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GME XRS-330C Instruction Manual

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SUPER COMPACT HIDEAWAY 80 CHANNEL UHF CB RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 XRS-330C SUPER COMPACT HIDEAWAY 80 CHANNEL UHF CB RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Squelch Level ............. 13 Signal Meter ................13 Brightness ................. 13 Transmitting ................14 Time-out Timer ................. 14 Busy Lockout ................14 Voice Scrambler ................ 15 Beep Tone Volume ..............15 Dynamic Volume Control (DVC) ..........16 XRS-330C...
  • Page 3 Choosing CTCSS or DCS ............28 CTCSS tone set compatibility ............ 28 Enabling CTCSS/DCS on a channel (Silent mode) ..... 29 Busy Lockout ................30 Monitor function ............... 30 SELECTIVE CALLING ..............31 SelCall Identification Number ........... 31 SelCall naming ................. 31 XRS-330C...
  • Page 4 Bluetooth .................. 49 Programmable Buttons ............50 Programming the XRS Button: ..........51 Programming the top button: ..........52 Functions .................. 53 Radio Settings ................54 Scan Settings ................56 Net-Scan ................... 57 SelCall ..................57 Making a SelCall ............... 58 XRS-330C...
  • Page 5 Radio turns ON and OFF with the ignition switch ....69 High voltage detection ............. 69 Antenna connection ..............70 Noise suppression ..............70 Wiring ..................71 Frequency and Subtone Tables ..........72 SPECIFICATIONS ..............75 Electrical ................... 75 Mechanical Specifications and Connections ......77 XRS-330C...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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 manufacturing techniques to produce a super compact mobile radio with outstanding specifications, features and performance.
  • Page 7 Rugged Construction: With die-cast chassis. • • User controls and interface Full Function Controller Microphone: Includes front mounted • speaker to channel clear audio towards the user. XRS-330C...

  • Page 8: Xrs Apps

    Bluetooth. The app allows users to share their location using the mobile device’s GPS location. The location is broadcast by the radio at the end of a normal voice transmission. The location cannot be shared by the app without being connected to an XRS Connect radio. XRS-330C...

  • Page 9: Pairing

    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 10: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION FRONT PANEL Microphone Socket REAR PANEL 12V DC Antenna Socket Socket Extension Speaker Socket XRS-330C...

  • Page 11: Controller Microphone

    If you would like to keep the radio on while it is receiving transmissions, this setting needs to be turned on. You can turn on this feature as follows: XRS-330C...

  • Page 12: Volume

    Press and hold either key to advance quickly through the channels. SQUELCH The Squelch is used to eliminate any annoying background noise when there are no signals present. The Squelch can be opened or closed using the SQL key. XRS-330C...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Squelch Level

    A Dim function can also be assigned to the programmable XRS key to quickly switch the brightness level to minimum for low light viewing. This saves having to manually readjust the brightness level when moving into low light environments. XRS-330C...

  • Page 14: Transmitting

    If this happens, look for the icon on the display as an indicator that the channel is already in use. If the channel is busy, simply wait until the channel is clear and press the PTT again. XRS-330C...

  • Page 15: Voice Scrambler

    The scrambler is compatible with the majority of scramblers used by other manufacturers, allowing you to enjoy scrambled communications with owners of non-GME radios. Once the scrambler has been activated your transmission and reception will only be intelligible to others using the same scrambler technology.

  • Page 16: Dynamic Volume Control (Dvc)

    You can use the MENU key to turn this function on or off. SELECTING THE ACTIVE SPEAKER The XRS-330C 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...

  • Page 17: Microphone Gain

    The Squelch Tail can be turned off, reducing it to a faint click as the Squelch closes. To enable/disable squelch tail: Press the MENU key. Navigate through the menu to select RADIO SETTINGS > SQUELCH TAIL. You can use the MENU key to turn this function on or off. XRS-330C...

  • Page 18: Roger Beep

    Your XRS Connect radio allows you to enable or disable Duplex mode on individual repeater channels. In this way any repeater channels that are not being used with repeaters in your area can be used in Simplex mode for normal direct radio-to- radio communications. XRS-330C...

