Version D: Dual frequency, dual standby, dual display, multi band, dual receive channel, air band and 4 band FM. MODELS APPLY TO THIS MANUAL AT-3318UV FM transceiver AT-3318UV(Version A,C,D) programming software: QPS3318UV AT-3318UV(Version B) programming software: QPS3318UV_B PROGRAM CAUTIONS When programming the transceiver, read the factory initial data first, then rewrite the frequency and...
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CAUTIONS transceiver is excellent designed with advanced technology. The following tips will be helpful for you in performing your obligation under warranty and understanding the safety of transceiver usage. 1.Keep the transceiver and accessories away from children. 2.Please do not try to open or modify the transceiver without permission, non-professionals operation may also cause damage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING ........................................ 01 Supplied Accessories ..................................01 STANDARD ACCESSORIES/ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ................02 Standard Accessories ..................................02 Additional Accessories ..................................02 OPERATION MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) ..03 WORKING MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) ....04 BATTERY INFORMATION .................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Switch between Main band and Sub band ..........................16 Switch between Channel mode and VFO mode ........................16 Channel Adjusting ....................................16 Frequency Adjusting ..................................... 16 Frequency Input by Keypad ................................17 Channel Input by Keypad .................................. 17 FM Channel Searching ..................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Stopwatch function ....................................25 DTMF code Transmit and Enquiry ..............................26 Keypad lock ......................................26 Function Menu Setup ..................................27 CTCSS/DCS Encode Setup ................................27 CTCSS/DCS Decode Setup ................................28 CTCSS/DCS Encode / Decode Synchronous Setup ......................28 5TONE/2TONE encode group selection ............................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DTMF Transmitting Time Setup ..............................39 Squelch level setup ....................................40 Scan Dwell Time Setup ..................................40 Function Icon Stay Time Setup ............................... 41 LCD Backlight Setup .................................... 41 LCD Backlight Color Setup ................................42 Self ID inquiry ......................................
UNPACKING Please carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, please contact with dealers immediately. Supplied Accessories Item Number Quantity...
STANDARD ACCESSORIES/ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Standard Accessories Antenna* AC Adaptor Battery Charger Hand Strap Li-ion Battery Belt Clip QA09UV2 (12V/500mA) QBC-26L GS01 QB-26L(1500mAh) BC01 145/435MHz QPS-01 Instruction *1.Note: For frequency band of antenna, please refer to label Manual indicated in the bottom of the antenna. Additional Accessories Programming Earphone...
OPERATION MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) The transceiver is a high performance amateur transceiver with dual band, dual standby, dual display and other kinds of functions. According to practical application,you can set the radio operates as Amateur Transceiver or Professional Transceiver. There are also 3 levels operation menu to set functions as per you need. It is easy and convenient.
WORKING MODE (AMATEUR TRANSCEIVER OR PROFESSIONAL TRANSCEIVER) VFO Mode(Frequency mode): This mode shows only frequency on the display. Shortcut operation and Channel setting will be changed & stored as the latest value permanently. Once the radio is turned off or changed to new VFO frequency, the value is remained until next change.(As pic 3) Professional Transceiver Mode: When set display mode as "CH",it enters into Professional Transceiver mode.At this mode,except scan,DTMF encode or editing, and keypad lock,other functions should be set by PC software (As pic 4).
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Operation The battery is not charged at the factory, please charge it before use. Charge the battery for the first time after purchase or extended storage (more than 2 months) may not bring the battery to its normal operating capacity.
BATTERY INFORMATION ▲ Do not recharge the battery if it is already fully charged. This may shorten the life of the battery or damage the battery. ▲ Do not charge the battery or transceiver if it is damp. Dry it before charging to avoid danger. WARNING: When keys or ornamental chains and other electric metals contact with the battery terminals, the battery may cause damage or hurt bodies.
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BATTERY INFORMATION NOTE: When charging a power-on transceiver equipped with battery, the LED will not turn into green to show the full charge status. Only when turn off the transceiver, the LED can indicate normally. Because when the transceiver is power on, it would consumes energy, the charger cannot detect when battery has been fully charged, the charger will charge battery in voltage consumption and fail to indicate correctly.
BATTERY INFORMATION Charging Prompt 1.Self- examination: When charging, ORANGE light twinkles for 1 second and goes out. That means the charger has passed its self-examination and it can charge the battery normally. If the light remains orange or the red light twinkles, which means the charger can not pass its self-examination or charge the battery.
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing / Removing the Li-ion Battery 1.Match the three grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver and push. 2.Press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch on the top of the transceiver locks. After hearing a "click"...
