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BASIC MANUAL
A36SE
VHF/UHF DUAL
BANDTRANSCEIVERS
This device complies with all applicable Australian
regulatory requirements and is marked with the
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Operation is
subject to the condition that it does not cause
harmful interference. This compliance applies to
model A36SE.
Talkpod Technology Co., Ltd

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  • Page 1 This device complies with all applicable Australian regulatory requirements and is marked with the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Operation is subject to the condition that it does not cause harmful interference. This compliance applies to model A36SE. Talkpod Technology Co., Ltd...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosingthis TALKPOD product. This product is designed and built with TALKPOD state of the art technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of Trouble-free operation. IMPORTANT READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver.
  • Page 3 This could cause an explosion and death. DANGER!NEVER use or charge TALKPOD battery packs with non-TALKPOD transceivers or non TALKPOD chargers. Only TALKPOD battery packs are tested and approved for use with TALKPOD transceivers or charged with TALKPOD chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, IP54, or cause the battery to burst.
  • Page 4 WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. WARNING! NEVER operate or touch the transceiver with wet hands. This could cause an electric shock or damage the transceiver.
  • Page 5 Precautions (Continued) BE CAREFUL! The transceiver meets IP54* requirements for dust tight and waterproof protection. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, waterproof protection cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the transceiver s case or waterproof seal. * Only when the battery pack, fexible antenna,and jack cover are attached. Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still fows in the circuits.
  • Page 6 CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or. deformed If any of these conditions occur, contact your TALKPOD dealer or distributor. CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery pack out of the specifed temperature range -20°C ~ +60°C(-4°F ~ +140°F).
  • Page 7 CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack outside of the specified temperature range: 10°C ~ 40°C (50°F ~ 104°F). TALKPOD recommends charging the pack at 25°C (77°F). The pack may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
  • Page 8 ·Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, or other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination ·The use of TALKPOD transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by TALKPOD.
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important ..........Set the Menu Features ..........Using the Basic Menu Setting ....Explicit defnitions ......Using the Initial Menu Setting ....Supplied accessories ......Set mode items ........19-25 Precautions .......... II-IV Entering Memory channels ...... Battery Cautions .........
  • Page 10 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1. AntennaInterface: SMA antenna interface, used for installing the provided antenna or other brand antennas compatible with the SMA interface. 2. Status Indicator Light: Illuminates red during transmission and green when a signal is received. 3. Speaker: Outputs sound. 4.
  • Page 11 DISPLAY DESCRIPTION BATTERY STATUS The battery has sufficient capacity. The battery is exhausted a little. The battery is nearing exhaustion. The battery is almost fully exhausted. Immediately charge thebattery pack. *After a while, the icon blinks and the transceiver will beturned OFF. Icon Function Function...
  • Page 12 Icon Function Description In frequency mode. Enables side tone, indicating that the transceiver emits a tone when transmitting Tone DTMF signals. Enables dual-band standby function, which can simultaneously monitor the two frequencies or channels displayed in standby mode. Enables voice-activated transmission function, which activates transmission when the microphone s sound pressure level reaches the set value.
  • Page 13 ATTACH/DETACH THE BATTERY Attach or detach the battery pack, as illustrated below. Battery Installation: Align the battery with the two small notches at the bottom of the walkie-talkie casing. Press the battery towards the metal plate. Simultaneously press down on the small sliders located on the left and right sides at the top (marked with arrow symbols) until you hear a...
  • Page 14 Charging Instructions: *Approximately 8 hours for the A36SE Insert the charger’s power plug into a 120V AC outlet. Ensure that the charging indicator light turns red, signaling that charging has begun. Charging typically takes about 8 hours. When the indicator light turns green, it indicates that the Place the battery or the walkie-talkie battery is fully charged.
  • Page 15 BELT CLIP Detaching the Belt Clip: Attaching the Belt Clip: Remove the battery. Slide the RRemove the battery. Press on the elastic plastic belt clip into the smooth slot on the part in the middle of the belt clip towards the back of the battery.
  • Page 16 POWER SWITCH / VOLUME CONTROL Power Switch Operation: Volume Adjustment: To turn on the walkie-talkie, rotate the The volume control knob is the same as the power switch knob clockwise. switch knob. Rotate it clockwise to increase the volume and counterclockwise to decrease it. If background noise is To turn off the not audible due to the...
