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  • Page 1 XRS-330C Super Compact Hideaway 80 Channel UHF CB Radio INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface XRS-330C Instruction Manual Preface Copyright Notice Standard Communications Pty Ltd reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia...

  • Page 3: Telemetry Channels

    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 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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents XRS-330C Instruction Manual Table of Contents Preface ............................2 Copyright Notice ........................2 Important Information Concerning UHF CB Radio ..............2 Emergency Channels ......................2 Telemetry Channels ........................3 Standard Communications Contract Warranty Against Defects..........3 Introduction ..........................9 Features ............................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents XRS-330C Instruction Manual Brightness ..........................14 Transmitting ..........................15 Time-out Timer ........................15 Busy Lockout ........................... 15 Voice Scrambler ........................16 Beep Tone Volume ........................16 Dynamic Volume Control (DVC) ....................16 Selecting the Active Speaker ....................17 Microphone Gain ........................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents XRS-330C Instruction Manual Sending a SelCall ........................28 Receiving a SelCall ........................28 Quiet mode ..........................29 Setting up the Quiet mode ....................29 Activating the Quiet mode ....................29 Receiving signals in the Quiet mode ................. 29 Scanning in the Quiet mode ....................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents XRS-330C Instruction Manual ..............................48 XRS Features ........................... 49 Location Services ....................... 49 Voice Playback ........................49 Active Mute ........................51 Installation ..........................52 General ........................... 52 Installing the cradle ......................... 52 Mounting the cradle ....................... 52 Option 1..........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Introduction Your GME XRS-330C 80 channel radio is Australian designed and manufactured and is the most advanced UHF Citizen Band radio available. It combines the very latest in electronic hardware with the most up-to-date computer aided design and manufacturing techniques to produce a super compact mobile radio with outstanding specifications, features and performance.

  • Page 10: Signal Processing

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Signal processing Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Measures, filters and compresses standard analogue • audio signals and converts them into digital format. Allows advanced RF and audio processing techniques to be applied to maximise the radio’s performance. Advanced Signal Management (ASM): Identifies interference caused by strong local •...

  • Page 11: Xrs Apps

    CB channels. This feature complies with the Radio Communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence 2015. GME values your privacy, and does not collect any of your location data. The location data is only stored within the XRS Location Services app and is transmitted from your XRS Connect radio.

  • Page 12: General Operation

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual 4. If secure pairing is turned on; In the radio’s Bluetooth menu, navigate to Pair and select it to put the radio into ‘pair’ mode. You will be asked to confirm a security PIN on both the mobile device and radio.

  • Page 13: Controller Microphone

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Controller Microphone Programmable (Top) Func on Microphone Push to Talk Bu on OLED Display Programmable (XRS) Scan Func on Key Duplex Power Squelch Priority Speaker Channel Up Volume + Menu/Enter Volume - Channel Down Back General Power Press and hold the key to turn the radio on.

  • Page 14: Selecting Channels

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Selecting Channels To select a channel, press the (up/down) keys. Press to select a higher channel or to select a lower channel. The selected channel is displayed on the OLED Display. Press and hold either key to advance quickly through the channels.

  • Page 15: Transmitting

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual level to minimum for low light viewing. This saves having to manually readjust the brightness level when moving into low light environments. To assign the Dim function to a key, press the MENU key and navigate to Prog Buttons and its options to configure this feature.

  • Page 16: Voice Scrambler

    Once the scrambler has been activated your transmission and reception will only be intelligible to others using the same scrambler technology.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Active Speaker

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Selecting the Active Speaker The XRS-330C radio has a speaker mounted inside the microphone and support for connecting an external speaker. By default, sound is reproduced by both speakers; however if you prefer, one of these speakers can be switched off, leaving either the microphone’s speaker or the external speaker to reproduce...

