GME TX677 Instruction Manual

GME TX677 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 TX677 2 WATT UHF CB HANDHELD RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    PREFACE COPYRIGHT NOTICE GME 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. © 2022 GME Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia SAFETY INFORMATION The TX677 is a radio transmitting device.
  • Page 3 Further information and updates are available from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) at www.acma.gov.au and the Ministry of Economic Development (MED), Radio Spectrum Management at www. rsm.govt.nz. TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 4: Gme Contract Warranty Against Defects

    GME CONTRACT WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS Consumer guarantees Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
  • Page 5 A customer support team member will troubleshoot and validate if your product is faulty. If so, they will email you a product RMA (Return Material Authorisation). Products that are authorised to be returned to GME must include the following: RMA form (Return Material Authorisation)
  • Page 6 Goods where the serial number has been removed or made illegal. 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 7 CHARGING THE BATTERY ............14 Removing the Battery Pack ............14 Refitting the Battery Pack ............14 Charging the Battery Pack............15 Charging the TX677 Single Unit ..........15 In-Vehicle Charging ..............15 CHARGING THE TX677 TWIN PACK .........16 Battery Usage ................17 Battery Low Alert ..............
  • Page 8 DUPLEX MODE SELECTION ............26 CTCSS AND DCS CODE SELECTION ...........26 TRANSMITTER POWER ............28 VOX SETTINGS ................28 SQUELCH LEVEL SETTING ............29 ROGER BEEP TONE ..............29 BUTTON BEEP.................30 CALL ALARM SELECTION ............30 DUAL WATCH ................31 DUAL WATCH OPERATION ............31 SPECIFICATIONS ..............35 TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 9: Emergency Channels

    • Always switch off your radio where notices restrict the use of two-way radio or mobile telephones. • Use only GME approved rechargeable battery packs with the supplied charger. • Avoid storing or charging your radio in direct sunlight. •...
  • Page 10: Accessories Supplied

    ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED TX677 The following items are supplied as part of the TX677 radio set: • 2 Watt Handheld UHF CB Radio (TX677) • 1600mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack (BP021) • USB Multi-charging Cable (LE061) • AC Adaptor (PS003) • Belt Clip (MB047)
  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following optional accessories are available as part of the TX677 radio set: • Twin Desktop Charger (BCD017) • USB 12V Vehicle Charger (BCV010) • Leather Carry Case (LC008) • Ear Microphone (HS009) • Speaker Microphone (MC007) •...
  • Page 12 12 11 The table that follows is a numbered description of the parts of the TX677 radio, The table that follows is a numbered description of the parts of the TX677 radio, as labeled in the diagram above. as labeled in the diagram above.
  • Page 13: Lcd Icons

    The following figure and table below describes the icons on the LCD screen of the TX677 radio. The following figure and table below describes the icons on the LCD screen of the TX677 radio. The table that follows is a numbered description of the icons on the LCD screen, as The table that follows is a numbered description of the icons on the LCD screen, as labeled in the labeled in the diagram above.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    The TX677 is powered by a 3.7V 1600mAh Li-ion battery pack. The battery pack should be fully The TX677 is powered by a 3.7V 1600mAh Li-ion battery pack. The battery pack should be fully charged before being used for the first time to ensure maximum capacity is available.
  • Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE TX677 SINGLE UNIT The TX677 is supplied with a 240V AC adaptor and a USB lead. The AC adaptor will charge a fully discharged 1600mAh battery pack to full capacity in around 4 hours.
  • Page 16: Charging The Tx677 Twin Pack

    12V vehicle chargee. single TX677 radio in around 4 hours. Both the AC charger and 12V vehicle charger can also be used to directly charge a single TX677 radio in around 4 hours. The table that follows is a numbered description of the parts of the TX677 and dual desktop charger, The table that follows is a numbered description of the parts of the TX677 and as labeled in the diagram above.
  • Page 17 As soon as a signal is heard or the keys are pressed the radio will ‘wake up’ again. This Standby mode is automatic and by itself can extend the battery life by many hours. TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 18: General Operation

    Rotate the Volume control counter-clockwise past the click to turn the radio off again. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME With the unit powered on, rotate the Volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counter- clockwise to decrease the volume. TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 19: Display Lighting

