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THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING US WITH YOUR RADIO NEEDS ! transceivers provide you with reliable, clear, and precise communications. This transceiver includes innovative DSP (digital signal processing) technology - allowing for easy integration into all environments. We encourage you to read through the manual to understand the various functions to get the most from your handset.
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THIS MANUAL IS FOR: OBLTR-8R OBLTR-8R Programming Software: OBLTR-8R_Setup_1.01.exe TERMN-8R TERMN-8R Programming Software: TERMN_8R_Setup_1.01.exe USB PROGRAMMING PRECAUTION When programming the transceiver, first read from the radio, before modifying the frequencies data and settings. This will prevent errors caused from incompatible files.
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WARNINGS transceivers are intelligently designed with advanced technologies. The following tips are required to prevent voiding warranty and understanding the safety of transceiver usage. 1.Keep the transceiver and all accessories away from children. 2.Do not try to open or modify the transceiver without permission. Irresponsible operation of the transceiver may also cause damage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING ........................................01 Supplied Accessories ..................................01 STANDARD ACCESSORIES/ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................02 Standard Accessories ..................................02 Additional Accessories ..................................02 BATTERY INFORMATION ..................................03 Charging Operation ....................................03 Battery Charger Type ................................... 03 Notice for Charging Battery ................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Receiving ........................................14 Transmitting ......................................15 Emergency Alarm ....................................15 Side Key [PF1] Setup and Use ............................... 15 Side Key [PF2] Setup and Use ............................... 17 Add a channel ......................................18 Delete a channel ....................................18 SHORTCUT OPERATIONS ..................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2TONE encode group selection ..............................28 Optional signaling setup ..................................29 2TONE decode group selection ..............................30 MSK encode group selection(TERMN-8R ONLY) ......................... 30 Squelch mode setup .................................... 31 Frequency step size setup ................................32 Wide / Narrow Band Selection ................................
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CTCSS Frequency Chart ................................67 1024 groups DCS Frequency Chart ............................68 FCC COMPLIANCE ....................................71 Usage of Your Transceiver on Part 95 (Public) Frequencies ..................71 LIMITED WARRANTY (UNITED STATES) ..........................72 ANYTONE TECH’S LETTER TO YOU ............................73...
UNPACKING Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packaging. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please contactyour dealer immediately. Supplied Accessories Item Number Quantity Antenna QA09UV1...
STANDARD ACCESSORIES/ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Standard Accessories Antenna* Li-ion Battery Battery Charger AC Adaptor Earphone QA09UV1 QB-35L QBC-35L (12V/500mA) HS03 155/435MHz QPS-01 *1.Note: For frequency band of antenna, please refer to label indicated in the bottom of the antenna. Belt Clip Instruction Manual BC07 Additional Accessories...
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Operation The battery is not charged at the factory, please charge it before your initial use. Charging the battery for the first time or charging it after extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery to its maximum operating capacity after the first charge.It may take repeating a full charge/discharge cycle for two or three times before the operating capacity reaches its maximum performance.
BATTERY INFORMATION ▲ Do not recharge the battery if it is already fully charged. This could shorten the life of the battery or damage the battery. ▲ Do not charge the battery or transceiver if it is damp or wet. Dry it before charging to avoid any danger. WARNING:When keys, ornamental chains, or other metals contact or short the battery terminals, the battery could cause a shock or injury.
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BATTERY INFORMATION NOTE: When charging a powered on transceiver equipped with battery, the LED will not turn to green to show the full charge status. Only when you turn off the transceiver, will the LED indicate normally. If the transceiver is powered on, it will continually consume energy. The charger cannot detect when the battery has been fully charged and will fail to indicate correctly.
