Page 1
TLM-909 USER’S MANUAL QUAD-BAND MOBILE TRANSCEIVER 29/50/144/430 MHZ...
Page 2
We want to appreciate the confidence shown by purchasing this dual band transceiver LUTHOR TECHNOLOGIES model TL-909. This transceiver offers an innovative design in terms of technology and multi-functionality. Its high quality and extensive features make it one of the best equipments in its field, we trust in your total satisfaction...
Page 3
Please read carefully the following manual before using the transceiver in order to guarantee the equipment’s maximum performances. The use of the symbol shows that this equipment it’s under use restrictions in certain countries. Countries where the use of this equipment is permitted, without prejudice that in any of them their administration request a licence, an authorisation or indicates some restrictions.
Cautions and practical advices • Do not use the transceiver if you are driving a vehicle. To prevent accidents, focus only on driving. • This transceiver is designed for a power supply maximum voltage of 13,8 volts. Do not use a battery with 24 volts to supply power to the transceiver. •...
Contents index Included in the package ..........................9 Main features ..............................10 Installation .................................11 Mobile transceiver installation ......................11 Mounting bracket installation ......................12 Controller cable connection .........................13 DC Power cable connection .........................14 Base station installation ........................16 Fuse replacement ............................18 Antenna connection ..........................19 Accessories connection ..........................20 Microphone ..............................22 Transceiver’s description ..........................23 Front panel ..............................23...
Page 6
Back view ................................30 Basic functions Power on/off the transceiver ......................32 Setting the volume ...........................32 Setting the squelch level ........................32 Selecting the operating band ......................33 Selecting the frequencies band ......................34 Setting a frequency ..........................34 Receiving a call ............................35 Transmitting a call.............................36 Setting the transmission power level ..................36 Memory functions Storing memory channels ........................37...
Included in the package 1 x Radio transceiver 1 x Microphone with DTMF keyboard 1 x Mobile mounting bracket 1 x DC power cord with fuse 1 x Controller cable 1 x Front panel mounting bracket 1 x Set of screws 1 x Protection fuse 1 x User’s manual...
Main features Covers 4 transmitting bands: 29 / 50 / 144 / 430 MHz Independent controls for both left and right bands V+V, U+U or V+U simultaneous reception capability Built-in V+U cross-band repeater and full duplex capability 800 memory channels with independent settings 50W high power output in VHF band and 40W in UHF band 50 CTCSS tone groups and 104 DCS digital tone groups User-defined CTCSS and DCS tones capability...
Extra-large LCD dual display User-defined microphone programming keys Installation Mobile transceiver installation To install the transceiver, look for a suitable and secure location inside your vehicle to reduce the risks for the passengers and yourself while the vehicle is in movement. Consider to install the station in an appropriate position so that your knees and your legs will not be able to hit it during a sudden braking manoeuvre of your vehicle.
1- Easy installation 2- Remote control installation front panel transceiver main unit Use the mounting bracket supplied Use the mounting bracket supplied for the main unit. for the front panel and the controller cable. Mounting bracket installation 1. Drill four holes where you want to install the mounting bracket. 2.
Controller cable connection With your TLM-909 a 4,5m controller cable is supplied. Connect the front panel and the main unit using the controller cable as shown below. Main unit Front panel...
DC Power cable connection Note: install the connector for power supply as close as possible to the transceiver. The vehicle’s battery must be a 12 volts battery. Never connect the transceiver to a 24 volts battery. Make sure to use a 12 volts vehicle battery which has enough power capacity.
Page 15
3. Confirm the right polarization from the connections, then fix the power cord to the battery terminals; the red cable must be connected to the positive (+) terminal, and the black cable must be connected to the negative (-) terminal. 4.
Base station installation A 13,8V DC power supply (optional, not supplied) is required for operating this transceiver as a base station. Please, contact your dealer. The current recommended for the power supply is 12A. 1. Connect the power cord to the output terminals on the power supply and make sure the polarity is right.
