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- Page 1 XRS-330C COMPACT HIDEAWAY 80 CHANNEL UHF CB RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Notice...............2 Introduction ................6 Features ...................6 XRS APPS .................8 XRS Connect app ................ 8 XRS Location Services app ............8 Pairing ..................9 General Operation ..............10 Front panel ................10 Rear Panel ................. 10 Controller Microphone .............. 11 GENERAL ................11 Power .................. - Page 3 Selecting the Active Speaker ............ 16 Microphone Gain............... 17 Squelch Tail ................17 Roger Beep ................18 Repeater and Duplex Mode ............18 Priority Channel ................ 19 Scanning ................20 Scan groups ................20 Programming the scan memories ..........21 Auto skip ................... 21 Dual Watch ................
- Page 4 The Quiet mode ................ 32 Sending a SelCall ..............32 Receiving a SelCall ..............32 Quiet mode ................33 Group Calling ................35 Programming and sending group calls ........35 Call acknowledge in group mode ..........36 Storing group call idents ............36 Receiving group calls ..............
- Page 5 Resending the last SelCall number ........... 59 Editing the contact name ............59 Editing your radio’s own SelCall number ......... 60 Adding a new contact to the SelCall memory ......61 XRS Features ................62 Location Services ..............62 Voice Playback ................63 Active Mute ................
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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 Priority Channel: A user programmable Priority channel for instant • recall at the press of a key. • Signal processing Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Measures, filters and compresses • standard analogue audio signals and converts them into digital format. Allows advanced RF and audio processing techniques to be applied to maximise the radio’s performance.
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Page 8: Xrs Apps
OLED Display: Bright, high contrast, dot matrix OLED display is • readable under all lighting conditions. For a more detailed description of all key functions, refer the ‘General Operation’ section. XRS APPS This section provides details about the XRS Connect and the XRS Location Services apps. -
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
CONTROLLER MICROPHONE Programmable (Top) Func on Microphone Push to Talk Bu on OLED Display Programmable (XRS) Scan Func on Key Duplex Power Squelch Priority Speaker Channel Up Volume + Menu/Enter Volume - Channel Down Back GENERAL POWER Press and hold the key to turn the radio on. -
Page 12: Volume
Press Menu and select RADIO SETTINGS. Next select AUTO POWER. Select RECV RESETS and press MENU. Select ON to turn the feature By default, the radio will not automatically power down while it is connected to a device via Bluetooth. If you would like to power down the radio while you have a Bluetooth connection, turn this setting off. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Squelch Level
When the Squelch is open the receiver’s background noise can be heard and the icon is displayed. When the Squelch is closed the receiver remains quiet while there are no signals present but any incoming signals will override the Squelch and be heard in the speaker. -
Page 14: Transmitting
To assign the Dim function to a key, press the MENU key and navigate to Prog Buttons and its options to configure this feature. TRANSMITTING Prior to transmitting, always check the channel is clear. This can be done by listening to the channel or by visually checking that the icon is not visible or the signal meter is not indicating a signal. -
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)
DYNAMIC VOLUME CONTROL (DVC) The modulation level of signals heard on the UHF CB band has always varied considerably resulting in noticeable differences in received audio volume between stations. Generally, users have compensated for this by adjusting the Volume control for each incoming signal. -
Page 17: Microphone Gain
MICROPHONE GAIN The microphone gain controls the sensitivity of the microphone to your voice input level. If you are quietly spoken or are operating in a quiet environment you can increase the microphone gain to make your voice sound clearer. If your voice is quite loud or you are working in a noisy environment and wish to minimise the amount of background noise that is picked up, you should reduce the microphone gain. -
Page 18: Roger Beep
ROGER BEEP The Roger Beep is a tone that is automatically transmitted whenever the PTT is released. This tone serves to alert the receiving party that your transmission has ended. Press Menu and select RADIO SETTINGS. Select ROGER BEEP and press Menu to select ON or OFF. When the Roger Beep tone is enabled, the ROG icon is displayed. -
