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- Page 1 DR-1 144/430MHz 50W VHF/UHF AMS DIGITAL REPEATER Operating Manual C4FM FDMA/FM Before Using Installation and Connection Operations Appendix...
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Page 2: Introduction
Company and product names described in this manual are trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies. Unauthorized reproduction or copying of a part or all of the copyrights owned by Yaesu Musen Co., Ltd. in any form whatsoever is strictly prohibited. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Appendix .................35 Introduction .................2 Features of this radio ..............2 Installation of the Optional Voice guide unit "FVS-2" ....35 Maintenance ................36 About the touch panel .............2 About registered trademarks and copyrights ......2 Care and maintenance............36 How to read this manual ............2 Replacing the fuse ..............36 Advice when there is a problem ..........37 Before Using ................4... -
Page 4: Before Using
Before Using Safety Precautions (make sure to read these) Make sure to read this manual in order to use this radio safely and correctly. Note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and faults that occur during the use or misuse of this product, unless otherwise provided for under the law. - Page 5 Safety Precautions (make sure to read these) Do not use fuses other than those specified. Follow the instructions given when installing items sold Doing so may result in fire and equipment failure. separately and replacing the fuse. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure. Do not allow metallic objects such as wires and water to get inside the product.
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Page 6: Accessories
Accessories AC Power Cord (T9017882) ..............1 DC Power Cord with Fuse (T9026115) ..........1 Spare Fuse 15 A (Q0000075) ............1 5 A (Q0000143) ............. 1 Case Legs (S4000052) ................ 4 PC Connection Cable SCU-20 (T9101621) ......... 1 Operating Manual (this manual) ............1 Warranty Certificate ................ -
Page 7: Name And Function Of Each Component
Name and Function of Each Component Front POWER switch Press “|” side to switch the radio on, and “O” side to switch the radio off. Power supply monitor (LED indicator) • When the indicator illuminates in green, the power is supplied from the AC IN jack. •... -
Page 8: Rear
Name and Function of Each Component Rear TX ANT terminal Connect to the transmitting antenna (down link) with the coaxial cable. The output impedance requirement is 50 ohms. Air outlet for cooling fan RX ANT terminal Connect to the receiving antenna (up link) with the coaxial cable. The input impedance requirement is 50 ohms. -
Page 9: Explanation Of The Screen
Name and Function of Each Component Explanation of the screen Operation mode screen Receive (up link) band display area Transmit (down link) band display area Operation mode display area [AUTO] Touch here to activate the AMS (automatic mode select) function. The communication mode switches automatically according to the received/transmitted signal types. - Page 10 Name and Function of Each Component Setup mode screen Receive (up link) band display area Transmit (down link) band display area Touch key display area [BACK] Touch here to return to the operation mode screen. [SQL] Touch here to set the squelch level of the receiver. [Tx PWR] Touch here to set the transmitter output level.
