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Alinco DJ-CRX7HE Instruction Manual

Alinco DJ-CRX7HE Instruction Manual

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ALINCO, INC.
Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F
4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan
Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802
http://www.alinco.com
E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp
Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS0974 / FNEM-NM
Printed in China

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  • Page 1 Manufacturer ALINCO, INC. Yodoyabashi Dai-bldg 13F 4-4-9 Koraibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0043 Japan Phone: +81-6-7636-2362 Fax: +81-6-6208-3802 http://www.alinco.com E-mail:export@alinco.co.jp Copyright Alinco, lnc. PS0974 / FNEM-NM Printed in China...
  • Page 2 VHF/UHF FM Transceiver DJ-CRX7 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing your new Alinco transceiver. Please read this manual carefully before using the product to ensure full performance, and keep this manual for future reference as it contains information on after-sales service.
  • Page 3 [MEMO]...

  • Page 4: Before Transmitting

    (which is higher than10 kA.). Note also that no car provides adequate protection of its passengers or drivers against lightning as well. Therefore, Alinco will not take responsibility for any danger associated with using its hand-held radios outdoor or inside the car during lightning.
  • Page 5 Covering ranges ■ You may expect a range of approx.3km/2 miles or more at high-power when located on a flat, noise-free place like on a beach. However, it may vary drastically depending on how to wear and carry the radios, surrounding locations/conditions and static noise levels (below or near power transmission lines), etc.
  • Page 6 Features ■ Output power selectable VHF (5W/2W/1W), UHF (4W/2W/1W) ■ 200 PC-programmable channels ■ Li-Ion battery pack and stand-charger as standard accessories ■ Alphanumeric name tags ■ FM broadcast 76-108MHz receiver built-in ■ Selectable Battery-save parameters ■ Busy Channel Lockout ■...
  • Page 7 WARNING To prevent any hazard during operation of Alinco’s radio product, in this manual and on the product you may find symbols shown below. Please read and understand the meanings of these symbols before starting to use the product. This symbol is intended to alert the user to an immediate danger that may Danger cause loss of life and property if the user disregards the warning.
  • Page 8 Alert Environment and condition of use Use of this product may be prohibited or illegal outside of your country. Be informed in advance when you travel. It is recommended that you check local traffic regulations regarding the use of a radio equipment while driving.

  • Page 9: Handling This Product

    The manufacturer declines any responsibilities against loss of life and property due to a failure of this product when used with or as a part of a device made by third parties. Use of third party accessory may result in damage to this product. It will void our warranty for repair. Handling this product Be sure to reduce the audio output level to minimum before using an earphone or a headset.

  • Page 10: In Case Of Emergency

    Securely plug the adapter into the wall outlet. Insecure installation may result in short-circuit, electronic shock and/or fire. Do not use the adapter if the plug or socket contacts are dirty. Overheating and/or short-circuiting may result in fire, electric shock and/or damage to the product. In case of emergency In case of the following situation(s), please turn off the product, switch off the source of power, then remove or unplug the power-cord.

  • Page 11: Environment And Condition Of Use

    Caution Environment and condition of use Do not use the product in proximity to a TV or a radio. It may cause interference or receive interference. Do not install in a humid, dusty or insufficiently ventilated place. It may result in electric shock, fire and/or malfunction.
  • Page 12 ALINCO and authorized dealers are not responsible for any typographical errors there may be in this manual. The contents of this manual may be updated without any notice or obligation. Alinco cannot be liable for pictorial or typographical inaccuracies. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS STANDARD ACCESSORIES ................................01 Standard Accessories ..................................01 BATTERY INFORMATION ................................. 02 Charging Operation ....................................02 Battery Charger Type ................................... 02 Notice for Charging Battery ................................02 How to Charge ......................................04 How to Store the Battery ..................................
  • Page 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Transmitting ......................................13 Side Key [PF1]/[PF2] Function ................................ 13 MONI Key Function ....................................14 Edit Channel ......................................14 Delete Channel ....................................... 15 Programmed Scanning ..................................15 Turn On/Off FM Radio ..................................16 FM Channel Searching ..................................16 CTCSS/DCS Setup ....................................
  • Page 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS CTCSS/DCS Encode / Decode Synchronous Setup ......................29 Add or Cancel DTMF Sgnaling ...............................29 Signaling Combination ..................................30 Frequency Step ......................................30 Wide/ Narrow FM Mode ..................................31 Frequency Reverse ....................................31 Talk Around .......................................32 Offset Frequency ....................................32 Editing Channel Name ..................................33 Busy Channel Lockout ..................................33 Prohibits Transmitting...
  • Page 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS Scan Dwell Time ....................................40 Function Icon Stay Time ..................................40 LCD Backlight ......................................41 LCD Backlight Color ..................................... 42 Self ID inquiry ......................................42 Tone Burst Frequency ..................................43 Battery Save ......................................43 FM Radio ........................................44 PF1 and PF2 Key Function ................................

