TX677 Instruction Manual

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2 watt UHF CB Handheld Radio
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 TX677 2 watt UHF CB Handheld Radio INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Preface

    – simply adjust your radio volume for best performance. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018...
  • Page 3: Standard Communications Contract Warranty Against Defects

    Standard Communications Contract Warranty Against Defects This warranty against defects is given by Standard Communications Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.g. 1. Consumer guarantees Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
  • Page 4: Warranty Period

    Warranty period We provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray products. No repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the period from original date of purchase.
  • Page 5: Record Of Amendments

    Preface TX677 Instruction Manual Record of Amendments Rev. Date Description June 2018 Original Issue PMV/KP © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Battery Usage ..........................17 Battery Low Alert ........................17 Conserving Battery Power ....................... 17 Standby Mode ......................... 17 Use CTCSS/DCS ........................17 Avoid Scanning ........................17 © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 7 Call Alarm Selection ........................ 27 Dual Watch ..........................28 Dual Watch Operation ......................28 Specifications ..........................32 General ........................... 32 Power Supply .......................... 32 © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents TX677 Instruction Manual Receiver ..........................32 Transmitter ..........................32 © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 9: Emergency Channels

    Avoid storing or charging your radio in direct sunlight. • Avoid storing or using your radio where temperatures are below -20°C or above +60°C. • © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 10: Accessories Supplied

    USB/Micro USB lead (LE06i) • 2 x Removable flexible antenna (AE4025) • Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available as part of the TX677 radio set: Twin desktop charger (BCD017) • USB 12V vehicle charger (BCV010) • Leather carry case (LC008) •...
  • Page 11: Features

    Keypad Lock: Prevents accidental button presses. Interface Backlit LCD: For night viewing. Refer the preface for important information concerning the UHF CB radio. † © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 12: Controls

    This section provides figures and a table that describes various parts of the TX677 radio. 12 11 The table that follows is a numbered description of the parts of the TX677 radio, as labeled in the diagram above. Label No.
  • Page 13: Lcd Icons

    TX677 Instruction Manual LCD Icons The following figure and table below describes the icons on the LCD screen of the TX677 radio. The table that follows is a numbered description of the icons on the LCD screen, as labeled in the diagram above.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    TX677 Instruction Manual Charging the Battery The TX677 is powered by a 3.7V 1600mAh Li-ion battery pack. The battery pack should be fully charged before being used for the first time to ensure maximum capacity is available. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the TX677 Single Unit The TX677 is supplied with a 240V AC adaptor and a USB lead. The AC adaptor will charge a fully discharged 1600mAh battery pack to full capacity in around 4 hours. To charge the radio: 1.
  • Page 16: Charging The Tx677 Twin Pack

    LED may not switch to green. This is due to the lower charge current available from the 12V vehicle chargee. Both the AC charger and 12V vehicle charger can also be used to directly charge a single TX677 radio in around 4 hours.
  • Page 17: Battery Usage

    This is because it must ‘wake up’ more often to monitor each channel for activity. In addition, scanning increases the chance of finding a signal thereby keeping the receiver ‘awake’ and the Squelch open more often. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 18: Use Low Transmit Power

    CTCSS/DCS tones). If no further signals are received, the unit will return to ‘standby’ mode after a few seconds. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018...
  • Page 19: Transmitting

    Briefly press the SQL key. This will allow you to check the current channel for activity before transmitting, particularly if you have CTCSS/DCS enabled. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 20: Keypad Lock

    The Duplex mode is set through the Menu. Please refer the menu options in the Menu section further in this manual. Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 21: Factory Reset

    There must be at least 2 channels stored in the scan memory. If not, the radio will not scan. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018...
  • Page 22: Scanning Features

    2. Press and hold the SQL key. The selected CTCSS or DCS code will be displayed on that channel. Channels that have Silent mode enabled will now remain quiet unless a signal containing your chosen code is received. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 23: Menu Options

    To step to the next menu item, press the Menu key again. • To change options in selected menu, press the keys. • To store your selection and exit menu, press the PTT switch. • © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 24: Duplex Mode Selection

    7. Press the PTT switch to confirm and store your selection. The (CTCSS) or icon remains on the display to confirm the code system you have selected. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 25: Transmitter Power

    The radio should now display the selected channel number along with the Hi or Lo icon to indicate the transmit power you have set on that channel. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018...
  • Page 26: Vox Settings

    1 (most sensitive) to 5 (least sensitive) or select ‘AUT’ (Auto) for an automatic setting. 4. Press the PTT switch to confirm and store your selection. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 27: Roger Beep Tone

    (listen to) the 5 available Call Melodies (1 – 5). 4. To disable the call melodies, select ‘oF’. 5. Press the PTT switch to confirm and store your selection. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 28: Dual Watch

    To stop Dual Watch, briefly press the Menu key followed by the key. This is equivalent to selecting ‘oF’ in the Dual Watch menu setting. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
  • Page 29 Content TX677 Instruction Manual The table that follows details the CTCSS tone frequencies of the TX677 radio. CTCSS Tone Frequencies Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency 67.0 107.2 167.9 159.8 71.9 110.9 173.8 165.5 74.4 114.8 179.9 171.3 77.0 118.8 186.2 177.3 79.7...
  • Page 30 Content TX677 Instruction Manual The table that follows details the DCS tones of the TX677 radio. DCS Tone Chart Code Code Code Code Code Code – – – – – – – – © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 Content TX677 Instruction Manual The table that follows details the UHF CB operating frequencies of the TX677 radio. UHF CB Operating Frequencies Frequency Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) (MHz) 476.425 477.100 476.7875 476.450 477.125 476.8125 476.475 477.150 476.8375 476.500 477.175 476.8625 476.525...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Transmit Power: Hi: 1.8 watts Lo: 0.5 watt Specifications are typical unless otherwise indicated and may be subject to change without notice or obligation. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157...
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