1. Overview The Superstar 3900 OLED is a standard Superstar 3900 with a microprocessor controlled modification board and replacement OLED display fitted. The original channel selector is replaced with an encoder providing a number of benefits: OLED display which displays a 6 digit frequency readout, channel and band display •...
2. Operation overview Two operating modes are possible, VFO (frequency) and CHANNEL which is selected by the +10kHz switch. The selected operating mode is briefly displayed on the frequency display when the switch is changed. The correct channel and band is displayed automatically as the frequency is changed making identification of the frequency simple.
Channel Mode In channel mode, the rig operates in a traditional manner with 6 bands of 40 channels selectable by the band selector and tuning with the fine and coarse control. In this mode the frequency step indicator is not shown as per the image below: 2.2.1 Available operating bands In channel mode, 6 bands are selectable including the UK 27/81 band with correct channel and frequency readout.
Receive Scanning The scan feature allows you to locate active frequencies in either current band segment or across the full frequency range. 2.4.1 Start scanning To begin scanning, slowly turn up the squelch control clockwise until the background noise disappears. Next slide the SCAN switch up to start the scan operation. 2.4.2 Scan direction Scanning starts in the up direction when activated however moving the channel selector counter clockwise will change the scan direction to down.
BLEEP operation The roger bleep is enabled by sliding the BLEEP switch to the UP position. There are 3 bleep ‘slots’ that can be set to any available bleep which allows the sequencing of up to 3 roger bleeps one after another. 2.5.1 Operation overview When the PTT button is released, the processor will check to see if the bleep switch is on and if so will check each bleep ‘slot’...
2.5.2 Bleep Selection Selecting which bleeps are enabled is done within the quick settings menu. To enter the menu, press and hold the channel selector for around 3 seconds. Once the display changes you can release the control. RELEASE CHANNEL PRESS AND HOLD SELECTOR CHANNEL SELECTOR...
2.5.3 Bleeps available Bleep available None Cobra 148 Sadelta Echo Master Plus K-Tone (adjustable) Ham International President Lincoln Popeye Close Encounters Dixie That’s it Jingle Bells 2.5.4 K-Tone adjustments The k-tone bleep can be adjusted to suit the operators preference. Both frequency (pitch) and time (speed) can be adjusted to replicate the sound of k-tone bleeps of the past.
To enter the main settings menu you need to follow the steps below. Switch off the Superstar 3900 OLED if already on • Turn on the Superstar 3900 OLED while pressing channel selector • Wait until the power up text is displayed •...
• Set the mode to USB • Transmit on the Superstar 3900 OLED and adjust the fine control to get the best sounding • voice on the HF radio Once happy with the voice sound, press the channel selector button and the alignment will •...
Switch message setting When switch positions are changed, there is an option to display a message on the display which can be turned on or off. Turn channel selector to SWITCH MESSAGE menu item • There are two options, OFF and ON •...
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