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Albrecht AE 540 User Manual

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AE 540
2-m VHF Amateur Transceiver
© Alan Electronics GmbH
Daimlerstr. 1 k
D-63303 Dreieich

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  • Page 1 User Manual AE 540 2-m VHF Amateur Transceiver © Alan Electronics GmbH Daimlerstr. 1 k D-63303 Dreieich...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents: Regulatory notes, Declaration of Conformity..................3 Installation and Setup ........................4 General remarks for operating this radio................... 4 Installation as mobile radio ........................ 4 Connecting to DC power ........................5 Rear side connections ........................5 Antenna selection ..........................5 Mobile (car) antenna..........................

  • Page 3: Regulatory Notes, Declaration Of Conformity

    Technical modifications improving the state of the art of this radio may be subject without prior notice. Technical documents are provided in their latest issue for free download on our service homepage www.hobbyradio.de or www.alan-albrecht.info Please see chapters „Amateurfunk / Amateur Radio“ for more informations.

  • Page 4: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup General remarks for operating this radio Our 2m FM transceiver AE 540 is one of the smallest available compact 12 V transceivers. It can be used everywhere provided that a suitable 12 V power supply and an external 2 m antenna is available, e.g.

  • Page 5: Connecting To Dc Power

    Connecting to DC power Connect the power cable of the radio to 12 V DC power supply of your car, motor home or boat. In caravans or at home we recommend to use a suitable AC/ DC power supply, capable to deliver 6-8 A at stabilized supply voltage between 10.8 and 15.6 V.

  • Page 6: Ae 540 As Base Station

    AE 540 as Base Station Please respect possible restrictions in some countries (e.g. Germany), where safety distances from antennas to other persons have to be declared when certain output power levels are exceeded. For safety reasons, please do not operate this radio in high power position (25-30 Watts RF) with any kind of indoor antennas.

  • Page 7: Direct Entry Key Functions (Basic Functions)

    Direct entry key functions (basic functions) To get to know your station we recommend that you duplicate the described steps. In this chapter you will learn the basic functions which you should know about to take part in amateur radio. It is taken for granted that you as a licensed radio amateur are familiar with basic knowledge of high frequency engineering and amateur radio regulations.

  • Page 8: Push-To-Talk Button (Ptt)

    Push-to-talk button (PTT) You will find the PTT-button at the side of the microphone. For transmission you push this button for as long as you want to talk. When you finish talking release the PTT and your radio is automatically ready for reception again.

  • Page 9: Second Level Of Functions (Two-Touch-Functions)

    Second level of functions (two-touch-functions) The following described functions all can be reached by pressing the FUNC key. Most of these second-level functions you can recognize by the orange inscription of the keys. • The function key FUNC first has to be pressed short ( less than ½ a second). The display will read FUNC.

  • Page 10: Prioriy Channel „Dual Watch

    Priority channel „Dual Watch“ Your radio allows monitoring two often used channels automatically in sequence. You can always check the present working frequency together with another channel of Your memory (or the Call channel). • Select your working frequency (VFO), e.g. 145.575 MHz •...

  • Page 11: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Some more, not frequently used functions are available via selectable Setup Menu steps. You start the setup menu by longer pressing (longer than 0.5 sec) of the function key FUNC. Flow-chart for the Setup Menu FUNC key (press SET MODE FUNC key (press min STANDARD MODE...
  • Page 12 the correct DTMF tone. In that setting the display will show T-SQ. Compared to Europe, CTCSS is more familiar in USA, where most repeaters use it for selectable functions. Note: European repeater station are –in most cases- not transparent for CTCSS. This means, that received CTCSS signals are normally not transfered to the transmitter.

  • Page 13: Terminating The Setup Menu

    +,- SHIFT Selection of the repeater offset (frequency shift). Amateur radio repeaters use 600 kHz world- wide. The display will show 60, 1 digit less. The value can be changed for special purposes between 100 kHz and 8 MHz. Commercial radio networks in Europe (e.g. PMR or VHF marine radio) will use 4.6 MHz (= 4600 kHz, 460 in display).

  • Page 14: Reset To Factory Default Settings And Erasing All Memories

    Reset to factory default settings and erasing all memories A general reset to factory default settings may become necessary when the unit shows abnormal functions or behaviour. If any malfunction should occur, try first to reset the radio, before returning it to Your distributor for repair.

  • Page 15: Programming Different Options (For Service Only After Opening The Cabinet)

    The function is described in an additional manual available from our download server under www.alan-albrecht.info or www.hobbyradio.de Safety precautions: to avoid possible problems caused through electrostatic discharges (ESD effects), please switch the radio off before opening the cabinet. Discharge all Your tools and Your hands against ground before inserting or changing the jumpers inside.

  • Page 16: Technical Data Ae 540

    Technical data AE 540 Frequency ranges (depending on programming) max. 136- 174 MHz Frequency stability +/-1.5 kHz ITU transmission designator 14KF3E with preemphasis Allowed supply voltage tolerances 10.8 bis 15.6 V DC Alloqwed operating temperature range -10 bis + 55 ° C DC fuse 10 A (US-Type glass fuse, inserted in cable fuse holder)

  • Page 17: Where To Find Service Hints And Documentation

    FAQ’s any time from our server under www.hobbyradio.de or www.alan-albrecht.info If You should have a problem, please have a look to the service hints or frequently asked questions (FAQ) before You send Your radio back to your distributor or service center.

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