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GME TX3100 Instruction Manual

Super compact 5 watt 80 channel uhf radio
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  • Page 1 Super compact 5 Watt 80 Channel UHF Radio I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Accessories supplied Adjusting the Beep tone Level ..........11 • Main Radio Unit • Screw Pack CtCSS & DCS ................11 • Supplementary GME • Mounting Bracket Selecting the CtCSS or DCS tone ........12 model label Enabling CtSS/DCS on a Channel........13 • Instruction Manual If any items are missing or Disabling CtCSS/DCS on a Channel ........13...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    12.5 kHz channel spacing instead of 25 kHz, the 40 your GME tX3100 radio is Australian designed and built and is channels originally allocated can now be expanded to 80 the most advanced UHF Citizen Band radio available.

  • Page 4: Telemetry Channels

    Consequently the tX3100 has a you are listening to. Simply try going up or down a few channels transmit inhibit applied to channels 22 and 23.

  • Page 5: Features

    Designed and Manufactured in Australia: the • selectable for only those individual channels in your area that tX3100 has been totally designed and manufactured have repeaters, leaving the others free for use as extra in GladesvillenSW to meet the demanding needs of the simplex channels.

  • Page 6: General Operation

    GeNerAl operATioN baSiC ContRolS Power Channel Microphone Socket TX3100 Scan Squelch Volume transmit Squelch Icon Scan Icon Silent (CtCSS) Icon Channel Display DCS Icon PA G E 6 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l...

  • Page 7: Unique Flip Feature

    UniqUe FliP FeatURe tRanSMitting the tX3100 has a unique Display Flip function that allows the unit to be installed upside down, if required, and the display read to transmit, press the PTT button. Hold the microphone about from either orientation.

  • Page 8: Squelch Control

    Squelch control is used to eliminate the background noise when the sensitivity of the Squelch to incoming signals can be set to there are no signals present. the tX3100 features a preset suit your operating environment. For example, excessively noisy Squelch system.

  • Page 9: Backlight

    Station received audio volume is likely to increase further. the tX3100 is able to automatically compensate for these Vehicle Vehicle variations in received audio level by utilising a Dynamic Volume Control.
  • Page 10 ‘u2’ when duplex is activated on that channel. Channel 2 Simplex Channel 2 Duplex (repeater) * Emergency Channel only the tX3100 allows you to select Duplex operation individually on each channel. Channel 42 Duplex (repeater) PA G E 1 0...

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Beep Tone Level

    9 and the the tX3100 allows CtCSS or DCS to be enabled or disabled on minimum audible level is 1. to turn the beep tone off set the individual channels.

  • Page 12: Selecting The Ctcss Or Dcs Tone

    If you talk to others outside your group CtCSS tones. who already use CtCSS or DCS tones you will need to select the tone set that matches theirs. the tX3100 includes most of the CtCSS tone 24 commonly used tone sets.

  • Page 13: Enabling Ctss/Dcs On A Channel

    enabling CtCSS/DCS on a CHannel DiSabling CtCSS/DCS on a CHannel once a CtCSS/DCS tone has been selected, it can be enabled on Repeat steps 1 and 2 above. A low beep will be heard and ‘S’ individual channels. will disappear from the display. 1.

  • Page 14: Scanning

    A high beep will the tX3100 has a SCAn function that allows a selection of user be heard, will flash on the display and the radio will programmable channels to be scanned for signals. Channels begin scanning.

  • Page 15: Skipping Over Busy Channels While Scanning

    • If scanning pauses on a (different) busy channel and you press into the front panel of the tX3100 and the power and antenna the PTT during this time, the busy channel becomes your new leads into the sockets provided on the rear of the radio.

  • Page 16: Antenna Installation

    GME have a wide range of suitable 477 MHz UHF CB antennas to suit most installations and applications. We recommend contacting your local GME retailer for advice.
  • Page 17 58 mm Label 31 mm your tX3100 is fitted with a GME model label adjacent to the LCD. If the final orientation of your radio results in this label being upside down, please fit the supplementary GME the mounting bracket can be oriented with the arms extending label supplied.
  • Page 18 Flipping the Display the microphone uses a 6 pin plug and socket. to connect: the tX3100’s small size allows it to be mounted in almost any convenient location. However the most suitable location may 1. Position the microphone plug in the socket so the plastic tab...

  • Page 19: Dc Power Connection

    DC PoWeR ConneCtion Radio remains ON when ignition switch is OFF the tX3100 is designed for 13.8 volts DC, negative earth Radio remains ON when ignition switch is OFF installations only (i.e. where the negative terminal of the battery is connected to the chassis or frame of the vehicle).

  • Page 20: High Voltage Detection

    HigH Voltage DeteCtion RED + the tX3100 has a built-in, high voltage detection system to Fuse warn you if an overvoltage situation occurs. DC Socket If the power supply voltage exceeds 18 volts DC, the channel display will flash ‘hi dc’ for 5 seconds when the unit is first –...

  • Page 21: Uhf Cb Operating Frequencies

    uHF cB operATiNG FrequeNcies Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel 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 ~...

  • Page 22: Ctcss Tone Frequency Chart

    cTcss ToNe FrequeNcy cHArT 50 Tone Frequency 50 Tone Frequency 50 Tone Frequency 50 Tone Frequency 50 Tone Frequency 67.0 94.8 131.8 171.3 203.5 69.4 97.4 136.5 173.8 206.5 71.9 100.0 141.3 177.3 210.7 74.4 103.5 146.2 179.9 218.1 77.0 107.2 151.4 183.5...

  • Page 23: Dcs Tone Chart

    dcs ToNe cHArT CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE t X 3 1 0 0 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l PA G E 2 3...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    speciFicATioNs* enViRonMental Transmitter RF output: 5.0 watts max. temperature Range: -10°C to +60°C Modulation: FM eleCtRiCal Maximum Deviation: < ± 2.5 kHz at + 20 dB limiting general Spurious Emissions: < - 70 dBc Compliant Specification: AS/nZS 4365:2010 transmit Frequency Response: + 6 dB per octave Frequency Range: 476.425-477.4125 MHz 300 Hz to 3 kHz + 1-3 dB.
  • Page 25 Receiver MeCHaniCal Circuit type: Double Conversion Dimensions: 102 (W) x 87 (D) x 23 (H) mm Superheterodyne Weight: 158 grams Intermediate Frequencies: 1st - 38.85 MHz Shock and Vibration: MIL StD 810 method 2nd - 450 kHz Current Consumption: < 180 mA muted 600 mA @ max.

  • Page 26: Sc Contract Warranty Against Defects

    Standard Communications Pty (i) the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent Ltd ACn 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). our contact details are set goods; out in clause 2.7.

  • Page 27: 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 28 F: (08) 9455 3110 F: (07) 3278 6555 F: (02) 9816 4722 F: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and new Zealand, please contact your local GME retailer or email to: export@gme.net.au www.gme.net.au Part number: 310520 Drawing number: 45455-3...

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