  • Page 19: Priority Channel

    The channel number will flash for a few seconds then a high beep will be heard as the channel is stored. The ‘PRI’ icon will now be visible whenever that channel is selected. NOTE: The Priority channel can also be set through the Menu. XRS-330C...

  • Page 20: Scanning

    To select open scan/priority scan/network scan: Press the MENU key. Navigate to select SCAN SETTINGS, and the required scan option. XRS-330C...

  • Page 21: Programming The Scan Memories

    After 30 seconds the skipped channel will be reinstated in the scan sequence. If the unwanted active channel continues to interrupt the scan even after the 30 second skip period has elapsed, hold SCAN while the radio is paused on that XRS-330C...

  • Page 22: Dual Watch

    You can change your working channel by pressing the Channel Up and Channel Down keys. To exit Dual Watch, press or hold your programmable button (depends on how the key is configured for your radio), or press the SCAN button. XRS-330C...

  • Page 23: Open Scan

    Zone. If there are less than 2 channels programmed into the scan memory when you press SCAN, a low beep will be heard and the command will be ignored. XRS-330C...

  • Page 24: Priority Scan

    Priority channel. Example: Scanning channels 1 - 8 with priority channel 20 in Priority Scan NOTE: By default the priority channel will be scanned after every 5th scan channel. This timing can be adjusted using the XRS Connect App. XRS-330C...

  • Page 25: Selecting Priority Scan

    If you don’t wish to listen to a busy channel, briefly press the key while the radio is paused on that channel. The busy channel will be temporarily removed from the Scan Group to allow time for the channel XRS-330C...

  • Page 26: Network Scan (Net-Scan)

    ENABLING NET-SCAN To select network scan and a suitable CTCSS/DCS code: Press the MENU key. Navigate through the menu to select SCAN SETTINGS and choose from the options available. XRS-330C...

  • Page 27: Using Net-Scan

    To stop scanning, briefly press SCAN. A low beep will be heard and the icon will stop animating. As long as the radio was not on a busy channel, it will return to the last channel you selected, otherwise it will stay on the busy channel. XRS-330C...

  • Page 28: Ctcss And Dcs

    CTCSS TONE SET COMPATIBILITY The GME CTCSS tone set comprises 50 tones made up of the standard CCIR-38 Tone Set plus an additional 12 tones added to the end. If communicating with other brands of radios that only use the CCIR-38 tone set, please select from one of the first 38 tones to ensure compatibility with these radios.

  • Page 29: Enabling Ctcss/Dcs On A Channel (Silent Mode)

    NOTE: When Silent mode is enabled on a channel you should always check the icon for signs of traffic on the channel before transmitting to ensure you do not accidentally transmit over the top of another user. Alternatively, you can enable XRS-330C...

  • Page 30: Busy Lockout

    The Silent mode will be temporarily disabled while the key is pressed allowing you to hear signals on the channel. When you release the key, Silent mode is restored and the radio becomes quiet again. XRS-330C...

  • Page 31: Selective Calling

    When storing SelCall numbers, you can add names to each one to make it easier to identify whose number you are recalling. In addition, if an incoming SelCall matches one of your stored numbers, the name will be displayed to identify the caller. XRS-330C...

  • Page 32: The Quiet Mode

    Briefly press the TOP key on the top of the microphone. The alarm will stop but the caller’s name and SelCall number will remain on the display and the channel will remain open to any incoming signals. This feature is useful if you are currently busy but intend to call the person back later. XRS-330C...

  • Page 33: Quiet Mode

    Quiet memory. When Quiet memory is switched OFF on the selected channel, ‘Q’ will disappear from the display indicating the channel is no longer stored in the Quiet memory. XRS-330C...
  • Page 34 Quiet channels or a combination of Quiet and Open channels. NOTE: To ensure reliable SelCall detection when scanning in the Quiet mode, it is recommended that you restrict the number of channels in the Scan Group. XRS-330C...