  • Page 18: Repeater And Duplex Mode

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Repeater and Duplex Mode Duplex operation allows the radio to transmit on a different frequency to that which it receives. This allows operation through repeater stations. A repeater station consists of a linked transmitter/receiver combination installed in a prominent location.

  • Page 19: Priority Channel

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Priority Channel The Priority channel feature allows you to instantly recall any one of the 80 CB channels in your radio. This feature can be used to provide instant access to your working channel or your local repeater channel at the press of key.

  • Page 20: Programming The Scan Memories

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Programming the scan memories Each Scan Group has its own separate channel memory allowing you complete freedom to program your choice of channels into each group. To add/remove channels from the selected scan memory: 1. Select the required channel using the key.

  • Page 21: Open Scan

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Open Scan Open Scan allows a group of channels to be scanned in an ascending sequence. If a signal is found, the scan will pause on that channel. During this time you can press the PTT on the microphone and talk on the channel.

  • Page 22: Priority Scan

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual If you press the PTT while the radio is scanning, the scan will pause and the radio will transmit on the working channel. After the channel has remained clear for 5 seconds scanning will resume. If your radio pauses on a busy channel and you wish to talk on that channel, wait for a break in the conversation then press the PTT.

  • Page 23: Network Scan (Net-Scan)

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual If a signal appears on any other channel, scanning will pause on that channel and will • remain there while the channel is busy - as long as there are no signals on the Priority channel. During this time, the receiver will continue to check the Priority channel every 2 seconds resulting in a series of small breaks in the reception.

  • Page 24: Enabling Net-Scan

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Enabling Net-Scan To select network scan and a suitable CTCSS/DCS code: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Navigate through the menu to select SCAN SETTINGS and choose from the options available. Using Net-Scan With Net-Scan mode enabled, briefly press SCAN. A high beep will be heard, ‘SCANNING’ will be displayed and the icon will animate.

  • Page 25: Choosing Ctcss Or Dcs

    If communicating with other GME radios, you may choose from any of the 50 tones. However, to ensure compatibility, please refer to the tone set table listed in each radio’s Instruction manual because the tones used in older GME models may be listed in a different order to those in your radio.

  • Page 26: Busy Lockout

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual icon (CTCSS) or icon (DCS) will be displayed at the top of the display to indicate Silent mode is now enabled on that channel. You cannot enable Silent mode unless a CTCSS or DCS tone has been selected in the ‘RADIO SETTINGS’...

  • Page 27: Selective Calling

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual key, Silent mode is restored and the radio becomes quiet again. You will only have a brief moment to monitor the channel for signals because holding the key for more than a few seconds will switch the radio off.

  • Page 28: Sending A Selcall

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual The QUIET mode overrides the normal active mute system to ensure that the radio remains quiet even when the channel is busy. When QUIET is set, you may see the icon appear on the display indicating the channel is being used. However, unless someone transmits your SelCall Ident, nothing will be heard in the speaker.

  • Page 29: Quiet Mode

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Quiet mode The Quiet mode mutes the receiver to prevent incoming signals from being heard in the speaker until your SelCall Ident is received. In this way you can monitor a busy channel for personal calls without being disturbed by unwanted signals. If your SelCall number is received, the Quiet mode is cancelled and all incoming signals are heard in the speaker.

  • Page 30: Scanning In The Quiet Mode

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual cancelled and the alarm will beep to alert you to the call. In addition, the caller’s name and number will be displayed. All channels will now be open for normal transmission and reception. Scanning in the Quiet mode The radio will allow you to scan while the QUIET mode is active.

  • Page 31: Call Acknowledge In Group Mode

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual to step forward to the NEXT digit position or BACK to step back to the previous digit position. 5. Repeat until the first 4 digits have been entered. At the last digit use the keys to select ‘A’.

  • Page 32: Context Menu Examples

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Context menu examples SEL:NEXT = Press MENU for NEXT HLD:CALL = Hold MENU for NEXT SEL:EDIT = Press MENU for EDIT HLD:OPTIONS = Hold MENU for OPTIONS When entering text (e.g. zone names or SelCall numbers), the following characters are available;...

