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- Page 1 VHF/UHF FM HANDHELD TRANSCEIVER User Manual Brand name: ALINCO Model name: DJ-500T FCC ID:PH3DJ-500 IC:3070C-DJ500...
- Page 2 Yodoyabashi 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 VHF/UHF FM amateur transceiver RX;136.000~173.995MHz / 400.000~479.995MHz 144.000-148.000MHz / 420.000-450.000MHz All EU and EFTA member states. Operator license is required. Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS0800/FNEG-EN Printed in China...
- Page 3 VHF/UHF FM Transceiver DJ-500T 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 service.
- Page 4 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing this excellent Alinco transceiver. Our products are ranked among the finest in the world. This radio has been manufactured with state of the art technology and it has been tested carefully at our factory. It is designed to operate to your satisfaction for many years under normal use.
- Page 5 Alinco accessories and the radio has not been disassembled by the customer. The factory has tested and made the equipment compatible to IP54 certification during engineering.
- Page 6 Features ■ Output power selectable 5W ■ 200 PC-programmable channels ■ Li-Ion battery pack and stand-charger as standard accessories ■ Alphanumeric name tags ■ FM broadcast 76-108MHz receiver built-in ■ Selectable Battery-save parameters ■ Busy Channel Lockout ■ CTCSS/DCS Encode/Decode, DTMF/ANI, 5-Tone ■...
- Page 7 Alert Environment and condition of use It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of a radio equipment while driving. Some countries prohibit or apply restrictions for the operation of radios and mobile-phones while driving. Do not use this product in close proximity to other electronic devices, especially medical ones. It may cause interference to those devices.
- Page 8 The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and property due to a failure of this product when used with or as a part of a device made by third parties. Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void our warranty for repair. Handling this product Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using an earphone or a headset.
- Page 9 Securely plug the adapter into the wall outlet. Insecure installation may result in short-circuit, electronic shock and/or fire. Do not use the adapter if the plug or socket contacts are dirty. Overheating and/or short-circuiting may result in fire, electric shock and/or damage to the product. In case of emergency In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch off the source of power, then remove or unplug the power-cord.
- Page 10 Alert Environment and condition of use Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may cause interference or receive interference. Do not install in a humid, dusty or insufficiently ventilated place. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction.
- Page 11 Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off dirt and condensation from the surface of the product. Never use thinner or benzene for cleaning. Check with your local waste officials for details on recycling or proper disposal in your area. PC PROGRAMMING NOTE: The utility software may be available to distributors/dealers only.
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Page 12: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS STANDARD ACCESSORIES ................................01 Standard Accessories ..................................01 OPERATION MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) ..02 WORKING MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) ....03 BATTERY INFORMATION ................................. 04 Charging Operation ....................................04 Battery Charger Type ................................... - Page 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS Frequency Adjusting ..................................... 15 Frequency Input by Keypad ................................16 Channel Input by Keypad .................................. 16 FM Channel Searching ..................................17 Squelch Off Momentary / Squelch Off ............................17 Receiving ........................................17 Transmitting ......................................18 Emergency Alarm ....................................
- Page 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Single-band waiting ....................................26 Function Menu Setup ..................................27 CTCSS/DCS Encode Setup ................................27 CTCSS/DCS Decode Setup ................................28 CTCSS/DCS Encode / Decode Synchronous Setup ......................28 5TONE/2TONE encode group selection ............................ 29 Optional signaling setup ..................................30 Squelch mode setup ....................................
- Page 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS Scan Dwell Time Setup ..................................40 Function Icon Stay Time Setup ............................... 40 LCD Backlight Setup .................................... 41 LCD Backlight Color Setup ................................42 Self ID inquiry ......................................42 Tone Pulse Frequency Selection ..............................43 Battery Save Setup ....................................
