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Alinco DR-CS25 Instruction Manual

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Manufacture:
ALINCO, INC.
Y odoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F
4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan
Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802
http://www.alinco.com
E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp
Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS1075/FNFF-EN
Printed in China

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  • Page 1 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802 http://www.alinco.com E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp Electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items. Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS1075/FNFF-EN Contact your local authority for details of disposal rules. Printed in China...
  • Page 2 222MHz FM Mobile Transceiver DR-CS25 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver. Please read this manual carefully before using the product to ensure full performance, and keep this manual for future reference as it contains information on after-sales services. In case addendum or errata...
  • Page 3 [MEMO]...
  • Page 4 Covering ranges ■ It may vary drastically depending on the type and location of antenna system. Please consult your dealer for details as DR-CS25 requires an external antenna. Lightning ■ Any person is not safe outdoors during thunderstorms and lightning. Note also that no car provides adequate protection of its passengers or drivers against lightning as well.
  • Page 5 Features ■ Ultra compact, Output power selectable 50W/20W/10W ■ PC-programmable 200ch ■ Alphanumeric name tags ■ Bright and color-selectable display ■ Wide variety of selective calling features built-in; The 2-Tone, 5-Tone, 51 CTCSS, 1024 DCS, 4 Tone-burst tones and DTMF/ANI decode ■...
  • Page 6 Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. NO part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or transcribed in any form or by any means without the prior writhout the prior written permission of Alinco. Inc, Osaka, Japan, English Edition Printed in China.
  • Page 7 All brand names and trademarks are the property of their Electronic devices are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) respective owners. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical if they are not adequately shielded or designed for electromagnetic inaccuracies. Some parts, options and/or accessories are unavailable compatibility.
  • Page 8 WARNING To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco’s radio product, in this manual and on the product you may find symbols shown below. Please ALERT read and understand the meanings of these symbols before starting to use the product.
  • Page 9 WARNING Handling this product Do not modify or remove fuse-assembly from the DC-cable. It may result in fire,electric shock and/or damage to the product. Be sure to reduce the audio output level before operating. Excessive audio may damage hearing. Do not open the unit without permission or instruction from the manufacturer. In case of emergency Unauthorized modification or repair may result in electric shock, fire and/or In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch...
  • Page 10 WARNING About power-supply CAUTION Use only reliable power supply of specific DC output range and be mindful of Environment and condition of use the polarity of the cables and DC jack. Always turn off the power supply when connecting or disconnecting the Do not use the product in proximity to a audio products such as TV, radio cables.
  • Page 11 Before Operating the Radio Attention ● Do not remove the case or touch the interior components. Tampering can cause equipment trouble. ● Do not use or keep the radio where it is exposed to direct sunlight, dusty places, or near sources of heat. ●...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Memory Channel DeletIng ............... 11 Supplied Accessories ............1 KEY OPERATIONS ..............12 Supplied Accessories ............... 1 Initial Installation ..............2 Squelch Off (Monitor Function) ............12 Frequency Scan ................12 Mobile installation ................2 Memory Scan (Channel Scan) ............12 DC Power Cable Connection ............3 CTCSS/DCS Encode and Decode setup .........
  • Page 13 CONTENTS Scan Skip ..................24 Editing Channel Name ..............18 Frequency/Channel Scan ............... 24 Reverse TX/RX ................18 Busy Channel Lockout ..............24 Talk Around ..................19 Reverse TX/RX ................24 Radio's DTMF Self ID Enquiry ............19 TOT (Time-out timer) ............... 24 Radio's 5TONE Self ID Enquiry ............

  • Page 14: Supplied Accessories

    The standard accessories may vary slightly depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local authorized Alinco dealer should you have any questions. Alinco and authorized dealers are not responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual. Standard accessories may change without notice.

  • Page 15: Initial Installation

    Initial Installation Mobile installation Determine the appropriate angle of the transceiver, using the screw hole position on the side of the mounting bracket. The transceiver may be installed in any position in your car, where the controls and microphone are easily accessible and it does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle.