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Prompts Explained Self- examination: When plugging in your charger, the ORANGE light may flash for 1 second and go out. This means that the charger has passed its self-examination and it can charge the battery normally. If the light remains orange or the red light flashes this means the charger cannot pass its self-examination test and it will not charge the battery.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing / Removing the Battery ■ Installing the Battery: Lay the battery to face the back of the radio. Press the bottom of the battery, the latch in the bottom of the transceiver lock will release. After hearing a "click", the battery has been locked.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing / Removing the Belt Clip ■ Installing the Belt Clip: Place the belt clip to the grooves on the back of the transceiver, and then install the screws, turning clockwise. ■ Removing the Belt Clip: Remove the screws turning counterclockwise, allowing you to remove the belt clip.
GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD Display On the LCD display screen, you will see various icons appear which stand for the functions you may have enabled. In order to thoroughly understand the icons and their meanings an overview is provided below: Frequency VOX Function Reverse Offset Frequency...
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GETTING ACQUAINTED Antenna Channel Selector Knob Power / Volume Knob Rotate it clockwise to turn on the transceiver, rotate it counterclockwise until you hear the "click" to turn off the transceiver. When the transceiver is powered on, turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, or turn the knob counterclockwise to reduce the volume.
BASIC OPERATIONS Turn the Radio On & OFF When the radio is off turn [POWER]/ [VOLUME] clockwise to turn on the transceiver. When the radio is on,turn [POWER]/ [VOLUME] counterclockwise to turn off the transceiver. Adjusting Volume When the radio is on, turn [POWER] / [VOLUME] to adjust volume. The volume increases when you turn the knob clockwise and decreases when you turn the knob counterclockwise.
BASIC OPERATIONS Switch between Channel mode and VFO mode While in standby, press key to set the selected band into channel mode or frequency mode(VFO). NOTE:When the transceiver is in channel mode the right side of the frequency will display the channel (or memory bank) number.
BASIC OPERATIONS Frequency Adjusting When the transceiver is in VFO frequency mode rotate the channel knob to adjust the frequency, or you can input the frequency by the keypad. Enter the desired frequency by increments. Rotate the channel knob clockwise to increase the frequency, rotate it counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
BASIC OPERATIONS Transmitting According to how the [PF1] or the [PF2] key is setup in the programming software, hold the key programmed as Sqelch Off to monitor the channel to ensure it is not in use, Then press the [PTT] key and talk into the microphone.
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BASIC OPERATIONS VOLT: Battery capacity inquiry: Under standby, press [PF1] key, LCD displays current battery capacity, press this key again to exit. CALL: Transmit the prestored DTMF/5TONE/2TONE/MSK Encode signal in channel. FHSS (TERMN-8R Only): Frequency hopping function. Press the [PF1] key to activate the frequency hopping function,The LCD display will "FHSS", and the transceiver will communicate on the frequency in the pre-set hopping frequency range (set by software).
BASIC OPERATIONS Side Key [PF2] Setup and Use The [PF2] key can be customized to suit your needs, the available options are below: VOLT: Battery capacity inquiry: Under standby, press [PF2] key, LCD displays current battery capacity, press this key again to exit. CALL: Transmit the prestored DTMF/5TONE/2TONE/MSK Encode signal in channel.
BASIC OPERATIONS Add a channel Under frequency mode (VFO), after you have set up your desired frequency and settings (read through the Function Menu Setup in order to understand how to set your desired frequency settings), Press the key, the top left corner of LCD will display the " "...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Add/Cancel Optional signal decode function When in standby, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, press key. "DTMF" and " " icon, DTMF signaling has been added in the current channel. The LCD displays Repeat the above operation, the LCD displays "5TONE"...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS CTCSS/DCS Scan Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, press key to enter into CTCSS/DCS scan. Under this state, rotate the channel knob to change the scanning direction. When the scan receives CTCSS/DCS signaling, it will stay 5seconds and then continue scanning. Rotate the channel selector knob to change the scanning direction.
