Alan 777 - 8 Channel PMR446 + 69 Channel LPD Transceiver Manual

Introduction

The all new ALAN 777 represents the very latest and most advanced technology currently available on the PMR446 and LPD market. With its stylish lines and modern design, the ALAN 777 is a real gem of a radio! The multitude of features such as the backlit LCD Display and VOX (hands free communication) offered on this radio are only a fingertip away thanks to its easy to use controls.
Smaller than a credit card, extra slim, light weight and ultra compact design: all means that this radio is ideal for use in any application, no matter where you are.
The ALAN 777 incorporates all of the very latest technical innovations that you might normally expect to see on a mobile phone such as a Lithium-Ion long life battery and Vibralarm (Vibrating incoming call alert).
Despite its small size, the ALAN 777 is big on features and offers a real alternative to other forms of communication over short to medium ranges and has the added bonus of being completely free to operate!
As this radio operates on the PMR446 frequency, you can use it all over Europe. However we suggest that you refer to the "Restrictions on the use" charts.

Main features

Display illumination

Press one of these buttons (MODE and /) to activate display illumination for approximately 5 seconds.

** Coverage (referred to PMR frequency band)
The maximum range is obtained during use in an open space.
The only limitation to maximum possible range are environmental factors such as blockage caused by trees, buildings, or other obstructions. Inside a car or a metallic constructions, the range can be reduced.

Content

• 2 ALAN 777 transceivers
• 2 belt clips
• 2 neck collars
• 1 double desktop charger
• 1 wall charger with double jack
• instruction sheet

LET'S COMMUNICATE!

To turn radio on/off

Hold the MODE [4] button down for 3 seconds. The radio beeps 3 times with different tones (beeps may be inhibited). The LCD [1] displays a "self-test" message for 1 second, it will then show the last channel selected.

Volume adjustment

To adjust the volume level, push /[7] buttons until the required level is obtained.

Channel selection

Press the MODE [4] button once and then the /[7] controls to select one of the 8 channels. To confirm the selection, push PTT [7] or wait for approximately 5 seconds.

PMR446 channels

LPD channel

Transmission

For maximum speech clarity, hold the radio 5 to 10 cm away from your mouth, keep the PTT button [8] pressed and speak into the unit. During transmission the display shows "TX".
When the PTT [8] is released, the radio beeps to confirm to other users that your transmission has finished (This function is disabled by default, to enable it see paragraph "Roger Beep").

Reception

Simply release the PTT [8] button. When you receive a signal, "RX" is displayed.

Background noise reduction (Squelch).

In your ALAN 777 the background noise reduction device (squelch) is activated by default.

Automatic power save

ALAN 777 is supplied with an automatic current economy circuit. If the transceiver receives no signal for 7 seconds or longer the "power save function" automatically activates. This may increase the battery life by up to 50%.

When the battery pack is in need of charging, icon will be displayed [1]: it is necessary to replace or recharge it.

Jack CHG [2]

External charger jack. Insert the charger plug into the CHG jack [2] or place your ALAN 777 into the seat of the desktop charger. For the recharge, we recommend use of the appropriate accessories only.

Keypad lock

Press and hold the SCAN [3] button for longer than 3 seconds. The icon is displayed for 3 seconds to confirm the lock has been activated. PTT button will still be active.

Repeat the same procedure to unlock the keypad.

KEY FUNCTIONS

VOX: hands-free transmission

VOX function activation

Press the MODE [4] key three times. The display shows "VOX" blinking at the top left, while on the right of the channel number, "of" appears. Select one of the two levels by means of /[7] buttons and push the PTT [8] key, or simply wait for 5 seconds for confirmation.
Speak into the microphone [6] or use one amongst the many compatible accessories: the transmission is automatically activated.

VOX deactivation

Press the MODE [4] key again. The display shows "VOX" blinking at the top left, while on the right of the channel number, the current sensitivity level will appear. Select "of" using the /[7] buttons and push the PTT [8] key, or simply wait for 5 seconds for confirmation.

ROGER BEEP: end transmission tone

When PTT [8] is released the radio will beep to confirm to other users that your transmission has finished. This feature is disabled by default.

To enable it, follow these steps:

1. Press the MODE [4] button 6 times until the LCD shows "rb oF".
2. Select "oN" by using the / buttons [7].
3. Press PTT [8] key or wait for 5 seconds for confirmation.
4. Roger Beep is now activated.