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing / Removing the Antenna ■ Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna base and turning it clockwise until secure. ■ Removing the Antenna: Turn the antenna anticlockwise to remove it. Installing / Removing the Belt Clip ■...
INSTALLATION & CONNECTION Installing Optional Speaker / Microphone ■ Installing the Antenna: Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. ■ Removing the Antenna: Anticlockwise turn the antenna to remove it.
GETTING ACQUAINTED LCD Display On LCD display screen, you will see various icons which stand for the selected functions and sometimes you may forget the meaning of them. Here you will find the following table extremely useful. Frequency VOX Function Reverse Offset Frequency Scan Skip...
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GETTING ACQUAINTED Antenna Selector Knob Power / Volume switch Rotate it clockwise to turn on transceiver, rotate it anticlockwise until heard "click" to turn off the transceiver. When transceiver is power on, rotate it clockwise to increase volume, anticlockwise to reduce volume. TX/RX indicator, RX is GREEN, TX is RED LCD display Displays current frequency/channel and operations...
BASIC OPERATIONS Turn the Radio On & OFF Under power-off state, please turn [POWER]/ [VOLUME] clockwise to turn on the transceiver. Under power-on state, please turn [POWER]/ [VOLUME] anticlockwise to turn off the transceiver. Adjusting Volume Under power-on state, turn [POWER] / [VOLUME] to adjust volume. Clockwise- up, anticlockwise -down.
BASIC OPERATIONS Switch between Main band and Sub band Under standby state, press key to switch channel between Main band and Sub band. Arrow directs the current operational channel. Switch between Channel mode and VFO mode Under standby state, press key to set main band as Channel mode or frequency mode(VFO).
BASIC OPERATIONS NOTE: Channel step:2.5K, 5K, 6.25K, 10K, 12.5K, 20K, 25K, 30K and 50KHz in total 9 for optional. FM radio step frequency is 50K. Frequency Input by Keypad Under frequency mode or FM radio frequency mode, you can directly enter frequency through keypad. 1.
BASIC OPERATIONS FM Channel Searching When transceiver in FM radio mode, press key, LCD displays FUNC icon, then press to start FM searching. When one station is sought, LCD displays current station frequency, you can listen to current station. Squelch Off Momentary / Squelch Off Side key [PF2] can be setup for Squelch off Momentary or Squelch off function by programming software.
BASIC OPERATIONS Transmitting According to [PF2] key setup in programming software, hold [PF2] key to monitor the channel to ensure it is not busy, press PTT key and talk to speaker. Please keep the distance between mouse and speaker to be 2.5-5CM, speak in normal tone to get the best acoustic fidelity.
BASIC OPERATIONS Side key [PF2] function instruction 1. Squelch off: Press [PF2] key, squelch circuit is not mute, back-ground noise can be heard. Press [PF2] key again, squelch circuit is mute. 2. Squelch off Momentary: Press and hold [PF2] key, squelch circuit is not mute, back-ground noise can be heard.
BASIC OPERATIONS Delete channel 1. Under standby state, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, press key to switch into channel mode, channel number flashes. 2. Rotate channel switch to select desired deleting channel number. 3.
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Turn On/ Off FM Radio Under standby state, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key, LCD displays “HF ON” and current FM radio frequency, FM radio function is on. When FM radio is on, press key, LCD displays “HF OFF”, FM radio is mute.
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS CTCSS/DCS Scan Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, press key to enter into CTCSS/DCS scan. Under this state, rotate channel switch to change scan direction. When scan the matching CTCSS/DCS signaling, it will stay 5seconds and then go on scanning.
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS Frequency/Channel Scan Under corresponding mode, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key to start frequency scan or channel scan. 1. Frequency Scan Under VFO mode, frequency scan is available. This function is used for monitoring signal of various communication frequency by transceiver ‘step’...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS 1. LCD displayed “ ” means the current channel will not be scanned. 2. “ ” icon disappeared means the current channel will be scanned. Frequency Reverse Under standby state, press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ”...
SHORTCUT OPERATIONS When timing is pause, press key to continue timing. 3. Press [PF1], [PF2] or key to exit stop watch function. NOTE: During timing, press key to stop timing and displays current data, press this key again to clear timer. DTMF code Transmit and Enquiry 1.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Menu 1-14 of this transceiver are channel operations.Channel operations temporarily changed the functions of current channel. When power off or channel has been changed, the relevant setup will be erased. Only under VFO mode, the channel operations will be saved until next change. Menu 15-31 is background operation, it is valid for all channels, the relevant setup will be saved until next change.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 5. Press key to confirm and exit. CTCSS/DCS Decode Setup If this function is enabled, you can ignore (can not hear) other unrelated call at the same frequency. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ”...