  • Page 35: Group Calling

    Use the Select MAKE SELCALL and press MENU. Use the keys to change the digit at the cursor position. Press MENU [SEL:NEXT] to step forward to the NEXT digit position or BACK to step back to the previous digit position. XRS-330C...

  • Page 36: Call Acknowledge In Group Mode

    Receiving a Group Call is identical to receiving a normal SelCall except that the alarm sound is a LOW tone beep instead of the normal High tone beep. The caller’s name and number is displayed in the usual way. XRS-330C...

  • Page 37: Menu Options

    SEL:OPTION = Briefly press the MENU key to select the option. HLD: OPTION = Press and hold the MENU key to select the option. CONTEXT MENU EXAMPLES SEL:NEXT = Press MENU for NEXT HLD:CALL = Hold MENU for NEXT XRS-330C...
  • Page 38 Numbers 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Punctuation . * + <space> XRS-330C...

  • Page 39: Menu Table

    QUIET MEMORY QUIET MODE SCRAMBLER SQUELCH LEVEL ZONES VOICE PLAYBACK ACTIVE MUTE DUAL WATCH SELCALL RESEND TOP BUTTON PRESS CYCLE SCAN CHANNEL SELCALL VOICE PLAYBACK ACTIVE MUTE DUAL WATCH FUNCTIONS TOGGLE Q MEMORY ON/OFF TOGGLE Qmode TOGGLE SCAN TOGGLE SILENT XRS-330C...
  • Page 40 VERSIONS Model, Serial #, Firmware, Bluetooth H/W, Bluetooth RESET SETTINGS Cancel, Reset radio, Factory Reset CB SCAN MEMORY A Open Scan SCAN SETTINGS B Priority Scan C Network Scan NETSCAN SUBTONE CTCSS/DCS SELCALL MAKE SELCALL Last Memory - 20 XRS-330C...

  • Page 41: Receive-Only Channels (Zones)

    8 zones with each zone containing up to 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 42: Select A Zone

    Press MENU [SEL:GO]. EDIT A ZONE NAME Press the MENU key. Select ZONES and press MENU. Select the desired Zone from the Zone list. To edit the zone, select HOLD the MENU key [HLD:EDIT]. The zone edit screen appears. XRS-330C...
  • Page 43 Press the MENU key to step forward to the NEXT character position or the BACK key to step back to the previous character position. Continue until the desired name has been entered. Zone names can be up to 16 characters long. To save the name HOLD the MENU key [HLD:SAVE]. XRS-330C...

  • Page 44: Edit A Zone Name

    Zone channels can be found immediately above CB Channel 80. EDIT A ZONE NAME Press the MENU key. Select ZONES and press MENU. Select the desired Zone from the Zone list and HOLD MENU [HLD:EDIT] to edit the zone. The zone edit screen appears. XRS-330C...
  • Page 45 Press the MENU key to step forward to the NEXT character position or the BACK key to step back to the previous character position. Continue until the desired name has been entered. Zone names can be up to 16 characters long. To save the name HOLD the MENU key [HLD:SAVE]. XRS-330C...

  • Page 46: Add Channels To A New Zone

    The radio will return to the Zone list with the new zone name displayed. ADD CHANNELS TO A NEW ZONE Press the MENU key. Select ZONES and press MENU. Select the desired Zone from the Zone list and HOLD MENU [HLD:EDIT] to edit the zone. Hold MENU [HLD:OPTIONS] to select Options. XRS-330C...
  • Page 47 When the desired name has been entered, press the MENU key repeatedly to step to the RX frequency. Channel names may contain up to 16 characters. To save the new channel, hold MENU [HLD:SAVE]. The display returns to the Zone screen. XRS-330C...

  • Page 48: Edit Existing Channels In A Zone

    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 • Select Edit to edit the selected channel XRS-330C...

  • Page 49: Bluetooth

    PIN on both the mobile device with the XRS Location Services app and your radio. With Secure Pair turned on you must put the radio into Pair mode using the PAIR menu option, before connecting your XRS Location Services app. XRS-330C...