    Call Alarm settings), pressing the switch twice quickly w 12 June 2018 50157 speaker of other radios on the same channel to alert them icon is displayed and the LED indicator will light red for only be sent once per minute. TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 20: Time-Out Timer

    The squelch sensitivity is preset in the Menu – S The squelch sensitivity is preset in the Menu – Squel Menu options for more details on setting the squelch sensitivity). details on setting the squelch sensitivity). details on setting the squelch sensitivity). TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 21: Keypad Lock

    Menu section further in this manual. Duplex mode is set through the Menu. Please refer the menu options in the Menu s manual. Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison Figure 1 - Simple/Duplex Range Comparison TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 22 Factory Reset Content ontent TX677 Instruction Manual A factory reset clears any settings you have made to your radio, and restores it to the default factory settings. Factory Reset Factory Reset To perform a factory reset, press and hold the Menu and SQL keys simultaneously while switching the...
  • Page 23: Ctcss, Dcs And Silent Mode

    When CTCSS or DCS is enabled on your radio, only signals that are using the same © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reser tone or code as your radio will be heard in the speaker and the squelch will remain closed to all other signals.
  • Page 24 Menu key (See Menu options for more details). If CTCSS/DCS tones are set to ‘Off’, any attempt to activate the Silent mode will be ignored. When © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25: Menu Options

    1-8 or 41-48 are selected. CTCSS/D   • To change options in selected menu, press the keys. wer settings are inhibited on channels 5/35 (emergency channel). • To store your selection and exit menu, press the PTT switch. TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 26: Duplex Mode Selection

    Options te the Silent mode will be ignored. When communicating with other radios using CTCSS TX677 Instruction Manual S, all radios must be switched to the same channel and have the same CTCS or DCS code DUPLEX MODE SELECTION ed.
  • Page 27 © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd tradin To disable silent mode on a channel: © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved. 12 June 2018 50157 Select the required channel. The CTCSS/DCS code will be 50157 displayed.
  • Page 28: Transmitter Power

    Using the radio in a noisy environment with the VOX sensitivity set t maximum could cause the radio to transmit unexpectedly. If this happens simply reduce the sensitivity setting. radio to transmit unexpectedly. If this happens simply reduce the se TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 29: Squelch Level Setting

    PTT switch to confirm and store your selection. n Beep the roger beep tone is enabled, the icon will be displayed. tton Beep allows the radio to sound a confirmation beep whenever the key nerates a confirmation tone whenever the radio is switched on. TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 30: Button Beep

    Note: The Call Alarm can only be sent once per minute. Menu key repeatedly until ‘CL ‘is displayed. Call number 1 – 5 or ‘oF’ will be TX677 Instruction Manual © 2018 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31 Dual Watch 5 seconds after the last transm equivalent to selecting ‘oF’ in the Dual Watch menu setting. To stop Dual Watch, briefly press the Menu key followed by the key. This is eq ‘oF’ in the Dual Watch menu setting. TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 32 The table that follows details the CTCSS tone frequencies of the TX677 radio. CTCSS Tone Frequencies Frequency No. Frequency No. Frequency No. Frequency 67.0 107.2 167.9 159.8 71.9 110.9 173.8 165.5 74.4 114.8 179.9 171.3 77.0 118.8 186.2 177.3 79.7 123.0...
  • Page 33 The table that follows details the DCS tones of the TX677 radio. DCS Tone Chart DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code – – – – – – – – TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 34 The table that follows details the UHF CB operating frequencies of the TX677 radio. UHF CB Operating Frequencies Frequency Frequency Frequency (MHz) (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 Emergency use only 476.525 477.200...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    >0.5 watt max. (8 Ohm) Modulation Distortion: <5% (1 kHz 70%) Transmitter Type Description Hi: 1.8 watts Transmit Power: Lo: 0.5 watt Note: Specifications are typical unless otherwise indicated and may be subject to change without notice or obligation. TX677 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 36 GME Pty Ltd 17 Gibbon Road, Winston Hills NSW 2153, Australia Part Number: 311095 Drawing Number: 50157-2...

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