  • Page 17: Standard Accessories

    STANDARD ACCESSORIES Standard Accessories Antenna Li-ion Battery Battery Charger AC Adaptor EA-277 EA-107 EDC-314 EDC-191E Belt Clip Instruction Hand Strap Manual EBC-41 NOTE: Accessories may differ depending on the version you have purchased. Please contact your local dealer for details of standard accessories and the warranty-policy before purchase.

  • Page 18: Battery Information

    Battery Charger Type Please use our ALINCO's designated charger, other models may cause explosion. After installing the battery, when the radio displays low battery, please charge the battery.
  • Page 19 BATTERY INFORMATION Caution • Risk of explosion, generation of heat or leak of chemicals inside if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type or reverse polarity. Use always the recommended types of batteries in this manual only. • The battery pack isn't fully charged when shipped. It must be charged before use. •...

  • Page 20: How To Charge

    BATTERY INFORMATION How to Charge 1.Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet(100V-240V), then plug the cable of AC adaptor into the DC jack, the indicator lights RED on for 1 second then turns to GREEN on---waits to charge. 2.Slide the battery or transceiver with battery into the charger; make sure the battery terminals are in contact with the charging terminals.

  • Page 21: How To Store The Battery

    BATTERY INFORMATION ▲ The charger is to charge the battery pack only. It is not an AC adapter to operate the radio. Never attempt to transmit the radio with using the charger as it will cause the damage to the charger and a repair/replace may become necessary.

  • Page 22: Preparation

    PREPARATION Installing / Removing the Battery ■ Installing the Battery Align the catches on the unit with the grooves on the battery pack, slide the pack forward and close the latch until it clicks. ■ Removing the Battery Pack Push the latch in the direction of the arrow, and pull out the battery pack.

  • Page 23: Installing/Removing The Belt Clip

    PREPARATION Installing / Removing the Belt Clip(Optional) Place the belt clip to the screw holes on the back of the transceiver, and fix it by provided screws. Do the opposite to remove Check the tightness of the fixing screws from time to time. (screws siz 2.5 x 5mm).

  • Page 24: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD Display Frequency Reverse Narrow band Offset Direction Scramble FM Radio TX Power Real time display FUNC Icon receiving signal Lock strength/Power Indicator Busy Channel Battery Capacity CTCSS Scan Skip Function Menu No. Main Channel No. DTMF Compander The arrow points to main channel NOTE:...
  • Page 25 GETTING ACQUAINTED TONE T. S CA FUNC SCAN SKIP DTMF ENT/KL ESC/M NOTE: Please do not close the microphone hole.
  • Page 26 GETTING ACQUAINTED Antenna TX/RX indicator, RX is Green, TX is Red Power / Volume Switch Rotate it clockwise to turn on transceiver, rotate it anticlockwise until clicks to turn off the transceiver. When transceiver is powered, rotate it clockwise to increase volume, anticlockwise to reduce. LCD display: Displays current frequency/channel and operations Speaker P1 key: Programmable menu setting key, quickly enter the current programming menu.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS Turn the Radio On & OFF Under power-on state, please turn [POWER]/[VOLUME] anticlockwise till hearing "Click" to turn off the transceiver. A beep sounds and displays channels or frequencies. Under power-off state, please turn [POWER]/[VOLUME] clockwise to turn off the transceiver. Adjusting Volume Under power-on state, turn [POWER] /[VOLUME] to adjust volume.

  • Page 28: Switch Between Channel Mode And Vfo Mode

    BASIC OPERATIONS Switch between Channel Mode and VFO Mode Under standby state, press key to set main band as Channel mode or frequency mode(VFO). Channel Adjusting When transceiver in Channel mode or FM radio channel mode, press key to adjust channel. Press to enter the upward channel, Press to enter the downward channel.