Page 19: Priority Channel
To enable duplex on a repeater channel: Select the required repeater channel (1 - 8, 41 - 48). Briefly press the DUP key. The icon will appear on the display accompanied by a high beep. To remove duplex from a repeater channel: Select the required repeater channel (1 - 8, 41 - 48). -
Page 20: Scanning
To recall a priority channel: Briefly press the PRI key. The radio will immediately switch to the Priority channel and the ‘PRI’ icon will be displayed. NOTE: If the radio was scanning when the Priority channel was recalled, the scan will be cancelled. -
Page 21: Programming The Scan Memories
PROGRAMMING THE SCAN MEMORIES Each Scan Group has its own separate channel memory allowing you complete freedom to program your choice of channels into each group. To add/remove channels from the selected scan memory: Select the required channel using the key. -
Page 22: Dual Watch
channel. The ‘nuisance’ channel will be completely removed from the Scan Group for the duration of that scan session. To restore the channel, simply stop and restart the scan session using the SCAN key (or switch the radio Off then On again). -
Page 23: Open Scan
OPEN SCAN Open Scan allows a group of channels to be scanned in an ascending sequence. If a signal is found, the scan will pause on that channel. During this time you can press the PTT on the microphone and talk on the channel. Once the channel has been clear for 5 seconds the scan will resume. -
Page 24: Priority Scan
Operating in the Open Scan Mode If a busy channel is found, scanning will pause to allow the signal to be heard and will remain there for as long as the channel remains busy. Once the channel has been clear for 5 seconds, scanning will resume automatically. If you don’t wish to listen to a busy channel, briefly press while the radio is paused on that channel. -
Page 25: Selecting Priority Scan
SELECTING PRIORITY SCAN To select Priority Scan, refer to the Menu/Scan Settings options. To begin scanning: Briefly press SCAN. A high beep will be heard, ‘SCANNING’ will be displayed and icon will animate. During this time the scan mode and the number of channels being scanned will be displayed along with the selected Zone. -
Page 26: Network Scan (Net-Scan)
to become clear again and scanning will continue. The skipped channel will be automatically reinstated in the scan sequence after 30 seconds (see ‘Auto skip’). • To transmit on the Priority channel at any time, simply press the PTT. The radio will switch straight to the Priority channel. When you have finished your conversation and there has been no further activity for 5 seconds, the radio will resume scanning the other channels. -
Page 27: Using Net-Scan
USING NET-SCAN With Net-Scan mode enabled, briefly press SCAN. A high beep will be heard, ‘SCANNING’ will be displayed and the icon will animate. During this time the scan mode and the number of channels being scanned will be displayed along with the selected Zone. -
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)
ENABLING CTCSS/DCS ON A CHANNEL (SILENT MODE) Enabling CTCSS/DCS on a channel will prevent the Squelch from opening on that channel unless the incoming signal matches your selected CTCSS/DCS tone. Other users on the same channel who are not using your CTCSS/DCS tone will still be received by your radio (the con will still appear on the display) but they will not be heard in the speaker. -
Page 30: Busy Lockout
Busy Lockout in the menu which will automatically prevent your radio from transmitting if the channel is already in use. BUSY LOCKOUT When using Silent mode with CTCSS/DCS, your radio’s receiver remains quiet to all signals outside your CTCSS/ DCS group. As a result, if you do not notice when others are transmitting on your channel you could accidentally transmit over the top of them. -
Page 31: Selective Calling
NOTE: You will only have a brief moment to monitor the channel for signals because holding the key for more than a few seconds will switch the radio off. SELECTIVE CALLING Your radio has a Selective Calling system known as SelCall that operates like a telephone. -
Page 32: The Quiet Mode
THE QUIET MODE Your radio can be set to monitor signals on a busy channel but remain Quiet unless it receives its own SelCall Ident. In this way, you won’t be disturbed unless someone calls you. When your SelCall Ident is received, the Quiet mode is deactivated and an alarm sounds to alert you to the call. -
Page 33: Quiet Mode
To cancel the alarm and talk on the channel: Press the PTT and talk in the usual way. The alarm will be canceled, the display will return to normal and the channel will be open for normal communication. To clear the alarm completely: Briefly press BACK. - Page 34 Activating the Quiet mode Select a channel that has been stored in the Quiet memory. ‘Q’ will be displayed. NOTE: You cannot activate the Quiet mode unless you have selected a stored channel. Press the MENU key, and navigate to select FUNCTIONS > TOGGLE QMode.