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Frequency/Channel Scan Under the corresponding mode, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key to start frequency scan or channel scan. Frequency Scan Under VFO mode, frequency scanning is available. The frequencies will be scanned by the transceiver's ‘step’...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS When LCD displays " R" icon, it means current selected channel has the frequency reverse function enabled, the TX frequency and RX frequency are reversed, if CTCSS/DCS signaling is set, they will also interchange. R" icon disappears, it means that the channel is normal and is not reversed. When "...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Rotate channel selector knob to choose desired group and DTMF data, press [PTT] key to transmit selected DTMF signaling. If the current group has no entered DTMF data, the LCD will display the current group number and "EMPTY". "EMPTY", Press When the current group displays key, the top left corner of...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Single-band Switching To avoid interference from the sub channels when the main channel is in use, you can use the single band function to turn off the sub channel band quickly. Continuous pressing of will cycle LCD display to show Main + Sub-Band / Sub-Band Only / Main-Band Only.
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS MSK (Text) Signal Sending (TERMN-8R ONLY) When in standby, press key then press [PF1] key to enter the MSK signal edit function, the LCD will display "_MSG_". Turn the channel knob to choose the desired alpha numeric character. Press [PF1] to go to the next character input.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP CTCSS/DCS Encode Setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key to enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.01 function item, it shows "T-CDC" on LCD. 3.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP choose DCS positive or inverse code. 4. Rotate channel selector knob to choose desired CTCSS/DCS code. CTCSS:62.5HZ~254.1HZ,51 groups in total, and 1 group user-defined code. DCS: 000N-777I, 1024 groups in total. "N" stands for positive code, "I" stands for inverse code.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Note: User-defined CTCSS decode must be setup by programming software. 5TONE encode group selection 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key to enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.04(OBLTR-8R)/NO.05(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "5T-ENC"...
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 2. Press key to choose NO.05(OBLTR-8R)/NO.04(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "2T-ENC" on LCD. 3. Rotate channel selector knob to choose desired 2TONE encode group. 4. Press [PTT] key to transmit selected 2TONE encode, press key or key to confirm and exit. 2TONE encode must be programmed by software, only the groups that have edited 2TONE can be selected.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP DTMF: Current optional signaling is DTMF. 5TONE/2TONE/MSK: Current optional signaling is 5TONE/2TONE/MSK. OFF: Close optional signaling. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. 2TONE decode group selection Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " "...
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Squelch mode setup This function is used for setting squelch mode to prevent receiving unrelated singals. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.08(OBLTR-8R)/NO.09(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "SIGNAL"...
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Frequency step size setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.09(OBLTR-8R)/NO.10(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "STEP" on LCD. 3.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Frequency Reverse 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.11(OBLTR-8R)/NO.12(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "REV" on LCD. 3. Rotate channel selector knob to choose desired setup. ON: Turn on Frequency reverse function, TX and RX frequency of current channel will be interchanged.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP OFF: Close Talk Around function. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. Offset Frequency setup This function will allow your radio to communicate through a repeater. When the repeater receives signals at one frequency, it will transmit them on another frequency. The difference between these two frequencies is called the offset frequency.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Busy Channel Lockout BCLO function is used to prohibit transmitting on a busy channel, it can prevent disturbing other transceivers operating on the same frequency. If you press PTT, the radio will beep as warning and go back to a receiving state.