  • Page 29: Receiving

    BASIC OPERATIONS 2. Enter the desired frequency by keypad. In VFO or FM VFO mode, you can directly input frequency by keypad. Example: To enter 435.0125, press [4][3][5][0][1][2] then 5 appears and sets automatically. To enter 435.100, press [4][3][5][1][0][0]. By pressing the last [0], a dot appears after the MHz unit and the frequency is set. Receiving when a signal is being received, the LED turns green and hear the call.

  • Page 30: Moni Key Function

    BASIC OPERATIONS 2. CALL: Assign this function to transmit the prestored DTMF Encode signal in channel. By other combination key, press and hold [PTT] then press [MONI] key to transmit DTMF code. 3. ALARM: Assign this function to enable the ALARM function. Under standby state, press and hold [PF1] or [PF2] key which is programmed with ALARM function until LCD displays "ALARM", Emergency alarm function is started.

  • Page 31: Delete Channel

    BASIC OPERATIONS 2. Press to select desired editing channel number. 3. Press key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, press and hold key until a beep sounds, and channel is stored successfully. Repeat the same to overwrite the channel with different data, but overwrite protection is not available.

  • Page 32: Turn On/Off Fm Radio

    BASIC OPERATIONS Turn On/ Off FM Radio Under standby state, press key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key, LCD displays "FM ON" and current FM radio frequency, FM radio function is on. Press key to adjust the FM radio frequency. To turn off FM radio, press key, LCD displays "FM OFF", FM radio is mute.

  • Page 33: Ctcss/Dcs Scan

    BASIC OPERATIONS CTCSS/DCS Scan While in the CTCSS or DCS mode, Press key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, press key to enter into CTCSS/DCS scan. Under this state, press change scan direction. When transceiver catches the matching CTCSS/DCS signaling, it will stay 5seconds and then go on scanning.

  • Page 34: Frequency/Channel Scan

    BASIC OPERATIONS Frequency/Channel Scan Under corresponding mode, press key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key to start frequency scan or channel scan. 1. Frequency Scan Under VFO mode, this function is used for monitoring signal of various communication frequency by transceiver ‘step’...

  • Page 35: Frequency Reverse

    BASIC OPERATIONS Frequency Reverse Under standby state, press key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key to set the current channel as frequency reverse, repeat above operation to turn off frequency reverse. 1. When LCD displays "R" icon, it means current channel enabled the frequency reverse function, the TX frequency and RX frequency is interchanged, if CTCSS/ DCS signaling is set, it will also interchange.

  • Page 36: Keypad Lock

    BASIC OPERATIONS 3. When current group displays "EMPTY", press key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, press and hold key until a beep sounds, and transceiver enters into DTMF edit state, LCD displays "___________", now you can enter desired DTMF data by keypad.

  • Page 37: Function Menu Setup

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Menu 1-15 of this transceiver are channel operations. Channel operations temporarily changed the functions of current channel. When power off or channel has been changed, the relevant setup will be erased. Only under VFO mode, the channel operations will be saved until next change. Menu 16-34 is background operation, it is valid for all channels, the relevant setup will be saved until next change.
  • Page 38 FUNCTION MENU SETUP Menu Description Function Options Display No CTCSS/DCS Encode CTCSS/DCS 51 groups fixed CTCSS encode+1 group self-defined T-CDC 62.5Hz-254.1Hz+Self defined Encode CTCSS encode 000N-777I 1024 groups DCS Encode No CTCSS/DCS Decode CTCSS/DCS 51 groups fixed CTCSS decode+1 group self-defined R-CDC 62.5Hz-254.1Hz+Self defined Decode...
  • Page 39 FUNCTION MENU SETUP When current channel received matching RF signals + matching optional signaling + matching CTCSS/DCS Squelch mode SIGNAL CT&TO setup signaling, transceiver can hear the talking from the other party. Frequency step STEP 2.5K-50K 9 options in total (VFO only) size setup Wide / Narrow WIDE/NARROW...
  • Page 40 FUNCTION MENU SETUP TX function is enabled in current channel TX OFF TX function is disabled in current channel Turn of voice encryption 1~11 + EDIT The voice will be encrypted before transmitting COMP ON/OFF Turn on compander to reduces background noise. BAND Band Limit ON/OFF...
  • Page 41 FUNCTION MENU SETUP Disable the Automatic power off function Automatic Power Off Setup 30 MIN-2 Hours 30minutes ~ 2hours: Total 3 levels for optional DTMF DTMF 50MS-500MS Total 5 kinds of DTMF transmitting time for optional Transmitting Time Squelch level 10 levels of squelch in total for optional, "00"...