SCAN FUNCTION

The SCAN mode monitors the busy channels.
It is used to check speech traffic on the channels before transmitting and allows the unit to stop on a channel that someone is talking on. In case of undesired conversation, you can skip this channel by pushing the / buttons [7].
When the SCAN function is enabled, the CTCSS detector is activated: the radio automatically detects the sub-audio tone of the calling part, which will be displayed. The CTCSS tone received won't be automatically set during transmission and, therefore, to talk, it must be manually set. (See par. "CTCSS sub-tone setting")

To enable SCAN:

1. Press SCAN [3] key: channels will start scanning on the display [1].
2. Press or [7] buttons to skip the channels with a strong background noise or undesired conversation.

Transmission during the SCAN function

Pressing PTT [8], the radio will transmit on the channel where the scan started or on the busy channel, using the pre-set subaudio tone.
To deactivate this function, push the SCAN [3] key again.

CTCSS-sub-tone setting

ALAN 777 can receive in two modes:

1. open traffic: in this case you will hear any communication transmitted on the selected channel.
2. group mode CTCSS: CTCSS tones are access keys that allow you to receive only messages coming from parties using the same channel and code. The speaker will remain muted until the correct CTCSS tone is received.

To activate 1 of 38 different CTCSS tones in RX and TX

1. Turn on the radio.
2. Select a channel.
3. Press twice the MODE [3] button until the display shows the channel with the flashing CTCSS code on the right ("of" = default condition).
4. Select with the / [7] buttons the desired CTCSS-Code.
5. To confirm the setting, press the PTT [8] key or wait for approximately 5 seconds.

To deactivate CTCSS tones
If you want to operate with no CTCSS code:

1. Press twice the MODE [4] key until the display shows the desired channel and the CTCSS tone blinking on the right.
2. Select "of" with / [7] buttons.

Hi and low power

To extend the battery life, you can select the low power mode, which can be selected only with the PMR446 channels.

To activate the low power:

1. Turn on the unit
2. Press the MODE [4] button 4 times, until the display shows "Pr hi".
3. Select the low power by pushing the or [7] buttons.
4. Confirm by pushing the PTT [8] or simply wait for 5 seconds. With this procedure, ALAN 777 will operate in low power.

Keypad beep

To deactivate the keypad beep at the pressure of any key, follow these steps:

1. Turn on your ALAN 777.
2. Press the MODE [4] button 5 times, until the display shows "bP on".
3. Push or [7] until "bP of" appears on the display.
4. Confirm by pushing the PTT [8] or simply wait for 5 seconds. With this procedure, you won't hear any beep at the pressure of any button.

With this procedure, you won't hear any beep at the pressure of any button.

Call tone

ALAN 777 can send 3 different call tones. To send this audio signal to other users, press rapidly the PTT [8] key twice.

To select the call tones:

1. Turn on the transceiver
2. Push MODE [4] 7 times, until the display shows "CA 1".
3. Push or [7]: you will hear the 3 pre-set melodies.
4. Confirm by pushing the PTT [8] key or wait for 5 seconds.

Now, each time your ALAN 777 will send out a tone call, it will beep with the selected melody. To disable this feature, set "of" on the display.

Note: when Vibralarm is enabled (see par. below) the call tone won't be heard.

Vibralarm

ALAN 777 is equipped with the function "Vibralarm", which provides a silent alert for incoming calls.

To activate it, follow these steps:

1. Turn on the unit.
2. Press the MODE [4] key 8 times, until the display shows
3. Pushing or you will enable/disable this feature.
4. Confirm by pushing the PTT [8] key or wait for 5 seconds.

Dual Watch

This function allows you to monitor two channels of your choice at the same time. To select the Dual Watch, follow the steps outlined below:

1. Switch on the unit
2. Select the first channel to scan (see Par. "Channel selection")
3. Press MODE [4] button 9 times, until "Rx Tx" is displayed.
4. Push the / controls, the Dual Watch can be activated by selecting the second channel to monitor.
5. Push PTT [8] for confirmation or wait for 5 seconds. The transceiver will start monitoring the two channels.
6. When the transceiver detects a transmission on one of the two channels, Dual Watch temporarily pauses, remains tuned for 5 seconds on the corresponding channel, giving the user a chance to respond to a call. After this pause, the transceiver begins scanning again. To talk again to this user, press PTT [8].
7. If Dual Watch pauses on a channel on which you would like to send a transmission, press PTT [8]. ALAN 777 will transmit on the channel where Dual Watch started; when finished, the scanning will start again after 5 seconds.
8. To exit this function, quickly press SCAN [3]