Page 17
Do not connect the power supply’s power cord to the wall outlet until all the connections are completed. Switching power supply Black Switching power supply Power cord with fuse...
Fuse replacement If a fuse has blown, determine the cause, and then correct the problem. After solving the problem, replace the fuse. If the new installed fuse blows, disconnect the power cord and contact your dealer or an authorised technical service. Fuse location Fuse amperage Transceiver...
Use only fuses of the same type and amperage specified, in any other case the transceiver could be damaged. Note: if you use the transceiver during a long period of time when the vehicle’s battery is not fully charged, or when the engine is off, the battery could fully discharge, and maybe will not have enough reserve to start the vehicle.
receptors and other electronic equipments. Note: transmitting without connecting any antenna or another equivalent charge can damage the transceiver. Always connect the antenna to the transceiver before transmitting. All the base stations should be equipped with a lightning conductor to reduce the risk of fire, electrical discharge and damages on the transceiver.
Page 21
Note: the external speaker take the double BTL port, please, value the connection method. The speaker can not connect with the ground connection, otherwise the speaker could be damaged. The connection method showed below is wrong.. Error Grounding...
Microphone For voice communications, connect a microphone equipped with an 8-pin modular connector on the modular connector located on the front of the station. Press firmly the connectors until the locking flanges snap. Fix the supplied microphone on a proper place using the supplied screws.
Transceiver’s description Front panel FUNCTION 1. Adjusts left band’s dialing. 2. Short-press to adjust left band as the main band. 3. In VFO mode, allow quick adjustments (with 1 MHz steps) the left Left control band is adjusted as main band. 4.
Page 24
1. The external volume control adjusts the speaker audio level for the left receiver. 2. Short-press to activate/deactivate the common reception mode. Left SQL/Vol. 3. Keep pressed during half a second to lock/unlock the front panel keys. 4. The internal Squelch control adjusts the noise level for the left receiver.
Page 25
1. Short-press to enter the menu mode. 2. Keep pressed during half a second to transfer the main VFO band contents to a memory. 1. Short-press to adjust the right band output power (LOW – MID2 – MID1 – HIGH). Right LOW 2.
Page 26
1. Short-press to recall a frequency from your favourite HOME memory. Right HM 2. When the right band is adjusted on VFO or MR modes, keep pressed (defecto) during half a second to activate the priority channel searching. Right TONE Short-press to change the tone’s squelch mode between: ENC (CTCSS (mode 2) coding), ENC DEC (CTCSS coding and decoding) or DCS.
Page 27
1. Adjusts right band’s dialing. 2. Short-press to adjust right band as the main band. 3. In VFO mode, allow quick adjustments (with 1 MHz steps) the right Right control band is adjusted as main band. 4. Keep pressed during half a second to change right operating band between: 144 MHz ->...
Introduction to display icons Nº Icon Function Memory channel number Preferential memory channel Skip memory channel Negative shift direction Positive shift direction “Odd Splits” CTCSS coding...
Page 29
CTCSS decoding Transmitting Main band Busy channel (or Squelch off) Memory tuning Audio mute DCS digital code AM reception Low power output Medium power output Automatic power off Keyboard lock Menu set Mode 2 key on...
Back view Nº Connector Function Connection for a 50Ω antenna. EXT SP Connection for an optional external speaker. DATA Connection for programming via PC.
Nº Function PTT button Press button to transmit. DWN button Tune down the channel number or set value. UP button Tune up the channel number or set value. Talk to this during transmission. LOCK Lock microphone keys except 0-9 and PTT button. LAMP Lights up the microphone keypad.
Basic functions Power on/off the transceiver To power on the transceiver, keep pressed the Right during half a second. To power off the transceiver, keep pressed the Right during half a second. Setting the volume Turn the external volume control clockwise to increase the volume, and turn it counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
SQL controls. Selecting the operating band By default, the TLM-909 operates on the dual reception mode. During the operation on dual reception mode, the main frequency band (in which is possible to transmit), is shown through the “...