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Page 35: Group Calling
GROUP CALLING The SelCall system includes a Group Call function that allows you to call up to 1000 radios simultaneously. This can be useful in an emergency situation where you may need to transmit a message to a large number of radios in your group. By default, your radio is factory-set to allow up to 10 radios to be called at once. -
Page 36: Call Acknowledge In Group Mode
or BACK to step back to the previous digit position. Repeat until the first 4 digits have been entered. At the last digit use the keys to select ‘A’. Hold MENU [HLD:CALL] to send. icon will be display as the SelCall is transmitted. NOTE: Where your radio allows it, programming Group Calls for 100 radios is identical except that you will need to select ‘A’... -
Page 37: Menu Options
MENU OPTIONS The Menu provides access to all the settings, adjustments and functions listed in the table below. All menu items are controlled using the MENU, BACK keys. To access the menu, press the MENU key. To scroll through the list of menu items press the keys. - Page 38 SEL:EDIT = Press MENU for EDIT HLD:OPTIONS = Hold MENU for OPTIONS When entering text (e.g. zone names or SelCall numbers), the following characters are available; Text Available Uppercase Letters A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Lowercase Letters a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z Numbers...
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Page 39: Menu Table
MENU TABLE Menu Options Option Settings ZONES Zone 01 GO/EDIT Zone 02 Zone 03 Zone 04 Zone 05 Zone 06 Zone 07 Zone 08 BLUETOOTH Secure pair ON/OFF Pair PROG BUTTONS XRS BUTTON PRESS DISPLAY DIM XRS BUTTON HOLD CB SCAN MEMORY TOP BUTTON HOLD QUIET MEMORY QUIET MODE... - Page 40 Menu Options Option Settings TIMEOUT 30-180 min/None RADIO AUTO POWER SETTINGS RECV RESETS ON/OFF B’TOOTH HALTS ON/OFF BEEP VOLUME 0 to 10 BRIGHTNESS 0 to 10 BUSY LOCKOUT ON/OFF CB SUBTONE CTCSS/DCS Tones DISPLAY None / Volts / S-Lin / S-Met DYNAMIC VOLUME CONTROL ON/OFF MIC GAIN...
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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
SELECT A ZONE Press the MENU button. Select ZONES and press MENU. Select the desired zone from the Zone list. 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]. - Page 43 Press MENU [SEL:EDIT] to edit the zone name. Use the keys to change the character at the cursor position. 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.
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Page 44: Edit A Zone Name
The radio will return to the Zone list with the new zone name displayed. The radio returns to the main screen with the selected zone displayed below the channel number. All channels in the selected zone will now be available along with the usual 80 CB channels. - Page 45 Press MENU [SEL:EDIT] to edit the zone name. Use the keys to change the character at the cursor position. 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.
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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. - Page 47 Use the keys to select ADD CHANNEL from the menu list. Press MENU [SEL:EDIT] to edit the new channel. Use the keys to change the character at the cursor position. Press MENU to step forward to the NEXT character position or the BACK key to step back to the previous character position.
