Page 1 GA9800 4 CHANNEL AM PL I F I E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
. will offer you years of listening enjoyment . thank you for making GmE your choice for marine audio PROTECTION CIRCUITRy equipment .
Page 3: Ohm Protection
GA9800 amplifier is designed to work within 10 to designed to match the output level of your audio source 16 Volts DC.
Page 4: Low Input Wiring 2 Channel
4 ChaNNEl INSTallaTION wIRINg 1. low input wiring configuration 2 channel PA G E 4 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l G A 9 8 0 0...
Page 5: High Input Wiring
2. high input wiring configurations 2/4 channel G A 9 8 0 0 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l PA G E 5...
Page 6: Low Input Wiring 4 Channel
3. low input wiring configuration 4 channel PA G E 6 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l G A 9 8 0 0...
Page 7: Speaker Configuration
SPEaKER OUTPUT CONFIgURaTION 1. 4/8-way speaker configuration G A 9 8 0 0 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l PA G E 7...
Page 8: Way Speaker And Subwoofer
2. 2-way speaker and subwoofer configuration PA G E 8 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l G A 9 8 0 0...
Page 9: Way Speaker And 2-Way Subwoofer
+12V CH1+ CH1- CH2+ CH2- CH3+ CH3- CH4+ CH4- FULL High Pass filter capacitors 4 ohm 4 ohm gme recommends the speaker speaker following component values LEFT RIGHT SPEAKER SPEAKER for 12 db passive crossover. rear speakers subwoofer FREQUENCY INDUCTOR...
Page 10: Amplifier Installation
amPlIFIER INSTallaTION subwoofer remote control precautions Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your vessel’s layout very carefully . take care when you work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic line and electrical wiring. Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted . Attach LINE CODE all audio system components securely within the vessel .
Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUblEShOOTINg please note: Before moving your amplifier, refer to the list below and follow the suggested procedures. ALWAYS test the speakers and their connecting wires first . PROblEm ChECK ITEm/SOlUTION no output 1 . confirm all terminal strip connections are secure and tight . 2.
Page 12 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and new Zealand please contact your local GmE Distributor or email: export@gme .net .au Web Site: www.gme.net.au Part number: 310442 Drawing number: 44405-1 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l...
Page 13 INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS GR200 AM/FM/VHF MARINE BROADCAST RADIO I N s t r u c t I o N m a N u a l...
Page 14 CONTENTS FeATUReS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ACCeSSORIeS .
Page 15: Features
In-dash flush mounting kits – MK100W (white), MK100B (black), MK002W, MK002B . Rear flush mount kit – MK600 Choose from a range of GMe antennas Choose from a range of GMe speakers Cabin cover – CVR001W (white), CVR001B (black) .
Page 16: Compliance
COMPLiANCE This device complies with AS/NZS 61000 .6 .3:2007 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules . Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference . LiSTENiNG TO FM iN YOUR BOAT The majority of FM broadcasts are music programs .
Page 17: Controls
CONTROLS LCD Display Mode Key Band Key Up Key Down Key Speaker Memory Keys Power/Mute Key Power Key Press and hold the Power key to turn the GR200 ON or OFF . While the radio is ON briefly press the Power key to toggle the audio mute function .
Page 18: Up/Down Keys
uP/dowN Keys The Up and Down keys are used to adjust functions selected using the Mode key . memory Keys Six memory keys are provided for storage and retrieval of station memories . OPERATiON turNING tHe Gr200 oN aNd oFF To switch the GR200 on, press and hold the key for two seconds .
Page 19: Adjusting The Treble
adjusting the treble To select the treble mode, briefly press the Mode key repeatedly until ‘TRe’ is displayed on the right of the LCD . To adjust the treble, press the key . Pressing the will increase the treble while pressing the key will decrease the treble .
Page 20: Tuning For Stations
tuNING For statIoNs selecting the Frequency Band The GR200 has 7 selectable frequency bands plus an Auxiliary audio input . The frequency bands available are Long Wave (LW), Short Wave (SW), Medium Wave (AM1 and AM2), FM (FM1 and FM2) and VHF Marine (VHF) . The Auxiliary input mode allows audio from external sources such as MP3 players to be connected via a 3 .5 mm socket lead on the rear panel .
Page 21: Memory Keys
memory Keys The GR200 has 6 preset memory keys which allow up to 6 frequencies to be stored and recalled within each band . Because there are two identical AM bands and two identical FM bands, this allows 12 AM and 12 FM preset memories . The memories can be stored either manually or automatically .
Page 22: Rear Panel Connections
local/dX mode The Local/DX mode controls the receiver’s sensitivity when in the FM mode . The GR200 can be set to high sensitivity for long distance reception (DX) or low sensitivity for local reception (LOC) . Briefly press the mode key repeatedly until AMS is selected then press ONCe more keys to toggle LOCAL or DX modes .
Page 23: Mounting The Gr200
. The GR200 is designed to meet IP55 Standard ) . A location should be selected which provides the best Refer: www .gme .net .au/IPRatings viewing angle for the display . For best results select a location that is free from excessive vibration and continuous direct sunlight .
Page 24: Electrical Wiring
electrIcal wIrING The GR200 is suitable for either negative or positive ground systems . Note: The GR200 has an over voltage detector to indicate when excessive voltage is being applied to the radio . The over voltage detector is triggered when the voltage being applied to the power leads exceeds 18 Volts DC .
Page 25 Auxiliary Input lead mounted on the rear panel . To select the AUX input, press the Band key repeatedly until ‘AUX’ ‘In’ is displayed . A 3 .5 mm to 3 .5 mm accessory lead (Le74) is available separately from your GMe dealer . antenna connection The antenna should be mounted in a position as high as practical to ensure good reception especially in areas of low signal strength .
Page 26: Specifications
SPECiFiCATiONS* GeNeral Complies with: AS/NZS 61000 .6 .3:2007 Frequency Range: LW, MW, SW, VHF, AM and FM Channel Set: Broadcast Radio Bands and VHF Marine Band Scan Speed: 100 ms/channel Supply Voltage Range: 10 .8 – 15 .6 V DC negative earth Current Protection: 6 Amp 3AG fuse Reverse Polarity &...
Page 27: Standard Communications Contract Warranty
Ingress Protection Rating: IP55 - Refer: www .gme .net .au/IPRatings Temperature Range: -10°C to +60°C Solar Radiation: Case UV stabilised Compass Safe Distance: 200 mm eXterNal coNNectIoNs DC Supply: 2 Pin polarised plug socket External Speakers: 3 .5 mm mini phone jacks Auxiliary input: 3 .5 mm stereo phone jack *all specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligation.
Page 28 Unit B, 22-24 College St, GLADeSVILLe 2111 . T: (02) 9879 8888 F: (02) 9816 4722 aucKlaNd, 2/24 Bishop Dunn Pl, east Tamaki, MANUKAU 2163 NZ . T: (09) 274 0955 F: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GMe retailer or email:export@gme.net.au www.gme.net.au...
Page 29 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L PA G E 1 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l 4 0 6 m H Z P l B...
Page 30 <5 km . general • High visibility flashing light . the GmE mt410 and mt410G PlBs are designed for use • unique patented technology - no warm up period . when the safety of life is endangered and you have no •...
Page 31: About The Cospas-Sarsat System
. your GmE PlB is a self contained 406 mHz digital world it is received . these details are then relayed to the...
Page 32: Preventing Accidental Activation
. manufacturer approved service facility . A list of authorised service centres can be found on: www .gme .net .au . to minimise the possibility of accidental activation, PlB the replacement of batteries due to expiry or usage is not owners are urged to pay careful attention to the covered by the product‘s Warranty .
Page 33: Testing The Plb
. period and therefore must be replaced . TraNSPOrTaTiON GmE PlBs use batteries with a low level of lithium content . consequently GmE PlBs are classed as ‘non-hazardous products’ by iAtA and maybe shipped without DG declaration and carried without problem (accompanied or unaccompanied) on passenger aircraft .
Page 34: Activating The Mt410/410G
the mt410 will ‘beep’ and pulse the inbuilt light 20-21 Deploy the beacon in an upright position with the wire antenna vertical and well clear of any times per minute . surrounding obstructions such as trees or rocks . if the mt410g will emit a rapid series of ‘beeps’...
Page 35: Specifications
SPECifiCaTiONS* modes of operation Battery chemistry: limno (0 .49 g lithium per cell) Battery 2 electronically isolated batteries, activated: uHF (406) and vHF (homer) configuration: consisting of 2 cells type complete with high intensity light cr17345 . and audible alert . physical self test: comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual and...
Page 36: Warranty
Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand, please contact your local GME retailer or email to: export@gme.net.au Part number: 310361 Drawing number: 4 3 0 0 3 - 8...
Page 37 RC90 AM/FM RADIO CD/MP3 PLAYER I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 38 Fuse replacement ..... . 6 GmE AFtEr sAlEs sErVicE ....11 oPErAtion .
Page 39: Introduction
INTRODuCTION congratulations on the purchase of the GmE rc90 decades of product development. the rc90 has all Am/Fm radio, cD, mP3 player. Your rc90 has been the attributes expected in a superior stereo system, designed with both the music buff and car owner in mind.
Page 40: Location
6. insert the rc90 in the mounting Frame. the rc90 is designed to be in car or bulkhead mounted. GmE recommends that the unit should be mounted in a position that is free from direct sunlight and excessive vibration. REMOVING & REFITTING THE FACE PANEL Before removing the face panel, turn the unit oFF by 7.
Page 41: Electrical Wiring
A range of GmE speakers are available from your local 2. connect the rED wire to the vehicle’s +12 V supply via GmE retailer. the ignition switch. this lead enables the radio to be switched on and oFF.
Page 42: Fuse Replacement
object (see PrEcAutions on page 3). this will ensure the clock rc90 is ready to operate for the first time. if at any time the to display the current time, press the dsp button, after 5 controls do not seem to work (after replacing the vehicle’s seconds the display will return to it’s original status. battery for example), press the reset button to reset the the time is shown in the 24 hour format.
Page 43: Cd/Mp3 Operation
storing of stations in memory A disc symbol is displayed on the lcD whenever there once the desired station has been selected, press and hold is a cD in the player. the symbol will simulate rotation one of the six pre-set station memory locations on the front whenever the disc is playing.
Page 44: Auxiliary Inputs & Outputs
REMOTE CONTROL the name extension is ‘.mp3’. A standard accessory with the GmE rc90 is a credit card sized wireless remote control (rcu9000). the remote will permit the control of all major rc90 functions from a distance of up to 3 metres.
Page 45 GmE retailer, should you have any difficulty in obtaining any stereo/mono GmE accessory, please call or email your local GmE sales mode/ Volume up Function office (within Australia and new Zealand). contact details...
Page 46 SPECIFICATIONS* fm radio Frequency range: 87.5 - 108 mHz (Eu./Aust./n.Z.) Frequency step: 50 kHz intermediate Frequency: 10.7 mHz sensitivity (30 dB s/n): 13 dBuV (typical) channel separation: >22 dB station memories: 18 am radio Frequency range: 522 - 1620 mHz (Eu./Aust./n.Z.) Frequency step: 9 kHz (Eu./Aust./n.Z.) intermediate Frequency: 455 kHz sensitivity (20 dB s/n): 25 dBuV...
Page 47 TROuBLE SHOOTING GuIDE s y m p t o m c a u s e s o l u t i o n no Power. car ignition switch is off. turn ignition switch to Access. one of the fuses is blown. replace the damaged fuse with the correct value.
Page 48 Fax: (08) 8234 5138 Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME Distributor or email: export@gme.net.au www.gme.net.au Part number: 310426 Drawing number: 44239-3...
Page 49 RD95 AM/FM RADIO DVD/CD/MP3 PLAYER I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 50 Fuse replacement ..... . 6 GmE AFtEr sAlEs sErVicE ..Back page oPErAtion .
Page 51: Front Panel Controls
GmE rD95 decades of product development. the rD95 has all Am/Fm radio/cD/DVD/mP3 player. Your rD95 has been the attributes expected in a superior stereo system, designed with both the music buff and car owner in mind.
Page 52: Location
6. insert the rD95 in the mounting Frame. the rD95 is designed to be in dash or bulkhead mounted. GmE recommends that the unit should be mounted in a position that is free from direct sunlight and excessive vibration. remoVing & refitting the face panel 7.
Page 53: Electrical Wiring
A range of GmE speakers are available from your local 2. connect the rED wire to the vehicle’s +12 V supply GmE retailer. via an appropriate isolating switch or circuit breaker.
Page 54: Fuse Replacement
reset Button clock When the installation is complete, remove the front panel to display the current time, press the dsp button, after 5 and press the reset button using a paper clip or similar seconds the display will return to it’s original status. object (see instAllAtion on page 3). this will ensure the the time is shown in the 24 hour format.
Page 55: Repeat Play
storing of stations in memory A disc symbol once the desired station has been selected, press and hold displayed on the lcD one of the six pre-set station memory locations on the front whenever there is a label panel for 3 seconds. the corresponding button number will cD/DVD in the player.
Page 56 GmE unique remote control functions recommendations: there are a number of functions on the rD95 that are only • U se CD-RWs with a speed of 1x to 4x and write with a...
Page 57: Remote Control Functions
CONTrOl BaTTErY rEplaCEMENT A standard accessory with the GmE rD95 is a a wireless remote should the working range of remote control handset control (rcu95). the remote will permit the control of all major reduce, or functions fail to operate correctly. the battery rD95 functions from a distance of up to 3 metres.
Page 58: Optional Accessories
GmE retailer, should you have any difficulty in obtaining any GmE accessory, please call or email your local GmE sales office (within Australia and new Zealand). contact details are listed on the back page of this manual.
Page 59: Specifications
SpECiFiCaTiONS* fm radio general Frequency range: 87.5 - 108 mHz (Eu./Aust./n.Z.) Dc supply input: 11 – 16 Volts negative Ground 87.5 - 107.9 mHz (u.s.A.) memory Back-up: External Back-up memory Wire Frequency step: 50 kHz Back-up current: Approximately 20 mA intermediate Frequency: 10.7 mHz overall size: 232 mm (W) x 97 mm (H) x sensitivity (30 dB s/n): 13 dBuV (typical)
Page 60: Warranty
Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME Distributor or email: export@gme. net.au Part number: 310425 Drawing number: 44238-1 www.gme.net.au...
Page 61 RX1 300 M U L T I B A N D S C A N N I N G R E C E I V E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 62 · Use only GME approved receiver may occur. rechargeable batteries in your receiver. · Do Not place the receiver in front of ·...
Page 63: Accessories Supplied
COPYING FREQUENCIES BETWEEN CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY CHART . . 24 MEMORY BANKS ....20 WARRANTY ....25 CLONING STORED MEMORIES WITH SPECIFICATIONS .
Page 64: Installing The Antenna
4. Insert the receiver into the charging INSTALLING ThE ANTENNA cradle until it ‘clicks’ home. The 1. Place the antenna onto the antenna charging LED will glow RED and socket on top of the radio. charging will begin. 2. Rotate the antenna clockwise to screw into place.
Page 65: Controls
CoNTRoLS RX1300 FUNC MENU 1. Power On/Off Lock Button 8. Keypad 2. Control Knob 9. Memory Cloning/Charging Jack 3. Up/Down Keys 10. Ear phone Jack 4. Squelch Up/Down Keys 11. LCD Display 5. Function Key 12. Jack Cover Securing Point 6.
Page 66: Keypad
1. Power On/Off Lock Button – turns 8. Keypad – allows direct entry of the receiver on and off. Also Locks frequencies and selection the keypad. of functions. 2. Control Knob – selects frequencies 9. Accessory Jack – provides charging and channels and selects values and earphone jacks.
Page 67 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 1 - AW Automatic Write Automatically stores scanned frequencies in the automatic memory storage area. 2 - MW Manual Write Allows manual storage of frequencies into the manual memory storage area. 3 - MR Memory Read Allows reading of the frequencies in the stored memories.
Page 68: Lcd Display
LCD DISpLAy 9 10 13 14 1. Dual Watch 8. Skip 15. AM, FM, WFM Mode 2. Priority Channel 9. Key Tone & Beep Tone 16. Attenuator 3. Power Save 10. Keypad Lock 17. Bank Number 4. Scan 11. Data Transfer 18.
Page 69: Selecting Frequencies
Volume Control Knob Press the key to increase the volume. The Control knob is used to change the Press the key to decrease the volume. current display option. The volume level will be displayed from 00 to 31. In VFO Mode, rotate the Control knob to change the displayed frequency at Squelch the selected frequency steps.
Page 70: Mode Selection
Using the Control Knob Frequency Step Selection First select the required starting By default, the receiver automatically frequency using the direct frequency selects the frequency Steps most input method, then rotate the control commonly used for each band (see the knob to step up or down in frequency Frequency Band chart for the default from the starting point.
Page 71: Frequency Bands
If Auto is selected the receiver will automatically select the appropriate default Frequency Step for each band. FREQUENCy BANDS The scanner supports the following Frequency Bands: Frequency Band Startup Frequency Default Mode Default Step 150 kHz to 495 kHz 5 kHz 504 kHz to 1.620 MHz 1.5 MHz 5 kHz...
Page 72: Full Search
4. Select a start frequency to search 2. Set the Squelch level using the from. To do this, enter the frequency Squelch keys so that the noise on the keypad, then press E/VFO key. just disappears. 5. Press the SCAN SRC key briefly. The 3.
Page 73: Priority Search
NOTE: The Limit Search always searches 2. Set the Squelch level using the upwards in frequency. If the first Squelch keys so that the noise just frequency is lower than the second it disappears. will search between the two frequencies. 3.
Page 74 To perform a Priority Search using a an interval set by the ‘Priority Time’ frequency as the Priority Channel: setting in the setup menu. • I f a signal is received, the receiver will 1. Enter the required Priority Channel remain on the active frequency for the frequency using the Keypad then duration of the ‘Busy Timer’...
Page 75: Memory Banks
To stay on an active frequency AUToMATIC MEMoRIES indefinitely or to stop the Dual Watch The Automatic Memory area can store function press Func DW again. The up to 200 frequencies in two banks receiver will exit the Dual Watch function. of 100 memories.
Page 76: Storing Frequencies Into The Memories
SToRING FREQUENCIES 4. Select the required channel using the INTo ThE MEMoRIES control knob. Automatic Memories Manual memories The Automatic Memory holds To manually store a frequency into one frequencies that are stored automatically of the manual memories: while doing a Band Search. 1.
Page 77 7. Now press Func MW. The receiver 4. Select the required channel using the control knob. enters the Memory Write Mode and selects the Pr memory bank. Limited Search Memories 8. Use the control knob to select an Here you will be storing a pair of empty channel to store the frequencies that represents the frequency pair.
Page 78 To store a pair of Dual Watch frequency into the Dual Watch Memories. 1. Press the E/VFO key to select VFO Mode. 2. Press the Band key to select the required band. 3. Adjust the Squelch so the receiver is muted. 4.
Page 79: Menu Settings
MENU SETTINGS The Menu settings will vary depending on the selected Mode. · Press the MENU Key to access the Menu settings. · Press the volume keys to step through the Menu items. · Rotate the Control knob to change the values of each Menu item. VFO Mode FUNCTION DESCRIPTION...
Page 80 Memory Read Mode FUNCTION MEANING DESCRIPTION bA Copy Bank Copy Copies a bank of frequencies to another Bank CH Copy Channel Copy Copies a frequency from one channel to another CH Move Channel Move Moves a frequency from one channel to another ALL CLR All Clear...
Page 81 6. Press E/VFO again to copy the Bank Clear original channel to the new channel. To erase a channel from the memory; The original channel will 1.Press Func/MR remain unchanged. 2. Select a channel within the Bank that Channel Move you wish to erase.
Page 82 CLoNING SToRED MEMoRIES WITh ANoThER UNIT 3. To begin cloning, press the E/VFO key The memories stored in your receiver can be transferred to or from another on BOTH radios. RX1300 receiver. To perform this 4. DATA TX is displayed on both radios function you will need a cloning cable and the radio beeps as each memory (available separately).
Page 83 DCS ToNE FREQUENCIES CODE CODE CODE CODE R X 1 300 IN S T RU C T IO N MA NUA L PAGE 23...