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 3. Press key to choose CTCSS,DCS or OFF, when DCS signaling is selected, press key to choose DCS positive or inverse code. 4. Rotate channel switch to choose desired CTCSS/DCSencode/decode. CTCSS: 62.5HZ~254.1HZ, 51groups in total, and 1 group user-defined code. DCS: 000N-777I, 232 groups in total.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Optional signaling setup DTMF and 5TONE functions are similar to CTCSS/DCS, it has special call functions, such as ANI, PTT ID, All call, Alarm, remotely kill, remotely stun and remotely waken, etc.. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ”...
FUNCTION MENU SETUP SQ: When current channel received matching RF signals, transceiver can hear the talking from the other party. CT/DCS: When current channel received matching RF signals and matching CTCSS/ DCS signaling, transceiver can hear the talking from the other party. TONE: When current channel received matching RF signals and matching optional signaling, transceiver can hear the talking from the other party.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP NOTE: This function item will hide automatically when main band and sub main band are under channel mode. Wide / Narrow Band Selection According to the national conditions of various countries, it can be set for communication by wide band or narrow band.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP OFF: Close Frequency reverse function. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. Talk Around ON/OFF When this function is on, transceiver will cut communication with repeater. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays“ ”...
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 3. Rotate channel switch to choose desired offset frequency. Frequency range is 00-70MHZ. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. Editing Channel name 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays“ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP BUSY: Carrier wave lock, transmitting is prohibited when received matching carrier wave. REPEAT: Signaling lock, transmitting is prohibited when received matching carrier but with unmatching CTCSS/DCS. OFF: Close BCLO function. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit. TX OFF When this function is on, [PTT] key is unavailable.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 15 function item, it shows “BAND” on LCD. 3. Rotate channel switch to choose desired setup. ON: Band limit is enabled.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Keypad Voice Prompt Setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 17 function item, it shows “BEEP” on LCD. 3.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) Setup When this function is on, the transmitting can be started by voice, no need to press [PTT] key. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Automatic Power Off Time setup When this function is on, transceiver will automatic power off when reach the preset time. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Squelch level setup This function is used for setup intensity of receiving signals, transceiver will hear calls when receiving signal intensity achieve preset data, otherwise, transceiver will keep mute. 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays " "...
FUNCTION MENU SETUP Function Icon Stay Time Setup 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays “ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 25 function item, it shows “FTIME” on LCD. 3.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 2. Press key to choose NO. 26 function item, it shows “LIGHT” on LCD. 3. Rotate channel switch to choose desired setup. AUTO: Backlight will automatic closed after a period. OFF: Always off. ON: Always on. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 2. Press key to choose NO. 28 function item, it shows “ID” on LCD. 3. Rotate channel switch to choose desired setup. The ID code displaying on LCD is transceiver self ID code. 4. Press key or key to confirm and exit.
FUNCTION MENU SETUP 1. Press key, the top left corner of LCD displays“ ” icon, then press key enter into function menu. 2. Press key to choose NO. 30 function item, it shows “SAVE” on LCD. 3. Rotate channel switch to choose desired setup. OFF: Battery Save is disabled.
SENIOR FUNCTION OPERATIONS Display Mode Setup There are three kinds of display modes for optional. 1. Press [PF2] key to turn on radio, hold [PF2] key until transceiver emits beep. 2. Press key to choose No. 01 function item, it shows “DSP” on LCD. 3.
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SENIOR FUNCTION OPERATIONS FACT: Resume all items to factory default, including channel and background settings. INIT: Resume background settings to factory default, channel operations are keeping. 4. Press key to exit current selection 5. Press key to confirm current selection.
Programming software starting (Takes Windows XP system for example) 1.Double Click “QPS3318UV setup.exe”, then go on installing as computer command. 2.Click “START” menu of computer, choose “USB To COM” in QPS3318UV item and click it. Please install USB To Comport drive program as computer command.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Corrective Action A.The battery may be exhausting. Recharge or replace the battery. B.The battery may not be installed correctly. Remove the battery No power and install it again. C.The power switch is broken; send it to local dealers to repair. D.Battery touch is broken;...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Can not power on or frequent Check weather the battery touch is out of sharp or broken. power off The receiving sound gets low or Check weather the MIC is stoppage. Otherwise, please contact with intermittent local dealers to repair it. A.Out of communication range or obstruct by tall buildings or in big Receiving intermittent with in big noise.
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