  • Page 50: Programmable Buttons

    Mutes/reduces the volume of the radio/unmutes the radio, based on how the Active Mute feature is set. Dual Watch Allows you to monitor a selected channel and the Priority Channel simultaneously. SelCall Resend Automatically resends to the last Selcall ID you sent. XRS-330C...

  • Page 51: Programming The Xrs Button

    XRS BUTTON PRESS or XRS BUTTON HOLD then press MENU. The XRS 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. XRS-330C...

  • Page 52: Programming The Top Button

    PROGRAMMING THE TOP BUTTON: Press the MENU key. Use the keys to select PROG BUTTONS then press MENU to select. Use the keys to select TOP BUTTON PRESS or TOP BUTTON HOLD then press MENU. XRS-330C...

  • Page 53: Functions

    TOGGLE ‘Q’ MEM: Store channels in the SelCall Quiet memory. • • TOGGLE Qmode: Toggle Quiet mode for SelCall. • TOGGLE SCAN: Enable/Disable the Scan function. • TOGGLE SILENT: Toggle Silent mode for CTCSS/DCS channels. Press MENU to toggle the selected function ON or OFF. XRS-330C...

  • Page 54: Radio Settings

    To alter a value (e.g. Beep Volume) press MENU then use the keys to adjust the value. Press MENU to accept. To toggle an ON/ OFF setting, press MENU. Press BACK to return to the previous menu or hold the BACK key to return to the main screen. XRS-330C...
  • Page 55 Adjusts the present squelch level. 1 to 9 [2] LEVEL SQUELCH TAIL Enables/Disables the squelch tail. When set to ON/OFF [ON] OFF the squelch tail is silent. SELCALL ACK Enables/disables automatic transmission of an ON/OFF acknowledge beep when your SelCall Ident is received. XRS-330C...

  • Page 56: Scan Settings

    CB SCAN MEM then press MENU. Use the keys to select from memory ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ then press MENU. The default scan memory allocations are; • A – Open Scan • B – Priority Scan • C – Netscan XRS-330C...

  • Page 57: Net-Scan

    Select MAKE SELCALL to enter and send a SelCall number. • Select Last to resend or save the last SelCall number you sent. • Select Own to edit your radio’s own SelCall number. Continue scrolling downwards to access a further 20 user programmable SelCall memories. XRS-330C...

  • Page 58: Making A Selcall

    Press MENU [SEL:NEXT] to step forward to the NEXT digit position or BACK to step back to the previous digit position. Continue until all 5 SelCall digits have been entered. Hold MENU [HLD:CALL] to send. XRS-330C...

  • Page 59: Resending The Last Selcall Number

    EDITING THE CONTACT NAME Use the keys to change the character or the cursor position. Press MENU [SEL:NEXT] to step forward to the NEXT character position or BACK to step back to the previous character position. XRS-330C...

  • Page 60: Editing Your Radio's Own Selcall Number

    Press MENU [SEL:NEXT] to step forward to the NEXT digit position or BACK to step back to the previous digit position. Continue until the required name has been entered, then hold MENU [HLD:SAVE] to save the new number. XRS-330C...

  • Page 61: Adding A New Contact To The Selcall Memory

    Press MENU [SEL:NEXT] to step forward to the NEXT character or digit position or the BACK key to step back to the previous character or digit position. Continue until the required name and SelCall number has been entered then hold MENU [HLD:SAVE] to save the new number. XRS-330C...

  • Page 62: Xrs Features

    Services app). LOC TIMEOUT This setting allows you to set the location timeout. The None - 180 radio will not transmit locations with timestamps that minutes are past the timeout specified in this setting. ‘30 minutes’ is the default option. XRS-330C...