Page 84: Ctcss Tone Frequencies
CTCSS ToNE FREQUENCIES CTCSS Frequency Hz CTCSS Frequency CTCSS Frequency Hz 67.0 107.2 167.9 71.9 110.9 173.8 74.4 114.8 179.9 77.0 118.8 186.2 79.7 123.0 192.8 82.5 127.3 203.5 85.4 131.8 210.7 88.5 136.5 218.1 91.5 141.3 225.7 94.8 146.2 233.6 97.4 151.4...
Page 85 STANDARD CoMMUNICATIoNS CoNTRACT WARRANTy 2. ADDITIoNAL WARRANTIES 1. STATUToRy WARRANTIES 2.1 The warranties in this clause are in 1.1 The Trade Practices Act Part V, Division 2A addition to the statutory warranties and other legislation imply conditions, referred to in the previous clause. warranties and other obligations on us to consumers that cannot be excluded, 2.2 We warrant our goods to be free from...
Page 86 The use of all solid state circuitry, careful design and rigorous testing, result in high reliability. Should failure occur however, GME maintain a fully equipped service facility and spare parts stock to meet the customer’s requirements long after expiry of the warranty period.
Page 87 SpECIFICATIoNS Frequency Range: 150 kHz – 1309.995 MHz continuous Frequency Steps: (kHz) 5, 6.25, 8.33, 9, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50,100, 500 Memory Banks: 1000 Manual Storage Memories 200 Automatic Storage Memories 50 Limited Search Memories 50 Dual Watch memories Sensitivity: 150 kHz to 495 kHz : -112dBm 504 kHz to 1.620 MHz : -112dBm...
Page 88 Sydney: Unit B, 22-24 College St., GLADESVILLE 2111. T: (02) 9879 8888 F: (02) 9816 4722 Auckland: 2/24, Bishop Dunn Pl, East Tamaki, MANUKAU 2013, NZ. T: (09) 274 0955 F: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME retailer or email: export@gme.net.au www.gme.net.au...
Page 89 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME distributor or email: export@gme.net.au D rawi n g N u mb er: 44592-2 Part N u mber: 310459...
Page 90 MOUnTIng InSTRUCTIOnS STAndARd COMMUnICATIOnS COnTRACT WARRAnTy PReCAUTIOnS 1. STATUTORy WARRAnTIeS Please avoid contact with inside speaker wire A. 1.1 The Trade Practices Act Part V, Division 2A and other Do not change the polarity of the speaker terminal assembly B. legislation imply conditions, warranties and other obligations on us to consumers that cannot be Make sure lead and speaker terminals do not contact metal.
Page 91 you under this warranty, we agree to, at our option, either repair or replace goods which we are satisfied are defective. We warrant replacement parts for the remainder of the period of warranty for the goods into which they are incorporated. 2.3 We warrant our other repairs to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three months from the date of the original repair.
Page 92 SPK011 Cutting Template D ra w i n g N u m b er : 4 4 5 92 -2 Par t N u m b er: 310 45 9 S PK0 1 1 TECH NICA L SPECIFICAT ION A ND CUTT ING T EM PLATE...
Page 93 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME distributor or email: export@gme.net.au Drawi n g N u mb er: 44591-1 Part N u mb er: 310458...
Page 94 MOUnTIng InSTRUCTIOnS SPeAKeR dRIveR SPeCIfICATIOnS PReCAUTIOnS System Coaxial speaker Power (Watts) Please avoid contact with inside 140 P-P speaker wire A. Midrange - mm (inches) 64 mm (2.5”) Mylar Dome Do not change the polarity of the Tweeter - mm (inches) 13.28 mm (0.5”) Mylar Dome speaker terminal assembly B.
Page 95 Mounting Template for SPK012 Please push out. SP K0 1 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION A ND CUTTING TEM PL ATE...
Page 96 SPK012 Cutting Template SP K 0 1 2 Dra w i ng Numb er : 445 9 1- 1 Part N u m b e r: 3 1 0 4 58 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION AND CUTTING TEM PLATE...
Page 97 TX2700 27 MHz CB RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 98 Scanning ......5 GmE AFTER SALES SERVICE ....11 OPERATION - CB mODE .
Page 99: Optional Accessories
FeATUReS • LCD display with lamp dimming function • Surface mount technology • Rotary Squelch Control • Provision for up to 10 private channels (GmE programmable option only). • C hannel Scanning with memory • Priority channel for CB application • Advanced Noise Limiter (NL) circuitry ACCeSSORIeS SUPPLIeD OPTIONAL ACCeSSORIeS • TX2700 Radio unit • DC Lead • mK200B Flush mounting kit • mounting Cradle • Screw Pack • LEm6P 4 metre microphone extension lead • Instruction manual If any items are missing or damaged, please contact • microphone your retailer or place of • microphone Clip purchase. CONTROLS FRONT PANeL Channel Selector Volume...
Page 100 MICROPhONe Channel Down Channel Up PTT Switch Priority Priority Channel TX-2700 LCD DISPLAY SPEC 100% DISPLAy DATE : MAY. 14, 2007 DISPLAY FUNCTION CHANNEL DISPLAY Channel Number 200% Transmit Indicator BUSY BUSY Busy Indicator RX SENSITIVITY RX Sensitivity SCAN SCAN SCAN Scan DUAL WATCH Dual Watch PRIORITY CHANNEL Priority Channel SCAN MEMORY Scan memory NOISE LIMITER...
Page 101 OPeRATION - GeNeRAL FUNCTIONS VOLUMe ON/OFF has a built-in speech processor which automatically controls the level of your transmitted voice. It is not necessary to Rotate the volume control clockwise past the ‘Click’ to turn raise your voice or shout into the microphone. the TX2700 ON. Continue to advance the control clockwise to increase the volume. Rotate the control counter- NOISe LIMITeR clockwise to turn the radio OFF. The NL key activates an extremely effective noise limiter Note: At minimum volume setting there is still sufficient circuit which helps to eliminate most electrical impulse volume to be heard in a quiet cabin environment. interference caused by engine ignition systems etc. This allows clearer reception of weak signals even under noisy SqUeLCh CONTROL electrical conditions. The Squelch control is used to eliminate the background When the NL key is selected, ‘NL’ is displayed on the LCD. noise when there are no signals present. To adjust the Squelch, first rotate it fully counter-clockwise until the SCANNING background noise is heard, then slowly rotate it clockwise The TX2700 is fitted with a Scan function that allows a until the noise just disappears. If there are signals on the group of user selected channels to be scanned for activity. channel, you should wait until the channel is clear before Your TX2700 has a Scan memory which remembers which adjusting the Squelch (or select a quiet channel). channels you would like to Scan. By default your TX2700 is Once adjusted, the receiver will remain quiet as long as supplied with all channels in the Scan memory. there are no signals present, but an incoming signal will To see which channels are presently override the Squelch and be heard in the speaker. As the in the Scan memory:...
Page 102 To skip over a busy channel and resume scanning: To exit the Scan mode manually: Briefly press the or key. Scanning will resume. Briefly press the SCAN key. ‘SCAN’ will disappear from the display. To transmit on a busy channel: Note: Excessive noise on a channel can cause the scanning Wait for a break in the conversation, then press the PTT to pause on that channel even if there is no signal there. If switch. The radio will exit the Scan mode and stay on the this only happens on one channel, you may need to remove channel allowing you to communicate with others on that channel from the scan memory. If it happens on all that channel. channels, you should try increasing the squelch setting. To resume scanning briefly press the SCAN key again. Note: If the PTT is pressed while the radio is scanning, it will be ignored and a low beep will be heard when the PTT is released. OPeRATION - Cb MODe PRIORITy ChANNeL channel for as long as the signal is present. Once the signal...
Page 103 27 Mhz Cb ChANNeL ASSIGNMeNTS Channel Frequency Suggested Usage 26.965 mHz General Use 26.975 mHz General Use 26.985 mHz General Use 27.005 mHz General Use 27.015 mHz General Use 27.025 mHz General Use 27.035 mHz General Use 27.055 mHz General Use 27.065 mHz Emergency (1) 27.075 mHz General Use 27.085 mHz Call Channel 27.105 mHz General Use 27.115 mHz General Use 27.125 mHz General Use 27.135 mHz General Use 27.155 mHz General Use 27.165 mHz General Use...
Page 104 INSTALLATION LOCATION Flush Mounting - It is advisable to spend a little time selecting the best ( Optional mK200B flush location for your TX2700. The mounting bracket can be mounting kit available) rotated above, below or behind the radio enabling the radio DC CONNeCTIONS to be mounted in a wide range of locations. In addition, an optional flush mounting kit allows the radio to be flush Connect the RED power lead to the positive (+) side of the mounted in a panel or dashboard. battery or to an accessory point in the vehicle’s fuse box. When choosing a location: Connect the BLACK power lead to the negative (-) side of the battery or to a ground point in your vehicle. • S elect a location that won’t expose your radio to continuous direct sunlight which could cause Note: The DC Connector is not waterproof. If installed in overheating. an exposed location, the connector should be protected with waterproof tape to prevent water ingress. • E nsure the location allows a free flow of air around the IMPORTANT: The RED power lead is fitted with a 2 Amp heat sink on the back of the radio. fuse. If the fuse blows, use only a standard 2 Amp (3AG) • T he microphone and all controls should be readily fuse as a replacement. Use of a higher rated fuse or a accessible and the loud speaker easily heard from the...
Page 105 GmE have a large range of suitable 27 mHz CB antennas to If required, replacement microphones are available with suit most installations and applications. We recommend you plug and rubber boot already fitted. contact your local GmE dealer for advice. Connect the antenna cable to the rear antenna socket using Screwdriver a PL259 coaxial connector. NOISe SUPPReSSION Locking Lever 27 mHz CB radio can be prone to electrical and ignition move to left to Cable interference. The reason is that electrical noise is a form release Plug of Am transmission similar to that used by your radio and your radio’s receiver is very sensitive. In most cases, ignition noise can be greatly reduced or eliminated by selecting the Noise Limiter (NL) key on the radio. In some severe cases, additional suppression may need to be fitted to the ignition system of your vehicle, in which case we recommend you consult an Auto Electrician for advice specific to your Cable entry hole installation. FITTING The MICROPhONe Rear Microphone Connection The microphone uses a miniature 6 pin telephone style plug The TX2700 also has a rear microphone connection. To use and socket. this facility, remove the rubber grommet on the rear of the Fitting microphone to the front panel: radio and insert into the front panel of the radio. Insert the...
Page 106 Max Modulation Depth: 100% Temperature Range: - 10°C to + 60°C Carrier Output Power: 4 Watts max The TX2700 will operate over the 26-30 mHz frequency Microphone Level @ 1 kHz range. For information specific to frequencies outside of for 60% Modulation: 1 Pa the Australian CB Bands, please refer to the appropriate Spurious Emissions: < - 26 dBm amendment, or contact GmE at: export@gme.net.au Specifications are typical unless otherwise indicated and may be subject to change without notice or obligation. PAGE 1 0 IN ST RUCTI ON mA N UAL T X270 0...
Page 107 WARRANTy GMe AFTeR SALeS SeRVICe GmE limit this warranty to the original purchaser of Your radio is especially designed for the environment the equipment. encountered in marine installations. The use of all solid state circuitry, careful design and rigorous GmE warrant the TX2700 to be free from defects testing, result in high reliability. Should failure occur in material and workmanship for a period of twelve however, GmE maintain a fully equipped service (12) months from the date of purchase from their facility and spare parts stock to meet the customer’s authorised dealer. requirements long after expiry of the warranty period. Should the product require servicing during this period, all labour and parts used to effect repairs will be supplied free of charge. GmE reserve the right to determine whether damage has been occasioned by accident, misuse or improper installation whereby the warranty would be void, including equipment which has been damaged due to: (a) I ncorrect or reverse polarity connection to a battery or power supply or to an incorrect supply voltage. (b) O peration without an antenna or by connection to an antenna which has been incorrectly installed, resulting in damage to the radio’s output circuit. (c) E ffects of water or moisture penetration.
Page 108 Office: SyDNey- Locked Bag 2086, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia. Tel: +61 (0)2 9844 6666 Fax : +61 (0)2 9844 6600 MeLbOURNe ADeLAIDe PeRTh bRISbANe SyDNey AUCKLAND 7 micro Circuit Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit B 2/24 Bishop Dunn Pl DANDENONG STH 3165 14 Phillips Street 10-12 Harvard Way 89-101 Factory Road 22-24 College Street East Tamaki Tel: (03) 9798 0988 THEBARTON 5031 CANNING VALE 6155 OXLEY 4075 GLADESVILLE 2111 mANUKAU 2013 Fax: (03) 9798 0177 Tel: (08) 8234 2633 Tel: (08) 9455 5744 Tel: (07) 3278 6444 Tel: (02) 9879 8888 Tel: (09) 274 0955 Fax: (08) 8234 5138 Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GmE Distributor or email: export@gme.net.au www.gme.net.au Part Number: 310428 Drawing Number: 44184-2...
Page 109 GX300 27 MHz MARINE AND CB RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 110 The GX300 is a radio transmitting device. equipment or in explosive atmospheres. • W hen transmitting, keep the antenna more • D o not allow children to operate a radio than 25 mm from any part of the head or body. transmitter unsupervised. INTRODUCTION Congratulations. You have just purchased one of the most With its compact size and waterproof design it can easily be technically advanced 27 Mhz radios in the world. installed into almost any mounting location in your motor vehicle, motor cycle or boat. The gME gX300 is a 27 Mhz AM radio that combines both Marine and Citizens band functions into the one radio. The please read this manual thoroughly to ensure you get the gX300 has a number of enhanced features including fully best from the gX300’s features. user programmable Channel Scanning, Channel 88 selection For users in New Zealand, South Africa or p.N.g. please refer (marine mode), priority channel (Cb mode) and backlit to amendment for local frequencies, channel allocations and liquid Crystal Display with dimming function. licensing requirements CONTeNTS Safety InformatIon ..... 2 Marine band procedures .
Page 111 27 Mhz marine band. When operating on the marine band the radio will display channels 68 – 98 and default to safety • Advanced Noise limiter (Nl) Circuitry Ch88 • Surface Mount Technology To select the 27 Mhz Cb band, turn the radio off, then press and hold the 88/pri key while turning the radio on again. The radio will now display channels 1 - 40 and default to • U ser Selection of Australian 27 Mhz Marine road Ch8. or 27 Mhz Cb Channels. Repeat the sequence above to return to the marine band. • provision for up to 10 private channels Note: Class licence 2001 prohibits the use of a Maritime (gME programmable Option only) Ship Station for land-based communications. When the Marine band is selected, the gX300 should only be used • Channel 88 Safety channel for marine application Ship-to-Ship, Ship-to-Shore or Shore-to-Ship. • priority channel for Cb application *Refer: www.gme.net.au/IpRatings/IpRatings.html CONTROLS FRONT PANeL (Dim) (bright) C hannel Channel lCD Volume Down...
Page 112: Operation - General Functions
ReAR PANeL MICROPhONe Channel Down Channel Up pTT Switch Ch88 / priority Channel Antenna Socket DC lead External Speaker Socket DISPLAY Channel Number Transmit Indicator busy Indicator Channel in Safety Channel Scan Memory Selected Noise limiter 88 Key Selected Selected priority Channel Dual Watch Scan Selected Selected Selected OPeRATION - GeNeRAL FUNCTIONS VOLUMe ON/OFF ChANNeL SeLeCTION Rotate the volume control clockwise past the ‘Click’ to turn Select the required channel by briefly pressing the or the gX300 on. Continue to advance the control clockwise keys. The selected channel is displayed on the lCD display.
Page 113: Scanning
microphone. Speak at a normal voice level. Your gX300 has To transmit on a busy channel: a build-in speech processor which automatically controls Wait for a break in the conversation, then press the PTT the level of your transmitted voice. It is not necessary to switch. The radio will exit the scan mode and stay on the raise your voice or shout into the microphone. channel allowing you to communicate with others on that channel. NOISe LIMITeR To resume scanning briefly press the SCAN key again. The NL key activates an extremely effective noise limiter Note: If the PPT is pressed while the radio is scanning, it circuit which helps to eliminate most electrical impulse will be ignored and a low beep will be heard when the PPT interference caused by engine ignition systems etc. This is released. allows clearer reception of weak signals even under noisy electrical conditions. To exit the Scan mode manually: When the NL key is selected, ‘Nl’ is displayed on the lCD. briefly press the SCAN key. ‘SCAN’ will disappear from the display. SCANNING Note: Excessive noise on a channel can cause the scanner The gX300 is fitted with a Scan function that allows a to pause on that channel even if there is no signal there. If group of user selected channels to be scanned for activity. this only happens on one channel, you may need to remove Your gX300 has a scan memory which remembers which that channel from the scan memory. If it happens on all channels you would like to scan. by default your gX300 is...
Page 114: Priority Channel
To use the Dual Watch feature, adjust the squelch control “PAN, PAN, PAN” so the radio is quiet, select your preferred working or club Use this call when an emergency situation exists but there channel then press the DW key. ‘DW’ will appear on the is no immediate danger. The call should be made in the display and the channel display will alternate between your same way as the MAYDAY call. If you hear no reply, repeat selected channel and channel 88. the call at regular intervals If a signal is received on your selected channel, the radio “SECURITE, SECURITE, SECURITE” will pause on that channel but will continue to switch to (Pronounced Say-cure-e-tay) channel 88 every 2 seconds and a brief interruption to the This call is used to warn shipping of dangers or hazards, e.g. signal will be noticed. Once the signal has gone, normal bad weather, container adrift etc. The call may be made to a Dual Watch switching will resume. local monitoring station or to all ships in the area. If a signal appears on channel 88 at any time, the radio will stop switching and will remain on channel 88 for as long as MARINe ChANNeL ASSIGNMeNTS the signal is present. Once the signal has gone, normal Dual Watch switching will resume. Channel Frequency Note: If you press the PTT switch while Dual Watch is 27.680 Mhz Commercial, ship-shore-ship selected, your gX300 will transmit on the selected channel. 27.720 Mhz professional Shipping If you wish to talk on channel 88, press the 88 key to cancel the Dual Watch and switch straight to channel 88.
Page 115 27 Mhz ChANNeL ASSIGNMeNTS Channel Up/Down keys then press the DW key. ‘DW’ will appear on the display and the channel display will alternate Channel Frequency Suggested Usage between your selected channel and the priority channel. 26.965 Mhz general AM If a signal is received on your selected channel, the radio 26.975 Mhz general AM will pause on that channel but will continue to switch to 26.985 Mhz general AM the priority channel every 2 seconds and a brief interruption to the signal will be noticed. Once the signal has gone, 27.005 Mhz general AM normal Dual Watch switching will resume. 27.015 Mhz general AM If a signal appears on the priority channel at any time, the 27.025 Mhz general AM radio will stop switching and will remain on the priority 27.035 Mhz general AM channel for as long as the signal is present. Once the signal 27.055 Mhz general AM (2) has gone, normal Dual Watch switching will resume. 27.065 Mhz Emergency (1) Note: If you press the PTT switch while Dual Watch is 27.075 Mhz general AM selected, your gX300 will transmit on the selected channel.
Page 116: Installation
• Ensure the location allows a free flow of air around fuse as a replacement. Use of a higher rated fuse or a the heat sink on the back of the radio. slow-blow type could result in damage to your radio which would void the warranty • The microphone and all controls should be readily accessible and the loud speaker easily heard from If required, an extension speaker may be installed to the normal steering or driving position. An extension improve sound levels in noisy environments or in locations speaker can be installed if required. further away from the steering or driving position. For • Components and currents in the radio create locations exposed to water we recommend the SpK45 magnetic fields. To avoid interference to compasses, which will fit the supplied adaptor that connects to the ships autopilot sensors etc, the gX300 should be extension speaker socket on the rear of the radio. mounted at least 300 mm from such devices. INSTALLING The UNIT After choosing a location, hold the unit with the mounting bracket attached, to the desired position and mark the location with a pencil. Remove the mounting bracket from the radio and drill the mounting holes. bolt or screw the bracket in place using hardware suitable for the mounting surface. The unit is supplied with stainless steel screws, however, if the mounting surface is unsuitable for screws *Refer: www.gme.net.au/IpRatings/IpRatings.html pAgE 8 INSTRUCTION MANUAl gX 300...