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Page 48: Edit Existing Channels In A Zone
EDIT EXISTING CHANNELS IN A 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. Use the keys to select a channel Hold MENU [HLD:OPTIONS] for the Options menu. Use the keys to select from the options list them press MENU. -
Page 49: Bluetooth
Next select MENU [SEL:EDIT]. To add a new channel or EDIT an existing channel; Use the keys to change the character or digit at the cursor position. Press MENU to step forward to the NEXT character or digit position or the BACK key to step back to the previous character or digit position. -
Page 50: Programmable Buttons
Pair When Secure Pairing is turned on you must select PAIR in the Bluetooth menu to put the radio into pair mode before you can connect for the first time. Pair mode will timeout after 90 seconds. PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS Programmable (Top) Func on Programmable (XRS) Func on Key... -
Page 51: Programming The Xrs Button
Menu Options Top button Cycle Scan Cycles through the channels stored in the current press Channel scan memory. SelCall Call Provides the standard Call button functions i.e. Press to function enter SelCall entry menu Hold to send last SelCall. Voice Playback Plays back recorded transmissions. -
Page 52: Programming The Top Button
Press BACK to exit back to the previous menu or hold BACK to return to the main screen. 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. -
Page 53: Functions
The TOP 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. Press BACK to exit back to the previous menu or hold the BACK key to return to the main screen. -
Page 54: Radio Settings
Press BACK to exit back to the previous menu or hold the BACK key to return to the main screen. RADIO SETTINGS Press the MENU key. Use the keys to select RADIO SETTINGS then press MENU. Use the keys to select from one of the setting options (see the options table below). - Page 55 Radio Setting Options Table Menu DESCRIPTION OPTIONS AUTO POWER Turns the radio off after a time period specified None/30-180 by the user. ON/OFF ON/OFF BEEP VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the key press beeps. 0 to 10 [4] BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the OLED and keypad brightness. 0 to 10 [5] BUSY LOCK Disables the transmitter when the radio is busy...
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Page 56: Scan Settings
Menu DESCRIPTION OPTIONS VERSIONS Displays model number, serial number, Model, Serial #, firmware, Bluetooth wireless technology Firmware, Bluetooth enabled hardware and Bluetooth wireless H/W, Bluetooth S/W technology enabled software. RESET Cancel: Exits without changes. SETTINGS Reset Radio: Restores the radio to its default settings (i.e Squelch level, beep level, Subtone, etc. -
Page 57: Net-Scan
NET-SCAN To use Net-Scan you must also select a CTCSS or DCS sub-tone. Use the keys to select NETSCAN SUBT then press MENU. Use the keys to scroll through the list of sub-tones then press MENU to select. NOTE: If you select Netscan as your CB Scan Memory without selecting a sub- tone, you will not be able to scan. -
Page 58: Making A Selcall
MAKING A SELCALL To enter and send a SelCall number, select MAKE SelCall and press MENU [SEL:ENTER]. 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. -
Page 59: Resending The Last Selcall Number
RESENDING THE LAST SELCALL NUMBER Use the keys to select Last, then HOLD MENU [HLD:CALL] to resend the last SelCall number. Use the keys to scroll down to an empty SelCall memory. Press MENU [SEL:EDIT]. The ‘Edit Contact’ screen is displayed and the SelCall number is automatically inserted into the contact. -
Page 60: Editing Your Radio's Own Selcall Number
Continue until the required name has been entered then hold MENU [HLD:SAVE] to save the contact. EDITING YOUR RADIO’S OWN SELCALL NUMBER keys to select Own then press the MENU key to Use the edit your radio’s own SelCall number. The ‘Edit Contact’... -
Page 61: Adding A New Contact To The Selcall Memory
ADDING A NEW CONTACT TO THE SELCALL MEMORY Use the keys to scroll to an empty SelCall memory then press MENU [SEL:EDIT] to edit. Use the keys to change the letter or number at the cursor position. 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. -
Page 62: Xrs Features
The radio returns to the previous screen and displays the new contact entry. XRS FEATURES There are three main feature options available under XRS Features: • Location Services • Voice Playback • Active Mute LOCATION SERVICES This feature is used together with the Location Services app, and it allows the radio to broadcast its location at the end of a normal voice transmission. -
Page 63: Voice Playback
Menu Options MIC DISPLAY Loc= Microphone will display @username direction and Loc/Txt/Off distance for incoming transmission. Txt=Mic will display @username and #status for incoming transmission. Off=No display. SELCALL UID Turn on to include the radio’s SelCall ID in the location ON/OFF data sent. - Page 64 PLAYBACK > ENABLE. Select ENABLE and set to ON. To playback voice recordings: When navigating from the main menu: Press the MENU key. Navigate through the following selections: XRS FEATURES > VOICE PLAYBACK > PLAYBACK. Alternatively, you can assign the Voice Playback feature to one of the programmable keys (XRS key, or the top programmable key).
