GME TX3120S Instruction Manual

GME TX3120S Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Super compact 5 watt UHF CB radio ScanSuite ™ 5 year warranty faster, smarter scanning...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FrEQuEncIEs ....35 transmitting ............12 sPEcIFIcAtIons ..........36 time-out timer ..........12 sc wArrAnty AGAInst DEFEcts ....38 Backlighting ............12 SUPPLIeD wItH tX3120s radio Dc lead mounting cradle screw pack and Adaptor microphone Instruction manual microphone clip PA G E 2...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    40 channel wideband radios will continue to operate on the original 40 channels, however your GmE tX3120s 80 channel radio is Australian they will not be able to converse on the newer designed and built and is the most advanced uhF channels 41 –...
  • Page 4: Emergency Channels

    eMerGenCy CHanneLS teLeMetry CHanneLS the AcmA has allocated channels 5/35 for AcmA regulations have allocated channels 22 emergency use only. channel 5 is the primary and 23 for telemetry only applications and have simplex Emergency channel. where a channel 5 prohibited the transmission of speech on these repeater is available, you should select Duplex on channels.
  • Page 5 Advanced Signal Management: Identifies interference caused by strong local signals on adjacent channels and prevents these from opening your squelch. Asm also minimises distortion on reception by fine tuning the receiver frequency to match that of the incoming signal. Dynamic Volume Control: Automatically compensates for variations in received audio level to provide a constant audio output level to the speaker.
  • Page 6: General Operation

    GeneraL OPeratIOn FrOnt PaneL COntrOLS channel control scan Volume control on/off squelch rear PaneL Antenna Dc socket microphone speaker PA G E 6 I n s t r u c t I o n m A n u A l t X 3 1 2 0 s...
  • Page 7: Lcd Panel

    LCD PaneL scan Duplex Priority signal meter transmit Busy ctcss/Dcs Information channel MICrOPHOne channel up channel Down Priority channel Push to talk scan t X 3 1 2 0 s I n s t r u c t I o n m A n u A l PA G E 7...
  • Page 8: On/Off Switch

    On/OFF SwItCH reCeIVe aUDIO MUte Press the Volume control to turn the radio on. Press there may be times when it is desirable to and hold the Volume control to turn the radio off. temporarily override the minimum volume setting and completely mute the receiver audio.
  • Page 9: Configuration Menu

    2. rotate the Channel control left or right to COnFIGUratIOn MenU select the required menu item then press the the configuration menu provides access to all the Channel control to edit it. the selected item radio’s preset settings. will flash. to use the menu 3.
  • Page 10 Description DisplayeD options squelch level sQl-1 -> sQl-9 ctcss/Dcs tones ctcOF (ctcss/Dcs off) ctc01 -> ctc50 (ctcss tones) Dt001 -> Dt104 (Dcs codes) network scan ns-OF (off) ns-01 -> ns-50 (using ctcss) ns001 -> ns104 (using Dcs) OPEN (open scan) scan Group gROUP (Group scan) NETWK (network scan)
  • Page 11: Flipping The Display

    FLIPPInG tHe DISPLay SQUeLCH the tX3120s’s small size allows it to be mounted the squelch is used to eliminate any annoying in almost any convenient location. however the background noise when there are no signals most suitable location may sometimes require the present.
  • Page 12: Signal Meter

    NOTE: when finished briefly press the Channel control to the squelch level can be actively adjusted while the radio is scanning. this allows you to return to the menu or press and hold the Channel tighten the squelch in cases where an undesired control to exit the menu.
  • Page 13 Adjusting the Backlighting 3. Briefly press the Channel control to return to the menu. the backlight brightness and colour can be Whiteness adjusted via the menu for personal preference. there are three backlight settings available. 1. rotate the Channel control to the right until BKLgT (Brightness setting): Provides a ‘whItE’...
  • Page 14: Dynamic Volume Control (Dvc)