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FUNCTION MENU SETUP 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.16(OBLTR-8R)/NO.17(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "TX" on LCD. 3. Rotate channel selector knob to choose desired setup. ON: TX OFF is enabled.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Sub Band Display Setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.18(OBLTR-8R)/NO.33(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "DSPSUB" on LCD. 3.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Time-Out-Timer (TOT) The purpose of Time-out-Timer is to restrict the transceiver from accidental long-term transmissions. If the transmission time goes beyond the preset time limit, the transceiver is forced to stop transmitting and warn the user and make a beep sound. 1.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP(VERSION D) 1~10: Total 10 VOX levels for optional. OFF: VOX function is disabled. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. VOX Delay Setup In order to prevent the transceiver from returning back to the receive mode during a VOX initiated call, (which may cause some of the transmission to be missed) the user can set a suitable delay time before the VOX transmission is ended.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 3. Rotate channel selector knob to choose desired setup. 30minutes ~ 2hours: Total 3 levels for optional. OFF: Automatic Power Off Time is disabled. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. DTMF Transmitting Time Setup 1.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP NOTE: Individual Squelch levels per channel can be set if you have a PF1/PF2 key programmed as Squelch off. While the Squelch is off - turn the channel selector knob which will allow a Per-Channel Squelch change. when the receiving signal strength hits a minimum strength clarity, otherwise, the transceiver will remain muted.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 5ST: When scanning matched signal, transceiver will stop scaning for 5seconds then resume. 10ST: When scanning matched signal, transceiver will stop scaning for 10seconds then resume. 15ST: When scanning matched signal, transceiver will stop scaning for 15seconds then resume. 2SP: When scanning matched signal, transceiver will stop scaning, 2seconds after signal disappears, scanning will resume.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Function Icon Stay Time Setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.28(OBLTR-8R)/NO.43(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "FTIME" on LCD. 3.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP LCD Backlight Setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.29(OBLTR-8R)/NO.44(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "LIGHT" on LCD. 3. Rotate channel selector knob to choose desired setup. AUTO: Backlight will automatic turn off after a period.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Self ID inquiry 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO.31(OBLTR-8R)/NO.46(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "ID" on LCD. 3. Rotate channel selector knob to choose desired setup. The ID code displaying on LCD is transceiver self ID code.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Battery Save Setup You can set a battery save ratio according to your requirements. The standby time can be extended if you enable the battery save function, but if you set the ratio setting too high, it may cause you to miss the beginning of a transmission.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP PF1 key Function Setup 1.Press , the top left corner of LCD display " " icon, then press to enter into function menu. 2.Press key to choose NO.47(OBLTR-8R)/NO.30(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "PF1" on LCD. 3.Turn channel switch to choose desired setup. VOLT: Display current battery voltage.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP(TERMN-8R) PF2 key Function Setup 1.Press , the top left corner of LCD display " " icon, then press to enter into function menu. 2.Press key to choose NO.48(OBLTR-8R)/NO.31(TERMN-8R) function item, it shows "PF2" on LCD. 3.Turn channel selector knob to choose desired setup. VOLT: Display current battery voltage.
ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Display Mode Setup There are three kinds of display (user) modes. Press [PF2] key as you turn on the radio, continue holding the [PF2] key until the transceiver emits a beep. Press key to choose No.01 function item, it shows "DSP" on LCD. Rotate channel switch to choose desired setup.
ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Press [PF2] key to turn on radio, hold [PF2] key until transceiver emits beep. Press key to choose No.02 function item, it shows "RESTOR" on LCD. Rotate channel switch to choose desired setup. OFF: No operations. FACT: Resume all items to factory default, including channel and background settings.
ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS MURS:Multi-Use Radio Service .The Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) uses channels in the 151 – 154 MHz spectrum range. The most common use of MURS channels is for short-distance, two-way communications using small, portable hand-held radios that function similar to walkie-talkies. Press key to confirm current selection.
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ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Radio A Radio B Radio C Radio D ID Code If the calling party uses "C23" to call, Radio A and Radio B will receive the call. If the calling party uses"CC5" to call, Radio C and Radio D will receive the call. If the calling party uses "CCC"...
ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS 2TONE Calling Two-tone sequential, also known as 1+1, is a selective calling method (2 Tones received to set off the pager function). Many companies have their own names for two-tone sequential options.General Electric Mobile Radio ® called it Type 99. Motorola ® called it Quik-Call II. For example, the encoder sends a single tone followed by 50 to 1,000 milliseconds of silence and then a second tone.[3] Decoders look for a valid first tone followed by a valid second tone.
ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Optional signal (5TONE) Users can set the "Optional Signaling" as 5Tone in each channel by programming software. 5Tone has similar functions to CTCSS/DCS and DTMF, it allows for Selective Calling, Group Calling, All Call, PTT ID, Remote Stun, Remote Kill, Data Transmission (Text), Alarm, ANI etc. First setup your radios encode (sending) and decoding (receiving) options on your radio via programming software Selective Calling: Call the receiver’s self ID directly –...
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ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Radio A Radio B Radio C Radio D Radio E ID Code 78125 79225 68125 69225 65125 If the calling party uses "A8125" to call, Radio A and Radio C will receive the call. If the calling party uses "AE125" to call, Radio A, Radio C and Radio E will receive the call. If the calling party uses "7AE25"...
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ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Remote Wake: Set the 5TONE wake code by programming software, the only way to bring a radio out of `Remote Kill' or `Remote Stun' is by receiving the 5TONE wake code. Data transmission: You can setup 5TONE Messages to be sent by your 5TONE Encode Function. You need to pre-set up the receiver (by ID or Group) and the message to be sent –...
ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Communication Note (Caller ID/PTTID List) (ANI) Use the programming software to setup a database of Names and PTTIDs. When a PTTID /ANI is received and matches a name in your contact list – it will display the coordinating alpha numeric “Name” instead of the ANI/PTTID.
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ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Set up your frequency hopping. When you set a frequency it will have a frequency within 1 Mhz of the base frequency. (Insure it is the same frequency on the radios you want to communicate on via FHSS).
ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS Cloning Cable This feature will copy the programmed data and parameters from the master unit to slave units. It copies the parameters and memory program settings. Connection: Use optional CP04 cloning cable, connect Read/write frequency port on both master and slave, setting and programing as the requirement below.
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ADVANCED FUNCTION OPERATIONS [Settings: Slave side] In the standby mode, when the slave receives the data, the display shows "CLONE XX" XX stands for the data being cloned. When data reception is complete, the slave unit returns to normal mode and restarts automatically.
Programming software starting (Takes Windows XP system for example) 1.Double Click "OBLTR-8R/TERMN-8R.exe", then follow through with the installation. 2.Please plug the programming cable into the USB port of the PC device,then connect to transceiver. (A Genuine FTDI cable from is recommended) 3.Double click "OBLTR-8R/TERMN-8R"...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION General Frequency Range Band A & B RX: 151.8200~154.6000MHz TX: 151.8200~154.6000MHz Number of channels Max. 200 Channel Stepping Wide : 25kHz, Narrow : 12.5kHz Operating Voltage 7.4 V DC ±20% Battery Life More than 18 hours at 5 watts (5-5-90 duty cycle with 2200mAh Li battery) Operating Temperature range <20= ( to >...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Corrective Action A.The battery may be depleted. Recharge or replace the battery. B.The battery may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery and install it again. No power C.The power switch is broken; Contact local dealer for repair. D.Battery tabs or the connection is broken;...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Can not power on or frequent Check if the battery is making good contact and is locked in place. power off The transmitting audio gets low Check if the MIC hole is plugged. If you cannot diagnose the issue or intermittent -contact local dealer for repair.
If you replace or substitute any unique parts (including crystals, transistors, IC’s, regulator diodes, etc.) with parts other than those recommended by AnyTone Tech, you may be in violation of FCC technical regulations (in Part 95) or type acceptance requirements of the FCC rules.
LIMITED WARRANTY (UNITED STATES) You MUST file your warranty information online at: AnyToneTech.com within 45 days of purchase. will repair or replace, at its option without charge, subject to the exclusions set forth below, any Two-Way -Radio transceiver which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within ONE year following the initial consumer purchase.
ANYTONE TECH’S LETTER TO YOU: specializes in communication equipment, but even more important than communication with others - is your communication with God. To become a Christian and receive salvation is the greatest step you can take with God. To be real it must be a personal commitment from the heart.
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The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types TERMN-8R, OBLTR-8R has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the body is 0.109 W/kg and for head is 0.061 W/kg. .
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