Page 117: Antenna Installation
27 Mhz antenna. A poor quality antenna or one not socket. (see diagram below) designed for the specific frequency band you are using will give very poor performance. Since the gX300 is capable of being switched between Screwdriver the 27 Mhz Marine and the 27 Mhz Cb bands, it is important to connect an antenna suitable for the band you have selected. because each band is in a different locking lever part of the frequency spectrum it isn’t possible to have a move to left to single antenna that will work well on both bands. You will Cable release plug therefore need to select a suitable antenna to suit the band you have selected. gME have a huge range of suitable 27 Mhz Cb and Cable entry hole 27 Mhz Marine antennas to suit most installations and applications. We recommend you contact your local Dealer for advice. Connect the antenna cable to the rear antenna socket using a pl259 coaxial connector. If required, replacement microphones are available with plug and rubber boot already fitted. Note: The antenna connector is not waterproof. NOISe SUPPReSSION 27 Mhz Marine and Cb radio can be prone to electrical and ignition interference. The reason is that electrical noise is a form of AM transmission similar to that used by your radio and your radio’s receiver is very sensitive. In most cases, ignition noise can be greatly reduced or eliminated by selecting the Noise Limiter (NL) key on the radio. In some severe cases, additional suppression may need to be fitted to the ignition system of your vessel or vehicle, in which case we recommend you consult an auto or marine Electrician for advice specific to your installation.
Page 118 Complies with: A S4367 and Dimensions: 65 (h) x 167 (D) x 55 (W) mm AS/NZS4355 (Australia only) Weight: 450 grams Frequency Range: 26.965 - 27.980 Mhz eNVIRONMeNTAL Channel Set: Australian 27 Mhz Marine A ustralian 27 Mhz Temperature Range: - 10°C to + 60°C Citizens band Ingress Protection Rating: IP55 Refer: www.gme.net.au/ Modulation: AM (A3E) IpRatings/IpRatings.html Supply Voltage: • 12.6 V DC nominal • 10.8 – 15.2 V DC range The gX300 will operate over the 26 - 30 Mhz frequency Frequency Error: < 50 ppm over range. For information specific to frequencies outside of temperature range the Australian Marine or Cb bands, please refer to the...
Page 119 STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACT WARRANTY 1. STATUTORY WARRANTIeS are defective. We warrant replacement parts for the remainder of the period of warranty for the goods into 1.1 T he Trade practices Act part V, Division 2A and other which they are incorporated. legislation imply conditions, warranties and other 2.3 W e warrant our other repairs to be free from defects obligations on us to consumers that cannot be in materials and workmanship for three months from excluded, restricted or modified. Those provisions apply the date of the original repair. During this period and to the extent required by law. as our sole liability to you for the repair, we agree to 1.2 W e exclude all other conditions, warranties and repair or replace (at our option) repaired goods which obligations which would otherwise be implied we are satisfied are defective. concerning the activities covered by this agreement. 2.4 W e warrant that we will perform services with 1.3 W e limit our liability where we are allowed to do so. reasonable care and skill and agree to investigate any Examples of where we are allowed to limit liability are complaint made in good faith that we have performed...
Page 120 ADeLAIDe PeRTh bRISbANe SYDNeY AUCKLAND 7 Micro Circuit Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit b Unit F DANDENONg STh 3165 14 phillips Street 10-12 harvard Way 89-101 Factory Road 22-24 College Street 35 Neil park Tel: (03) 9798 0988 ThEbARTON 5031 CANNINg VAlE 6155 OXlEY 4075 glADESVIllE 2111 gREENMOUNT NZ Fax: (03) 9798 0177 Tel: (08) 8234 2633 Tel: (08) 9455 5744 Tel: (07) 3278 6444 Tel: (02) 9879 8888 Tel: (09) 274 0955 Fax: (08) 8234 5138 Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local gME Distributor or email: export@gme.net.au www.gme.net.au part Number: 310344 Drawing Number: 42844-3 gX 3 00...
Page 121 INNOVATIVE ELECTRONICS TX3100 U H F R a d i o I N s t r u c t I o N m a N u a l...
Page 122 Power ................. 4 Volume ................4 iNTroducTioN Selecting Channels .............. 4 your GME tX3100 radio is Australian designed and built and is the transmitting ................ 4 most advanced UHF Citizen Band radio available. Squelch Control ..............4 the tX3100 combines the very latest in electronic hardware with Squelch Sensitivity ...............
Page 123 FeATures • • Microprocessor Controlled Frequency Synthesiser: Allows Tiny Size: Fits into the smallest locations allowing installations in user programmable control of scanning, channel memories and even the most ‘space challenged’ environments. selected feature options. • CTCSS & DCS: A built-in Continuous tone Coded Squelch and •...
Page 124: Selecting Channels
MICROphONE TRANSMITTINg to transmit, press the Ptt button. Hold the microphone about Push-to-talk (Ptt) 5-8 cm from your face and speak at a normal voice level. the microphone is quite sensitive so it is not necessary to raise your voice or shout. Release the Ptt when you have finished talking. ImPortaNt: Always listen to ensure the channel is free before transmitting.
Page 125: Back Light
to adjust the preset squelch sensitivity Simplex/Duplex Range Comparison Simplex Press and hold the key while immediately pressing the keys. the icon will flash and the preset squelch level Repeater operation will be displayed as -1 to -9 . the minimum squelch level of -1 is the most sensitive and will allow the squelch to open on very weak signals.
Page 126 SELECTINg ThE CTCSS OR DCS TONE Note: you must press the key immediately after pressing the key otherwise the scan memory function will be activated. Choosing which tone to use will probably be dependent on the See scaNNINg on page 7. other radios you talk to.
Page 127 MONITORINg ThE ChANNEL selecting DCS tones. Continue advancing through the tones to select your required DCS tone. It is useful to be able to temporarily open your radio’s Squelch to allow you to listen for signals from other CtCSS/DCS users outside your group.
Page 128 When scanning, your radio remembers the last channel on which it GME have a wide range of suitable 477 MHz UHF CB antennas to transmitted and will automatically return to that channel each time suit most installations and applications. We recommend contacting the Ptt is pressed.
Page 129 Fit radio into cradle and tighten gimbal knobs. Label 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 label supplied.
Page 130 connecting the microphone removing the microphone the microphone uses a 6 pin plug and socket. 1. Slide the rubber boat back along the microphone cord. to connect the microphone: 2. Squeeze the plastic tab on the microphone plug towards the plug to unlock it while gently pulling the plug outwards.
Page 131 2 Amp fuse. this point should supply +13.8 Volts only when the ignition switch is turned on or GME supply a wide range of mobile and base station antennas in the ACCESSoRy position.
Page 132 uhF cB operATiNg FrequeNcies channel Frequency (mhz) channel Frequency (mhz) channel Frequency (mhz) channel Frequency (mhz) 476.425 ~ 476.675 476.925 477.175 ~ 476.450 ~ 476.700 476.950 477.200 ~ 476.475 ~ 476.725 476.975 477.225 ~ 476.500 ~ 476.750 477.000 477.250 ~ 476.525 ~ 476.775 477.025...
Page 133 dcs ToNe chArT coDE coDE coDE coDE coDE coDE PA G E 1 3 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l t X 3 1 0 0...
Page 134 speciFicATioNs* ENVIroNmENtal receiver Circuit type: Double Conversion Superheterodyne temperature Range: -10°C to +60°C Intermediate Frequencies: 1st - 21.4 MHz ElEctrIcal 2nd - 450 kHz gENEral Current Consumption: < 180 mA muted 600 mA @ max. A.F output Compliant Specification: AS/nZS 4365 Sensitivity: - 123 dBm for 12 dB SInAD Frequency Range: 476.425-477.4 MHz unweighted...
Page 135 2.1 the warranties in this clause are in addition to the statutory your GME tX3100 is especially designed for the environment warranties referred to in the previous clause. encountered in mobile applications. the use of all solid state 2.2 We warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials and...
Page 136 Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (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: 310456 Drawing number: 44809-2...
Page 137 TX3100 InsTrucTIon Manual addenduM The following features have been added to your radio since the original instruction manual was printed. Adjusting the Beep tone LeveL skipping over Busy ChAnneLs WhiLe sCAnning The beep tones on your TX3100 are designed to provide audible When scanning, if the radio pauses on a busy channel and you feedback whenever a key is pressed.
Page 138 TX3220 COMPACT UHF RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 139 Squelch ......3 GME After Sales service ....12 Duplex Switch.
Page 140 • High Contrast Liquid Crystal Display: Fully detailed • Surface Mount Technology: The very latest surface LCD provides a visual indication of the selected channel mount component types, design and assembly techniques and all selected functions at a glance. Backlit for viewing and quality control procedures are used to ensure the at night.
Page 141 Adjusting the Squelch level To remove Duplex from a channel The TX3220’s default squelch level has been factory set 1. Select the required channel 1-8. ‘DuP’ will be visible to provide optimum performance under most operating on the display. conditions, but can be adjusted to suit changing conditions 2.
Page 142 To Scan in Open Scan Mode: Signals received on the Priority Channel will have priority over those received on the other channels. If a busy channel is found, scanning will pause on that channel to allow the signal to be heard and will remain there for as long as the channel remains busy.
Page 143 Scanning in group Scan Mode. TIME-OUT TIMER The Group Scan feature scans all the channels programmed The TX3220 has a built-in time-out timer which into the scan memory, with the priority channel being automatically disables the transmitter if the PTT switch scanned after every fourth channel.
Page 144 Optional Microphone MC503B 6. If a different transmit tone is required, select it using the channel selector. Press and hold the SQL key to store Skip the tone. 7. now switch the radio OFF then ON again to return to Channel Down Channel Up normal operation.
Page 145 DIn adapter MBD001 is available as an optional accessory. The adapter includes mounting brackets and a specially designed front panel escutcheon to suit most vehicle installations. See your nearest GME retailer for details. Removing the Radio when installing the cradle Avoid mounting close to heaters or air conditioners.
Page 146 The power source must not exceed 30 Volts. Fuse ANTENNA CONNECTION To TX3220 GME supply a wide range of mobile and base station BLACK antennas designed specifically for UHF CB communications. Ignition Switch The antennas are fitted with a PL259 coaxial plug suitable...
Page 147 The Duplex function only operates on channels 1-8, as these REPEATERS are the channels that have been designated for repeater use. A repeater system consists of a linked transmitter/receiver When Duplex mode is selected, your TX3220 receives on the combination installed in a prominent location. The repeater selected channel (e.g.
Page 148 SPECIFICATIONS Receiver ELECTRICAL general Intermediate frequencies: 21.4 Mhz, 450 khz Sensitivity: - 122 dBm for 12 dB Compliant Specification: Meets aS/nZS 4365 for radio SInaD unweighted communications equipment in the UHF citizen and personal Selectivity: - 6 dB at + 7.5 kHz radio service.
Page 149: Gme After Sales Service
Tel: (09) 274 0955 Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 for customers outside australia and new Zealand, please contact your local gME retailer or email to: export@gme.net.au Part number: 310219 Drawing number: 43117-3...
Page 150 TX3340 REMOTE MIC REMOTE MIC UHF RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 151 Quiet mode (Q) ..............9 sc contrAct WArrAnty ............23 selcall memories ..............9 GmE After sales service ............. 23 PA G E 2 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l...
Page 152: Introduction
GmE tX3340 radio is Australian designed and built and is the simplex channels. most advanced uhF citizen Band radio available.
Page 153: General Operation
Selecting channelS gENERAl OpERATION Press the keys to step upwards or step downwards one or mc520B microphone/controller more channels. skip/call KeylocK Feature Push-to-talk (Ptt) key locks the keys on the microphone to prevent lcd display unintentional key presses from altering your tX3340 settings. While the keys are locked, only the PTT (Push-to-talk), SQL key, scAn/os/Gs on/off, Volume keys, the F key and the...
Page 154: Squelch Sensitivity
Note: if an incoming signal is very weak and is close to the duplex operation operates only on channels 1-8. When duplex is selected on these channels, the radio receives on that channel but minimum squelch level, it may become broken or ‘chopped’ by the actually transmits 30 channels higher.
Page 155: Selecting The Ctcss Or Dcs Tone
Selecting the ctcSS or DcS tone Scan groupS to pre-select the ctcss or dcs tone on your radio, please refer to the tX3340 features two scan groups by default - open scan and the MENU SETTINGS on page 14. Group scan. Open Scan enaBling ctcSS/DcS on a channel once a ctcss/dcs tone has been selected, it can be enabled on...
Page 156 • if ‘m’ is visible to the right of the channel number, the • if your radio is scanning and you need to use your Priority selected channel is already in the scan memory. channel (for an urgent call or an emergency), briefly press the PRI key.
Page 157 Enabling or disabling the second open or Group scan • i f your radio pauses on a busy channel and you don’t wish to mode is not a user selectable option. once enabled by your GmE listen to that conversation, briefly press the SKIP key on the retailer, the changed scan mode becomes a permanent part of the microphone.
Page 158 idents match, the radio knows it is being called and sounds an USINg SElCAll alarm to alert you, otherwise the call is ignored. NOTE: the AcmA requires that cumulative selcall transmissions Note: Although your radio’s selcall ident is pre-programmed at should not exceed 3 seconds in any 60 second period.
Page 159 Storing Selcall iDentS your radio’s memory, the name can be displayed instead of the selcall ident. your tX3340 is fitted with 10 user programmable selcall ident memories, allowing you to store up to 10 frequently used selcall DiSplaying alpha nameS idents.
Page 160 (c) Briefly press the PRI key again to select the next receiVing SelcallS character position. When your tX3340 receives its selcall ident, an alarm will sound to (d) repeat steps (b) and (c) to enter all 5 characters alert you to the call. initially the alarm will beep urgently at 2 beeps as required.
Page 161 To tag individual channels for QUIET operation To cancel the alarm on your radio Briefly press the PTT key. 1. select the required channel by pressing the keys. 2. Press and hold the QUIET key until the radio beeps. ‘Q’ will To return your radio to the QUIET mode appear to the right of the channel display indicating the selected Briefly press the QUIET key.
Page 162 (d) repeat steps (b) and (c) to enter the other 4 digits gROUp CAllINg as required. the last digit will be set to ‘A’. the tX3340’s selcall system includes a Group call function which once the ident has been entered you have 10 seconds to send it allows you to call up to 1000 radios simultaneously.
Page 163 3. Press the keys increase or decrease the preset squelch MENU SETTINgS to the desired setting. the mEnu feature provides a convenient method of customizing or 4. Press and hold the MENU key to store the new setting. storing some of the radio’s functions. the following menu options are available.
Page 164: Installation
tone set and frequency that matches theirs. the tX3340 includes 3. Press the keys to cycle through yellow, red or Green most of the commonly used tone sets. back light colours. if the users you talk to don’t currently use ctcss or dcs you can 4.
Page 165: Antenna Installation
A poor quality antenna or one not designed for the specific frequency band you are using will give very poor performance. 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 166 GmE model label. simply remove the backing tape and press into the recess on the front panel. PA G E 1 7 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l...
Page 167: Dc Power Connection
2 Amp fuse. this point should supply +13.8 Volts only when the ignition switch is turned on or in GmE supply a wide range of mobile and base station antennas the AccEssory position.
Page 168: Ctcss Tone Frequency Chart
CTCSS TONE FREqUENCy CHART 50 Tone Set 38 Tone Set Frequency 50 Tone Set 38 Tone Set Frequency 50 Tone Set 38 Tone Set Frequency 67.0 118.8 183.5 69.4 123.0 186.2 71.9 127.3 189.9 74.4 131.8 192.8 77.0 136.5 196.6 79.7 141.3 199.5...
Page 169: Dcs Tone Chart
DCS TONE CHART CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE PA G E 2 0 i n s t r u c t i o n m A n u A l t X 3 3 4 0...
Page 170 UHF CB OpERATINg FREqUENCIES Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 476.425 ~ 476.675 476.925 477.175 ~ 476.450 ~ 476.700 476.950 477.200 ~ 476.475 ~ 476.725 476.975 477.225 ~ 476.500 ~ 476.750 477.000 477.250 ~ 476.525 ~ 476.775 477.025...
Page 171: Specifications
SpECIFICATIONS* ENVIRONMENTAL Receiver circuit type: double conversion superheterodyne temperature range: -10°c to +60°c intermediate Frequencies: 1st - 21.4 mhz ELECTRICAL 2nd - 450 khz GENERAL current consumption: < 180 mA muted 600 mA @ max. A.F output compliant specification: As/nZs 4365 sensitivity: - 123 dBm for 12 dB sinAd Frequency range: 476.425-477.4 mhz unweighted...
Page 172: Gme After Sales Service
GME AFTER SALES SERVICE 2.1 the warranties in this clause are in addition to the statutory your GmE tX3340 is especially designed for the environment warranties referred to in the previous clause. encountered in mobile applications. the use of all solid state 2.2 We warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials and...
Page 173 Tel: (09) 274 0955 Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and new Zealand, please contact your local GmE retailer or email to: export@gme.net.au Part number: 310466 drawing number: 44715-2...
Page 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 GmE After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ThE FOllOwINg ITEmS arE INCludEd wITh yOur TX3420 •...
Page 176: Function Key
and fully user-adjustable 5 tone transmitted selcall • Programmable Scan Function: scans the programmable ident . Also allows naming of idents for easier caller uhF cB or receive-only channels with both Group and identification . open scan functions available . •...
Page 177: Selecting Channels
sQuElch sEnsitiVity settings . While the keys are locked, only the Push-to-talk (Ptt), on/off Volume control and the Keylock key will the sensitivity of the squelch to incoming signals can continue to function . be set to suit your operating environment . For example, to lock the keys excessively noisy environments may cause the squelch to open on local noise .
Page 178: Monitoring The Channel
50 tones and the other comprising 38 tones . Both tone sets up Key Enter Key are included in the tX3420 to provide compatibility with other GmE radio systems . down Key clear Key sElEcting thE rEQuirED ctcss tonE to pre-select the ctcss tone on your radio, please refer to the mEnu sEttings on page 16 .
Page 179: Scanning
sElEcting a scan grouP 1 . rotate the channel knob to select the required channel . 2 . Press and hold the sQl key . A high beep will be heard to pre-select a scan group and ‘silEnt’ will appear on the display . the radio is initially set to open scan mode .
Page 180: Open Scan Mode
2 . store your preferred working channel into the Priority OpEN SCaN mOdE channel memory (see Priority channel on page 4) . using scan in thE oPEn scan moDE 3 . Program the required ‘other’ channels into your Group •...
Page 181: Using Two Group Scan Or Two Open Scan Modes
. if you would prefer to have two Group scan or two its own . if the two idents match, the radio knows it is being open scan modes, you should contact your GmE retailer called and sounds an alarm to alert you, otherwise the call to arrange for this feature to be enabled (when using two is ignored .
Page 182: Quiet Mode (Q)
QuiEt moDE (Q) (a) Press and hold the channel knob until the radio beeps . the right-hand digit of the selcall ident your tX3420 can be set to monitor signals on a busy will flash . channel but remain quiet unless it receives its own selcall ident .
Page 183: Recalling Selcall Idents From Memory
(a) Press and hold the channel knob until the radio 1 . Ensure the AlPhA mode is selected (briefly press the F beeps . the right-hand digit of the selcall ident key followed by the alPha key to toggle AlPhA mode) will flash .
Page 184: Receiving Selcalls
rEcEiVing sElcalls to tag individual channels for QuiEt operation When your tX3420 receives its selcall ident, an alarm will sound to alert you to the call . initially the alarm will beep 1 . select the required channel by rotating the channel knob .
Page 185: Group Calling
if you wish to respond to the calling radio using selcall, tiP: to ensure reliable selcall detection when scanning in press and hold the call key for 1 .5 seconds until the radio the quiEt mode, it is recommended that you restrict the beeps .
Page 186 (c) Briefly press the channel knob again to select the 3 . 12 .5 k or 25 .0 k will be displayed briefly, indicating the next digit position . current selected frequency step . actiVating thE listEning channEls (d) repeat steps (b) and (c) to enter the other 4 digits as required .
Page 187 to program a frequency once finished editing all the desired listening channels, they into a listening channel are immediately available for usage . rotating the channel knob the edited listening channels can immediately be 1 . rotate the channel knob to select the required listening selected for monitoring .
Page 188 to scan for active frequencies to select and display a limit point and store them into a listening channel While in frequency edit mode, briefly press the Vol knob . 1 . select the required listening channel (41-99) . the next frequency limit point will be selected, the display the frequency currently stored in that channel will will briefly show ‘lim-1’...
Page 189: Menu Settings
to start seeking between last function has been selected, the cycle returns to the higher frequency limit point and 520 mhz the beginning . 3 . rotate the channel knob to alter the parameters of the 1 . While in Frequency Edit mode, rotate the channel knob selected function .