  • Page 33: Menu Table

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Menu Table Menu Option Options Option Settings ZONES Zone 01 GO/EDIT Zone 02 Zone 03 Zone 04 Zone 05 Zone 06 Zone 07 Zone 08 BLUETOOTH Secure pair ON/OFF Pair PROG BUTTONS XRS BUTTON PRESS DISPLAY DIM...

  • Page 34: Receive-Only Channels (Zones)

    50 channels. Zones and channels can each be individually named for easy identification. Programming is done either through the radio menu or through the GME XRS Connect App. The XRS Connect App also offers a range of pre-programmed frequencies in various categories sorted by locations making the selection of suitable channels and frequencies much easier.

  • Page 35: Select A Zone

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Select a Zone 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select ZONES and press MENU. 3. Select the desired Zone from the Zone list. 4. Press MENU [SEL:GO] The radio returns to the main screen with the selected zone displayed below the channel number.
  • Page 36 XRS-330C Instruction Manual MENU Press [SEL:EDIT] to edit the zone name. Use the keys to change the character at the cursor position. MENU BACK Press the key to step forward to the NEXT character position or the key to step back to the previous character position.
  • Page 37 XRS-330C Instruction Manual Add Channels to a New Zone 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Select ZONES and press MENU. 3. Select the desired Zone from the Zone list and HOLD MENU to edit the zone. [HLD:EDIT] 4. Hold MENU to select Options.

  • Page 38: Edit Existing Channels In A Zone

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual 11. Use the keys to change the frequency digit. 12. Press MENU to step to the NEXT digit position or BACK to return to the previous digit position. When editing the kHz digits the entire block of KHz digits will change in 12.5 kHz steps.

  • Page 39: Bluetooth

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual 6. Use the keys to select from the options list them press MENU. Select Go Channel to jump to the select channel • Select Del Channel to delete the selected channel • Select Add Channel to add a new channel •...

  • Page 40: Programmable Buttons

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Pair When Secure Pairing is turned on you must select PAIR in the Bluetooth menu to put the radio into pair mode before you can connect for the first time. Pair mode will timeout after 90 seconds.

  • Page 41: Programming The Xrs Button

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Programming the XRS Button: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Use the keys to select PROG BUTTONS then press MENU to select. 3. Use the keys to select XRS BUTTON PRESS or XRS BUTTON HOLD then press MENU.

  • Page 42: Functions

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual 4. The TOP Button option list is displayed. The currently selected option is marked with a dot. Use the keys to select to desired option then press MENU to select. 5. Press BACK to exit back to the previous menu or HOLD BACK to return to the main screen.

  • Page 43: Radio Settings

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Radio Settings 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Use the keys to select RADIO SETTINGS then press MENU. 3. Use the keys to select from one of the setting options (see the options table below). 4. To alter a value (e.g. Beep Volume) press MENU then use the keys to adjust the value.

  • Page 44: Scan Settings

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Menu Item Description Setting SQUELCH Adjusts the present squelch level. 1 to 9 [2] LEVEL SQUELCH TAIL Enables/Disables the squelch tail. When set to OFF the ON/OFF [ON] squelch tail is silent. SELCALL ACK Enables/disables automatic transmission of an ON/OFF acknowledge beep when your SelCall Ident is received.

  • Page 45: Net-Scan

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Net-Scan To use Net-Scan you must also select a CTCSS or DCS sub-tone. 1. Use the keys to select NETSCAN SUBT then press MENU. 2. Use the keys to scroll through the list of sub-tones then press MENU to select.

  • Page 46: Resending The Last Selcall Number

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual 4. Continue until all 5 SelCall digits have been entered. HOLD MENU to send. [HLD:CALL] Resending the last SelCall number keys to select Last, then HOLD MENU Use the to resend the last SelCall [HLD:CALL] number. Saving the last SelCall number in memory 1.