Keep pressed the right control during half a second to change right operating band between 144 MHz and 430 MHz. Note: if necessary, the TLM-909 can operate on a V-V or U-U mode. VHF-VHF operation (V - V) UHF-UHF operation (U - U) Setting a frequency 1.
In the main frequency band, short-press the main control and next turn it to change the main band frequency in 1 MHz frequency steps. This function is useful to make fast sweeps through all the frequency range of your TLM-909. 2. Direct frequency entry through the microphone keypad The keypad of your DTMF microphone can be used to directly introduce the main band frequency.
Note: if you have selected a high level of squelch you may have problems to hear the call. Transmitting a call To transmit, keep the microphone at approximately 2,5 – 5 cm from your mouth, then press the PTT button and next talk to the microphone with a normal tone of voice. Note: while keeping pressed the PTT button, the orange colour of the led indicator and the power strength on the radio display will denote that you are transmitting.
Memory functions Your TLM-909 provides four kinds of memory systems, which are the following: 800 standard memory channels numbered from 001 to 800. 5 pairs of Band-Edge memories (memories allowing to limit a search between a minimum and a maximum frequencies) labelled from “L1/U1”...
Page 38
mode. 2. Keep pressed the key during half a second to start the memory storing. A memory number will start blinking on the upper side of the screen. 3. Use the main band control or the [UP] / [DWN] microphone keys to select the memory number where you want to store the data.
return to normal operation mode. Note: in case you do not want to add an alphanumeric label to the memory, after step 3, press straightaway the key to store the data and return to normal operation mode. Separate transmit frequency memory (“Odd Splits”) 1.
Memory recall In VFO mode, short-press the [V/M] key to enter the memory mode. Turn the control or introduce the channel number through the microphone keypad to select the desired channel. Note: the memory channels in which you have stored frequencies belonging to the 29 MHz and 50 MHz bands, can not be recalled on the right band.
Home memory channel The TLM-909 allows you to quickly recall your favourite operation frequency for each one of the bands, it is called HOME memory channel (one for each of the six operating bands).
MR mode, press the [HM] key. Hyper memory channel The TLM-909 allows you to store all the radio current configuration settings in a special memory bank called Hyper, including the operating frequency, CTCSS tones, DCS codes, repeater shift, power level, search settings, menu settings, etc. for both left and right bands.
channel. 3. To retrieve the data from a Hyper memory channel, press the suitable Hyper memory [A] – [F] key. Please, store the radio current configuration settings in the desired Hyper memory channel before trying to retrieve the data to avoid losing the current configuration. Memory only mode When proceeding to store memory channels, you can set your radio in a Memory only mode, where the operation in VFO mode will not be possible.
Advanced functions Repeater operation The TLM-909 provides the useful ARS (Automatic Repeater Shift) function, which automatically applies the suitable repeater shift each time it tunes in the Sub-Bands designed for each repeater. For activating ARS: 1. Short-press the key to enter the menu mode.
2. Turn the main control to select menu number 24 (RPT.MOD). 3. Short-press the main band control, next turn the main control to select the repeater shift between “+”, “-” and “OFF”. 4. Short-press the key to store the new setting and return to normal operation mode.
Page 46
the tone frequency through the menu number 31 (TONE M) and number 30 (TONE F), respectively. 1. Short-press the key to enter the menu mode. 2. Turn the main control to select menu number 31 (TONE M). 3. Short-press the main band control, next turn the main control to select the tone mode value between ENC: CTCSS coding and ENC.DEC: CTCSS coding and decoding.
Page 47
50 groups of Standard CTCSS Tone Frequencies (Hz): As with the CTCSS tones, adjusting the DCS codes require adjusting the tone mode to DCS and next selecting the code. 1. Short-press the key to enter the menu mode. 2. Turn the main control to select menu number 31 (TONE M). 3.