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Page 16: Standard Accessories
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Standard Accessories Antenna Battery Charger AC Adaptor Belt Clip Instruction Hand Strap Manual NOTE: Accessories may differ depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local dealer for details of standard accessories and the warranty-policy before purchase. -
Page 17: Operation Mode (Amateur Transceiver Or Professional Transceiver)
OPERATION MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) The transceiver is a high performance amateur transceiver with dual band, dual standby, dual display and other kinds of functions. According to practical application, you can set the radio operates as Amateur Transceiver or Professional Transceiver. -
Page 18: Working Mode (Amateur Transceiver Or Professional Transceiver)
WORKING MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) Shortcut operation and Channel setting will be changed & stored as the latest value permanently. Once the radio is turned off or changed to new VFO frequency, the value is remained until next change.(As pic 3) Professional Transceiver Mode: When set display mode as "CH", it enters into Professional Transceiver mode. -
Page 19: Battery Information
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Operation The battery is not charged at the factory, please charge it before use. Charge the battery for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery to its normal operating capacity. -
Page 20: How To Charge
BATTERY INFORMATION ▲ Do not recharge the battery if it is already fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery or damage the battery. ▲ Do not charge the battery or transceiver if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid danger. WARNING: When keys or ornamental chains and other electric metals contact with the battery terminals, the battery may cause damage or hurt bodies. - Page 21 BATTERY INFORMATION NOTE: When charging a power-on transceiver equipped with battery, the LED will not turn into green to show the full charge status. Only when turn off the transceiver, the LED can indicate normally. Because when the transceiver is power on, it would consumes energy, the charger cannot detect when battery has been fully charged, the charger will charge battery in voltage consumption and fail to indicate correctly.
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Page 22: Charging Prompt
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Prompt 1.Self-examination: When charging, ORANGE light twinkles for 1 second and goes out. That means the charger has passed its self-examination and it can charge the battery normally. If the light remains orange or the red light twinkles, which means the charger can not pass its self-examination or charge the battery. -
Page 23: Installation & Connection
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing / Removing the Li-ion Battery 1.Match the three grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver and push. 2.Press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch on the top of the transceiver locks. After hearing a "click"... -
Page 24: Installing / Removing The Antenna
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing / Removing the Antenna ■ Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna base and turning it clockwise until secure. ■ Removing the Antenna: Turn the antenna anticlockwise to remove it. Installing / Removing the Belt Clip ■... -
Page 25: Installing Optional Speaker / Microphone
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing Optional Speaker / Microphone ■ Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. ■ Removing the Antenna: Anticlockwise turn the antenna to remove it. -
Page 26: Getting Acquainted
GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD Display On LCD display screen, you will see various icons which stand for the selected functions and sometimes you may forget the meaning of them. Here you will find the following table extremely useful. Frequency VOX Function Reverse Offset direction Scan Skip... - Page 27 GETTING ACQUAINTED...
- Page 28 GETTING ACQUAINTED Antenna Selector Knob Power / Volume switch Rotate it clockwise to turn on transceiver, rotate it anticlockwise until heard "click" to turn off the transceiver. When transceiver is power on, rotate it clockwise to increase volume, anticlockwise to reduce volume. TX/RX indicator, RX is GREEN, TX is RED.
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Page 29: Basic Operations
BASIC OPERATIONS Turn the Radio On & OFF Under power-off state, please turn [POWER] / [VOLUME] clockwise to turn on the transceiver. Under power-on state, please turn [POWER] / [VOLUME] anticlockwise to turn off the transceiver. Adjusting Volume Under power-on state, turn [POWER] / [VOLUME] to adjust volume. Clockwise-up, anticlockwise-down. -
Page 30: Switch Between Main Band And Sub Band
BASIC OPERATIONS Switch between Main band and Sub band Under standby state, press key to switch channel between Main band and Sub band. Switch between Channel mode and VFO mode Under standby state, press key to set main band as Channel mode or frequency mode(VFO). -
Page 31: Frequency Input By Keypad
BASIC OPERATIONS Frequency Input by Keypad Under frequency mode or FM radio frequency mode, you can directly enter frequency through keypad. 1. When your transceiver is under Channel mode, press key to switch into VFO. NOTE：When your transceiver is under Channel mode, the display will show the channel number in the lower right corner. -
Page 32: Fm Channel Searching
BASIC OPERATIONS FM Channel Searching When transceiver in FM radio mode, press key, LCD displays FUNC icon, then press to start FM searching. When one station is sought, LCD displays current station frequency, you can listen to current station. Squelch Off Momentary / Squelch Off Side key [PF2] can be setup for Squelch off Momentary or Squelch off function by programming software. -