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Page 11: Installation And Connection
Installation and Connection Setting up the Repeater Safety measures for installation Note the followings precautions when installing this repeater. Use good engineering, proper grounding and protective devices to protect the repeater from power surges, lightening and electrical damage via the power and external antenna connections. ... -
Page 12: About Electrical Grounding
Setting up the Repeater About electrical grounding The DR-1 repeater, like any other communications apparatus, requires an effective ground system for maximum electrical safety and best communications effectiveness. A good ground system can contribute to station efficiency in a number of ways: •... -
Page 13: Connecting The Antenna
Setting up the Repeater Connecting the antenna Plug the coaxial connectors into the TX ANT and RX ANT jacks respectively at the rear of the repeater, and tighten the shields onto the jacks. To use a duplexer prepared by yourself, plug in the terminal of the coaxial cables from the TX ANT and RX ANT terminals into the jacks of the duplexer, and turn to tighten Plug in the terminal of the coaxial cable connected to the antenna into the jack of the duplexer, and turn to tighten From TX ANT... -
Page 14: Connecting The Power Supply
Connecting the Power Supply ● Main power Caution z Use an AC outlet capable of supplying AC 100 to 240 V at 50 or 60 Hz. Insert the socket of the provided AC power cord into the AC IN jack at the rear of the repeater Insert the plug of the provided AC power cord into the AC outlet ●... -
Page 15: Connecting External Devices
• Make sure to switch off the power to the radio before connecting the cable. • When using the PC connection cable “SCU-20”, a dedicated driver needs to be installed in the personal computer. Download and use the driver and installation manual from the YAESU website. -
Page 16: Connection To An External Controller
Connecting External Devices Connection to an external controller Some optional cables can be used to connect the repeater to an external controller that allows the repeater to be controlled remotely. Use the [CONTROL I/O] connector at the back of the repeater to connect with the external controller. The pin assignment of the [CONTROL I/O] connector is as follows. -
Page 17: Repeater Operation
Repeater Operation Basic Operations Turning the power on Press the “|” side of the POWER switch The power will be switched on, and the power supply monitor (LED indicator) will illuminate. Tips • When the power is supplied from the AC IN jack, the indicator illuminates in green. •... -
Page 18: Turning The Display On And Off
Repeater Operation Turning the display on and off Press the DISPLAY button for 1 second to turn the display off Press the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds to turn the display on The display can be set to turn off automatically after a period of time with no operation. See “Setting the turn-on time of the display”... -
Page 19: Switching The Operating Mode
Repeater Operation Switching the operating mode The operating mode can be switched between the AUTO mode in which the communication mode switches automatically corresponding to the received/transmitted signal types, and the FIX mode in which the signals are always received/transmitted in the previously selected communication mode. -
Page 20: Switching The Communication Mode
Do not connect the signal generator to the duplexer antenna port, to avoid damaging the test equipment. Connect the signal generator directly to the RX antenna connector on the DR-1. Touch [SETUP]... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Transmit Power
Repeater Operation Touch [SQL] When [SQL] turns orange, the VOL meter below the frequency of the RX band will change to the SQL meter showing the squelch level setting. Touch [▲] or [▼] to adjust the squelch level The level will be displayed in the SQL meter. Touch [BACK] The squelch level is set and the display will return to the previous screen. -
Page 22: Setting The Tx Inhibit
Repeater Operation Setting the TX Inhibit Touch [SETUP] on the operation mode screen The setup mode screen will appear. Touch [F] in the setup mode screen The setup menu will appear. Touch [MODE/REMOTE] The menu list will appear. Select [TX INHIBIT] Touch [TX INHIBIT] The set value will change between [OFF] and [ON] each time it is touched. -
Page 23: Remote Operation
Remote Operations Remote Operation You can control the repeater operation remotely by connecting an external controller through the [CONTROL I/O] connector at the back of the repeater (see page 16). To use the repeater under remote control, set up the repeater after it is connected to the external controller. Turning remote operation ON/OFF When the remote operation is “ON”, the repeater operates according to the control instructions received from the external controller (the instructions are received through the pin 11 to pin 14 of the [CONTROL I/O] connector). -
Page 24: Setting Up The Repeater
Setting up the Repeater Using the setup menu, the various functions of the repeater can be customized to match the method of use. You can select the items that you would like to adjust from the respective lists and enter or select the appropriate settings for the intended repeater operation. Setup menu basic operations Touch [SETUP] on the operation mode screen The setup mode screen will appear. -