Page 190: Backlighting
sElEcting DuPlEx note: When switching up from ctc38 to ctc50, the radio will retain the selected ctcss tone frequency and duplex operation allows the radio to transmit on a different automatically update the tone set number to reflect its new frequency to that which is receives .
Page 191: Installation
. of s-mEt and batt . GmE have a wide range of suitable 477 mhz uhF cB 5 . Press and hold the mEnu key until the radio beeps, antennas to suit most installations and applications .
Page 192 mounting the cradle 2 . Gently press the rubber strain relief into the hole surrounding the socket so that the slot around the strain relief fits neatly inside the lip of the hole . Plastic tab removing the microphone Fitting the radio 1 .
Page 193: Dc Power Connection
Disassembly instructions are provided with the bracket . see your nearest GmE retailer for details . 1 . remove the two black screws from the metal cable- clamp plate at the rear of the remote unit .
Page 194: High Voltage Warning
Battery antEnna connEction GmE supply a wide range of mobile and base station antennas designed specifically for uhF cB communications . the antennas are fitted with a Pl259 coaxial plug suitable for connection to the antenna socket on the rear panel of the radio (see diagram on page 22) .
Page 195: Uhf Cb Operating Frequencies
rEd + Extension speaker Fuse coax cable – BlAcK Antenna socket connector Plug dc socket uhF Aerial uhF CB OpEraTINg FrEquENCIES channel Frequency (mhz) channel Frequency (mhz) 476 .425 ~ 476 .925 476 .450 ~ 476 .950 476 .475 ~ 476 .975 476 .500 ~ 477 .000...
Page 196: Specifications
SpECIFICaTIONS* receiver EnVironmEntal temperature range: -10°c to +60°c circuit type: double conversion superheterodyne ElEctrical intermediate Frequencies: 1st - 21 .4 mhz gEnEral 2nd - 450 khz compliant current consumption: < 200 mA muted specification: As/nZs 4365 600 mA @ max . A .F output Frequency range tX: 476 .425-477 .4 mhz sensitivity: - 123 dBm for 12 dB sinAd Frequency range rX: 403-520 mhz...
Page 197: Gme After Sales Service
Tel: (09) 274 0955 Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and new Zealand, please contact your local GmE retailer or email to: export@gme.net.au Part number: 310220 drawing number: 43687-2...
Page 198 TX3440 REMOTE MIC UHF RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 199 ........5 GmE After sales service ....24 scAnninG .
Page 200: General Operation
• • Programmable Scan Function: scans the programmable Quiet Mode: selectable on individual channels, quiet uHF cB or receive-only channels with both Group and mode prevents incoming signals from being heard on open scan functions available. selected channels unless preceded by your selcall code. •...
Page 201: Function Key
Function KEys sQuElch control there are four keys beneath the tX3440’s display that squelch control is used to eliminate the background noise have both primary and secondary functions. their primary when there are no signals present. the tX3440 features functions are printed in Black while their secondary a preset squelch system.
Page 202: Duplex Operation
2. Briefly press the F key then press the Dup key. ‘DuP’ other GmE radio systems. will appear on the display accompanied by a high beep. sElEcting thE rEQuirED ctcss tonE...
Page 203: Scanning
to add or remove channels from either scannIng scan memory the tX3440 has a scAn function that allows groups of user 1. Ensure that the radio is not already scanning. if it is, programmable channels to be scanned for signals. channels briefly press the scan key to cancel the scan function.
Page 204: Group Scan Mode
• If your radio is paused on a busy channel and you wish to the Priority channel), a low beep will be heard and the remain there, briefly press the scan key. the radio will command will be ignored. exit scan mode and remain on the busy channel. When scanning, the tX3440 scans all the channels •...
Page 205: Selective Calling
Group scan or two note: Although your radio’s selcall ident is preprogrammed open scan modes, you should contact your GmE retailer at the factory, you can arrange to have your retailer change to arrange for this feature to be enabled (when using two it if required.
Page 206: Using Selcall
call acKnoWlEDgE You can activate quiEt mode on individual channels i.e. some channels can be set to remain quiet while others can if your selcall transmission is successful, the radio you called remain open to all incoming signals. should respond with an ‘acknowledge’ signal - usually two quick beeps.
Page 207 naming your sElcall iDEnts (b) Briefly press the pri key again to select the next character position. the tX3440 allows you to name each selcall ident using a 5 character AlPHA name. the name is stored in memory (c) repeat steps (a) and (b) to enter all 5 characters along with the ident making it easier to identify whose as required.
Page 208 to cancel the alarm and listen on the channel 2. Briefly press the F key followed by the QuiEt key. ‘quiEt’ will disappear from the display and all channels Briefly press the QuiEt key (if quiEt has been activated). that were tagged for quiet operation will now operate the alarm will stop beeping and the channel will remain normally again.
Page 209: Group Calling
receiving signals while • Transmitting 1233A will activate the alarms in all radios scanning in QuiEt mode with idents 12330 through 12339 (a total of 10 radios). if the radios in your fleet do not have sequentially numbered • If a normal signal is received on an open channel, selcall idents and you want to make use of this function, you scanning will pause while the channel is busy and will can arrange for your retailer to re-program the selcall idents...
Page 210: Listening Channels
receiving group calls 6. once you have enabled and programmed your additional listening channels, switch the radio oFF to end the receiving a Group call is identical to receiving a normal initial programming operation. When you switch it on selcall except that the alarm sound is a loW tone beep again, normal operation will be restored and only the instead of the normal HiGH tone beep.
Page 211: Seek Mode
• to delete a currently active listening channel, edit the seeK mode frequency as described above, but press the keys During programming a listening channel, the actual left until the display shows ‘oFF’. once the channel data frequency to program may not be known in advance. seek is saved and the menu exited (by pressing and holding mode is a unique feature that allows you to continuously the mEnu key) the deleted listening channel will only...
Page 212 sEtting sEEK moDE FrEQuEncy limits direction. the initial frequency where the seek was started determines which frequency band will be scanned. When in seek mode, the default frequency band to scan is the entire receiver tuning bandwidth of 403 mHz-520 mHz. However, in many cases you may only be interested in searching for signals within a small section of the available frequency band.
Page 213: Menu Settings
sEtting thE sQuElch sEnsitiVity menu settIngs the sensitivity of the squelch to incoming signals can be set the mEnu feature provides a convenient method of to suit your operating environment. in quiet rural locations customizing or storing some of the radio’s functions. the a low setting will allow the weakest signals to be received following menu options are available.
Page 214 the tX3440 allows you to select Duplex operation 5. Press and hold the mEnu key until the radio beeps, individually on each channel. to store the setting. to enable or disable Duplex on a channel BacKlighting 1. select the required channel 1-8 (the Duplex setting Backlighting can be set to on or oFF to satisfy feature is only available on these channels).
Page 215: Installation
477 mHz antenna. A poor quality antenna or one not designed for the specific frequency band you are using will give very poor performance. GmE have a wide range of suitable 477 mHz uHF cB Fitting the radio antennas to suit most installations and applications.
Page 216 GmE retailer for details. Gently slide radio spread...
Page 217 30 Volts. antEnna connEction GmE supply a wide range of mobile and base station antennas designed specifically for uHF cB communications. the antennas are fitted with a Pl259 coaxial plug suitable for connection to the antenna socket on the rear panel of the radio.
Page 218: Ctcss Tone Frequency Chart
ctcss tonE FrEQuEncy chart 50 tone set 38 tone set Frequency 50 tone set 38 tone set Frequency 50 tone set 38 tone set Frequency 67.0 118.8 183.5 69.4 123.0 186.2 71.9 127.3 189.9 74.4 131.8 192.8 77.0 136.5 196.6 79.7 141.3 199.5...
Page 219: Uhf Cb Operating Frequencies
uhF cB operatIng FrequencIes channel Frequency (mhz) channel Frequency (mhz) 476.425 ~ 476.925 476.450 ~ 476.950 476.475 ~ 476.975 476.500 ~ 477.000 476.525 ~ 477.025 476.550 ~ 477.050 476.575 ~ 477.075 476.600 ~ 477.100 476.625 477.125 476.650 477.150 476.675 477.175 ~ 476.700 477.200 ~ 476.725...
Page 220: Specifications
specIFIcatIons* receiver EnVironmEntal temperature range: -10°c to +60°c circuit type: Double conversion superheterodyne ElEctrical intermediate Frequencies: 1st - 21.4 mHz gEnEral 2nd - 450 kHz compliant current consumption: < 190 mA muted specification: As/nZs 4365 600 mA @ max. A.F output Frequency range tX: 476.425-477.4 mHz sensitivity: - 123 dBm for 12 dB sinAD Frequency range rX: 403-520 mHz...
Page 221: Warranty
Tel: (09) 274 0955 Fax: (08) 9455 3110 Fax: (07) 3278 6555 Fax: (02) 9816 4722 Fax: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and new Zealand, please contact your local GmE retailer or email to: export@gme.net.au Part number: 310377 Drawing number: 43379-2...
Page 222 TX4400 UHF CB RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L T X 4 4 0 0 IN STRUCTION M ANUAL PAGE 1...
Page 223 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL Recalling Fast Dial Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 .
Page 224 • TX4400 Radio • Microphone Clip If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your • Mounting Cradle • DC Lead retailer or place of purchase . • Instruction Manual • Screw Pack • MC509B Microphone • Front Facing Speaker: Projects the sound forward for GENERAL greater clarity . Your GME TX4400 radio is Australian designed and built • Individually Programmable DUPLEX function: User and is one of the most advanced UHF Citizen Band radios selectable for only those individual channels in your area available . that have repeaters, leaving the others free for use as extra simplex channels . The TX4400 combines the very latest in electronic hardware with the most up-to-date computer aided • Priority Channel: A user programmable priority channel design and manufacturing techniques to produce an feature allows your working or local repeater channel to extremely versatile mobile radio with outstanding be instantly recalled at the press of a button .
Page 225: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Rotate for Volume Rotate for Channel Selection Display Push for Priority Channel QUIET Mode . SCAN Selector . Duplex Mode . Rotate for Squelch Function: SILENT Function: DIM Press for Monitor Function: ALPHA Function OPEN/GROUP Scan . Press first to access Function: PAGE Functions ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the Volume control clockwise past volume by listening to the receiver's background the ‘click’ to turn the TX4400 ON . Adjust the noise . When finished, rotate the Squelch knob volume control for a comfortable listening clockwise again to re-mute the radio level .
Page 226: Squelch
SQUELCH To DIM the backlighting, briefly press the F key, followed by the DIM key . Repeat the sequence to restore the backlighting to full brightness . The Squelch is used to eliminate any annoying background DUPLEX SWITCH noise when there are no signals present . The TX4400 features a continuously variable Squelch control system allowing the user to set the Squelch for optimum performance . Duplex operation allows the TX4400 to transmit on a To adjust the Squelch, first rotate the Squelch control different frequency to that which it receives . This allows fully counter-clockwise until the background noise is operation through any repeater stations in your area .
Page 227: Priority Channel
PRIORITY CHANNEL Group Scan also allows any of the fitted Channels to be scanned for activity in an ascending sequence, but in The Priority Channel feature allows you addition, it also inserts your Priority Channel into the scan to store one of the 40 Channels in the sequence . This means that your Priority Channel will be TX4400 as a priority Channel that can monitored regularly while scanning to ensure that no calls be instantly recalled at the press of a are missed . Any signals received on your Priority Channel key . This can be used to provide instant will have priority over any signals received on the access to your working Channel or other Channels . your Local Repeater Channel . 1- 2 - 3 - 4 - 20 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 20 To Store Priority Channel: 1 . Select the required Channel . Example: Scanning Channels 1 - 8 with Priority Channel 20 in Group Scan 2 .
Page 228: To Start Scanning
• I f ‘M’ is visible to right of the display, the selected pressed while scanning, the radio will give a low beep and Channel is presently in the scan memory . It can be will ignore the command . Your radio will only transmit while removed by holding the SCAN key in for a few seconds it is paused on a busy Channel . until a low beep is heard . ‘M’ will then disappear ENDING THE SCAN indicating the Channel is no longer in memory . To stop scanning, briefly press the SCAN key . A low beep • I f ‘M’ is not visible to right of the display, then the will be heard and ‘SCAN’ will disappear from the display . As selected Channel is not in the memory . To add it, hold long as the radio was not on a busy Channel, it will return the SCAN key in for a few seconds until a high beep is to the last Channel you selected, otherwise it will stay on...
Page 229: Ending The Scan
Your TX4400 can be Dealer programmed to convert the no frequencies installed in them and are in effect, turned Group Scan function into a second Open Scan mode . If OFF. Each individual Channel will need to be turned ON you would prefer this feature over the present Group Scan and programmed with the receive frequency of your choice . option you should contact your GME Dealer to arrange for this feature to be enabled . When the second Open Scan mode is enabled, the original PAG E 8 INST RUC TIO N M AN UAL T X4 4 00...
Page 230: Programming The Receive-Only Channels
PROGRAMMING THE RECEIVE-ONLY frequency will flash, then the radio will beep indicating CHANNELS the frequency has been stored . To program other frequencies, repeat steps 1 to 7 above . Note: When programming, rotate the Channel selector SLOWLY . If you rotate the Channel selector too quickly, the Once you have programmed the required Channels, switch internal counter will not be able to keep up with you and the radio OFF to exit the programming mode . the frequency will not advance . Now when you switch the radio ON, you will be able 1 . S elect the Channel number that you wish to program to select the usual 40 CB Channels plus the additional (Channels 41 to 60) . Channels you have programmed . 2 . P ress and HOLD the Channel selector until the radio Note: There is no provision to transmit on the Receive-Only beeps (about 2 seconds) .
Page 231: Receiving Selcalls On Your Receive-Only Channels
'M’ will be displayed on that Channel to indicate that it is (see section below on programming the Selcall memories) . in the scan memory . For more details, see the section on The Ident is the last 5 digits of the radio's serial number . 'Scanning' in this manual . Note: The Selcall Ident is also displayed to the right of RECEIVING SELCALLS ON YOUR the Channel number for one second each time the radio RECEIVE-ONLY CHANNELS is turned on . Although your radio's Selcall Ident is pre- programmed at the factory, you can arrange to have your If your TX4400 receives its Selcall code on a Receive-Only Dealer change it if required . Channel, it will respond in the usual way, except that it SELCALL IDENT NAMES cannot automatically transmit two quick beeps back to the caller since there is no transmit frequency . For more details, The TX4400 allows you to name all 10 of the Selcall Idents see the section on 'Selcall' in this manual . stored in memory using a 5 character word .
Page 232: Entering, Storing And Sending Selcalls
STORING SELCALL IDENTS Memory location 11 holds the Selcall Ident for the Pager function . See the ‘Page Mode’ section for more details on this Your TX4400 is fitted with 10 user programmable Selcall feature . When in ALPHA mode, this memory displays ‘PAGER’ . Ident memories, allowing you to store up to 10 frequently Memory location 12 holds the last-sent or received used Selcall Idents . The memories are accessed by pressing Selcall Ident . Whenever you send or receive a Selcall, the the CALL button on the microphone then rotating the Ident is automatically stored in this location allowing you Channel switch . to easily recall it and resend it . When in ALPHA mode, this Note: Memory locations 1 - 4 are ‘Fast Dial’ memories . memory displays ‘LAST’ . Once programmed they can be quickly recalled using the Memory location 13 contains the radio’s own Selcall front panel keys .
Page 233: Recalling Fast Dial Memories
RECALLING FAST DIAL MEMORIES the F key followed by the ALPHA key to select the ALPHA mode (a high beep indicates the ALPHA mode Memory locations 1 - 4 are ‘Fast Dial’ memories . Once is selected) . programmed they can be quickly recalled using the front 2 . R otate the Channel switch to select the Selcall memory panel keys . To make use of this feature, you should program that you wish to programme (only locations 1 - 10 are your four most frequently used Selcall idents into the first available for user programming) . four memory locations . To recall an Ident from the Fast Dial memories 1 . B riefly press the CALL button on the microphone to select the ‘CALL TO’ mode . 2 .
Page 234: Displaying The Caller's Ident Or Name
DISPLAYING THE CALLER’S IDENT OR QUIET MODE NAME The QUIET mode mutes the TX4400's receiver to prevent Whenever your TX4400 receives it’s own Selcall Ident, the any incoming signals from being heard in the speaker until words ‘CALL FROM' will appear on the display along with your Selcall Ident is received . In this way you can monitor a the callers Selcall Ident or ALPHA name to inform you of busy channel for personal calls without being disturbed by unwanted signals . the identity of the person calling . To switch between Selcall Idents and ALPHA Names briefly press the F key followed by If your Selcall Ident is received, the QUIET mode is then the ALPHA key .
Page 235: De-Activating The Quiet Mode
RECEIVING SIGNALS WHILE SCANNING Note: You can test this by opening the squelch and IN THE QUIET MODE selecting various channels with the channel switch . The radio will remain quiet on those channels that are set for • I f a normal signal is received on an open channel, Quiet operation while normal channels will emit the usual scanning will pause while the channel is busy and will background noise . resume scanning 5 seconds after the channel becomes DE-ACTIVATING THE QUIET MODE clear . (If you were scanning in Group Scan mode, the radio may switch between the open channel and the 1 . S elect any channel that has been tagged for Quiet Priority channel - this is normal) . operation . ‘Q’ and 'QUIET' will be displayed . • I f a normal signal is received on a Quiet channel but your 2 .
Page 236: Programming And Sending Group Calls
PROGRAMMING AND SENDING GROUP RECEIVING GROUP CALLS CALLS Receiving a Group call is identical to receiving a normal Entering a Group call Ident is the same as entering a Selcall except that the alarm sound is a LOW tone beep normal Selcall Ident . instead of the normal High tone beep . The Callers Ident or ALPHA Name appears on the display in the usual way . 1 . P ress the CALL button to select the ‘CALL TO’ mode . ‘CALL TO’ is displayed with a memory location number PAGER (TRANSPOND) MODE on the left and an associated 5 digit Selcall Ident on the right . If the radio is in the ALPHA display mode, briefly press the F key followed by the ALPHA key to return to OVERVIEW the Ident display . The PAGE or transpond feature allows you to leave your 2 .
Page 237: Monitoring A Single Channel While In
programmed in the same way as other Selcall Idents . Channel switch and the SCAN, OS/GS, DUP and CALL keys are disabled . 1 . P ress the CALL button to select the ‘CALL TO’ mode . ‘CALL TO’ will be displayed with a memory location Note: If the selected channel has been tagged for Quiet number on the left and an associated 5 digit Selcall operation, the QUIET mode will be automatically selected and Ident or ALPHA Name on the right . QUIET will be displayed . In this case, you will not be able to transmit . 2 . R otate the Channel switch to select the memory location 11 . If your radio is in ALPHA mode, PAGER will If you Selcall Ident is received on the selected be displayed .
Page 238: Deactivating The Page Mode
TX4400, identify the Caller’s Ident and return the call . Monitor switch, you can open the squelch and listen on the channel to check that it is clear before transmitting . This Note: Before transmitting on the Paging channel, the will help prevent you from accidently transmitting over the TX4400 will check the channel for activity and will not top of someone . transmit if the channel is in use . Only when the channel is To use the Monitor Function, press the Squelch knob clear will the paging Ident be sent . (MON) . If no signals are present you will hear the usual TO RETURN A CALL IN PAGE MODE hiss of an empty channel . The squelch will remain open as long as the Squelch knob remains pressed . If you return to your radio and it is beeping, briefly press the Release the Squelch knob to restore the Squelch to its QUIET key . The radio will exit the PAGE mode and 'CALL previous setting .
Page 239: Enabling The Ctcss Function On Achannel
8 . N ow switch the radio OFF then ON again to return to 1 . Select the required channel . normal operation . 2 . B riefly press the F key followed by the SILENT key . A high beep will be heard and the 'SILENT' icon will Note: To disable the sending or receiving of CTCSS tones, appear . set either tone to 00 . If both transmit and receive tones are set to 00, the CTCSS function is disabled and cannot be You may activate CTCSS on as many channels as you wish selected. except the emergency channel 5 . ENABLING THE CTCSS FUNCTION ON A To de-activate CTCSS, repeat steps 1 & 2 above .