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Page 65: Active Mute
ACTIVE MUTE This feature of the XRS Location Services app mutes the XRS Connect radio on phone call, and unmutes the radio at the end of the phone call. You can assign the Active Mute feature to any of the radio’s programmable buttons. To turn on/off active mute in the XRS Location Services app: Open the XRS Location Services app. -
Page 66: Installation
INSTALLATION GENERAL Your radio is supplied with a U-shaped mounting cradle. As the radio does not contain a built-in speaker, the cradle can be screwed or bolted to any convenient location in your vehicle’s cabin (under or above the dash, on the centre console, under or beside the seat, etc) using the mounting slots provided in the cradle. -
Page 67: Mounting The Cradle
MOUNTING THE CRADLE Option 1 Option 2 XRS-330C... -
Page 68: Mounting The Radio
MOUNTING THE RADIO Slide the radio fully into cradle until it clicks into place. XRS-330C... -
Page 69: Fitting The Controller Microphone
FITTING THE CONTROLLER MICROPHONE Plug the 8 pin plug into the socket on the front of the main unit or alternatively you can use the adapter and extension cable supplied with the radio. If the main unit is not easily accessible this adapter will allow you to bring the microphone socket to a more convenient position. -
Page 70: Radio Turns On And Off With The Ignition Switch
If you are connecting directly to the battery, please review the ‘Auto Power-Down’ feature for information on options to turn the radio off after a user-selectable time. RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH Connect the radio’s negative (black) lead to the vehicle’s chassis, or if preferred, directly to the battery’s negative terminal. -
Page 71: 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 72: Wiring
WIRING UHF antenna Optional extension speaker 12V DC MC664B microphone Red+ -Black Coax cable Fuse Connector plug XRS-330C... -
Page 73: Frequency And Subtone Tables
FREQUENCY AND SUBTONE TABLES The table that follows details the CTCSS tone frequencies of the XRS Connect radio. CTCSS Tone Frequencies Frequency Frequency Frequency 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 74 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 75 The table that follows details the UHF CB operating frequencies of the XRS Connect 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 476.525 477.200 476.8875 476.550 477.225 476.9125...
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Page 76: Specifications
Emergency use only Officially designated call channel Telemetry / Selcall use only. Voice transmission is Road channel inhibited as required by AS/ NZS 4365.2011 Guard band channel. Transmission is inhibited as Caravan and motor home required by AS/NZS 4365.2011 Repeater input channels 4WD / Off road (Duplex) Repeater output channels... - Page 77 Menu Options Over Voltage Protection: 30 volts DC maximum. At 18 volts DC the channel display flashes ‘Hi DC’ for 5 seconds on receive. The RF power is reduced and TX flashes on transmit. Reverse Voltage Protection: Diode Crowbar Over-current Protection: In-line 2 amp fuse Operating Temperature: -10°...
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Page 78: Mechanical Specifications And Connections
Menu Options Spurious Response 70 dB Immunity Audio Output Power: 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... - Page 79 Standard Communications Pty Ltd trading as GME. 17 Gibbon Road, Winston Hills NSW 2153, Australia Part Number: 311022 Drawing Number: 49289-4 XRS-330C...
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