Page 33: Transmitting
BASIC OPERATIONS Transmitting According to the different settings for [PF2] side key, holding down [PF2] key to monitor a moment, to ensure the main channel is not busy, holding down the PTT key, speak into the microphone. Please keep the distance between mouse and speaker to be 2.5-5CM, speak in normal tone to get the best acoustic fidelity. -
Page 34: Side Key [Pf2] Function Instruction
BASIC OPERATIONS Side key [PF2] function instruction 1. Squelch off: Press [PF2] key, squelch circuit is not mute, back-ground noise can be heard. Press [PF2] key again, squelch circuit is mute. 2. Squelch off Momentary: Press and hold [PF2] key, squelch circuit is not mute, back-ground noise can be heard. -
Page 35: Delete Channel
BASIC OPERATIONS Delete channel 1. Under standby state, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, press key to switch into channel mode, channel number flashes. 2. Rotate channel switch to select desired deleting channel number. 3. -
Page 36: Shortcut Operations
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Turn On/ Off FM Radio Under standby state, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key, LCD displays “FM ON” and current FM radio frequency, FM radio function is on. When FM radio is on, press key, LCD displays “FM OFF”, FM radio is mute. -
Page 37: Ctcss/Dcs Scan
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS CTCSS/DCS Scan Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, press key to enter into CTCSS/DCS scan. Under this state, rotate channel switch to change scan direction. When scan the matching CTCSS/DCS signaling, it will stay 5seconds and then go on scanning. -
Page 38: Frequency/Channel Scan
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Frequency/Channel Scan Under corresponding mode, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key to start frequency scan or channel scan. Under VFO mode, frequency scan is available. This function is used for monitoring signal of various communication frequency by transceiver ‘step’... -
Page 39: Frequency Reverse
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS 1. LCD displayed “ ” means the current channel will not be scanned. 2. “ ” icon disappeared means the current channel will be scanned. Frequency Reverse Under standby state, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ”... -
Page 40: Dtmf Code Transmit And Enquiry
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS 3. Press [PF1], [PF2] or key to exit stop watch function. NOTE: During timing, press key to stop timing and displays current data, press this key again to clear timer. DTMF code Transmit and Enquiry 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ”... -
Page 41: Single-Band Waiting
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Single-band waiting In order to reduce the working main channel suffer from sub-channel interference, can quickly close the sub-channel. 1. In standby mode, press the key, the transceiver shows main channel and close the sub-channel. 2. Press the key again, the transceiver main channel will become to show the original sub-channels 3. -
Page 42: Function Menu Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Menu 1-14 of this transceiver are channel operations.Channel operations temporarily changed the functions of current channel. When power off or channel has been changed, the relevant setup will be erased. Only under VFO mode, the channel operations will be saved until next change. Menu 15-31 is background operation, it is valid for all channels, the relevant setup will be saved until next change. -
Page 43: Ctcss/Dcs Decode Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 5. Press key to confirm and exit. CTCSS/DCS Decode Setup If this function is enabled, you can ignore (can not hear) other unrelated call at the same frequency. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ”... -
Page 44: 5Tone/2Tone Encode Group Selection
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 3. Press key to choose CTCSS,DCS or OFF, when DCS signaling is selected, press key to choose DCS positive or inverse code. 4. Rotate channel switch to choose desired CTCSS/DCSencode/decode. CTCSS: 62.5HZ~254.1HZ, 51groups in total, and 1 group user-defined code.DCS: 000N-777I, 232 groups in total. -
Page 45: Optional Signaling Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Optional signaling setup DTMF and 5TONE functions are similar to CTCSS/DCS, it has special call functions, such as ANI, PTT ID, All call, Alarm, remotely kill, remotely stun and remotely waken, etc.. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ”... -
Page 46: Frequency Step Size Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP SQ: When current channel received matching RF signals, transceiver can hear the talking from the other party. CT/DCS: When current channel received matching RF signals and matching CTCSS/ DCS signaling, transceiver can hear the talking from the other party. TONE: When current channel received matching RF signals and matching optional signaling, transceiver can hear the talking from the other party. -
Page 47: Wide / Narrow Band Selection
FUNCTION MENU SETUP NOTE: This function item will hide automatically when main band and sub main band are under channel mode. Wide / Narrow Band Selection According to the national conditions of various countries, it can be set for communication by wide band or narrow band. -
Page 48: Talk Around On/Off
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Talk Around ON/OFF When this function is on, transceiver will cut communication with repeater. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays“ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 10 function item, it shows “TALKAR” on LCD. 3. -