Page 240: Installation
Normally, UHF radios transmit and receive on the same This allows them to remain in the correct position when channel . This is known as SIMPLEX operation . However, to removing or refitting the radio . Slide the TX4400 into the communicate through repeaters, your radio must be able bracket, adjust it for the correct viewing angle and tighten to transmit and receive on different channels (known as the gimbal knobs securely . Finally, connect the power and DUPLEX) . Your TX4400 has a Duplex key to allow you to antenna leads to the sockets provided on the rear of the operate through repeaters .- radio . The Duplex function only operates on channels 1 - 8, as Note: The sides of your TX4400 have two pairs of gimbal these are the channels that have been designated for mounting holes - one pair in the centre of the case and repeater use . When Duplex mode is selected, your TX4400 the other pair towards the rear . A black label covers the receives on the selected channel (e .g .
Page 241 FITTING THE MICROPHONE 2 . T urn the TX4400 upside down, remove the black grommet from the back of the radio and insert into the The microphone uses a miniature 6 pin telephone style plug front panel microphone socket aperture of the TX4400 and socket . (figure 2) . To fit the microphone: 1 . P osition the microphone plug so the plastic tab faces downwards . Press the plug into the socket until it ‘clicks’ . 2 . G ently press the rubber strain relief into the hole surrounding the socket so that the slot around the strain relief fits neatly inside the lip of the hole . Removing the microphone . Figure 2 1 .
Page 242 Once the High Voltage warning has been triggered, and the positive lead could be connected into the fuse box you have fixed the source of the problem, you will need to at a point that has +13 .8 Volts continuously available switch the TX4400 OFF then ON again to reset it . (preferably the battery side of the ignition switch) via the 2 Amp fuse . The power source must not exceed 30 Volts . Radio turns off with the ignition switch ANTENNA CONNECTION Connect the radio's negative (black) lead to the vehicle's GME supply a wide range of mobile and base station chassis, or if preferred, directly to the battery's antennas designed specifically for UHF negative terminal . CB communications . The radio's positive (red) lead should connect to an The antennas are fitted with a PL259 coaxial plug suitable accessory point via the 2 Amp fuse in the vehicle's fuse box . for connection to the antenna socket on the rear panel of This point should supply +13 .8 Volts only when the ignition the radio . switch is turned ON or in the ACCESSORY position .
Page 243 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Demodulated Audio Signal to Noise: > 45 dB unweighted . Compliance: Compliant with AS/NZS 4365 Current Consumption: 1 .4 Amps with 50 Ohm for radio communications termination . equipment in the UHF citizen RECEIVER band and personal radio service . Frequency Range: 476 .425 MHz - 477 .400 MHz RF Bandwidth: < 5 MHz Number of Channels: 40 (plus 20 receive only) Intermediate Frequencies: 21 .4 MHz and 455 kHz Frequency Range (receive only): 465 MHz - 485 MHz Sensitivity: - 123 dBm for 12 dB SINAD unweighted .
Page 244 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Microphone Extension cable: LEM6P Rear connection Microphone Kit: LEM6M All values are typical unless otherwise stated and are subject to change without notice or obligation. T X 4 4 0 0 I NST RUC TIO N M AN UAL PAG E 23...
Page 245 (ii) t he payment of the cost of having the services in contract, tort or by statute) is to be reduced by the same supplied again . proportion as represents the proportion of the loss or damage 2. ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES caused or contributed to by the other party, its contractors or agents . 2 .1 T he warranties in this clause are in addition to the statutory GME AFTER SALES SERVICE warranties referred to in the previous clause . Your GME TX4400 is especially designed for the environment 2 .2 W e warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials and encountered in mobile or portable applications . The use of all workmanship for three years from the date of original sale solid state circuitry, careful design and rigorous testing, result in (or another period we agree to in writing) . During this period high reliability .
Page 246 TX4600 COMPACT & WATERPROOF UHF CB RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 247: Features
WARNING: SAFETY INFORMATION T he TX4600 is a radio transmitting device. • When transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any part of the head or body. • Do not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in explosive atmospheres. • Do not allow children to operate a radio transmitter unsupervised.
Page 248: Controls
CONTROlS FRONT PANEl (Dim) (Bright) Channel Channel volume On/Off Down Display TX4600 Speaker Microphone Socket MENU SCAN QUIET ALPHA Menu Scan Priority Squelch fUNCTION qUIET ALPhA lCD DISPlAY Channel Number Channel in Memory Indicator Transmit Indicator qUIET Mode Busy Indicator qUIET Tag Scan Indicator CTCSS Indicator...
Page 249: General Operation
The Squelch can be opened or closed with the SQL key. GENERAl OPERATION When the Squelch is open, the receiver’s background noise FUNCTION KEY can be heard and ‘BUSy’ is displayed. When the Squelch is closed, the receiver remains quiet when there are no signals The four keys beneath the TX4600’s display have both present but an incoming signal will override the squelch and primary and secondary functions.
Page 250: Ctcss
50 tones and the other comprising 38 tones. Both tone sets are included in the TX4600 to provide compatibility with Channel Selected other GME radio systems. Receive Channel SElECTING THE REqUIRED CTCSS TONE Transmit Channel To pre-select the CTCSS tone on your radio, please refer to * Emergency Channel Only the MENU settings on page 16.
Page 251: Scanning
To add or remove channels from either SCANNING scan memory: OVERVIEW 1. Ensure that the radio is not already scanning. If it is, briefly press the SCAN key to cancel the scan function. The TX4600 has a SCAN function that allows groups of user programmable channels to be scanned for signals. Channels 2.
Page 252: Open Scan Mode
2 . Store your preferred working channel into the Priority OPEN SCAN MODE channel memory (see ‘Priority Channel’). USING SCAN IN THE OPEN SCAN MODE 3. Program the required ‘other’ channels into your Group • If a busy channel is found, scanning will pause on that Scan memory (see ‘Programming Scan Channels’).
Page 253: Selective Calling
If you would prefer to have two Group Scan or two Open Scan modes, you should contact your GME Dealer Note: Although your radio’s Selcall Ident is to arrange for this feature to be enabled (when using two...
Page 254: Using Selcall
THE qUIET MODE (q) (c) Briefly press the F key again to select the next digit position. your TX4600 can be set to monitor signals on a busy (d) Repeat steps (b) and (c) to enter all 5 digits as channel but remain qUIET unless it receives its own Selcall required.
Page 255 3. With the required memory location displayed, enter the 2. Briefly press the CALL button. The CALL TO mode will be Selcall ident as follows: selected and the last-sent Selcall memory location will be displayed. (a) Press and hold the F key until the radio beeps. The right-hand digit of the Selcall Ident will flash.
Page 256 qUIET MODE not matching those in the memory will display -NEW-. To display the Selcall Ident of that caller, briefly press the F The qUIET mode mutes the TX4600’s receiver to prevent key followed by the ALPHA key to return to the NUMERIC any incoming signals from being heard in the speaker until display mode your Selcall Ident is received.
Page 257: Group Calling
DE-ACTIVATING THE qUIET MODE 5. Press the SCAN key. The radio will begin scanning and ‘SCAN’ and ‘qUIET’ will be displayed, indicating the 1. Select any channel that has been tagged for quiet radio is scanning in the qUIET mode. operation.
Page 258: Listening Channels
e.g. 12330, 12331, 12332, 12333 . . --> , 12339 To Send the Selcall Ident: • Transmitting the Selcall Ident 12031 will only activate the With the required Selcall Ident displayed in the CALL alarm in the radio with the Selcall Ident of 12331. TO mode, press and hold the CALL button for a few seconds until the radio beeps.
Page 259: Seek Mode
SETTING AlPHA lABElS FOR YOUR Once you have enabled and programmed your additional lISTENING CHANNElS. Listening channels, switch the radio off to end the programming mode. When you switch it on again, normal your extra listening channels can be set to display either the operation will be restored and any Listening channels you channel frequency or a meaningful label that you choose.
Page 260 3. To change the scanning direction press the keys. 7. Press and hold MENU to exit the frequency edit mode. Press key to scan upwards in frequency or key to Now follow the same steps as described under ‘Scanning scan downwards. for active frequencies in the Seek Mode’...
Page 261: Menu Settings
MENU SETTINGS 3. Briefly press the key to change the character or number in the flashing digit position. OVERVIEW 4. Briefly press the CALL button to move to the next The MENU feature provides a convenient method of flashing digit position. customizing or storing some of the radio’s functions.
Page 262 2. Press and hold the MENU key until the radio beeps. 3. Briefly press the MENU key twice. ‘dUPON’ (Duplex On) or ‘dUPOf’ (Duplex Off) will be displayed. 4. Press the key to select the required Duplex setting. 5. Press and hold the MENU key until the radio beeps, to store the setting.
Page 263: Lcd Contrast
To display S-Meter or Battery Voltage on channels 1 - 40: 1. Select a channel from 1 – 40. 2. Press and hold the MENU key until the radio beeps. 3. Briefly press the MENU key repeatedly until ‘S-MET’ (S Meter) or ‘bATT’ (Battery) is displayed. CTCSS Tone Number Displayed CTCSS Tone frequency Displayed 4.
Page 264: Installation
• Select a location that won’t expose your radio 3. Press the keys to select the required contrast to continuous direct sunlight which could setting. LCD15 is the highest contrast setting cause overheating. 4. Press and hold the MENU key until the radio beeps, •...
Page 265 Cable entry hole GME have a huge range of suitable 477 Mhz Uhf CB antennas to suit most installations and applications. We recommend you contact your local Dealer for advice.
Page 266 UHF CB OPERATING FREqUENCIES Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 476.425 ~ 476.925 476.450 ~ 476.950 476.475 ~ 476.975 476.500 ~ 477.000 476.525 ~ 477.025 476.550 ~ 477.050 476.575 ~ 477.075 476.600 ~ 477.100 476.625 477.125 476.650 477.150 476.675 477.175 ~ 476.700 477.200 ~ 476.725 477.225 ~...
Page 267 CTCSS 50 Tone 38 Tone Frequency 50 Tone 38 Tone Frequency 50 Tone 38 Tone Frequency Set Set. 67.0 118.8 183.5 69.4 123.0 186.2 71.9 127.3 189.9 74.4 131.8 192.8 77.0 136.5 196.6 79.7 141.3 199.5 82.5 146.2 203.5 85.4 151.4 206.5 88.5 156.7 210.7 91.5 159.8 218.1 94.8...
Page 268: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAl Out of Band Emission: - 70 dBc Current Consumption: 1.7 Amps with 50 Ohm Temperature Range: -10°C to +60°C termination Immersion: IP55 Receiver ElECTRICAl Circuit Type: Double Conversion General Superheterodyne Compliant Specification: AS/NZS 4365 Intermediate Frequencies: 1st - 21.4 Mhz 2nd - 450 khz Frequency Range TX: 476.425 - 477.4 Mhz Current Consumption: <...
Page 269: Warranty
(08) 9455 3110 fax: (07) 3278 6555 fax: (02) 9816 4722 fax: (09) 274 0959 for customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME Distributor or email: export@gme.net.au Web Site: www.gme.net.au Part Number: 310228 Drawing Number: 42333-4...
Page 270 TX6100 POCKET SIZE 5 WATT HANDHELD UHF CB RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 271 WARNINg: SAfeTy INfORMATION The TX6100 is a radio frequency transmitting device. • When transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any part of the head or body. • Do not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in explosive atmospheres. • Do not allow children to operate a radio transmitter unsupervised. feATUReS • 5/1 Watt RF power • Calling tone • 40 Channels • Roger beep • Removable flexible antenna • Dual watch • Desktop fast charger • Signal strength indicator • Power save mode • Memory scan • Keypad lock • Duplex • DCS • CTCSS • Backlit LCD display • VOX (voice activated transmit) ACCeSSORIeS SUppLIed • Removable flexible antenna • Carry case • Li-Ion battery pack 1700 mAh • AC Adaptor • Desktop fast Charger • Instruction manual CONTeNTS CONTROLS .
Page 272: Controls
CONTROLS 5 Watt TX6100 1. Battery 9. Antenna 2. Scan 10. Duplex/Keypad Lock Button 3. Squelch/CTCSS Key 11. Volume On/Off 4. Battery Release Clip 12. External Speaker/Mic 5. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch 13. Speaker 6. Mode Key 14. LCD Display 7. Microphone 15. Channel Up 8. Indicator LED 16. Channel Down T X6 1 0 0 I N S T RU C T IO N M A N UA L PAG E 3...
Page 273: Lcd Indicators
LCd INdICATORS 14 15 1. dual Watch Icon: Appears when the Dual 9. Battery Level Icon: Indicates battery Watch mode is Active. charge level. Flashes when battery is almost empty. 2. Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Icon: Appears when the VOX mode 10. Channel display: Indicates the channel is activated. number in use. 3. Keypad Lock Icon: Appears when the 11. CTCSS (CTC) Icon: Indicates that CTCSS keypad is locked. tones are enabled on the selected channel. 4.
Page 274: Powering The Radio
3. P lace the TX6100 into the cradle. within a few months. If you have not used The RED LED will light to indicate the your TX6100 for some time, you will need to battery is charging. recharge the battery pack before use. 4. W hen the battery has charged, the LED will change to GREEN. WARNINg: Use only the approved GME charger. The use of other types may be Battery low alert dangerous and will void your GME warranty. When the battery icon blinks on the display, the battery level is low and the battery pack should To fit the battery pack be recharged. If the battery is not charged, an 1. L ocate the bottom of the battery pack into audio tone will then sound to warn the user the two slots in the base of the radio frame. that the battery is almost discharged. 2. P ress the top of the battery pack in to place Battery usage against the radio until it ‘clicks’.
Page 275: General Operation
battery life (e.g. a remote site where there is Low transmitter power setting. This reduces the transmitter power from 5 Watts to 1 Watt no convenient recharging facility nearby) the effectively doubling the talk time available. following hints can greatly reduce the amount of power drawn from the battery pack. geNeRAL OpeRATION Standby mode pOWeR ON/Off The TX6100 will automatically enter ‘Standby’ mode when it is inactive (i.e. not transmitting or Rotate the Volume control clockwise past the ‘click’ to turn the radio on. Rotate the control receiving signals. While in Standby mode it will counter-clockwise past the click to turn the still check for incoming signals but it will draw radio off again. considerably less power from the battery pack. AdjUSTINg THe VOLUMe As soon as a signal is heard or the keys are pressed the TX6100 will ‘wake up’ again. This With the unit powered on, rotate the Volume Standby mode is automatic and by itself can control clockwise to increase the volume and extend the battery life by many hours. counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. Using CTCSS dISpLAy LIgHTINg If you are expecting to receive signals on a The LCD backlighting activates automatically whenever a key is pressed and turns off busy channel, you can program that channel automatically after about 5 seconds.
Page 276: Transmitting
TRANSMITTINg you have CTCSS enabled. When the squelch is open, the LED indicator on the upper edge To transmit, press and hold the push-To-Talk of the radio will light GREEN, the icon will (pTT) switch. The other radio you are talking appear on the display and you will hear static or to must be set to the same channel (and hiss if the channel is clear. Do not transmit if you CTCSS code if applicable). Hold the TX6100 hear any conversations. Briefly press the SQL approximately 5 to 8 cms from your mouth with key again to close the squelch. the antenna vertical and speak into the CTCSS built-in microphone. While the pTT switch is pressed, the LED Press and hold the SQL key to activate or indicator on the upper edge of the radio deactivate CTCSS. When activated, the ‘CTC’ icon will appear on the display, along with the will light RED and the icon will appear on the LCD. selected CTCSS code. When you have finished speaking, release the Note: To activate or deactivate CTCSS, the pTT switch to receive incoming signals (it is not current channel must have a CTCSS code possible to transmit and receive at the same selected via the MOde key (See page 8 for time). If no further signals are received, the unit more details).
Page 277: Keypad Lock Function
Scanning function scanning a few seconds after the last reception or transmission. Channel scanning allows you to monitor • W hen the unit has stopped on a busy selected channels automatically for incoming channel, press the or keys to ‘Skip’ over signals. While the radio is scanning, the MOde the busy channel and continue scanning. setting key is disabled. To select channels for scanning: TIp: The scan mode will reduce the overall 1. Press the or keys to select the battery life because the standby (battery saver) required channel. feature is overridden. You should avoid scanning 2. Press and hold the SCAN key until the if the battery is running low and you need to conserve power. radio beeps. ‘M’ will appear on the display indicating the selected channel is now stored KeypAd LOCK fUNCTION in the Scan Memory.
Page 278 1. CTCSS Code Selection 2. Press and hold the SQL key for about 2 seconds. The ‘CTC’ icon and CTCSS code The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System will appear on the display. CTCSS is now (CTCSS) is a squelch quieting system that allows enabled on ALL channels that have CTCSS groups of users to share the same channel codes selected. without disturbing each other. It uses 1 of 38 To disable CTCSS on the Radio low frequency tones to open and close the squelch on the radio. The CTCSS codes do not 1. S elect a CTCSS enabled channel using the prevent others from hearing your transmission. or keys. The CTCSS code will be displayed They simply provide you with a quieter channel on that channel. by preventing you from hearing transmissions 2. Press and hold the SQL key for about 2 that are not using the same code as you and are seconds. The ‘CTC’ icon and CTCSS code will therefore not directed at you.
Page 279 To disable dCS on the Radio: on the display. 1. S elect a DCS enabled channel using the 2. Press the or keys to select or keys. The DCS code will be displayed on the sensitivity from 1 (minimum) to 7 that channel. (maximum). The minimum setting requires a louder voice to activate the VOX. The 2. Press and hold the SQL key for about 2 maximum setting will activate the VOX with seconds. The ‘DCS’ icon and DCS code will a much softer voice. disappear from the display indicating DCS is no longer activated. 3. To disable the VOX completely, set the VOX sensitivity to off. Note: DCS is only enabled on those channels 4.
Page 280 SQL, SCAN, MOde, , or dUp keys • I f you wish to talk on the busy channel, press the pTT switch while the radio is locked onto are pressed. that channel then talk in the usual way. To turn the Button Beep Tones On or Off: • I f you wish to talk on the selected channel, From the Standby mode; press the pTT switch while no signals are 1. Press the MOde key EIGHT (8) times to being received. The radio will switch to the select the Button Beep setting mode. ‘bP’ selected channel. will be displayed along with a flashing 6. Squelch icon. 2. Press the or keys to set the beep to on The Squelch mode lets you adjust the receiver or off as desired.
Page 281: Specifications
Usable Sensitivity: -121 dBm Maximum Audio Output: >0.5 Watt max. (8 Ohm) Modulation Distortion: <5% (1 kHz 70%) TRANSMITTeR: RF Output Power: L ow: 1 Watt High: 5 Watts. Maximum Deviation: +/- 5 kHz. Specifications are typical unless otherwise indicated and may be subject to change without notice or obligation. WARRANTy GME limit this warranty to the original (b) Connection to incorrect supply voltage. purchaser of the equipment. (c) O peration without an antenna or by GME warrant the TX6100 to be free from connection to an antenna which has been defects in material and workmanship for a incorrectly installed, resulting in damage to period of twelve (12) months from the date of the radio’s output circuit.
Page 282 GME maintain a fully equipped service facility The retailer will forward it to the closest and spare parts stock to meet the customer’s authorised GME Radio Service Depot in your requirements long after expiry of the particular State warranty period. gMe AfTeR SALeS SeRVICe Your GME radio is especially designed for the environment encountered in mobile installations. The use of all solid state circuitry, CTCSS TONe fReQUeNCIeS CTCSS frequency Hz CTCSS frequency Hz 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2...
Page 283: Dcs Tone Frequencies
dCS TONe fReQUeNCIeS COde COde COde COde PAGE 14 I N S TRU CT I ON M A N UA L TX 6100...
Page 284: Channel Chart
CHANNeL CHART CARRIeR fReQUeNCy (MHz) HALf-dUpLeX SIMpLeX 477.175 476.425 476.425 476.425 477.200 476.450 476.450 476.450 477.225 476.475 476.475 476.475 477.250 476.500 475.500 475.500 477.275 476.525 476.525 476.525 477.300 476.550 476.550 476.550 477.325 476.575 476.575 476.575 477.350 476.600 476.600 476.600 476.625 476.625 476.650 476.650...