Page 48
to confirm, next turn the main band control to select menu number 7 (DCS.COD). This menu is used to set the DCS code. 5. Short-press the main band control to allow the DCS frequency setting. 6. Turn the main control until you see the DCS code you need to use on the display. 7.
DCS codes inversion In those cases where you detect that receiver’s squelch not opening when both of you and another radio are using a common DCS code, you can try the following: 1. Short-press the key to enter the menu mode. 2.
Page 50
search for the tone is been used. Works both in VFO and Memory modes. To search for the tone is been used: 1. Set the radio for operating with CTCSS or DCS decoding. In case of CTCSS the “ENC. DEC” icon will be shown on the display; in case of DCS the “DCS” icon will be shown on the display.
Press the key at any time to stop the search. User-defined CTCSS tones / DCS codes The TLM-909 has the possibility to use user-defined CTCSS tones or DCS codes. For CTCSS tones: 1. Short-press the key to enter the menu mode.
Searching The TLM-909 allows you to scan both in the memory channels of the whole operating band, and on a section of this band. It will stop in any signal found, that way you will allow to communicate with the radios of that frequency, if you wish it.
TIME: the scanner will stop in a signal found, and will wait for 5 seconds. If you do not make any action during this period, the scanner will resume the search although the signal remains active. BUSY: the scanner will stop in a signal found, and 2 seconds after the communication has finished because the transmission between the other radio or radios has ended, the search will resume.
will temporarily stop, and during this pause the frequency’s decimal point will blink. 5. The scanner will resume the search according to the selected setting in the preceding paragraph. To cancel the search, press the [SCN] key again Memories search If necessary, select the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M] key.
1. If necessary, select the Memory mode by pressing the [V/M] key. 2. Turn the main control to select the memory channel you want to skip. 3. Keep pressed the [SCN] key during half a second and the icon will be shown on the display.
5. Now, press the [SCN] key to start the preferential memory search. Only the channels designated with the icon will be searched. 6. To cancel the preferential memory search, on step 3 select “MEM”. Priority channel searching (Dual Watch) The TLM-909 includes a search function on two channels that allows you to operate...
Page 57
on any of the VFO, Memory or Home channel modes, while periodically check the activity on a user-defined priority memory channel. VFO priority 1. Recall the memory channel that you wish you use as priority frequency. 2. If necessary, select the VFO mode by pressing the [V/M] key. 3.
4. Press the [V/M] key to deactivate the Memory priority mode and return to normal operation mode. DTMF operation The TLM-909 has two different methods to initiate the DTMF signalling. 1 - Using the numeric keys on the microphone Keeping pressed the PTT button, introduce directly the telephone number of the other(s) radio(s) through the numeric keys on the microphone: 0-9, *, #, A, B, C, D.
Page 59
To store auto-dialling DTMF memories 1. Short-press the key to enter the menu mode. 2. Turn the main control to select menu number 12 (DTMF W). 3. Short-press the main band control, next turn the main control to select auto- dialling DTMF memory number (from “d-1”...
Page 60
the new setting. 8. If you would like to store a new DTMF code, turn the main control until you select another auto-dialling DTMF memory, and then repeat the previous steps from 4 to 7. 9. Once you have stored the wished auto-dialling DTMF memories, press the to store the new setting and return to normal operation mode.
you press the [HM] key (while pressing the PTT button) and when the first digit is sent, respectively through the menus number 11 (DTMF S) and number 10 (DTMF D). 2-tones and 5-tones signals operation The difference between the operation with 2 or 5 tones and DTMF is that the 2 or 5 tones can be sent using only the auto-dialling function, not through the numeric keys on the microphone.
Page 62
communication range, the ARTS function, use a DCS code to inform both radios. This can be particularly useful during search and rescue situations, where is really important to keep in contact with the other group members. Both radios need to set their DCS codes on the same code number, then need to activate their ARTS functions using in any case the appropriate command.
