INDEX 1 of 2 Page no. DEFINITIONS INTRODUCTION SAFETY CAUTIONS MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION 5.1.- MOBILE INSTALLATION 5.2.- CONNECTING THE DC POWER CABLE 5.2.1.- Mobile installation 5.2.2.- Fixed station installation 5.2.3.- Replacing the fuse 5.3.- ANTENNA INSTALLATION 5.4.- ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION 5.4.1.- Speaker-microphone or headset + MIC 5.4.2.- Microphone 5.4.3.- Keypad operations GETTING ACQUAINTED...
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INDEX 2 of 2 Page no. 9.4.- TURN ON/OFF THE CTCSS/DCS 9.5.- TO CHOOSE CTCSS TONE OR DCS CODE 9.6.- REVERSE FUNCTION 9.7.- TO STORE FREQUENCY ON MEMORY CHANNEL 9.8.- FM RADIO OPERATION 9.8.1.- FM radio frequency 9.8.2.- Stored FM radio frequencies 9.8.3.- FM mode manual/auto 9.8.4.- Audio output mode 9.8.5.- FM volume setting...
1.- DEFINITIONS: Restrictions can exist for the use this equipment in any European Union member states, for more information it consults with their salesperson or Telecommunication Authorities. Member states of the European Union where this equipment may be used: This equipment complied whit Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
2.- INTRODUCTION: ● PIHERNZ COMUNICACIONES, S.A. he thanks for purchasing this transceiver. We appreciate your trust in our products and believe that its easy operation function would well serve your diverse communication needs. ● This User´s Manual has been created with the intention of supplying as much information as possible.
5.- INSTALLATION: 5.1.- MOBILE INSTALLATION: For your safety and that of the passengers of the vehicle, install the transceiver in a safe place of the vehicle. We recommend that you install the transceiver under the dashboard, in order to prevent the transceiver from hitting the legs or knees of passengers in the event of sudden braking of the vehicle.
5.2.- CONNECTING THE DC POWER CABLE: 5.2.1.- Mobile installation: Make sure to use 12 V car batteries. If the radio´s power is low, during transmitting the screen will grow dark and the output power may be significantly decreased. Do not connect the transceiver to the 24 V power supply. Note: - If the battery is not fully charged or when the engine is switched off but the battery is still not fully charged, the battery may discharge and there will not be enough power to start the...
5.2.2.- Fixed station installation: For use as a fixed station, an external 13.8 VDC power supply is required. We recommend a power supply that provides a current of at least 12 A. Note: - Do not connect the external power supply to the 230 VAC socket until all the transceiver connections are complete.
5.3.- ANTENNA INSTALLATION: Before operate the transceiver, it is necessary to connect and adjust a suitable antenna. The success of the installation depends mainly on the type of antenna and its correct installation. The transceiver has its best performance when the proper antenna is installed correctly. Use a 50 Ω...
The left side of the transceiver incorporates two jacks for speaker and microphone. Consult the instructions of the accessories for installation. 5.4.2.- Microphone: Connect the supplied microphone (with built-in speaker) to the RJ45 jack on the left side of the front panel of the transceiver.
6.- GETTING ACQUAINTED: 6.1.- FRONTAL PANEL: (1) [ON/OFF] key: ● Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn [ON/OFF] the transceiver. (2) [CALL/C.IN] key: ● Press this key to call up the call channel of the currently operation (CTRL) band. ●...
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● Press and hold the key for 3 seconds to turn on the scan mode of the currently operation band (CTRL). Repeat above procedure to turn off the scan mode. ● In standby mode, press the [MENU] knob and this key to select the scan mode for the current operation band (CTRL).
(10) MIC and PC jack (RJ45): ● It is used for connecting the microphone + speaker. ● Connect the PC cable to this Jack to program on the computer. (11) Front panel: ● It is made of ABS material. (12) LCD display: ●...
Signal strength at RX and power level at TX. Squelch level. Volume level. VFO mode operation. Keypad locked. The current band is prohibit to TX & RX. 6.3.- REAR PANEL: (1) ANT: External antenna connected to this terminal. During the transmitting test, connect the load to replace the antenna.
(1) Accessories installation jack: ● Insert the headset with standard K type connector to this jacks. Note: - There is no speaker assembled in the transceiver body, the accessories used must be equipped with speaker and microphone. 6.4.- SPEAKER-MICROPHONE: (1) Speaker: ●...
(4) Microphone (MIC): ● Speak towards the microphone in a normal, clear tone of voice. (5) Led indicator: ● When transmit, the led indicator lights red. ● If operating on speaker microphone keypad, the led indicator lights red, once release, the led turn OFF.
● The “Set Completed” is displayed on the screen. 6. The screen returns to the previous interface. Available functions for definable keys are as follows: ● PTT/CLR. ● CAL/C-IN. ● VFO/MR. ● VOL/SCAN. ● SQL/MONI. ● TONE/T.SEL. ● BACK/DEL/LOCK. ● MENU. 6.6.- SELECT THE OPERATING BAND: The band with “CTRL”...
♦ Speaker-microphone input mode: 1. Press and hold the [PTT/CLR] key for more than 3 seconds to select the operation band (CTRL). 2. Press the [VFO/MR] key to switch to VFO mode. 3. Enter the desired frequency by using the numbers (0~9) on speaker-microphone keypad. LCD display for direct frequency entry showing: Note: - If the [PTT] or [MENU] knob is pressed before all the digits are entered, the remaining...