  • Page 47: Editing The Contact Name

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Editing the contact name 1. Use the keys to change the character or the cursor position. 2. Press MENU to step forward to the NEXT character position or BACK to step [SEL:NEXT] back to the previous character position.

  • Page 48: Adding A New Contact To The Selcall Memory

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Adding a new contact to the SelCall memory 1. Use the keys to scroll to an empty SelCall memory then press MENU [SEL:EDIT] to edit. 2. Use the keys to change the letter or number at the cursor position.

  • Page 49: Xrs Features

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual XRS Features There are three main feature options available under XRS Features: Location Services • Voice Playback • Active Mute • Location Services This feature is used together with the Location Services app, and it allows the radio to broadcast its location at the end of a normal voice transmission.
  • Page 50 XRS-330C Instruction Manual Recording also works when the radio is in the Active Mute mode. • To enable the voice playback feature: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Navigate through the following selections: XRS FEATURES > VOICE PLAYBACK > ENABLE.

  • Page 51: Active Mute

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Active Mute This feature of the XRS Location Services app mutes the XRS Connect radio on phone call, and unmutes the radio at the end of the phone call. You can assign the Active Mute feature to any of the radio’s programmable buttons.

  • Page 52: Installation

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Installation General Your radio is supplied with a U-shaped mounting cradle. As the radio does not contain a built-in speaker, the cradle can be screwed or bolted to any convenient location in your vehicle’s cabin (under or above the dash, on the centre console, under or beside the seat, etc) using the mounting slots provided in the cradle.

  • Page 53: Mounting The Radio

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Mounting the radio © 2019 Standard Communications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. May 2019 49289-3...

  • Page 54: Fitting The Controller Microphone

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Fitting the controller microphone Plug the 8 pin plug into the socket on the front of the main unit or alternatively you can use the adapter and extension cable supplied with the radio. If the main unit is not easily accessible this adapter will allow you to bring the microphone socket to a more convenient position.

  • Page 55: Radio Turns On And Off With The Ignition Switch

    GME has a wide range of suitable 477 MHz UHF CB antennas to suit most installations and applications. We recommend contacting your local GME retailer for advice.

  • Page 56: Wiring

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Wiring UHF antenna MC664B Op onal microphone extension speaker 12V DC Red+ -Black Coax cable Fuse Connector plug Frequency and Subtone Tables The table that follows details the CTCSS tone frequencies of the XRS Connect radio. CTCSS Tone Frequencies...
  • Page 57 XRS-330C Instruction Manual The table that follows details the DCS tones of the XRS Connect radio. DCS Tone Chart Code Code Code Code Code Code – – – – – – – – © 2019 Standard Communications Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 58 XRS-330C Instruction Manual The table that follows details the UHF CB operating frequencies of the XRS Connect 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 59: Specifications

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Specifications ELECTRICAL General Type Description Compliant Specification: Meets AS/NZS 4365 for radio communications equipment in the UHF citizen and personal radio service. Frequency Range TX: 476.425-477.4125 MHz Number of Channels: Channel Spacing: 12.5 kHz Operation Mode: Simplex or half Duplex with repeater talk-around.

  • Page 60: Receiver

    XRS-330C Instruction Manual Receiver Type Description Intermediate Frequencies: 38.85 MHz, 450 kHz Sensitivity: -122 dBm for 12 dB SINAD unweighted Selectivity: -6 dB at ± 3.5 kHz, -60 dB at ± 12.5 kHz Intermodulation Immunity: -72 dB Blocking Immunity: -98 dB...
  • Page 61 WHEREVER LIFE TAKES YOU, TAKE GME. 1300 463 463 gme.net.au A division of Standard Communications Pty Ltd. Head Office: PO Box 96, Winston Hills, NSW 2153, Australia. New Zealand: PO Box 58446 Botany, Auckland, 2163, NZ. T: (09) 274 0955.

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