Page 63
operation mode. For activating ARTS: 1. Set both your radio and the other radios with the same DCS code number. 2. Short-press the key to enter the menu mode. 3. Turn the main control to select menu number 3 (ARTS). 4.
ARTS operation and return to normal operation mode. Cross-band repeater operation The TLM-909 can be set to operate as a cross-band repeater through a simple menu procedure. This is a useful function for emergency works in remote areas, as well as for cross-band connections.
Page 65
3. Keep in mind that the transmission working cycle will be much greater during the repeater service, so we recommend you to set a low level of transmission power in order to avoid an over-heating. How to set the cross-band repeater operation: 1.
Assignment of microphone keys The user can assign different functions to the microphone keys of the TLM-909, just in case you wanted to use any other function in any of these keys. To assign a function to a key: 1.
Page 67
Name Function SCAN Enables the search function on main band. SQL.OFF Opens main band squelch to allow a non-silenced reception. TCALL Enables the 1750 Hz tone for repeaters accessing (with the programming software, you can select between 1000 / 1450 / 1750 / 2100 Hz).
Function’s detailed descriptions Using the menu 1. Short-press the key to enter the menu mode. 2. Turn the main control to select the menu number you wish to adjust (you can also introduce directly the menu number through the microphone keypad). 3.
Page 69
Available values: ON / OFF Default value: OFF 3.- ARTS Function: selection of the ARTS warning. Available values: IN.RNG / ALWAYS IN.RNG: the warnings are only emitted when the radio first confirms is inside of range, but from then on does not reconfirm with warnings. ALWAYS: each time receiving an exploration transmission from another radio, you will hear the alert warnings.
Page 70
5.- CPU clock frequency - CLK.SFT Function: sets the CPU clock frequency. Available values: SFT.ON / SFT.OFF Default value: SFT.OFF 6.- DIMMER Function: sets the display brightness level. Available values: DIM OFF / DIM 01 / DIM 02 / DIM 03 / DIM 04 Default value: DIM 04 7.- DCS.COD Function: sets the DCS codes.
Page 71
8.- DCS.N/R Function: sets the normal or inverted DCS codes. Available values: TRX N / TX R / RX R / TRX R Default value: TRX N 9.- DSP.MOD Function: sets the memory channel display mode. Available values: DSP.FRQ / DSP.NAM Default value: DSP.FRQ 10.- DTMF D Function: sets the display time for sending the first DTMF digits.
Page 72
11.- DTMF S Function: sets the speed for sending the DTMF digits. Available values: 50 / 75 /100 ms Default value: 50 ms 12.- DTMF W Function: stores the auto-dialling DTMF memories. There are 16 autodialling DTMF memories available. 13.- HYPER Function: enables or disables the Hyper memory automatic writing.
Page 73
Available values: KEY 1 / KEY 2 Default value: KEY 1 15.- LOCK Function: enables or disables the keyboard lock. Available values: MANUAL / AUTO Default value: MANUAL 16.- LOCKT Function: enables or disables the PTT button lock. Available values: OFF / BAND R / BAND L / BOTH Default value: OFF OFF: enables the PTT button.
Page 74
17.- MUTE Function: sets the audio mute mode. Available values: OFF / TX / RX y TX/RX 18.- NAME Function: stores an alphanumeric label for a memory channel. 19.- PG P1 Function: programs the P1 key function. Default value: BAND 20.- PG P2 Function: programs the P2 key function.
Page 75
21.- PG P3 Function: programs the P3 key function. Default value: TONE 22.- PG P4 Function: programs the P4 key function. Default value: LOW 23.- RF SQL Function: sets the RF squelch level. Available values: OFF / S-2 / S-5 / S-9 / S-FULL Default value: OFF Note: the RF squelch level can be independently set for both left and right bands.
