Summary of Contents for Alan USA HP105
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Page 1: User's Manual
HP105/HP405 User manual HP105/80-150 VHF Handheld Transceiver HP405/80-400 UHF Handheld Transceiver User’s Manual Copyright 2000 by Alan USA; all rights reserved. Page. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
HP105/HP405 User manual In this book… User’s Manual..............................1 IN THIS BOOK… ..............................2 ..............................3 NTRODUCTION ..............................3 ARNING NOTES .................................. 3 AFETY ......................5 ONVENTIONS AND YMBOLS IN THIS PART NAMES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS......................6 ..................................6 ................................... 6 RONT )............................ -
Page 3: Introduction
HP105/HP405 User manual Introduction Congratulations. HP105/HP405 is a Professional Radio. Its rugged design allows it to be your reliable partner even during hard working days. To extend the flexibility the radio is provided with VOX function, which allows switching the transmission just by talking in full hands free condition. - Page 4 HP105/HP405 User manual Use only genuine accessories. Non original ones could seriously damage your handheld transceiver. Do not use your radio near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it. If the transceivers get wet immediately dry it by a soft and clean cloth.
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Page 5: Conventions And Symbols In This Book
HP105/HP405 User manual Conventions and Symbols in this Book This symbol marks a ‘note’. Notes are hints or tips which offer additional information to help you. " This symbol marks a ‘caution’. Cautions are special notices which you should read and follow carefully to avoid possible damage to your equipment and to avoid potential danger to yourself or other people. -
Page 6: Part Names And Their Functions
HP105/HP405 User manual Part Names and their functions Please have a look to the following parts description in order to familiarize with the transceiver’s main parts and controls. Numbers in brackets refer to the illustration. [1] Antenna connector. Fit the antenna to this connector (MX thread type). -
Page 7: Side (Left And Right)
HP105/HP405 User manual Side (left and right) [7] Microphone connector. remote speaker/microphone, headsets for VOX use and other accessories. It must be protected with the supplied rubber cap when not in use. For the related connections please “Microphone connection”. [8] Battery pack. This NiMH battery pack supplies energy to your radio. -
Page 8: Setup
HP105/HP405 User manual Setup Unpacking The following items are in the package: (a) Transceiver’s main body (b) Rubber ducky antenna (c) Battery pack NiMH 1,300 mA/H (d) Slow-rate battery charger (e) Belt clip User’s guide (this book!) If something is missing please promptly advise your supplier. -
Page 9: Fitting/Removing The Antenna
HP105/HP405 User manual Fitting/removing the antenna To fit the antenna: 1) Locate the antenna terminal (thread MX connector) on transceiver’s top. 2) Hold the transceiver with one hand and the base (the thicker part) of the antenna with the other one. -
Page 10: Installing/Removing The Belt Clip
HP105/HP405 User manual Installing/removing the belt clip The supplied belt allows you to hang the transceiver up to your belt or jacket when you are not using the radio and you are just in stand-by condition (ready to receive calls). -
Page 11: Basic Operations
HP105/HP405 User manual Basic Operations This section describes how the standard operations work. Standard operation can be changed by programming; moreover the functions the radio includes can be modified via an IBM compatible PC. For this reason the way your radio operates may be upgraded and may slightly differ from what is described here. -
Page 12: Monitor
Transmission Power Your HP105/HP405 can transmit with two power levels according to the distance of your party station(s). This option is programmed via PC and the user can not modify it. We do recommend, when possible, to use the Low power: it will increase the battery duty and will reduce the risk to make interference with stations not belonging to your radio network which may share the same channel with you. -
Page 13: Scanning Channels
Scanning channels If you have more than one channel programmed, your HP105/HP405 can scan them: in other words it can cycle through them and stop when a signal is detected. The advanced scan functions of the radio allow to optionally look for carrier or carrier with CTCSS/DCS or CTCSS. - Page 14 HP105/HP405 User manual 1) Switch on the radio keeping pressed the FUNC key. 2) Connect the optional headset with built-in microphone to the microphone connector located on the transceiver’s side. 10) Ensure that the headset’s built-in microphone is located close to the side of your mouth.
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Page 15: Care And Maintenance
HP105/HP405 User manual Care and Maintenance Battery Packs Information on rechargeable batteries • When the battery pack is new it doesn’t provide 100% of its efficiency; it means that it might be discharged earlier. To reach the full battery life you have to “run-in” the battery with at least 3-4 deep charging/discharging cycles, after that it will reach its maximum capacity. -
Page 16: Erasing Memory Effect
HP105/HP405 User manual • When possible charge battery packs only when they are completely discharged, i.e. when the battery icon has no bars inside. • Don’t remove the battery from the charger before the necessary time to provide a full charge. -
Page 17: Radio Maintenance
HP105/HP405 User manual " Never try to disassemble or service the charger by yourself. Always contact your local dealer for assistance. " To reduce the risk of electric shocks disconnect the plug before providing any cleaning or maintenance. Grasp the plug (not the cable) to remove the plug from the socket. The use of non-suitable extension can cause fire or electric shocks. -
Page 18: Optional Accessories
HP105/HP405 User manual Optional accessories These optional accessories can be used to improve the transceiver’s performances: Spare battery pack. It extends the duty time and minimizes the possibility of memory effect (please see “Memory effect”). Slow charger. It recharges the battery packs in 10 to 12 hours Rapid charger. - Page 19 HP105/HP405 User manual and 2,5 mm. and connected as follows: The suggested speaker input impedance is 8 Ohms The microphone should be condenser low-impedance type. Any accessory should be of high quality suitable for professional use. " Please don’t connect any accessory that you are not sure of meeting the above stated requirements.
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Page 20: Quick Reference
HP105/HP405 User manual Quick reference Operation resume Once you are familiar with your transceiver you will know that it’s very easy to use any one of its functions, you just have to do what follows: 1) Press the MON to enable/disable GROUP MODE (CTCSS or DCS). -
Page 21: Service
HP105/HP405 User manual SERVICE: If it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service: Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Pack the original box in a suitable shipping carton. Improper packing will result in damage during shipment. -
Page 22: Limited Warranty
HP105/HP405 User manual LIMITED WARRANTY Alan USA Inc. will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland FRS or GMRS transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within ONE YEAR following the initial consumer purchase. -
Page 23: Index
HP105/HP405 User manual Index Adjusting Volume Antenna fitting/removing Battery charger rapid (optional) standard Battery pack Charging Battery packs cleaning Erasing memory effect Information on rechargeable batteries Memory effect Proper changing Warnings for battery and chargers use Belt clip Care and Maintenance... - Page 24 HP105/HP405 User manual Radio maintenance Rapid charger Reception 11; 12 Safety Scanning channels Setup Battery pack Belt clip Charging the battery pack Fitting antenna Package contents Unpacking Switching the radio ON/OFF Transmission Transmission Power Transmission Power Warning notes Warnings for battery and chargers use...
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