Page 285 Standard Communications pty. Ltd. A Division of Head Office- SydNey Locked Bag 2086, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia. T: +61 (0)2 9844 6666 F: +61 (0)2 9844 6600 BRANCHeS Melbourne: 7 Micro Circuit, DANDENONG STH 3165. T: (03) 9798 0988 F: (03) 9798 0177 Adelaide: Unit 1, 14 Phillips St., THEBARTON 5031. T: (08) 8234 2633 F: (08) 8234 5138 perth: Unit 1, 10-12 Harvard Way, CANNING VALE 6155. T: (08) 9455 5744 F: (08) 9455 3110 Brisbane: Unit 1, 89-101 Factory Rd., OXLEY 4075. T: (07) 3278 6444 F: (07) 3278 6555 Sydney: Unit B, 22-24 College St., GLADESVILLE 2111. T: (02) 9879 8888 F: (02) 9816 4722 Auckland: 2/24, Bishop Dunn Pl, East Tamaki, MANUKAU 2013, NZ. T: (09) 274 0955 F: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME retailer or email: export@gme.net.au www.gme.net.au Part Number: 310416 Drawing Number: 44169-1...
Page 286 TX6200 UHF Handheld CB Transceiver User Instructions STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS PTY. LTD.
Page 287 WARNING: SAFETY INFORMATION The TX6200 is a radio transmitting device. • When transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any part of the head or body. • Do not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in explosive atmospheres. •...
Page 288 SELECTIVE CALLING ............17 General Overview .
Page 289 INTRODUCTION The UHF Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS) was set up to provide a simple yet reliable form of radio communication for business, farming or private use. A CB radio license is not required. Your TX6200 operates in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) 477 MHz band and offers a much higher grade service than 26/27 MHz systems.
Page 290: Getting Started
TX6200 for some time, you will need to recharge the battery pack before use. The battery pack is a sealed unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. WARNING: Use only GME Electrophone approved battery packs and chargers. The use of other types may be dangerous and will void the warranty.
Page 291 1. Slide Upwards PRESS PRESS 2. Lift Off To Refit Battery Pack To Remove Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack is a self contained unit which can be removed from the radio as follows: 1. Hold the radio face down in one hand. 2.
Page 292: Basic Operation
To charge the battery: 1. Plug the charger into a standard 240 Volt AC outlet. 2. Plug the lead from the charger into the charging socket on the bottom right of the battery pack. Note: Continuously trickle charging a fully charged battery may eventually reduce the overall battery life.
Page 293 TURNING THE TX6200 ON OR OFF Rotate the volume control clockwise past the 'click' to turn the TX6200 on. Rotate the control fully counter clockwise past the click to turn the radio off. ADJUSTING THE RECEIVER VOLUME While receiving a signal, rotate the volume control to achieve a comfortable listening level. If there are no signals present, press the Monitor key briefly to open the squelch, then adjust the volume while listening to the receiver's background noise.
Page 294 SELECTING CHANNELS To change channels, briefly press the key to step up one channel or the key to step down one channel. Holding either will cause the radio to step through the channels automatically at a faster rate. DUPLEX SWITCH Duplex operation allows the TX6200 to transmit on a different frequency to that which it receives.
Page 295 PRIORITY CHANNEL The Priority channel feature allows you to store one of the 40 CB or 'receive-only' channels in the TX6200 as a priority channel that can be instantly recalled at the press of a key. This can be used to provide instant access to your working channel, your local repeater channel or your favorite 'receive-only' channel.
Page 296 THE HI/LO POWER KEY The HI/LO power key is used to change the output power of the transmitter from its maximum level of 5 watts down to 1 watt. There are a number of reasons why you might want to use low transmitter power, but the main reason would probably be to conserve battery power.
Page 297 The BUSY Indicator Whenever the channel is active, the BUSY indicator will appear on the display and the green LED on the top of the radio will light. However, depending on the muting options selected on your radio, you may not always hear any sound from the speaker. This can happen when others are sharing the channel but their calls are not meant for you.
Page 298 SELECTING A SCAN GROUP The current scan group is shown on the display as 'OS' for Open Scan or 'GS' for Group Scan. To change the selected scan group, briefly press the F key followed immediately by the OS/GS key. A beep will be heard and the display will change to reflect the scan group you have selected.
Page 299 TO START SCANNING To scan in the selected scan mode, briefly press the SCAN key. A high beep will be heard, "SCAN" will appear in the display and the radio will begin scanning. NOTE: If there is only one channel programmed into the Open Scan memory or none in the Group Scan memory, a long low beep will be heard when you press the SCAN key and the command will be ignored.
Page 300 ENDING THE SCAN To stop scanning, briefly press the SCAN key. A low beep will be heard and 'SCAN' will disappear from the display. As long as the radio was not on a busy channel, it will return to the last channel you selected, otherwise it will stay on the busy channel.
Page 301 Open Scan mode. If you would prefer this feature over the present Group Scan option you should contact your GME dealer to arrange for this feature to be enabled. When the second Open Scan mode is enabled, the original Open Scan mode becomes Scan 1 while the new additional Open Scan mode becomes Scan 2.
Page 302: Selective Calling
The two Open Scan modes are identical in operation. To program and operate each Open Scan mode refer to the section earlier on Open Scan. Note: Enabling or disabling the second Open Scan mode is not a user selectable option. Once enabled by your dealer, the additional Open Scan mode becomes a permanent part of the TX6200’s features and replaces the standard Group Scan function.
Page 303: Selcall Ident Names
SELCALL IDENT NAMES The TX6200 allows you to add a 5 character name to all 10 Selcall Idents stored in memory. The name can then be stored in memory with the Ident making it easier to identify whose Ident you are recalling from the memory. In addition, if an incoming Selcall matches one of the Idents stored in the memory, its name can be displayed to make it easier for you to identify the caller.
Page 304: Entering, Storing And Sending Selcalls
ENTERING, STORING AND SENDING SELCALLS ENTER AND SEND A SELCALL Use the following procedure to enter and send a Selcall. 1. Press the CALL key. 'CALL TO' is displayed, along with the last sent or received Selcall Ident. 'CALL TO' mode selected last sent or received selcall Ident Note: Before continuing, ensure the radio is in the Ident mode.
Page 305: Storing Selcall Idents
STORING SELCALL IDENTS Your TX6200 is fitted with 10 user programmable Selcall Ident memories, allowing you to store up to 10 frequently used Selcall Idents. The memories are accessed by pressing the CALL key then pressing the channel keys. Ident memories are labelled c0 to c9. To Store a Selcall Ident in memory 1.
Page 306: Naming Your Selcall Idents
NAMING YOUR SELCALL IDENTS The TX6200 allows you to name each Selcall Ident using a 5 character ALPHA name. The name is stored in memory along with the Ident making it easier to identify whose Ident you are recalling from the memory. If an incoming Selcall matches one of those in your radio's memory, the name can be displayed instead of the Selcall Ident.
Page 307: Receiving Selcalls
4. With the required memory location displayed, enter the required ALPHA name as follows: (a) Briefly press the F key. The left-hand character of the ALPHA name will flash. (b) Briefly press the channel keys to change the letter in the flashing character position.
Page 308: Quiet Mode
The Selcall Alert When your TX6200 receives its Selcall Ident, an alarm will sound in the speaker to alert you to the call. Initially the alarm will beep urgently at 2 beeps per second for around 10 seconds. The alarm will then stop, however the radio will remain in the 'Call From' mode with the callers Ident or Alpha name displayed.
Page 309: Setting Up The Quiet Mode
SETTING UP THE QUIET MODE To setup the QUIET mode you must first 'tag' the channels that you want to stay Quiet, then activate the QUIET mode. Once the QUIET mode is activated, the channels you have tagged will remain Quiet to all incoming signals unless your Selcall Ident is received. Channels not tagged will remain open to all signals and will operate normally.
Page 310 Receiving Signals in the QUIET Mode • If a normal signal is received on a QUIET channel, the channel will appear busy (the 'BUSY' indicator will be visible) but no sound will be heard from the speaker. This means you will not be disturbed by the signal.
Page 311: Group Calling
Receiving Signals while Scanning in the QUIET Mode • If a normal signal is received on an open channel, scanning will pause while the channel is busy and will resume scanning 5 seconds after the channel becomes clear. (If you were scanning in Group Scan mode, the radio may switch between the open channel and the Priority channel - this is normal).
Page 312 Programming and Sending Group Calls The process for entering a Group call Ident is the same as entering a normal Selcall Ident. 1. Press the CALL key to select the "CALL TO" mode. "CALL TO" is displayed along with the last sent or received Selcall Ident. If the radio is in the ALPHA mode, briefly press the Monitor key to return to the Ident display.
Page 313: Ctcss
Storing Group Call Idents: Group Call Idents can be stored in memory in the same way as a standard Selcall Ident. Receiving Group calls: Receiving a Group call is identical to receiving a normal Selcall except that the alarm sound is a LOW tone beep instead of the normal HIGH tone beep.
Page 314: Selecting The Required Ctcss Tone
SELECTING THE REQUIRED CTCSS TONE To select the required CTCSS tone on your radio, use the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the F key for about 1.5 seconds. The radio will enter the Menu mode. 2. Now press the F key once to enter the CTCSS setting mode. CTC will be displayed along with a number from 01 to 50 (if CTCSS is turned off it will display oF).
Page 315: To Activate The Ctcss Function On A Channel
TO ACTIVATE THE CTCSS FUNCTION ON A CHANNEL The selected CTCSS tone can be activated on individual channels. To activate CTCSS on a channel: 1. Press the key to select the required channel. 2. Press and HOLD the Monitor key. A high beep will be heard and the 'SILENT' icon will appear on the display.
Page 316 CTCSS TONE FREQUENCY CHART Tone Frequency Tone Frequency Tone Frequency Tone Frequency 100.0 156.7 196.6 67.0 103.5 159.8 199.5 69.4 107.2 162.2 203.5 71.9 110.9 165.5 206.5 74.4 114.8 167.9 210.7 77.0 118.8 171.3 218.1 79.7 123.0 173.8 225.7 82.5 127.3 177.3 229.1...
Page 317: Menu Functions
MENU FUNCTIONS The TX6200 menu feature provides a convenient method of customising some of the radio’s functions. The follow parameters can be accessed: CB Channels Receive only channels • Squelch Sensitivity Settings • Frequency Display and Edit • CTCSS Activation and Tone Frequencies •...
Page 318 SQUELCH SETTINGS MENU OPTION The sensitivity of the Squelch to incoming signals can be set to suit your operating environment. The TX6200 has three preset squelch sensitivity settings (SQL-1, SQL-2 & SQL-3) which can be selected in the Squelch setting menu. SQL-1: Maximum Sensitivity.
Page 319: Signal Meter Display Menu Option
SIGNAL METER DISPLAY MENU OPTION The signal meter display is factory set to display the signal strength of the incoming signal. However it can also be set to display other options. The following options are available. On CB Channels 1-40: oFF - The Signal Meter display is turned off.
Page 320: Programming User Channels
PROGRAMMING USER CHANNELS Your TX6200 has provision for an extra 20 Receive-Only channels in addition to the standard 40 UHF CB channels provided. These extra channels can be user programmed into channel positions 41 through 60 within the frequency range of 403 to 520 MHz. Frequencies are selected in 25 kHz steps.
Page 321: Editing Your Programmed Receive Channels
Important: Because the display is only able to show the first 5 digits of the frequency, the last 'kHz' digit is not displayed. However, since the frequency can only be selected in 25 KHz steps, it is easy to 'guess' the actual frequency since the missing digit will always alternate between 0 and 5 kHz.
Page 322: Disabling A Receive-Only Channel
DISABLING A RECEIVE-ONLY CHANNEL If you no longer wish to display a Receive-Only channel, you can switch it off so the channel number no longer appears when selecting channels. 1. Select the receive-only channel that you wish to disable. 2. Press and hold the F key for about 2 seconds until the radio beeps. The frequency stored in that channel will be displayed.
Page 323: Maintaining Your Battery Pack
TX6200 for some time, you will need to recharge the battery pack before use. The battery pack is a sealed unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. WARNING. Use only GME Electrophone approved battery packs and chargers. The use of any other types may be dangerous and will void any warranty.
Page 324: Battery Usage
BATTERY USAGE The time taken to discharge the battery pack will depend on how you use your TX6200. The 1200 mAh battery pack is powerful enough for a full days use under average conditions. Conserving Battery Power The TX6200 has built in power saving features to help you get the maximum amount of time between charges from your Ni-MH battery pack.
Page 325: Repeaters
REPEATERS A repeater system consists of a linked transmitter/receiver combination installed in a prominent location. The repeater is designed to receive signals on a designated channel and re-transmit them on another channel. Repeaters are usually located on hills, mountains or tall buildings. The increased elevation greatly improves the range of the repeater beyond that of a normal base or mobile.
Page 326: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Operating Temperature: -20° C to +60° C Compliance: Compliant with AS/NZS 4365 for radio TRANSMITTER communications equipment in the UHF citizen band and personal radio service. RF Output: High: 5 Watts Frequency Range: Low: 1 Watt 476.425 MHz - 477.400 MHz Spurious Emission: Number of Channels: <...
Page 327: Mechanical Specification
RECEIVER Current Consumption: 15 mA Sleep Mode. RF Bandwidth: 40 mA muted. RF: 5MHz 180 mA Full Volume. Tuneable: 117MHz Conducted Spurious Emission: Intermediate Frequencies: < - 75 dBm 1st: 21.4 MHz 2nd: 450 kHz Squelch: SQL-1: -122dBm typical Sensitivity: SQL-2: -117dBm typical - 123 dBm for 12 dB SINAD.
Page 328: Warranty
(24) months from the date of purchase from their authorised dealer. GME ELECTROPHONE warrant the TX6200 Battery Pack to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of purchase from their authorised dealer.
Page 329 Website: www.gme.net.au A Division of STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS PTY. LTD. Head Office: SYDNEY MELBOURNE BRISBANE Standard Communications 103 Woodlands Drive, Unit 1, 89-101 Factory Rd., Locked Bag 2086 BRAESIDE 3195 OXLEY 4075 North Ryde NSW 1670 Tel: (03) 9590 9333 Tel: (07) 3278 6444...
Page 330 TX650 COMPACT UHF RADIOS I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 331 CONTeNTS SAfETy INfORMATION ......... .2 IMPORTANT .
Page 332: Important
NeVeR connect the radio to a power source other than the supplied battery. This may damage your product. DO NOT place your radio in front of a vehicle airbag. DO NOT use your radio with a damaged antenna. DO NOT attempt to modify your radio in any way. ALWAYS charge your radio at normal room temperature. ALWAYS switch off your radio where notices restrict the use of two‑way radio or mobile telephones. ALWAYS replace the accessory jack cover (if applicable) when the jack is not in use. ONLY use GME approved rechargeable batteries with the supplied charger. AVOID exposing your radio to water. It is not waterproof. AVOID storing or charging your radio in direct sunlight. AVOID storing or using your radio where temperatures are below ‑ 20°C or above + 60°C. eqUIpMeNT AND ACCeSSORIeS • 2 x TX650 radio (with internal battery) • Instruction Manual • Smart Twin Charger with Adaptor • 2 x Ear Microphone • 2 x Neck Lanyard TX6 5 0...
Page 333: Batteries And Charging
BATTeRIeS AND ChARGING FITTING The BATTeRIeS The TX650 uses an internal Lithium Ion battery which has been pre‑installed. For removal or replacement please contact your local Dealer. Unauthorised attempts to remove or replace the battery will void your warranty and may damage your radio. ChARGeR INSTALLATION Connect the power adaptor to the mains power supply and connect the adaptor’s power plug to the charger cradle. The LED’s will not be lit. BATTeRY ChARGING Insert your radios in the charging compartment until they click into place. The charger LED’s will light RED and the radios will start charging. If the LEDs do not light RED or they blink in RED and GREEN, remove and refit the radios into the cradle again until the LEDs light RED. The charging time for a fully discharged battery is typically 12 to 15 hours. When the battery is fully charged the charger LED’s will light green. CONTROLS LEDs Power Adaptor • Input: 240 V AC • Output: 9 V DC Charging Cradle PAGE 4 INSTRUCT ION MA NUA L T X 650...
Page 334 RADIO CONTROLS Earphone Jack Antenna Neck Lanyard Attachment Power On / Off Push‑To‑Talk (PTT) Duplex Monitor / Lamp Volume Up/ Mode Adjust Scan / Lock Volume Down/ Mode Adjust Mode Speaker TX6 5 0 IN STRUCT ION MA NUA L PAGE 5...
Page 335: Control Descriptions
LCD DISpLAY 1. Receiving/Busy Icon 9. Battery Warning Icon 2. Transmit Icon 10. C hannel Display 3. Lock Icon 11. C TCSS Code Icon/Display 4. Monitor Icon 12. D ual Watch Icon 5. Key Tone Icon 13. R oger Beep Icon 6. Hi Transmit Power Icon 14. V OX Icon 7. Scan Icon 15. R oom Monitor Icon 8. Power Save Icon 16. Duplex Icon CONTROL DeSCRIpTIONS pOWeR BUTTON Press and hold the pOWeR button for about 2 seconds. You will hear a confirmation tone to indicate the radio is on. To turn the radio off, press and hold...
Page 336 Up BUTTON Pressing this button will increase the volume. In Menu mode this button is used to adjust the mode setting. DOWN BUTTON Pressing this button will decrease the volume. In Menu mode this button is used to adjust the mode setting. MODe BUTTON Press this button briefly to enter the Menu setting mode. Press again (repeatedly) to step through the menus and select different setting options. MONITOR/LAMp BUTTON Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds to open or close the Squelch. When the squelch is open and no signals are present a background hiss will be heard. Press this button briefly to switch the backlight lamp on or off. The lamp will stay alight for 5 seconds then will switch off automatically DUpLeX BUTTON Press this button to select Duplex mode on channels 1 ‑ 8. Duplex operation allows the TX650 to transmit on a different frequency to that which it receives. This allows operation through repeater stations in your area. Repeaters automatically re‑transmit your signal over a much wider area, providing greatly increased range. The Duplex mode only works on channels 1 ‑ 8. With Duplex selected, your TX650 actually transmits 30 channels higher than it receives. To activate the Duplex modes Select a duplex channel (1 ‑ 8) then briefly press the DUp button. When Duplex mode is selected, ‘DUP’ appears on the display on channels 1 ‑ 8. TX6 5 0 IN STRUCT ION MA NUA L PAGE 7...
Page 337: Basic Radio Operation
SCAN/LOCk BUTTON Press this button briefly to activate or deactivate the scanning where appropriate. Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate or deactivate the keypad lock. BASIC RADIO OpeRATION The Citizens Band Radio Service operates on a shared channel basis. This means that other users and groups may be using any channel (and CTCSS code combination). To communicate with other UHF CB radios, all units must be switched to the same channel (and CTCSS code if activated). If the combination you have selected is already in use please make an alternative selection. 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the pOWeR button for 2 seconds. 2. Check and if necessary change the channel (and CTCSS code settings). (see Mode and Radio Features Explained). 3. T o speak, hold the radio upright, about 10 cm from your mouth and press the pTT button. Speak slowly and clearly towards the radio. Release the pTT button when you have finished speaking. You will hear messages from other radios within range, with the same channel and CTCSS code setting (when enabled). The appropriate icon will appear in the radio display when you receive or transmit a message. MeNU MODe The Menu Mode allows you to program user preferences, activate features and use advanced functions. To access the Menu mode Press the MODe button briefly. Each press of the MODe button steps the radio sequentially through the available functions. The radio display indicates the current function. The present setting and associated icon will flash. Use the or buttons to change the setting.
Page 338 MeNU FUNCTIONS Display Functions Settings ‘Flashing’ Change Channel 01 ‑ 40 Change Privacy Code 01 ‑ 38, oF Set TX Power Lo, HI Select Dual Watch Mode 01 ‑ 40, oF Select Hands Free (VOX) Lo, HI, oF Activate Rodger Beep on / oF Activate Key Beep on / oF Activate Room Monitor on / oF Change Call Tone 01 ‑ 03 VOLUMe LeVeL There are 7 volume levels to suit your personal preference. To adjust the volume level, press the or button. ‘UL’ with be displayed along with a volume level setting between 1 and 7. A beep tone will also indicate an increase or decrease in volume. Note: The volume level cannot be adjusted when Scan or Dual Watch modes are selected. ChANNeLS This radio communicates on 38 of the available 40 UHF CB channels (channels 22 and 23 are reserved for telemetry use and are disabled for voice transmissions). To communicate with other UHF CB radios, all units must be switched to the same channel. To change the radio channel Press the MODe button. The channel number will flash. Use the or buttons to select the desired channel. Press the pTT button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice.
Page 339 CTCSS CODeS The TX650 is fitted with 38 different CTCSS codes (see code chart on page 17). You can select or change the current CTCSS code via the MODE Menu. If the other radios you are communicating with do not have CTCSS codes, set your TX650’s CTCSS code to oF. Note: CTCSS codes do not prevent other radio users from hearing your conversation. They simply allow you to ignore messages from radios that are using a different CTCSS code to you. To change the CTCSS code on the selected channel Press the MODe button repeatedly until ‘CTC’ flashes. Use the or buttons to select the desired code. Select oF to turn CTCSS off. Press the pTT button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice. The CTCSS icon will appear when a CTCSS code is enabled on the selected channel. TX pOWeR SeTTING The TX650 has two transmitter power settings ‑ High and Low. When you are transmitting in close range to other radios you can conserve battery power by using the Low power setting. Select the High power setting only when you need increased range. To change the power setting Press the MODe button repeatedly until ‘Po’ is displayed. Use the or buttons to select the desired power setting. Select hI for high power or Lo for Low power. Press the pTT button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice. The ‘HI’ icon will appear when the High power setting is selected.
Page 340 or buttons to select the desired Dual Watch channel. Press the pTT button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice and activate the Dual Watch. When Dual Watch is active, the display will alternate between the primary and Dual Watch channels and the Dual Watch icon will appear. To deactivate Dual Watch mode Press the SCAN button. Pressing the pTT button while receiving a signal in Dual Watch mode will transmit on the currently displayed channel. Pressing the pTT button when no signal is present will transmit on the primary channel. Note: The MODE button will not function while the Dual Watch mode is selected. hANDS FRee (VOX) MODe When Hands Free (VOX) mode is selected the radio will automatically transmit when the microphone detects your voice (or other noise). It can be used with the internal microphone or an appropriate audio accessory. To avoid accidental operation and reduce the effect of background noise there are two microphone sensitivity settings ‑ High and Low. To activate or deactivate the hands Free (VOX) mode Press the MODe button repeatedly until ‘Uo’ appears. Use the or buttons to change the sensitivity level (HI or Lo) . Press the pTT button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice and activate the VOX mode. The VOX icon will appear when VOX mode is active.
Page 341 To activate or deactivate the Roger Beep Press the MODe button repeatedly until ‘rb’ appears. Use the or buttons to change the setting to on or oF. Press the pTT button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice. The Roger Beep icon will appear when Roger Beep is active. keY Beep If the Key Beep is activated, your radio will emit a confirmation tone with every key press (excluding the pTT). To activate or deactivate the key Beep Press the MODe button repeatedly until ‘bP’ appears. Use the or buttons to change the setting to on or oF. Press the pTT button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice. The Key Beep icon will appear when Key Beep is active. ROOM MONITOR The Room Monitor is similar to Hands Free (VOX) mode, except that it ignores short, brief noises and uses only the highest microphone sensitivity level. When Room Monitor mode is activated, the radio will transmit for 15 seconds when it detects a continuous noise for 5 seconds or more. If the noise persists the radio will continue to transmit for another 15 seconds. To activate the Room Monitor mode Press the MODe button repeatedly until ‘bb’ appears. Use the or buttons to change the setting to on or oF. Press the pTT button or wait for 5 seconds to store your choice. The Room Monitor icon will appear when the Room Monitor...
Page 342 CALL ALeRT To alert others to your call you can send a Call Alert Melody. There are three different call Call Alert Melodies available. To change the melody Press the MODe button repeatedly until ‘CA’ appears. The presently selected Call Melody will be heard. Use the or buttons to change the melody. Press the pTT button or wait 5 seconds to store your choice. To send the Call Alert Double click the pTT button. The Call Melody will be transmitted on the selected channel and will also be heard in your radio’s speaker. MONITOR The Squelch function is used to check for activity on the current channel regardless of CTCSS code settings. It also sets the squelch to minimum which will allow weaker signals to be heard. To activate or deactivate the Monitor Press and hold the MONITOR/LAMp button (below the pTT button) for about 2 seconds. The Monitor icon will appear when the Monitor is active. When Monitor is activated and there are no signals present, it is normal to hear background static noise. DISpLAY BACkLIGhT This display backlight will illuminate for approximately 5 seconds whenever the MONITOR/LAMp button is briefly pressed. To switch this light off before the automatic turning off, press this button briefly again.
Page 343 ChANNeL SCAN The Channel Scan can be used to find users on other channels. To activate or deactivate the Channel Scan Press the SCAN button briefly. The Scan icon will appear when the Channel Scan is active. The radio will scan through all 40 channels searching for signals. If your radio detects a valid signal the scan will pause for 5 seconds. If you press the pTT button when the scan is paused, the radio will transmit on the paused channel. Scanning will resume after approximately 15 seconds. Press the or buttons to resume scanning immediately. If you press the pTT button during scanning, the radio will return to your original channel. Scanning will resume after approximately 15 seconds. Press the SCAN button again to deactivate the Scan function. Note: The MODE Menu and Volume adjustments are disabled whilst scanning, however, pressing or will select the direction of the scan. To increase battery life, use the Scan Mode sparingly. CTCSS CODe SCAN / DeCODe This radio has CTCSS code scan function which can be used to determine the CTCSS Code currently in use on the selected channel. To activate the CTCSS code scan Press the MODe button repeatedly until the CTCSS code number flashes, then press the SCAN button briefly. The Scan icon will appear.
Page 344: Troubleshooting
The MODe Menu and Volume or are disabled whilst scanning. To increase battery life, use the Scan Mode sparingly. BATTeRY WARNING INDICATOR The Battery Warning icon indicates when the battery level is low and the battery needs recharging. If necessary, refer to the instructions to recharge the battery. Operating the radio with a low battery will reduce performance. pOWeR SAVe To conserve battery power the radio will automatically enter Power Save mode after a short period of inactivity. The Save icon will appear to indicate that Power Save is active. There is no user setting for Power Save. TROUBLeShOOTING If you experience problems with your TX650 first check the battery warning icon as low batteries can cause problems such as no transmission, weak reception and poor sound quality. Check the manual and radio display to ensure that functions (such as VOX, Scan or DW) have not been activated by accident. In case of further difficulty please consult your Dealer. TX6 5 0 IN STRUCT ION MA NUA L PAGE 15...
Page 345: Operating Frequencies
OpeRATING FReqUeNCIeS Channel Frequency (Mhz) Channel Frequency (Mhz) 476.425 (1) 476.925 476.450 (1) 476.950 (3) 476.475 (1) 476.975 (3) 476.500 (1) 477.000 476.525 (1) (2) (6) 477.025 476.550 (1) 477.050 476.575 (1) 477.075 476.600 (1) 477.100 476.625 477.125 476.650 477.150 476.675 (4) 477.175 (1) 476.700 477.200 (1) 476.725 477.225 (1) 476.750 477.250 (1) 476.775 477.275 (1) (2) (6) 476.800 477.300 (1) 476.825 477.325 (1) 476.850...
Page 346: Ctcss
CTCSS Frequency Frequency Frequency 67.0 107.2 167.9 71.9 110.9 173.8 74.4 114.8 179.9 77.0 118.8 186.2 79.7 123.0 192.8 82.5 127.3 203.5 85.4 131.8 210.7 88.5 136.5 218.1 91.5 141.3 225.7 94.8 146.2 233.6 97.4 151.4 241.8 100.0 156.7 250.3 103.5 162.2 (CTCSS Frequency shown in Hz)
Page 347: Technical Specifications
TeChNICAL SpeCIFICATIONS General Complies with: A S/NZS 4365:2002 for radio communications equipment in the UHF CB and personal radio service. Frequency Range: 476.425 ‑ 477.400 MHz Number of Channels: 40 (38 Voice and 2 Telemetry receive channels) Channel Spacing: 25 kHz Operating Mode: Simplex or half duplex Privacy Codes: 38 Operating Temperature: ‑ 10˚C to + 60˚C Battery Source: L i‑Ion 3.7 V DC 720 mAh rechargeable battery pack Operating Time: 10 Hrs (Transmit 5%, Receive 5%, Standby 90%) Transmitter RF Output: Hi ‑ 1 Watt Low ‑ 0.5 Watts Modulation: fM Max.
Page 348: Warranty
WARRANTY GME limit this warranty to the original purchaser of the equipment. GME warrant the TX650 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from their authorised Dealer. Should the product require servicing during this period, all labour and parts used to effect repairs will be supplied free of charge. GME reserve the right to determine whether damage has been occasioned by accident, misuse or improper installation whereby the warranty would be void, including equipment which has been damaged due to: (a) I ncorrect or reverse polarity connection to a battery or power supply or to an incorrect supply voltage. (b) O peration without an antenna or by connection to an antenna which has been incorrectly installed, resulting in damage to the radio’s output circuit. (c) E ffects of water or moisture penetration. (d) Non‑factory modifications. Procedure to be followed by claimant: In the event of a defect occurring during the warranty period, the original Purchaser may return the defective unit along with suitable proof of purchase date (i.e. receipt, docket, credit card slip etc.) and a full description of the defect to the Dealer from whom the unit was purchased. All freight charges incurred for transportation by the Dealer or GME are the Purchaser’s responsibility. GME AFTER SALES SERVICE Your radio is especially designed for the environment encountered in land applications. The use of all solid state circuitry, careful design and rigorous testing, result in high reliability. Should failure occur however, GME maintain a fully equipped service facility and spare parts stock to meet the customer’s requirements long after expiry of the warranty period. TX6 5 0...
Page 349 A Division of head Office: SYDNeY- Locked Bag 2086, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia. T: +61 (0)2 9844 6666 F: +61 (0)2 9844 6600 Branches: MeLBOURNe- 7 Micro Circuit, DANDENONG STH 3165. T: (03) 9798 0988 F: (03) 9798 0177 ADeLAIDe- Unit 1, 14 Phillips St., THEBARTON 5031. T: (08) 8234 2633 F: (08) 8234 5138 peRTh- Unit 1, 10‑12 Harvard Way, CANNING VALE 6155. T: (08) 9455 5744 F: (08) 9455 3110 BRISBANe- Unit 1, 89‑101 Factory Rd., OXLEY 4075. T: (07) 3278 6444 F: (07) 3278 6555 SYDNeY- Unit B, 22‑24 College St., GLADESVILLE 2111. T: (02) 9879 8888 F: (02) 9816 4722 AUCkLAND- Unit F, 35 Neil Park GREENMOUNT NZ. T: (09) 274 0955 F: (09) 274 0959 For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME Distributor or email: export@gme.net.au Web Site: www.gme.net.au Part Number: 310341 Drawing Number: 42819‑2 PAGE 2 0 INSTRUCT ION MA NUA L T X 650...
Page 350 TX670 POCKET SIZE 2 WATT HANDHELD UHF CB RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL TX670 Instruction Manual Page 1...
Page 351 WARNINg: SAFETy INFORmATION The TX670 is a radio frequency transmitting device. • W hen transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any part of the head or body. • D o not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in explosive atmospheres. • D o not allow children to operate a radio transmitter unsupervised. ACCESSORIES Supplied Optional • TX670 2/1 Watt UHF • Speaker microphone Handheld Radio with • H ands-free ear microphone flexible antenna. • N eck lanyard • 3 rechargeable AA batteries • V ehicle cigarette lighter • 2 40 V AC adapter trickle charger.
Page 352 CONTROLS 1 Battery Compartment 9 LCD Display 2 Duplex/Monitor Key 10 Scan/Memory 3 Belt Clip 11 Channel Up 4 Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch 12 Microphone 5 Antenna 13 Speaker 6 Indicator LED 14 Channel Down 7 Volume On/Off 15 Mode/Lock Key 8 External Speaker/Mic TX670 Instruction Manual Page 3...
Page 353: Lcd Indicators
LCD INDICATORS 1 Receiver Busy Icon: Appears when receiving. 2 Transmit Icon: Appears when transmitting. 3 Memory Icon: Appears when the selected channel is stored in the Scan memory. Scan Indicator Icon: Appears when SCAN is enabled and the radio is scanning. 5 Button Beep Tone Icon: Appears when the button beep confirmation tone is selected. 6 Roger-Beep Tone Icon: Appears when the Roger-Beep tone is enabled. 7 Battery Level Icon: Indicates battery charge level. Flashes when battery is almost empty.
Page 354: Installing The Batteries
14 Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Icon: Appears when the VOX mode is activated. 15 CTCSS Tone: Displays the selected CTCSS tone (from 00 - 38) on the selected channel. 16 Channel Display: Indicates the channel number in use. POWERINg THE RADIO Your TX670 is powered by three AA batteries (Ni-MH). If left unused, the batteries will discharge within a few months. If you have not used your TX670 for some time, you will need to recharge your batteries before use. Installing the Batteries Battery installation is more convenient when the belt clip is removed. To do this, release the spring clip and slide the belt clip downward and away from the radio body. 1. P ress the centre top area of the battery cover and slide downwards. 2. I nstall the three rechargeable batteries as indicated on the battery housing, slide cover back into position until it ‘clicks’ into place. TX670 Instruction Manual Page 5...
Page 355: Charging The Batteries
Charging the Batteries Your TX670 is supplied with an AC adapter which will recharge a fully discharged set of 1500 mAh batteries to full capacity in around 15-16 hours. 1. P lug the charger into a standard 240 Volt AC outlet. 2. C onnect the charger to mic/charge socket on the radio. Battery Low Alert When the battery icon blinks on the display, the battery level is low and the batteries should be recharged or replaced. If the batteries are not charged, an audio tone will then sound to warn the user that the batteries are almost discharged. Battery Usage The time taken to discharge the batteries will depend on how you use the TX670. The 1500 mAh batteries supplied are powerful enough for a full days use under average conditions. Conserving Battery Power The TX670 has built-in power saving features to help you get the maximum amount of time between charges. If you need to operate your TX670 in a situation where you require maximum battery life (e.g. a remote site where there is no convenient recharging facility nearby) the following hints can greatly reduce the amount of power drawn from the batteries. Standby Mode The TX670 will automatically enter the ‘Standby’ mode when it is inactive (i.e. not transmitting or receiving signals). While in Standby mode it will still check for incoming signals but it will draw considerably less power from the batteries. As soon as a signal is heard or the keys are pressed the TX670 will ‘wake up’ again. This Standby mode is automatic and by itself can extend the battery life by many hours.
Page 356: Power On/Off
other person to call you using the same CTCSS tone. Your radio will then remain in Standby and ignore all other signals until your selected CTCSS tone is received. Scanning The TX670 draws more power from the batteries when scanning than when monitoring a single channel. This is because it must ‘wake up’ more often to monitor each channel for activity. You can lengthen the battery life by avoiding any unnecessary scanning. In addition, scanning increases the chance of finding a signal thereby keeping the receiver ‘awake’ and the Squelch open more often. Low Transmit Power Settings The transmitter has both high and low power settings. If you are only operating over short distances, are in a reasonably high location or are close to a local repeater, try using the Low transmitter power setting. This reduces the transmitter power from 2 Watts to 1 Watt effectively doubling the talk time available. gENERAL OPERATION Power On/Off Rotate the Volume control clockwise past the ‘click’ to turn the radio ON. Rotate the control counter-clockwise past the click to turn the radio OFF again. Adjusting the Volume With the unit powered on, rotate the Volume control clockwise to increase the volume and counter-clockwise to decrease...
Page 357: Receiving Signals
Receiving signals While the TX670 is not receiving signals, it will remain in the Standby mode to conserve battery power. When a signal is received, the LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio will light green and the icon will appear on the display. Adjust the Volume control for a comfortable listening level. If the incoming signal is encoded with a CTCSS tone that matches the one set in your radio, the LED indicator will light orange and you will be able to hear the signal in the speaker. If the LED indicator lights green and the icon appears but you cannot hear the signal, it is likely that your radio has CTCSS enabled and the incoming signal is not using your selected CTCSS tone (see ‘Mode Settings’ for more details on CTCSS settings). If no further signals are received, the unit will revert to Standby mode. Transmitting To transmit, press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch. The other radio you are talking to must be set to the same channel (and CTCSS code if applicable). Hold the TX670 approximately 5 to 8 cms from your face with the antenna vertical and speak into the built-in microphone. While the PTT switch is pressed, the LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio will light red and the icon will appear on the LCD. When you have finished speaking, release the PTT switch to receive incoming signals (it is not possible to transmit and receive at the same time). If no further signals are received, the unit will revert to Standby mode. TIP: The PTT switch can also be used to transmit a Call Alarm melody. When the Call Alarm melody is enabled (see Mode settings for more details on the Call Alarm settings), pressing the PTT switch twice quickly will call another party on the same channel and play the Call Alarm melody in their radio’s Page 8 Instruction Manual...
Page 358 speaker. When this happens, the icon will appear and the LED indicator will light red for about 3 seconds. The call alarm can only be sent once per minute. Duplex/monitor Key The Duplex/Monitor key is a dual function key that controls both the Duplex and Monitor functions. DUP Key Duplex operation allows the TX670 to transmit on a different frequency to that which it receives. This allows operation through repeater stations in your area. Repeaters automatically re-transmit your signal over a much wider area, providing greatly increased range. The Duplex mode only works on channels 1 - 8. With Duplex selected, your TX670 actually transmits 30 channels higher than it receives. Channel Selected Receive Channel Transmit Channel To switch between Simplex and Duplex modes, select a duplex channel (1-8) then briefly press the DUP button. When Duplex mode is selected, ‘DUP’ appears on the display on that channel. MOn Key To open the Squelch, press and hold the MOn key. This will allow you to check the current channel for activity before transmitting, particularly if you have CTCSS enabled. When the Squelch is open, the LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio will light green, the icon will appear on the display and you will hear static or hiss if the channel is clear. Do not...
Page 359: Scan/Memory Key
CTCSS To activate or deactivate CTCSS, the current channel must have MODE MODE a CTCSS code selected via the key, (see key settings for more details). SCAN/memory Key The SCAN key is a dual function key that controls both Scan and Memory Functions. Scanning Function Channel Scanning allows you to monitor channels that have been included in the active scan list. The active scan list includes all channels which display the icon ‘M’ on the LCD. To enable channel scanning, briefly press the SCAn key. ‘SCAN’ will be displayed and the radio will show rapidly changing channel numbers as it scans through the channels. While scanning, briefly press the keys to select the scan direction. To exit the Scan mode, briefly press the SCAn key again. The TX670 will return to normal operation and ‘SCAN’ will disappear from the display. Scanning Features • I f a signal is received, the scan is paused, allowing you to transmit and receive on that channel. The radio will automatically resume scanning a few seconds after the last reception or transmission. • P ress the PTT switch while the unit is scanning to jump to the home channel (the home channel is the channel the radio was on at the time scanning was activated). You can...
Page 360: Mode/Key-Lock Function
You should avoid scanning if the batteries are running low and you need to conserve power. Memory Function The Memory function enables and disables the current channel to be memorised into the scanning list. When the channel is memorised with the ‘MEM’ icon on the LCD, scanning will include the channel. When the channel is deleted from the scanning list, the channel will be skipped upon scanning. All channels are saved to Memory during manufacture. To disable the Memory, press and hold the SCAn/MEM key. mode/Key-Lock Key MODE function MODE key is used to set the various feature settings of the TX670. The following chart shows the order of these selections: Standby Mode: 1. CTCSS Code Selection 2. Transmitter Power 3. VOX Settings 4. Dual Watch Channel 5. Squelch Settings 6. Roger Beep Tone Selection 7. Button Beep Tone Selection 8. Call Alarm Selection Key-Lock Function The Key-Lock function disables the keys to prevent accidental key presses from changing the preferred settings of the radio. When the keys are locked, the Icon is displayed and all key presses...
Page 361: Ctcss Code Selection
To cancel the Key-Lock, press and hold the Mode button again. The icon will disappear from the display. Selecting Channels In the ‘Standby’ mode, press the key to step up/down one channel. Press and hold the keys to quickly scroll up/down through the channels. In ‘Mode edit’ mode, press the key to step upwards or downwards through the selected mode settings. 1. CTCSS Code Selection The Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) is a Squelch quieting system that allows groups of users to share the same channel without disturbing each other. It uses 1 of 38 low frequency tones to open and close the Squelch on the radio. The CTCSS codes do not prevent others from hearing your transmission. They simply provide you with a quieter channel by preventing you from hearing transmissions that are not using the same code as you and are therefore not directed at you. note: To communicate with other UHF radios using CTCSS, all radios you wish to communicate with must be switched to the same channel and have the same CTCSS code selected.