  • Page 17 BASIC OPERATION Receiving The following are basic settings for receiving. · Adjusting the squelch level (p. 9) · Selecting the Frequency selecting mode (p. 10) · Selecting the operating band (p. 11) · Selecting the operating mode (p. 11) · Setting a frequency (p. 12) Adjusting Your Squelch The noise squelch function allows audio to be heard only when receiving signals that are above a set threshold.
  • Page 18 Note: The principle of setting the squelch level is based on the environment and requirements of use. When a greater communication distance is required, which weakens the received signals, a higher sensitivity is needed, and thus a lower squelch level should be set; for example, set to Level 1. For shorter communication distances with stronger received signals, sensitivity can be decreased by setting a higher squelch level, which reduces noise;...
  • Page 19 Monitor Function The Monitor function is used to listen to weak signals without changing the squelc setting Press and hold [Side Key 3] to enter Monitor mode (instant squelch open). NOTE: While monitoring, the transmission light on top of the intercom glows green. Long Press Selecting the operating band Select the operating band in the VFO mode, as shown below.
  • Page 20 Using the FM Radio Function In standby mode, press the [FM Key] to enter Radio Mode. In this mode, you can use the up and down keys to change the reception frequency, or directly enter the desired frequency. [ FM ] Short press Press [AB] briefly to search for the next frequency.
  • Page 21 Selecting a Tuning Step In VFO (Variable Frequency Oscillator) mode, selecting the appropriate tuning step is crucialfor precise frequency adjustments and effective scanning. The A36SE provides a variety of tuning steps to suit diverse communication needs, ensuring both flexibility and precision.
  • Page 22 This comprehensive overview includes all the necessary steps to access and configure the tuning steps on the A36SE, along with a detailed table that outlines their specific applications. By following these instructions, users can select the optimal tuning step to enhance their device's...
  • Page 23 Setting a Frequency Select VFO Mode Repeatedly press the MENU Button to select the VFO mode. Set Frequency Use the ten-key pad to directly input the desired frequency. Example：Set 476.425 MHz To set 477.000 MHz, press [4], [7], [7], [0], [0], [0]. 477000 Long Press Change Frequency...
  • Page 24 Transmitting Making a simplex call WARNING!NEVER transmit for long periods of time. During prolonged transmissions at high power or mid-power, the transceiver radiates heat to protect itself from overheating. The transceiver's chassis will become hot and may cause a burn.To prevent the transceiver's overheating, the default setting of the time-out timer function is set to 5 minutes.
  • Page 25 Short press · Note: Select a power level that suits your operating requirements. · When selecting medium or low power, " M " or " L " is displayed. · When selecting high power, the power icon shows " H ". Hold down the [PTT] button to transmit, and speak into the microphone at your normal voice level.
  • Page 26 Lock Function The lock function prevents accidental frequency changes and unnecessary function access Lock Your Radio Hold down the [FM] key until you hear a voice prompt to toggle the Key Lock function ON or OFF. When activated, the screen displays a " " icon [ FM ] Note: The AutoLock feature can be set in menu 48.
  • Page 27 USING THE MENU You can use the Menu to set infrequently changed values or function settings. The transceiver has two types of Menu modes, as shown below. Using the Basic Menu Setting Example: Selecting a 25 kHz tuning step Press the Menu button. The Menu interface is now displayed.
  • Page 28 Set mode items Number Menu Sub-menu (Options) Menu Description No tone at the end of transmission. ROGER BEEP(End Tone) The default end of transmission tone. DC1200 A distinctive signaling end tone. High Power High power transmission on the current frequency or channel. Medium Power Medium power transmission on the current frequency or channel.
  • Page 29 Menu Description Number Menu Sub-menu (Options) Enable simultaneous monitoring of two frequencies or channels. Monitor only the main frequency or channel indicated by the MAIN icon. The MAIN icon indicates which frequency or channel will be transmitted. If【 Side Key 2 】is set to PTT B, this function is disabled. Regardless of where the MAIN icon is selected, transmission occurs only on the frequency or channel of Segment A.
  • Page 30 Menu Description Number Menu Sub-menu (Options) If the current channel needs to be included in the scan, it should be set to add SCAN status. Delete If the current channel should not be scanned, set it to delete status. Default settings: Channels You can assign a name to the current channel or customize it through 1-10, Workgroups 1-10, programming software.
  • Page 31 Menu Description Number Menu Sub-menu (Options) No sidetone is emitted for keypad tones during transmission. PTT + ID The device emits the tone sound when keypad tones are used during transmission. DTMFST The device emits the tone sound during automatic ID transmission. Side-tone The device emits the tone sound for both keypad and automatic ID transmissions.