    Dynamic transmission and reception will only be intelligible Volume control feature which, when activated, to others using the same scrambler technology.
  • Page 15: Beep Tone Volume

    SILent SQUeLCH taIL the squelch tail is the short burst of noise that is Scrambler Encoder ON heard in the speaker at the end of a transmission just before the squelch closes. to some it is a reassuring confirmation that it is their turn to transmit but in some applications it may be an annoyance especially when listening through an Scrambler Encoder OFF...
  • Page 16: Disabling The Internal Speaker

    DISaBLInG tHe InternaL SPeaKer rePeaterS anD DUPLeX the tX3120s has two speakers – one mounted Duplex operation allows the radio to transmit on inside the radio and the other mounted inside the a different frequency to that which it receives. this microphone.
  • Page 17 your radio allows you to enable or disable Duplex to enable or disable Duplex on a repeater channel mode on individual repeater channels. In this way 1. select the required repeater channel (1 – 8, any repeater channels that are not being used with 41 –...
  • Page 18: Priority Channel

    IMPORTANT: channels 1 – 8, 31 – 38, 41 – 48 to recall a Priority channel; and 71 – 78 should only be used in simplex mode Briefly press the channel control. the radio will if there are no repeaters in or near your location immediately switch to the Priority channel.
  • Page 19: Open Scan

    3. rotate the Channel control to select your If the unwanted active channel continues to required scan Group. select ‘oPEn’ for open interrupt the scan after the 30 second skip period scan, ‘GrouP’ for Group scan or ‘nEtwK’ for has elapsed, hold the key while the radio is network scan.
  • Page 20 when finished press and hold the Channel control this time the channel numbers will scroll rapidly as to exit the menu. the channels are scanned. Programming the Scan Memory NOTE: If there are less than 2 channels programmed into the scan memory when you your radio has all 80 channels factory-programmed press the key, a low beep will sound and the...
  • Page 21: Group Scan

    • If you need to use your Priority channel (for an 2. check to see if the symbol is displayed on urgent call), briefly press the Channel control. that channel. the scan will be cancelled and the radio will • is displayed, the selected channel is jump straight to the Priority channel.
  • Page 22: Network Scan (Net-Scan)

    in the reception of the busy channel. once the your scan group. when any member of the group signal has gone and there has been no activity transmits, their radio automatically selects a clear for 5 seconds, the radio will resume scanning. channel to transmit on.
  • Page 23 • to disable net-scan, select ns-oF. • is displayed, the selected channel is already in the scan memory. to remove it, press when finished press and hold the Channel control and hold the key. will disappear. to exit the menu. •...
  • Page 24: Ctcss & Dcs

    50 tones are available in all GmE radios, the determine which calls are meant for you. tones used in older GmE models may be listed in a ctcss (continuous tone coded squelch system) different order to those in your radio.
  • Page 25 2. rotate the Channel control until ‘ctcxx’ or to Enable silent mode on a channel: ‘Dtxxx’ is displayed then press the Channel 1. select the required channel. control to select it. 2. Press and hold the key until a high beep 3.
  • Page 26: Installation

    InStaLLatIOn the squelch and listen for signals on the channel before transmitting (see monitor Function directly the tX3120s is supplied with a slim, u-shaped below). mounting bracket. the bracket can be screwed or bolted in any convenient location in your vehicle...
  • Page 27: Fitting The Radio

    Finally, plug the microphone, power lead and antenna cable into the sockets provided on the radio’s rear panel. Mounting 29mm 63mm FIttInG tHe raDIO Microphone Cable Clip As the microphone connects to the rear panel, a cable clip is provided to route the cable towards the front.
  • Page 28 Ensure sufficient length to reach microphone socket Press cable into slot Cable Clip Options LHS cable clip Installed Cable Clip Options RHS Gimbal Knob Gimbal Knob If using the mounting bracket, fit radio into the bracket and insert the cable clip at the required location.
  • Page 29 Plug microphone Plug into socket on rear Panel Gimbal Knob microphone cable mounting Bracket microphone cable clip If not using the mounting bracket, place the cable clip in the required location and insert the plastic collar provided. secure the assembly using the gimbal knob and tighten.
  • Page 30: Antenna Connection

    FLIPPInG tHe DISPLay antenna COnneCtIOn the tX3120s’s small size allows it to be mounted It is essential to select a good quality, high in almost any convenient location. however the efficiency, 477 mhz antenna. A poor quality most suitable location may sometimes require the...
  • Page 31: Microphone Connection

    MICrOPHOne COnneCtIOn wIrInG the tX3120s is supplied with a speaker DC POwer COnneCtIOn microphone which has a built-in speaker to the radio is designed for 13.8 volt Dc, negative supplement the speaker inside the radio when earth installations only (i.e. where the negative operating in noisy environments.
  • Page 32: Noise Suppression

    connect the radio’s negative (black) lead to the High Voltage Detection vehicle’s chassis, or if preferred, directly to the the radio has a built-in, high voltage detection battery’s negative terminal. the radio’s positive system to warn you if an overvoltage situation (red) lead should connect to an accessory point occurs.
  • Page 33: Ctcss Tone Frequency Chart

    CtCSS tOne FreQUenCy CHart Frequency Frequency Frequency Frequency 67.0 107.2 167.9 159.8 71.9 110.9 173.8 165.5 74.4 114.8 179.9 171.3 77.0 118.8 186.2 177.3 79.7 123.0 192.8 183.5 82.5 127.3 203.5 189.9 85.4 131.8 210.7 196.6 88.5 136.5 218.1 199.5 91.5 141.3 225.7...
  • Page 34: Dcs Code Chart

    DSC CODe CHart CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE PA G E 3 4 I n s t r u c t I o n m A n u A l t X 3 1 2 0 s...
  • Page 35: Uhf Cb Operating Frequencies

    UHF CB OPeratInG FreQUenCIeS Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 476.425 476.925 476.4375 476.9375 476.450 476.950 476.4625 476.9625 476.475 476.975 476.4875 476.9875 476.500 477.000 476.5125 477.0125 476.525 477.025 476.5375 477.0375 476.550 477.050 476.5625 477.0625 476.575 477.075 476.5875 477.0875 476.600 477.100 476.6125...
  • Page 36: Specifications

    SPeCIFICatIOnS enVIrOnMentaL temperature range: -10°c to +60°c eLeCtrICaL general compliant specification: As/nZs 4365:2011 Frequency range: 476.425 – 477.4125 mhz number of channels: 80 uhF cB channel spacing: 12.5 khz operation mode: simplex channels 1-80 semi duplex channels 1–8, 41–48. scanning speed: 20 channels per second Antenna Impedance: 50 ohms nominal...
  • Page 37 Receiver circuit type: Double conversion superheterodyne Intermediate Frequencies: 1st – 38.85 mhz 2nd – 450 khz current consumption: < 180 mA muted 600 mA @ max. A.F output sensitivity: 123 dBm for 12 dB sInAD unweighted selectivity: -6 dB at + 3.5 khz -60 dB at ±...
  • Page 38: Sc Warranty Against Defects

    (a) in the case of goods we supply, to any one of communications Pty ltd Acn 000 346 814 (we, the following as we decide – us, our or GmE). our contact details are set out in (i) the replacement of the goods or the supply clause 2.7.
  • Page 39: Warranty Period

    (f)) goods where the serial number has been removed or made illegal. 4. Warranty period 4.1 we provide the following warranty on GmE and Kingray products. no repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the period from original date of purchase.
  • Page 40 A division of standard communications Pty ltd. Head Office: Po Box 96, winston hills, nsw 2153, Australia new Zealand: Po Box 58, 446 Botany, Auckland, 2163, nZ t: (09) 274 0955 All other international enquiries email: export@gme.net.au Part number: 310582 Drawing number: 46704-1...

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