  • Page 42: Menu Shortcut Function

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Tone Pulse 1750Hz/2100Hz/1450Hz/ Tone plus frequency is 1750Hz/2100Hz/1450Hz TBST Frequency 1000Hz /1000Hz Selection Turn off battery save function. Battery Save SAVE 1:2-1:8 Battery save time is 1:2-1:8 Setup AUTO Battery save ratio is adjusting automatically. RADIO FM radio ON/OFF Allow/Prohibit using FM radio.

  • Page 43: Factory Default Setting

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Factory default Setting Default Default Menu No. LCD Display Menu No. LCD Display T-CDC BEEP R-CDC RT-CDC 0.5SEC TONDEC VDELAY SIGNAL STEP 12.5K DTMF 50MS SCAN TALKAR FTIME FUNCT OFFSET 5MHz LIGHT AUTO NAME COLOUR RPLOCK TBST 1750Hz SAVE AUTO...

  • Page 44: Ctcss/Dcs Encode Setup

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP CTCSS/DCS Encode Setup 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon then press key. 2. Press key to choose menu 01 and display "T-CDC". 3. Press enter into next menu, LCD displays " "...

  • Page 45: Ctcss/Dcs Encode / Decode Synchronous Setup

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP NOTE: You may set the encoding and decoding tones separately. CTCSS/DCS Encode / Decode Synchronous Setup This function is for adjusting CTCSS/DCS encode/decode synchronous. 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key.

  • Page 46: Signaling Combination

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Signaling Combination You may combine the signaling functions of different system. 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon,then press key. 2. Press key to choose menu 05 and display "SIGNAL". 3. Press key enter into next menu, LCD displays "...

  • Page 47: Wide/ Narrow Fm Mode

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. Available steps are 2.5K, 5K, 6.25K, 10K, 12.5K, 20K, 25K, 30K and 50KHz. This parameter is not available when the radio is in the Channel mode. Wide/ Narrow FM Mode 1.

  • Page 48: Talk Around

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. This function is not available when Talk Around function is activated. Talk Around 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key.

  • Page 49: Editing Channel Name

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Editing Channel name 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key. 2. Press key to choose menu 11 and display "NAME". 3. Press enter into next menu, LCD displays " "...

  • Page 50: Prohibits Transmitting

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. Prohibits transmitting 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays" " icon, then press key. 2. Press key to choose menu 13 and display "TX". 3. Press key enter into next menu, LCD displays "...

  • Page 51: Voice Compander

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Voice Compander This function works only when all users enable Voice-compander. If not, it worse the audio quality. Enable this function to reduce background noise and enhance audio clarity, especially in long range communication. 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays "...

  • Page 52: Sub Band Display

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Sub Band Display 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key. 2. Press key to choose menu 17 and display "DSP SUB". 3. Press key enter into next menu, LCD displays " "...

  • Page 53: Time-Out-Timer (Tot)

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Time-Out-Timer (TOT) The purpose of Time-out-Timer is to restrict transceiver for continuous long-term transmission. When the continuous transmission time is beyond the preset time, transceiver is forced to stop transmitting and make a beep sound. 1. After pressing key, the corner of LCD displays "...

  • Page 54: Voice Operated Transmission (Vox) Delay Time

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP 1 is most sensitive, 10 is less sensitive that requires more voice level to activate VOX. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. NOTE: VOX is not usable in noisy areas as it may start transmitting by the back noise. Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) Delay Time If transceiver returns to receive mode instantly after VOX calling, it may cause calling voice missing.

  • Page 55: Dtmf Transmitting Time

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP 1HOUR: Automatic Power-Off after one hour. 2HOUR: Automatic Power-Off after two hours. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. DTMF Transmitting Time 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key.

  • Page 56: Scan Dwell Time

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP 00~09: 10 levels of squelch in total for optional, “00” is minimum setup value (normally open) 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. Scan Dwell Time There are three kinds of scan dwell time for optional. 1.