  • Page 16: Dc Power Cable Connection

    Initial Installation Connect the DC power cable to the transceiver's power supply DC Power Cable Connection connector. Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. Mobile Operation The vehicle battery must have a nominal rating of 12V. Never connect the transceiver to a 24V battery.
  • Page 17 Initial Installation Connect the transceiver's DC power connector to the connector on Fixed Station Operation the DC power cable. In order to use this transceiver for fixed station operation, you will need Press the connectors firmly together until the locking tab clicks. a separate 13.8V DC power supply (not included) , Please contact local dealer to require.

  • Page 18: Power Supply Voltage Display

    Initial Installation Accessories Connections Power supply voltage Display After being connected to an appropreate power source, press External Speaker to turn on. Press and hold key for 2 seconds to display the supplied If you plan to use an external speaker, choose a speaker with an voltage.
  • Page 19 Initial Installation Microphone For voice communications, connect a provided microphone into the socket on the front of the main unit. Turn the ring firmly on the plug until it locks. Attach the supplied microphone hanger in an appropriate location using the screws included in the screw set. Microphone connector Microphone [EMS-74]...

  • Page 20: Getting Acquainted

    Getting Acquainted Front panel Functions that require pressing key until icon appears then FUNC press the following key. NO. KEY FUNCTION MW(Setting memory channel data) FUNC Deleting memory channel Keypad lockout High/Middle/Low power Functions that require holding for over 2 seconds the following key. NO.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Getting Acquainted Rear panel NO. KEY Å FUNCTION (Not in use) Memory mode. Indicates the channel number in memory mode. Channel skip. Indicates the decimal point of frequency and the Decimal point scanning function. Indicates the frequency or memory name. Signal is being received or monitoring.

  • Page 22: Microphone

    Getting Acquainted microphone MIC Connector Diagram(in the front view of connector) NO. KEY FUNCTION Increase frequency, channel number or setting value. DOWN Decrease frequency, channel number or setting value. Push-To-Talk key to transmit. Numerical Keyd Input VFO frequencies and other various oprations. DTMF ON/OFF Switches between DTMF and function operations.

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Adjusting Frequency/Channel PWR KEY Switching The Power On/Off In frequency (VFO) mode, you can change the current frequency to Press the switch to power on. Press the the desired one through microphone [ ] key. Press key for 1 second to turn off. key to increase frequency and press key to decrease frequency.

  • Page 24: Transmitting Tone Burst Tone

    Basic Operations Speaking too loud distorts, too undertone won't modulate enough your Memory Channel Function List voice. Band Width ● While transmitting, LED lights RED and TX-meter shows relative power level. TX Power ● Release PTT to receive. CTCSS/DCS Encode / Decode ●...

  • Page 25: Key Operations

    KEY OPERATIONS squelch off(Monitor function) CTCSS/DCS Encode and Decode setup Many repeaters require CTCSS or DCS Press key to disable squelch, press key again to resume tone encoding to access the system. Tone squelch. While monitoring, all signaling features are temporary decoding features are often used to filter released.

  • Page 26: Ctcss Scan

    KEY OPERATIONS The standard set of 50 different CTCSS tones are available. DCS Offset Direction and offset frequency setup encode/decode cannot be separated. The list of selectable tones and Repeater receives a signal(UP-LINK) on one frequency and re-transmits codes is shown on Appendix at the end of this manual. on another frequency(DOWN-LINK).

  • Page 27: Keypad Lockout

    KEY OPERATIONS Emergency Alarm KEYPAD LOCKOUT This transceiver has 4 optional Alarm modes that can only be set using To avoid unintentional operations, this function will lock all keys except programming software. Press pre-programmed key to display "ALARM" FUNC to operate. Repeat above operation or turn off the transceiver to cancel the alarm.

  • Page 28: Function Menu Setup

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP How to use FUNCTION MENU Frequency Step Setup Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter the FUNCTION FUNC Only in VFO mode, this function is valid. MENU SETUP. Press and hold key for over 2 Press to select the desired menu.

  • Page 29: Sending 2-Tone Call

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP "2TONE": The channel will be mute Sending 5-Tone Call by a 2-Tone signal. The speaker won’t Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu. FUNC sound until receiving a correspondent Press key to choose No.04 menu, 2-Tone signal.

  • Page 30: Signaling Combination Setup

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Signaling Combination setup HIGH/MID/LOW Power Selection This function is to improve the level of protecting the radio against Press and hold key for over 2 FUNC receiving irrelative signal. seconds to enter setting menu. Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu.

  • Page 31: Tx Off Setup

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP TX OFF SETUP OFF: Busy channel lockout is disabled. It can transmit in any receiving status. This function is to prohibit the transmission and to use the radio as a receiver. Press key to confirm and exit. Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu.

  • Page 32: Talk Around

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Talk Around beep sound This is to talk simplex on the RX frequency of the duplex setting, in case The beep provides confirmation of entry, error status or malfunctions of of repeater failure or out-of-range. the radio. You can enable or disable beep sounds. By Talk Around function, you can directly communicate with other radios in your group in case the repeater is not activated or when you are out of Press and hold...

  • Page 33: Apo (Auto Power Off)

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP APO (Auto power off) Display iiiumination color setting Once APO is activated, the radio will be automatically switched off when This is to select the display illumination color. the pre-set time is elapsed. Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu. FUNC Press key to choose No.20 menu, LCD displays "COL--...

  • Page 34: Tone-Burst Tones

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Press any key except key to exit. STARTING PASSWORD( Useless if PASSWORD is not assigned Enable this function, you have to insert a matching PASSWORD to enter tone-burst tones into normal status when radio is turned on.(The PASSWORD can be Press and hold key for over 2 seconds to enter setting menu.

  • Page 35: Restore(Reset)

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP After finishing edition, press to confirm and enter into edition of current group's ID corresponding name.Press select desired letter, press to move cursor to next edition, press to clear out all letters. 00-127, total 128 group ID and corresponding ID name.

  • Page 36: Microphone Operation

    Microphone Operation Switches between VFO and MEMORY mode DOWN UP In standby, press key to switch between memory mode and Frequency mode (VFO). Short Calling Press PTT switch and key to transmit the selected DTMF/ 2TONE /5TONE in current channel. Numeric Keys Transmitting DTMF Code In standby, press...

  • Page 37: Scan Skip

    Microphone Operation Reverse TX/RX This function can be temporarily used in memory mode. Once the radio is turned off or switched to another channel, the temporary Refer to P.18 for details. setting will be erased and back to initial settings. In standby, press , then press , LCD displays “REV—OF”.

  • Page 38: Talk Around

    Microphone Operation In corresponding icon, press [ ] to select the desired HIGH/MID/LOW Power Selection CTCSS/DCS encode and decode. In standby, press , then press , LCD displays "POW-XX". Press , or to confirm and exit. Press [ ] to select the desired power. Talk Around HI:High Power Refer to P.19 for details.

  • Page 39: Cable Clone

    Cable Clone This feature clones the programmed data and parameters in the master unit to slave units. An optional EDS-29 cloning cable and PC programming is necessary to activate cloning function to the master unit. Make a master unit by setting and programming it as desired.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance Key Function Trouble Shooting The function of key combinations can be changed by PC software. Problem Possible Causes and Potential Solutions Below is the default setting. + and - polarities of power connection are (a) Power is on, nothing reversed.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications General Receiver Wide band Narrow band TX : 222-225.9975MHz Frequency Range RX : 220-259.9975MHz Sensitivity ≤0.3μV ≤0.35μV (12dB Sinad) Number of Channels 200 channels Adjacent Channel ≥70dB ≥60dB Selectivity 25KHz (Wide Band) Channel Spacing 20KHz (Middle Band) Intermodulation ≥65dB ≥60dB 12.5KHz (Narrow band) Spurious Rejection...

  • Page 42: Appendix

    Appendix 51 groups CTCSS Tone Frequency(Hz) 1024 groups DCS Code 62.5 67.0 79.7 94.8 110.9 131.8 156.7 171.3 186.2 203.5 229.1 69.3 82.5 97.4 114.8 136.5 159.8 173.8 189.9 206.5 233.6 71.9 85.4 100.0 118.8 141.3 162.2 177.3 192.8 210.7 241.8 74.4 88.5 103.5 123.0 146.2 165.5 179.9 196.6 218.1 250.3 77.0 91.5 107.2 127.3 151.4 167.9 183.5 199.5 225.7 254.1...
  • Page 43 Appendix N is positive code, I is negative code, total: 1024groups.
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