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CTE HP125 VHF User Manual

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HP125 User manual
HP125 VHF /HP425 UHF
Handheld PMR Transceiver
User's Manual
Copyright  1998 by CTE International Italy; all rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 HP125 User manual HP125 VHF /HP425 UHF Handheld PMR Transceiver User’s Manual Copyright  1998 by CTE International Italy; all rights reserved. Page.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HP125 User manual In this book… ..............................4 NTRODUCTION ........................... 4 ANUAL ACCURACY NOTES ......................4 ONVENTIONS AND YMBOLS IN THIS SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION......................... 4 ........................5 DDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE TO USERS OF HP425 TRANSCEIVER:....................6 WARNING ..............................6 PART NAMES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS......................7 ..................................
  • Page 3 HP125 User manual Cleaning battery packs........................... 26 Cleaning the radio............................26 Connectors..............................26 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES..........................27 Microphone connector ........................... 27 WARNING to HP425 users ..........................27 QUICK REFERENCE ............................28 ............................28 PERATION SUMMARY LCD M ..........................28 EMO REFERENCE GUIDE MAIN SPECIFICATIONS............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This user’s guide is subject to change without notification. This booklet is referred to equipment software version 1.0. If you own a later one please contact CTE International for the most recent updates. Conventions and Symbols in this Book This symbol marks a ‘note’.

  • Page 5: Additional Safety Information

    HP125 User manual course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits for “Occupation Use Only.” In addition, your radio complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans: •...

  • Page 6: Note To Users Of Hp425 Transceiver

    HP125 User manual with a protection circuit, damage to the TX final stage could result. • Respect the environment conditions. The radio is designed to be used in heavy environments, however avoid exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures (out of the range between –30 to +60°C).

  • Page 7: Part Names And Their Functions

    HP125 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 8: Side (Left And Right)

    HP125 User manual Side (left and right) [15] 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”. [16] Battery pack. This NiMH battery pack supplies energy to your radio.
  • Page 9 HP125 User manual Mail notification Customizable operation Volume level (the number of bars will vary with volume level) Page.

  • Page 10: Setup

    HP125 User manual Setup Unpacking The following items are in the package: (a) Transceiver’s main body (b) Flexible antenna (c) Battery pack NiMH 1,200 mA/h (d) Standard battery charger composed by two parts: • Cradle • AC adapter (e) Belt clip User’s guide (this book!) If something is missing please promptly advise your supplier.

  • Page 11: Fitting/Removing The Antenna

    HP125 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. 3) Attach the included flexible antenna to the antenna terminal by turning the antenna clockwise until it is firmly locked.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    HP125 User manual locks. To remove the belt clip: 1) Remove the battery pack as explained in “Installing/removing the battery pack”. 2) Reverse step 2. " Do not forget to remove the battery pack before fitting/removing the belt clip, otherwise the operation will be harder to perform.

  • Page 13: Basic Operations

    HP125 User manual Basic Operations This section describes how the standard operations work. Programming can change standard operation. Functions of the radio 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. IMPORTANT: Due to the full programmability of the radio, certain menu commands could be unavailable.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Volume

    HP125 User manual LED glowing green and you will hear the message. • CTCSS/DCS (Continuous Tone Code Squelch System - Digital Coded Squelch): are systems which use particular TX signaling (a continuous sub-audible tone for CTCSS or a digital code for DCS) as an access “key”...

  • Page 15: Transmission

    HP125 User manual “Reception”) and no signals are received. It’s very important to adjust the squelch to a level in order to assure you a stable silence in stand-by condition. If the squelch level is too high, you might lose weak signals.

  • Page 16: Adjusting Transmit Power

    HP125 User manual Adjusting Transmit Power Your HP125/HP425 can transmit with two power levels according to the distance of your party’s station(s). Low and High levels can be defined by default during programming. We recommend, when possible, to use the Low power: it will increase the battery life and will reduce the risk of interference with stations not in your radio network which may be sharing the same channel with you.

  • Page 17: Radio Lock

    HP125 User manual • If you have only one group available press the key. • If you have two groups programmed, press to scan the g2 group or to scan g1. • If you simultaneously want to scan the 2 groups, press and hold g1 or g2. In both cases you will see Scanning and the channel names cycling continuously on the display.

  • Page 18: Selcall And Ctcss/Dcs Operation

    HP125 User manual Selcall and CTCSS/DCS Operation Reception During CTCSS/DCS and Selcall operation the radio may be set-up so that the appropriate CTCSS/DCS and Selcall decoder enables the speaker. Speaker will remain muted until the correct CTCSS tone, the correct DCS code and/or the appropriate selective call is received.

  • Page 19: Who-Has-Called (Call Queue)

    HP125 User manual Mary press 5, to call John press 4 etc.). The unit will display the first name of the address book starting with the selected character (or the next address if no names beginning with the selected character is in the list). If the initial letter is the 2 of the 3 one printed on a key, press respectively that key two or three times (e.g.