Page 49: Editing Channel Name
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Editing Channel name 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays“ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 12 function item, it shows “-” on LCD. 3. Rotate channel switch to choose desired character, press key to confirm current character and move shift to next character. -
Page 50: Tx Off
FUNCTION MENU SETUP TX OFF When this function is on, [PTT] key is unavailable. Current channel of transceiver only works under receiving mode. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. -
Page 51: Sub Band Display Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. Sub Band Display Setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 16 function item, it shows “DSPSUB” on LCD. 3. -
Page 52: Time-Out-Timer (Tot)
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Time-Out-Timer (TOT) The purpose of Time-out-Timer is to restrict transceiver for continuous long-term transmission. When the continuous transmission time is beyond the preset time, transceiver is forced to stop transmitting and make a beep sound. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “... -
Page 53: Vox Delay Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP VOX Delay Setup If transceiver returns to receive mode instantly after VOX calling, it may cause calling voice missing. To avoid this problem, user can set a suitable delay time. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ”... -
Page 54: Dtmf Transmitting Time Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP DTMF Transmitting Time Setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 22 function item, it shows “DTMF” on LCD. 3. -
Page 55: Scan Dwell Time Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Scan Dwell Time Setup There are three kinds of scan dwell time for optional. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 24 function item, it shows “SCAN” on LCD. 3. -
Page 56: Lcd Backlight Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 2SEC: When finished function setting or enter into function menu, icon stay 2seconds then disappeared 3SEC: When finished function setting or enter into function menu, icon stay 3seconds then disappeared ALWAYS: Function icon is always display, only when pressing function key again, the icon will disappear. -
Page 57: Lcd Backlight Color Setup
FUNCTION MENU SETUP LCD Backlight Color Setup There are three kinds of backlight color for optional. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 27 function item, it shows “COLOR” on LCD. 3. -
Page 58: Tone Pulse Frequency Selection
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Tone Pulse Frequency Selection This function is used for waking up sleeping repeater, it needs a certain intensity of Tone Pulse to wake up sleeping repeater. In general, as long as the repeater has been waked up, no need to transmit Tone Pulse again in preset time. -
Page 59: Fm Radio
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. FM radio 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays“ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 31 function item, it shows “RADIO” on LCD. 3. -
Page 60: Senior Function Operations
SENIOR FUNCTION OPERATIONS Display Mode Setup There are three kinds of display modes for optional. 1. Press [PF2] key to turn on radio, hold [PF2] key until transceiver emits beep. 2. Press key to choose No. 01 function item, it shows “DSP” on LCD. 3. -
Page 61: Cable Cloning
SENIOR FUNCTION OPERATIONS FACT: Resume all items to factory default, including channel and background settings. INIT: Resume background settings to factory default, channel operations are keeping. 4. Press key to exit current selection 5. Press key to confirm current selection. Cable Cloning With this function, you can copy the programming data of the transceiver to another one;... -
Page 62: Technical Specification
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION General Receiving Part Band 136~174MHz Frequency Range 400~480MHz Sensitivity ≤0.35μV 144-148MHz (T ver) (12dB SINAD) 420-450MHz Adjacent Channel ≥60dB Selecitvity Intermodulation ≥60dB Spurious Rejection ≥70dB Hum & Noise ≥40dB Channel Capacity 200 channels Audio Distortion ≤5% Channel Spacing Audio Power Output 1000mW/10% 12.5KHz... -
Page 63: Trouble Shooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Corrective Action A.The battery may be exhausting. Recharge or replace the battery. B.The battery may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery No power and install it again. C.The power switch is broken; send it to local dealers to repair. D.Battery touch is broken;... - Page 64 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Can not power on or frequent Check weather the battery touch is out of sharp or broken. power off The receiving sound gets low or Check weather the MIC is stoppage. Otherwise, please contact with intermittent local dealers to repair it. A.Out of communication range or obstruct by tall buildings or in big Receiving intermittent with in big noise.
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Page 65: Attached Chart
ATTACHED CHART CTCSS Frequency Chart 62.5 94.8 136.5 177.3 218.1 67.0 97.4 141.3 179.9 225.7 69.3 100.0 146.2 183.5 229.1 71.9 103.5 151.4 186.2 233.6 74.4 107.2 156.7 189.9 241.8 77.0 110.9 159.8 192.8 250.3 79.7 114.8 162.2 196.6 254.1 82.5 118.8 165.5... -
Page 66: 1024 Groups Dcs Frequency Chart
ATTACHED CHART 1024 groups DCS frequency chart... - Page 67 ATTACHED CHART...
- Page 68 ATTACHED CHART NOTE: N stands for positive code. I stands for inverted code. 1024 groups of DCS in total.
- Page 69 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 70 This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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