Page 25: Setting The Frequency
Setting up the Repeater Setting the frequency Touch the TX or RX band area. The number input screen will appear. Touch a number key The touched number will be displayed at the top of the screen. Tips • Each time [ ] is touched the cursor will move to the left and erase one character. -
Page 26: Setting The Tone Signals
Setting up the Repeater Setting the tone signals Setting the tone frequency Touch [F] in the setup mode screen The setup menu will appear. Touch [SIGNALING] The menu list will appear. Select [TONE SQL FREQ] Touch [▲] or [▼] The set value will change each time it is touched. Tips •... -
Page 27: Switching The Tone Signal Types
Setting up the Repeater Touch [▲] or [▼] The set value will change each time it is touched. Tips • DCS codes between 023 and 754 can be selected. • Factory default: 023 Touch [BACK] The setting is determined and the display will return to the setup menu. Switching the tone signal types Touch [F] in the setup mode screen The setup menu will appear. -
Page 28: Setting The Digital Squelch Code
Setting up the Repeater Setting the digital squelch code Touch [F] in the setup mode screen The setup menu will appear. Touch [DSQ CODE] The menu list will appear. Touch [▲] or [▼] The set value will change each time it is touched. Tips •... -
Page 29: Setting The Id Announcement
Setting up the Repeater Touch a character key The touched character will be displayed at the top of the screen. Tips • One character to the left of the cursor is erased when [ ] is touched. • The screen changes to the input screen for numbers and alphabet each time [ABC] is touched. •... -
Page 30: Setting The Announcement Output Level
Setting up the Repeater Setting the announcement output level Touch [F] in the setup mode screen The setup menu will appear. Touch [ID ANNOUNCE] The menu list will appear. Select and touch [ANNOUNCE] The menu list will appear. Select and touch [ANNOUNCE LEVEL] The set value will change in the following sequence each time it is touched. -
Page 31: Setting The Announcement Time Interval
Setting up the Repeater Select and touch [CW ID SPEED] The set value will change in the following sequence each time it is touched. “16wd/min” → “18wd/min” → “20wd/min” → “22wd/min” → “24wd/min” Factory default: 20wd/min Note When operating in the USA the CW ID SPEED setting time must not exceed 20 words per minute when keyed by an automatic device, to comply with the FCC rule Part 97: Sec. -
Page 32: Setting The Tot (Timeout Timer)
Setting up the Repeater Setting the TOT (timeout timer) Touch [F] in the setup mode screen The setup menu will appear. Touch [TOT] The menu list will appear. Touch [▲] or [▼] The set value will change in the following sequence each time it is touched. “OFF” → “30sec” → “1min” → “1.5min” → “2min” → “2.5min” → “3min” → “4min” →... -
Page 33: Setting The Display Turn-On Time
Setting up the Repeater Setting the display turn-on time Touch [F] in the setup mode screen The setup menu will appear. Touch [MODE/REMOTE] The menu list will appear. Select [DISPLAY TIMER] Touch [DISPLAY TIMER] The set value will change in the following sequence each time it is touched. “CONTINUE” → “1min” → “5min” → “10min” → “30min”... -
Page 34: Restoring Default Settings (Factory Reset)
Setting up the Repeater Restoring Default Settings (Factory Reset) Turn the radio off. Press and hold in the DISPLAY button while turning the radio on. Continue pressing the DISPLAY button until the operation mode screen appears on the display. Touch [SETUP] The setup mode screen will appear. -
Page 35: Appendix
DR-1. Disconnect all the cables from the Referring to Figure 1, remove the 4 screws from each side and 7 screws from the top cover of the DR-1, then remove the top cover. Figure 1 Referring to Figure 2, remove the 2 screws from each side and 4 screws from the top cover of the RX-Unit, then remove the top cover. -
Page 36: Maintenance
Maintenance Care and maintenance Switch the power supply OFF before wiping away any dust and stains on the radio using a dry and soft cloth. For stubborn stains, wet a piece of soft cloth and wring it hard before using it to wipe away the stains. Caution Never use washing detergents or organic solvents (thinner, benzene etc.). -
Page 37: Advice When There Is A Problem
You may also check with us for any non-warranty repairs We will make repairs at your expense if the functions can be reliably maintained after the repairs. Please check with the retail store or Yaesu customer support for more information. -
Page 38: Specifications
Specifications ● General Frequency range : 144 to 148 MHz, 430 to 450 MHz Channel steps : 5/6.25 kHz Emission type : F1D, F2D, F3E, F7W Frequency stability : ±2.5 ppm (−4°F to +140°F (−20°C to +60°C)) Antenna impedance : 50 Ω Supply voltage : AC 100 to 240 V DC 11.7 to 15.8 V, negative grounding... - Page 39 Copyright 2014 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building All rights reserved. 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan No portion of this manual YAESU USA may be reproduced 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. without the permission of YAESU UK YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
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