  • Page 32 Number Menu Sub-menu (Options) Menu Description Time-controlled scanning pauses on signal detection, holding for about 5 Time seconds before resuming, even if the signal persists. SC-REV Carrier-controlled scanning pauses on signal detection and remains on that (Scan Carrier frequency until the signal ceases, with a 2-second delay before scan resumes to Resume) allow response transmission.
  • Page 33 5s、10s、15s operation; only PTT, Side Key 2, and Side Key 3 remain usable. Press and hold the FM key to unlock. POWER Default Icon Default to Talkpod logo. Battery Voltage Display current battery voltage. LANGU ENGLISH Menu displays in English...
  • Page 34 Menu Description Number Menu Sub-menu (Options) Instruc Display a QR code that can be scanned with a smartphone to access the user View Instructions -tions manual for the current model. Frequency Mode Clears all channels, but not the set function options. RESET Erases all channels and function settings, restoring to factory defaults.
  • Page 35 Entering Memory channels The transceiver has a total of 80 Memory channels to save often-used frequencies. In the Memory mode, you can quickly select the saved memories. This section describes the basic channel content entry. Example: Entering 148.000 MHz into Channel 11 Press and hold the menu button to switch to VFO mode.
  • Page 36 SCANNING FUNCTION Scanning is a versatile function that can automatically search for signals. A scan makes it easier to locate stations to contact or listen to, or to skip unwanted channels or frequencies. This section describes the basic scan operation. See the Advanced manual for details. Example: Scanning in VFO Mode Hold on MENU Key to select the VFO mode.
  • Page 37 Search (SE) Mode: The radio exits scanning and stays on the frequency when it detects a signal. How To Set These Mode: Press The Menu Button Press The " Up " Button multiple times to Menu Option 37. Use the " Up & Down " to choose your scan function. Press the "...
  • Page 38 DTMF CODE Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signaling is a method used for telecommunication signaling over analog telephone lines. It is employed for various applications including automated dialing, remote control of systems, and as an access method for secure communications. Each DTMF code is a combination of two specific frequencies, representing a unique digit or character, enabling precise and reliable command transmission.
  • Page 39 SUB-AUDIO CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) Is a technology that adds a frequency (67-254.1Hz) lower than the audio frequency to the audio signal for transmission. It is also known as sub- audio because its frequency range is below the standard audio, i.e., less than 300Hz.
  • Page 40 RESETTING If the transceiver has a malfunction caused by an external factor such as static electricity, reset it using the Partial Reset or All Reset function. BE CAREFUL! An All Reset clears all programming and returns all settings to the factory defaults. Partial Reset Press The Menu Button.
  • Page 41 Airband Receiving Introduction to Airband Mode When the device s working frequency range is between 108-136 MHz, it automatically enters AM aviation reception mode, with the channel status displaying AM This mode is primarily used for receiving AM modulated aviation signals. Example：Receive the Airband Frequency 1.
  • Page 42 COMMON ISSUES Issue Description Reason Description This function is not available in software versions prior to V1.13. If needed, you can No receive end tone function upgrade tosoftware version V1.14 or later. No DC1200 signaling end tone on the The repeater failed to decode the signaling. Please confirm if the repeater has repeater.
  • Page 43 Fault Description Analysis Solution Too far away from other members Get closer to other members. during communication. Excessive background Poor location, such as being obstructed Move to an open and flat area, then retry noise. by tall buildings or being in a basement. powering on.
  • Page 44 Transmitter Modulation system: Frequency shift keying modulation Output power (at 7.2 V DC): High: 5.0 W, Mid: 2.5 W, Low: 0.5 W SAR 10g: 2.20 W/kg Maximum frequency deviation: ±5.0 kHz (FM), ±2.5 kHz (FM-N) Spurious emissions: – 60 dBc or less at High/Mid –...
  • Page 45 Setting instructions Channel Tx Freq MHz Rx Freq MHz Channel Tx Freq MHz Rx Freq MHz Channel Tx Freq MHz Rx Freq MHz 476.4250 476.4250 476.7625 476.7625 477.1000 477.1000 476.4375 476.7750 476.7750 477.1125 477.1125 476.4500 476.4500 476.7875 476.7875 477.1250 477.1250 476.4625 476.8000 476.8000...
  • Page 46 About CE and DOC Hereby, Talkpod Inc. declares that the versions of A36plus Series（A36SE Included）which have the CE symbo on the product comply with the essential requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive, 2014/53/EU, and the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive, 2011/65/EU.
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