  • Page 20: Manual Call

    HP125 User manual Before a received call After the call received from Fred (ID 23) John Fred Robert John Mary Robert Headoffice Mary Lyndsay Headoffice Mike Lyndsay Branch Mike William Branch William Peter To call an address using the call queue: 1) Repeatedly press the MENU key to access the command menu and see on the display the message CallQueue Ok CallQueue Ok.

  • Page 21: Advanced Operations

    HP125 User manual Advanced Operations In this section we’ll describe some advanced operation which you can do with your handheld transceiver: Sending status messages Status digits allow you to transmit some previously programmed conditions in which you could momentarily be: BUSY, FREE, EMERGENCY etc. Your transceiver can automatically associate the said digits with the related alphanumeric message in order to make it easier to send and recognizing them exactly as you do with the address book.

  • Page 22: Checking Ffsk Free Messages (Sdm)

    HP125 User manual (clear) button. 4) Press and hold the (call) button for 2 seconds to send the SDM. 5) Press and hold the (clear) button for 2 seconds to escape the command menu mode. Checking FFSK free messages (SDM) When you receive an SDM (FFSK message) you will see it on the LCD.
  • Page 23 HP125 User manual the unit). Please ensure that the handset is suitable for your transceiver as reported in the paragraph “Microphone connection”. To adjust the VOX sensitivity: 1) Connect the optional headset with built-in microphone to the microphone connector located on the transceiver’s side.

  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    HP125 User manual Care and Maintenance Battery Packs Information on rechargeable batteries • When the battery pack is new it does not provide 100% of its efficiency. To reach the full battery life you must “run-in” the battery with at least 3-4 deep charging/discharging cycles, after that it will reach its maximum capacity.

  • Page 25: Erasing Memory Effect

    HP125 User manual radio. This will allow you to keep on your transceiver’s operation by replacing the battery pack just when it’s fully discharged and use the spare (charged) one. At the end of your working day you will charge the discharged pack for 8 hours. Erasing memory effect Memory effect can be easily erased just by applying 3-4 deeper charge/discharge cycles: 1) Use the battery fitted in the radio and wait until the radio switches off.

  • Page 26: Radio Maintenance

    HP125 User manual Radio maintenance Cleaning battery packs Wipe the battery contacts with a clean and lint free cloth to remove dirt, grease or any other material that may prevent a good electrical contact. If contacts are very dirty you can also wipe them using a soft pencil eraser (not hard erasers for ink!).

  • Page 27: Optional Accessories

    HP125 User manual Optional accessories These optional accessories can be used to improve the transceiver’s performances: • Spare battery pack. • Rapid charger..Recharges the battery pack in 1 hour and provides trickle charge when the battery pack reached a full charge. •...

  • Page 28: Quick Reference

    HP125 User manual To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this transmitter and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) from your face. Speak in a normal voice, with the antenna pointed up and away from the at the required separation distance. The belt clip is for storage only.
  • Page 29 HP125 User manual LCD Message Description For full details please see… Channel Operating channel selection (if more than one previously Channel selection programmed). Use to select the needed channel. Squelch Adjusting squelch Squelch (audio mute in open traffic mode) adjustment. Use to select the level.

  • Page 30: Main Specifications

    HP125 User manual Main Specifications General Frequency Bands VHF (HP125): 136÷174 MHz (136÷162 / 146÷174 MHz) UHF (HP425): 400-520 MHz (400÷440/440÷470 /470÷520) Number of Channels up to 280 Frequency Control synthesizer Modulation System F3E / G3E Channel spacing 12.5 / 25KHz Temperature Range -30 / +60 °C operative, -40 / +80 °C storage Humidity...

  • Page 31: Af & Signaling

    HP125 User manual AF & signaling Audio power > 500mW @ 10% distortion CTCSS sensitivity < 6dB Sinad CTCSS selectivity accept tones +/-0,5% Selcall sensibility > 99% @ 12 dB Sinad > 95% @ 10 dB Sinad Selcall selectivity accept tones +/-1,5% reject tones +/-3% Mechanical Specs Size (mm)

  • Page 32: Index

    HP125 User manual Index Address book Adjusting Display Contrast Squelch Transmission Power 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 Call Queue Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 33 HP125 User manual Memory effect Microphone connector Optional accessories Carrying case Rapid charger Spare battery pack Output power Adjusting Part Names and their functions Power button ON/OFF TX output adjustment Quick reference LCD memo reference guide Operation summary Radio lock Radio maintenance Rapid charger Reception...
  • Page 34 HP125 User manual Squelch adjusting Stored call (Address book) Switching the radio ON/OFF Transmission Transmission Power Warning notes Warnings for battery and chargers use Page.

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