Page 76
Available values: RPT.OFF / RPT.- / RPT.+ Default value: RPT.OFF 25.- SCAN Function: sets the search resume mode. Available values: TIME / BUSY Default value: TIME TIME: the scanner will stop in a signal found, and will wait for 5 seconds. If you do not make any action during this period, the scanner will resume the search although the signal remains active.
Page 77
Available values: MEM / MSM Default value: MEM MEM: enables the memory search in all memory channels (except the ones marked to be skipped during the search). MSM: enables the memory search only for preferential channels. 27.- SHIFT Function: sets repeater shift. Available values: 0,00 –...
Page 78
Note: the frequency steps can be independently set for both left and right bands. 29.- SPK Function: sets the silencing mode (squelch) Available values: SQ / CTC / TON / C+T y C/T Default value: SQ SQ: opens squelch when receiving a matching signal. *CTC: opens squelch when receiving a matching signal with exactly the same CTCSS tone / DCS code.
Page 79
30.- TONE F Function: sets the CTCSS tone frequency. Available values: 50 standard CTCSS tones. Default value: 100 Hz Note: the CTCSS tone can be independently set for both left and right bands. 31.- TONE M Function: sets the tone coding and/or decoding mode. Available values: OFF / ENC / ENC.DEC / DCS Default value: OFF ENC: CTCSS coding.
Page 80
Available values: OFF / 1...30 min Default value: 6 min 33.- TALKAR Function: switches to simplex working mode when the radio is out of repeater range or when the repeater is not active. Available values: ON / OFF Default value: OFF 34.- WID.NAR Function: sets the bandwidth to reduce the microphone gain (and the deviation) Available values: WIDE / MID / NARROW...
Page 81
35.- Cross-band repeater - X-RPT Function: enables or disables the cross-band repeater mode. 36.- AM Function: enables or disables the AM mode. Available values: ON / OFF Default value: OFF 37.- AUT.AM Function: enables or disables the AM automatic mode. Available values: AUTO / OFF Default value: AUTO 38.- 2 TONE...
Page 82
Default value: 2T-01 39.- 5 TONE Function: sets the 5tones auto-dialling to the memory channel. Available values: 5T-01 … 5T-16 Default value: 5T-01 40.- SCR Function: enables or disables the encryption function. Available values: ON / OFF Default value: OFF 41.- COMP Function: enables or disables the voice compander function.
Page 83
42.- HSD.TYP Function: sets the 2 TONE / 5 TONE / DTMF silencing. Available values: OFF / 2 TONE / 5 TONE / DTMF Default value: OFF...
Reset procedure Procedure: Power off the radio. Keep pressed the left [LOW] key at the same time you power on the radio. Turn the main control to select the wished option: F-1 SETMOD RESET: restores the menu settings to factory defaults. F-2 HYPER RESET: deletes the hyper memories settings to factory defaults.
Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause and possible solution The display does not show anything. The positive and negative polarities are changed. Connect the red cable to the positive terminal, and the black cable to the negative terminal of the power supply. The fuse has blown.
We have done everything possible to obtain the maximum of detail in this manual, but we are not responsible for any possible omission as well as printing or translation mistakes. All the specifications are subject to change by LUTHOR TECHNOLOGIES without previous notice. Note on environmental protection:...
E-mail address: gestiontecnica@genereus.com We declare under our sole responsibility the conformity of the following product: Type of equipment: Mobile quad-band transceiver in HF/VHF/UHF in FM for amateurs Brand name: LUTHOR TECHNOLOGIES Model number: TLM-909 Manufacturer: GENEREUS S.L. Manufacturing site: China Which it refers this declaration, with the following rules or other policy documents: - EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1: Safety regarding information technology equipments.
Page 90
from handheld and body-mounted wireless communication devices used by the general public (30 MHz - 6 GHz) - EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 / Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); 489-15 V 1.2.1 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the TLM-909 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers