INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for purchasing the Aerpro APH01 1 Watt UHF CB Radio Kit. Please ensure that you have read the product manual and instructions in full, prior to installation and use. Failure to do so may result in product failure/damage or incorrect operation and therefore impact the product performance.
SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS INFORMATION ON SAFE OPERATION Please read this information before installing or using your UHF radio. The operation of your UHF radio in Australia is subject to conditions in the follow- ing Licence: In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio Licence for Citizen Band Radio.
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS (continued) ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI). To avoid the possibility of electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off the radio in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so such as health care facilities.
RADIO CONTROLS RADIO LAYOUT Earpiece/Microphone LED Light Input Antenna Light PTT Button (Talk) LCD Screen Belt Up Button Clip (Scan) Microphone Power on/off Light Button Button Menu Button Call Tone MENU (Key Lock) Battery Cover Speaker Down Button (Monitor) Type C Input...
LCD DISPLAY LCD DISPLAY Repeater VOX Indicator TX RPT Scanning Channels Transmitting SCAN Receiving Transmitting Channel CTCSS code Channel Number Battery Indicator Key Lock Feature Tone Active INSTALLING THE BATTERIES & BELT CLIP Battery pack: Each handheld CB radio requires 3 AAA batteries (not included). On the back of the handheld CB radio, lift up the release tab on the battery cover and remove.
RADIO OPERATIONS POWER ON/OFF To turn the APH01 on or off, press and hold the Power on/off button for 2 seconds until you hear a beep sound. VOLUME CONTROL To increase the volume, press the Up ▲ button. And press the Down ▼ button to decrease the volume.
When operating on the 476.4250MHz to 477.4125 MHz License free radio frequency band, the APH01 has 80 available radio channels. If there are many device users near you, there is a chance that some of the users are operating on the same radio channel.
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CHANNEL OPERATIONS (continued) SETTING THE CALL TONES The device has 10 call tones. Press the MENU button 4 times, “CA” is displayed and on the current call tone. Press the Up▲/Down▼ button to change another call tones. Press the PTT button to confirm and return to stand-by mode. KEY TONE ON/OFF To turn the key tone on/off.
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CHANNEL OPERATIONS (continued) SENDING A CALL TONE Press the call button quickly, the call tone will be transmitted on the setting channel. MONITOR Press and hold the Down▼ button for about 2 seconds to active monitor. Release the Down▼ button to return to stand by mode. This temporarily turns OFF the automatic squelch BACKLIT DISPLAY Press any button except for the MENU button to activate the back light of the LCD...
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FUNCTION CTCSS & DCS WHAT IS CTCSS AND DCS? CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) and DCS (Digitally Coded Squelch) modifies the transmission signal to allow privacy while sharing the same channel, without disturbing each other. This is an important feature on a radio when there are many radio users in the same area.
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FUNCTION- Using The UHF Radio TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE PROCEDURE Your UHF radio contains a transmitter and receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure: • Transmit no more than 50% of the time. •...
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FUNCTION- Duplex Mode Via Repeaters DUPLEX REPEATER MODE This feature allows the use of local repeater stations that are designed to automatically re-transmit your broadcast over large areas, thus increasing the range of the UHF radio. Repeater stations are privately operated radio systems and are installed throughout Australia each repeater station operates on preset channels.
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DUPLEX / REPEATER INFORMATION DUPLEX RECEIVE/TRANSMIT CHANNEL GUIDE The following table displays the receive and transmit channels when using repeater stations: *Channel 5/35 is emergency channel only VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF DUPLEX REPEATER CHANNEL 2 / 32 OBSTRUCTION (HILL / MOUNTAIN) VEHICLE 1 VEHICLE 2 RADIO IN DUPLEX MODE ON CHANNEL 2...
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UHF CB CHANNEL GUIDELINES RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (CITIZEN BAND RADIO STATIONS) CLASS Licence 2002 NOTE: The operation of your UHF radio in Australia and New Zealand is subject to conditions in the following Licences: In Australia, the ACMA Radio Communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) and in New Zealand by MED the General User Radio Licence for Citizen Band Radio.
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UHF CB CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES UHF CHANNEL FREQUENCY TABLE Reserved Data Only Reserved Data Only Reserved...
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UHF CB CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (continued) CTCSS TONE TABLE (Codes 01 -> 38)
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UHF CB CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (continued) UHF CB CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (continued) DCS CODE TABLE...
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UHF CB CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (continued) UHF CB CHANNELS AND FREQUENCIES (continued) DCS CODE TABLE (continued)
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Corrective Action A.The batteries may be exhausted. Replace with new batteries No power B.The batteries may not be installed with correct polarity. Remove and install the batteries correctly C.The power switch is broken. (Contact your local dealer for repairs) D.
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you need assistance setting up or using your AERPRO product now or in the future, call Aerpro Support. Australia TEL: 03 – 8587 8898 FAX: 03 – 8587 8866 Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm AEST Please retain this user guide for future reference.