Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-30 Operator's Manual

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99RE263
TFM-30
VHF Low Band Airborne Transceiver
__________________________________________________________________
WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Model TFM-30, Transceiver is under warranty for one year from date of purchase. Failed units
caused by defective parts, or workmanship should be returned to:
Technisonic Industries Limited
250 Watline Avenue
Mississauga,
Ontario L4Z 1P4
Tel: (905) 890-2113
US FCC Type Acceptance Data
FCC Identifier
Industry Canada Type Approval
Certification No.
Fax: (905) 890-5338
IMATFM-30
120195533A
OPERATOR'S
GUIDE
Technisonic Industries Limited
3840 E. Robinson Road, Suite 214
Amherst,
New York 14228
Tel: (716) 691-0669

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  • Page 1 VHF Low Band Airborne Transceiver GUIDE __________________________________________________________________ WARRANTY INFORMATION The Model TFM-30, Transceiver is under warranty for one year from date of purchase. Failed units caused by defective parts, or workmanship should be returned to: Technisonic Industries Limited Technisonic Industries Limited 250 Watline Avenue 3840 E.
  • Page 2: Model Variation

    Data may also be entered via an MS-DOS based computer with the provided software and optional PC Up/download cable, P/N 943165-2. MODEL VARIATION There are four variations of the Model TFM-30 Transceiver. All units offer identical features and performance except for the following differences: TFM-30, P/N 961082-1 GREEN display and 28 Volt back lighting.
  • Page 3 TFM-30 OPERATIONAL FEATURES The equipment has several important operating features which provide maximum flexibility, performance and versatility. The described features are a function of version L3 software and include: 120 memory positions which can each be programmed with a transmit and receive frequency with 25, 20 or 12.5 KHz channel spacing, Tx/Rx CTCSS tones or DPL codes and a...
  • Page 4 FIGURE 1 Operator's Switches and Controls OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (See Figure 1) Switch power on by turning the main volume clockwise. Depending how the radio is configured, either the last programmed or last displayed frequency will appear on the screen. The transceiver is now in normal operating mode. Adjust the audio level by adjusting the main and guard volume knobs.
  • Page 5: Programming Instructions

    The TFM-30 was designed for compatibility with an industry standard Antenna Tuner Unit through the 9 pin connector on the rear panel of the radio. The ATU is enabled during Tx.
  • Page 6 PRIORITY SCANNING, SELECTIVE MEMORY CHANNEL SCANNING AND SCAN LISTS Instead of breaking up the 120 channels into blocks for scanning, the TFM-30 software has 5 scan lists. Any of the 120 channels can be assigned to any one of more of these 5 scan lists.
  • Page 7: Direct Frequency Entry Mode

    SCANNING FUNCTION (5 second talkback delay) Select the band you wish to scan with the band switch. (you can not scan the guard) To start scanning of the memory channels, press FUNC then SCAN and then the number (1,2,3,4,5) of the desired scan list. The radio will scan through all the preset memory positions in the selected scan list (see above paragraph for priority and selective scan features) and will lock on to the first active channel in the scan sequence.
  • Page 8: Led Display Variable Dimming Mode

    can not change the label. The frequency in this mode can not be stored in memory. To exit this mode, recall one of the 120 memory channels (ie. RCL, 0,0,1). Variable frequency mode is disabled when the internal entry disable jumper is set. LED DISPLAY VARIABLE DIMMING MODE With the transceiver in normal operating mode press the UP or DN keys to increase or decrease the intensity of the LED display.
  • Page 9 PROGRAMMING CTCSS TONES/DPL CODES - continued Number Tone Number Tone Number Tone 67.0 162.2 177.3* 71.9 167.9 183.5* 74.4 173.8 189.9* 77.0 179.9 196.6* 79.7 186.2 199.5* 82.5 192.8 206.5* 85.4 203.5 210.7* 88.5 33.0* 218.1* 91.5 35.4* 225.7* 94.8 36.6* 229.1* 97.4...
  • Page 10 PROGRAMMING CTCSS TONES/DPL CODES - continued 017* 266* 053* 122* 274* 356* 246* 446* 452* 523* 252* 454* 526* 036* 212* 255* 325* 455* 145* 462* 225* 332* 050* * indicates GE Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Code Press ENTER. "TX DPL" appears on the display. Repeat step 8. Press ENTER.
  • Page 11 Technisonic Industries Limited 250 Watline Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1P4 Tel:(905)890-2113 Fax:(905)890-5338 3840 East Robinson Road, Suite 214, Amherst, New York 14228 Tel:(716)691-0669 TiL Document No. 99RE263, see first page for software version.

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