INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for purchasing the Aerpro APH005 0.5 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 Antenna LED Light LCD Screen Call/PTT Button (Talk) Microphone Power on/off/ Menu Button Light Button Up Button (Scan) Down Button (Monitor) Speaker Belt Clip Batteries (not included) Battery Cover...
LCD DISPLAY LCD DISPLAY Channel Number/Menu Scanning Channels SCAN Channel Number VOX Indicator Transmit/Receive icon Battery Indicator Key Lock Volume 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 APH005 on or off, press and hold the Power on/off button for 3 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.
CHANNEL OPERATIONS CHANGING CHANNELS Press the MENU button one time, the channel number will flash on the display. Press the Up▲/Down▼ button to change the channel. Press the PTT button to confirm and return to stand-by mode. NOTE: If no button is pressed within 9 seconds during setting, the device will return to stand-by mode.
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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 WHAT IS CTCSS? CTCSS (Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System) 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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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 Email: service@tdj.com.au Please retain this user guide for future reference.
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