  • Page 57: Lcd Backlight

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP 3. Press key enter into next menu, LCD displays " " icon, press to select desired setting. FUNCT: When finished function setting or enter into function menu, " " icon will disappear. 1SEC: When finished function setting or enter into function menu, " "...

  • Page 58: Lcd Backlight Color

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP LCD Backlight Color There are three kinds of backlight color for optional. 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key. key to choose menu 28 and display "COLOR". 2. Press 3.

  • Page 59: Tone Burst Frequency

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP Tone Burst Frequency This function is used for waking up sleeping repeater, it needs a certain intensity of Tone Burst to wake up sleeping repeater. In general, as long as the repeater has been waked up, no need to transmit Tone Pulse again in preset time.

  • Page 60: Fm Radio

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP 1:2 The standby time between normal working state and battery saving mode is 1:2 1:3 The standby time between normal working state and battery saving mode is 1:3 1:5 The standby time between normal working state and battery saving mode is 1:5 1:8 The standby time between normal working state and battery saving mode is 1:8 AUTO: Battery save ratio is adjusting automatically.

  • Page 61: Pf1 And Pf2 Key Function

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP PF1 and PF2 Key Function 1. After pressing key, the top corner of LCD displays " " icon, then press key to enter function menu. 2. Press key to choose menu 33 "PF1" or menu 34 "PF2". 3.

  • Page 62: Resume Factory Default

    FUNCTION MENU SETUP some functions. It is unable to switch into VFO by pressing key and the factory default setting is locked. This mode can be used for professional mode. User can select lock channel mode or unlock channel mode by setting in PC software. NAME: Transceiver displays current channel number + channel name, press key to switch into VFO mode.

  • Page 63: Auxiliary Functions

    AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS For dealers only. Please contact the authorized importer of your area for more details. Cable Cloning With this function, you can copy the programming data of the transceiver to another one; it can copy parameters and memory programming data to another transceiver. Connection: use wire cloning cable of your own to connect main transceiver with sub-transceiver through reading / writing programmable interface.

  • Page 64: Cable Cloning Instruction

    AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Cable Cloning Instruction Connect the cable to SP jack FUNC FUNC TONE T. S CA TONE T. S CA SCAN SKIP SCAN SKIP DTMF ENT/KL ESC/M DTMF ENT/KL ESC/M NOTE: Commonly available 3.5mm φ stereo miniplug audio cable is usable.

  • Page 65: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EA-277 VHF/UHF Antenna EBC-41 Belt Clip EA-107 Li-ion Battery Pack (DC 7.4V 1800mAh) EDC-314 Li-ion Battery Charger EDC-191E AC Adaptor (220V) EME-56A Earphone Microphone EMS-76 Speaker microphone...

  • Page 66: Recommended Installation Of Earphone Microphone

    RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION OF EARPHONE MICROPHONE Earphone Use a clip to fix with collar. Clip the PTT unit closer to your mouth. Carry the radio on the side or the back of your body, and the cable should go around the back as shown. Clamp the excessive length of cable at your waist...

  • Page 67: Technical Specification

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Receiving Part General Wide band narrow band VHF： 136~174MHz Frequency Range UHF： 400~480MHz Sensitivity ≤0.25μV ≤0.35μV FM： 76~108MHz (RX only) (12dB SInAD) Channel Capacity 200 channels Adjacent Channel ≥65dB ≥60dB 25KHz (wide band) Selectivity Channel Spacing 12.5KHz (narrow band) Intermodulation ≥60dB ≥60dB...

  • Page 68: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Corrective Action A.The battery may be exhausting. Recharge or replace the battery. No power B.The battery may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery and install it again. Battery power dies shortly after The battery life is finished. Replace the battery pack with a new one. charging.

  • Page 69: Attached Chart

    ATTACHED CHART CTCSS Frequency Chart 62.5 94.8 136.5 177.3 218.1 67.0 97.4 141.3 179.9 225.7 69.3 100.0 146.2 183.5 229.1 71.9 103.5 151.4 186.2 233.6 74.4 107.2 156.7 189.9 241.8 77.0 110.9 159.8 192.8 250.3 79.7 114.8 162.2 196.6 254.1 82.5 118.8 165.5...

  • Page 70: 1024 Groups Dcs Frequency Chart

    ATTACHED CHART 1024 Groups DCS Frequency Chart...
  • Page 71 ATTACHED CHART...
  • Page 72 [MEMO]...

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