  • Page 63: Voice Playback

    The CB channel on which the recording was made. • Recording also works when the radio is in the Active Mute mode. To enable the voice playback feature: Press the MENU key. Navigate through the following selections: XRS FEATURES > VOICE XRS-330C...
  • Page 64 CLEAR ALL Clears all the existing voice recordings. None - 180 minutes ‘30 minutes’ is the default option. PLAYBACK Plays back the recorded voice transmissions, beginning Loc/Txt/Off with the most recent recording. XRS-330C...

  • Page 65: Active Mute

    REDUCE Reduces the volume of the radio. By default, the Mute, 75%, VOLUME volume level is set to Mute. 50%, or 25% reduction in current volume; ‘Mute’ is the default option. XRS-330C...

  • Page 66: Installation

    Orientate the holes in the chassis with those in the cradle arms then insert and tighten the gimbal knobs. Finally, connect the power lead, antenna cable and extension speaker to the sockets on the radio’s rear panel. MOUNTING THE CRADLE Option 1 Option 2 XRS-330C...

  • Page 67: Mounting The Radio

    MOUNTING THE RADIO XRS-330C...

  • Page 68: Fitting The Controller Microphone

    +13.8 volts continuously available (on the battery side of the ignition switch) via the 2 amp fuse. Radio remains ON when igni on switch is OFF Fuse To Radio BLACK Igni on Switch Chassis Car ba ery XRS-330C...

  • Page 69: Radio Turns On And Off With The Ignition Switch

    NOTE: The High DC warning will remain on the display even if the normal voltage level is restored. You will need to switch the radio OFF then ON again to reset it and clear the ‘High DC’ warning. IMPORTANT: The power source should never exceed 30 volts. XRS-330C...

  • Page 70: Antenna Connection

    It is essential to select a good quality, high efficiency, 477 MHz antenna. A poor quality antenna or one not designed for the specific frequency band you are using will give very poor performance. 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 71: Wiring

    WIRING UHF antenna Optional extension speaker 12V DC MC664B microphone Red+ -Black Coax cable Fuse Connector plug XRS-330C...

  • Page 72: Frequency And Subtone Tables

    177.3 79.7 123.0 192.8 183.5 82.5 127.3 203.5 189.9 85.4 131.8 210.7 196.6 88.5 136.5 218.1 199.5 91.5 141.3 225.7 206.5 94.8 146.2 233.6 229.1 97.4 151.4 241.8 254.1 100.0 156.7 250.3 – – 103.5 162.2 69.4 – – XRS-330C...
  • Page 73 The table that follows details the DCS tones of the XRS Connect radio. DCS Tone Chart DCS Code Code DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code DCS Code – – – – – – – – XRS-330C...
  • Page 74 477. 2375 (Duplex) 476.900 476.5875 477.2625 Officially 476.925 476.6125 477.2875 designated call channel 476.950 476.6375 477.3125 476.975 476.6625 477.3375 Road channel 477.000 476.6875 477.3625 Caravan and 477.025 476.7125 477.3875 motor home 477.050 476.7375 477.4125 4WD / Off road 477.075 476.7625 XRS-330C...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    30 volts DC maximum. At 18 volts DC the channel display flashes Over Voltage Protection: ‘Hi DC’ for 5 seconds on receive. The RF power is reduced and TX flashes on transmit. Reverse Voltage Diode Crowbar Protection: Over-current Protection: In-line 2 amp fuse Operating Temperature: -10° C to +60°C XRS-330C...
  • Page 76 3 watts average into 4 Ohms Audio Signal to Noise: >45 dB unweighted Receive Frequency -6 dB/Octave de-emphasis 300 Hz to 3 kHz +1 -3 dB. Response Current Consumption: <175 mA muted, 750 mA full volume. Conducted Spurious <70 dBm Emmission XRS-330C...

  • Page 77: Mechanical Specifications And Connections

    Two core cable with bulkhead connector in rear panel. Antenna: FME panel socket External Speaker: 3.5 mm mono jack Front Microphone Port: 8 way telephone style with rubber strain relief. Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation XRS-330C...
  • Page 78 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. 17 Gibbon Road, Winston Hills NSW 2153, Australia Part Number: 311021 Drawing Number: 49289-5 XRS-330C...

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