Page 362: 2. Transmitter Power
MODE 4. Press the key momentarily to confirm and store your selection. note: CTCSS is only enabled on those channels with CTCSS codes selected. All other channels will continue to operate normally. 2. Transmitter Power The transmitter power can be set to High (2 Watts) or Low (1 Watt). The power setting applies to all channels. To set the Transmit Power From the ‘Standby’ mode: MODE 1. Press the key TWICE (2) to select the power setting mode. ‘Po’ will be displayed and ‘HI’ or ‘LO’ will be flashing on the display. 2. Press the keys to select the required power setting. Select ‘HI’ for high power or ‘LO’ for low power. MODE 3. Press the key momentarily to confirm and store your selection.
Page 363: 4. Dual Watch Settings
louder voice to activate the VOX. The maximum setting will activate the VOX with a much softer voice. 3. To disable the VOX completely, set the VOX sensitivity to MODE 4. Press the key momentarily to confirm and store your selection. When the VOX is enabled, ‘VOX’ is visible on the display. 4. Dual Watch Settings The Dual Watch mode lets you monitor two channels at the same time. While in Dual Watch mode, the unit will monitor both the currently selected channel and a second dual watch channel. To set the Dual Watch Mode From the ‘Standby’ mode: MODE 1. Press the key FOUR (4) times to select the Dual Watch setting mode. The ‘DW’ icon will flash on the display. 2. Press the keys to select the Dual Watch channel number (1 – 40). To disable the Dual Watch Mode altogether select ‘oF‘. MODE 3. Press the key momentarily to confirm and store your Dual Watch channel selection ‘DW’...
Page 364: Squelch Settings
• I f you wish to talk on the busy channel, press the switch while the radio is locked onto that channel then talk in the usual way. • I f you wish to talk on the selected channel, press the switch while no signals are being received. The radio will switch to the selected channel. 5. Squelch Settings The ‘Squelch’ mode lets you adjust the receiving sensitivity. The higher the Squelch level is set, the stronger the signal needs to be for it to be received by the radio. To set the ‘Squelch’ mode MODE 1. Press the key FIVE (5) times to select the Squelch ’ icon will flash on the display. setting mode. The ‘ 2. Press the keys to select the Squelch level from 01 (lowest) to 03 (highest) setting. MODE 3. Press the key momentarily to confirm and store your Squelch mode selection. 6.
Page 365: Button Beep
7. Button Beep Tone Selection The Button beep tone feature allows the radio to sound a SCAn MODE confirmation tone whenever the keys are pressed. To turn the Button Beeps Tones On or Off From the ‘Standby’ mode: MODE 1. Press the key SEVEN (7) times to select the Button Beep setting mode. ‘bP’ will be displayed along with a flashing icon. 2. Press the keys to set the beep to ‘ ‘ or ‘ ‘ as desired. MODE or PTT key momentarily to confirm and 3. Press the store your selection. If the Button Beep function is on, the icon will remain steady on the display and a beep will be heard in response to key activation.
Page 366: Ctcss Tone Frequencies
To send the call alarm melody Press the PTT switch twice quickly. The LED indicator will light red for a few seconds as the melody is sent. The melody will be heard in the speaker of the receiving radio. CTCSS TONE FREQUENCIES CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 88.5 167.9 91.5 173.8 94.8 179.9 97.4 186.2 100.0...
Page 367: Channel Frequency Mhz
CHANNEL FREQUENCy mHz Carrier Frequency MHz Half-Duplex Simplex 476.425 477.175 476.425 476.425 477.200 476.450 476.450 476.450 476.475 477.225 476.475 476.475 476.500 477.250 476.500 476.500 476.525 476.525 476.525 477.275 476.550 477.300 476.550 476.550 477.325 476.575 476.575 476.575 476.600 477.350 476.600 476.600 476.625 476.625 476.650...
Page 368: Specifications
Operating Time: 1 0 Hours (High Power) (Transmit 5%, Receive 5%, Standby 90%) RECEIVER Usable Sensitivity: - 121 dBm Maximum Audio Output: > 0.3 Watt max. (8 Ohm) Modulation Distortion: <5% (1 kHz 70%) TRAnSMITTER RF Output Power: Low: 1 Watt High: 2 Watts. Maximum Deviation: +/- 5 kHz. Modulation Distortion: <5% (1 kHz. 70%) Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. WARRANTy GME limit this warranty to the original purchaser of the equipment. GME warrant the TX670 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from their authorised dealer. Should the product require servicing during this period, all labour and parts used to effect repairs will be supplied free of charge. GME reserve the right to determine whether damage has been occasioned by accident, misuse or improper installation whereby the warranty would be void, including radios which have been damaged due to: TX670 Instruction Manual Page 19...
Page 369 4. E ffects of water or moisture penetration. 5. N on-factory modifications. Procedure to be followed by claimant: In the event of a defect occurring during the warranty period, the original purchaser may return the defective unit along with suitable proof of purchase date (i.e. receipt, docket, credit card slip etc.) and a full description of the defect to the dealer from whom the unit was purchased. All freight charges incurred for transportation by the dealer or GME are the purchaser’s responsibility. GME after sales service Your radio is especially designed for the environment encountered in portable applications. The use of all solid state circuitry, careful design and rigorous testing, result in high reliability. Should failure occur however, GME maintain a fully equipped service facility and spare parts stock to meet the customer’s requirements long after expiry of the warranty period. A Division of Standard Communications Pty. Ltd.
Page 370 TX670TP POCKET SIZE 2 WATT HANDHELD UHF RADIOS I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 371 ACCESSORIES WARNINg: SAFETy INFORmATION SUPPLIED OPTIONAL The TX670 is a radio transmitting device. • 2 x TX670 2/1 Watt UHF • Speaker microphone. • W hen transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any Handheld Radios with flexible • H ands-free ear microphone part of the head or body. antennas. • N eck lanyard. • D o not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in • 6 rechargeable AA batteries. • V ehicle cigarette lighter trickle explosive atmospheres.
Page 372: Lcd Indicators
12 Monitor Icon: Appears when Monitor function is activated. Battery Compartment LCD Display 13 Power Save Icon: Appears when the radio is in the power Duplex/Monitor Key 10 Scan/Memory save mode. Belt Clip 11 Channel Up 14 Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) Icon: Appears when the VOX Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch 12 Microphone mode is activated. Antenna 13 Speaker 15 CTCSS Tone: Displays the selected CTCSS tone (from 00 - 38) on the Indicator LED 14 Channel Down selected channel. Volume On/Off 15 Mode/Lock Key 16 Channel Display: Indicates the channel number in use.
Page 373: General Operation
Charging the Batteries to call you using the same CTCSS tone. Your radio will then remain in Standby and ignore all other signals until your selected CTCSS tone Your TX670s are supplied with an AC adapter and semi-quick charger is received. that will recharge a fully discharged set of 1500 mAh batteries to full Scanning capacity in around 6-7 hours. The semi-quick charger is capable of charging 2 radios at once. The TX670 draws more power from the batteries when scanning than 1. P lug the AC adapter into a standard 240 Volt AC outlet. when monitoring a single channel. This is because it must ‘wake up’ more often to monitor each channel for activity. You can lengthen the 2. P lug the lead from the AC adapter into the charging cradle. battery life by avoiding any unnecessary scanning. In addition, scanning 3. P lace the TX670s into the cradle. The associated LED will light RED to increases the chance of finding a signal thereby keeping the receiver indicate the batteries are charging. ‘awake’ and the Squelch open more often. 3. W hen the batteries have charged, the LED will change to GREEN. Low Transmit Power Settings Battery Low Alert The transmitter has both high and low power settings. If you are only When the...
Page 374 If the incoming signal is encoded with a CTCSS tone that matches the Channel one set in your radio, the LED indicator will light orange and you will be Selected able to hear the signal in the speaker. Receive If the LED indicator lights green and the icon appears but you Channel cannot hear the signal, it is likely that your radio has CTCSS enabled and Transmit the incoming signal is not using your selected CTCSS tone (see ‘Mode Channel Settings’ for more details on CTCSS settings). To switch between Simplex and Duplex modes, select a duplex channel If no further signals are received, the unit will return to Standby mode. (1-8) then briefly press the DUP button. When Duplex mode is selected, ‘DUP’ appears on the display on that channel. TRANSmITTINg MOn Key To transmit, press and hold the Push-To-Talk (PTT) switch. The other To open the Squelch, press and hold the MOn key. This will allow you to radio you are talking to must be set to the same channel (and CTCSS code if applicable). Hold the TX670 approximately 5 to 8 cm from your check the current channel for activity before transmitting, particularly if face with the antenna vertical and speak into the built-in microphone. you have CTCSS enabled. When the Squelch is open, the LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio will light green, the icon will appear While the PTT switch is pressed, the LED indicator on the upper edge of on the display and you will hear static or hiss if the channel is clear. Do the radio will light red and the icon will appear on the LCD. not transmit if you hear any conversations. Press and hold the MOn key When you have finished speaking, release the PTT switch to receive again to close the Squelch. incoming signals (it is not possible to transmit and receive at the same CTCSS time). If no further signals are received, the unit will to revert to Standby mode.
Page 375 Scanning Features Key-Lock Function • I f a signal is received, the scan is paused, allowing you to transmit The Key-Lock function disables the keys to prevent accidental key and receive on that channel. The radio will automatically resume presses from changing the preferred settings of the radio. When the scanning a few seconds after the last reception or transmission. keys are locked, the Icon is displayed and all key presses are ignored except for the PTT and Key-Lock functions. • P ress the PTT switch while the unit is scanning to jump to the home channel (the home channel is the channel the radio was on at the To activate the Key-Lock, press and hold the button for about 2 Mode time scanning was activated). You can then transmit and receive on seconds. The icon will appear on the display. that channel. The radio will automatically resume scanning a few To cancel the Key-Lock, press and hold the button again. The Mode seconds after the last reception or transmission. icon will disappear from the display. • W hen the unit has stopped on a busy channel, press the keys to Selecting Channels ‘skip’ over the busy channel and continue scanning.
Page 376 the VOX. The maximum setting will activate the VOX with a much 3. Press the keys to select the required CTCSS code. (A list of softer voice. available codes is shown in the chart on page 9). 3. T o disable the VOX completely, set the VOX sensitivity to oF. To turn CTCSS off on this channel, set the CTCSS code to ‘ oF ‘ . note: 4. P ress the MODE or PTT key momentarily to confirm and store your selection. When the VOX is enabled, ‘VOX’ is visible on the display. 4. P ress the MODE or PTT key momentarily to confirm and store your selection. 4. DUAL WATCH SETTINgS note: CTCSS is only enabled on those channels with CTCSS codes The Dual Watch mode lets you to monitor two channels at the same selected. All other channels will continue to operate normally. time. While in Dual Watch mode, the unit will monitor both the currently selected channel and a second dual watch channel. 2. TRANSmITTER POWER To set the Dual Watch Mode The transmitter power can be set to High (2 Watts) or Low (1 Watt). The From the ‘Standby’ mode: power setting applies to all channels.
Page 377 To set the ‘Squelch’ mode 8. CALL ALARm SELECTION 1. P ress the MODE key FIVE (5) times to select the Squelch setting The TX670 provides 5 user selectable call alarm melodies to alert ’ will be displayed. mode, ‘ other users to your incoming call. When enabled, the melody can be transmitted to another user where it will be heard in the speaker of the 2. Press the keys to select the Squelch level from 01 (lowest) to receiving radio. 03 (highest) setting. To select your favourite call alarm melody 3. P ress the MODE or PTT key momentarily to confirm and store your From the ‘Standby’ mode: Squelch mode selection. 1. P ress the MODE key EIGHT (8) times to select the Call Alarm setting 6. ROgER BEEP TONE SELECTION mode. ‘C’ will be displayed.
Page 378 CTCSS TONE FREqUENCIES CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 67.0 131.8 71.9 136.5 74.4 141.3 77.0 146.2 79.7 151.4 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 88.5 167.9 91.5 173.8 94.8 179.9 97.4 186.2 100.0 192.8 103.5 203.5 107.2 210.7 110.9 218.1 114.8 225.7 118.8 233.6...
Page 379 CHANNEL FREqUENCy mHZ Carrier Frequency MHz Half-Duplex Simplex Road channel 477.175 476.425 476.425 476.425 Emergency use only 477.200 476.450 476.450 476.450 477.225 476.475 476.475 476.475 Repeater channels 477.250 476.500 476.500 476.500 477.275 476.525 476.525 476.525 Officially designed call channel 477.300 476.550 476.550 476.550 477.325 476.575 476.575 476.575 Telemetry/Selcall use only.
Page 380 SPECIFICATIONS STANDARD COmmUNICATIONS CONTRACT WARRANTy GeneRAL 1. STATUTORy WARRANTIeS 1.1 T he Trade Practices Act Part V, Division 2A and other legislation Frequency Range: 476.425 - 477.400 MHz imply conditions, warranties and other obligations on us to Channel Spacing: 25 kHz consumers that cannot be excluded, restricted or modified. Those No. of channels: 40 (38 voice, 2 Telemetry) provisions apply to the extent required by law. CTCSS Codes: 38 1.2 W e exclude all other conditions, warranties and obligations which D imensions (W x H x D): 6 2 mm x 98 mm x 30 mm would otherwise be implied concerning the activities covered by (without antenna) this agreement. Complies with: AS/NZS4365 1.3 W e limit our liability where we are allowed to do so. Examples of where we are allowed to limit liability are - POWeR SUPPLY (a) you acquire goods from us for re-supply;...
Page 381 2.5 I f you want warranty service under this clause you must give us to by the other party, its contractors an original or copy of the sales invoice from the transaction or or agents. some other evidence showing details of the transaction. www.gme.net.au A Division of: Standard Communications Pty. Ltd. Head Office: SYDneY Locked Bag 2086, North Ryde NSW 1670, Australia. T: (02) 9844 6666 F: (02) 9844 6600. MeLBOURne ADeLAIDe...
Page 382 TX680 POCKET SIZE 3 WATT HANDHELD UHF RADIO I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
Page 383 WARNINg: SAfeTy INfORMATION The TX680 is a radio frequency transmitting device . • W hen transmitting, keep the antenna more than 25 mm from any part of the head or body. • D o not transmit near electrical blasting equipment or in explosive atmospheres. • D o not allow children to operate a radio transmitter unsupervised. feATUReS • 3/1 Watt RF power • Backlit LCD display • 40 Channels • Calling tone/ Roger beep • Removable flexible antenna • Dual watch • Semi-quick charger • Power save mode • Memory scan • Signal strength indicator • CTCSS • Duplex • Keypad lock • VOX - voice activated transmit ACCeSSORIeS SUppLIed • Li-Ion Battery Pack (1000 mAh) • Carry Case • Semi-Quick Charger...
Page 384 CONTROLS TX680 1 . Battery 9 . Antenna 2 Scan 10. Duplex/Keylock Button 3 . Squelch/CTCSS Key 11 . Volume On/Off 4 . Battery Release Clip 12. External Speaker/Mic 5. Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch 13 . Speaker 6 . Mode Key 14 . LCD Display 7 . Microphone 15 .
Page 385 LCd INdICATORS 1. Receiver Busy Icon: Appears when 9. High power Icon: Appears when High receiving . transmitter power is selected . 2. Transmit Icon: Appears when transmitting . 10. Low power Icon: Appears when Low transmitter power is selected . 3.
Page 386: Charging The Battery Pack
Green . within a few months . If you have not used To Remove Battery pack your TX680 for some time, you will need to recharge the battery pack before use. WARNING: Use only the approved GME Slide Downwards charger. The use of other types may be dangerous and will void the warranty . Swing Away...
Page 387: Power On/Off
Battery Usage Scanning The time taken to discharge the battery pack The TX680 draws more power from the will depend on how you use the TX680 . battery pack when scanning than when The1000 mAh battery pack supplied is monitoring a single channel. This is because powerful enough for a full days use under it must ‘wake up’ more often to monitor average conditions. (Optional BP006 1850 each channel for activity .
Page 388: Receiving Signals
ReCeIVINg SIgNALS same time). If no further signals are received, the unit will revert to standby mode. While the TX680 is not receiving signals, it will remain in the Standby mode to conserve battery power. When a signal is received, the TIp: The PTT switch can also be used to LED indicator on the upper edge of the radio transmit a Call Alarm melody . When the Call will light Green and the icon will appear Alarm melody is enabled (see Mode settings on the display . Adjust the volume control for for more details on the Call Alarm settings), a comfortable listening level.
Page 389 CTCSS SCAN Key The SCAN key is a dual function key that Press and hold the SQL key to activate or controls both Scan and Memory Functions. deactivate CTCSS. When activated, the ‘CTC’ icon will appear on the display, along with Scanning function the selected CTCSS code . Channel Scanning allows you to monitor selected channels automatically for incoming Note: To activate or deactivate CTCSS, the signals. While the radio is scanning, the current channel must have a CTCSS code...
Page 390: 1. Ctcss Code Selection
Scanning features again . The icon will disappear from the display . • I f a signal is received, the scan is paused, allowing you to transmit and receive on MOde Key that channel . The radio will automatically resume scanning a few seconds after the MOde key is used to set the various last reception or transmission .
Page 391 you will need to either disable CTCSS on Note: CTCSS is only enabled on those that channel or set the CTCSS code to channels with CTCSS codes selected . described below. All other channels will continue to To select a CTCSS code operate normally . From the Standby mode: 2. TRANSMITTeR pOWeR 1 . Select the required channel using the The transmitter power can be set to High keys .
Page 392: 5. Button Beep Tone Settings
dual Watch Operation 2 . Press the keys to select the sensitivity from 1 (minimum) to 7 • I f a signal is received on the Dual Watch (maximum). The minimum setting requires channel, the radio will pause on that a louder voice to activate the VOX . The channel for as long as it remains busy, maximum setting will activate the VOX then resume the Dual Watch 5 seconds with a much softer voice . after the last transmission has ceased .
Page 393: 6. Call Alarm Selection
6. CALL ALARM SeLeCTION 3. To turn the call melodies off, select The TX680 provides 5 user selectable call MOde 4 . Press and hold the key (or press alarm melodies to alert other users to your key momentarily) to confirm and incoming call. When enabled, the melody can store your selection . be transmitted to another user where it will To send the call alarm melody be heard in the speaker of the receiving radio To select your favourite call Press the PTT switch twice quickly .
Page 394: Channel Frequency Mhz
CHANNeL fReQUeNCy MHz Carrier Frequency MHz Half-Duplex Simplex 477.175 476.425 476.425 476.425 477.200 476.450 476.450 476.450 477.225 476.475 476.475 476.475 477.250 476.500 476.500 476.500 477.275 476.525 476.525 476.525 477.300 476.550 476.550 476.550 477.325 476.575 476.575 476.575 477.350 476.600 476.600 476.600 476.625 476.625 476.650...
Page 395: Specifications
SpeCIfICATIONS geNeRAL: Frequency Range: 476.425 - 477.400 MHz Channel Spacing: 25 kHz CTCSS Codes: Dimensions (W x H x D): 62 mm x 98 mm x 30 mm (without antenna) pOWeR SUppLy: Power Source: Li-Ion rechargeable - 7.4 V DC, 1000 mAh Operating Time: 10 Hours (High Power), (Transmit 5%,...
Page 396: Standard Communications Contract Warranty
STANdARd COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACT WARRANTy 1. STATUTORy WARRANTIeS (or another period we agree to in writing). During this period and as our sole liability to you under this warranty, we agree 1.1 T he Trade Practices Act Part V, Division 2A and other to, at our option, either repair or replace goods which we are legislation imply conditions, warranties and other obligations satisfied are defective . We warrant replacement parts for the on us to consumers that cannot be excluded, restricted remainder of the period of warranty for the goods into which or modified. Those provisions apply to the extent required they are incorporated . by law.
Page 397 7 Micro Circuit, Unit 1, 14 Phillips St., Unit 1, 10-12 Harvard Way, DANDENONG STH 3165 . THEBARTON 5031 . CANNING VALE 6155 . T: (03) 9798 0988 T: (08) 8234 2633 T: (08) 9455 5744 F: (03) 9798 0177 F: (08) 8234 5138 F: (08) 9455 3110 BRISBANe SydNey AUCKLANd Unit 1, 89-101 Factory Rd., Unit B, 22-24 College St., Unit 2/24 Bishop Dunn Place, OXLEY 4075. GLADESVILLE 2111. East Tamaki, MANUKAU 2013 NZ. T: (07) 3278 6444 T: (02) 9879 8888 T: (09) 274 0955 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: export@gme.net.au www.gme.net.au Part Number: 310415 Drawing Number: 44167-3...

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