5. The screen returns to standby mode. 7.3.- MUTE MODE: 1. Press the [VOL/SCAN] key twice to tur ON the mute mode, and press it once again to turn OFF the mute function. ● If the mute mode is ON, the speaker icon display on the right side of the band. ●...
Lower band to transmit: 7.6.- SINGLE BAND / DUAL BAND OPERATION: You can turn OFF the desired band; the transceiver can operate between dual band and single band. 1. Press and hold the [PTT/CLR] key for more than 3 seconds to select the “CTRL” icon to the desired band (CTRL).
7.7.- SELECT THE OPERATING BAND / DISPLAY MODE: After saving the memory channel, the transceiver can switch between the memory channel and the stored frequency. This is useful for confirming the frequency stored in the memory channel. 1. Press and hold the [PTT/CLR] key for more than 3 seconds to select the operation band (CTRL). 2.
8.- SETTINGS MENU: Many functions of the transceiver are selected or setting via menu, rather than thru keypad. 8.1.- MENU ACCESS: 1. The transceiver must be in standby mode. 2. Press and hold the [PTT/CLR] key for more than 3 seconds to select the operation band (CTRL). 3.
8.2.- SETTINGS MENU TABLE: Main Menu First Second Third menu Selections Default menu menu menu 30 ~ 500 Time set 60 seconds seconds ON/OFF ON/OFF Parameter High power Power Low power Speaker Audio Headset mode MIC & MIC & headset headset Standard Standard...
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Main Menu First Second Third menu Selections Default menu menu menu SQ level 0 ~10 5/6.25/10/12.5/ Freq. Step 5 kHz 25/50/100 kHz ON/OFF Band Narrow/Wide Wide Function Direction SFT Range 0.00 ~70.00 0.00 62.5 – 254.1 R&T CTCSS 62.5 – 254.1 CTCSS RX CTCSS 62.5 –...
Main Menu First Second Third menu Selections Default menu menu menu FM radio Radio frequency Set PrioCH Disable List Scan List PrioCH Check Delete CH Add CH Scan Scan 5/10/15/20 Mode seconds List Scan Start scan Freq Scan Start scan Disable Scan Off scan...
Blank space Down To switch character input type Note: - The [A/B] to [DEL] keys on microphone are with default pre-set features as below: [A/B]: A/B-PF1. [MENU]: MENU-PF2. [VFO]: VFO/MR-PF3. [DEL]: DEL/PF4. 8.5.- OPERATION VIA REPEATER: The repeaters are typically used to long-distance communications and are mostly installed on top of a mountain or other high locations.
8.5.3.- Offset step range: ● Offset step refers to the offset value for TX frequency to RX frequency. ● Rotate the [MENU] knob to select the offset step or input the offset value from microphone keypad. ● Once selection done, press the [MENU] knob for confirmation. >>...
Under VFO mode, turn ON the CTCSS/DCS select Press signaling type and turn OFF the signaling for currently operation band (CTRL). [TONE/T.SET] Could be used as right cursor under cannel naming or Press quick setting the frequency. Press and hold for Under VFO mode, and CTCSS/DCS signaling activated, 3 seconds it could enter to tone or encode setting.
9.4.- TURN ON/OFF THE CTCSS/DCS: 1. Press and hold the [PTT/CLR] key for more than 3 seconds to select the operation band (CTRL). 2. Press the [VFO/MR] key to select the VFO mode. 3. Press the [TONE/T.SET] key to cycle select the tone type or turn OFF the tone. ●...
Notes: - While using the reverse function, if the TX frequency exceeds the allowable transmitting frequency range, press the [PTT] will result in transmitting prohibited. - While using the reverse function, if the RX frequency exceeds the allowable receiving frequency range, the reverse function will fail to use. - While using the reverse function, if there is no offset frequency, the reverse function will fail to use.
Notes: - If the selected channel number has been stored with other parameters, the ▲ icon will display next to the channel number. - If the stored channel to be stored again, the previous parameters will be replaced by the new parameters.
9.8.3.- FM mode manual/auto: ● Press the [MENU] knob to access to options list. ● Rotate the [MENU] knob to select “Manual” or “Auto” option. ● Press the [MENU] knob to confirm the selected option. ● “Saved” will display on the screen. Press the [B/E] key to cancel and return to previous mode.
Notes: - If setting the squelch level or press other keys except the [TONE/T.SET] and [B/E] during scanning, it will stop scanning. - When operate with CTCSS/DCS, the transceiver will stop scanning when receive any matching signal - When operate with CTCSS/DCS, the transceiver will stop scanning when it receives any frequency that incorporates CTCSS/DCS matched signaling with the one programmed on your transceiver.
9.9.4.- Scan OFF: ● Press the [MENU] knob to confirm the option. ● The screen will return to main interface. ● Scan icon will be disappeared. 5. Press the [B/E] key to return to previous menu or press and hold the [B/E] key for 3 seconds to exit the menu mode, and return to main screen.
Press the [MENU] knob to access into channel list, and then rotate it to select the desired channel options. ● Priority channel: Press the [MENU] knob to confirm the current cannel as priority cannel. ● Disable channel: Press the [MENU] knob to disable the current priority channel. ●...
11.- TROUBLESHOOTING: Problem Possible cause Possible solution 1. Connect the DC power cable correctly (Red cable to positive After connect to 13.8 VDC terminal and black cable negro 1. The polarity (+) and (-) of power supply and press the to negative terminal).
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